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As you might imagine, I see great deal of struggling in my law practice, dealing as I do with folks who've had critical insurance benefits denied when they needed them most. Disability benefit claimants and their families struggle to do without the financial lifeline they were led led to believe would be there. Health benefit claimants and their families struggle to persevere in the face of terrifying medical issues bereft of the peace of mind their insurance was supposed to provide. Pension claimants and their families face their dotage under the specter of impoverishment.
And some of them experience shame as a result of their struggles. In the main these are people who have worked hard for many years to earn -- earn -- the benefits which are ultimately denied to them. They are accustomed to, and have earned, self-sufficiency. And they are told when they seek the insurance benefits they have earned that they're goldbrickers, malingerers, frauds. And they must seek help, or suffer in silence.
There's no shortage of shame these days, albeit most often from things far from shame-worthy. Meanwhile there often seems to be no shame at all where it ought to be.
I'm looking at you, ERISA insurance industry.
I am proud of my ERISA clients, as they seek to recoup no more than what they have earned. They do not only help themselves: their struggles sometimes lead to tweaks in an unfair law which might ameliorate the suffering of others in the same way.
We make our meager efforts to help ERISA claimants get the benefit they've earned, and sometimes to facilitate their recoupment of the pride and peace of mind they've earned. Others struggle in a multitude of manners in other arenas. No one -- no one -- makes it through without struggling.
So whatever your struggles may be, there's no reason for shame on that account. Fight the good fight, whatever your fight may be.
Thanks to the folks at Ace of Spades, and to EM and Warden, who remind us all there's no shame in struggling.
BTW, the Ace of Spades Morons (their word, not mine) are very, very witty, and more entertaining commentary is nowhere to be found IMO. And yesterday they just might have saved a life.

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Without their leader, the Golden State Warriors pulled out a 110-99 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday after being down by 11 points in the 4th quarter and outscoring Portland 34-12 in the final 12 minutes.
Injured superstar PG Steph Curry was right there with them on the sideline, cheering them on as he recovers from his knee injury. After the game, around 3:30am, Curry sent out some congratulations via Twitter to a few teammates for a gutsy win that put them up 2-0 in the series.
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Fastball (ファストボール Fasutobōru?) is a POW move used by Sonic the Hedgehog, with the aid of Amy Rose, in Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. When performing this move, Sonic has Amy use her Piko Piko Hammer to send him spinballing into a foe. This attack may leave the foe sluggish.
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How the Old Testament and New Testament Collide in King David's Life
by Cate Russell-Cole
8/29/2016 / Christian Living
If there is any place within the Bible where the principles of the Old Testament (law) and New Testament (life in the Spirit) dovetail, it's in the life of King David. Regardless of his powers as the King of Isra'el, David lived much of his life in submission to God and guided by His Spirit. As a result, he was able to partially transcend the limits of the law, and live a life of spiritual wisdom which was a millennia out of the reach of others.
The laws handed down through Moses allowed punishment and retribution for sin. They functioned as scales of justice: if someone did wrong, they were paid back equally. While David often delivered punishment in alignment with the law, he was also able to "let the Spirit renew [his] thoughts and attitudes and put on [a] new nature, created to be like God - truly righteous and holy." [Ref. Ephesians 4:23-24]
Until I began to study David, I presumed that such an esteemed warrior would rectify issues with any enemy by violence. I was wrong. David never engaged in needless violence which was outside the boundaries of the law (despite temptation to do otherwise as a young man in 1 Samuel 25), and in Psalm 37, David surprised me by saying this:
"Be still in the presence of the LORD,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don't worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop being angry!
Turn from your rage!
Do not lose your temper
it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the LORD will possess the land." Psalm 37:7-9
Even in our time, this is what we would consider an enlightened attitude. For the Old Testament, particularly when people wanted him dead, it's exceptional and an undeniable mark of the presence of the Holy Spirit.
While the Psalms are not in chronological order, Psalm 35 refers to attempts to usurp his Divinely ordained rule, which is a challenge which repeatedly threatened and worried King David, even into his old age. [Read Psalm 71 for more.]
Psalm 35:7: "I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me.
I did them no wrong, but they dug a pit to catch me."
and verse 11: "Malicious witnesses testify against me.
They accuse me of crimes I know nothing about."
David, being David, took these problems to the Lord, as other parts of Psalm 35 show.
"O LORD, oppose those who oppose me.
Fight those who fight against me.
Put on your armour, and take up your shield.
Prepare for battle, and come to my aid.
Lift up your spear and javelin
against those who pursue me.
Let me hear you say,
"I will give you victory!"
Bring shame and disgrace on those trying to kill me;
turn them back and humiliate those who want to harm me.
Blow them away like chaff in the wind
a wind sent by the angel of the LORD.
Make their path dark and slippery,
with the angel of the LORD pursuing them.
I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me.
I did them no wrong, but they dug a pit to catch me.
So let sudden ruin come upon them!
Let them be caught in the trap they set for me!
Let them be destroyed in the pit they dug for me.
Then I will rejoice in the LORD.
I will be glad because he rescues me." Psalm 35:1-9 NLT
Hold on, didn't I just say that David had adopted a nature that was beyond the limitations of law-based thinking? If I return to the book of Ephesians, verse 5:8b encourages us to "live as people of the light." We are to live with love, speaking pleasantly and being thankful to to God, and we are to "carefully determine what pleases the Lord." [Ref. Ephesians 5:10] Requesting that our enemies be shamed and disgraced sounds nothing like that!
