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This is my review and interpretation of the game Thomas Was Alone – by Mike Bithell. WARNING: Spoilers ahead.
Thomas Was Alone, created by Mike Bithell, is a metaphor for collaboration, infrastructure, and life after death within community. It sounds a bit strange seeing as the game is about Thomas, a sentient AI rectangle within a computer game, but bear with me.
The game starts out playing as Thomas, who is alone (shocker). Thomas was randomly created by the game program on accident. As Thomas goes through the game world he finds many friends along the way. Thomas meets Claire, Chris, Lara, John, James, and Sarah – all of them also created randomly and by accident within the program. All of them have different unique skills (one can swim, another can double jump, one is extra short while another is extremely tall). All of their unique skills, in the beginning, are useful in their own way. Each one solving puzzles that only they can solve.
However, as the game progresses the puzzles focus less and less on each individual character and more on how the characters interact. By helping each other out the characters are able to collaborate to solve puzzles that would be insurmountable to each character individually. It forces you to stop thinking of each character as an individual and think of them as a united team. Without collaboration between characters the game would be insurmountable.
What is great is that each character within the world has their own personality and their own personal goals. What the game points to is the collaboration and working towards different goals which enable each character to pursue their own goal. By working together they simultaneously help each other and work towards their own pursuits and their own goals. It's reflective of life – when you help others, others will help you (something that seems to be lost among the US culture and which is propagated throughout the game community by the single lone hero that so many games seem to focus on). It reminds us that we, as people, don't exist within a vacuum of space and time. We exist with and around other people.
As the game progresses the antagonist (who I believe is the garbage collector of the program) eats all of the characters. They all find themselves within the garbage collector and are attempting to find their way out.
At this point in the game all of the characters are working simultaneously and together to reach a single goal. Collaboration continues.
But as the game progresses we find that Thomas, the main character, begins to think bigger and further than he had before. He begins thinking about other AI that might have, just like his new friends, been eaten by the garbage collector and find themselves unable to escape. He recognizes that even if he can't see them, other AI exist and deserve the same escape that he does.
Thomas and his friends do eventually escape the garbage collector (surprise!) and escapes to the internet. The game continues beyond this though.
After Thomas and his friends escape to the internet we find that they have embedded themselves as code within the game that they found themselves trapped within. Upon escaping they built an infrastructure for all other AI who may not have had the chance, the friends, or the ability to escape the garbage collector. The infrastructure gives all the other AI the unique skills that Thomas and his friends had when they were attempting to escape the garbage collector.
In life after death Thomas and his friends have changed the world in a way that allows for other AI to live a richer life themselves and escape from the garbage collector and the game itself (which they are being deleted from).
What makes the message more powerful is that Thomas, the main character, is the most unremarkable of them all. Thomas's jump is mediocre, he's too tall to fit into small areas, and not tall enough to help others reach the really high up areas. Thomas is, for all intents and purposes, the most average unremarkable character of them all.
However, Thomas thinks big and dreams big. He impresses his friends with his "observation" (as it is called in the game) and he leads his friends in the goal to escape the garbage collector to the internet. Thomas transcends his physical mediocrity by being prepared and aware.
The whole game overall reminds me of what is truly important in our own society. We find ourselves within a system that we cannot control. Often times for minorities this means being stuck within a life style that is nearly inescapable. It also reminds me of how the infrastructure is being attacked (slashing budgets for schools, public transportation, etc) and that the infrastructure we are leaving for those in the future doesn't promote success for many but for the already privileged few. It creates a place that I, personally, would not want to raise a child in.
Thomas Was Alone reminds us of the basic building blocks of any community: collaboration, infrastructure, and leaving behind a place that enables people to be happy and successful. While there are some steps being taken forward it feels more like we are taking far too many steps backward.
All of this from a game about a bunch of rectangles.


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[Sneak Peek]TO BE A BRIDEGROOM
When Stacy Walker's handsome neighbor Jordan Hunter invites her to a party, she doesn't expect to bump into the man who abandoned her mother. She leaves the party in a hurry, much to the confusion of Jordan. Concerned about her well-being, Jordan pays her a late-night visit. As they spend more time with each other, they learn of the mistrust each has for the other gender. It certainly doesn't help that Jordan has mistaken Stacy's three brothers for her lovers. And Stacy's suspicious about Jordon's connection to her mother's ex-lover. Can they overcome their differences and mistrust, or will their pasts get in the way of their budding relationship?
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The Minnesota Orchestra offered its final performance in Willmar on Saturday–after a packed week of music activities from one corner of this West Central city to another. Baritone Andrew Wilkowske, a native of Willmar, joined the Orchestra and conductor Sarah Hicks to sing six of Copland's Old American Songs, including Simple Gifts. Greeted with a roar of approval from his hometown audience, Wilkowske repaid the tribute. "I am a product of the Willmar public school system," he says. "Returning under these circumstances is humbling and exciting."
The evening brought to a dramatic conclusion the Minnesota Orchestra's Common Chords project – a new initiative that establishes one-of-a-kind partnerships between the Orchestra and communities around the state. Next up: the Orchestra collaborates with community partners to bring Common Chords to Bemidji, Minnesota.
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If you didn't know, I'm pregnant with my second baby right now. (Oh, did you miss the super cute pregnancy announcement last week, featuring my super cute child??? Well, here it is:
For more cute pictures in that post- and some tips on using chalk markers- click here.)
And let me just say, first trimester was way worse this time than it was with Lucy. Admittedly, I didn't have any really horrible, outright morning sickness, but I did have nausea bad enough to make me want to curl up in the fetal position for the first 6 hours of the day for several weeks.
Yuck. It was the worst. Not only do you feel like crap, but you can't explain to anyone why. It seems like when you're pregnant, that's one of the few seasons of life when people understand that sometimes, you just can't be a functional person right now. But so early in the pregnancy, I didn't want to tell everyone, so I was left isolated in the disgusting feelings.
And I felt it seep into everything from food to weather, from clothes to decisions about staying home or going somewhere. Everything disgusted me! Including the thought of writing posts every week.
Ok, they didn't disgust me exactly. I just felt like all I could do is consume without mentally having anything to give. I even shared with with the amazing group of Hope*writers (if you're a writer of any sort of who loves Jesus and has something to say, you should absolutely join this group!!!) about my difficulty in publishing anything at all, let alone biweekly posts.
I was met with resounding encouragement by so many in that particular community that first trimester? It's no joke, and it's a time to show yourself some grace. Being pregnant in general is a time to show yourself some grace. (I know that being human in general requires grace, but here we're talking about a specific category of grace-needing.)
My new friend, Heather shared what was maybe the most encouraging thing of all- this awesome post called "Things I'm Not Doing" from her own experience of first trimester + baby #2.
I love this list of things, because when I read them I felt myself breathe a sigh of relief. And I thought to myself, "Yeah. I don't have to do all the things! I can just eat donuts! And it's ok."
Because it is.
My favorite items on her "things-I'm-not-doing" list are as follows:
- Cooking a lot. Because let's face it, so far I'm not amazing at cooking and I just can't seem to get a lot made or prepped in a manner that works for my family right now. So, sometimes we eat Taco Bell for dinner. Or just super easy things that you can assemble or microwave or bake for 20 minutes or something. (I welcome anyone's advice here who has great menu ideas… just make sure they fall within those guidelines. Otherwise forget it.)
- Coming up with creative things for my toddler. Because a) I don't like coming up with crafts to do, and she's not in a season where she needs a lot of that anyway. And b) there's plenty of fun stuff that's free around here- like a story time at a local coffee shop (that even has kids books and toys, you guys!!! It's like a coffee shop for moms! Provided I am motivated enough to actually go… see item #3). Feeling badly about not coming up with crafts? Ain't nobody got time for that.
- Doing lots of social things. People. I love being social. I do! But the amount of effort it takes to get my 25-pound child up and down 3 flights of stairs, and into the car, and somewhere else, and also being pregnant? Sometimes it's just not worth the back pain, y'all. I promise we'll hang out. Just as soon as I stop feeling sick and/or dead after 5:00 pm.
- Planning and goal setting for the year. Can I get a witness? Because I super love planning and goal setting. And they're important. But until my brain de-fogs a little, I don't think I'll have mental capacity beyond finding something to eat and finding something for my people to eat. For now, my goal is to eat some waffle fries. (I'm really good at accomplishing those types of goals.)
I could list more things, but I won't, because you should just go read Heather's list. (Girlfriend makes her own chicken broth. You know, pre-Kroger style. I think it's downright impressive that she does that when she's not pregnant…)
The point is, I just needed to let go of some things. A lot of things. Can you relate?
From January through about the beginning of March, I felt like I was walking through a fog of nausea, cravings, and a daze of obligations.
I'll say it again- Yuck. And I just felt like a taker. You know what I mean? I felt guilty about how incapable I was at- well- anything beyond sitting on the couch drinking ginger ale.
Why go into all of this? Because I just want to encourage you that it's ok if you're a taker sometimes. A consumer. We all have seasons where all we can do is receive. Or at least, where we feel empty, unable to give of ourselves at all.
That's ok.
You might remember this post from February where I included this print:
I love this verse from the Complete Jewish Bible version, because this was and is a time where I need God to lengthen the steps I can take. I need the hope of Jesus to shield me.
I love that God cares about our relationship with him and our growth, no matter what season we're in. In my yucky first trimester, He sent so many blessings.
For example, just when I was feeling so disgusted with our living room I couldn't stand it, he gave me the gift of support from my husband to change it, and a visit from my mom which yielded simple and beautiful things like new accent pillows, a lamp shade, and a rearrangement of a room to breathe new life into it.
God gave us what we needed at that time- he gave me what I needed. (Beyond that- what I wanted!) He went above and beyond what I even thought to ask for, pouring out blessings in the midst of my yuckiness.
A friend of mine commented recently about the difficulty of loving the church when faced with its imperfections, like how it feels so forced sometimes. And I know you can relate to that. Anything filled with imperfect people is going to be imperfect. But that's not the end of the story.
Jesus came because of his love for us, for all people, so that we could become one body of believers who would one day dwell in the fullness of his presence.
And he didn't wait until we were perfect to do so.
6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
This is more and more humbling as I get older and have various seasons of yuckiness, pregnancy related or otherwise. Because being a "grown-up" often means seeing all your bad as well as good. It means failing and falling on grace, while standing once again on truth over and over again. It also means letting go and receiving. After all, we are powerless without Christ.
So, when you feel like a pregnant woman in her first trimester, don't let the yuck fool you. Be a taker for awhile; receive what God offers. It won't be given conditionally or passive aggressively or begrudgingly. You probably need to take what he's giving before you can be a giver again anyway. As the song says, he's a good, good Father.
And he gives abundance even now.


