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Evostar About EvoStar comprises of four co-located conferences run each spring at different locations throughout Europe. These events arose out of workshops originally developed by EvoNet, the Network of Excellence in Evolutionary Computing, established by the Information Societies Technology Programme
EuroGP 2018
21st European Conference on Genetic Programming About EuroGP is the premier annual conference on Genetic Programming, the oldest and the only meeting worldwide devoted specifically to this branch of evolutionary computation. It is always a very enjoyable event attracting participants
EvoMUSART 2018
7th International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Music, Sound, Art and Design About Following the success of previous events and the importance of the field of computational intelligence, specifically, evolutionary and biologically inspired (artificial neural network, swarm, alife) music, sound,
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21st European Conference on the Applications of Evolutionary Computation About EvoApplications, the European Conference on the Applications of Evolutionary Computation -formerly known as EvoWorkshops- brings together researchers in a variety of areas of application of Evolutionary Computation and other Nature-inspired
EvoCOP 2018
The 18th European Conference on Evolutionary Computation in Combinatorial Optimisation About The 18th European Conference on Evolutionary Computation in Combinatorial Optimisation is a multidisciplinary conference that brings together researchers working on evolutionary computation methods and other metaheuristics for solving difficult
15th International Conference on Parallel Problem Solving From Nature About The Fifteenth International Conference on Parallel Problem Solving from Nature (PPSN XV) will be held in Coimbra, Portugal on 8-12 September 2018. The conference will take place at the Campus
The Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference About The Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO) presents the latest high-quality results in genetic and evolutionary computation since 1999. Topics include: genetic algorithms, genetic programming, ant colony optimization and swarm intelligence, complex systems
2018 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation About On behalf of the IEEE WCCI 2018 Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure to invite you to the bi-annual IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (IEEE WCCI), which is the largest technical
Foundations of Genetic Algorithms The 14th ACM/SIGEVO Workshop on Foundations of Genetic Algorithms (FOGA XIV) will take place on January 12-15 in Copenhagen, Denmark. FOGA is the premier event on the theoretical foundations of evolutionary computation and invites submissions on
Evostar 2017
The 20th anniversary edition of EvoStar will be held from Wednesday 19 April until Friday 21 April 2017 at a venue in the historic centre of Amsterdam. EvoStar comprises the four co-located conferences of EuroGP, EvoAPPS, EvoCOP and EvoMUSART. Submission


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Free Online Music Theory Lessons For Beginners There are eight or nine grades in music, depending on which country you live in. If you want to take free online music theory lessons for beginners, you need to take the grade 1 lessons. Links to lessons are at the bottom of this post. These are great interactive computer theory lessons. A complete set for $60.00 each. That … [Read more...]
Hand Finger Strengthening Exercises
Hand Finger Strengthening Exercises For Playing Your Instrument Better If you play the piano, you need strong fingers. Especially if you are a four-year-old child prodigy. But how do you strengthen your fingers? Here are some hand finger strengthening exercises to help you develop strong fingers. They are especially good if you have learned to play the piano by ear, and you … [Read more...]
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Piano Books For Kids And Beginners If you have signed up your child or children with me for piano lessons, whether private, online or on Skype, these are the piano books for kids I need you to purchase. These are only beginner books. You just need to purchase level 1 and 2, which will roughly take 6 - 12 months to complete, depending on the speed of learning. Before I go to … [Read more...]
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Child Prodigy Piano Players - Can Your Child Be One? You may be wondering how child prodigy piano players are created. Are they naturally like that or are they taught? The answer may surprise you. All people have an ability for music. Some hear a bit differently, but can be taught to hear like everyone else. Anyone can learn to be good at music. Listen to these child … [Read more...]


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Create YOUR fixer upper success story. Click Here: http://www.myfixerupper.org Everywhere you look, tv shows about fixer uppers, rehabbing houses, flipping houses. Let's not forget this began a few decades ago with a couple of books that popularized the basic concept of buying a house needing repairs that was in a decent area, making repairs, and selling it to a first time home buyer. The books led to seminar presenters and their courses, and the practice of rehabbing houses for a five or six figure profit made its way into the mainstream. As a business opportunity, buying a fixer upper, rehabbing it, and selling it retail has become one of the most reliable ways of escaping the rat race and and building a significant net worth for you and your family. But the tv shows. You have these quirky personalities renovating houses for clients. It's great viewing, and fun to watch. Let's not forget though, the fixer upper came into the popular consciousness as a way for the individual to make great money, leap-frog out of the rat race, and do good in the local community at the same time. Every time you see the a tv show about rehabbing a fixer house, remember, it's YOU that can be doing it, making great money, and helping make the world a better place. Get started doing YOUR first fixer upper. Go to http://www.myfixerupper.org
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Archive for the 'Port Jefferson' tag
Port Jeff Brewing Company & Bobby Rodriguez Imperial Force Ready to Debut
Edit: To quote Mike Philbrick there was an "operator error" on our original article. Imperial Force will be released on draught December 26 at 7 pm at the Country Corner in East Seauket and in bottles around the new year.
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Rain fell at the 2013 Brewers East End Revival Brew-Off award ceremony. The day began sunny and with chaotic activity taking place in and around the location, a small American Legion Hall in Saint James, New York. As modest as the space and event were, lots of planning had been devoted to assuring this iteration of the annual event was well organized and run to the Beer Judge Certification Program standards. Additionally, steps were taken to include food, drink, fun and prizes for volunteers who would be sacrificing one of their Saturdays in May by helping to set up, pour beer and organize results. Through sheer lack of interest from other club members, Beer Loves Company's very own Kevin ended up as the "Competition Coordinator" which meant by proxy Alicia was on the job too. Though trying, the day would prove enjoyable for us, A+K, as we saw homebrewers and attendees both discuss brewing and cheer each other on when awards were handed out to those who had crafted fine ales, lagers, ciders or meads.
Brewing a Funky Fresh Hop Ale with Port Jeff Brewing Company
Hops have been a hot topic with us lately. It is after all the season when breweries around the world release their freshly hopped brews on the thirsty masses. With these beers breweries and farms (or homebrewers and their gardens) are moving one step closer to providing a beverage that offers a sense of place. These beers also are a boon to the imbiber not inclined to sip a spiced, sweet beer from a glass rimmed with sugar or caramel syrup. Hops and the harvest season should be celebrated by all beer fans and we here at Beer Loves Company have taken full advantage of this. We have used them in our Amalgam in the Middle cider/beer hybrid, picked them ourselves straight from the bine, hauled them from Condzella Hops to Long Ireland Beer Company for their fresh hop brew day and even had a chance to dry them for (hopefully) later use.
Starboard Oatmeal Stout – Port Jeff Brewing Company (2012)
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Port Jeff Brewing Company Starboard Oatmeal Stout is a brew that has been on tap in their tasting room and at a few area locations, but they only recently began bottling it in 22 oz. bombers. We secured a few directly from the brewery shortly afterward. Having already enjoyed the beer on tap and cask we were ready to, in keeping with PJBC's nautical theme, "dive into" the bottled version.
SOS pours opaque black with a sand colored creamy head that never rises too much and quickly settles into a slight ring around the edges of the glass. Lacing never truly becomes a part of the equation. Aroma-wise, this has a lot in common with a milk stout presenting a sweet creaminess to the imbiber. Notes of earth, grain and oatmeal in addition to mild roasted malts are packed in this brew as well. The scent actually comes off as smooth which incidentally is the way this brew felt too. Overall the beer is sweet with a creamy element to it and hints of roasted malt, some chocolate and faint accents of licorice. The real star here are the enjoyable notes of oatmeal as they really come through. The carbonation in this is very light, making the beer feel quite silky on the palate. A slightly bitter finish is welcome as it brings a some of balance to this beer which was crafted with brown sugar. The aftertaste brings back light lingering oatmeal, a milky-sweetness joining with the mildly roasted bitterness and a slight warming quality in the finish (due to its ample 9.2% abv) for a satisfying encore. Starboard Oatmeal Stout is a big beer which is packed with oatmeal flavor, a creamy sweetness and supported by roasted malts. The brew is smooth and drinkable but watch out the higher than average abv could sneak up on you. Perhaps that is why Port Jeff Brewing Company named this beer SOS, after a few of these you may need a rescue.