Listen to Psalm 37:3-9 and you will find the Spirit-led part of David, which later took over.
"Trust in the LORD and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you your heart's desires.
Commit everything you do to the LORD.
Trust him, and he will help you.
He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn,
and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.
Be still in the presence of the LORD,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don't worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop being angry!
Turn from your rage!
Do not lose your temper
it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the LORD will possess the land."
That sounds more like, "don't sin by letting anger control you." [Ref. Ephesians 4:26] So why does David undulate between Old Testament thinking and being led by the Holy Spirit? The answer is in Psalm 37:25.
"Once I was young, and now I am old.
Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned
or their children begging for bread."
With age comes experience. That creates wisdom and a desire to live in peace. That would account for part of David's change in attitude, but there is a second dynamic at work here. David died aged seventy. He'd been blessed with the Presence of the Holy Spirit since he was a teenager, and as the years unfolded, David had spent a great deal of time seeking the Lord, and learning from the Holy Spirit. The Lord's Heart had been able to sink in and radically modify his behaviour.
I have a great affection for the older David; the ageing father who was concerned about the young Solomon's ability to rule the nation, who was passionate about teaching the next generation of Hebrews about the Lord, poured his time into preparing for the temple which was to house the Ark of the Covenant and the Presence of God, and who died with an incredible grace, which made the law look inadequate and incomplete. As we observe the United Nations Day of Peace this year, may we also adopt the same attitude that the Holy Spirit developed within David:
"Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it." Psalm 34:14
For more information on King David, please have a meander through the King David Project Facebook page, our web site and our blog, "Masada Rain." The blog houses many useful resources on studying, David plus bits and pieces of information which don't neatly fit into article form. Please ignore dates and use the search feature to find what you want. The web site has resources on David's family tree, life and the Psalms. All content is creative commons and non-profit. Sharing of the project's work would be deeply appreciated.
Masada Rain Blog: https://masadarain.wordpress.com
The project web site: http://cateartios.wix.com/kingdavidproject
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/fromdespairtodeliverance
"From Despair to Deliverance: the King David Project," is a non-profit ministry, that seeks to make the life of King David easy to understand and relevant, so that believers gain inspiration and comfort from the life of King David. The project is run by Cate Russell-Cole, a Christian writer from Brisbane, Australia.
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Caught In a Jam
Nixon Montgomery Black
Three years later
She only wore pink on Sundays.
I swear, if it weren't for coffee and Aunt Sylvia's food, I wouldn't survive. I actually had two coffee pots. One for home with the largest capacity carafe I could find. And another at work which I bought myself since they didn't provide coffee. Seriously, what kind of construction site doesn't have coffee? I woke up to it, I used it as a crutch during the day, and as soon as we got home every night I'd push the flashing red button and listen for the drip.
Tonight was especially exhausting. I worked a ten hour shift and then went to derby practice for an hour. Yes, even zebras go to practices sometimes just to keep their skills in check. But after lifting and walking all day it wasn't my first pick of activities. We ate dinner, thanks to Sylvia I didn't have to cook, and went through our nightly routine.
Now here I sat on living room couch alone while she slept. I was supposed to finish a slide show for my Econ class but the longer I sat here, the more it didn't get done. I sat back into the cushions and closed my eyes as the last sip of coffee ran down my throat. And like they did every night, my thoughts drifted to Journey.
I'd heard things through the proverbial vine, some I treasured and some I despised. I despised hearing that she'd married Justin after finishing school. But she'd given up on her dream of being a nurse in favor of the title of Mrs. Conrad; never even stepping foot in a hospital. But then again, I'd also heard she had quit school to become a stripper and Justin had moved on. Who knew what the real truth was? I'd only heard one that I really believed. That she'd decided to start some rebellion against an administrator at Duke University—now that sounded like her.
I got up and made another cup, stirring in way too much creamer, so much that my coffee was now cold. I peeked into the bedroom and she was sound asleep. When I closed the bedroom door it squeaked and she rolled over but remained dormant. It was a shame to feel this way. I felt guilty every night when I sat here alone and completely reveled in just the state of being alone with my thoughts of Journey. But I needed it and felt the withdrawals if I shied away.
I sat back on the couch and let the heels of my palms dig into my eye sockets, shutting out the light so I could focus on her. It was getting more and more difficult to remember what she looked like or how she smelled. But I remembered the little things. I remembered she called all Coke products Coke and didn't get how some people called it Soda or Pop. She always took out one strand of hair and wrapped it around her hairband proclaiming it made her ponytail look good. She constantly stole my boxers to sleep in, even though she had a slew of boyfriends to steal from. She had a triangle of freckles on her right earlobe. I could tell the difference between her 'pissed off' whine and her 'feelings hurt' sob from oceans away.
I heard footsteps from the girl in my life as she entered the room but I wasn't ready to let go of Journey just yet and rejoin reality. Her hands, soft and warm pulled mine from my face. I could smell the shampoo that Reed insisted I buy for her. At the time I had no clue what girls liked. I'd had to learn quickly.
She huffed out a tired but annoyed sigh at me and I opened my eyes to see red curls and freckles everywhere. She literally was covered scalp to feet in clusters of light brown freckles and I'd seen every inch of her. She wiped away tears I didn't know were there and then wiped her fingers on my pajama pants. Before me was the most beautiful creature I'd ever laid eyes on.
