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International Philosophy Meeting at UCU: "Japanese and Cross-cultural philosophy – a dialogue about assumptions"
University College Utrecht, Utrecht, September 28-29, 2017
Sponsored by the TOSHIBA International Foundation (TIFO)
Organized by Chiara Robbiano
A group consisting of twelve philosophers —from Japan, India, North America and Europe: (from left to right in the picture) Douglas Berger, Makio Takemura, Gereon Kopf, Chiara Robbiano, Paul Ziche, Shalini Sinha, Stephen Harris, Joanna Jurewicz, Rein Raud, Sarah Flavel, Richard Seaford, Johannes van Ophuijsen— spent two days together in Utrecht (the Netherlands) carrying out an uncommon philosophical dialogue, both at University College Utrecht —in front of an audience of students, professors, artists and other interested people— and during meals and walks in the city of Utrecht. This unique event has been fully sponsored by the Toshiba International Foundation.
These experts on Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Ancient Greek and Western philosophies discussed, among other things, the status of concepts and their relation to reality; compared views on what is a human being; asked each other questions about the nature and purpose of philosophy; and constantly monitored the discussion by reflecting on the requirements for a successful dialogue.
Our awareness of the range of possible answers to certain fundamental questions has definitely grown in the past two days, together with our capacity to articulate our views on the subject. Not only have we learnt so much from each other's different fields of expertise, but we also trained ourselves in dialogue across different worldviews, by correcting the urge to 'lecture' to each other about what we happen to be experts on. Not only ideas for future collaboration have arisen, but also the willingness to introduce this kind of dialogue in our teaching. Those of us who were less acquainted with Japanese philosophy have been triggered not only to look deeper into it, but also to introduce some fundamental philosophical texts in our teachings.
The discussion started by reflecting on one of the philosopher'sfundamental task: that of clarifying concepts and defining words, which led us to see philosophers as those who can facilitate dialogues, having read and carried out philosophical dialogues. By means of dialogues, shared meaning might be found, which does not necessarily involve agreement, but opportunity, for all involved, to modify one's assumptions.
We discussed conceptions of language and we seemed to converge on some version of nominalism, which allows for language to be communicative, without taking it to reflect an alleged unchanging logical structure of reality. Even if reality does not have such a structure, it is possible —rather than talking at cross-purposes and imposing monologues to each other— to encounter the other in a real dialogue, in which questions are asked, answers are listened to.
We explored the difference, coming from Japanese philosophy (Dōgen), between dead words, which occur in monologues, and living words, which can fully capture the present moment —this seemed to form an alternative both to nominalism and naïve realism. Many questions were raised: do we need always-new concepts or should we try to upgrade old ones? Should we use our creativity to allow for the number of concepts needed to make sense of reality to increase, or should we use our Ockham's razor to cut down the concepts that turn out to be confused? Should we build a conceptual framework made of concepts that are shared by holders of complete different worldviews? Experts on the Japanese philosopher Nishida suggested that the philosophical conceptual framework should consist of shape-shifting concepts, in need of being constantly attuned to changing times. What seems difficult to disagree with is that philosophers unpack concepts, but whether it is good practice to eliminate something (what is irrational, what is not coherent, what is only emotional etc.) after the unpacking is done or not, it is still a matter of debate. What we seem to agree on is that clarity and awareness result from this unpacking practice.
We discussed whether philosophy's language needed to involve generalisations and 'abstract' language and what that involved. We realized that if that involved cutting out metaphors, nothing at all could ever be expressed. We discussed whether demarcating what philosophy —or philosophical language— is against what it is not might have the unfortunate effect to exclude certain traditions or certain discourses and ways of making sense of reality and our place in it. Perhaps philosophy should be rather defined by taking the purpose of its enterprise into account. Is philosophy an interpretative, hermeneutical enterprise or a foundational one? Should it be the practice geared towards liberating us from certain sources of suffering, such as unexamined acceptance of the beliefs of our age —be that scientific, political or religious dogmatism? Or should it liberate us from lack of meaning and egotism? What is the difference from religion, besides the willingness to discuss any assumption, rather than accepting them because they come from a scripture? It has been suggested that the framework provided by philosophy should not directly capture personal ineffable experiences or dictate any meaning to any of us in particular, but should facilitate such search for clarity, awareness and meaning that each might carry out on their own.
We discussed what makes us human. Different traditions single out as our human trademark the capacity to realize 'what is common', gathering together 'the many into the one' —but an interesting difference has emerged between these traditions in which what is common is the possibility of achieving a certain liberating insight into the nature of reality and its articulation; whereas others focus rather on our shared suffering, which leads to compassion as our most important characteristic. None of the two conceptions seemed to necessarily imply the existence of a shared human essence and, most interestingly, none of them assumed the individuals to be the fundamental building blocks of reality. While Nishida suggests that the individual emerges from its encounter with the other, Plato states that what we take to be individuals are braiding of forms, and Śāntideva might have regarded compassion as what is fundamental both ontologically and soteriologically. Different traditions seem to encourage grounding our life in what might be described as 'common', 'one', 'absolute', and which can only be reached by transcending oneself into the other, rather than living according to our private, idiosyncratic view and preferences. Some philosophers stress action as what can take us out of ourselves, whereas other stress insight; some point at the constructed nature of the individual, such as the Indian concept of I-maker', which suggests the possibility of 'unmaking' it.
"As a specialist in Indian philosophy, I have never had the chance to work seriously with intellectual thought from Japanese philosophical traditions. I was surprised to find how strong convergences were present in the thought of Nishitani, from the Kyoto school, and the Indian philosopher Śāntideva, both of whom link reflection on human suffering and the future with metaphysical understandings of the emptiness of self and relatedness to others. Another great benefit of the conference was having specialists from so many traditions in conversation with each other; I appreciated Chiara's invitation of a scholar of ancient Greek thought, as well as two scholars from the Netherlands who work in the history of Western philosophy. All these sources of knowledge created an amazing dialogue on the central questions of the conference." Dr. Stephen Harris, Leiden University, the Netherlands, Indian Buddhist philosophy and contemporary ethics.
"The value of bringing philosophers together who represent different traditions of thought cannot be overstated. From this extraordinary experience, we get the opportunity to learn from one another, have that learning imbue our own teaching and our scholarship with new inspiration and perspectives, and renew or provoke reflective communication among the philosophical community involved in cross-cultural encounter. It is hoped that more events such as this one, entertaining new and topical themes, will occur. Many sincere thanks to Toshiba for the generous support of this symposium." Prof. dr. Douglas Berger, Leiden University, the Netherlands, Chinese, Indian, 18th-19th Continental philosophy
"It was great pleasure for me to be able to join such very important seminar. Thank you very much for inviting me to this seminar. I could learn a lot of things." Prof. dr. Makio Takemura, Professor in Buddhist studies and philosophy of religion, President of Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan.