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My sister and niece, so happy together. I love Janna's blissfully happy smile.
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|Dave Koz (USA) - saxophone
In a career spanning nearly two decades, saxophonist Dave Koz with musical luminaries as Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Kenny Loggins, U2, Michael McDonald, Luther Vandross, and Rod Stewart. Dave Koz initially picked up the saxophone to gain entry into his big brother's band. Years later, he decided to become a professional musician. Within weeks of that decision, he was recruited as a touring member of Bobby Caldwell's band. It was during this time that Koz befriended keyboardist Jeff Lorber, who invited Koz to come play on one of his tours. Dave Koz released his debut album Dave Koz in 1990. This was followed by eight other cd's. Besides being a musician, Dave serves as a radio personality in two different outlets: on weekdays, as the host of an afternoon radio show that airs in 20 markets across the nation, including Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami, Baltimore, San Francisco and Denver; and on weekends, as the host of the syndicated Dave Koz Radio Show, now in its eleventh year, in over 120 markets. Dave Koz is constantly touring, summer and winter, on land and by sea, with a summer tour, holiday (Christmas) tour, and as the host of the Dave Koz Cruise via the Holland America Cruise Line. With a triumphant career as an artist and radio personality, his independent record company, and the well-earned respect of the recording industry, Dave Koz's artistry, commitment and influence continue to grow.