She finally knew she had my attention and I knew by the smirk on her face it would be good, whatever came out of her sweet mouth.
"What is it button? It's late." I asked her, rewiping my face.
She batted her big eyelashes at me and put her tiny hands on her hips. "Daddy, I think I need a bunny wabbit. Parker said he has a bunny wabbit. I need one too."
I sucked my lips in between my lips and bit down desperate not to smile at how damn cute she was—especially when she was as drop dead serious as she was right now.
"Scout, we can't have a rabbit in an apartment. They don't allow pets." This probably wouldn't have flown with a regular three year old. But did I have a regular three year old—No.
I blame Falcon. Let me reiterate—I blame Falcon.
He came in one day when she was about eight months old and gave me this huge pack of DVDs, flash cards and books. I didn't even look at it for months. I was too busy being a zombie and trying not to completely suck at the 'Dad' thing. But what I didn't know was that Storey and Aunt Sylvia were using it when they kept her. It was some kind of "I Taught My Baby To Read" kit. Well, it turned out my baby could freakin' read. By the time she was two, she could read an entire first grade book front to back and write her name, which was difficult since I named her Scout Alessandra Black. But she could.
A few months ago her four year old preschool teacher told Storey, who usually picked her up from school, that she was too advanced and needed to be moved to the five year old Kindergarten class. Storey and Aunt Sylvia were excited. But my Daddy worry force field kicked in immediately. She was only three years old. I wasn't ready for her to enter into anything that remotely resembled real school. Preschool is one thing, playing kitchen and nap time, but the word Kindergarten threw me off. I relented and allowed her to enroll—but I didn't like it one bit.
"When we move to a big house we can get one," she told herself more than me.
"If you say so, now is that what got you out of bed, dreams of big houses and rabbits?"
That cracked her up. I touched the cluster of freckles on the tip of her nose, "Back to bed. Do you need a ride?"
She giggled and climbed up on the arm of the sofa. I backed up to it and she climbed on. This was our thing. I don't think the kid had ever walked herself to bed. I was incredibly lucky. She was so precious to everyone. And Aunt Sylvia never treated her like she was anything but another one of her own grandchildren.
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|Data Paper: Mechanism to incentivise discovery of biodiversity data resources." BMC Bioinformatics 12(Suppl 15):S2 (2011). http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2105/12/S15/S2"
ViBRANT partners were part of the GBIF task group that addressed the problem of encouraging data publication. The results were published in a special issue of BMC Bioinformatics and led directly to innovations by Pensoft described below.
In October 2011, ZooKeys launched its multiple-choice model for publishing biodiversity data that provides a non-exclusive choice of mechanisms for the publication of data of different kinds and complexity, in co-operation with specialised data repositories and data aggregators, based on the previously published Pensoft Data Publishing Policies and Guidelines for Biodiversity Data. One of the most important steps in this direction was the launch of an innovative route for publishing occurrence data and taxon checklists using an approved TDWG standard (Darwin Core), enriched metadata descriptions for published datasets, and the possibility of downloading both data and metadata in a machine-readable form, the Darwin Core Archive. This is supported by a specialised GBIF tool, the Integrated Publishing Toolkit (IPT) and Scratchpads. Use of this tool allows the production of "Data Paper" manuscripts that formally describe a dataset's metadata as a peer-reviewed and citable scholarly publication[1].
The GBIF - Pensoft workflow of data publishing and automated generation of data paper manuscripts
A second important element of the multiple-choice data publishing model of Pensoft's journals was the integration of its data publishing workflow with the Dryad Digital Repository, thus providing an option to its authors to archive data files of different kinds and complexity (e.g., phylogenetic, morphometric, ecological, environmental, etc.). The workflow of deposition of data in Dryad was illustrated by three exemplar papers [2],[3],[4].
Pensoft's latest innovation was announced on the 22nd of November 2011 with the launch of an automated export and indexing of identification keys metadata published in the journals in KeyCentral – a global database of keys and other identification resources for living organisms.
- Data Paper: Mechanism to incentivise discovery of biodiversity data resources." BMC Bioinformatics 12(Suppl 15):S2 (2011). "http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2105/12/S15/S2
- An account of the taxonomy and distribution of Syllidae (Annelida, Polychaetes) in the eastern Mediterranean, with notes on the genus Prosphaerosyllis San Martín, 1984 in the Mediterranean." ZooKeys 150 (2011): 281-326. "http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.150.2146
- Review of the sawfly genus Empria (Hymenoptera, Tenthredinidae) in Japan." ZooKeys 150 (2011): 347-380. "http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.150.1968
- Bush Blitz aids description of three new species and a new genus of Australian beeflies (Diptera, Bombyliidae, Exoprosopini)." ZooKeys 150 (2011): 231-280. "http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.150.1881


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The Fin MILLHOG® Tube Fin Removal Tool is designed to peel back 4" of fin in less than two minutes to permit rapid inspection and X-ray of the weld for quality control. Suitable for tube repair and replacement, this portable tool mounts rigidly in the tube I.D., has no reaction torque to the operator, bevels the tube end simultaneously, and requires no cutting oils.
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Could someone explain a couple of small things to me ?
First a bit of context and goal. I would like to install Centos 7; Apache; Postgresql 10; Php 7.1
Centos and Apache done, Postgres 10: done I am now stumbling upon a few issues with PHP
1- What is the difference between php71-.. and php71w-.. ?
