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Practice Areas
- Energy Storage, Batteries, and Materials Practice
- Patents
- Utility, Design, and Plant Patent Filing with the USPTO
- Foreign & PCT Patent Filing
- Product Clearance
- Patent Landscaping and Risk Analysis
- Chemical and Material Sciences Practice
- Automotive Practice
- Strategic IP Portfolio Development and Management
- Trade Secrets
- Design Patents Practice
- IP Transactional
- Licensing
- Technology Transfer
- Opinions
- Patentability Opinions
- Invalidity Opinions
- Non-infringement Opinions
- Right to Practice Opinions
- Automotive Technology
- Electrical Engineering & Electronics
- Medical Devices
- Metallurgy & Ceramics
- Nanotechnology
- Semiconductor Devices & Processing Methods
- Energy
- Chemistry
- Polymer & Materials Science
- Pratt & Whitney: Two Eagle Awards
- Yardney Technical Products: NASA Space Act Award; SBA Tibbetts Award
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2004
- State of Connecticut, 2008
University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2008
The University of Nantes, Visiting Scientist, 1994-1995
Cornell University, Ph.D., Chemistry, 1995
Cornell University, M.S., Inorganic Chemistry, 1991
Grinnell College, B.A., Chemistry, 1989
Grant M. Ehrlich, Ph.D.
Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D. supports technology-based companies in the development and implementation of effective intellectual property (IP) strategies. He has drafted and prosecuted patents and has prepared non-infringement, invalidity, and freedom-to-operate opinions in fields spanning batteries, fuel cells, thermoelectrics, displays, sensors, medical devices, metallurgy, magnetic and magnetocaloric materials, ceramics, water treatment, heating systems, lubricants, detergents, coatings, and phosphors. Grant has contributed to multiple IPR petitions directed to lithium-ion battery technology. In addition, Grant has significant licensing experience and has prepared and negotiated domestic and international patent license agreements, technology transfer agreements, and material transfer agreements. Grant's counsel is informed by his engineering experience at Pratt & Whitney in the Systems Design and Component Integration (SD&CI) Group, at UTC Fuel Cells where he led an electrode development team, his scientific experience at Yardney Technical Products where he led a lithium-ion battery technology development effort, and his Ph.D. in chemistry. He also has litigation experience as an expert in batteries, electrochemistry, and materials characterization.
Experience Highlights
Partner, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2017-present
Counsel, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2016
Associate, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2008-2015
Patent Agent, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2007-2008
Program Manager, Pratt & Whitney, 2004-2007
Project Leader, UTC Fuel Cells, 2000 – 2004
Research Scientist, Yardney Technical Products, Engineering, 1995-2000
- The Patent LawyerJuly/August 2022
"US Parameters of Export Control when Patenting Dual-Use Technologies," appears in the July/August 2022 Issue of The Patent Lawyer, by Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D.
- IP Law360May 19, 2022
IP Law360 published the expert analysis article, "Export Compliance Tips For Patenting Dual-Use Tech," on May 19, 2022, written by Cantor Colburn attorneys Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D., Esq. and Maggie Russell, Esq.
- September 9, 2019
Cantor Colburn is proud to be a returning Silver Sponsor of the New England Parkinson's Ride, held on September 7, 2019, in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. This year more than 1,300 riders raised more than one million dollars. Team Cantor Colburn included Grant Ehrlich, Jim Wimpe, Jared Howenstine, Sandra Shaner and Nancy Folsom.
- May 10, 2019
Cantor Colburn partner Grant M. Ehrlich, Ph.D., Esq. is the co-author of a chapter in the 5th edition of Linden's Handbook of Batteries, published on May 10, 2019. This is the third edition of the Handbook that Dr. Ehrlich has contributed to, having compiled the works of thousands of scientific studies to write an up-to-date chapter on lithium-ion batteries.
- September 8, 2018
Cantor Colburn is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the New England Parkinson's Ride on September 8, 2018, in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, at which cyclists ride up to 100 miles to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research. This is Cantor Colburn's third consecutive year sending a team of cyclists and sponsoring the event.
- Legal 500 USA 2018June 4, 2018
Cantor Colburn LLP has been recommended as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 United States 2018 in Intellectual Property for Patents: prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings). This is the ninth consecutive year that Cantor Colburn has been recognized for this highly selective honor.
- September 9, 2017
Cantor Colburn sponsored Team Cantor Colburn at the New England Parkinson's Ride on September 9, 2017, in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, at which cyclists ride up to 100 miles to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research. Team Cantor Colburn raised more than $13,000.
- June 15, 2017
Cantor Colburn partner Grant M. Ehrlich, Ph.D. has been elected the 72nd president of the Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association (CIPLA). Joining him on the executive committee as the 2017-2018 program chair is fellow partner Leslie-Anne Maxwell, Ph.D.
- Law360April 28, 2017
On April 28, 2017, new partners Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D. and Thomas Mango were cited in the article, "Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q1."
- March 20, 2023Orlando, Florida
Cantor Colburn Partner Grant Ehrlich will attend the International Battery Summit 2023, from March 20-23, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. The International Battery Seminar & Exhibit is an important annual event for battery technologists from leading OEMs, cell manufacturers, pack integrators, and the entire supply chain. Grant is the Chair of the Firm's Energy Storage, Battery, and Materials Practice Group.
- December 5, 2022San Diego, California
The Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC), December 5-8, 2022 in San Diego, is in its 22nd year of offering networking with chief battery technologists from leading automotive OEMs, who will share their development trends and projected battery needs, as well as their key suppliers who will present their latest offerings and roadmaps for the future. Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D., Esq. who chairs the Cantor Colburn Energy Storage, Batteries, and Materials Practice Group, will attend.
- May 29, 2022Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D., Esq., Partner and Chair of Cantor Colburn's Energy Storage, Batteries, and Materials Practice Group, will attend the 241st ECS Meeting on May 29, 2022.
- December 7, 2021San Diego and Conference
Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D., Esq. will attend the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, December 7-9, 2021. Grant leads Cantor Colburn's Energy Storage, Batteries, and Materials Practice and works closely with the Firm's Automotive Practice.
- October 7, 2021
UConn Law alumni Nancy Kennedy, Ali Caless, and Grant Ehrlich will attend the UConn Law Intellectual Property and Technology Law Society Student-Practitioner Meet & Greet on October 7, 2021.
- March 9, 2021
Cantor Colburn Partner Grant Ehrlich will attend the virtual International Battery Summit 2021 on March 9-11, 2021, an important annual event for battery technologists from leading OEMs, cell manufacturers, pack integrators, and the entire supply chain. Grant is the Chair of the Firm's Energy Storage, Battery, and Materials Practice Group.
- July 27, 2020Virtual
Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D., Esq., will attend the International Battery Seminar, now virtual, on July 27, 2020. Grant chairs the firm's Energy Storage, Batteries, and Materials Practice Group and is a lithium-ion batteries expert.
- May 20, 2019Boston, Massachusetts
Grant Ehrlich attended a presentation by Director Iancu, hosted by the Boston Patent Law Association, on May 20, 2019 at the UMass Club in Boston.
- March 25, 2019Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Partner Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D., will attend the 2019 International Battery Seminar & Exhibit, which takes place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, March 25-28, 2018. Grant is an expert on lithium-ion batteries, and has authored chapters in several battery reference books, in addition to many other articles on the subject.
- International Coalition for Energy Storage and Innovation and Pacific Power Source Symposium Joint MeetingJanuary 5, 2019Hawaii
The 2019 International Coalition for Energy Storage and Innovation (ICESI) and Pacific Power Source Symposium (PPSS) joint meeting will be held in Hawaii January 5-10, 2019. Partner Grant Ehrlich will moderate a panel discussion on Grid Energy Storage Systems with panelists Shirley Meng of UC San Diego, Andreas Jossen of TUM, Tobias Placke of Uni Muenster and Vincent L. Sprenkle of PNNL.
- May 13, 2018Seattle, Washington
Partner Grant E. Ehrlich, Ph.D., will attend the 233 Electrochemical Society Meeting on May 13-17, 2018 in Seattle, WA. The ECS biannual meetings are a forum for sharing the latest scientific and technical developments in electrochemistry and solid state science and technology.
- March 26, 2018Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Partner Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D., will attend the 2018 International Battery Seminar & Exhibit, which takes place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, March 26-29, 2018. Ehrlich is an expert on lithium-ion batteries, and has authored chapters in several battery reference books, in addition to many other articles on the subject.
- January 31, 2018New Haven, Connecticut
The Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association (CIPLA) presents the workshop, "How IP Motivates Investors and Helps Price Drugs" on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the Graduate Club in New Haven, which includes a pre-event workshop for investors, entrepreneurs and attorneys.
- October 31, 2017Arlington, Virginia
Partner Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D., will speak at the Lithium Battery Materials & Chemistries 2017 Conference, which takes place in Arlington, Virginia, October 31- November 2, 2017. Ehrlich is an expert on lithium-ion batteries, and has authored chapters in several battery reference books, in addition to many other articles on the subject.
- May 11, 2017New Haven, Connecticut
Cantor Colburn is pleased to sponsor the Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association's Judge's Dinner on May 11, 2017.
- March 20, 2017Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D., Esq., attended International Battery Seminar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in March 2017. Ehrlich, a partner in the Hartford office, is an expert on lithium-ion batteries, and has authored chapters in several battery reference books, in addition to many other articles on the subject.
- March 29, 2016New Britain, Connecticut
The Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers' Section presents, "Representing the Startup Venture in Connecticut," on March 29, a two-hour presentation with CLE credit available. Counsel Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D., JD and other panelists will discuss what attorneys need to know when representing a start up company in Connecticut, including the important aspects in business formation and IP that are different from traditional businesses, as startup companies are often in technological fields and involve outside investors.
- November 10, 2015Hartford, Connecticut
Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the Innovation Summit, presented by the Connecticut Technology Council.
- October 26, 2015New York, New York
The Licensing Executives Society (LES) Annual Meeting is on October 25-28, 2015 in New York City.
- July 21, 2015Long Beach, California
Grant Ehrlich, Ph.D., Esq., will attend 3rd Advanced Battery Outlook in Long Beach, California in July 2015. Ehrlich, an associate in the Hartford office, is an expert on lithium-ion batteries, and has authored chapters in several battery reference books, in addition to many other articles on the subject.
- November 12, 2014Wallingford, Connecticut
Cantor Colburn is the founding sponsor of the Connecticut Innovation Summit, the state's largest tech networking event, where innovative, emerging, and disruptive companies, premier service providers, and elite technology leaders meet and celebrate innovation. The event concludes with an Awards Ceremony, hosted by Co-Managing Partner Michael Cantor, which will recognize the next generation of high-growth companies in Connecticut.
- October 28, 2014Hartford, Connecticut
Cantor Colburn is sponsoring reSET's 4th Annual Social Enterprise Awards, a celebration of Connecticut social entrepreneurs with the most viable, sustainable, market-based solutions for some of our state's most pressing social problems.
- November 7, 2013Wallingford, Connecticut
Cantor Colburn is a platinum sponsor of the Connecticut Innovation Summit, a day-long program for executives, entrepreneurs, rising technology leaders, and investors to come together to share ideas and promote innovation. The program includes mentor meetings, a funding fair, a sales pitch competition, a poster expo, and an awards ceremony.
- October 17, 2013UCONN Institute of Materials Science, Storrs Campus, Connecticut
- Association of University Technology Managers 2013September 9, 2013Boston, Massachusetts
- Third Annual Connecticut-Israel Technology SummitJune 12, 2013The Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, CT
Professional Affiliations
Institute of Material Sciences Board Member, University of Connecticut
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Association of University Technology Managers
American Bar Association
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
Licensing Executives Society
Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association, President, 2017-2018
The Electrochemical Society, Member and former Chair of the New England Section
SAE, Committee G-21B on Counterfeit and Substandard Batteries
Community/Civic Involvement
Volunteer Advisor, UConn-TIP (Technology Incubation Program) Bioscience, Entrepreneurship & STEM, 2016-present
Co-Chair, 2017 Force 5 North American Championship
Organizing Chair, 2017 CT/RI Junior Lightning District Championship