"Given the nature of philosophy, the very format of a gathering such as this which is not exclusively devoted to the study of Japanese thought, proves well-suited to promoting Japanese thought as a force in world philosophy, not to mention the possibility of Japanese philosophy being further enriched by injections from other traditions." Prof. dr. Johannes van Ophuijsen, University of Utrecht, the Netherlands, Greek, Islamic and Analytic philosophy.
"These dialogues were really the meetings of philosophies". In principle, I would prefer to live in a world where there would be just one "field" of philosophy with different kinds of stuff in it, but currently the differences are there and we are better off with a plural. I appreciate it very much that thanks to such people as Chiara Robbiano, Paul Ziche and Johannes van Ophuijsen, Japanese philosophy is making contact with philosophy (and not merely area studies) departments in such prestigious universities as Utrecht." Prof. dr. Rein Raud, Tallinn University, Estonia, Japanese and Asian philosophy.
"Dear Chiara, Many thanks for a superlative conference with the best possible format. I have nothing to add to your account. The conference had numerous benefits. But I would like you to know that from my own (unusual) perspective on philosophy, it was especially useful to be forced out of my assumption- bubble. Of course, it was and is easy read about Indian and Japanese philosophy. But listening and dialogue are quite different: one becomes part of a drama that remains in the memory, expanding consciousness permanently. That is why reading (even if one does decide to read outside one's comfort zone) is no substitute for a conference of the kind that you created. All the best, Richard" Prof. dr. Richard Seaford, professor emeritus of classics and ancient history, University of Exeter, U.K.
"The workshop was excellently organized and provided a rare, fruitful opportunity for scholarly exchange. As a researcher in Japanese philosophy, there are very few opportunities to showcase the Japanese contribution to global discourse in a broader philosophical context. I hope that the events that have taken place so far can be fostered longer- term in order to further promote dialogue between world traditions in this manner. I found the unique format of the workshop, with its focus on dialogue, to be particularly valuable. The feedback from participants and students was resoundingly positive. It was an honor to participate in this discussion and I look forward to taking part in more events like this in the future." Dr. Sarah Flavel, Senior Lecturer in Religions, Philosophies and Ethics, Bath Spa University, U.K.
"The Toshiba conference was undoubtedly one of the most insightful and creative encounters I have had with fellow philosophers in recent years. The opportunity to discuss core philosophical concepts such as reason and rationality with philosophers deeply interested in cross-cultural approaches proved invaluable. Philosophical conversations with specialists in Japanese, Chinese, Analytical, and Indian philosophy were enriching not only in deepening my understanding of the approaches and commitments of other philosophical traditions but for developing my own research interests. The value of future encounters between philosophers who are deeply committed to cross-cultural philosophy, such as that provided by the Toshiba conference, cannot be overstated in my view." Dr. Shalini Sinha, University of Reading, U.K. Classical and Contemporary Indian philosophy.
"From my point of view, there were (among other things, of course) very interesting similarities between the thought of Nishida and the Brahmanic thought (the negation of the Absolute). That is not surprising because the Buddhism begins in Indian thinking, even earlier than the Pāli Canon." Prof. dr. Joanna Jurewicz, Chair of South Asian Studies, University of Warsaw, Poland.
"The Philosophy workshop funded by the Toshiba Foundation was superbly organized and provided an excellent environment for cutting edge discussions on 1) the nature of philosophy, 2) the role of Japanese philosophy, and 3) ways to bridge the gaps between philosophical tradition. Bringing together philosophers form the Japanese, Indian, and Greek philosophical traditions, this workshop explored the ways and methods to engage in constructive dialogue across cultural boundaries and to guide the philosophical discourse into a new era. Philosophers from the Japanese traditions have not only contributed to the global philosophical discourse for the last 120 years, some of them have also provided a blueprint of how this dialogue and cooperation can be successful. Global problems require global discourses and the participation of Japanese philosophers. This workshop (together with the workshop in 2016) constitutes a milestone in this process." Prof. dr. Gereon Kopf, professor of Religion and Japanese, Buddhist, Comparative philosophy, Luther College, U.S.A.
"I went to the Toshiba meeting about concepts and I was really fascinated by how the interaction between the philosophers was. They listened and took notes of what the other had to say and even though they couldn't reply straight away, later on they would come back to points made earlier. I really liked that. However, I also thought it was interesting how at the end there was kind of a more animated discussion going on between Western and Eastern philosophers. It made the meeting a bit more vivid, easier to follow. I was happy to recognize many topics and terms from what we studied and discussed in [the World Philosophies] class. From the meeting I especially liked the debate on the relationship between concept & language & experiences." Christel Klootwijk, UCU student
"What intrigued me during the Toshiba meeting was how much debate there was going on about the actual meaning and interpretations of the words they used to describe their ideas. This just goes to show how important communication and language is in philosophy. This also links a bit to Raud's article about how Japanese is different in structure to English. Due to differences in language and meanings, different concepts do not come across as easily as others." Marie Claessen, UCU student
I went to the second Toshiba meeting and … I was very intrigued by the amount of philosophers and the vibe of knowledge they had around them when I walked into the room. And I loved how during the discussion they were very attentive and sharp in responses, you could hear that they listened carefully to each other and answered with strongly constructed arguments. And even if they did not agree with an explanation they were polite and open to try to understand the other point of view. I enjoyed witnessing this." Anandi Sweere, UCU student
"I watched the TOSHIBA meeting that discussed how to have dialogue between people who have fundamentally different assumptions. The comment that most inspired me was made at one point by Rein Raud, when he said that people with equal assumptions may have even more difficulty starting a discussion than people who don't share the same assumptions, because "echo chambers don't create dialogue". Tama Schreurs, UCU student
"Professor Robbiano has organised a very interesting meeting where 12 leading experts gathered to discuss the obstacles that turn up in almost every project of cross-cultural philosophy. To be sure, those obstacles will not vanish overnight, but they will have to be tackled time and again. The discussion probed the depths of our cultural awareness, which made the meeting very rewarding, also for the audience. Thinking Japanese philosophy means being aware of its identity and cross-cultural dimensions, which means that the cultural identity of the thinker is at stake. Apart from Schopenhauer very few Western philosophers have been aware of the philosophical treasures that are hidden in non-Western thought and the reason might be the one-sided take on questions that were discussed during this conference, like what is rationality, what are ideas, what makes us tick and what is philosophy? The answers to these questions can never be definitive but will have to be reconsidered in every cross-cultural philosophical project. They will continue to bring a deeper understanding of ourselves and our fellow human beings. I look forward to see the papers that will appear as a result of this gathering." Erik Hoogcarspel, independent philosopher.