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The Trouble with Elves by Therese Woodson
Dreamspinner Press
Short Story: 78pgs
3 Pants Off
Cal Martin loathes Christmas music, especially the clichéd carols pumped through the mall speakers on endless loop. Even worse is the holiday-themed hell of Santa's Village that looms right in front of the sports store he manages. It's yet another hurdle for Cal as he tries to survive the world of retail during the soul-sucking holiday season… until he catches a glimpse of one of Santa's elves and becomes infatuated with the cheery, gorgeous guy dressed in candy-cane tights.
Of course, just walking up to the guy and asking him out isn't easy, and a botched attempt at matchmaking ends up turning a simple courtship into a mess for the gossip page. What can Cal do to overcome his social ineptitude, correct erroneous assumptions, and maybe have a merry little Christmas of his own?
Elves are the real troublemakers in this story, especially one of Santa's helpers. Two newly hired mall employees work as elves and help Santa at a display during the holiday season. These two are also twins with similar names, Alexandra and Alexander. Cal likes the male elf but due to the confusion with their names, everybody thinks that he likes the girl elf. Things really go downhill when the girl elf's jealous boyfriend injures Cal.
I love the cheesiness of the story and the romance between the MCs is cute. I love Xander's passion for chessy Christmas songs and music but doesn't want to be a star, instead he wants to teach. Cal is a little bitter over his short career as a baseball star and missing direction in life. However, Xander totally brings out the adorably awkward side of him. I also love Cal's brother's personality. He's very accepting of Cal's sexuality and is very intuitive on how to help Cal get close to Xander, the male elf. The only character I dislike is the female elf, Alex, who is incredibly vain, dumb, and self-centered.
The story has a strong and interesting beginning but a weak ending ruins the holiday, cheerful feel that the book is supposed to have. The wrap up is very abrupt and the conclusion is...well...not conclusive in regards to Alex, Cal's career, Cal and Xander's relationship, and some confusing people whose names were mentioned but never appeared in the story.
Overall, this is a very cute story set in the mall during the holidays about a sports manager and a Santa's helper. The initial awkwardness and cute romance between Cal and Xander are the best moments of the book.
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Dreamspinner Press
Short Story: 95pgs
5 Pants off
Ben Rivers always was a showman. He won awards in 4-H and rodeo competitions from the time he could walk, and he's happiest in the spotlight. So when he got the chance to be a star—in porn—he took it. He still loves Montana and everything about being a cowboy, but when news of his alternate identity leaks out, he figures he's lost the town's goodwill forever. Clyde's Corner would never accept an openly gay cowboy, even a hometown boy born and bred.
Joshua Braintree always had the notion that he and his best friend's kid brother, Ben, would end up together. Ben's always been a diehard cowboy, just like him: they need the land and its freedom as much as they need air. So when Joshua learns Ben moved away from their small Montana town to be a porn star in Vegas, he can hardly believe it. He's determined to finally declare himself and bring Ben home.
Despite his longtime crush on Joshua, Ben won't be as easy to tame as Joshua's "lost cause" horses. It will take a lot of heart and holiday spirit for Joshua to convince Ben that even old prairie dogs can learn new tricks in the name of love.
Joshua thought he and Ben will eventually become a couple so he hasn't made a move yet. But Joshua waited too long and Ben leaves town to become a porn star in Vegas. When the town's people found out, Ben is afraid of the town's opinion of him so he refuses to return, even when Joshua goes to Vegas to personally get him back. Joshua finally realizes from a little girl that needs to know she's accepted and liked at the ranch, why Joshua won't come home to him. He arranged a holiday getup to win Ben's heart.
Joshua's always sure of himself and quiet; only saying what needs to be said. He truly cares for Ben and struggles to decide if he can completely uproot himself to live in Vegas with Ben and give up his cowboy lifestyle. Later, he confronts the townspeople at the town meeting and speaks up for Ben. That is a very heartwarming moment in the book. I love the analogy with the prairie dogs and how that represents Joshua's character in the story.
Ben loves being a cowboy, but when he's not accepted in his hometown, he chooses to be a porn star full time. He is actually more insecure and afraid of other's opinions than Joshua. He doesn't have the courage to come back to town and be confident about whom he is. Most of the townspeople actually missed him and do not care about his sexuality.
The book describes the cowboy attitude and small town feel perfectly. I can totally imagine being there and watching the events unfold. Overall, the story is beautifully written and very romantic. The underlying message I get is be proud of who you are and confront your challenges.
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Intellectual and political journeys of an eccentric artist living in paradise with lots of creative ideas, and a hundred opinions. Some of which matter.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
We Need Change
No this blog is not about you choice between Republican or Democratic candidates. This blog is about how we allow politicians to campaign. Three years ago I turned off television service in part due to political ads. Haven't missed it a minute. And more and people are disconnecting from their satellite and cable services for any number of reasons ergo politicians are looking for other ways to get your attention: calls on your cell phone so you have to pay for the minutes, calls on your land line if you still have one, fliers, junk mail, e-mail spamming, and billboards and yard signs.
The "off-year" elections have to be the absolute worse for yard signs and junk mail. I appreciate the political contribution of junk mail to my stack of paper for lighting fires since you vetoed my SS increase again this year and the local electrical coop is again raising my rates. Just a tip: I hardly ever bother to open it except to make it burn faster.
Every state has rules about the placement of yard signs but as far as I have noticed they are never followed. One of the rules in my state is they have to be taken down within 48 hours of the election. Like that ever happens. And they are suppose to have the property owner's permission. I know that doesn't happen. I say we just ban them. The candidates can spend their money on holding town meetings and explaining their views if they have any.
But I think it is past time to do away with the 2-year term for congress. I worked for a United States Senator and it is virtually impossible to get up to speed on all the issues within the first two years. What representatives do the minute they take office is begin running for the next term and collecting money to pay of the yard sign bill so they can start ordering more.
Let's change their term to 4 years and elect them on off years from the president. And limit their consecutive terms of office to just two for a total of eight years. If they want to hit the ground running their first term they should maintain 50% of the previous representative's staff for at least the first two years. Believe me it is the staff members that are up on all the procedures and legislation. The only thing the newly elected representative knows is how to get elected.
We are wasting entirely too much time and money on this election stuff and not spending enough of our resources or attention on solving the problems of this nation or world. And that, my friends, goes for both parties!
Oh, and voters - don't select who you vote for based on name recognition. Know their campaign promises. And if you don't know that candidate then don't cast a vote for or against. You can leave blanks on your ballot. Make an informed choice. Not a choice based on that yard sign
Monday, October 11, 2010
I think I am in Love!!!
|LED Light Bulbs
And one of the big controversies over replacing our light bulbs with fluorescent "eco" bulbs, is those bulbs aren't really very eco friendly. Sure they save on energy in a fixture where you turn it on and leave it on for an extended period, but they also contain mercury, and dropping the bulb or improper discarding of the bulb is an environmental hazard. Besides they take twice the materials to make and are dangerous on stairways and entries where they often are not on long enough to come to full power before the owner stumbles down the stairs.
So today I was in the hardware store looking to stock up on light bulbs - the incandescent ones - since I had used all my stock up replacing florescent bulbs and I keep hearing this rumor they are going to outlaw light! I was standing before the huge array of light bulbs trying to remember all my light fixtures inside and out so I would get enough and of the right variety when a clerk asked if he could help. I explained I was looking for LIGHT bulbs and that did not include those horrid florescent ones. And he informed me that he hears that a lot these days.
This was in Taos where the trust fund babies are definitely eco-terrorist connected. I had almost whispered I wanted the OTHER bulbs. He pointed me to the LED bulbs. I know LED. They first made an appearance in little things like book lamps that clip on your book cover, or personal headlights for crawling in attics, or solar fixtures, etc.
But LED's have gone big time and come in all shapes and sizes and to fit all fixtures. Top watts seems to be about 1.5 as compared to the 75 watts for an incandescent. And they last 9 and 10 times as long. I am test driving two for that dark walkway from the driveway with the motion sensor, and if I am happy it is off to get some more. Meanwhile I am collecting the florescent bulbs in a bag to take to the transfer station with a note that some of them still work within the parameters they were designed for which isn't light.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Jet Noise: The sound of freedom?
|Low flying military plane over Wales
Low flyovers means 500 AGL. That is 500 feet above ground level. And the ground level in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, like in North Wales, changes rapidly and drastically. That is rather the point. They want to train pilots of C130 and CV-22 Ospreys to fly such variable terrain. I have flown in a C130. That lumbering troop and cargo carrying aircraft does not change directions rapidly, let alone pull out quickly. And the Wales route was approved for one set of air craft and opened to others - and other nations as well. Besides what happened to simulators. People don't die when a pilot makes an error in a simulator.
The routes the Air Force proposed for these "training" missions before included the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch, the Val Vidal Wilderness and Wildlife refuge (you cannot even hike in that area some months), the tops of chair lifts at Angel Fire, Taos and Red River Ski areas. Also effected were the migratory flyways of the Canadian Snow Goose, the Sandhill crane, and the endangered Whooping Crane. Our area has become a refuge of Red Tailed Hawks, Golden and Bald Eagles and Great Horned owls which are threatened in other areas.
And tourists. Let's not forget their migratory patterns. They would definitely be endangered. The mountain communities of Angel Fire, Taos, Red River, Raton, and Las Vegas, New Mexico plus Trinidad, Pagosa Springs and Crede, Colorado depend on tourists for revenue. They flock to the mountains for bird watching, fly fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, skiing, horseback riding, and just plain old peace and quiet. All would suffer from noisy aircraft flying low.
In addition to tourists we have ranchers with cattle and buffalo. And large herds of antelope, Big Horn Sheep, mountain goats, deer and elk. And humans. As an Air Force officer's brat I have lived on bases and at the end of runways. When in the third grade near Ft. Briggs in El Paso, Texas the subject on the playground all too frequently was another crashed jet, another lost parent. One jet crashed just a half mile from our house. We biked to a hill to overlook the crash site. The pilot did not eject because he was trying to guide the malfunctioning plane away from our school.
You can have choices sometimes in flat open land but not when a mountain suddenly appears in a cloud.
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We work with The Witchwood (A live music venue on the outskirts of Manchester) week in week out producing posters, website updates, social media updates and more.
Our aim for the venue is simple - To reflect its raw, live attitude with everything we design and create.
We created the look and feel for all the venue's online and offline promotional material and continue to work with them to attract people to its events.
We successfully reach out to over 20,000 people every week on their behalf using an opt in newsletter and social media.
We also run their online ticket sales and look after all the customer service needs that it entails as well as communicating directly with their customers on a daily basis for all kinds of reasons, from questions about purchasing tickets to queries about bands playing at the venue.
We are trusted completely to look after many aspects of the business and we are proud to say we deliver on our promises with a huge boost in turnover for the venue since we began working with them.
Just a few of the dozens of poster designs we have done for the venue
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Gallery of the Venue Website and Ticket Store
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How to implement Singleton pattern in ActionScript 3.0
Today I will discuss how to implement singleton design pattern using ActionScript 3.0.
Let start with the basics
The Singleton Pattern
This pattern ensures that a class has only one instance. It also ensure that global access is provided to this single instance.
Singletons are generally used in situations where data needs to be kept synchronized or for centralizing
shared resources.
Take for example the situation in which two views display and allow the user to update data, but hold
two separate instances of that data. When one view updates the data, the other view will be out of sync.
However, if both views are pointing to the same object, this problem no longer exists; all you have to do
is refresh the views (which you would probably do by implementing the observer pattern on the model
with the views as observers).
Another possibility is two views that need to access the same external data source via a service call.
If each view has its own instance of the service call, you now have to maintain that code in two different
locations and you will be creating duplicate resources (in the form of objects) that do essentially the same thing. Again, this is not an issue if both views are referencing the same object
A typical singleton class is made up of three major parts. These are:
- A static variable that holds a reference to the single instance.
- A public static method (most commonly called getInstance) that provides global access to the stored instance if one already exists and creates it if it does not.
- Some means of limiting the class to a single instance.
A typical singleton class might look like the following
package com.somedomain.somepackage{
private static instance:SingletonExample;
private function SingletonExample():void{
//any code need to initialize the object
public static function getInstance():SingletonExample{
if (SingletonExample.instance == null){
SingletonExample.instance = new SingletonExample();
return SingletonExample.instance;
The single instance of the class is held in the private static instance property. The constructor of the class
is set to private so that it cannot be accessed from outside the class. The public static method getInstance
provides the only method for retrieving the instance, ensuring that all classes that make use of it are
referencing the same instance.
Singleton Pattern implementation in Action Script 3.0
The implementation of a singleton class in ActionScript is slightly different, since ActionScript does not
allow for private constructors. You can simulate a private constructor by using an internal class, as in the
following example:
public class Singleton
private static var instance:Singleton;
public function Singleton(enforcer:SingletonEnforcer){}
public static function getInstance():Singleton
if (Singleton.instance == null)
Singleton.instance = new Singleton(new SingletonEnforcer);
return Singleton.instance;
class SingletonEnforcer{}
The class SingletonEnforcer is defined in the same file as the singleton class, but outside the package
definition. When a class is defined in this manner in ActionScript, then only the main class defined in the
file (the one inside the package definition) may access it.
Since the constructor requires an instance of the SingletonEnforcer, any attempt to directly instantiate the
class using the constructor will fail because of an invalid parameter error. However, since the getInstance
function is internal to the class, it may freely access the SingletonEnforcer class and pass it to the
Hope this will help you to understand how to implement Singleton pattern in ActionScript 3.0
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The Graydin team began our journey as coaches more than 12 years ago, working closely with young people to improve their capacity to flourish. The power of coaching can be used to find clarity, inspire vision and drive action in young people (and adults). These are just three of the many reasons we now train educators in coaching skills.
One of the most important skills for a coach to master is the art of questioning. Once mastered, it can be used to inspire self-aware and internally motivated students and teachers.
Effective Questions are concise and singular in their nature. They are open questions, prompting reflective answers. They often begin with the word 'what', as well as 'how'.
Effective Questions encourage increased awareness and learning. They inspire possibilities. In contrast, ineffective questions are long-winded, closed and/or start with the word 'why'. Consequently, they create limitations.
Heart questions are a type of Effective Question that help to focus attention on who the person is and what's important to him or her.
Here are some examples of Heart questions:
- What's important to you?
- What do you want?
- What do you really want?
- What's your vision?
- What are you passionate about?
- Who are you?
- What do you value most?
- What are you like when you're at your best?
These questions make up the beginning stage of our coaching model designed specifically for education, the Start With Heart Model. Consider asking these questions of yourself or of others at the beginning of a conversation. They encourage self-reflection, self-awareness and alignment between who the person is and what it is they truly want.
Who could you help with a Heart question today?
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A nonprofit group is preparing to build San Diego's first low-income apartment complex geared toward senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
When the 76-unit facility opens in the North Park neighborhood, the city will join Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and San Francisco in providing such housing — which is considered crucial because members of the LGBT community often feel unwelcome in more traditional senior settings.
"The people who will live here paved the way for younger LGBT generations, and many of them are forced back into the closet … because of a lack of acceptance" from fellow seniors, said Delores Jacobs, chief executive of the San Diego LGBT Community Center.
The $27-million complex will be open to all senior citizens, but Community HousingWorks hopes to encourage LGBT seniors to move in by creating a welcoming environment — including having on-site supportive services coordinated by the community center.
"Many people are going to benefit from relief from isolation, depression and anxiety, and find that moments in their last days can be full of compassion and warmth," said Robert Bettinger, 87, who is gay. "I'm happy for the many people who will go forward in hope, safety and comfort."
A 2013 Pew Research poll found that 50% of baby boomers consider homosexuality acceptable, compared to 63% of Gen Xers and 71% of millennials.
"This project is a first step," Councilman Todd Gloria said. "Our goal must be that all senior housing options become open and affirming."
The City Council unanimously approved the complex on Tuesday and agreed to join with the San Diego Housing Commission to cover $7 million of its cost.
Garrick writes for the San Diego Union-Tribune