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The End of Dinosaurs
Other Extinction Theories
What are killer cosmic clouds?
Killer cosmic clouds are large areas in outer space, probably bigger than our entire solar system, that have much higher concentrations of hydrogen than normal. For the past five million years, our planet has been traveling in a relatively empty, typical region of space, with a density of less than one particle (mostly hydrogen) per cubic inch. Killer clouds are found where new stars are being formed and have much higher densities of hydrogen on the order of hundreds of particles per cubic inch.
Some scientists believe that a killer cloud could collapse the solar system's heliosphere—a bubble of space produced by the solar wind that partially protects our planet (and the other planets and satellites in our solar system) from cosmic rays. Cosmic rays are high-speed particles from outer space that constantly hit the heliosphere, but most are deflected by this shield. This is good because exposure to the powerful radiation from these rays could fry a human being. If the heliosphere around our planet collapsed from the introduction of a cosmic cloud, much higher levels of cosmic radiation would strike Earth, dramatically altering life, though scientists are not sure how much or in what ways.

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In April 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety advisory to surgeons, asking them to stop using power morcellators during uterine surgery because of the risk of spreading cancerous tissue. In July, the agency convened a panel of outside experts to consider whether the device should be banned.
Many hospitals put moratoriums on use of the tool, some insurers stopped covering its use, and Johnson & Johnson, the device's maker, has halted sales. But in spite of the warning, many doctors continue to us power morcellators, according to EmpowHer, a women's health web site.
The power morcellator is used in fibroid tumor and hysterectomy surgery to enable the physician to perform minimally invasive surgery. With the morcellator, high speed blades cut tissue into small pieces that are removed through small incisions. Surgeons favor minimally invasive techniques, where possible, because surgeries performed through very small incisions involve less blood loss, smaller scars, and faster recovery times. But women with undetected cancers are at risk of having the cancer spread through the abdomen if a power morcellator is used, EmpowHer says. According to the FDA about 1 in 350 women undergoing these surgeries has undetected cancer, which, if spread by the morcellator, can lower the woman's long-term survival chances.
The FDA has not yet announced its decision about a ban on power morcellators. Physicians disagree about banning the device. Dr. Robert Graebe, who chairs the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology chairman at Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey, had first thought the FDA was overreaching but now agrees with the safety advisory. He thinks the device should be shelved until proven safe, according to The Wall Street Journal. Other doctors believe the cancer risks are overblown and the FDA should not interfere with their treatment decisions. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists argues that with stricter patient-selection guidelines, the device remains an important tool.
The FDA says women who have already had a procedure done with a power morcellator should follow up with the doctor, according to EmpowHer.