"I found the Uncommon Dialogue chaired and hosted by Dr. Chiara Robbiano at Utrecht University to be very insightful and intellectually stimulating. What a wonderful initiative to bring expert philosophers from diverse backgrounds to discuss various thought-provoking subjects!" Dr. Mark T. Kawakami, Esq., Assistant Professor at Maastricht University Faculty of Law.
What made this dialogue possible —besides the generous grant by the Toshiba International Foundation and the time and passion invested in it by all involved? Was it the shared assumptions about the function and importance of philosophy? Or was it the difference in assumptions that allowed us to escape our assumptions-bubble and encounter the other? Was it the philosophers' openness to ask questions and listen to the other's answers? Was it our willingness to see the one in the many, or our love and capacity to leave the many as many, provided we have some sense of what the many might be? Can we make sense of them because we share a conceptual framework or perhaps because our philosophical conceptual frameworks have family resemblances to each other? Was it the awareness of our assumptions, and of where they come from —which we gained by asking questions to each other— that allowed us to compare assumptions and possibly reconsider them? Was it our ability to represent the position we assumed to be the other's and check it against their own representation? Was it our capacity to enlarge our frame of reference if the one we were using caused the discussion to get stuck? Was it because philosophy, to all of us, is not just a 9 to 5 job but a way of engaging in what is relevant to us— not only the 'science of clarity' (literal translation of the Japanese word for philosophy 'tetsugaku') but love of wisdom? Was it because we were able to look at different views without asking of them whether they are right or wrong but what contexts and values do they express and whether they can shed light on any question or predicament we deem as important to us? Was it because we want to go beyond history of philosophy, analytic philosophy and comparative philosophy —and try to do philosophy, which is not only about what mattered to some people dead long time ago, but also about what matters to us —such as birth, death, suffering, liberation— and which can only be looked at in dialogue.
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Adorable Teacher Gift Ideas
Wednesday May 20, 2015see more by christy
Okay mamas, we're in the home stretch. You know what I'm talking about. The beloved tradition of counting down the number of schools days left until…SUMMER! We.are.so.close. And it's not too early to start thinking about teacher gift ideas for the end of the year. Because if you think we're tired…they have to be exhausted!!! Let's show them our love and appreciation.
Recently our "Thanks for Helping Me Grow" end of the year succulent gift was featured in a round up of DIY Thank You Gifts for Teachers, so check out those cute ideas, and here are some more adorable end of year teacher gift ideas to celebrate your child's teachers this year.
End of Year Teacher Gift Ideas Round-Up
Picture Flower Bouquet
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How darling is this?! If you plan far enough in advance, you can ask each parent to bring in a small headshot picture of their child…or "sneak in" one day during class time and take individual pictures, then have them printed. What a fun and creative way to say thank you to your favorite teacher!
"Thank You Teacher" Free Printable
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I just love this idea because it's such a cute keepsake. You can have each child in class fill out this adorable free printable and have them either attach a picture…or draw one themselves. Then have the printables bound or put in cute folder booklet.
Hands Down Teacher Appreciation Gift
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Sweet-smelling soap, a cute little gift tag, and your child's cut out handprint with their name. Super simple, super cute, super sweet.
Summertime Basket
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I love theme baskets, and I thought this one was really cute for summer. Doesn't it make you want to have a nice cold glass of lemonade? Take a peek at all of the items, add your own, and personalize it to what you know your teacher will love and/or use.
Cute Cups and & Printable Tags
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Thank You for Helping Me Grow
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I know how much my teacher loves gardening, so this would be such a sweet gift for her. What a fun spin on giving a pretty bouquet of flowers.
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Latest edition of Europe's technology master plan published
ESA's previous Director General described this newly published document as a 'must-read' for all those interested in Europe's space future: the latest edition of the European Space Technology Master Plan is now available.
"This is the 12th issue of the Plan," commented outgoing Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain, speaking at his farewell press conference at Le Bourget on 15 June, sharing the stage with his successor Johann-Dietrich Woerner.
"This is a very important document, harmonising the technology activities between the different public actors in Europe… ESA, Member States and the European Commission – and the technology made by industry is very important, because this harmonisation is a factor of efficiency and a factor of competitiveness."
So what is it? Now a well-established document and a true master plan for space technology development in Europe, the annually updated ESTMP provides an insight into worldwide trends in space and on the space technology context.
It details worldwide institutional spending on space and provides an updated presentation of the space technology-related activities of almost 30 countries and institutions, as well as the European capabilities.
It also includes the Harmonised European Technology Roadmaps, covering 50 technology areas, and provides an overview of the European technology plans and programmes that implement them.
"The Master Plan is a key element of the ongoing ESA-led Harmonisation process," explains Edmund Williams, who leads the team overseeing this work for ESA.
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"Through its plans and roadmaps, it provides a European vision and strategy on technology for the coming years, to support decisions on technology development."
Continuously evolving, the harmonisation process began back at the turn of the century. Faced with global rivals able to outspend Europe by several orders of magnitude – or else marshal an order of magnitude more engineers – it became clear that every euro invested in R&D must maximise Europe's return on investment in order to maintain its lead.
By bringing together key participants in European space technology R&D, a full overview of the capabilities, needs, resources and work being done is established and serves to identify research gaps, avoid duplication and provide the basis to agree common future development roadmaps.
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Developed by City officials as an internal standard of performance, this expedited permitting policy simplifies the construction process for residents and developers. For larger-scale developments, this can translate into significant cost savings, potentially allowing for price reductions on the final residential or commercial product.
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No additional cost associated with this policy, besides the standard fees for building permits, zoning and/or planned development approval.
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Streamlining local permitting can be an important component of a municipality's affordable housing agenda and attractiveness for private development. By providing predictability, the City can leverage cost savings as a way to negotiate additional affordable homes.
For contractors, developers and property owners, the costs associated with getting local planning and zoning approvals can be significant, mainly due to the time it takes to obtain review and approval of development plans. The City of Elgin has minimized these costs because its permitting process takes an average of just two weeks from standard review to occupancy permit review. Developed by City staff as an internal standard of performance, this expedited permitting policy makes it easier for developers and residents to schedule contractors and construction work. For larger-scale developments, this can translate into significant cost savings, potentially allowing for price reductions on the final residential or commercial product.