2- I can't find any mod_php for apache in this repository, the only one I could find was php71w from a repo called webtatic;
when I install php71-pgsql it is not listed in phpinfo() even though I see it where listing php-m
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(Philadelphia, NY April 17, 2009) — Just days after Lambda Legal, with the assistance of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, filed a federal lawsuit against the Indian River Central School District, the District said it will allow Ashley Petranchuk to form a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA).
"After years of denying students like Ashley, her brother Charlie and others their right to form a GSA, Indian River is taking an important first step toward righting its wrongs," said Lambda Legal attorney Michael Kavey. "Respecting students' freedom to stand up for themselves and each other is a key part of creating a safe learning environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth and their allies."
"We hope the District's statement that it will finally allow the GSA signals an effort to fully address the discriminatory atmosphere at the schools," said Sudwiti Chanda, a partner in the New York offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. "We will work with Ashley to ensure that the District follows through on its promise to promote tolerance and inclusiveness by providing support, and equal opportunity and treatment to the GSA."
A letter sent by the school district's attorney indicates that Ashley will be allowed to form the GSA student club beginning Monday, April 20, the first school day after spring break. On April 8, 2009, Lambda Legal and Kirkland & Ellis LLP filed a lawsuit representing former student Charlie Pratt and his sister, current sophomore Ashley Petranchuk, in the US District Court for the Northern District of New York, The suit describes the severe harassment that Charlie endured throughout his time as a student in the Indian River Central School District. Students attacked him relentlessly with antigay and sexist slurs, including names like "faggot," "sissy," "queer," and "fudgepacker," often in the presence of teachers who failed to intervene. Students also pushed him into walls and lockers, threatened him, threw food and other objects at him, spat on him, and vandalized his locker with antigay slurs. Staff members at the high school often joined the harassment by ridiculing Charlie with stereotypically effeminate gestures in front of other students.
As described in court papers, then-principal James Kettrick — now the District's superintendent — refused to take appropriate action, and instead told Charlie and his parents, Bobbi and Todd Petranchuk, that Charlie should "tone it down" to avoid harassment. The principal also refused Bobbi Petranchuk's request to train teachers to address antigay bullying, and he failed to change the school's written policies to match state anti–harassment laws covering sexual orientation. Left with no other options, Charlie's parents withdrew him from school for his own protection.
While Charlie was at the high school, the school repeatedly refused to allow students to form a GSA. Last fall, Charlie's sister, Ashley Petranchuk, again requested permission to start a GSA. She was turned down by the assistant principal and principal, who said such a club would bother parents and students. She and her brother sought the assistance of Lambda Legal.
"I am excited to be able to form the Gay–Straight Alliance at Indian River High School," said Petranchuk. "Students working together can help make the school a safer place than it was when my brother was forced to leave."
While the District's approval of a GSA addresses some aspects of the lawsuit, Lambda Legal and Kirkland & Ellis LLP will press forward with other claims, including claims for damages on behalf of both plaintiffs. The lawsuit seeks damages for Charlie for violations of the federal Constitution's Equal Protection Clause and Free Speech Clause, as well as for violations of Title IX, the Federal Equal Access Act, and New York state antidiscrimination laws.
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Back by popular demand, Historic Richmond Association will be hosting old timey trolley tours through Historic Richmond, during Miracle on Morton Street Festival, Dec. 1, noon – 7:00 p.m. on Morton Street in downtown Richmond.
"During Richmond's 175th Birthday Celebration, the trolley tours and rides were one of the most popular activities, and the trolley stayed full all day. So during Miracle on Morton Street, the free trolley tours will return again," said Rebecca Maitland, president, Historic Richmond Association.
The Fort Bend Museum will be hosting tours of landmarks throughout Richmond. So those on the trolley tours can stop along the way, tour a landmark and then get back on the trolley and go to the next stop for another tour, or stay on the trolley and return to Morton Street for more fun and food.
There will also be a large Kidz Zone with tons of fun for the little ones, as well as plenty of shopping, food, vendors, and fun for the whole family. There will also be all day entertainment.
"This is the 10th Annual Miracle on Morton Street, so we are looking forward to seeing the community out kicking off the Christmas Season. Morton Street will be filled with all of the sites and sounds of the holidays. There will be a handbell choir and kettle corn popping and so so much more, it will be a wonderful day for all. But most of all Santa will be there all day for photo ops and talking to kids," Maitland said.
Opening ceremonies are at noon, and trolley rides begin a 1:00, street entertainment begins at 12:30.
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The Big Johnson is back! Well, not the Big Johnson itself, but it's the exact same product under a different name. Actually, I think, the original name: the Fisco Big T.
If you don't recall, the Big Johnson was the best measuring tape ever. I love it and I was heartbroken when it was no longer available, probably six years ago. Fisco was selling it through Sears/KMart for a little while, but it was still hard to get. Ordering it direct from the UK really wasn't an option.
But now it appears multiple people are selling the Big T on Amazon. It appears to be identical to the Big Johnson measuring tape I dearly love and available in multiple widths/lengths as well as standard/metric/mixed markings.