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To Thomas Mather [1]
President of State Bank: December 26, 1839.
Sir: You are herewith furnished with a copy of the joint resolution adopted by both branches of the General Assembly of Illinois, which has for its object the appointment of a joint committee to investigate the condition of the State Bank and Branches.
The undersigned have been appointed the committee, under the resolution, have organized, and are now ready to proceed with the examination contemplated by the aforesaid resolution.
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Customer: I love this cheese! But this $10.50 piece is too expensive for me…do you have a smaller piece?
Me: (at my friendliest) Officially, no. But, especially since you are a repeat customer, I could sell you the other half of the piece I'm cutting samples from? I would charge $6.00.
Customer: Hmmmm
Me: Actually, I am running low on quarters…so if you have a quarter, I would charge $5.25.
Customer: Done! But I don't have a quarter.
Me: OK, $6.00
Customer: So because I don't have a quarter, you're charging me an extra 75 cents?
Me: Uh…that's right.
Customer: (angry) No, that's wrong! (Buys cheese for $5(!!!) and storms off).
End scene.
In sum, I was trying to do this dude a favor and he gave me shit about it! And stiffed me a quarter/a dollar. I must say, like Dustin Hoffman in the last scene from Straw Dogs I yearned for outrageous violence. Only the strictures of "the law" and "customer service" kept me from stabbing him repeatedly with one of the many, extremely sharp knives that were at my cheese mongering disposal. Bah!
So this blog post is really the only socially acceptable way I could think of to vent my frustration after the fact. And, now that it's written, I can put my revenge fantasies to rest…


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Seven counties of Northeast Illinois (McHenry, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will and Cook County) together with the City of Chicago are collaborating to promote our region. This collaboration has resulted in the establishment of the Chicago Metro Metal Consortium, the Metro Chicago Exports Initiative, and the streamlining of truck permitting in the region.
Chicago Metro Metal Consortium
The Chicago Metro Metal Consortium (CMMC) is one of just 12 regions in the U.S. to be designated a "Manufacturing Community" by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) —an initiative intended to support job creation and accelerate growth in the manufacturing sector. Through IMCP, 11 federal agencies and programs with over $1.3 billion in federal economic development assistance will coordinate efforts to support the strategies developed by each of the 12 designated communities. More than 70 applications were submitted for the designation and each was evaluated based on strengths, opportunities and possible long-term impacts on job creation.
CMMC represents an unprecedented collaboration of more than 60 partners, including the seven counties of northeastern Illinois and the City of Chicago, and focuses on three metal sectors: Steel Product Manufacturing, Fabricated Metal Products, and Machinery Manufacturing. The Chicago region is one of the nation's leading manufacturing centers and transportation supply networks. With more than 3,700 firms, $30 billion in annual revenues, and 100,000 employees, metal manufacturers in the region are an important economic driver. Building on these strengths, the CMMC is helping to build a world\class cluster for metal fabricating. Planned initiatives include:
- Addressing regional gaps in workforce and training by promoting metal manufacturing careers and strengthening connections among the region's employers, training providers, and workforce.
- Increasing heavy machinery/production technology exports by making connections to regional services, providing opportunities for peer learning, and reducing costs to enter the export market.
- Accelerating process innovation by working to identify 'open innovation' strategies in metal manufacturing and engaging SMEs in applied research to increase competitive advantage.
- Improving the regional supply chain by hosting 'manufacturer matchmaking' events that connect metal manufacturers and a variety of end users.
- Identifying and supporting transportation and infrastructure projects to facilitate worker access to manufacturing jobs and contribute to the region's economic competitiveness.
- Improving business operations and sustainability by increasing access to capital.
Metro Chicago Exports
The goals of Metro Chicago Exports is to increase exports from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and support regional job growth. The Chicago region ranks third among U.S. metropolitan areas in total export volume ($56 billion in 2010), and there is a major opportunity to expand the existing export base to meet rising demand in emerging markets. The Metro Chicago Exports program is based on supporting three key objectives:
- Build a Targeted Pipeline of export-ready firms
- Provide Concierge-Type Service to capture global opportunities
- Connect firms to international parties and local peer networks
- Provide Microgrant Program To reduce the initial business costs of reaching new markets
Streamlined Truck Permitting
Several stakeholders were invited to join with the multi-county jurisdictions to organize a steering committee and discuss the development of a program to undertake a streamlined overweight/oversize truck permitting initiative in the region. In connection with this initiative and on behalf of the participating counties, Cook County applied for and received a planning grant from CMAP to analyze opportunities for streamlined truck permitting in the region, and this project is ongoing.
For more information contact McHenry County EDC, Jim McConoughey, President 815.893.0895