City staff, including a planner and permit control officer (and associated staff), serve at the permit counter to review and approve a number of smaller proposals immediately. Examples of these over-the-counter approvals include fences, decks, sidewalks, patios, swimming pool construction, driveway resurfacing and, additionally, temporary uses and graphics. Larger projects that require detailed review are taken for review by the Plans Examiner and zoning staff and turned around within ten business days. The plan review and approval process may be extended past the two-week (10 business day) standard when a certificate of appropriateness is required and the plan must be reviewed by the City's Design Review Committee, which meets twice each month. In some cases where zoning relief needs to be provided through a conditional use review or planned development, the plan must then be reviewed by the City's Planning & Zoning Commission with final approval granted by the City Council. Plans requiring additional review include those for properties that are located within one of the city's two historic districts, or ones needing rezoning, variances or Planned Development approval. The process of review and approval before the City's Planning & Zoning Commission and subsequently the City Council takes an average of 60–90 days.
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|Vintage Holly Hobby wallpaper!! love, love this!
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"You Are My Sunshine"
|Vintage children's book "Dick and Jane"surrounds this piece!!
I am obsessed with these loveable characters!!
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About the "Dollhouse Diaries"
These pieces are dedicated to my grandma who never threw a single thing away!! She believed that every button, piece of fabric, playing card, toy, etc. was a special piece of nastagia too important to be discarded!! When she passed away I not only inherited her special little pieces of history but also her uncontrollable urge to hang-on to everything and never let it go! Needless-to-say each collage adorns vintage items from the past that I have collected throughout my life from grandma, flea markets, thrift stores, garage sales, antique stores, etc. These vintage items combined with my obsession and love for dolls, fabric, and nursery rhymes are the ingredients to my beloved series called "The Dollhouse Diaries".
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"Create".... just finished last night
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My Portfolio Covers!!
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text: Seems like Cher Lloyd is getting better with age! Her first single Swagger Jagger was OK, her follow up with Mike Posner With Ur Love was a much better effort and we at SCP really enjoyed it - now she's released her third single Want U Back and it's HOT! It's sassy, it's powerful and with a wicked beat and ripper chorus Cher Lloyd has really scored with this track. A classic jilted lover song cleverly backed up by a fun video highlighting the playful nature of this X-Factor hottie! Enjoyable on all levels check out Cher Lloyd's new video here now!


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Guest Blogger: Darwin Barney
Hey everyone, Darwin Barney here checking in on the Cubs AFL blog. For those of you who don't me, I was drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round of the 2007 draft out of Oregon State. I spent the year with Daytona in the Florida State League and was fortunate enough to win a title with the Cubs.
As the weather stays hot here, the fields are staying bouncy, leading to some pretty crazy games. On Monday, we scored 28 runs, and scattered a bunch of hits. We all can't wait for the weather to turn as it should in the next week.
The Cubs had a good day today, collecting eight hits. (Steve Clevenger, Nate Spears and I). Clev had four of them.
Our team has been hitting the ball, leading to a few wins these past few days, making the sun much more bearable. With the high Arizona sky and breeze, it's making for a tough playing field. I think it's a good challenge for the players in this league.
So far we've seen two cycles — well one cycle and one almost-cycle. , one by Ray Ray (John Raynor), and the near-cycle by Jason Donald (he was just a triple short), who is hitting the cover off the ball, by the way.
It's been fun so far. I'm going to enjoy a day off on Tuesday, and if we keep putting games together, maybe we could make a run at the league.
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Hello Darwin. I'm glad to hear you guys are doing great! I wish we had some of that hot wheather here. It has become chilly up here in Illinois. You play SS. That's my favorite position in baseball. Maybe we'll see you in the majors one day. But I do have to tell you that Ryan Theriot is my FAVORITE Cubs player so I'd hate for you to knock him out of there!:0) I do hope to see you in the majors though wearing that Cubbie uniform. Good luck in the rest of the AFL. Keep up the good work.
28 runs??? Seriously, that is a beat down and a half. Congrats! Glad to hear that all the other Cubbies are doing so well. Keep up the good work and maybe y'all can win the league. But don't count your chickens before they hatch, one game at a time. Remember, this time is about honing your skills not winning titles (even though it would be really cool if you did!).
The family is following you guys closely. Can't wait for April and have you guys back in Daytona. Or moving on up. Mesa in second soon to be #1. Little Will misses the ball games at the park, he to is at Fall ball ::smiles:: AKA Little Steve Clevanger. He is working on his basic as you guys still are. Never stop learning.Keep up the hard work it will pay off!!WE are watching not as fun on computer but we are all here being a fan and part of Mesa Solar Sox.
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Nice to read about your AZ adventures. Hopefully the weather will turn there as it has here in Daytona. (64� as I write this). You guys can use your Flordia State League experience with the heat to get you thru this tho. Keep playing hard and having fun. Hope to see you all during Spring Training. If Stevie Melendez and Tommy Pratt are around, send my regards, Hi to Jody and the rest of the D Cubs guys too!
Hi Barn!!
Everyone here in Oregon is so proud of all that you've accomplished so far in your professional career, and completely miss seeing you in orange and black! It's not the same without you on the field! I'm glad that things are going well for you and can't wait to see you play again!
Have fun and keep smiling!! 😀
BARN!!! I echo the sadness of not seeing you in Orange and Black next season but am so glad you are making it in the bigs. It is really a win win for me, I am from Hillsboro and have been a cubs fan since Ron Cey got traded to the cubs from LA. I am currently in Kabul Afghanistan and had a U.S. Flag flown for you over the embassy. I looked up your address online but am not sure which address to use, the one in Oregon on the one in Chicago. Just wanted to thank you for the motivation, who knows, maybe my first game at Wrigley will have you playing. Thank you for everything you are doing. My dad and I are so proud of our hometown boy!!


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Sounds from the FogKlaus Stanjek
SOUNDS FROM THE FOG chronicles the odyssey of a gay musician in Nazi Germany. Director Klaus Stanjek's cheerful uncle Willi, a musician, lived with his family. Only when Willi turned 90 did Stanjek detect what his whole family had hidden: that Uncle Willi had spent eight years in Nazi camps and that he was gay.Read more Press
Out in East Berlin—Lesbians & Gays in the GDRJochen Hick and Andreas Strohfeldt
Out in East Berlin tells the impressive-to-absurd personal histories of lesbians and gays in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). East German lesbians and gays, on the path to out sexual identity, shared one specific and sinister perspective: they lived under the watchful eye of the Ministry of State Security (Stasi).Read more Press
Life in StillsTamar Tal
At the age of 96, Miriam Weissenstein and her grandson Ben embark on an exciting, funny and touching quest to save the legendary "Photo House," and its nearly one million negatives that document Israel's defining moments.Read more Press
Six Million and OneDavid Fisher
Four siblings in search of history set out on a remarkable journey in this eloquent documentary about retracing their father's steps during the Holocaust.Read more Press
Romeo and Juliet in YiddishEve Annenberg
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Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New OrleansDawn Logsdon and Lolis Eric Elie
Faubourg Tremé is considered the oldest black neighborhood in America, the origin of the Southern Civil Rights Movement, and the birthplace of jazz. Two native New Orleanians, one black and one white—writer Lolis Eric Elie and filmmaker Dawn Logsdon—document the rich, living culture of this historic district. Executive Producers Wynton Marsalis and Stanley Nelson.Read more Press
Mary LouEytan Fox
Eytan Fox's Mary Lou brings to life a modern fable with a catchy musical message about a young gay man who, in searching for his mother, finds himself. Based on the songs of Israeli pop legend Svika Pick, Mary Lou was penned by screenwriter Shiri Artzi and features a talented young cast.Read more Press


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Why aren't there more immigrants in rural Australia
Should the question be why do so many people born outside of Australia live in Australian cities or why don't more live in regional centres and small towns? The attraction of cities is clear. Job opportunities, friends and family who …Read More
Are immigrants really the backbone of rural Australia's health and education services?