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KINO 600II+ vs Bowens Gemini 500r
In this Blog, we compare two more flashes, the Pixapro KINO 600II+ and the Bowens Gemini 500r, to see which of these two is best for you.
The PIXAPRO® KINO II 600+ (Godox QS600 II) is a robust, versatile and dependable studio monolight strobe suitable for both the serious Amateur photographer and the Pro User alike. With its impressive 600Ws of power, it is the ideal studio strobe for use in large studios or for use with large modifiers such as large softboxes and large parabolic umbrellas etc. It also has an impressive flash duration of up to 1/2000th of a second, as well as super-fast recycling times of between 0.3 and 1.5 seconds.
The KINO II 600+ features a 600Ws flash tube, that has a 6-stop power range (1/1 – 1/32 power). The power output is represented by 5.0 (min.) to 8.0 (max.) on the digital screen located at the back of the unit. The KINO II 600+ also features a 150W modelling lamp.
The PIXAPRO® KINO II 600+ features a built-in 2.4GHz flash receiver, which allows it to be used in conjunction with the ST-III, ST-IV, or ECO 2.4 flash Triggers. This allows you to control your flash heads remotely, removing the need to go up and individually adjust every light in your set up, saving you precious time. It also has a 6.3mm sync jack allowing it to be triggered by a sync cable, or other radio triggering systems.
The KINO II 600+ also has an intelligent slave cell that can be set to ignore a Pre-Flash allowing it to be used in conjunction with your TTL flashes with no issues which opens up a whole new world of lighting possibilities.
The KINO II 600+ is the perfect studio flash for the photographers in a large studio using large modifiers or for photographers that simply requires more power out of their flash head.
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landbased bucket ladder dredgers
The landbased bucket ladder dredger moves along an embankment on tracks.
The dredging depth is limited by the length of the bucket ladder, the slack span of the bucket chain, the dead load of the carriage as well as by the permitted angle of the embankment in front of the location.
The downwards inclined bucket ladder is designed as a supporting structure on which an endless and sagging chain with mounted buckets rotates.
The excavated material is hauled by the slagging, non-guided bottom strand to the top where it gets discharged. After the buckets leave the water, a dewatering takes place by slots in the buckets. By reaching the discharge point, the material gets fed into a silo. The bucket ladder dredger can be equipped with an additional dewatering screen.
The bucket chain can be either a drag link conveyor chain or a chain coming from the caterpillar technology.
Normally, the ratio of the embankment is 1:3. This results in realistic dredging depths of 12 m, without dredging the own base. In exceptional cases, the dredging depth can be extended to 15 m.
For an additional dredging cut, the position of the lane is changed to inland.
Having the possibility of a parallel movement, a certain amount of steps is possible without changing the position of the lane.
If the material gets forwarded by a stationary overland conveyor instead of stockpiling, the feeding of the overland conveyor takes place by a telescopic conveyor. This is necessary for having a bigger dredging heading without a permanent movement of the overland conveyor.
The landbased bucket ladder dredger can not be used for a deepening of existing water surfaces, but because of its stable chain guiding it can be used in running waters.
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[The global mean temperature difference is shown for the time period 1900 to 2100 for the IPCC A2 emissions scenario. The red line shows predicted temperature change for the current level of solar activity, the blue line shows predicted temperature change for solar activity at the much lower level of the Maunder Minimum, and the black line shows observed temperatures through 2010. Illustration: Adapted from Feulner & Rahmstorf (2010) in Geophysical Research Letters by SkepticalScience.com
Where is the ice age?
1. We have warmed 1.2°C since 1880. A GSM would cool by less than 0.3°C. No ice age.
2. We have put 46% more CO2 (etc) into the atmosphere since 1880
3. The LIA was like 0.5°C cooler than early 1900s temperatures, we have moved like 1°C from that.
4. The seas store an immense amount of heat
5. AGW would still work in a GSM, still CO2 in the atmosphere, Earth still tries to cool by emitting IR
Scientific thinking seems to be that the sun will enter into a GSM in 2050. Not 2019 or 2015 or 2030 or any of that crap peddled by snake oil sellers.
AGW will have heated the earth even more by 2050, meaning an ice age then, impossible already now, won't even be considered even by unthinking clowns.
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[1] The current exceptionally long minimum of solar activity has led to the suggestion that the Sun might experience a new grand minimum in the next decades, a prolonged period of low activity similar to the Maunder minimum in the late 17th century. The Maunder minimum is connected to the Little Ice Age, a time of markedly lower temperatures, in particular in the Northern hemisphere. Here we use a coupled climate model to explore the effect of a 21st‐century grand minimum on future global temperatures, finding a moderate temperature offset of no more than −0.3°C in the year 2100 relative to a scenario with solar activity similar to recent decades. This temperature decrease is much smaller than the warming expected from anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the century.


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FHHS members are students that have taken at least 12 credit hours (9 for graduate-level members) and have a minimum 3.8 GPA (once a member, 3.6 to maintain membership).
However, being an honors student isn't just about grades. FHHS members attend meetings, social events, and service projects for at least 7 hours/semester (although most members accumulate much more).