On a side note, be very careful when purchasing items on Amazon from 3rd-party sellers. Amazon is being flooded with counterfeit Chinese products with horrible quality. Always check out the "Sold by" to see the seller's rating. Look for a seller with at least 90% positive feedback and at least a couple dozen feedbacks spread over at least several months. You should never purchase anything on Amazon from a seller that is "Just Launched" or has very recent feedback. You can't believe the "Ships from", they'll say they're shipping from the US but they're lying. You'll most likely receive a horrible quality product that doesn't even look like what you ordered or never get your order at all. The scam is that they try to make excuses and drag you past the 30-day limit for returns. Yes, you can probably get your money back from Amazon but you've wasted a lot of time and hassle.
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Click here to see the full list of Fisco Big T Tape Measure models on Amazon


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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Inga or Ice Cream Bean
The Inga tree is putting out a lot of pods with the sweet fluffy pulp between the seeds. I don't think Ben and Jerry's have to worry as the flavor and texture isn't that great. I was reading up on this tree and found the Inga Foundation dedicated to providing alternatives to slash and burn agriculture they use planting methods to create fertilizer through mulching the cuttings and leaves of the Inga Tree. I'm going to propagate more trees and use them to intercrop with cacao and cupuacu.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Long-stem Planting
A new technique from Australia that looks interesting. A good way to use those seedlings in the nursery that never got planted. Screen shot on right
Saturday, August 8, 2009
What Happened to July?
Its been a month since my last post . I'll have to try harder to stay current, It was a big month with a lot of construction on the highway. Lychee and Mangos the big summer fruits were in stock, but not a big year for either on Kauai. I'll just post some photos and call this "Images of July"
The tree close up is young Mammey Sapote fruit and flowers
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The start of spring means storing away your heavy coats, chunky scarves, and combat boots. Chinos, T-shirts, shirts, and jersey will become your go-to pieces in a few weeks, but with the cold weather still present, a lightweight jacket is essential or warmer. With the official start of spring quickly approaching, it's time to start thinking about ways to transition your wardrobe.
Since it's still not quite warm enough to justify tees and short pants, we're breaking down five key jacket styles that work for in-between weather. Below, you'll find 3 spring jacket trends to wear —all of which are just as cool as they are practical.
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Office Fit Out in the South of England
Since the UK has an uneven economic geography, growth is seeing greater levels in the South of England than in the North. While actually addressing the longstanding North-South divide may be very difficult, few people doubt its existence. There may be an academic debate about where the exact boundary between North and South is, but most of us are able to identify which side of the line we are on.
Is in this context that office improvements in the South of England can be considered. The cost of land tends to be high and space is at a premium. Even changes to planning legislation have not meant that it is easy for fresh office construction to happen because of the rising demand for housing. For these reasons, an office fit out in the South of England can be a great way of upgrading existing corporate accommodation.
Mind the gap
The performance of the financial services sector in the UK frequently outpaces the performance of the remaining manufacturing industries, which has regional consequences. While some improvements to transport infrastructure may help northern growth, the chances are that economic growth will still be concentrated in the South of England.
If the proceeds of economic growth are not distributed more evenly around the country, then the pressures on land in the South of England are likely to grow. This will give businesses a greater incentive to use their office accommodation more effectively. An office fit out in the South of England may therefore be more affordable than relocation. Moving invariably carries risks, while improving property can provide an organisation with more options.
Local experience is significant
An office fit out should be carried out by an enterprise that has plenty of expertise and local knowledge. This will help it to get great value for its clients. If a company wants an office fit out in the South of England, then it would be wise to hire a contractor familiar with London and the neighbouring areas.
Congestion is worth thinking about
Improving the interior of offices is not straightforward work, especially if it is being undertaken in the capital. Congestion can be a problem and it is best if a contractor has bags of experience in using the roads. If a company has not performed an office fit out in the South of England before then it could find itself taking on more than it bargained for, and the result of this could be a project adversely affected by delays.
Most firms seeking an office fit out inside the South of England are unlikely to want to put everything on hold while a contractor tries to make up for getting behind. The safest way of avoiding the potential problem is to make a deal with a contractor that has the necessary geographical knowledge to get everything finished on time.
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The Collectors (2020)
The Collectors is a British television drama about Her Majesty's Customs and Excise in the fictional Dorset town of Wrelling. Produced by the BBC, one series of 10 episodes was first shown in 1986. Location scenes were filmed around the English resorts of Poole and Weymouth, in particular featuring the old Poole Customs House on the harbour.
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- Runtime: 50
- Budget: $75,000,000
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Leadership Lessons from the Wright Brothers
THE WRIGHT BROTHERS were born into an exciting period of American history. A time of great progress. Life-changing progress.
It was their character that served them well in pursuing their passion for manned flight. The genius of the Wright brothers wasn't just that they invented a plane. It is that they figured out how to control it—how to fly it. David McCullough captures this well in one of the best leadership books of 2015. The quotes in this post are from his book, The Wright Brothers.
Their story provides us with many lessons for leaders. It's a story of the possibilities that show themselves when we approach life from the right perspective.
Their mission was exciting but it was dangerous. They were putting their lives at risk. "But the brothers, ever conscious of the risks involved, had already decided they must never fly together. That way, if one were to be killed, the other could still carry on the work."
Their courage was driven by their belief and confidence in what they were doing. They knew how to deal with failure. Failure informed the process and thus spurred them on. Impossible problems are solved with hard work and attention to detail. In the beginning, they got little support from others. They were ridiculed by neighbors and the establishment in Washington D.C. Their time at Kitty Hawk was physically challenging as they dealt with the elements—the mosquitoes, the heat, the winds—but they persisted. They were highly-disciplined and focused. They were motivated by their work and found joy in it. Thus they were able to keep a proper perspective on either external criticisms or adulation.