For a decade it was my job to worry about the health workforce in rural and remote Australia. Our university department of rural health, like 11 others through the country, did our part to promote regional centres, country towns and …Read More
Who are rural Australian immigrants?
Airplanes and immigration policies have brought a rich mix of people from all over the globe to live in Australia. Melbourne and Sydney are global cities, but outside of the capitals the population does not look or sound so diverse. …Read More
Demographic portraits of your community
The Australian census has never been as informative but too few organisations are making full use of it. Social Dimensions produces demographic profiles for local governments, regional development committees, businesses and not-for-profits who need to know more about the people …Read More
Immigrants in the country: torturing the numbers
Statisticians have an expression: torture the data until they confess. Tickle tables of census results and you are likely to reveal deeper or more nuanced truths. In my first post on immigrants in regional Australia I showed that the proportion …Read More
The surprising lack of immigrants in regional Australia
Australia is a population of migrants. In the 2011 census, thirty per cent of usual residents reported they were born outside of Australia and its external territories. But disproportionately Australia's immigrants live in the capital cities. In New South Wales, …Read More
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Buba Galadima, leader of Reformed All Progressives Congress (R-APC), says members of his group are ready to lay down their lives for the country.
Speaking at the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between his group and 34 political parties, Galadima said if he were President Muhammadu Buhari, he will not seek re-election.
He said the ruling party had been jittery since last week when he led a breakaway faction.
"Since we made declaration to form R-APC, we have received series of support and solidarity from all over the world. I am confident that we will put our acts together," he said.
"If we are fair to ourselves and do things transparently in bringing out one man or woman, we'll be victorious. This is not a tea party and the man we are facing is military general but we know him and you know that I know him.
"If I were his advisers, I'll advise him not to attempt to contest. If what I know and what I have access to, I can assure you that General Buhari will not only he will lose the election but also his deposits. From the day we announced the reformed APC a lot of people were under pressure to back out.
"We are ready to take on this fight despite any deprivation and intimidation because this country belong to all of us. We must together fight to put it aright.
"They can use the big stick . You know a desperate person can do anything , he can kill , If he has power he can arrest and detain . Whichever one they choose to do we are prepared to lay down our lives for the sake of our people."
He called on Nigerians to vote candidates on the platform of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP).
The coalition is a move to take power from the APC.
Uche Secondus, national chairman of the PDP, said the time had come to drop personal interest in a bid to salvage the country.
Secondus called on Buhari to ensure that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conduct a free and fair election in Ekiti state on Saturday.
He said if the election is rigged, there would be no election in 2019.
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This was something I wanted to try and present since I began writing this blog. Let me introduce you to Maosse, my new servitor. The above image is it's sigil. I created him with the purpose of increasing my blogs' visibility. It will work through search results so that my blogs gain more visibility and thus end up in more visitors.
This is just the beginning and I am really curious about how it will function. I think this post as a part of charging it because having posted about it adds to my intention.
I created this sigil entirely digitally, using numbers. Then I stretched them a little bit and then a little bit more, using different tools in a vector graphics editor. After about 24 hours, I looked at it and tried to read something from it's visual. What I have read was something along the lines of mosse. Then I googled that and seen that there are search results with that word. I wanted this servitor's name to be unique,, so I searched for other similar words by playing with letters. Finally after two or three searches, I came up with the name Maosse.
Maybe someday it is going to be as famous as Fotamecus, who knows?
I want to know whether anybody is interested in paying attention, charging and using Maosse, so please let me know in comments about that.
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I have three thousand, six-hundred and thirty-two ideas for what to write about, and currently none of them are stirring me from my comfortable bed of lethargy. Some of these are things that relate to me: the boy with the wild hair named Christian who I once thought I would marry; being snowed-in with Laura and falling asleep in our underwear in her parents' bed; the motel I hid in for three days because I was afraid that if I spent one more night in my own bed that I was going to never stop crying about something stupid which I won't mention here. Other things don't relate to me, but to other people: the dead girl that washed up on the rocks a few weeks ago, unnamed, unmourned; the half-finished cup of coffee on a windowsill, lipstick on the rim that doesn't belong to the woman that lives there; the girl with the tattoo of a fish on her calf who is laying in the middle of the street because she can't find the strength to go any further, across the street and in anything else.
My mind is full.
Nothing, however, wants to come out today.
And so here I am, stretched out on the sofa, listening to a John Lennon album, not reading, not writing, not doing much of anything.
The mind is full, and at the same time it is empty.
Bez has shown no inclination to go back to her apartment, and I haven't the desire to see her do it, either. We have a need for one another's company right now that is stronger than our own individual needs for independence, it seems. There has been no more hanky-panky on my part, either, so hopefully we can move forward without any more… distractions.
That's the wrong word, "distraction."
I don't know what the right word would be.
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Union vote could help Bay Area adjunct professors get living wage
But universities have found a convenient truth about the academic market: There are many times more applicants for tenure-track professor positions than there are open positions. This basic problem of oversupply is one reason Dominican University of California adjunct professors are taking a union certification vote Dec. 5-19, asking the basic question: Do we need to unionize to get paid what we're worth?
The approximately 300 teachers at the university in San Rafael are part of a nationwide strategy by the Service Employees International Union and others to organize the tens of thousands of teachers who teach at the university level but rarely have health benefits, pay equal to tenure-track professors, or job security. There already have been successful adjunct union votes at Mills College, San Francisco Art Institute and the California College of the Arts. St. Mary's College in Moraga is also taking a vote this winter.
As the cost of education climbs — UC Berkeley recently announced a 28 percent tuition hike over the next five years — the cost to the universities of filling classrooms with qualified teachers actually drops with each new adjunct hired. One has to wonder where all the extra cash is going, because it definitely isn't going to teachers' salaries.