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Continuing on from my previous post of Nintex Custom Actions – Error Handling, I thought I would also blog about using the Credential Control within a Custom Action.
The Credential Control allows the selection of predefined credential workflow constants (Central Admin > Nintex Workflow Management > Mange Workflow Constants) or a username and password to be typed in. When the action is run, the action can be run under the context those credentials. (Please Note: Username should be
domain\username, not just username as the picture indicates)
There are several Nintex actions that use this control already, a few are noted below:
- Query User Profile
- Web Request
- Create AD Group
- Add user to AD Group
Recently from working with Nintex I have used the Query User Profile
and Update User Profile actions.
Nintex doesn't provide you with a Create User Profile, because normally with the SharePoint User Profile service, this would automatically import new users in. However, I needed the user to be in the User Profile database as soon as the user existed, I didn't want to wait for SharePoint to complete the User Profile import. I therefore was required to make this custom action, and had the first opportunity to use the Credential Control Picker.
This blog post will show you which files you will need to update and what code is required, to make your custom action have a Credential Control Picker. I will also show you how to run the code within Nintex in a different user context. Please ensure you know how to create a Custom Action from reading my previous blog post on Creating Nintex Custom Actions, as this doesn't show you every method and what needs to be filled in, only areas for the Credential control. What you use the Credential Picker is down to you, but you can find a working version in my Create User Profile in my previous Nintex Custom action project on my One Drive.
Looking at the project files below, these are the typical files required to create a Custom Nintex Action.
- [name]Action.nwa – A XML file that contains Name, Category, Description, Assembly information of Activity and Adapter.
- [name]Activity.cs – A class inheriting Nintex.Workflow.Activities.ProgressTrackingActivity which is the main execution of the custom action.
- [name]Adapter.cs – A class inheriting Nintex.Workflow.Activities.Adapters.GenericRenderingAction, which sets up the bindings, and configuration of the custom action.
- [name]Dialog.aspx – The aspx page to allow the user to configure the custom action.
Below is all the files required for one custom action.
Activity file.
First we will need to add public static DependencyProperties for the Username and one for the Password.
public static DependencyProperty UsernameCredentialsProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("UsernameCredentials", typeof(string), typeof(CreateUserProfileActivity)); public static DependencyProperty PasswordProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("Password", typeof(string), typeof(CreateUserProfileActivity));
Then each of these Dependency Properties will have its own public property.
//Implement Security public string UsernameCredentials { get { return (string)base.GetValue(UsernameCredentialsProperty); } set { base.SetValue(UsernameCredentialsProperty, value); } } public string Password { get { return (string)base.GetValue(PasswordProperty); } set { base.SetValue(PasswordProperty, value); } }
As you know the Activity file is where the main execution of the custom action takes place. The case is the same when using a Credential Picker, however you need to run the main bulk of your code in a different context, which will run in a different thread to the main execution.
We need to create an internal class, this class will hold all the information we need to pass between the threads. As you can see, this class will be storing the Username and Password from the control, the SiteID and the WebID of the current site the action is running in. There are two properties to pass a value in and a value out. This is a standard C# class, you can have as many or as little properties as required, minimum you need is the username and password obviously.
internal class RunDifferentThread { internal string username { get; set; } internal string password { get; set; } internal string valueToPassIn { get; set; } internal string valueToReturn { get; set; } internal Guid siteId { get; set; } internal Guid webId { get; set; } }
Now this class has been created, I can next work on the Execute method.
protected override ActivityExecutionStatus Execute(ActivityExecutionContext executionContext) { string runtimeUsername = string.Empty; string runtimePassword = string.Empty; ActivityActivationReference.IsAllowed(this, __Context.Web); NWWorkflowContext ctx = NWWorkflowContext.GetContext( this.__Context, new Guid(this.__ListId), this.__ListItem.Id, this.WorkflowInstanceId, this); base.LogProgressStart(ctx); try { //Create RunDifferentThread Object CreateUserProfileActivity.RunDifferentThread runDifferentThread = new CreateUserProfileActivity.RunDifferentThread(); //Get the runtimeUserName and runtimePassword from the Credential picker values. CredentialValue.DetermineRuntimeCredentials(this.UsernameCredentials, this.Password, out runtimeUsername, out runtimePassword, ctx.Web.ID, ctx.Web.Site.ID); //Setup values to pass to other thread. runDifferentThread.username = runtimeUsername; runDifferentThread.password = runtimePassword; //User Picker field within the Custom Action runDifferentThread.valueToPassIn = ctx.AddContextDataToString(this.AccountName); runDifferentThread.siteId = this.__Context.Site.ID; runDifferentThread.webId = this.__Context.Web.ID; runDifferentThread.accountToAdd = ctx.AddContextDataToString(this.AccountName); //Using System.Threading.Thread, create a new thread passing in the parameters required. Thread thread = new Thread(new ParameterizedThreadStart(this.Process)); thread.Start((object)runDifferentThread); thread.Join(); //A workflow variable to store the result in this.returnValue = runDifferentThread.valueToReturn base.LogProgressEnd(ctx, executionContext); return ActivityExecutionStatus.Closed; } catch (Exception ex) { throw; } }
The code for the Execute function starts off the same as any other custom action by getting the Workflow Context. Then you need to call Nintex.Workflow.CredentialValue.DeterminRuntimeCredentials passing in the values from the UserName and Password fields. This will output the correct format values of the Username and Password. We put all the values we want to pass through to the new thread running as the new context to our runDifferentThread class. Next we create a new thread passing in the method to run Process, and the runDifferentThread. (At this point we haven't written the Process method.) Calling thread.Join() blocks the calling thread until the other thread has terminated, which means it will wait until the method Process being called on the other thread has finished.
Then we can grab the returning value and pass it back to be stored within a workflow variable, or whatever the user has chosen to store the value in.
Below is the code for the Process method. I worked out how to do this code mainly from reflecting on how the custom action Update User Profile.
private void Process(object contextObject) { //Hydrate the runDifferentThread properties CreateUserProfileActivity.RunDifferentThread runDifferentThread = (CreateUserProfileActivity.RunDifferentThread)contextObject; //This built in Nintex class allows the code to run as different user. Nintex.Workflow.Administration.Security security = new Nintex.Workflow.Administration.Security(); try { //Check that the username is in the format Domain\UserName string[] strArray = null; if (runDifferentThread.username.Contains(@"\")) { strArray = runDifferentThread.username.Split(new char[] { '\\' }); } if(strArray.Length != 2) throw new InvalidOperationException(NWResource.GetString("Exception_InvalidWindowsCredentials")); //Run the following code as the given user. Passing in Domain, Username and Password. security.RunAsUser(strArray[1], strArray[0], runDifferentThread.password); //This site will run as passed in user. using(SPSite site = new SPSite(runDifferentThread.siteId)) { //Perform you elevated permission code here //Return value runDifferentThread.valueToReturn = "My value to return from wherever" } } catch (Exception ex) { //Exception handling } finally { //Ensure you revert back to original user who is running the workflow. security.RevertToLoggedInUser(); } }
Walking through the Process method above, first covert the contextObject back to RunDifferentThread class. The Nintex.Workflow.Administration.Security class allows you to run as different context. After checking that the username passed in is in the correct format of Domain\Username, we then call the security.RunAsUser passing in domain, username and password. Everything after this line is ran in the user context. Please remember to finally call security.RevertToLoggedInUser(). When you update the RunDifferentThread class with new properties, these properties will be available back in the Execute method.
The adapter class has 3 main methods to change AddActivityToWorkflow, GetConfig and GetDefaultConfig. These would be the same 3 methods you would change for any controls added. At the top of the adapter class create 2 constant properties for Username and Password. These properties values should match the property names in the Activity class.
private const string UserNameCredentialsProperty = "UsernameCredentials"; private const string PasswordProperty = "Password";
Within the AddActivityToWorkflow method we need to ensure the properties are assigned to the correct Dependency property in the Activity Class.
parameters[UserNameCredentialsProperty].AssignTo(activity, CreateUserProfileActivity.UsernameCredentialsProperty, context); parameters[PasswordProperty].AssignTo(activity, CreateUserProfileActivity.PasswordProperty, context);
The GetConfig method needs to return the values from the correct Dependency property in the Activity Class. Put this just before you return config.
parameters[UserNameCredentialsProperty].RetrieveValue(context.Activity, CreateUserProfileActivity.UsernameCredentialsProperty, context.ListId, context.Variables); parameters[PasswordProperty].RetrieveValue(context.Activity, CreateUserProfileActivity.PasswordProperty, context.ListId, context.Variables);
The GetDefaultConfig method defines the parameters that the user can configure, therefore we need to ensure there are two parameters for Username and password.
config.Parameters[0] = new ActivityParameter(); config.Parameters[0].Name = UserNameCredentialsProperty; config.Parameters[0].PrimitiveValue = new PrimitiveValue(); config.Parameters[0].PrimitiveValue.Value = string.Empty; config.Parameters[1] = new ActivityParameter(); config.Parameters[1].Name = PasswordProperty; config.Parameters[1].PrimitiveValue = new PrimitiveValue(); config.Parameters[1].PrimitiveValue.Value = string.Empty;
Optionally, if you want to ensure that the user fills in the User Credential field you could add the following code within the ValidateConfig method within the Adapter class.
if (!parameters[UserNameCredentialsProperty].Validate(typeof(string), context)) { isValid &= false; validationSummary.AddError(string.Empty, ValidationSummaryErrorType.RequiredCredential); }
You will need to register the CredentialControl in the page.
<%@ Register TagPrefix="Nintex" TagName="CredentialControl" Src="~/_layouts/15/NintexWorkflow/CredentialControl.ascx" %>
Within the TPARetrieveConfig function you can retrieve the stored values as below. The built in Nintex JavaScript function cc_setUsername and cc_setPassword does the main work of setting the control to display previous values to the user.
if (configXml.selectSingleNode("/NWActionConfig/Parameters/Parameter[@Name='UsernameCredentials']") && configXml.selectSingleNode("/NWActionConfig/Parameters/Parameter[@Name='Password']")) { cc_setUsername("<%=credentialPicker.ClientID %>", configXml.selectSingleNode("/NWActionConfig/Parameters/Parameter[@Name='UsernameCredentials']/PrimitiveValue/@Value").text); cc_setPassword("<%=credentialPicker.ClientID %>", configXml.selectSingleNode("/NWActionConfig/Parameters/Parameter[@Name='Password']/PrimitiveValue/@Value").text); }
The TPAWriteConfig function writes back to the configuration file. Nintex has provided a corresponding get function to read from the control.
function TPAWriteConfig() { EnsurePrimitiveValueNode(configXml, "UsernameCredentials"); EnsurePrimitiveValueNode(configXml, "Password"); configXml.selectSingleNode("/NWActionConfig/Parameters/Parameter[@Name='UsernameCredentials']/PrimitiveValue/@Value").text = cc_getUsername("<%= credentialPicker.ClientID %>"); configXml.selectSingleNode("/NWActionConfig/Parameters/Parameter[@Name='Password']/PrimitiveValue/@Value").text = cc_getPassword("<%= credentialPicker.ClientID %>"); return true; }
The HTML code sits within <TemplateRowsArea>.
<Nintex:ConfigurationProperty runat="server" FieldTitleResourceKey="General_Credentials" RequiredField="True"> <TemplateControlArea> <Nintex:CredentialControl DisplayMode="dialog" runat="server" id="credentialPicker" /> </TemplateControlArea> </Nintex:ConfigurationProperty>
That is all there is to it. As previously stated a working version of the Create User Profile custom action can be found in my One Drive. To use, the account that you are creating must already exist within your Active Directory. (There is already a Nintex action that creates an Active Directory user, also using the credential control picker).