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This post is a bit long. Last weekend, from Thursday to Sunday, from 7am to 11pm, I was at the San Francisco Writers Conference.
It was extraordinary.
At the crossroads of opportunity and enthusiasm I had to take a second and stop — think about where I was on my writing path — and decide where I wanted to go. I had a completed manuscript and was ready to put it out there; so I mostly focused on pitching and marketing panels. I think I might have had more fun at the craft panels. No agents were harmed over the course of the weekend; but everyone wound up happily exhausted anyway. I'll post my notes in the next few days.
Katharine Sand's pitchcraft and pitch-a-thon started us off right on the first day. Most of us thought a pitch was a query letter, after reading them aloud we found out how wrong we were. We had to get a place, a person, and a pivot (or hook) as quickly as possible. I pulled out: "In an isolated kingdom, a monster raised by humans must rescue the queen and prove her innocense even if it means losing her family forever."
Katharine Sands and Sorche Fairbank tore my pitch to shreds. Formula was good, but the world wasn't clear. The idea of "monster" wasn't clear. If you invent a system, you need to show it.
That bubbled in my head all the way through to the next morning.
Good thing, too, as almost everyone there was learning how to pitch. Asking to practice pitching was the easiest and quickest way to build a rapport with a stranger. We were all in this together, with the agent speed-dating right around the corner.
By speed-dating, I mean we have three minutes to sit in front of an agent and impress them. Boiling the pitch down to its barest bones, hopefully, would invite the agent to ask questions about the story, your background, your blog, and comp titles.Three minutes is not a lot of time to impress someone.
I met with an editor, Heather Lazare, to talk a bit more about my book. We reviewed my query letter, and I listened to what she said was interesting in the hopes I could frame my pitch around it. She said that as much as I captured the plot, all the interesting stuff — the worldbuilding, basically — was missing from the query.
I left her musing about the pitch, and re-writing it for the 12th or 13th time.
As the conference went on I met non-fiction authors, memoir authors, men who were trying to write YA women with no clue as to what women want or how they communicate. They were all kind and fascinating people, and I pitched to all of them. I heard a lot of really neat story concepts, from the pogroms that forced Jews out of Iraq, to life in various communes, to high-school activists escaping to Mexico. I did my best to help people winnow their pitches down as much as possible. During one of our wonderful lunches, one of my new friends and I must have passed a notebook back and forth nine times before we figured out how to frame her story.
After doing that for a day and a half, I had almost given up hope. I was so frustrated with my pitch I wasn't sure if it would work. I even pitched to featured guest Julie Kagawa who, with infinite patience, gave me feedback and chatted with me about the industry and the time she almost met Neil Gaiman.
About an hour before my friend and travel-buddy Margit Sage went into her pitch session, it hit me.
"My fantasy novel is called ***. Pax, a Banmar raised by humans to hide her corrosive magic, is forced to choose between the humans she loves and the feral race that abandoned her."
Ooh, said Margit. I think you've got it.
I went to the speed-dating session.
Who are the Banmar, the agents asked. Why is magic corrosive, they asked. Is it finished, they asked.
Would you send me pages, they asked.
That pitch, born of complete exhaustion, earned me a request for pages from every agent I spoke to. I sat with a non-fiction agent by mistake, and wound up talking to him about my monastery journal. I also pitched to an agent I knew wasn't interested in my genre; but she agreed to forward pages to her colleague. With the time left over, I told her about my friend Lauren Sapala's work. It felt really good to get out of that session and shoot off a text saying, I hope your manuscript is ready because I just pitched your book and got a request for pages.
As for the cherry on this serendipitous sundae… one of the last panels I went to was about turning books into movies. The producer running the panel asked us to pitch to her and offered critique. One of the other writers said my story reminded her of Frozen. The producer asked me to lunch afterward.
Now I'm sending out submissions and thank-you notes, with a moment to think back on it all. It was as if everything I was afraid of, how unready I felt, how sad I had been, had been smoothed over by this experience. I feel brave and validated for having gone. I'm so grateful to the agents I met and for their answers to my questions — even if this story isn't a good fit for them right now. I appreciate the other authors, editors and publicists I met, from the terrified newbies to the industry veterans. I'm thankful that I finally have a sense of how to write about my writing. Our public face all boils down to what we stand for… and isn't that the core of a good story?
"Do one thing every day that scares you."
― Eleanor Roosevelt
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
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About The Game
Tales spread of far off isles with mysteries waiting to be discovered. Rulers will need all the strength of their subjects to sail away and find new kingdoms in these New Lands.Kingdom: New Lands builds upon the award-winning gameplay and mystery of Kingdom by introducing an abundance of new content to the IGF-nominated title while maintaining the simplicity and depth that legions of monarchs have come to experience and enjoy. Travel to the New Lands and welcome the deluge of new mounts, merchants, and vagrants that call these isles home, but be wary of the new obstacles that threaten your arrival -- for not just the greedy creatures block your way but even the environment itself can defeat you.Kingdom: New Lands asks you to puzzle things out on your own. You'll come across items, NPCs, and mysterious statues to help you but you'll have to figure out just how exactly they'll aide you in building and defending your Kingdom.Kingdom: New Lands features:
Be brave, ruler, and fight to the bitter end, lest these New Lands conquer you instead.
PC System Requirements
OS: Windows XP
Processor: Dual Core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 1 GB available space
Mac System Requirements
MINIMUM: OS: OSX Snow Leopard (version 10.6)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 320m
Linux System Requirements
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Technology and Information Systems
The Technology and Information Systems Services Division (TISS) provides technology related leadership, coordination, resources, and support needed to achieve the District mission. The division's responsibilities include operating and supporting enterprise-wide information systems, managing local and wide area networks, deploying bond-funded technology to classrooms and labs, providing telephone and communication services, managing video conferencing systems and offering user help desk services.
Technology Standards
CCSD Technology Plan 2012-2017: Learning, Technology, and our Children's Futures (PDF)
CCSD Technology Plan 2010-2013 - NV DOE Approval Letter (PDF)
CCSD Technology Plan 2010-2013 (PDF)
CCSD Technology Plan 2010-2013 with Appendices (Zip)
Chief Technology Officer - Dan Wray
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Watkins Glen International is a special place for Scott Dixon. He showed why again Sunday.
Fastest in every practice and fastest in qualifying, Dixon won the IndyCar Grand Prix at the Glen with a dominant drive, leading all but 10 of the 60 laps around the 11-turn, 3.37-mile natural terrain layout.
It's his 40th victory overall, moving the New Zealander into fourth place on the career list. He also won for the second time this season, and fourth time at The Glen. When the series returned to the historic road course in upstate New York's wine country in 2005, Dixon won the first three races, his victory that first year snapping a 40-race winless streak.
Josef Newgarden was second, followed by Helio Castroneves, Conor Daly, and Sebastien Bourdais fifth.
Simon Pagenaud finished seventh and increased his lead over Will Power to 43 points standings with one race remaining in the season. Pagenaud was running fifth with 10 laps left, but had to back off to save fuel in the closing laps.
Power crashed just past the midpoint of the race and finished 20th. He was not permitted to return to the race because of concussion symptoms.
The two Penske drivers are the only ones still in contention for the title.
It was the first IndyCar race at The Glen since Power won from the pole in 2010.
Dixon won the pole Saturday with a speed of over 147 mph and a record-shattering time that eclipsed the previous record by nearly six seconds on the track's new pavement.
In Sunday morning's 30-minute warmup, Dixon practiced his starts and nearly lost it once.
Once the green flag dropped, he was flawless, consistently opening big leads and saving enough fuel over the final laps to win by 16.5 seconds. Dixon announced after the race on pit road that he was donating his winnings to the family of the late Justin Wilson, who died last August after being struck in the head by debris from a crash in an IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway.
Power's drive toward the championship suffered a damaging blow when his No. 12 Team Penske Chevy made contact with Charlie Kimball on lap 39 coming out of the high-speed esses. Kimball hit the left rear tire of Power's No. 12 in the narrow section of the track at the top of the hill. He got a huge run on the outside and made contact, sending Power hard into the barrier and bringing out a caution as debris scattered all over the track.


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Sainteloc Junior Team is Cyprus Rally-Bound
The Saintéloc Junior Team will embark on one of its toughest challenges yet when it enters rising talents Catie Munnings and Laurent Pellier on the FIA European Rally Championship-counting Cyprus Rally from 15-17 June. Based in Larnaca, the Cyprus Rally has put car and crew to a significant test for more than 40 years. And while the current format is a little less taxing than it once was, underestimating the challenging nature of this rallying heavyweight would be a big mistake. Saintéloc, a leading entrant in the ERC Junior Championship's Under 27 and Under 28 categories, will run Munnings and Pellier in a pair of PEUGEOT 208 R2s, flanked with a striking mainly yellow and blue livery. While Munnings is no stranger to a Saintéloc 208 R2 through her ERC Junior U27 campaign, Pellier will be rediscovering the French car as he steps down from the PEUGEOT 208 T16 he uses in ERC Junior U28 for a one-off return to a 208 R2, in which he won the 208 Rally Cup in his native France in 2017.
"It's such an iconic rally with a huge history," said Briton Munnings, 20. "I was a spectator in 2016 and said it would be fantastic to do the rally one day so it's a dream come true. I love the challenge of a tough rally. Getting to the finish of any ERC event is an achievement, but Cyprus takes that to whole new level." With regular co-driver Anna Katherine Stein already committed to an event in Czech Republic, Munnings has recruited Spaniard Alba Sánchez to navigate her through the Cyprus Rally's 13 stages, which cover a competitive distance of 208.14 kilometres.
"I'm extremely grateful to the people who have given me this opportunity," Munnings continued. "This will be an entirely new rally for me but we are looking forward to demonstrating the strength and reliability of the Saintéloc Junior Team's PEUGEOT 208 R2. I have high hopes of how the car will perform on the tough and technical stages and how it will compare against the Group N cars. Laurent and I agree the PEUGEOT 208 R2 is the best car for junior drivers to train and develop in, and Cyprus, with the warm atmosphere, incredible stages and extreme conditions, will provide the perfect training. This rally will be tough but our car and motivation will be tougher."
Twenty-three-year-old Frenchman Pellier, who drives for the Saintéloc-run PEUGEOT Rally Academy in ERC Junior U28, said: "It's a huge pleasure to take part on the mythical Cyprus Rally. I would like to thank the Saintéloc Junior Team for this opportunity and their trust. I can't wait to get back behind the steering wheel of the PEUGEOT 208 R2. It's an enjoyable and easy car to drive, reliable and good for young drivers. My goal is to win the 2WD class and show the PEUGEOT 208 is the reference in the R2 class."
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Now that was intense - two days of quick-moving Japanese lessons, lectures and talks. All of it was useful and informative of course, but at the end of it I felt somewhat like Neo having all those martial arts forced into his brain. In a word, fried! A lot of it has sunk in though, and I found myself reciting chunks of Japanese to myself on the tube ride home.
Today is the 4-weeks-to-go mark. After the orientation I must admit the nerves are really starting to kick in, and my overworked brain is starting to realise that in just a month I won't be living in the UK.
I didn't manage to start my 'list' of things to take initially last week, but I will be making a conscious effort to do so tomorrow. Right now I'm trying to relax and enjoy the baking heat that is currently gripping the country - our teachers at the orientation took delight in telling us that Tokyo will be hotter and as high as 91% humidity. Can flesh melt?! Yikes.