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Was Russian secret service behind leak of climate-change emails?
COPENHAGEN — Saudia Arabia told global warming talks on Monday that trust in climate science had been "shaken" by leaked emails among experts and called for an international probe.
"The level of trust is definitely shaken, especially now that we are about to conclude an agreement that … is going to mean sacrifices for our economies," said Mohammed al-Sabban, the kingdom's top climate negotiator, told delegates at the opening of December 7-18 UN talks.
Al-Sabban called for an "independent" international investigation, but said that the UN climate science body was unqualified to carry it out.
"The IPCC, which is the authority accused, is not going to be able to conduct the investigation," he said, referring to the Nobel-winning UN Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC).
The Saudi negotiator rejected IPCC chairman Rajendra Pachauri's defense of the integrity of the panel's findings — delivered earlier in the plenary session — as "general statements."
"In light of recent information… the scientific scandal has assumed huge proportion," al-Sabban said.
"We think it is definitely going to affect the nature of what can be trusted in the negotiations."
Saudi Arabia is oil cartel OPEC's leading producer and exporter.
Meanwhile, a UK report asks "Was Russian secret service behind leak of climate-change emails?"
Shaun Walker reports for The Independent:
The computer hack, said a senior member of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change, was not an amateur job, but a highly sophisticated, politically motivated operation. And others went further. The guiding hand behind the leaks, the allegation went, was that of the Russian secret services.# p #12_22 # ad skipped = true #
The leaked emails, which claimed to provide evidence that the unit's head, Professor Phil Jones, colluded with colleagues to manipulate data and hide "unhelpful" research from critics of climate change science, were originally posted on a server in the Siberian city of Tomsk, at a firm called Tomcity, an internet security business.# p #13_22 # ad skipped = true #
The FSB security services, descendants of the KGB, are believed to invest significant resources in hackers, and the Tomsk office has a record of issuing statements congratulating local students on hacks aimed at anti-Russian voices, deeming them "an expression of their position as citizens, and one worthy of respect". The Kremlin has also been accused of running co-ordinated cyber attacks against websites in neighbouring countries such as Estonia, with which the Kremlin has frosty relations, although the allegations were never proved.# p #14_22 # ad skipped = true #
"It's very common for hackers in Russia to be paid for their services," Professor Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, the vice chairman of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change, said in Copenhagen at the weekend. "It's a carefully made selection of emails and documents that's not random. This is 13 years of data, and it's not a job of amateurs."# p #15_22 # ad skipped = true #
More at The Independent including potential motives for the hacking.
The head of the UN's Nobel-winning panel of climate scientists on Monday attacked the so-called Climategate affair as a suspected bid to undermine the credibility of his organisation.
Rajendra Pachauri, chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) used the opening ceremonies of the UN climate talks in Copenhagen to lash those who had hacked into emails among top scientists in Britain assessing global warming.
"Given the wide-ranging nature of change that is likely to be taken in hand, some naturally find it inconvenient to accept its inevitability," said Pachauri.
"The recent incident of stealing the emails of scientists at the University of East Anglia shows that some would go to the extent of carrying out illegal acts, perhaps in an attempt to discredit the IPCC."
Pachauri proudly defended the IPCC's reputation as an arena for weighing scientific evidence fairly, neutrally and objectively, and said: "Warming of the climate system is unequivocal."
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I recently picked up a game for girls from 1966. Having grown up in that era, I was left wondering how I ever made it to adulthood with any self-worth!
What Shall I Be? The Exciting Game of Career Girls. Players learn what it takes to become a teacher, ballerina, nurse, model, actress, and airline stewardess.
The stereotypes and statements are hilarious and perfectly illustrate the options for young women in the sixties. You could go to Ballet School, Charm School, College, Nursing School, Drama School or Airline Training School. The game cards tell it like it is without regard for self esteem: "Your make-up is too sloppy. Bad for Airline Hostess and Model." "Hair Styling, Good for Airline Hostess, Actress and Model." "You are strong, good for Ballet Dancer and Nurse". "You are overweight, Bad for Airline Hostess, Ballet Dancer and Model", "You are clumsy, Bad for Airline Hostess, Ballet Dancer, Model and Nurse". "You Have Patience, Good for Ballet Dancer, Nurse and Teacher".
Does anyone remember any other games that treated us all with such cruelty?
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
House In the Woods Auction Gallery - Closing Tonight
Tucked into a beautiful spot in the Kettle Moraine Forest, The House in the Woods Auction Gallery is closing tonight. Fixtures and furnishings will be sold and the lights will be switched off. For the past thirty years, Carl & Lynne Seitz have been in the auction business. Scores of faithful buyers have attended the weekly auctions. Specialty auctions have drawn customers from around the country.
About twelve years ago I attended my first House In The Woods auction; it was one of their famous July 4th events. The gallery was packed with buyers and I'd never seen so many fine antiques at one auction. The seating was comfortable, there were overhead TV monitors to view the items as they were being sold, and the kitchen served up terrific homemade food. I've been attending auctions there ever since, whenever my schedule permitted. The scenic drive and the glorious bit of nature surrounding the facility never fail to inspire me. Besides finding some great items to offer my customers, I've made friends among the regulars. There are some that have been attending auctions there since the very beginning.
The time has come for Carl & Lynne to sit back, relax and enjoy their retirement. In a week they'll be packed up and headed for Florida. Their faithful staff will move on, and a host of people near Eagle, Wisconsin will be left wondering what to do with all those evenings.
Enjoy your retirement Carl & Lynne, and goodbye to the House In The Woods... you'll be missed.
**This wonderful piece of real estate is available...any auctioneers out there looking for a venue?
Monday, October 19, 2009
Bloomington Third Sunday Market, Zap and FOUND
This past weekend I shared a booth with my friend Kathy, (of Heritage Antiques), at the Third Sunday Market in Bloomington, Illinois. We'd never been there, but had heard good things about the market so decided to head down and give it a whirl. It turned out to be a fun and successful show and we'd love to return next season.
While good sales are the primary goal for any show, it's always a hoot to meet the fun people that shop the shows. The "most interesting buyer" award this week is shared by my first and last customers of the market.
Doing some early buying, Bill of ZAP Antiques and Props in Chicago stopped at our booth on Saturday. Bill's company provides design services for restaurants, rents props for stage & movie productions and sells antiques & collectibles. With a high energy level and a creative mind it's easy to see that he's found the perfect line of work. You can rent anything from a surfboard to a 1925 Rolls Royce from Bill.
Mary, the owner of FOUND in Ann Arbor, Michigan stopped by near the end of the show. After chatting with her and later viewing her blog, I know that if I ever opened a shop it would be much like FOUND. The shop is stocked with what I call "schnibbles"...bits & pieces of interesting old things. Paper, game pieces, sewing items, architectural remnants and more are on display. Art made with found objects is also sold in Mary's shop. I have feeling that I'll have a great time getting lost in FOUND on my next trip to Michigan.
With the Third Sunday Market in the rear view mirror, we are now moving forward into the holiday season. Great summer finds are surfacing from our storage area - stay tuned for more info!
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Council moves to avoid repeat of McRae battle
Vancouver City Council today finally brought an end, with a split vote, to one of the most contentious development battles in the city's recent history, approving the form of development for 1450 McRae Ave. on the northeast corner of Shaughnessy at Granville at 16th.
But an amendment proposed by Mayor Gregor Robertson won unanimous support. It seeks options from staff to slam the door on any repeat of the fiasco, which saw the mobilization of hundreds of Shaughnessy residents in opposition to the unprecedented townhouse development.
Why the anger? There were many reasons, but one stood out. Despite the FSD's openness to increased density through infill housing, it very clearly rules out townhouses. The McRae project entails the destruction of many trees, the construction of 14 townhouses with 49 underground parking spots, and the restoration of a heritage home.
Despite strong advice from the city's legal staff that council had little option but to approve the form of development — the very last in a line of decisions which is normally a purely formal rubber stamp — Councillors George Chow and David Cadman voted no. (NPA councillor Susan Anton was absent on civic business. )
The Mayor, along with councillors Jang, Louie, Stevenson, Deal, Reimer, Woodsworth and I, voted yes, aware that the mayor's amendment was next.
I have no issue with townhouses, I live in one. But if the FSD is to have any meaning, I would not expect to find any in Shaughnessy. (The developer believes his plan respects the spirit of the plan, but few residents, if any, agree.)
So the decision of Sam Sullivan's NPA council to push through a comprehensive rezoning of the parcel, carved out of the FSD, triggered outrage in Shaugnessy and some of the longest public hearings during the last council's mandate. Hundreds turned out in opposition, almost none in favour. But the NPA majority, opposed by Vision and COPE councillors, drove the project through.
The challenge for the new council: what, if anything, could be done? With the rezoning in place, the options were limited. In July, the matter was referred to the Development Permit Board for advice, but it considered only the very narrow question of whether or not the plans matched the zoning approval. Clearly they did.
They did not, however, fit the First Shaughnessy District Plan. The FSD, adopted by council in 1982, entrenched an element of community control over local development. It was the mother of all community plans.
As John Punter, the historian of Vancouver's city planning, has written, "a decisive moment in Vancouver's planning history occurred when the Non-Partisan Association mayor and council decided that existing residents and property owners in neighbourhoods should be allowed to choose their own forms of zoning and design guidelines."
As Punter notes, there is much to be critical of in these community plans, but they exist. In my view, the NPA's decision to trample on the FSD undoubtedly had consequences at the polls in 2008.
The McRae project managed to struggle through, but the battle it required raised fears across the city that neighbourhood plans arent' worth the paper they are written on. Until some confidence is restored, making the changes the city needs to become more affordable and sustainable will be much harder than they should be.