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The Straibo Hoody from Arc'teryx has the style to work well as a casual hoody and the technical features to perform brilliantly as a hoody for bouldering.
When I bought the Straibo Hoody early in 2015, Arc'teryx was selling it as part of their Whiteline collection for skiing and snowboarding. Their sales pitch was that the Straibo Hoody combined "contemporary looks with performance fabrics and design" to provide a jacket that "travels from a day on the mountain to a relaxed evening in town." In other words, Arc'teryx had crossed an urban-style hoody with a technical, mid-layer fleece to produce something that was practical without looking geeky. Since then Arc'teryx seem to have stepped back a bit from promoting the practical, mountain applications of the Straibo Hoody and are now selling it as part of their 24 lifestyle (i.e. urban) range of clothing. All of this makes me think that Arc'teryx's marketing department hasn't realised what the Straibo Hoody really is. It might be good snowboarding wear and it certainly looks pretty good as casual wear around town, but what the Straibo Hoody really excels at is being a bouldering hoody. Read more


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"Life's a Marathon Not a Sprint"
Very proud of several members of our Small Group that completed marathon's this past weekend in Baton Rouge and Houston. What a tremendous accomplishment! One of the guys wife was sending text updates at different legs of the race on Sunday. I got a text at one point that said, "Mile 16 and 10 to go." Having never ran a marathon before the gravity of that hit me. This guy has run 16 miles and still has to run 10 miles!!!
Life hits us like that sometimes I think. If we don't realize the finish line is ahead, we may give up. You're at mile 16. You're tired. You've run a long way. Don't quit, keep going, the race can be completed.
What are you considering giving up on right now? Could it be possible that you're just at mile 16?
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An Overview of Language Interpretation and Translation Services
An Overview of Language Interpretation and Translation Services
We live in a world where there are unlimited ethnicities, cultures, and languages. Inevitably, we have to communicate in order to grow. Especially in this global world where businesses are being grown over the internet throughout the world and to succeed globally, you have to communicate with an international audience with different languages.
You can't restrict your business, education, or travel just because of the language barrier. To make your business resonate in a vast market's native language, you need services of translation and interpretation. There are amazing language translators and interpreter companies out there who cater to translation and interpretation services throughout the world.
People often confuse translation and interpretation with each other and choose translators only. You need a company that offers both translation and interpretation to get a better approach. Let's see what the difference between both is!
Difference between Translation and Interpretation
Basically, both things work likewise as both convert one language into another, but the process is a little different.
Interpretation is a kind of a service in which the interpreter translates the spoken language verbally or orally. It can be done in sign language or sentence by sentence during the conversation. It is live delivery, simultaneous or consecutive delivery of the meaning of original speech into the native language without the use of dictionaries or other materials at the moment.
Interpreters transpose the language within actual context, preserving its actual meaning while rephrasing idioms, catchphrases according to culturally specific meanings so that audiences understand effectively.
Interpretations can be done on projects like meetings, conferences, online conferences, online meetings, live TV coverage, sign languages, etc.
The translation is somewhat a written form of transposing source language. One of the most prominent differences between translation and interpretation is that the translators use tech aid tools in their processes like grammar check tools, spelling correctors. And the ultimate one is a translation memory (TM). By applying this, the text automatically translates the source language.
The translator further goes through the text thoroughly, checks for the errors, may refer to glossaries to determine the quality. Further, the translator passes it to specialists to proofread and then convert the document into the original format, and consider it done.
Translations can be worked on any kind of written information like video subtitles, documents, software, websites, contracts, letters, software, print, etc.
Which Service Should You Go For?
The difference is shortly summed up above. Now that you know the difference between translation and interpretation come to explore what suits you the best according to your needs. If your work is more related to written documents like Research, articles, subtitles, letters, and stuff like that. You should go for the translation option. But, if your business involves online or general meetings, conferences with international companies globally, you should opt for interpreters.
There are companies that offer both services like Al Syed Legal Translation. So, it is a preferable option to choose such companies. And the reason is that they can cater to you with both assistances because you may need different services urgently for different projects.
Following is a brief detail of what an up to the scratch legal translation and interpretation service provider offers.
How Legal translation and Interpretation Service Providers help
To level up your business at the international level, it involves a lot of communication in the form of emails, ads, websites, blogs, documents, contracts, and so on. If you ignore considering translation services incorporation in your business, you could miss a vast market outside the box. To enter the global business sphere, you must open the barrier of language.
Video and Over the Phone Interpretation
Communication between two parties or conference calls with individuals having different languages can be interpreted by translation service providers over a call or video call. Certified companies have professional linguists specialist interpreters who simultaneously interpret the calls. They make sure that every call is handled efficiently. For example:
- Spanish to Arabic interpretation
- Mandarin Chinese to Arabic translation
- Arabic to Mandarin Chinese translation
or so on based on your project requirements.
Legal Documents and Written Translations
Send your documents, agreements, and any kind of paperwork to the translation service provider company to get it translated in your native language or from native language or source language to English. Professional companies have linguists and experts of languages that can work fast and efficiently.
They can also help write a document for you that you provide in your native language, and they translate it to an English professional document with minimal to zero error possibilities. No matter if it's from Mandarin Chinese to English translation, Standard Chinese to Arabic translation, Arabic to Standard Chinese translation, or so on.
Summing up all of the above-mentioned things it is obvious that you should incorporate a professional legal translation provider service to extend the reach of your business globally and conquer the language barrier to communicate with a vast international market and audience.
For this, you have to choose wisely a service provider that caters to your needs of language translation and interpretation as per your company's needs. Translation works for written documents, whereas interpretation means simultaneous oral translation of source language. And you need not only written but also verbal communication. It is always better to opt for one that offers both services so that it is handy to get any service needed from one place.
There are legal translation service providers in Dubai that are serving exquisitely in the language translation field like Al Syed Legal Translation. You can get a wide range of translations and interpretations from Spanish to Arabic translation, Mandarin Chinese to Arabic translation, Arabic to Mandarin Chinese translation, Mandarin Chinese to English translation, Standard Chinese to Arabic translation, Arabic to Standard Chinese translation, and many more.
So, it is better to get your translation service providers as soon as possible if you don't have any yet. Al Syed Legal Translation offers a one-stop destination for translation and interpretation services of a vast range of languages. Contact us for all kinds of translation needs, and we will get your job done!