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Pink Hippy & Breast Cancer Awareness
PinkHippy.org kicked off a month long series of local events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the Holy Cross vs. Bucknell men's soccer game on October 1st at Linda Johnson Smith Stadium. Holy Cross raised funds to benefit the V for Victory Foundation and PinkHippy.org as part of their Cancer Awareness Day. Breast cancer survivors, who were in attendance despite the damp and rainy weather, were honored on the field during half time. Holy Cross's Luke Melody presented Del Bachand of PinkHippy.org with post-operative Drain Care Pouches on behalf of the V for Victory Foundation to be distributed to area mastectomy patients.
PinkHippy.org will be sponsoring several upcoming events throughout the Worcester County area. There will be a Sound Healing Concert on Sunday October 16th at 1:00 pm at the Best Western in Marlboro. Everyone is welcome to attend, tickets are $30 with a limited number of free tickets available for cancer patients. On Wednesday evening October 26th Saint Vincent Cancer and Wellness Center will host PinkHippy.org's annual Expressive Arts Celebration for breast cancer patients and survivors. This year's theme is 'Together' celebrating the connections made during the cancer journey , there is no charge for this event. On Sunday October 30th join Jeannie Light for a Walking Meditation for cancer patients, survivors and their families at Hodges Village Dam in Oxford. The trail is a gentle easy walk suitable for everyone. PinkHippy.org will close out the month-long series with a Wine Glass Paint Party on Saturday afternoon October 12th at the Charlton Arts and Activities Center. For more information, or to register for any of these events, please visit www.pinkhippy.org or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Pinkhippy.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that provides complimentary oncology massage, restorative yoga, meditation, reiki, music & art therapy, and comfort accessories to breast cancer patients throughout southcentral MA, northeastern CT and northwestern RI. Integrative services and support are also available to breast cancer survivors and their families/caregivers.


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Lithium is a soft metal that reacts immediately with water and air, it also has the highest electrochemical potential of all metals. These properties provide very high energy and power densities for long useful life in small and comparatively lightweight packages, which is driving growth in demand.
Lithium can be processed to form a variety of chemicals, including lithium carbonate, lithium bromide, lithium chloride, butyl lithium and lithium hydroxide. The most important use of lithium is in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles, energy grid storage, mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras and other small electronic devices. Lithium is also used in some non-rechargeable batteries.
Lithium is also used in combination with aluminium and magnesium to form strong and light weight alloys. It is used to produce optics, glassware and ceramics. Lithium chloride is one of the most hygroscopic materials known and is used in air conditioning and industrial drying systems. Lithium stearate is used as an all-purpose and high-temperature lubricant.
Lithium containing products are derived from two resource types:
Australia has the world's largest hard-rock mine Greenbushes, located in Western Australia as well as the newly re-opened Mt Cattlin mine with a 17-year mine life expected. Currently most of the world's lithium brine production comes from the salt lakes, or salars, of Chile and Argentina.


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I buy stuff online. What do I buy? Books, music, electronic stuff, and bike stuff. Instead of attempting to keep up with this stuff on the blog posts, I figured I could just keep my purchases here. Check back here often. I will add more stuff to the list.
So here it is:
Folding Bicycle Basket. LOVE IT. I use it daily for my commute to work. GET ONE.
Yes, I now own TWO folding bicycle baskets. This bicycle basket is made by Bell.
I received Sammy Hagar's book "Red" for Christmas.
Another book I received for Christmas is the Ace Frehley's book "No Regrets".
If you want to hear the "behind the scenes" stories of the band Kiss, this is a good book. I am reading the book now. Although the book does go into drugs and alcohol (yada yada yada, heard it before), there are many interesting stories about how songs and albums were created.
Another book I purchased recently was "Life" by Keith Richards.
I figure $3.99 is not a bad price to pay for an e-book.
The next book I purchased was "My Appetite for Destruction" by Steven Adler.
If you get kicked out of Guns and Roses for using to many drugs; now there is a story.
And the last book I purchased was "High Crimes" by Michael Kodas.
Everest has always fascinated me. I have read several books about the famed mountain and how men will attempt to climb and defeat the mountain, or be beaten by the beast. This book should be interesting. $1.99 for a book? I'm sold.
One book that I am still in the middle of is "The Vault" by Boyd Morrison.
I really enjoy the authors books.
Ipad Mini – Stayed up until 2:00 a.m. to purchase the 16 GB Wifi Ipad Mini. Now I can put ALL of my music on ONE player.
James Patterson – "The Murder of King Tut" – I downloaded the book from the Memphis Library. Great book, except I don't buy the authors conspiracy theory.
SanDisk 16 GB MicroSD Card – I purchased this card for a micro camera and for my hacked Nook.
SanDisk 16 GB Memory Card – I needed this to transfer files from one computer to another.
Bicycle Tire Lights: I ordered these light blue lights for my bike tires.
GE 14 MP Digital Camera – Since I dropped the last camera, I replaced it.
Blue Neon Strobing Wire Light – I ordered this for my night time bike rides.
Mustaine – A Heavy Metal Memoir – The former member of Metallica tells all in his autobiography.
Triumph – US Festival (Live) Fantastic CD by the band performing in front of half a million people in the 80's at the US Festival.
Accept- Stalingrad – Great music. The follow up to Blood of the Nations.
Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception – Good Game.
Iron Man: Tony Iommi: Good book.
Android & Nook SD Card – $10.00. Looking to change things up on my hacked Nook Color.
Blood Line by James Rollins (borrowed from the Memphis Library)
Cold Vengeance by Preston and Child
Flip Camcorder – Can't wait to try this small camera out!
Kelty Drifter – Need water while out and about? This water system works great. Get one!
"The Columbus Affair" by Steve Berry. Okay I didn't "purchase" the book, but I did download the book from the Memphis Library.
"Miss Peregrines Home For Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs.
Kiss Alive by Kiss
Kiss Alive II by Kiss
Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
Isaacs Storm by Erik Larson- Good book. Especially if you enjoy science and history.
The $100 Startup – by Chris Guillebeau. A very good book for small business owners. Many good ideas and examples are included.
The Referral Engine: Teaching Your Business to Market Itself by John Jantsch (just ordered it 5/28/2012, good for small business owners!)
The Last Madam by Christine Wiltz. A gift for my wife, a tour guide in New Orleans said it was a great book.
Moneyball by Michael Lewis. Yes, the book that the movie is based on. GREAT book. If you enjoy baseball and stats, this one is for you. I loved the book.
The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson – I haven't read this book yet. It was a present for my wife. I've been wanting to read this book for YEARS.
The King's Speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy by Mark Logue, Peter Conradi. Haven't read this either. A present for my wife.
Stitchway UltraPower 1900 mAh (BLACK) Backup Battery Charger for iPhone 4,4G, 3GS, 3G ,iPod, iTouch. Yeah, I use this often. Basically a backup charger for my Ipod.
The Social Network Soundtrack by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross. Good music. I listen to it while out on my bicycle.
HDMI 3-In 1-Out HDMI Auto Switch with 1.5 ft. Cable. Great for a PS3 and a flat screen t.v. I don't have to get up and plug stuff in or out. The switch does everything for me.
Belkin Conserve Socket F7C009q Energy-Saving Outlet. I use this for my laptop. Instead of letting the battery charge constantly, I just set the switch for 3 hours and the charging stops., saving me electricity.
Oh, and I also purchased the power strip. This cuts the power to the entire strip when one appliance is turned off. Lower my electric bill!
Avenir Universal XL Rear Rack (Black, Universal). Love it. Installed this on the back of my bike. I can mount a basket on back, or mount a side basket to the side of it.