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Overcast skies with moisture beckoning to be set free, vegetation ripe with the aroma of Spring in Emerald City commonly known as Seattle; a populous that call this land home. From the shores of Puget Sound to the Cascadian mountains that silhouette the horizon, it is a awesome to be back in one of the communities in which I have rooted myself. Every time that I return from an adventure across the deep oceans and faraway continents to the mythical lands and cultures of my dreams, something changes deep within. It is a transformational change of extending out into ones comfort zone into the existential uncertainty of life.
Everest 2012 was unique in its own way, a pilgrimage of many, with a common purpose of setting ones foot upon the highest point of Terra Firma. The allure of this mountain is saturated in the minds eye of the human condition; a conquer or be conquered dilemma of ambition, persistence and perseverance. In light of such undertones, the sacredness that is climbing a mountain is a truly magical experience and it is an opportunity that is destined for us all.
It was an honor to be back in the presence of the high Himalaya again; to share this experience with new eyes and to be alive in all that encompasses you in that moment. What an amazing planet in which we all live, laugh, breath, and love. Coming home is a true reward and dreaming of the next adventure is a true gift.


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Can music save a person's life?
For professional oboist Butler, the answer is yes. Her brutally honest memoir recounts the life of a woman who was able to overcome devastating emotional and physical pain, sometimes self-inflicted, thanks to the music she loved and performed. Her father was a creepy and violent man who once smashed her sister's face with a brutal punch. He haunts this book, while the author's mother comes across as weak, quiet, and passive in the background. There seemed to be little love in the household. However, there was music, and Butler grabbed on to it like a life raft. As a 4-year-old, she was mesmerized by Richard Wagner's Tristan und Isolde and singer Kirsten Flagstad. Butler picked up the flute in fourth grade and later, when her music teacher asked for a volunteer to play a new instrument, she took on the oboe. The music and hours of practice were always there for her when her parents weren't. The book proceeds chronologically, with many italicized chapters interspersed. These are mainly about music and performing and her favorite composers, and they're a welcome respite from the pain of her personal story. Eventually, Butler got into a conservatory in New York City and worked odd jobs to survive. Her low self-esteem and unrelenting search for a new father figure led to a failed marriage, abusive boyfriends, drugs, and even a suicide attempt. But there was always the music, and she writes lovingly and beautifully about it. She tells us about making reeds for her oboe, why many conductors aren't worth their salt, how difficult and "glorious" it is to work as a freelance musician with great composers (André Watts, Keith Jarrett), and the utter joy of performing Bach's St. Matthew Passion, which "tests the endurance of all oboists."
The light and the dark fight it out in this fierce, fiery memoir.


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Opera vs Pop Under the Stars featuring the Gozo Youth Orchestra
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'Opera vs Pop Under the Stars – 8th Edition,' is taking place later this month presented by the Gozo Youth Orchestra in collaboration with The Ministry for Gozo and Embassy of the United States of America.
The concert will feature Soprano Pamela Agius (New York), Bass Noel Galea (Gozo) and Pop Singer Ludwig Galea (Malta) together with Gozitan and Maltese singers and musicians.
The Orchestra will be under the direction of Founder and Music Director Mro Joseph Grech.
The first part of the programme will consist of classical and operatic songs and arias, followed by an array of lighter pop arrangements from soundtracks and musicals in the second part.
This year's event will be hosted by the Minister for Gozo Dr. Anton Refalo and the Ambassador for the United States of America H.E. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley.
Opera vs Pop Under the Stars 8th Edition, is taking place on Monday, the 27th of July, starting at 8.30pm, at the Ministry for Gozo Courtyard, Victoria.
Patrons are kindly requested to be seated 15 minutes prior to the start. There will also be an after-concert treat.
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Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll. I purchased this book a couple months ago at BAM and I've been waiting patiently to get to a point in my review list where I could read it. This book came out last year and it focuses on the pressure to have everything. Ani is forced to reinvent herself, but she still has a secret that could destroy all she's built.
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Devon turned four this weekend. Such a big boy! Because he's big enough now to start remembering trips, we decided to take him on a weekend adventure in Niagara Falls. Shauna and I discovered some neat hikes last time we were there and we wanted to share them with him.
The whole spring has been unseasonable, so it's no surprise that our weekend trip also had all the weather: fog, rain, snow, high winds, and brief moments of sunlight.
But Devon still had fun. He got to run around fast moving rivers, take the Areo car, see butterflies, and travel down to the bottom of the falls. And he got cake — lots of cake!