Life-Long Learning
Although neither brother went to college or even finished high school, they were well educated. Their father, Bishop Wright, who was an itinerant minister, kept the house well stocked with books. He "heartily championed the limitless value of reading," and insisted that the children learn to use the English language properly. "He was never overly concerned about his children's attendance at school. If one or the other of them chose to miss a day or two for some project or interest he thought worthy, it was all right. And certainly, he ranked reading as worthy." It was a book from their family library, Animal Mechanism, that sparked Wilbur's interest in "aerial locomotion." Reading fueled their curiosity about nearly everything—Wilbur especially so. They never stopped learning.
The brother knew how to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively. Because of how they were brought up, their command of the English language was impressive. Wilbur was "an exceptional public speaker and lucid writer." When he spoke in public, "his remarks were invariably articulate, to the point, and quite memorable." "His vocabulary and use of language were of the highest order, due in large measure to standards long insisted upon by his father."
The brothers worked well together and played to each other's strengths. They understood each other. "Not that things always went smoothly. They could be highly demanding and critical of each other, disagree to the point of shouting 'something terrible.' At times, after an hour or more of heated argument, they would find themselves as far from agreement as when they started, except that each had changed to the other's original position." It was their way of working out the solutions to the problems they faced.
It was their character that tied all of their strengths together. French aviator Léon Delagrange wrote, "Wilber Wright is the best example of strength of character that I have ever seen. In spite of the sarcastic remarks and the mockery, in spite of the traps set up from everywhere all these years, he has not faltered." Their character shaped their attitude and approach to life. And it was formed in the home by their father. Describing Bishop Wright, McCullough writes: "From wide reading and observations of life, he had acquired what seemed an inexhaustible supply of advice on behavior, habits good and bad, things to be aware of in life, goals to strive for. He lectured on dress, cleanliness, economy. At home he preached courage and good character—'good mettle,' as he would say—worthy purpose and perseverance. Providing guidelines he understood to be part of a father's duty."
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I love small businesses; the people behind them are intelligent, creative, hard working, and focused! But I worry when I see them working harder than they have to on every aspect of their business.
They're wearing all the hats and making things happen as best they can, yet they haven't begun marketing online with a website. Having their own website could really take a load off their shoulders plus give them a whole new world of customers.
Why do some small business try to make it without a website? These are the 3 reasons that are the most popular.
- They don't know what to do.
They've been in business long enough to know there's always a steep learning curve with something new – the technical details, the marketing details, the necessary insider info.
Very true. A real amateurish-looking, poorly laid out website can do more harm than good. A website should be more than one page filled with ads. Building a website is something that can be learned and some aspects of it are easy, but it takes time. Which leads to objection #2.
- They don't have the time to mess with it.
They don't have time to learn what to do, time to get it going, time to keep it going.
Agreed. That's why there are companies like mine that specialize in setting up your website and even keeping it updated if you want.
- They can't afford to.
Their business is just starting off or they're not in the position to afford "luxuries" like a website.
A website is a necessity today and I would argue it's better to get it up as soon as possible so it can help bring in clients. People like to check your company out online, it gives them more of a sense of who you are, and they like to buy online. A website means customers are global, not just local, and that should tell you your chance to profit from your website can far outweigh the cost of getting a website designed and "put up".
I hope it doesn't sound like I'm harping, but adding the online component to your business is so important. It gets me jazzed because I know how to put it all together and make it work for you.
Brett Simpson
So you've finally taken the plunge and put a website up. Congratulations, it's a wise move!
"What? You did it yourself?
"Let me take a look… oh… ummm…"
Does your website scream amateur? It might be that you did put your site together yourself or you got your cousin, Charlie, who knows a little more than you do, to put it up for you.
Now cast a critical eye over it, as if you were your customer. While you may be proud of your newfound graphic skills, you may actually be scaring potential customers away.
Simply put, a professional website header and other graphics make your online business face professional by association.
If your graphics look, well… lame, then everything else is suspect too, even if you do have valuable information on your site.
A site's graphics are so important, but often overlooked. If you've gone to all the work to bring new people to your website, don't you want to leave a good first impression?
Take a look at some of the websites you like to visit and check out their website header, their "buy now" buttons, and the other graphical elements.
* Are they in keeping with the overall theme of the business?
* Are they pleasing to look at?
* Do the graphics in the content make the site easier to read?
The good news is you don't have to be a graphics artist to have a professional-looking website! I can reveal my resources or arrange to have it done for you to save you time and hassles.
You can email or call me anytime to discuss this.
Brett Simpson
Here's a reality check, or checklist, regarding your business. You can mentally tick a Yes or No to each of these…
__ I have a website that perfectly showcases what my business is.
The face of your website is the face of your business. It should reflect what your business is and does, and what your values are. This is important to remember as more and more people search via the Internet.
__ My website has professional graphics and design and looks beautiful.
Image is important. It doesn't have to be all slick and over-the-top but it should be professional enough to be engaging and evoke trust.
__ New people are visiting my site every day.
People, aka traffic, are important to your business. Get that traffic through various marketing methods.
__ I sell products from my website.
You're not just selling products but also your services and your brand.
__ I look at my site's stats and know where my customers are coming from.
Knowing how people are finding your site means you can beef up the weak areas or put extra time and resources in the strong areas.