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Sometimes you laugh. Sometimes you cry. When you spend some time at the Marian Pritchett High School, you're bound to do both. In fact, smiling through tears is not uncommon. While high school produces its share of melodrama, Boise's school for pregnant teens and unwed mothers brings life and even death into sharp focus.
New life is introduced continually as students give birth, introducing their infants to a new extended family at the school's day care. But tragedy can also cast a shadow over the school. A student lost her 4-month-old child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome last year.
"Of course we all knew and loved the baby," said head teacher Deborah Hedden-Nicely. "Many of the girls attended the funeral. The student asked if she could continue to go to class here. She didn't want to face all of the questions in a traditional school."
Across the hall from Hedden-Nicely's classroom, there's a small room with a large whiteboard. One of the students drew a picture of mom and child, mom and child, mom and child and finally a mom with a line pointing up to heaven.
Hedden-Nicely smiled through teary eyes.
"You should know that she's doing very well. She'll graduate this spring."
Graduation ceremonies for Marian Pritchett seniors are emotionally charged. Each student is profiled in an audio-visual presentation, complete with baby pictures--their own and, of course, those of their children. Some students read poems. Some students sing. Everyone cries. But there is great optimism and with good reason. To the person, each graduate has a placement: either a new job or higher education. In fact, the Marian Pritchett success rate is rather astounding. The school boasts a negligible dropout rate and nearly 100 percent of students graduate.
Most everyone who has lived in the Treasure Valley for a few years knows something about the Marian Pritchett School. They might know it by its previous incarnation, The Booth Home (the school was renamed Marian Pritchett in 2002 for its longtime social studies instructor). In 1921 The Salvation Army opened a small hospital and home for unwed mothers in Boise's North End. Residents learned about cooking, housekeeping and typing. In 1963 the Idaho Legislature decided to turn the Booth Home into a fully accredited high school.
But what the Legislature giveth, the Legislature taketh away. In 2010 the Legislature's Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee zeroed-out specific funding for the school, leaving it to the Boise School District to either find more than $500,000 to keep the doors open, or shutter the nearly century-old institution. But the district and The Salvation Army accomplished what many considered the impossible. Through a difficult combination of job cuts and service eliminations, a bare-bones budget was cut down to the marrow. The same budget challenge looms for 2012.
"It was a minor miracle last year," said Hedden-Nicely. "The Legislature could re-appropriate the money at any point in the future. This school is still a part of Idaho code."
The chief reason for its special consideration in Idaho law is rather simple: The students are pregnant. Lumping the students into an alternative-school categorization would not consider their needs for maternity leave. The girls at Marian Pritchett are not afforded what some would consider a traditional maternity leave of 60 to 90 days. They're given two weeks (or 10 school days), but they are also expected to keep up with all of their studies and assignments.
Teddy-Lynn Pitka acknowledged that carrying a full load of classes while carrying a baby is daunting.
"I had a few complications," said Pitka. "My baby kept trying to come early."
The 18-year-old senior had a tough go of it. The father of her baby wasn't happy when he found out about the pregnancy.
"He tried to have one of his friends push me down the stairs," said Pitka. "He's not a keeper, that's for sure."
She said she has a keeper now--a boyfriend in California. But first things first. Pitka is taking 10 credit hours in this, her last semester, which will give her more than enough credits for graduation. Her plans include business school and in the not-too-distant future, a career as a fashion designer. She's building an impressive portfolio of drawings that she has already shared with two professionals.
"It fascinates me that so many of the girls here don't consider themselves very good students," said English and physical education teacher Christine Murphy. "But they do so well here. When I look at their past transcripts with bad marks in traditional high schools, I'm certain it's because they faded into the background. I'm sure they would have dropped out if they hadn't come here. In a real sense, getting pregnant has been a blessing in more ways than one. They're getting an education and their child is getting a future."
Murphy, who has taught at Marian Pritchett for eight years, is a young veteran of Idaho schools. Following teaching assignments in Nampa, Weiser and at Borah High School, she was transferred "involuntarily" to Marian Pritchett.
"I was pretty frustrated at the time," said Murphy. "But when I arrived, someone told me 'Oh, you won the lottery.' I didn't know what they meant at the time, but I sure know now. It's the perfect place."
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"It is amazing that neither history nor tradition should have embalmed for us even one certain or definite saying or circumstance in the life of the saviour of mankind, except the comparatively few events in the four brief Gospels. There is no statement in all history that says anyone saw Jesus or talked with him. Nothing in history is more astonishing than the silence of contemporary writers of the events relayed in the four Gospels relative to Jesus, his disciples and his work."
(The Times Literary Supplement - review of Farrer's 1947 Life of Christ) "The chief of the (Mithraic) fathers, a sort of pope, who always lived at Rome, was called Pater Patrum". (Catholic Encyclopedia Vol. X; pp. 402-404)A book 25 years in the makingThis fact-filled book challenges centuries of Church portrayals and is conceptually, unparalleled in the history of book publishing. With hundreds of Entries in A-Z format, it can be read from beginning to end like any book, or opened at random by a browser to read just one or two Entries. Each topic is a short story in itself, some being just one or two lines in length, others extending into many pages. Each subject is given a descriptive title or definition, sometimes in itself revealing a particular knowledge. Some Entries were particularly difficult to condense, none more so than the Bible Banned for 1230 years.
The most sensational exposure of Christianity ever published
The chief problem in this story was what to include or exclude from the vast array of material available, on its own being more than enough to write an entire book. The Christ Scandal is original, uncensored, interesting, and easy to read. In one concise tome it brings together new and primary information that opposes everything the Church says about its origins, and reveals why vital knowledge about Jesus Christ, the clergy, and the Bible was suppressed. It also reveals that the priesthood wrote its own references, and also, answers two important questions: 'What was the Church trying to hide by rewriting historical records' (See Entry,
Editing historic records); and, what is meant to be understood by the confession of the 'invention of the cross' in the Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (See Entry, Cross of Christ invented) This book draws its information from certified Church reference sources, including official Catholic Encyclopedias and numerous Christian Dictionaries, and is without competition in the world of publishing. Provocative ... challenging ... controversial ... uncensored Sensational disclosures published in this book include:
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The Christ Scandal is supported with several thousand references and these are further amplified with a valuable Index. It, also, includes around 130 pictures, many rare, and an expansive bibliography. Within its pages is revealed what remains of the pre-Christianised version of the; Gospel of John, original version of the Book of Revelation, and suppressed chapter of the Bible.
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Eyebrows were raised when Eriksson persuaded City owner Thaksin Shinawatra to splash out almost £9million on the Italian striker, who had been something of a journeyman before he plundered an impressive 18 Serie A goals for unfashionable Reggina last season.
He said: "Bianchi had some problems to settle in, but I hope he will get over that and show us that he is the goalscorer we wanted to have. I´m sure he will come - he works very hard in training."
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text: Digital Louis CK, Will Ferrell, Jason Bateman And Others Read Offensive Tweets Sent From "Fans" [VIDEO] By Shea Bennett|March 23, 2012 Share By Shea Bennett|March 23, 2012 Share Twitter has reached its sixth birthday, and to celebrate Twitter-fan Jimmy Kimmel asked some of his celebrity pals to read some of the meanest and (in some cases) really quite offensive tweets that have been sent to them by "fans", while, for full effect, REM's Everybody Hurts plays along in the background. The list of famous faces includes Louis CK ("You are a big pricky"), Jason Bateman (who one fan alleges is gay), Anna Faris (change the 'i' in her surname to a 't' and watch hilarity ensue) and Andy Dick, who probably gets it worse than anybody. Check the video below for the full round-up. It's laugh-out-loud funny in parts, but also a good reminder that as Twitter grows it increasingly becomes a mirror of the 'real world', which means we can all look forward to an ever-increasing supply of nastiness, bad humour and good, old-fashioned weirdos. Enjoy. Share http://adweek.it/2koR8nC copy Adweek Adweek


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PULP Magazine is HIRING! Writers are welcome to apply!
PULP is the best music and lifestyle magazine in the country. We have become synonymous to rock and roll as well as all things associated with it: the cutting edge music feats, the biggest parties, the loudest concerts, the wildest stories and the wackiest images. PULP has become a powerful brand name in itself.
Ever wanted to be part of PULP's awesome legacy? Well you just got lucky because... PULP Magazine is HIRING!
★ Editorial Position
☛ Mr./Ms. Writer - If you've got an itch to type or write whatever good idea your brilliant mind comes up with and you live and breath music, then send in your resume along with a one-page article featuring your favorite band. Yeah so basically you have to be adept to the English language (no jejemons please) and must have a keen eye for detail. Arr!
This is a FULL TIME position. We're looking for people who'll be in-house geniuses!
Email us at email@example.com with the requirements (resume and one-page article). Please use 'Editorial Position 2015' as the email subject.
Applications are open to anyone who qualify with the conditions stated above, must have previous job experience, preferably lives in QC, and most importantly - enjoys music.
First impressions will get you to where you want to be, so always give your best shot on the first step. To be frank and straightforward, we are PULP and you need to be amazing.


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Hilbre 28 Floor Plans / E-brochure available and price PSF is attractively to sell, Call Hilbre 28 @ Hillside Drive Hotline 61009989 to Register your Interest Now. Hilbre 28 Condominium a stunning residential development with its 999 years leasehold tenure, a five-storey block accommodate exclusively of 28 units with a well mix of 2 to 5 bedroom of apartments located at 94 Hillside Drive in the Kovan landed property enclave. Just minutes drive away from the city, Hilbre 28 is the epitome of the marriage between the serene beauty of nature and the architectural excellence of modern residential living.
Hilbre 28 with its well located in the north-east of Singapore, the Upper Serangoon neighbourhood features the allures of malls like Nex shopping mall and Heartland mall are just minutes away. Important educational institution, such as DPS International School and French School of Singapore and other local schools are just minutes drive away. The Serangoon Interchange , which is the connection point between SMRT's Northeast and Circle Lines, and the Bus Depot, is already the nexus of activity in the area. For drivers Central Expressway (CTE), Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and Kallang Paya-Lebar Expressway (KPE) offer easy accessibility to Orchard Road, Central Business District (CBD) and Marina Bay. There is the popular Chomp Chomp food centre for delectable local fare and much, much more at Hilbre 28.
At Hilbre 28 satisfy every indulgence here, because your imagination is the only barrier, let the innovative use of space in every corner invoke your creativity with the intricately-conceptualized condominiums. Don't limit your imagination when the minimalist and fully furnished expanse with stylish quality kitchen equipment aims to fulfil your desires. Don't resist such a perfect blend of timeless appeal with modern living spaces and facilities in these 28 luxurious condominium.
- 28 exclusive units with nearby Serangoon MRT Stations and Interchange
- Hilbre 28 @ Hillside Drive comes with spacious layout and design with no bay windows and planters for all units
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This is Maxx's new favourite hat. I made it for him for Christmas, using Nicole Mallalieu's Flat Cap pattern. I had been thinking about making it, and whilst chatting with Amy (Badskirt) last Friday afternon, we decided to have a little (virtual) sew-along and immediately downloaded the pattern.
Amy was a
The hat is actually made from some furnishing fabric of some kind. I'm not sure exactly what it is, but I wouldn't recommend using it for a project like this again. The weave is actually quite loose, so it frayed really easily, which made for difficult sewing at times. My sewing machine even tried to eat it at one point!
Other than the fabric issues (oh, and the kids-being-around-issue) the hat came together fairly quickly. I think the next hat will probably only take me a couple of hours, now that I know what I am doing and since I will use some proper fabric that doesn't fall apart!