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Federal Tax Code Facts:
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"One Tax For All" will put trillions of cash flow back into our economy!
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To protect the United States Citizens from overbearing, overreaching, oppressive and unfair taxation by the income tax system it is necessary to create The United States Citizens Tax Bill of Rights and the establishment of National Sales and Transaction Tax, "One For All Tax". "Americans First, fair taxation for fair representation".
First Right: Abolish Income Taxes, all current tax laws, regulations, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, excise taxes, tax exemptions, deductions, and any/all other current tax. It will be forever prohibited to have different tax laws for any citizens and/or segments of our Great Economy.
Second Right: The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) will be the official government agency for collection of taxes. Taxes will automatically be collected through bank deposits through the Federal Banking System; and at no cost to the United States Citizen. All taxes collected will be overseen and managed by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). The IRS will have no prosecution powers or responsibilities.
Third Right: Establish ONE TAX across the land for collection of all Federal taxes at the lowest possible rate to all citizens and segments of the economy. Taxes will be collected on all sales & financial transactions of the United States of an amount/rate determined by the Fourth Right. The system works exactly like a state sales tax but extended to all citizens and segments of economy.
Fourth Right: To have a balanced Federal budget and maintain a low tax rate to have as little or no impact on the U.S. Economy. The Federal budget will be derived by no greater than 5% of the TE (Total Economy). If the TE of sales & transactions creates an excess of taxes for more than 4 financial quarters; the tax rate will be lowered to the budget amount established by the original 5% of the total sales and transactions (Total Economy). The tax rate will never exceed 5% of TE (Total Economy).
Fifth Right: This law does not apply to transfer of money inside personal, married or business accounts.
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Eighth Right: The ONE TAX will provide for an economy without tax evasion as all citizens and all segments of the economy, including illegal businesses and illegal aliens pay taxes via purchasing of goods, services and transactions, the ONE TAX is self enforcing as if you do not pay the ONE TAX you will not be provided with any goods, services or transactions. Furthermore, upon deposits if you did not charge the appropriate sales or transaction tax it will still be automatically deducted from your bank deposits.
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Let's face it, sooner or later, the simplest, fairest, lowest tax will eventually be the tax we will all use...
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Are you a renter in California or a landlord? If so, regardless of your political preference, you definitely will want to vote next week because, every voter in the state has the ability to vote on either approving or stopping proposition 10 from becoming law.
What is Proposition 10?
Proposition 10 will give cities like San Diego and Los Angeles the ability to expand rent control. This will be done by repealing Costa Hawkins, the 1990s Housing Act that has been in California for over 20 years.
Thanks to Costa Hawkins, landlords in San Diego have the right to raise the rent on their units to the fair market value when an old tenant moves out. This could change though with proposition 10 which could make a landlord's ability to raise the rent after tenant moves out a thing of the past.
Cities like San Diego could implement restrictions on all of the local housing stock including single family homes, condos, town homes and new apartments.
How Will Rent Control Affect California?
The obvious argument for rent control is that it will protect renters from excessive rent hikes and keep their homes affordable.
Although rent control sounds ideal for California, and many people feel that it will be a cure-all for the housing crisis, implementing rent control will not encourage the construction of more housing in the Golden State when this is what California desperately needs.
Many industry analysts and economist who have been following the developments of proposition 10 over the last year have seen landlords sell their rental properties in California in favor of getting out of the state before rent control becomes law. Other landlords have sold their portfolios of single-family homes to individual owners, effectively taking those rentals off the market.
Regardless if you stand for or against rent control in California, don't forget to vote! Make sure your voice is heard in November by casting your vote when it comes to this crucial issue.
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People entrust doctors with their lives every day. And when they do, physicians and other healthcare professionals have a sworn duty to provide patients with safe, ethical and accurate medical treatment. But things don't always go as they should. It is estimated that nearly a quarter million Americans fall victim to medical malpractice each year.
Medical malpractice occurs when negligence by a hospital, doctor, nurse, EMT or other medical practitioner results in injury or death. To prove medical negligence for any given case, lawyers look for deviations from what is considered a normal standard of care. That is, performance or actions of a healthcare provider that don't measure up to what a reasonably careful medical practitioner would have done facing the same or similar situation.
When a patient's injuries result from a violation or deviation of the standard of care, it is considered medical malpractice. Those who suffer harm from medical malpractice may be able to hold the medical care provider(s) liable for their injury under the special rules that apply to this type of professional negligence.


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Crewe target Aaron Webster has ended speculation about his future by signing a new contract at Burton.
The left-sided player had talks with Dario Gradi's side but has put pen to paper on a one-year deal at the Pirelli Stadium.
"I am just chuffed that everything is sorted now," Webster told Burton's official club website.
"It has been a difficult few days for me because Crewe are a big club with a good history for bringing players through and that made me pay some very serious attention to what they were saying."
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Zimmer Radio & Marketing is a group of talented, hard working individuals.
We take pride in what we do: broadcast free entertainment and information to thousands of listeners across the Four States Area. Not all radio stations are created equal, and we invest in our people to maintain our elite position in our industry. In addition to specializing in broadcasting, we pride ourselves on our marketing expertise. We train constantly and invest in the latest tools to ensure our advertising partners accomplish their goals. Simply put, we help businesses grow.
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Make a Coin Disappear in Paper
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Cut a piece of white paper into a 5-by-5-inch square before you do the magic trick.
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Ask an audience member to volunteer a coin for your trick. Show the crowd both sides of the piece of paper to prove that it hasn't been altered. Place the paper flat on the your magician's table and place the coin in the center.
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Fold the paper almost in half, leaving about 1/2 inch between the top and the half that has been folded.
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Fold the right side of the paper around the back to the halfway mark, and fold the left side back over this half.
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Fold 1/2 inch of the top of the paper down so it appears that you have created a packet with no holes in it.
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Hold the packet out for audience members to feel so they can determine that the coin is still in the packet. As you return to your table, with your back turned to the audience, turn the packet upside down and let the coin fall into your hand through the opening that has been left. Pick up a handkerchief and put down the coin in the same movement.
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Cover the paper with the handkerchief and hand it to an audience member. Utter a magic word, lift the handkerchief and let the audience member unfold the paper to see that the coin has disappeared.
Turn a Dime Into a Quarter
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Prepare to do the trick by placing a little circle of tape on the back of a quarter. Hide the quarter in your hand before you begin the trick.
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Ask an audience member to give you a dime. Hold the dime tightly between the thumb and index finger of your right hand. Slide the quarter into position behind the dime.
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Use your left thumb to press the dime onto the tape-covered side of the quarter and use your left index finger to squeeze the 2 coins together.
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Take the coins between your left thumb and index finger, and turn your hand so that the face of the quarter can be seen. Drop the coin quickly into your right hand so it looks to the audience like there really is only 1 coin.
Tips & Warnings
Always ask your audience for coins when you do these types of tricks, as it will assure everyone that the coins being used are not of the "trick" variety. This will lend an air of authenticity to your show.


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Summer IP Program in Washington, D.C.
Georgia State Law students have the opportunity to participate in an externship program with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Students spend 10 weeks during the summer in Washington, D.C., at the USPTO being trained and working on patent and trademark applications with patent and trademark examiners.
Summer IP Program Details
- A four-credit hour summer course consisting of an intellectual property externship placement and a concurrent seminar taught by an Atlanta patent attorney.
- To satisfy the externship component, students are required to work 40 hours per week for nine weeks either at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia, or the U.S. Copyright Office in Washington, D.C.
- The concurrent seminar meets regularly throughout the nine weeks, explores topics relevant to the role of a lawyer in the intellectual property practice setting, and addresses practical issues students may face while working at the USPTO and/or Copyright Office.
- Applications are typically due by mid-February.
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Festival «To the 10th anniversary of Russian Philharmonic». Orchestra's Birthday
In 2000 the Moscow City Government founded Moscow City Symphony -Russian Philharmonic – the first and the only Moscow City full symphony orchestra over the centuries-old history of the capital. Ten years ago exactly the first concert of the new orchestra took place on March 19, 2001 at the Grand Hall of Moscow Conservatory.Cantata Alexander Nevsky has a special place in Prokofiev's creative work. It's typical of the composer to possess a genuine sense of a historic epoch. Images of olden times in Alexander Nevsky are severe like ancient frescos and at the same time are penetrated with a strong feeling of our contemporaniety. Alexander Nevsky is a monumental composition for choir, mezzo-soprano and orchestra, created in 1938-1939, based on music to the film of the same name by Sergey Eisenstein. Cantata performance will be accompanied by the shots from this film.
The cantata consists of seven parts, each of them is a complete movement. Along with vocal parts (choirs in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 7th parts and solo song in the 6th part) there are independent orchestra picturesque and visual episodes (marvelous scenery in the 1st and at the beginning of the 5th part, and all 5th part presenting battle orchestra scene with choir). Thereby, vocal origin and programme symphonism will combine in Alexander Nevsky. Prokofiev wrote Alexander Nevsky being under impression of the film. That's why typical features of his music – concrete imagery and pace – developed to the full. Action rhythm, images, gestures, intonation specified distinctive "visual" tone of music. Harmony and entirety of cantata's composition are remarkable. Its dramatic top is The Battle on the Ice. Epic choirs based on the Song about Alexander Nevsky edge the cantata. Cantata performance will be accompanied by shots from the film.
Elena Zaremba (mezzo-soprano) – outstanding Russian singer who is among the most bright celebrities of world opera. She graduated from Gnessin Russian Academy of Music. She began her career at the State Academic Bolshoy Theatre of Russia in 1984 where she sang the leading parts in Russian and foreign operas. In 1989 Elena Zaremba performed in opera A Life for the Tsar by M. Glinka during a tour of the Bolshoy Theatre in Milan, at Teatro alla Scala, and it was appreciated very much both by critics and public. Since 1990 her career abroad started with performance at Covent Garden in London, opera The Prince Igor by A. Borodin, conductor – Bernard Haitink. After that in 1991 she made her debut in San Francisco, opera War and Peace, conductor – Valery Gergiev. Than – debut at Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna) and Opera Bastille (Paris) in opera A Masked Ball by G. Verdi. In 1991 she is invited by conductor Carlos Kleiber to play Carmen at Munchen Staatsoper and since 1992 she becomes one of the most famous performer of this part. Elena sang Carmen more than 250 times in Paris, London, Madrid, Bilbao, Vienna, Munich, San Francisco, Florida, Lisbon, Hamburg, Berlin, Arena di Verona, Bologna, Bregenz, Japan, South Korea, etc. In 1997 Luciano Pavarotti invites her to New York to take part in the concert "Pavarotti plus" at Avery Fisher Hall. In 1998 – debut in Viennese performance of opera Samson and Dalila in Israel. In 1999 she makes her debut at Metropolitan Opera in New York in opera Troubadour by G. Verdi. The same year Placido Domingo invites her to his anniversary at Grand Opera in Paris, to participate in opera recital of opera Samson and Dalila by C. Saint-Saens. In 2001 she returns to New York, where she sings opera A Masked Ball by G. Verdi and performs at the 60th anniversary of Placido Domingo singing with him 4th act from opera Troubadour. In 2002 L. Pavarotti invites her to his 40th artistic anniversary in Modena. Zaremba sings in operas by R.Wagner at Vienna Opera, San Francisco, Washington, Madrid, New York. She performs opera Khovanshchina by M.Mussorgsky in Brussels, Barcelona, Florence. She sings at Salzburg Festival, conductor – Claudio Abbado. She records opera Troubadour by G. Verdi with Andrea Bocelli. She sings in operas by G. Bizet, G. Verdi, P. Tchaikovsky, M. Mussorgsky, R. Wagner, C. Saint-Saens, H. Berlioz, R. Strauss, etc. She performs together with Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Neil Shicoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Anna Netrebko, Robert Lloyd, Jose Cura, Maria Gulegina, Katia Richarelli, Ramon Vargaz, Salvatore Licitra, Renato Bruzon, Leo Nuccii, etc. Elena Zaremba collaborates with world famous conductors such as James Levine, Christoph von Dohnanyi, Valery Gergiev, Daniel Barenboim, Yury Temirkanov, Giuseppe Sinopoli, Claudio Abbado, Mishel Plasson, James Conlon, Vladimir Ashkenazi, Vladimir Jurowski, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Vladimir Fedoseev, Peter Schneider, Nello Santi, Fadio Luizi, Placido Domingo, etc. She works with such outstanding directors as Franco Zeffirelli, Lina Wertmuller, Liliana Cavani, Micahel Fridkin, Bob Wilson, Francesca Zambello, etc.