Why should someone outside of higher education care about the adjunct unionization? Because nearly everyone knows a college student, and nearly every one of those students will be sitting face-to-face with an adjunct professor at some point. If it were my son or daughter in the student's chair, I would want them to have the most motivated person in front of them working the room.
The irony is that the most motivated teachers tend to be adjuncts, because the most prestigious professors at the most prestigious universities very often are rewarded more for books published and papers written than how well their students are taught.
Yet these motivated souls are often working for pay that's below a Bay Area living wage. For example, if an adjunct professor teaches two classes, and works 30 hours a week in combined class and preparation time, he or she might make $9,600 over a 16-week semester. That amounts to $20 an hour before taxes — not bad, if you were working full time and lived in Kansas, but at three-quarters time and no benefits, it's not a livable wage for the Bay Area, according to MIT's Living Wage Calculator online tool.
The union vote discussions among adjunct faculty at Dominican were exactly what you'd expect from people living in one of the most educated metro areas in the country: impassioned, intrusive (imagine a string of really annoying "reply-all" e-mails), often overwrought. Sometimes even entertaining.
Universities are like any other large institution. They would rather not have to deal with a union as a negotiating partner, even while they acknowledge that the very core of a social justice mission to which many subscribe demands that workers are paid what they're worth. U.S. labor history shows that, without a union, workers cannot depend on the benevolence of their employers, even if they love working for that employer. But note to parents: Whether you are pro- or anti-union, if you are sending your child to a university with the hope that he or she will make more money than you did, focus on making sure some of your hard-earned tuition dollars go in the pockets of motivated, fairly paid adjunct professors.
Josh Green teaches political science as an adjunct professor, this semester at Dominican University.


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Arsenal remain confident of pushing through a £30million deal for Chile winger Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona and expect to complete the signing of France defender Mathieu Debuchy later this week.
Sanchez is understood to have instructed his representatives to close negotiations with the Gunners after deciding against offers from both Liverpool and Juventus.
Reports in Spain suggest Barcelona have accepted Sanchez's desire to leave and head to London rather than Anfield, where he could have been used as a makeweight in a potential deal for Luis Suarez.
Some of the Arsenal squad, including Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, had their first pre-season fitness training session at London Colney on Tuesday afternoon, under the watchful eye of assistant manager Steve Bould, with Arsene Wenger still out at the World Cup on media duty for French TV.
Carl Jenkinson was another put through his paces, and the right-back is expected to face competition for a starting place from Debuchy next season with the France international set to finalise the formalities of his £10million switch from Newcastle in the coming days, with suggestions a medical has already been completed.
There was positive news from the Gunners camp on Tuesday as Abou Diaby, a long-term injury absentee last season, was able to take part in the fitness sessions and could yet prove an asset for Wenger next season.
Arsenal's players will return to pre-season training on a staggered basis following the World Cup - with German trio Per Mertesacker, Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski all out in Brazil for the duration.
Despite Wenger not being on site, Arsenal have remained busy in their summer recruitment drive.
Defensive cover is needed following the departure of Bacary Sagna to Manchester City on a free transfer after lifting the FA Cup at Wembley, while goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has joined Swansea.
The signing of Sanchez, though, would present another major move by the Gunners, who smashed their transfer record at the end of last year's summer window to bring in Ozil from Real Madrid.
A defensive midfielder is also said to be on Wenger's wanted list, with Lars Bender at Bayer Leverkusen a long-term target.
Arsenal also released several players at the end of their contracts, including Nicklas Bendtner.
The Denmark forward has several options, reported to be both from within the Premier League as well as European sides.
Arsenal step up their pre-season schedule in New York at the end of the month ahead of hosting the Emirates Cup and the FA Community Shield against Manchester City at Wembley on August 10.


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Well, it's time to wish you all the Merriest of Holiday Seasons and take a little blogging holiday!
Be sure to follow me on Facebook or Twitter (or both!) as I will be sharing finds from other bloggers and favourite sites over the holiday season.
I'm going to take the next few weeks to relax, be with my family and work on some craft and blogging projects! Here's what I'm working on for you for early 2012 (I just proofread this post and discovered that I had written 2013! *gasp* time for a break!)
1. An Anniversary Gift Series
2. 1st Birthday Gifts
3. Some special birthday PRINTABLES that I'm working on - makes a lovely gift!
4. An Envelope Gift Series - creative gifts that fit inside an envelope!
5. Gifts for the Kid who has everything
6. Some guest posts and partnerships with other bloggers
7. More GIVEAWAYS!
8. Wrapping Inspiration
...and more (of course!)
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Surrounded by the scenic landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park, Alpenhof is located at 4.6 feet above sea level in the village of Sankt Jakob in East Tyrol's Defereggen Valley. It features a spa area with an indoor pool, and free WiFi is available at the reception. In the morning a varied Austrian-style breakfast buffet is served, and the all inclusive arrangement furthermore includes an afternoon snack, dinner and selected drinks. Hotel Alpenhof offers professional child care with many activities. The cable car to the ski area is 2953 feet away and a cross-country ski run is right next to Hotel Alpenhof.
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With the Braves open-minded about trading players, the Rockies have contacted them about infielder Martin Prado, according to a major-league source.
The Rockies, who scouted Prado extensively last season, view him as a starting second baseman who could occupy a run-producing spot in the lineup. The clubs have not yet exchanged names but are expected to keep the lines of communication open.
Atlanta, which is seeking outfield help, is willing to consider moving Prado rather than use him in left field. The Rockies have outfield depth to start trade talks. Seth Smith could fit in a platoon for the Braves, and Charlie Blackmon, a former star at Georgia Tech, might satisfy the Braves' desire to get a center fielder of the future if they are unable to re-sign Michael Bourn after next season.
Prado, 28, is arbitration eligible, in line for roughly $4.5 million on a one-year deal. He struggled last season, hitting .260 with 13 home runs and 57 RBIs after missing time with a staph infection. Prado, however, owns a career .293 average and .341 on-base percentage, and had 58 extra-base hits in 2010. His versatility makes him attractive as he can also play third base, another area of need for the Rockies.
The Rockies have expressed interest in several free-agent second basemen. They are not the favorite to land Jamey Carroll — Detroit appears to be the front-runner — and Colorado is content to let Mark Ellis explore the market before making a serious run at keeping him.
Nicasio "electric." Rolando Fernandez, the Rockies' director of Latin American operations, can't believe his eyes. Juan Nicasio, who suffered a broken C1 vertebra in his neck Aug. 5, is throwing bullpens in the Dominican Republic. Fernandez has told Rockies officials that the sessions have been "electric," increasing optimism that Nicasio will be cleared to compete for a rotation spot in spring training.
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Generally speaking, most moving companies can give you an estimate over the phone. In some cases, movers may need to visit your home in person to give you an accurate quote. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may need an in-home estimate:
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- Will movers have difficulty parking a 26 ft. truck close to your home?