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How Proust Can Change Your Life ; Not a Novel Summary & Study Guide Description
How Proust Can Change Your Life ; Not a Novel Summary & Study Guide includes comprehensive information and analysis to help you understand the book. This study guide contains the following sections:
This detailed literature summary also contains Topics for Discussion and a Free Quiz on How Proust Can Change Your Life ; Not a Novel by Alain de Botton.
How Proust Can Change Your Life by Alain De Botton is a whimsical parody of a self-help book. It aims to explore author Marcel Proust's life, as well as Proust's literary works and letters, to uncover some Proustian wisdom that might help the reader to lead a better life.
Proust was an early 20th century author, most famous for his huge novel series In Search of Lost Time, also known more popularly as Remembrance of Things Past. Proust was an infamous recluse and hypochondriac, who died at age 51 after succumbing to pneumonia. Proust spent much time on the French social scene, hobnobbing with aristocrats, although because of his reclusive tendencies and low self-esteem, he suffered great psychological distress in his bid to be friendly and well-liked. Proust's father was a doctor with an international reputation and his brother Robert was a surgeon. Proust struggled to emerge from his father's shadow, drawn to literature and writing instead of a more "respectable" profession. Proust also had an unhealthy relationship with his mother. His mother was extremely smothering to the point that Proust could hardly function without her. For all of these reasons, Proust was fairly unhappy for the majority of his life, a fact he was unafraid to share in numerous letters and indirectly in his works.
De Botton argues that suffering can actually lead to a better and fuller life. As Proust himself might espouse, only in suffering can we learn to appreciate what is around us and to understand it better. Suffering, in fact, leads to knowledge. We should live in the moment and carefully observe our surroundings. The ordinary can be extraordinary and beautiful if we are able to view our world with fresh eyes.
De Botton extends this basic premise of "seizing the moment" into theories of art and readership. Proust would argue that, as readers, we should find something of ourselves in what we read. Works written hundreds or thousands of years ago are still relevant because of their ability to reflect something in ourselves back at us. Artists can help to open our eyes to new experiences and new ways of viewing the world. However, an excessive reliance on art is never healthy because there comes a part when art becomes irrelevant or inadequate to express our unique experience. At that point, the reader must become the writer, artistically creating in order to make his or her own statement on life.
Proust also has some wisdom for friendships and romance. Friendship should be about warmness, affection, and companionship and not necessarily about genuineness or an intellectual exchange of ideas. Therefore, the ideal friend wisely withholds criticisms or opinions about another friend in favor of a congenial atmosphere. On the subject of love, lovers should take pains to make love fresh and ever-new, always beguiling and a pursuit, because if love is too easy and familiar, it necessarily breeds contempt.
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This post will be included in the three ones dedicated to the Problem solving analysis introduction, dividing the problem solving in three phases: problem description, root cause analysis and action plan.
Let us start for the problem definition. This is the most important part and the one that one usually dedicates less time. A bad definition of the problem combined with giving less information than necessary to a supplier can lead to a wrong root cause analysis and obviously to an incorrect corrective/preventive action… and the worst: problem to appear again.
When my team reported me about a problem I realized in general I keep asking, what happened, how many parts are affected, where was it found? But why do I asked? Because information was missing or the fire was too much "burning" all over the place for them to analyze well the situation. The first thing someone needs to do for a good analysis is hide himself/herself from production fire five minutes and try to grasp the situation. And this is serious: being answering five phone calls; explain situation to six managers, does not allow you to have time to understand the situation and obviously react. Get out of the fire five minutes and analyse the situation before taking decissions or address the issue.
Try to grasp the situation is asking himself/herself the W's Questions: What, Where, When, Who, which, How Many, .. Ask yourself things like this: "what happened, what is the problem? Where Was it found? Who detected the problem? How many parts will be affected? Which is the effect/impact of the problem? Why was not detected ?" etc..
Any of the questions that have no answer, please do contact production/ Customer quality / supplier, and other interlocutors … because they can provide you the required information.
In my opinion, the latter sometimes is not enough. We know roughly the problem, now we need to delimitate the problem more accurate to avoid risks. Spend other 5 minutes asking your self the IS/IS NOT technique. That means you need to define the problem not only about the area but excluding other areas. For example "it is a single issue it is not a repetitive". "It is an incident in the surface it is not a functional issue". "It is a single customer product it is not a whole range of products issue", etc…
Only by knowing exactly the problem can you explain it. A quick understanding can lead to a quick containment action which would be the next point. And at least stop occurring the problem until the final actions are taken. To be continued…
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Trey Songz knew he was over his allotted time limit during a recent performance in Detroit, but that didn't stop the R&B superstar from losing control when the engineer actually cut his microphone off.
"They say they gon' cut my mic off because I'm taking too much time, I want you to know Detroit…that if that happens, I love you no matter what," Trey says in a fan captured video clip. "All I wanna do is give you the best show I'm capable of giving."
It looks like Trey's alter ego Trigga answered the call because he began speaking more aggressively and taunting show producers.
"A ni**a cut me off, I'm going the f*ck crazy," Trey adds before taunting with the song, "gon' do it….cut me off."
This is how Trey Songz's rampage started.
To be fair, he was taunting them. 😩 pic.twitter.com/PIPphfQ0tm
— ♡ (@fxntney) December 29, 2016
Well, what happened next is what Trey wished for and he followed through on his sh*t talking.
The Virginia-native lost his cool when his microphone was cut, jumped in the audience and got the crowd turned up then went back on stage and destroyed several pieces of equipment before exiting stage left.
We hope no other incidents happened because that's a lawsuit knocking!
"@beautyluvr101: They turned off his mic so he fsu'd 😂❤ @TreySongz #BigShowAtTheJoe pic.twitter.com/Zlr5BX2laG"
— Jenny Mamedova ❄⛄ (@jennymamedova) December 29, 2016
How are they going to turn his 🎤 off though! just sorry 😒"RT @nightchngesarah: @TreySongz wildddddd LMFAO pic.twitter.com/jH0MhzXSVR
— Drea (@andreahopewell) December 29, 2016
**Update: Trey Songz was arrested following this incident. Read full story HERE!
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The Cloud of Unknowing, ed. by Evelyn Underhill, [1922], at sacred-texts.com
How Almighty God will goodly answer for all those that for the excusing of themselves list not leave their business about the love of Him.
AND therefore me thinketh, that they that set them to be contemplatives should not only have active men excused of their complaining words, but also me thinketh that they should be so occupied in spirit that they should take little heed or none what men did or said about them. Thus did Mary, our example of all, when Martha her sister complained to our Lord: and if we will truly do thus our Lord will do now for us as He did then for Mary.
And how was that? Surely thus. p. 141 Our lovely Lord Jesus Christ, unto whom no privy thing is hid, although He was required of Martha as doomsman for to bid Mary rise and help her to serve Him; nevertheless yet, for He perceived that Mary was fervently occupied in spirit about the love of His Godhead, therefore courteously and as it was seemly for Him to do by the way of reason, He answered for her, that for the excusing of herself list not leave the love of Him. And how answered He? Surely not only as doomsman, as He was of Martha appealed: but as an advocate lawfully defended her that Him loved, and said, "Martha, Martha!" Twice for speed He named her name; for He would that she heard Him and took heed to His words. "Thou art full busy," He said, "and troubled about many things." For they that be actives behove always to be busied and travailed about many diverse things, the which them falleth, first for to have to their own use, and p. 142 sithen in deeds of mercy to their even-christian, as charity asketh. And this He said unto Martha, for He would let her wit that her business was good and profitable to the health of her soul. But for this, that she should not think that it were the best work of all that man might do, therefore He added and said: 'But one thing is necessary.'
And what is that one thing? Surely that God be loved and praised by Himself, above all other business bodily or ghostly that man may do. And for this, that Martha should not think that she might both love God and praise Him above all other business bodily or ghostly, and also thereto to be busy about the necessaries of this life: therefore to deliver her of doubt that she might not both serve God in bodily business and ghostly together perfectly‑—imperfectly she may, but not perfectly—He added and said, that Mary had chosen the best part; the which should never be taken from p. 143 her. For why, that perfect stirring of love that beginneth here is even in number with that that shall last without end in the bliss of heaven, for all it is but one. p. 144


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Written by Joe Watson. Media by Max Gensler.
Can I read the Bible? This might sound like a ridiculous question, but it is worth asking. Many people think reading the bible is an easy task. However, there are others who find it to be a daunting task. The truth is the Bible is a very complex book, and it is not something you can just pick up and throw around as you wish. Yet, it is not so hard to understand that we can't read it at all. Considering how deep and intricate the bible is, we should approach it with a deep and intricate mindset in order to understand it. Otherwise, we will find ourselves believing things about the bible which are simply not true, or even contradictory to what we would actually believe if we gave the Bible a fuller look.
Many consider reading their Bible to be a tedious part in their walks as Christians. As a bible reader, you ought to think of the Bible as the race you will never finish. In this way, you won't get it in your head that the Bible is something you can master. The race should not be something that discourages you. Instead, you should take the race as a challenge to get better at reading the Bible. In the end, the finish ought to be the same for everyone trying to read the Bible faithfully. You will get to know God more intimately through your reading, and your walk with Christ will be a fuller experience.
It must then be said that reading the Bible is not a solo experience. You cannot read the Bible in a vacuum of your own thoughts. This will lead to many blunders when reading the Bible. The Bible has always been read in a community of people. From the beginning, when the Jews first read the Torah as sacred scripture, to when the first Christian communities read the letters of Paul and subsequently the Gospels, the Bible has always been read in a community. Now, of course, this doesn't mean you should drop the Bible and only hear it read on Sunday when you are with others. This idea could also lead to you being misdirected in your faith. For example, for many hundreds of years, it could be said that the Catholic Church kept its members from examining and allowing other voices to be heard concerning the scriptures. Which, if you don't know, lead to the reformation giving us most of the protestant denominations we have today. This is why it is so important to hear from a group of people who may have differing opinions on certain issues. The Church, pastors, mentors, and friends should all influence your faith and theology.
A great question to ask yourself when reading the Bible is, "what is my purpose and intention when reading the Bible?" One good answer can be found in the Bible itself, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness," (2nd Timothy 3:16 ESV). Learning about God, and how to live as a Christian are some really good purposes for reading the Bible. Helping others understand the sin in their lives and creating environments geared towards sanctification is also an important reason to read the Bible. You should also be someone who challenges the doctrines of your friends and corrects them on some funky understandings. Finally, reading scripture is a worthwhile pursuit for a Christian in order to train in righteousness.
It can be hard to read the Bible, and may even feel like a scary experience. However, it is worth it! You may think you're not able to read the Bible, however, I am an undereducated Southern Illinoisan from a town out in the middle of nowhere and I can read the bible. So, I know you can too. The Bible is an amazing God-breathed book. In other words, it's got some pretty cool ideas for you to understand and learn about.
If reading the Bible is really something you want to do well, then here are some great resources which have helped in my own experience with reading the Bible.
Eat This Book by Eugene H. Peterson
Systematic Theology By Wayne Grudem
Everyone's A Theologian By R.C. Sproul
How to Read The Bible and Do Theology Well By D. A.Carson
Eat This Book by Eugene H. Peterson
Systematic Theology By Wayne Grudem
Everyone's A Theologian By R.C. Sproul
How to Read The Bible and Do Theology Well By D. A.Carson


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Igus is the manufacturer of the popular Drylin W Linear Guide rail. Linear guide rails are seen in robotics and manufacturing type machines and associated with lube and grease, not good for cameras. This design uses 'Dry Bearings' so it was natural that this rail exploded onto the DSLR Video scene as one of the most widely used rails for DIY camera sliders AND by actual retailers of Camera sliders. From what many are saying, the early adopters for this rail call this the 'ZaZa Slider' and you'll find a group on Vimeo from people making it from Igus rails.
You can see this same basic rail design in Glidetrack, Kessler, and others. When I first created my DIY Camera slider, I had to call IGUS in Ireland, figure out the exact parts I needed, and have it shipped from overseas. Looks like so many camera manufacturers have been using their rail, Igus is now hip to DSLR video, and they are now posting an item at Amazon.com specifically as a 'Camera slider'. The nice thing in this image is the new side clamp on the carrier designed to lock the carrier in place. I was using old hand clamps to keep mine from shifting as I was transporting.
You can check out my DIY Slider in this video to see what this whole thing looks like put together. There was a bit of drilling needed to get the rail onto the tripod, and a bit of drilling to get the Fluid head onto the Igus Carrier, but very easy material to work with. Take my advice and don't get 4 feet of rail. It's nice and fun, but soooo long it's akward to carry it around. You'll be better off with 2 feet, 3 feet MAX. Well thanks to Igus, it looks like they are making things a bit more streamlined for us DIY'ers interested in building our own camera slider with a straight purchase to the complete set. Below is a link to the most popular one they are saying, but here's a link to More Igus Camera Slider Rails.
Product Description
Modular DryLin® W linear guides ensure a smooth, lubrication-free gliding motion for camera slider systems. Used by manufacturers of high-quality, complete systems, as well as individual DIY video enthusiasts seeking individual components for camera dollies and camera slider assemblies.
Our most popular camera slider size. Includes 1,000mm-long guide rail (39.4") with 9 holes evenly spaced and a 100mm-long carriage plate. Carriage plate features 4 low-friction plastic bearings for smooth and quiet operation, as well as extra bolts to prevent misalignment.