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Sep 03, 2018
The concepts of economic evaluation in healthcare are well presented.
People without any knowledge in health economics might find this quite heavy. Once you patiently digest them all, they are very helpful in understanding what economic evaluation is trying to achieve.
by Mazen Talat Hamed Yehia•
Aug 15, 2018
informative but will be useful only for advanced
by Joshua Valenti•
Mar 19, 2018
Pretty good I though there was a bit to much overlap with Course 3, and I thought the assignment was a bit nebulous
by Jay Desai•
Nov 27, 2017
AMazing COntents. I learnt most of the anticipated learning materials from this course. I highly recommend other students who actually want to learn something innovative in their lives. This course has completely changed my perspective towards technological assessment.
by Joey Posthumus•
Nov 26, 2017
by NWAKWUO GEOFFREY CHIMA•
Nov 25, 2017
The course is interesting and I hope to make best use of the knowledge.
by Nancy L. Lamb•
Oct 05, 2017
Great understanding of how they make decisions... but if it was to be a career, in evaluation, having either practice exercises or better explanation of the equations (slower? more descriptive) would have helped me know what to do if ever presented with such a need. Thanks so much for another great class.


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15% Off at Marks and Spencer Today Only
In the run up to Christmas, there is no better time to get a fantastic discount voucher from one of our best loved stores, but that is exactly what Simply Maternity can offer you right now with 15% discount at Marks and Spencers for today, 20th October 2011.
Apart from the exclusions noted in the terms and conditions, you can use this code on anything on the M&S site which is a great way to treat yourself and make a start on all that Christmas shopping without even having to leave the comfort of your own home.
Here at Simply Maternity we are full of Christmas Spirit and have really enjoyed working on our feature for the best Maternity Little Black Dress featuring some of the best party black party dresses in our range. One of the the dresses that really divided opinion in the office was this gorgeous Pleated Maternity Dress from M&S. Is it pretty? is it reasonably priced?Is it versatile? Well the answer has to be 'yes' to all of those and more!
The thing that makes this maternity dress so special is the fantastic cut that not only gives you an up to the minute fashionable fit but also provides the versatility to make this dress work in any situation. With such a tailored, neat design, this dress is ideal for smart maternity workwear whilst maintaining that feminine edge during your pregnancy, but add some sparkly accessories and strappy shoes, and you have a gorgeous maternity dress for any special occasion or party.
The crepe material used to create this dress gives flexibility and comfort during your pregnancy but also creates a wonderful flow to this dress that stops just above the knee. The delicate sleeves add femininity to the style and the mini bow detail draws the eye and makes this a truly pretty LBD.
Usually only £39.50, this week you can claim a further 15% off this dress and most other things on the M&S using our voucher code but only for today. To claim your discount simply click here to go directly to the official Marks and Spencer site and start shopping. At the checkout enter our voucher code which you will find at the bottom of this page and 15% will be deducted from all qualifying products.
But what, I hear you cry, about the toy section which has been excluded from this fantastic offer. Well the reason that you can't use your 15% discount in the M&S toy section this week is because all toys have been reduced by a massive 20% this week already which means you gain discount here to, whilst still claiming your 15% on all other items.
So start your shopping today and take advantage of these fantastic offers from one of the nations favourite stores and remember to keep coming back to Simply Maternity for ideas on great maternity clothes for Christmas as well as discounts and offers that are going to make budget go further.


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We are thrilled to announce that the new Daddyhunt is coming this Sunday, Jan 31!
In order to migrate all the millions of hot photos, emails and profiles on the site, we will be OFF-LINE for most of the day on Sunday, starting at 8 am EST.
Once the migration is complete, you can login using your existing login and password. Please review and update your Profile and Preferences so you can get the most out of the new site.
A special thanks to all our Private Beta Volunteers and Supporters! Thank you to all our members for making Daddyhunt the largest community for real men of ALL ages.
Carl and the Daddyhunt Team
Daddyhunt.com: Real Men. No attitude.


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What is the Hip- Hinge Mechanism? It is a term used to describe how your trunk (spine) and hip joints should work together. Similar to a door hinge, the hip joint acts as the joint axis, allowing the thighs and trunk to flex and extend toward and away from each other.
One side of the hinge is the trunk, with a spine that should ideally stay aligned throughout the range of motion when bending forward. The other side of the hinge are the thigh bones. Our hip joint is ball and socket joint which allows for a high range of motion potential. This means we have a lot of available room to turn and twist the head of the thigh bone, allowing us to turn our legs in and out, as well as flex and extend at the thighs. All of this motion allows us to squat in all different positions, perform kicks to many different directions, and several more awesome movements.
When we rely on the small little bits of range of motion offered between the joints of the spine, from the muscles and connective tissues that connect each vertebra to the next, we are missing out on the exponential potential available from the broad range of motion of the hip joint itself as well as the powerful muscles that surround and control the hip. Making the small muscles do more work instead of the big hip muscles doing the work, our back is in a position for injury. The injury can slowly build over time and seem to happen over night, or while performing a familiar movement but our small muscles can no longer bear the load it was not designed for.
How to Learn the Hip Hinge Mechanism
Grab a broom stick or a dowel! Holding it to your back, keep these 3 key points touching the dowel while you bend forward:
1. Back of the head (the part that sticks out the most)
2. Middle of the shoulder blades, (the part that sticks out the most)
3. Flat part of the sacrum, before the buttock cheeks separate.
Maintaining a little space between your ribs and sacrum is how your spine actually prefers to be. Use this space for your hand to hold the dowel to your back. Keeping the 3 discussed points and only those points touching the dowel, bend forward from the hips, pushing your hips back a little. You may not be able to bend very far, or even past the point depicted. THAT IS 100% NORMAL. We are unable to tell what optimal spinal alignment is on our own without any guidance. You may be surprised how tight your hamstrings feel.
Practicing bending forward and standing all the way back up so that the dowel is completely vertical will help you learn how to use your back and hips together properly, decreasing your risk of injury and any excessive stress acting on your back and hips. So grab a dowel and bend over! Give your back a break!