__ I use social media and there are links on my site.
At the very least you'll want to consider getting on Twitter and putting up a Facebook fan page.
__ I collect names and email addresses of my site visitors so I can market to them down the line.
This is huge! Offer something people want in exchange for their email address and you'll have a targeted list of people who are interested in what you have to offer.
__ Other websites have links to my site.
This is called backlinking and it helps your site get higher up in the search rankings. The better your site sits in Google, the more traffic you get.
Don't feel bad if you marked many of these No. You're not alone. But you can turn that around and make these all Yeses and get ahead of your competitors. I'm here to answer your questions. 🙂
Brett Simpson
Many businesses have figured out that placing videos on their website is a good move.
Why? Because it builds the brand name, showcases them as an expert, puts real people behind the name, speaks to new customers, gives important information, offers real live customer testimonials, brings in new traffic, and increases sales.
Here are some types of videos YOU could use to grow your business:
* Customer testimonial videos with real people giving their honest feedback. This is the social proof that will help you sell more products or services.
* A brief video introduction into what you do. This is like a video version of your elevator speech.
* A brief walkthrough of your website video. Show them the page tabs and the search function so they can find what they are looking for on your site. Also show them the contact page so they can ask questions or leave feedback.
* How To videos. Perhaps you can show potential customers how to use the product or you can explain how to purchase the best product based on their needs.
* Question and Answer videos. Take the typical questions you get and make a video answering them. This shows the customer you care, and also cuts down on your time having to repeatedly answer the same questions via email.
Video on your website can have a tremendous influence on your business, but there are some details you should know regarding how to get the maximum impact from your media efforts.
Please give me a call if you realize the potential of using video and would like to discuss it further.
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I don't have a reason for this post, I just thought I'd like to share what music I listen to and love.
Now, I've probably got the one of the strangest music tastes in the world, if I had to choose my favourite genre, I'd say rock, but I literally love a little bit of everything!
My top 10 favourites artists/bands include:
Aerosmith, John Mayer, Jessie J, Gabrielle Aplin, Katy Perry, Nirvana, Deaf Havana, Metallica, Calvin Harris and Bruno Mars!
I've seen many artists in concert before and I'm definitely happiest when I'm at a concert, there's just something about being wedged in between sweaty people and screaming lyrics until your voice is gone that is just truly magical. Most concerts I've been to were pop concerts, mainly because my friends are only really into that kind of music so I find it hard to get someone to a rock concert with me.
Artists I've seen before include: One Direction, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Jessie J x2, Justin Bieber (cringe), McFly x2, Calvin Harris, Little Mix, All Time Low etc.
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However this year I plan on seeing: McBusted, Deaf Havana, All Time Low (again yes), 5 Seconds of Summer, Katy Perry (yep, again) and the biggest one of all being AEROSMITH *screams* along with Alter Bridge, Steel Panther and some amazing other artists at Download Festival!
Since this festival is taking place in Derby, which is rather far away from me, it will be pricey and my friend isn't certain she is going to get time of work this is just a maybe, for now. I'm a massive Aerosmith fan and have obsessed over them for years now and I'm just so excited that they're going to be playing in the UK, I'm just hoping that this plan goes forward and I do actually get to go!
Sorry I just had to share this photo because Katy Perry & Steven Tyler ♥♥♥
Anyway, if you're interested in what I listen to on a daily basis, follow me on Spotify!
Leave me comments!
I'd love to know who you've seen live, who you're going to see live or simply just who you love listening to!


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Aluminum Company of
America and Alumax Inc.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C.
§16(b)-(h), that the Public Comments and Plaintiff's Response have been filed with the United
States District Court of the District of Columbia in United States v. Aluminum Company of
America and Alumax, Inc., Civ. Action No. 9801497 (PLF).
On June 15, 1998, the United States filed a civil antitrust Complaint alleging that the
proposed acquisition of Alumax Inc. ("Alumax") by Aluminum Company of America ("Alcoa")
would violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 18. The Complaint alleged that Alumax
and Alcoa are the two largest of the three producers of aluminum cast plate ("cast plate") in the
world. Alcoa's proposed acquisition of Alumax would have combined under single ownership
almost 90% of the cast plate manufacturing business in the world. As a result, the proposed
acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the manufacture and sale of cast plate
world wide in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act.
Public comment was invited within the statutory 60-day comment period. The one comment
received, and the response thereto, is hereby published in the Federal Register and filed with the
Court. Copies of these materials may be obtained on request and payment of a copying fee.
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Offering expected facilities and comforts, this modern style property is an ideal place for a pleasant as well as a relaxing stay.
Situated on Meninting Beach, the Jayakarta Resort and Spa Lombok is 3 kilometres from the famous Senggigi Beach. This property is 3 kilometres from the city centre and 20 kilometres from the airport.
This property boasts 171 guestrooms that are elegantly decorated and facilitated with an array of modern amenities. Attentive room service is also provided for your convenience.
At the on-site restaurant, guests can relish international as well as seafood cuisine. Guests can also relax at the cafe with snacks and beverages and also sip on various cocktails at the cosy bar.
This hotel comprises of 5 well-appointed meeting rooms, capable to accommodate up to 250 delegates. During leisure, you can workout in the state-of-the-art gymnasium, have a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, indulge in the game of tennis or billiards or pamper yourself at the sauna.