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Vernaccia from...?
Here is a perfect case of oenological homonymy: the term Vernaccia has been used to designate three native grapes (and their designations) that have nothing in common, except the name.
Vernaccia di San Giminiano is a white grapes variety with a very low diffusion. It is cultivated in the small town of San Giminiano, in Tuscany, and is at the base of the homonymous designation Vernaccia di San Giminiano DOGC.
Vernaccia Nera is a black-berried variety in Marche region and at the base of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG, a red sparkling wine.
Last but not least, Vernaccia di Oristano is a native white variety of Sardinia. Vinified in purity is at the base of Vernaccia di Oristano DOC.


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Lois, from 13threads has invited all who wish to participate, to join in an interesting thread, inspired by the photographic project The Memory of my Wardrobe by Ida Taavitsainen.
Here is my story.
In late 1962 I met a Canadian fellow and we started to date, even invited him to my parents pub for Christmas.
His birthday is in late January so I set off one lunchtime with my boss, Carol Serokin, to buy a present.
We worked on Great Portland Street in London and it was just a 5 minute walk to Jaeger in Regents Street. I found just the right thing as the said boyfriend was always cold in England with no central heating. A beautifully made camel hair waistcoat, the back is also camel hair and it is fully lined.
The fawning salesman asked if I wanted large or extra large. Carol, who was 5ft 7" and a bit on the tubby side was not a good model. I hesitated, said the boyfriend was much, much bigger, whereupon, salesman said " Madam must remember that Madam is so petite that any gentleman will seem large to her"
I bought the extra large. I think he liked it.
We became engaged that April and married in September......still a great waistcoat.
Unsurprisingly many of the threads I have read refer to the now husband.
I have been a follower and an admirer of 13threads ever since I began in blogland. I'm sure Lois would love to hear from you too.


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ALX Uranium Corp. 2017 Annual General Meeting Results
ALX Uranium Corp. ("ALX" or the "Company") (TSXV: AL; FSE: 6LLN; OTC: ALXEF) is pleased to announce that its shareholders voted in favour of all items of business brought before them at the Company's Annual General Meeting (the "AGM") held on July 25, 2017, in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
At the AGM, shareholders voted in favour of all nominations to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), with Warren Stanyer, Jody Dahrouge, Howard Haugom, David Miller, Jean-Jacques Gautrot and Robert ("Sierd") Eriks each elected to the Board. The Board wishes to thank Steven Khan for his years of service as a Director of the Company, and welcomes his continuing contribution as a strategic advisor to ALX.
Shareholders also reappointed DeVisser Gray LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants as auditor of the Company, and approved the Company's stock option plan.
Subsequent to the AGM, the Board re-appointed Warren Stanyer as Executive Chairman, Sierd Eriks as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Groening, CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer, Roger Leschuk as Vice President, Corporate Development, and Christina Boddy as Corporate Secretary. The Board also confirmed nominations for the Audit, Compensation and Governance Committees.
About ALX
ALX's mandate is to provide shareholders with multiple opportunities for discovery and value creation by building and optimizing a portfolio of prospective uranium exploration properties through staking, joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures. The Company executes well-designed exploration programs using the latest technologies and has interests in over 100,000 hectares in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. ALX is based in Vancouver, BC, Canada and its common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "AL", on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol "6LLN" and in the United States OTC market under the symbol "ALXEF". Technical reports are available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) for several of the Company's active properties.
For more information about the Company, please visit the ALX corporate website at www.alxuranium.com or contact Roger Leschuk, Vice President, Corporate Development at Ph: 604.629.0293 or Toll-Free: 1.866.629.8368, or by email: email@example.com
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of ALX Uranium Corp.
"Warren Stanyer"
Warren Stanyer, Director and Chairman
Statements in this document which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. It is important to note that the Company's actual business outcomes and exploration results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for the Three Months ended March 31, 2017, which is available under Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.Except as required by law, we will not update these forward looking statement risk factors.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


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Worship Conference
Blogging is working so well for me that it deserves two banners! Go over to Shannon's Blog HERE and see what's working for everyone else!
I am having a fabulous time in SoCal at the Saddleback Worship Conference. As you might imagine, there is much discussion about what worship is. It is so much more than choosing the right song to go with the Pastor's theme, getting the congregation to lift their hands, or providing the right experience for the kids. Worship is a way of expressing the heart of appreciation that God has put in each of us.
I am very excited to see that a class on social media will be taught tomorrow, by Carlos Whittaker of Ragamuffin Soul. I am looking forward to experiencing the advanced class in the afternoon. Any way that I can further communicate with you, really works for me!


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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles could pay up to $105 million in fines and penalties and must buy back defective vehicles in an agreement with the federal government that will also require an independent monitor to oversee future vehicle recalls.
The automaker may have to buy back more than half a million vehicles with defective suspension parts if owners wish to sell those vehicles back to Chrysler, Fortune reports.
In its agreement with the Department of Transportation, Chrysler acknowledged violations of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act's provisions requiring repairs to vehicles with safety defects. But National Public Radio (NPR) reports that many of the remedies Chrysler offered did not fix the safety defects. Further, the company failed to give consumers the information they needed to take action on recalls; failed to produce the parts needed to fix defects and to make those repairs available to consumers. A hearing earlier in the month recounted problems with Chrysler's handling of 23 different recalls covering more than 11 million defective vehicles. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the agreement with Fiat Chrysler was an example of the "very aggressive" actions that automakers would face for failing to fix unsafe cars. "I think we are going to see the industry taking this issue more seriously," Mr. Foxx said during a conference call, the New York Times reports.
NPR reports that Fiat Chrysler has abysmal recall compliance rates. Some Jeeps have rear-mounted gas tanks that can catch fire in a rear-end collision, but only 12 percent of owners brought the vehicles in to be fixed after a recent recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requiring the automaker to offer cash incentives to more than a million of the Jeep owners or allow them to trade in their Jeeps at above market rates. These provisions are intended to boost the poor rate of compliance with recalls.
Chrysler has admitted Safety Act violations in three areas: effective and timely recall remedies, notification to vehicle owners and dealers, and notifications to NHTSA. Chrysler is required to pay a $70 million cash penalty. This is equal to the penalty imposed on Honda in January, according to Fortune. Chrysler must also spend at least $20 million on meeting performance requirements laid out by the federal government and the company could be subject to another $15 million if the independent monitor discovers additional violations of the Safety Act. The total in fines and penalties could reach $105 million. Chrysler will be subject to government oversight for the next three years and must hire an independent monitor approved by NHTSA to assess its recall performance.
"There's nothing more important to all of us here at [Fiat Chrysler] than the safety of our customers and their passengers," the company said in a statement. Chrysler sold 1.08 million vehicles in the first six months of 2015, a 6 percent increase from the same period last year, but last week Chrysler had to recall about 1.4 million vehicles after a story in Wired revealed a security flaw with some of the company's touch screen systems that made it possible for cyber hackers to remotely manipulate some of the vehicle's systems, Fortune reports.