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Dear Friends,
Vickie and I pray that you have good health and continue to prosper as we enter this New Year and a new season.
Most of you are aware of the serious accident we were involved with on November 5th, 2014. We are very grateful that things turned out as well as they have, and we know that your prayers, love, and support have played a large part in helping us to overcome!
There is still a very real need that we have that I'd like to share with you. It appears that matters are handled somewhat differently here in the Dominican Republic concerning auto accidents. We have been informed that it could take up to two years for insurance and legal matters to be resolved. Of course, and as you can probably tell from the pictures, our vehicle was a total loss. At this time, it is very unclear what the final outcome will be. Even though it is clear that the other vehicle crossed into our lane and caused the head-on collision, there is no indication they will be found guilty. It is doubtful that we will receive any compensation.
With all of this being stated, I am asking you to please consider helping us. We are never comfortable sharing personal needs. However, we really need to purchase a replacement vehicle as soon as possible so we can continue serving effectively.
A decent used vehicle will cost the equivalent of approximately $10,000. In light of how much we have already shelled out to the hospital and doctors in addition to the extreme need for such a high-ticket item, we are sincerely asking for your financial help and partnership.
As a side note, many have given for various projects such as getting children back in school. Vickie and I want you to know that any designated funds will not be used to meet our personal needs.
Whatever you are able to send will help greatly. Some may send $20 and some might be able to send $2000. Funds can be given through our Gospel Team Outreach website, or checks can be mailed to our Fayetteville address listed below. All donations are tax-deductible and very much appreciated. Please take a moment, pray, and do what you believe God wants you to do.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support! God is moving on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve Him here (even with the crazy drivers). 🙂
Grace & Peace,
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The S1 in Pentax Optio S1 is the most stylish compact camera we've seen from Pentax in a long old while. It sets aside the toy-like styling of previous models with a sensuous black and scarlet frame, and all for a very reasonable price.
The S1 is a 14-megapixel point-and-shoot with a 5x optical zoom and a 28mm wide angle, equivalent to a 35mm camera. At the back there's a 2.7-inch screen. The settings offer face, smile and blink detection and 22 scene modes. There are also nine special effects to choose from, adding a miniature or retro feel to your pictures, among others.
For low-light shooting, the S1's sensitivity goes up to ISO 6,400. The sensor itself benefits from being imperceptibly moved to compensate for even the tiniest amount of camera shake.
The S1 is a more stylish Pentax compact than we're used to. For a long time Pentax point and shoots have had a toy-like feel, not helped by the cat sound effects.
The smarter S1 draws its inspiration from classier compacts such as Canon's IXUS range, all sleek lines and smooth curves in a crisp aluminium shell. The buttons are contained in semi-translucent bubbles. It also has sexy deep red accents, seductively revealing themselves as the lens slides smoothly out.
You can shoot 720p video at 30 frames per second, with a dedicated video button. The S1 takes SD, SDHC and extra-roomy SDXC cards, so there's plenty of room for your snaps and video. It also charges by direct connection to the mains, so you don't need to pop the battery into a seperate charger.
The Pentax Optio S1 comes in black, silver or turquoise. It will cost around £120, a decidedly generous price for such a sleek package.
Pixel 3A, the cheap phone Google's needed: No water resistance and no wireless charging, but Google packs the Pixel 3A with the features that matter.
Google Nest Hub Max: A higher-end smart display for Google Assistant joins the Nest family, adds a camera.


text: The Meaning of Difference Author: Karen E. Rosenblum Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages ISBN: 0073380059 Release Date: 2008-01-31 Genre: Social Science Download The Meaning of Difference focuses on the social construction of difference as it operates in American formulations of race and ethnicity, sex and gender, social class, sexual orientation, and disability. The conceptual structure of this text-reader comes from four framework essays addressing the construction of difference, the experience of difference, the social meaning of difference, and social action that might bridge differences. Each framework essay is followed by a set of readings selected for readability, conceptual depth, and applicability to a variety of statuses. Boxed inserts throughout offer first-person accounts from real people, many of them students. This edition features an expanded focus on disability and 29 new readings, including articles on how immigration is transforming the nature of American race and ethnic categories, the changing shape of higher education, and the experience of Americans of Middle-Eastern descent.


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Professor Murry Salby demolishes climate alarmism in House of Commons lecture.
Professor Murry Salby Professor in Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Colorado and one of the world`s top scientists on climate change demolished the climate alarmist position in a lecture in the House of Commons on Wednesday 6 November. He pointed out in a well reasoned presentation using real life temperature data that the contribution of humans to climate change is not significant. He pointed out that carbon dioxide(a harmless gas) emissions are mostly coming from natural sources. He made it clear that the carbon dioxide emissions are a result of temperature changes hundreds of years previously and not the cause of temperature changes.They are mainly coming from the soil and the oceans. His graphic showed the satellite image revealing that emissions are coming from vegetation areas in Africa and other parallel countries with little coming from industrial areas such as western europe and the US. The satellite images are the most accurate as they cannot be interfered with by people. He noted that there has been no global temperature rises for at least sixteen years in spite of increasing carbon dioxide levels. The lecture was well attended with an audience of at least 100 including some well known members of parliament. The press were well represented. The arrangement of this important lecture was arranged by Rev Philip Foster and Terri Jackson of the climate network. The climate network are indebted to Graham Stringer MP for the use of the committee room in the House of Commons.
The photographs below show Professor Salby speaking in the House of Commons with Rev Philip Foster in the chair. The other photograph shows Terri Jackson with Professor Salby signing his new book on climate published by Cambridge University Press. A summary of Professor Salby`s talk can be viewed on the Scottish Climate and Energy Forum web site www.scef.org.uk


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TOYOTA Dealerships are normally well-sized and impressive. One would expect Intertoy in Brits, Northwest Province, to be perhaps of lesser stature than their city counterparts, but they've been around for 30 years and have absolutely no reason to stand aside – this is a proper motor dealership!
For the last several years this well established Toyota landmark in Brits has operated under the Managing Directorship of Francois Rossouw, with Elmarie Booysen as Dealer Principal and an experienced Sales and Service Team behind her.
Intertoy serves the Brits community and surrounding areas, including the mines and have a customer base dating back to their roots of three decades ago. "Like everyone else we were affected by the ramifications of the unrest at Marikana in 2012, but the motor industry is strong and Intertoy is strong so we pulled through and we're on the up again, business is good,"says Elmarie Booysen, adding that among the several popular Toyota models, sales of the Hilux have been particularly impressive recently.
The Intertoy group is committed to constantly streamlining and improving their business and service and have an environmental vision. "We realise the importance of water conservation, indeed we've had incidents of water protests in the area due to shortages and the situation is not likely to improve. Installing Eco Wash was a good move for us, we are saving a lot of water and will soon be able to upgrade to Toyota's Eco 3 level, something we are proud of," Elmarie comments.
Between cars to be serviced, showroom vehicles and PDI's the Intertoy team normally move up to 60 cars a day and more through the wash bay under supervision of wash bay manager Joseph Loalang and his team of 10 certified Eco washers.
Elmarie concludes: "There are any number of farmers in the Brits area and some of their 4x4s arrive heavily soiled with mud and dirt, on occasion we still use high-pressure water sprays to remove excess dirt, but on the whole the water saving is huge and we cope easily. Eco Wash is especially beneficial when it comes to pre-washing of vehicles, we save time and clients get their cars back sooner than they did before."