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- Give yourself enough time to pack carefully without feeling overwhelmed.
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- Aaron Simpson runs private concierge club Quintessentially, which promises to deliver "anything, anywhere, anytime, as long as it's legal and moral."
- The company is believed to have around 100,000 customers globally, including 800 billionaires who pay up to £150,000 ($US195,000) a year in fees.
- Members have reportedly included Madonna, Richard Branson, and J.K. Rowling.
- It once had a metal detector delivered to an address in the French Alps for a member who lost his house keys in the snow.
When 45-year-old Aaron Simpson graduated from Oxford, chances are he didn't predict that his future would involve organising flash mobs in New York City or hiring an Egyptian landmark for marriage proposals.
However, as co-founder and group executive chairman of global private concierge club Quintessentially, a company that has called itself a "wish-fulfilment empire," an average day often involves making insane ideas a reality.
If that's not an extravagant enough career, alongside heading up the company's 65 global offices, Simpson is also in the process of building a £250 million 220 metre superyacht that will be the "world's largest floating private members club for the global elite."
So how did Essex-born Simpson end up with one of the most impressive little black books in the world, packed with names of billionaires in the top 1% of the 1%?
After finishing a degree in geography at Oxford, Simpson started out as a film producer making movies in London, both with his own companies — Hot Air and Flashlight Films — as well as working with Elton John's Rocket Pictures.
But working in film was more of a "recreational sport" than a career, and along with two business partners, he began to explore an entirely new idea.
Making the "inaccessible accessible" for the "time poor but cash rich"
In an interview with Real Clear Life, Simpson said that one year Elton John asked him to go and buy Christmas cracker fillers, and gave him a "few hundred thousand pounds in cash" to do so.
The task, which was for a dinner party of 12, inspired him to think: "Why not create a company for time poor but cash rich people?"
He had met lawyer Paul Drummond, who "had a bit of a brain on him," while studying at Oxford. The final piece of the jigsaw was Ben Elliot, the nephew of Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles. He was introduced through Camilla's son Tom Parker Bowles, who was the PR agent on one of his films.
"It all went uphill from there," Simpson told Business Insider.
The trio created Quintessentially in 2000 as a way to "access the inaccessible in London." They managed to pull together money from private investors, and the company took off largely due to their connections and word of mouth.
"We had lots of access at lots of different points because of our connections," Simpson said. "I was looking after film people coming into London — that gives you great access, I just got to know everybody. So did Ben, he had nightclubs, and Paul put all the legal framework together."
"Anything, anywhere, anytime, as long as it's legal and moral"
When the company started, it had four employees. "We're now 2,500 people in 60 countries looking after lots and lots of very happy, wealthy people," Simpson said.
The company's biggest hubs are London, New York, LA, Hong Kong, and Dubai, and it also has offices in the likes of Berlin, Munich, Geneva, and Milan. It has 28 businesses under the Quintessentially umbrella, including Quintessentially Estates, Events, Travel, Weddings, Wine, and Gifts, as well as the insurance service Quintessentially Covered.
"We can do anything, anywhere, anytime, as long as it's legal and moral," Simpson said.
Most of the company's time is spent looking after the top two tiers of its membership: The Dedicated and Elite members. The former is more for the "professional class," such as CEOs, while for Elite members "time is money, so they just want to get it done."
Each is given a lifestyle manager who can be contacted 24/7. Quintessentially has a website and an app — both of which it is in the process of relaunching — but most interactions happen over email or on the phone, according to Simpson.
"We find people prefer to talk to human beings at our level," he said. "At the luxury end they really want to deal with someone, they want to make sure that their preferences are right and that they're well looked after."
While the company declined to reveal the names of any of its members, reports have suggested that the likes of Madonna, Richard Branson, J.K. Rowling and P Diddy are amongst its past and present clientele.
An Instagram post showing a collection of first edition Harry Potter books being delivered to the Quintessentially office in London suggest the reports might be true.
The company did, however, send Business Insider a testimonial from the "PA to Coldplay" who said that the service has been "indispensable," adding: "They have never failed to come up with a restaurant booking or any other bespoke service offering for us regardless of what time, place, or country it is in and no matter how last minute."
From Times Square flash mobs to James Bond chase scenes
Requests can involve absolutely anything, according to Simpson. From sourcing a rare Patek Philippe watch — which normally has a near-10-year waiting list — within the hour, to having metal detector delivered to an address in the French Alps for a member who had lost his house keys in the snow.
The company once organised a flash dance mob in Times Square to Pharrell's "Happy" as a birthday surprise, complete with a personalised birthday message displayed on nearby advertising boards.
The BBC reported that the company even arranged for a man to "hire to Egyptian pyramids" and fly in 300 family and friends so he could pop the question in front of them, though the company told Business Insider the event did not, in fact, take place at the pyramids, but another "Egyptian landmark."
Building an exact replica of the Batcave and recreating a James Bond chase scene are also among the things it has done for members.
It also deals with corporate clients and luxury brands, including Ferrari and Gucci. It provides "white label" concierge services, as well as helping them with services such as public relations. And it works two ways. Ferrari, for example, has also helped boost Quintessentially's client base by offering free memberships alongside car purchases.
The company declined to reveal the exact cost of its memberships, and Simpson said the price points often change. However, he estimated that members are looking at around £7,000 a year for the Dedicated service, and up to £20,000 for the Elite.
The BBC reported that the firm has an estimated 100,000 customers around the world, including 800 billionaires who pay up to £150,000 a year.
The company "never deals" with more than 5,000 clients in one city and has waiting lists in some locations. "Personalisation is key," Simpson said. "A lifestyle manager will look after a certain number of people. That hasn't changed."
A move to 'mindful entrepreneurialism'
Alongside the extravagant requests, Simpson said the company has seen another, perhaps more surprising, trend among its members. He calls it "mindful entrepreneurialism," which is a move "away from purely hedonistic entrepreneurialism and 'bling' more towards how people are thinking about how their activities impact both environmentally and socially."
For example, one of his clients is building one of the largest yachts in the world, which is actually a marine research vessel.
"When he uses it for the two to three weeks a year he uses it, it's a superyacht, but the rest of the time it's a marine research vessel, and it's been built for that purpose," he said.
"Whereas people used to fly and flop and sit on the beach drinking pina coladas, getting burnt, now they're very much more active in ecosystems."
"It's not just about going up the Eiffel Tower anymore," he added. "It's about how it was constructed, and why it was constructed, and what is it made of."
Wellness requests are also abundant. "Everyone wants to live forever, don't they? I can't think of anything worse," Simpson joked. "Social media is absolutely awash with it. Everyone's got a fitness video, everyone's got a makeup video, everyone's got a diet plan."