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-The Interview-
Hey guys!
This is an interview between me (BriannaMarley) and my good friend Vivian.
Vivian is the real life submissive I loosely base Master of my Heart off of. She's the real deal, true life submissive and after much coaxing she's decided to let me interview her. So let's remember, this is a treat. I'm turning comments on, but keep in mind I'm monitoring them and you need to be signed in for it.
I won't tolerate any ignorant comments; remember Viv is a person and the basis for my story over on fanfiction.net. So I won't allow anyone to slander her in any way shape or form.
So you can leave comments, questions, etc and as soon as I or Viv can answer you we will. : )
Special Thanks to Viv for agreeing to this.
With that said, here we go….
BM: Hi Viv, thanks for joining me tonight. : )
V: No problem. I'm happy to come an answer your reader's burning questions.
BM: So, I thought we start out kinda easy. You know? The basics,
V: Oh God, here we go. *Sighs* Shoot babe. : )
BM: So my reader's want to know how closely to your story is to my story Master of my Heart / Keeper of my Soul?
V: I'd have to say B, its pretty close. Not everything in your outline happened to me but a decent amount did. Like you opener, mine started out fairly different. Before I met Master I was coming out of an abusive marriage and was pretty much at rock bottom in my life. I was looking for something, anything to fill the void that was inside me. I tried many things before I actually turned to group counseling, that's where I'd met a man that pretty much ruined my life. We started dating and at first everything was great. He'd mentioned in passing that he was into BDSM and wanted to try it with me. We did and I found it was something I really enjoyed, I never thought I could enjoy anything like that.
I'd never really heard of the BDSM community before hand. I knew people were into things like that but I never knew it was as big or organized. Sorry, now I'm getting off track/ahead of myself.
BM: You're fine. Take it where ever you're comfortable with and don't feel like you need to tell us things either,
V: I know, I just hate getting off track from your questions,
BM: That does happen a lot when we talk doesn't it?
V: *Smiles* Sooooooo anyway, your James character is right on. Those things you've described in the story, they're exactly the way we talked about them happening. I don't want to give anything away for your plot but my sciatic nerve, the dreams, being shot. That's all real. 'James' beat me with in an inch of my life that night. To be completely honest with you all, I'm a walking talking miracle. I should be dead right now, I was lucky.
BM: What made you get back into BDSM, after an experience like that, why?
V: You know this woman,
BM: You're right, I do. But they don't. *points to readers*
V: Like I've told you, once you have a taste if it's right for you that is, there's no going back. But it was Master who got me back into BDSM. Once I was healed I sought out communities that were local to me. One night I worked up the courage to go to one, it was a local munch for newbie's looking for new partners single scenes etc and that's where I met Master, we talked and spent a lot of time together. Master really turned my life around for the better. I owe him my life in more ways I can express.
BM: So how close would you say Edward is to your Master, personality wise that is?
V: Your Edward is a little more cryptic I think. Although I won't say that in the beginning of our relationship we didn't have misunderstandings.
It took me a while to learn to trust Master and that honestly didn't have much to do with him. It was more me and my history. It's hard, being in a position where you need something but aren't capable of really receiving it. It took a lot for me to trust then and I was lucky to find a Master that was patient enough to deal with me and all my emotional baggage.
Hell B, I've told you before, we didn't even have sex until we were a good 4 months into our relationship. Its not that we didn't want to either because Trust me we did. But Master always wanted to be sure we took things slow and steady, he never wanted to risk my safety or emotional welfare.
Everything he's always done for me has been carefully considered and well thought out and because of that I've never been happier or more satisfied in my entire life. I never thought I could have what we have together and have it actually work.
BM: I love our talk's hun and I totally feel like this interview is going to give my readers a better feel of what this stories is about. : )
V: I hope so, especially when they see where chapter 20 leaves them….
BM: LOL. Yea well, we'll see how that goes over wont we?
V: We will. LMFAO. I'm so glad I'm not you.
BM: lol. Yah yah yah. Moving on…. So, I'm noticing your always referring to Eric as 'Master' and never anything else, care to enlighten us?
V: That's too easy. I respect him.
BM: I'm slightly, somewhat confused,
V: Is that like "Slightly, Somewhat Worse?" Speaking of angry readers…. When's that updating again?
BM: Funny. Soon, I'm neglecting a little bit for the sake of pushing the next few chapters of MOMH/KOMS through. I feel like if I don't people will really kill. Now…I think you're avoiding,
V: Sorry, I couldn't help myself. You know I live for your updates. : )
BM: Sure you do. *Shakes head, laughing and points her finger* Answer the question.
V: I respect Master; therefore using any other form of acknowledgement doesn't feel right. It's not just respect like you think either; I don't respect him because I have to or because I'm his submissive. I respect him because of everything he's ever done for me. I can't even think of what kind of place I'd be in right now if I hadn't chosen to go to that open munch that night. Master makes my life worth living and I'm not being cliché.
BM: Fair enough, so how well is 'Bella' based off of you?
V: That's a loaded question.
BM: You think that's loaded?! Lol. Gosh, I'd better scratch some of these off…
V: Smart ass. You know I'm more than happy with your interpretation of 'Me' honestly, when I read MOMH I feel like I'm being psycho analyzed or something. You're really right on about some things and you get where I'm coming from. I never really got into major detail about how I felt about what happened to me with you. We talked about the events…the lead up and the effect, but my feelings have always been hard for me to express. I love that you hit me spot on, that my friend is the staple of a great writer. You're totally immersed in your characters and I totally feel invested in. Even if this is just a FF you're an awesome writer babe. To answer your question you write my persona well.
BM: You're making me all misty; you make me sound much better than I am. I get a lot of help from you & Eric. Not to mention Stef and my girls over on twitter and the readers…This story wouldn't exist without you guys and the support you give me.
V: It's true though. You're a great character writer, not many authors can do the whole in the first person thing and you pull it off. You my dear are way too modest. I don't even understand how you don't get a ton of reviews every chapter?! You've shown me the stats too, *points to readers* you guys need to give this lady some lovin.
BM: Thanks, and I don't need a ton of reviews every chapter. I hear from the same steady stream of people and I love that more than pointless 'update now's' I don't post this for reviews any way, I post cause I love to write and I enjoy sharing it with people who intern enjoy reading it. I don't need my ass kissed, I'm happy with what I get, even when its flames. God I love some of those flames.
V: I've read some of those 'flames'. People really get nuts huh? and I'm just saying, your good babe.
BM: Alright, no more compliments for me. Lets get back on topic, next question.
Edward, as you know has many submissive at a time. Is this normal behavior for someone who is living the lifestyle as a dominant?
V: Honestly? Everyone lives the life differently. There isn't really a wrong way or a right way. It's what works best for the participants. I can tell you, I don't like the idea of sharing my Master and he feels the same way. It works for us because we have a bond that's more than love. We find what we need in one another. Some people are never able to find that. I know that indirectly answers your question, but all I can say is its similar to people who are marries/in a long term relationship who agree on an 'open' armament. If it's what works for them who am I to judge? In a D/s relationship understanding and trust is key. So I suppose it is normal behavior if the arrangement deems it is.
BM: So you're saying Edward's behavior in the first chapters of Keeper is acceptable?
V: Why not? If it works for him and he has that understanding with the women who submit to him, sure. Everyone's in understanding, happy with needs being met and getting what they need. It may be illogical to an outsider but it's actually not all that rare in the community I'm involved with. Its not very uncommon to actually find a Dom that has two or three collard subs as well as a Dom with three or four un-collared 'playmates'.
I understand a few of you will read this and shake your head. I use to feel the same way years ago. The relationship you share with a submissive or dominant isn't just based on sexual needs. We draw other things from each other. Sometimes that means multiple partners, some all together some separate. It all about what works for you. Just like anything in life.
BM: Thanks for clearing that up for me, you wouldn't believe the heat I take for that little bit.
V: I'm sure you do, but who gives a shit what anyone thinks right? This isn't exactly traditional Edward and Bella…at least I don't remember reading in twilight that Bella was a submissive to a dominant that had been beaten almost to death…then again maybe I read the wrong book. This is fan fiction right? Anything goes and all that right??
BM: Yup.
V: So, what else do you have for me?
BM: Hows Eric with jealousy?
V: lol. Now he's much better, then not so much. He be mad if another man even glanced at me. He took it out on me once, inadvertently. There wasn't a punishment or anything he was just really grumpy and snippy. But I do remember later that night we'd had the best scene we'd ever had and I think the jealous fueled it.
We were living in Greenwich at the time, his driver came onto me while he ran back into the house for something…wasn't the same as your scenario in the fic, he never touched me or anything but Master still fired him after he'd 'handed him his ass' for blatantly ogling me and saying some pretty derogatory things. We'd only been in our relationship about a month and I still wasn't very comfortable. I think we both over reacted a little, but it was the first night he'd let me sleep in his bed,
BM: Which brings me to my next question, What's your room like at home?
V: Ahhh its Bella's room. That picture you have up on the freewebs site is my room at our house.
BM: Interesting......Has that always been your room for your entire relationship?
V: It has, I still sleep in there every now and then actually.
BM: So on a normal night, where do you sleep?
V: Either with Master in his bed or next to it on the zeppelin pillow on the floor next to Masters bed.
BM: That's not uncomfortable…sleeping on the floor like a dog?
V: Nope. Its not the actual floor, I'm sleeping on a comfy big ass pillow and I'm not treated like a dog. Its just what Masters mood is, I'll either be in my own bed, on the pillow, or in Masters bed. Like I've said, what works for Master and I might not work for other relationships,
BM: So how is that liberator furniture? Do you guys have any other pieces?
V: *looks to B's readers* OMFG. Go to this site. www.liberator.com If you don't have any of this stuff, get some. Trust me it's worth every penny.
Master has lots of pieces. My favorite is that piece that you're going to mention in chapter 24…
BM: *Elbows Vivian* Shhhhh…..
V: Right, sorry.
BM: It's OK. I'm trying to keep that on the DL but I'm excited too and I haven't even experience anything like that. You're a lucky girl.
V: Don't I know it.
BM: Ughhh don't rub it in.
V: I'll tell Master to get you and the hubs one for Christmas….
BM: Don't tease me about something like that. Lol. Hubs would love that though, hes much more supportive of my new interests than I thought he would be…
V: You call sex on a curve contoured pillow 'new interests'?
BM: *Shrugs* Hey, I have three kids all under 6. The ten minute quickie in the laundry room while the kids are all engrossed in a movie or something is adventurous to us,
V: Mmmhhhhmmmm. I've met your husband.
BM: You have, your point?
V: All I'm saying is, I hear the washing machine does wonders…..
BM: OK. Enough about my non-existent sex life. It's not nearly as interesting as yours. Speaking of which, I should probably be letting you go. Tell me where your going again?
V: Me? I'm going to Barcelona to kick the shit out of some stupid unsuspecting girl.
BM: Funny. You're totally going to confuse my readers.
V: lmfao. I love you babe.
BM: Haha. I love you too. : )
V: We should do another one of these, maybe with Master next time?
BM: I'll see if they want more. *Looks to readers* Eric would be fun to have around Bri for a night….
V: Hmmm, he could teach that old dog of yours some new tricks….
BM: Hey, my dog is not old and he's still got plenty of tricks.
BM: Ughhh bitch. : ) Have a nice weekend getaway babe.
V: Don't worry, I will. ; )
BM: There you go with the rubbing it in shit again.
V: LOL. See ya baby-
BM: Yea. Call me when your back, we'll do another.
V: You got it babe. *Waves to readers* See ya guys. Make sure you forward your question to B, I'll answer what I can. : )