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GEORG TACKE is the Co-CEO of Simon-Kucher & Partners. He leads the global strategy and marketing consultancy together with Dr. Klaus Hilleke.
Georg has more than 25 years of consulting experience in the service sector (telecommunications, transportation/logistics, travel and hospitality, B2B services, etc.) and the automotive industry.
He is well-known as a personal consultant and coach. His key specialty is pricing transformation. He has conducted many global pricing transformation programs for international companies.
Georg joined Simon-Kucher just three years after its foundation and became a partner in 1990. With the founders and the other partners, he has helped Simon-Kucher to grow from a small German consultancy into an international consulting firm. During his more than 25 years with Simon-Kucher, Georg has taken on several leadership positions: member of the Executive Committee, head of the firm's activities in telecommunications, logistics, travel and hospitality and the automotive practice, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer.
Georg holds a Master's degree in business administration (Diplom-Kaufmann) and a PhD from the University of Bielefeld. He also studied and conducted research as a visiting scholar at the Stanford Business School.
Georg is the (co-) author of books and numerous articles on strategic business issues, sales and pricing. His latest book Monetizing Innovation: How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price has just been published by Wiley.
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After the holidays is a fabulous time to save some money on craft items, especially ones you might not normally spend the money on due to price! I got these Martha Stewart craft things at Wal-Mart, with 75% off ALL of their holiday items. Since these were grouped with the holiday crafts, I got 75% off of them as well... and some of the things I can use year-round!
- Bird punch normally $8.97 - $2.20
- 2 types of glitter normally $8.97 - also $2.20
- 2 stamp sets normally $2.97 - 70 cents each
Would have spent $32.85... got everything for $8.00!!
Another smart tip is to stock up on gift wrap and tissue paper- there are usually a few non-holiday designs left over, and plain white tissue, which can be used all year for birthdays, and save money! And I can use the plain tissue paper and gift bags for packaging products for my etsy store.


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Try it and learn it the hard way.
One of my common tasks is generating Insert Statements. Perhaps this way:
$list = (
( 1, 'PS', 'PowerShell is the most inovative scripting language'),
( 2, 'Python', 'has the most concise formating'),
( 3, 'Algol60', 'the mother of quoted identifiers'),
( 4, 'Algol68', 'the root of array slicing'),
( 5, 'c#', 'if only you were caseinsentitiv casesensitivity is ORACLE''s greates fault'),
( 6, 'SQL', 'has an Insert syntax which is worse than Street Basic''s Data-Statement
(where we put the assembler code you remember)')
foreach ($item in $list)
$id, $code, $note = $item
$note = $note -replace "'", "''" # you have to double embedded apostrophes
"insert into Computer_Languages ( Id, Code, Note) values ( $id, '$code', '$note')"


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In 1914, Al Asher and his brother Louis established a family business that bought and sold horses and wagons to members of the local community. Through the years, as new industries emerged and advanced technologies developed, the company that started with horses and wagons continually evolved into a respected and well-known name for supplying trucks and equipment to the power, telephone, and CATV Industries.
Al Asher & Sons – now in its ninth decade as a family owned and operated business – stocks an inventory of over 250 hard-to-find pre-owned utility aerial bucket trucks, digger derricks, boom trucks, crew trucks, and specialized equipment from quality manufacturers including Hogg-Davis, OK Champion, Telsta, Pitman, Altec, Versalift, and others.
Specializing in truck and equipment rentals, sales, and service, the family commitment to quality and customer satisfaction remains a cornerstone of Al Asher & Sons to this day.
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Ramiz Raja was one of the finest opening batsman to play for Pakistan. A true gentlemen, Ramiz is the younger brother of another former Pakistan Star, Wasim Raja. Since 1993, Ramiz was in and out of the Pakistan side because of the chemistry between the current Pakistan opening pair, Saeed Anwar and Aamir Sohail. Anwar and Sohail clicked as an opening pair, and turned out to be one of the best of all time. That left Ramiz out in the cold, so to speak!! Nevertheless, he came back to play for Pakistan at the Number 3 position, and did a fine job as Pakistan Captain during the tour to India for the Independence Cup. Pakistan got to the final, after which they lost consecutive matches. There were calls for Raja's head once the team landed back in Pakistan, and from that point on, Ramiz has been out of the national team. However, he has played an important role for Pakistan cricket over the years. Till, the opening pair of Anwar and Sohail came along, Ramiz was the sole surviving Pakistan Opener. His contribution in the 92 World Cup was well documented as he scored two hundreds in the competition for Pakistan. Today, Ramiz is the Senior Vice President at Allied Bank, and has led his team to their second Wills Cup win. Ramiz has also taken up cricket commentary for television networks and plans on being a regular in the commentary bouth in the near future! Ramiz may not be remembered as one of the all time greats, but he will surely be remembered as a true gentlemen, and a player who always tried his very best for his country and his team. Another fine Pakistan Cricketing Legend..Ramiz Raja.
Rameez Hasan Raja
Born : 14 August 1962, Lyallpur
Major Teams: Pakistan, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation,
Allied Bank(Captain), Lahore.
Batting Style: Right Hand Batsman
Bowling Style: Leg Break
Test Debut: Pakistan v England at Karachi, 1st Test, 1983/84
Latest Test: Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Colombo (SSC), 2nd Test, 1996/97
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ODI Debut : Pakistan v New Zealand at Christchurch, 3rd ODI, 1984/85
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