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With an estimated 80% of jobs unadvertised what is the best way of finding work amongst today's stiff competition?
The answer is often who you know. Networking has long been a way of putting out feelers for employment opportunities. And now, with social networking, this is easier to do that you may think.
Here are some top tips for job hunting using social media:
1. If you have a Facebook or Twitter profile make sure you clean it up! Remove anything you would not want a potential employer (or indeed your mother!) to see. Check photo albums, wall posts and status updates. Ensure that you have not said negative things about your current/last employer as this does not promote a very professional image!
2. Ensure on your personal information that you have included information about your current/last role – indicating the job title and industry and any key achievements. You do not have to post your entire CV but ensure the brief information that is on your profile is to the point and outlines your key attributes.
3. Many recruitment agencies are now "tweeting" on Twitter. If you do not already use Twitter then sign up! You can subscribe directly to agency job updates via the RSS feeds on Twitter, meaning that you do not have wait for them to appear on third party websites such as Monster or Totaljobs.
4. Once you have started "tweeting" on Twitter than ensure that you communicate regularly with people and do not leave any conversation posts unanswered. You never know – you may have just ignored the one person who has a job for you.
5. Sign up to LinkedIn. This works like a business version of Facebook. You can quickly create a profile, link to colleagues you work/ed with, then continue linking to other professionals to increase your network. Many recruitment agencies are also on LinkedIn and contact their network with vacancies. You can maximise your exposure on LinkedIn by collecting "Recommendations" that work as online references attached to your profile. With 45 million members it is worth getting yourself on here!
6. Use forums on job seeking websites such as Monster and jobseekersforum.co.uk. Other job seekers may have leads/advice for you
7. Create your own website showcasing your skills and examples of your work. Link to it from the other social media sites that you are using and don't forget to include your contact details!
8. Start a blog relating to your career to show that you have a genuine interest and passion for your area of work. For example, if you work in construction write a blog that talks about industry trends and developments. Put the web address of your blog on your CV. Allow people to comment on your posts and be sure to update it regularly! Try www.blogger.com for an easy way to create your own blog.


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Browncoat Cottage is a neat and tidy 3 bedroom double brick cottage, built mostly in 1864, situated right in the middle of Mudgee, just a short stroll to shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs, gyms, parks etc.
This cute cottage has been tastefully decorated and is very comfortable. Sleeping up to 8 adults, it is suitable for anything form a romantic weekend away to a family gathering.
The lounge has two 2 seater sofas as well as a 3 seater fold out sofa bed, an LCD TV, DVD player, DVD library, CD/Radio/iPod dock, a variety of books and magazines and reverse cycle air-conditioning and free WiFi
The kitchen is well equipped, including a Pod coffee machine, microwave, toaster, kettle, and TV. Crockery, cutlery, glassware and picnic ware for 8, pots and pans.
Also included are bikkies, milk, tea and coffee.
The dining room seats 6 comfortably.
Please note!
Rates are based on number guests as well as how many bedrooms are required. Please advise on booking how many rooms.
Single room cost +$35.
Bedroom One is spacious and relaxing with a Queen bed, wardrobe, reverse cycle air-conditioning and a cot.
Bedroom Two is cosy and stylish with a Double bed and wardrobe.
Bedroom Three has 2 comfortable Single beds.
Just past the Kitchen is a desk with a variety of tourist information and phone books.
The Bathroom is neat and modern and comes with Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash and a hairdryer. Family sized quick recovery hot water, no running out'
2 Separate toilets. 1 indoors, 1 outdoors.
All towels and bed linen are provided.
If you feel compelled to do a load of washing, the Laundry has a 6.5kg Washing Machine, Dryer, Ironing Board, Iron, Laundry Powder, Basket and pegs. Just outside is the traditional rotary clothesline.
The large, private backyard has an outdoor setting, BBQ, a huge double carport and plenty of room for the kids as well as any boats, jet-skis, motorbikes or bicycles etc. you might bring for your getaway.
Pet friendly.
The large backyard is suitable for dogs of all sizes but if you have a cat or need your furry friend to be in the house with you, we need to charge a fee of $25 for the extra cleaning required.(This does not cover any damage.)
External security camera located on front of building.


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Dot net Application Development
Visual Studio .NET is an intelligent development tool that allows developing applications that target the .NET Framework. From a developer's vista, .NET enterprises of three things viz., The .NET Framework, the .NET Framework SDK, and the development environment. The tool is also used to create customized controls and components that can be used as a part of the application. Components are objects or the features that are used to construct, organize and test Visual Studio programs. The Toolbox window of the Visual Studio .NET IDE contains all the components. [Read more…]


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The only locally owned and operated Century 21 office in the County.
Contact us at (530) 273-1336.
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information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. Listing broker has attempted to offer accurate data, but buyers are advised to confirm all items. The information on this form is from varying sources. Neither the brokers nor the agents nor the Nevada County Multiple Listing Service have verified it. Buyer is advised to consult with appropriate professional experts. Information last updated on 2019-05-25.


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After years of hiatus, American gore metal commando, Exhumed, comes with another new album of original composition. With only Matt Harvey as the remaining original member, All Guts No Glory still is repeating the formula of mixing death metal with thrash and old school grindcore. This album is very thigh, strong and energetic with most of the tracks are carefully composed with no filler at all! Nevertheless, it still displayed the extreme brutality from the start until the next thirty five minutes bloodbath of this album. The first track was an outraging instrumental titled after the album name will give you an adrenaline rush to yearn for another track to another and it leaves you no room to breathe until the final track So Let It Be Rotten...So Let It Be Done!! Not so heavy guitar lines with sometime yelling in the middle of death metal drumming are carefully matched with growl and screaming vocal pattern. I'll put All Guts No Glory under my death metal catalogue.
Buy this from www.relapse.com


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Every homeowner needs to be aware of the safety of their homes. Thus, the locks and bolts should be in top-notch condition. In addition to that, as a homeowner, you should not reveal the password of your digital safe to anyone. There are lots of other security concerns that you will have to keep in mind in order to prevent your home from threats of burglars. If you doubt the security of your home, you should get in touch with a Residential Locksmith DC at the earliest.
Our company is the leading service provider of the best locksmiths in the area. Therefore, if you ever feel the need of locksmiths, you should not hesitate to call us. You have to manage wide varieties of locks in your home. Apart from that, you want to install CCTV system in your home. For all these, we are there to take the responsibility.
Efficient And Quick Service:
Unlike many other companies, we value your needs. Therefore, as soon as you call us, we are available at your service. However, that does not mean that our Residential Locksmith DC will take benefits of your problems by charging exorbitant rates. Well, we charge the most competitive rates and offer you quick services. Our professionals are certified in installation and repairing wide varieties of locks and key systems. Some of these are as follows:
We are certified and accredited, and therefore, our Residential Locksmith DC service and staff will make the best efforts in enhancing the level of security at your home. Just give us a call and tell us what you need. Whether you have been able to decide the right lock and key system or still looking for it, or maybe just need it installed, we'll be able to be of assistance.
Safety Is Our Priority:
Whether it is the task of small lock replacement or making a master key, we are serious about any job. This is because your safety is our topmost priority, and we never compromise with it. Even if, you have misplaced your keys, we will help you get a new lock and key solution. We are always there to assist you in difficult situations and times of needs. Thus, you can depend on us.
Apart from offering high quality services, we will also help you with some of the best product selection. Our team is highly experienced in the various advanced products available in the market along with their features. Therefore, based on your requirements, we will suggest you the most appropriate solutions. You can thus get complete peace of mind.
Apart from regular services, we are also available during emergencies. We make state of the art technology to attend to your needs at the earliest, and help you get rid of a situation.