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I'm a woman about to walk down the street.
It's a beautiful day. It's kinda hot. Pants won't do. I'll wear a dress. Shave/dress/examine self in mirror. I like this dress. Hmm, it's a little short. I'll wear bike shorts underneath.
My phone's loaded up with a podcast that'll keep me company on my walk. Sunglasses on. Comfy flats on. I'm headed to the coffee shop. It's early on a Saturday morning. The coffee shop will be quiet. Just how I like it.
Let's go.
The first five minutes of the walk pass by without incident. I come to the end of the residential section of my neighborhood. I hang a right by the abandoned electronics store. I look down the street. It's mostly abandoned. Except for two men in the distance.
I'm a fast walker. I catch up to them quickly. I'm 10 steps behind them now. Are they father and son? Nephew and uncle? Friends? The young one is walking slowly to keep up with the old one. The old one is moving, but barely. He seems to be having a hard time standing up straight. Are they drunk? It's 9:00 AM.
I'm too aware of my awareness of them. Why is the mere presence of men a legitimate concern for women? Is that true? Am I just a baby? What did Louis C.K. say about men in relation to women? "There is no greater threat to women than men."
I was enjoying my walk. Now I just want it to end. Should I have stayed home? Is this how I die? Will my roommate know the path I walked so he can come looking for me if these two men abduct me? Would any of this be happening if I'd worn pants instead of this stupid dress?
I'm now five steps behind the dudes. Should I be legitimately concerned for my well-being? Are they acting strangely, or am I overreacting? Oh god, they've stopped walking. They glance at me. Brush it off Beth. My brain is looping Homeland Security advisory announcements. "If you see something, say something." "Report any suspicious activity." Is crushing a soda can on the ground repeatedly with one's foot suspicious? That's what the older man, now only three feet from me, is doing. Is this aggressive assault of a soda can meant to be a threat? I don't give myself enough time to find out. I walk by, key word walk. I don't change my pace. I don't let them know they've freaked me out big time with their aggressive can-crushing and general weird-dude-ness.
I come to the end of the street, cross at one crosswalk, and then another. Only then do I let myself look back. They're out sight. No trace of them. Sigh of relief. A man in a Honda speeds by me, hollering something out his window that I don't catch. Let's pretend he said, "Young lady! I hope you enjoy your walk! I hope no one harasses you or makes you feel uncomfortable!"
I make it to the coffee shop.
45 minutes later. Good cappuccino. Think I'll head home now.
I take a different route. I don't want to run into the soda-can-abuser and his friend again. It's later in the day. The streets are busier now. Every man who passes me by looks me up and down. Let's not wear this dress again Beth. An unwashed 50-something man on a bicycle attempts to hold a conversation with me. No thank you. He winks and pedals off.
I get home. I take off the dress. I put on ancient sweatpants and a t-shirt. The t-shirt is a little snug. I change into the baggiest t-shirt I own. I look at my dress lying on the ground. I ponder cutting it up. The fabric might be useful for an embroidery project I'm working on. Plus, it was a little tight across my ribcage.
No. Fuck that. I'm going out to dinner tonight. I'll wear the dress.
Maybe I'll take my car.


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It has been an exciting week, Oracle 12c R2 came out and suddenly was time to refresh the RAC test environments. My friend Jacques opted for an upgrade from 188.8.131.52 to 188.8.131.52 (here the link to his blog post), I started with a fresh installation, because I also upgraded the Operating System to OEL 7.3.
Compared to 12c R1 there are new options on the installation process, but general speaking the wizard is quite similar.
The first breakthrough is about the installation simplified with an image based, no more runIstaller.sh to invoke but …
Unpack the .Zip file directly inside the Grid Infrastructure Home of the first cluster node as described below:
[grid@oel7node06 ~]$ mkdir -p /u01/app/220.127.116.11/grid [grid@oel7node06 ~]$ chown grid:oinstall /u01/app/126.96.36.199/grid [grid@oel7node06 ~]$ cd /u01/app/220.127.116.11/grid [grid@oel7node06 grid]$ unzip -q download_location/grid_home_image.zip # From an X session invoke the Grid Infrastructure wizard: [grid@oel7node06 grid]$ ./gridSetup.sh
The second screenshot list the new Cluster typoligies available on 12c R2:
- Oracle Standalone Cluster
- Oracle Cluster Domain
- Oracle Domain Services Cluster
- Oracle Member Clusters
- Oracle Member Cluster for Oracle Database
- Oracle Member Cluster for Applications
In my case I'm installing an Oracle Standalone Cluster
And now time for testing.


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I am really PISSED OFF and I need to say something. If I don't it will just turn into buried anger which is a highway to bitterness and I don't relish the idea of being that "bitter old man down the hall". Anyway I am no Rick Mercer but I will rant anyway.
I just finished reading (well actually skimming, I will do a more in-depth read over the next few days) a report on the dismal classroom conditions in Alberta public schools. And, again, it is the kids that need the help the most that are paying the price for those dismal conditions. You can view it here if you are interested but be warned it could have the same effect on you as it did on me which is PISSED OFF.
I'm PISSED OFF by the type of public policy that leads to these conditions. This is public policy that demonstrates a silo thinking mindset. That is a mindset that doesn't take into account the ramifications made by a decision or policy on other areas of the community. It's that "it's all about me" thinking on an institutional scope. That type of silo thinking does not contribute to the multifaceted concept of access. If you have never needed it or experienced it, access to teaching aids is just as important as access to a building.
The regulations are there, the infrastructure is there, the need is definitely there but where is the political will. The idea of enforcing these standards is now more about risk mitigation rather than community need.
I have spend over fifty years dealing with, advising on, preparing for, reviewing plans and impact studies, etc. etc. etc. The national building code added accessibility standards (albeit a little dated now) in 1976. Coming up to forty years and where are we. Sure there may be more basic awareness regarding "physical" access and a few more ramps but a ramp doesn't make a library completely accessible, (ask a person with a visual impairment). We need to get past this "build environment" concept and start looking at shared space.
I'm PISSED OFF at a whole new generation of persons with disabilities adopting this attitude "things aren't that bad". They are right to a point. However our system is being eroded and too many of that generation don't seem to recognize the shrinking pond that is suppose to hold our social safety net.
I'm PISSED OFF with a government that moves more to community self policing but then creates a system where one needs a degree to manoeuvre the administrative version of Never Never Land. I've done enough appeals for people and know how complicated they can be.
I'm PISSED OFF because the only graphic I could find was the one above that stereo types access. Again it is not just about accessing the building but having access to the services in that building.
I'm PISSED OFF because I do not have one sibling who has ever had a wheelchair accessible home. So what does that tell you about a family of six kids? And they don't even see it as an issue.
I am PISSED OFF with the community. The people who prefer to remain ignorant of the ever evaporating social safety net. I know way to many people who only think of access when it's time to meet up with Terry. We need to break this mindset and start recognizing access for the complexity of what it is. I am getting tired of these classroom conditions type articles. Let's change that.
But mostly I am PISSED OFF with those 40% of the community that failed to take advantage of their access to democracy, the polling booth! The people who don't go out to vote are the same types that don't see access as an issue. If you get hit by a car and wind up in a wheelchair that ramp will look pretty good. But if your not using your influence to protect democracy and we continue to let it be eroded (check Bill C-51) no ramp in the world will make the lack of democracy accessible.
Just one man's opinion