The Rich Kids of Instagram
The impact of social media on these luxury lifestyles has been complicated.
Simpson said there's no doubt the company gets requests based on what and where Instagram photos. "Do bloggers influence as much as they think? They probably do. But I think a lot of our clients are very savvy and [already] live that life," he added.
He described how instead of showing their "real self" — "you basically have your 200 friends, you look crap in the morning, and the cat's been sick on your bed" — many Instagram users project the person they "really want to be."
"You wake up surrounded by roses and chocolates with four guys massaging your feet," he said. "There's endless supplies of Champagne, you're in Monte Carlo one day, and Venice the next."
These accounts sound strikingly similar to those featured on the Rich Kids of Instagram accounts which, over the past few years, have gone viral around the world. Business Insider has previously documented the lives of these privileged youngsters, including the Rich Kids of Hong Kong and the Rich Kids of Switzerland.
"They probably do have a follower base who really dig what they're putting on Instagram," Simpson said, adding: "I get the concept of 'I'm so rich I don't care.' We have certain clients where next generation issues are different. Children spend their money and advertise it on social media, and the only way you've got is to cut them off."
One of his clients, a 23-year-old, had his annual allowance cut from £40 million to £18 million and "couldn't do it" according to Simpson.
"That's an extreme example of what is [happening across] wealthy families," he said."If you're a good parent they will probably end up OK. If you buy them out of every situation, you're training them."
"If I saw my daughter or son sitting next to a pile of cash on a private jet, I'd say land it, take it back home," he added. "It's damaging [to the] family brand."
However, he said Quintessentially's clients are less likely to be the ones bragging about their lifestyles on social media."We're dealing with people who don't need to pretend about that lifestyle."
'No average day'
There's no average day for the cofounder, who is based at the London office, pictured above, and has two young daughters with his wife.
"I meet some members, sometimes they want to meet about talk about business networking ideas," he said. "More generally I'm chief troubleshooter through all the issues that arise, mainly around humans. Machines don't complain."
The company recently underwent a restructure to bring all of its 28 businesses under one roof, which has been a major focus for Simpson, and has meant lots of behind the scenes work. "It's one for all and all for one rather than separate camps," he said.
The strategy appears to be paying off. Since the restructure, Simpson told the BBC that Quintessentially's revenue stands at £150 million. This is significant jump on its most recent Companies House earnings for the 12 months to April 2016, which put its revenue at £22.1 million. This produced a pre-tax profit of £396,000.
He told Business Insider that the annual membership fees are what make the money. "Without it, we wouldn't be here," he said, though he added: "We also make money other ways depending on the business. We have 28 business threads. If we found you an apartment or house, we would make a percentage commission on the transaction."
Like some of its clients, the company is also determined to do some good. In 2008, the Quintessentially Foundation was launched, which has since raised £9.5 million to "improve the education, health and welfare of disadvantaged children and young people worldwide."
Building the world's largest superyacht
The next big project on the horizon for Simpson? Quintessenially One, the world's largest superyacht.
Pictured below in an artists' impression, it will "provide the opportunity for the global elite to tour the world and attend the world's most desirable events," such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, and will play host to mega parties with star performers.
Due to make its first voyage in 2019-2020, Quintessentially One is billed as the "the world's largest floating private membership club," but securing a spot onboard will, of course, be by invitation only.
But it seems he won't stop there. The company is also reportedly looking into hotels and clubs, and is due to roll out its first destination in 2018 in Hong Kong, followed by London.
"When you get the brand right and the feeling around the brand right, lots of things come to you, because there's positive energy," Simpson said.
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Cedar Fair is a speculative play worth buying right into this chaotic stock market, Cramer told viewers Friday.
The theme park operator , which has 11 amusement parks, seven water parks and five hotels, is a big beneficiary of lower gas prices.
"As consumers trade-down from vacations to staycations," Cramer said, "they're more likely to drive to a nearby park, especially now that the price at the pump is coming down."
But the real reason the "Mad Money" host likes this speculative name is because it's a "secretly high-yielder." Right now the yield is about 2.3 percent, but it's about to go much higher—perhaps as high as 11 percent.
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As those in Wisconsin working to get people enrolled for health insurance through the federal online marketplace reported progress in recent days, the state Assembly passed a bill Wednesday that would give those losing their Medicaid coverage three more months to sign up for private plans.
Assembly Republicans said Wednesday that the Obama administration's health care failures forced them to take quick action on a bill that Gov. Scott Walker proposed and called the Legislature into special session to quickly pass this month.
The bill would delay for three months removing an estimated 72,000 people above the poverty level from the state's BadgerCare Plus Medicaid program. But to pay for the extension, 83,000 childless adults below poverty won't get Medicaid until April.
Democrats objected strongly to that part of the proposal.
"This is shameful!" shouted Democratic Minority Leader Peter Barca, of Kenosha. He and other Democrats want to take federal money for three months to cover the childless adults who expected to start receiving BadgerCare Plus coverage in January.
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Pine Lake, a high, cool mountain community at about 6000 feet is located in the Hualapai mountains southeast of Kingman. This community is made up primarily of cabins used for summer mountain retreats. Best Buys in Pine Lake October, 2014 in Lots and Homes.
Pine Lake — The Basics
These parcels afford privacy, miles of hiking trails, ATV and horse trails (though horses and poultry are not allowed), a mild year-round climate and incredible views. Pine Lake is nearby as is the Pine Lake Lodge, for that great Sunday morning buffet. The cabins here are all site-built, single family dwellings. Lot sizes vary from fairly small to over an acre and cannot be split. The terrain is steep and mountainous. Residents frequently spot bear, elk, mule deer, and mountain lion. Most properties have wells!
Why People Like to Live in the Pine Lake
- Vacation homes are much cheaper than Prescott and Flagstaff.
- Mild year-round climate
- Incredible views
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Acre parcels average 60 to 65K. Properties with homes range from a simple 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on at $134,900 on .31 acre to a spacious 5 bedroom family compound with 3 different living spaces on a double lot for $250,000.
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- 2 bacon slices, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 medium leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
- 1 pound parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch dice
- 3 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch dice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk
- 3 cups (or more) vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Cook bacon in large pot over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Add oil to drippings in same pot; heat over medium heat. Add leeks; sauté until tender but not brown, about 7 minutes. Add parsnips, carrots, garlic, and thyme; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes, then flour; stir 1 minute to coat. Gradually add milk and 3 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until vegetables are tender and soup thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill bacon. Cool chowder slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing, thinning with more broth, if desired.)
- Stir bacon into chowder. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley; serve.
Per serving: calories, 308; total fat, 7 g; saturated fat, 2 g; cholesterol, 13 mg; fiber, 7 g