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Plannee teaches organizational and time-management skills to students with the same type of tools they will eventually use in their careers.
Hicksville, NY (PRWEB) February 07, 2013
Quality Planners, Inc. (http://www.qualityplanners.com), a national student planner company for primary school, elementary school, middle school, high school and college, including Christian community and special needs students, today announced the availability of Plannee®, student planner software empowered with school connectivity.
Plannee can be installed on iPhone or Android systems as well as laptops, iPads, PCs and Macs. It can be customized by students with their latest deadlines, course assignments and test dates, with reminders sent by email or pop-up screens. High schools and middle schools can provide information on new policies and sporting events; colleges and universities can include campus maps and background for freshman orientation; and special education teachers can input daily homework assignments and notices to parents, providing a critical bridge between home and school.
Dan Fischer, President of Quality Planners, said, "Plannee teaches organizational and time-management skills to students with the same type of tools they will eventually use in their careers. In addition, it facilitates school success by ensuring students stay on top of their schoolwork and learn more effectively. Plannee also fosters closer ties between schools and students through its universal connectivity among an entire academic community."
Fischer went on to describe how Plannee works. Administrators or teachers may edit, add or update items simply through uploading an Excel or .ics file. Students can access a pre-loaded calendar containing color-coding, tiered levels and multiple time-frame displays including daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly. Group projects can be facilitated with emails to selected members, and a help tab offers user-friendly information and instructions.
Plannee provides a green, paper-free solution, reducing a school's carbon footprint. Web-based systems and apps for mobile phones are offered together at no extra charge. A printed planner may also be bundled with the software for a reduced additional fee. The set-up cost for Plannee will be waived for early licensees during the 2013-2014 school year.
For an online demonstration of Plannee, please call 800-869-4158, visit http://www.Plannee.com or http://www.qualityplanners.com, or write Quality Planners, 268 North Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801.
About Quality Planners
Quality Planners creates affordable student planners, written and designed by educators, to help teachers instruct their students more effectively. It has expanded into the forefront of student planners in offering Plannee®, a mobile phone app and web-based solution to simplify and organize a student's life. Student planners offer extensive resources to help students develop organizational and time-management skills to ensure their academic and lifetime success. Planners are available for primary school, elementary school, middle school, high school and college, including special needs and Christian community students.
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Universal Life Insurance is a form of permanent life insurance characterized by its flexible premiums, flexible face amounts and unbundled pricing structure. It can build cash value by earning interest at a rate that is adjusted periodically.
With a Universal Life Insurance, you can take advantage of potential economic growth because your policy value is invested amongst other places in the stock market. Your policy also has the flexibility to adjust to your changing needs. Underlying sub-accounts are only available as investment options in Investment/Savings associated Life Insurance contracts issued by life insurance companies. They are not offered directly to the general public.
Contact us for further details concerning the various plans, options, and quotations.


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Sprinkler Bros Irrigation System Installation And Servicing In Richmond, CA
If you need to cut down on your water fees and get rid of a great deal of the headache involved in tending to backyards and lawns, then keeping a good sprinkler system in a proper working state is important. Well-designed systems are both faster and more efficient than manually watering. That's what Sprinkler Bros Richmond, CA is experienced in. Our leading experience in irrigation systems for both commercial and residential properties will provide you with the best efficient system at an affordable price. The optimal irrigation system generates minimum overspray and reduces the amount of water utilized. Our aim is to use our know-how and skills to deliver you with a useful, precise, and full sprinkler system – and lots more.
Benefits Of An Automated Sprinkler System
- If you're crunched for time, the last thing you wish to spend hours on is dragging out the hoses and watering your yard by hand. Why not automate the process completely with a superior sprinkler system?
- A good sprinkler system can provide exactly the required quantity of water to each area of your lawn. The system will help you set the quantity of water you need in every zone.
- Depending on the specifications of size, type and form of your yard, our sprinkler systems will help you to keep an eye on and regulate as needed the way of irrigating your lawn. Sprinklers come in many types, including revolving, oscillating, traveling, and fixed sprinklers and Sprinkler Bros in Richmond, CA will help you with your choices.
- Our irrigation systems can aid you to conserve water, that's why you can set them to irrigate your lawn over the night to take advantage of the cooler conditions. You can even easily adjust your sprinkler controller during drought or rainy periods.
- Lawns are not all that an irrigation system handles! Not solely are they essential to water your lawns, but they can even be used to irrigate hedges, trees, flowers, and plants. You get the most out of your sprinkler system making sure appropriate layout and installation. And this is why choosing Sprinkler Bros in Richmond, CA will be the optimal choice for all your landscape needs!
Why Choose Sprinkler Bros?
When you decide to work with Sprinkler Bros Richmond, CA services, we are going to make certain that you are more than 100% content with our services and we will go above and beyond to handle all your yard requirements. For your comfort, Sprinkler Bros has a standard liability insurance for both commercial and residential applications. We choose only superior supplies and products, this ensures that you get the best possible level of functionality for many years after your system is installed.
All of our projects are entirely covered by a warranty offered by Sprinkler Bros Richmond, CA that covers both labor and parts. We also offer a warranty on our service repair/maintenance jobs.
The real distinction with working with Sprinkler Bros Richmond, CA is that we make the effort to discuss the complete advantages of our expertise with you. If you want to learn more, then give us a call! We'll address all of your concerns and suggest the best way to fulfill your watering requirement both before and after setting up your new sprinkler system. For your ease of mind, each Sprinkler Bros technician is trained to the highest industry standards and can deal with almost anything to make sure your system is working in excellent condition.
Our Services
Sprinkler System Installation Richmond, CA
We always begin the sprinkler system installation process by putting together a full and customized system concept. Water pressure guidelines and equipment needs are figured out based on your specific residential or commercial property. This turns into a reliable system that gets the job done and utilizes only the absolute lowest amount of water. Maintaining your water costs low is a crucial part of our job when we install a new irrigation system!
Sprinkler System Repair Richmond, CA
If your system is faulty or leaking and you need support promptly, call on Sprinkler Bros certified technicians. During the inspection, you will be provided an upfront, flat charge pricing quote covering all the sprinkler services. We strive in order to deliver affordable irrigation repair Richmond, CA services to every one of our customers, and our repair job prices are highly competitive. Our service expertise consists of: irrigation controller, valves, irrigation heads, back flow prevention unit, water drip system, and various other crucial components.
Drip Irrigation Richmond, CA
Smart drip irrigation is a significantly popular watering method. House owners and commercial property managers prefer the high efficiency and lower water usage that drip systems provide them. It's best for desert locations, particularly in some areas of California. A well-designed drip irrigation system is easy to setup, cost effective, and typically healthier for vegetation. Drip irrigation systems are designed to function by the steady and slow drip of water straight to the area around your vegetation.
Sprinkler Winterization Richmond, CA
In locations where low temperatures are expected, the cycle of sprinkler winterization is required every year before winter shows up. Even if you have drained the water out of your system, there may still be some water left. The remaining water can at some point freeze and break all of the piping. Due to the possible risk required with blowouts, it's best to let an expert manage it. Sprinkler Bros Richmond, CA are equipped to handle all types of water extraction techniques: auto drain, manual drain or blowout.
Services We Offer
Sprinkler Bros
548 Market St #37609
San Francisco, CA 94104, United States
San Francisco Richmond
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