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Norwegian Legend Terje Rypdal
Norwegian guitarist Terje Rypdal has been name checked by Jeff Beck, David Torn, Bill Frisell, Andy Summers, Nels Cline—and possibly even Jimi Hendrix—as one of their favorite players. He has released and appeared on dozens of recordings throughout his 36-year association with the prestigious ECM label, running the gamut from cutting-edge jazz to orchestral works to rock power trios. His sound is one of the most original and immediately recognizable on the planet. And he is celebrated throughout Europe as one of the finest musicians and composers of the past half-century. Yet despite these myriad musical accomplishments, Rypdal remains comparatively unrecognized within the United States.
The son of a composer and orchestra leader, Rypdal studied classical piano and trumpet as a child, and then taught himself to play guitar as he entered his teens. At age 15, he formed the Vanguards, a Hank Marvin and the Shadows-inspired band that had a string of hits during the early-to-mid-'60s. By 1967, he was performing Are You Experienced? in its entirety live, as part of his band Dream's repertoire. Other early rock influences included Jeff Beck, Bluesbreakers-era Eric Clapton, and Stevie Winwood (who personally taught a teenaged Rypdal how to use a Marshall amp after a Spencer Davis Group concert).
Rypdal's interest in classical music was reignited in 1968 after seeing 2001: A Space Odyssey, and he began voraciously consuming all the contemporary classical works he could find, as well as studying with composers Finn Mortensen and Kryzstof Penderecki. Concurrently, Rypdal's involvement in jazz—he was a fan of Charlie Christian, Kenny Burrell, and Wes Montgomery—intensified. In addition to performing and recording with Jan Garbarek, he accompanied Lester Bowie at the historic Baden-Baden Free Jazz Meeting in 1969, and studied and worked with pianist/composer/theorist George Russell.
Rypdal's eponymous 1970 ECM debut successfully merged the guitarist's diverse musical interests, though it wasn't until a few years later that he finally realized his signature sound—a majestic, echoed, singing tone with precisely articulated vibrato and nearly endless sustain, and a string-like attack via volume-pedal swells.
On his latest recording, Vossabrygg [ECM], Rypdal heads up a commissioned live work that pays tribute to Bitches Brew-era Miles Davis. Upcoming releases include Melodic Warrior (featuring the Hilliard Ensemble), and Ancestor of the Sun (inspired by American and Norwegian indigenous cultures).
What guitars and amps are you currently using?
I have several Stratocasters, but the one I use the most these days is a Mexican-made model assembled from two guitars. It has a wide maple neck and an upgraded Fender vibrato system, and it sustains fantastically. I also have an 8-string Stratocaster, which is very nice, but it takes about 15 minutes to get in tune, so it mostly stays at home. Recently, I've been using Snake Oil Brand strings (.010-.046), which are softer and warmer sounding than other strings, and have great sustain. For amps, I have a couple of Marshalls that I use from time to time, but, these days, I mostly use a pair of Vox AC30s. I prefer the older ones to the reissues, and I usually run them in stereo.
How about effects?
I use a Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive for distortion, a Zoom 508 delay, and either a Marshall ED-1 or a T.C. Electronic Sustainer/ Equalizer for compression. Additionally, I have a Boss DD-1 delay that I sometimes hook up so I can switch between two delay sounds quickly without having to change programs. At one time, I used Roland RE-301 and Vox Echo Machine tape delays, but those are too bulky and delicate to use live. I also use a Yamaha volume pedal, which is small and easy to travel with, though I can get the same sound using any volume pedal.
Do you ever use the guitar's volume control instead of a volume pedal?
Yes, and that's one reason why I use compressors. If you have a good compressor, and you turn down the volume on the guitar, the volume stays almost the same, but the tone changes.
Guitarists often say that tone is in the fingers rather than the gear. Would you agree?
Another guitarist and I did an experiment once, where we plugged our own guitars into each other's equipment, and we still sounded like ourselves. So, it is in the fingers, and how you hold the pick. But you also have to have equipment that you like. For example, I've tried overdrive pedals that enhance the bass, which was not for me, but guitar players who play heavier music might like them.
Vibrato is an essential part of your sound. How much of that is finger vibrato, and how much the vibrato arm on your guitar?
It is a combination of both—though I used to use the vibrato arm more in the past. I use a lot of finger vibrato—along with volume pedal swells—to get a singing sound. Sometimes, I'll also bend the arm down and start playing a chord out of tune, and then release the arm so that it rises up to the correct pitches.
What other techniques or devices do you use?
I use a bottleneck sometimes—mostly for melodic parts, but also for effects and some Hawaiian sounds. And I have a guitar with microtonal frets, which I like, but I don't play very much. I had a fretless guitar at one time, but I gave it away.
How large a role does improvisation play in your music?
For the orchestral works, I generally write out all of the parts for the other instruments. Otherwise, usually only the themes are written, and everything else is improvised, though some tunes are looser than others.
You are usually described as a "jazz" guitarist, though you don't play standards or take much from the typical jazz guitar vocabulary. Do you think of yourself as a jazz guitarist?
Not really—or at least not as a be-bop-style player. I've tried playing some more traditional jazz at home and with friends, but that's about it. I have too much respect for it to make a fool of myself [laughs]. But I do have roots in the era of [Miles Davis'] Bitches Brew, Weather Report, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, and also albums such as Coltrane's Meditations. So there are jazz elements in the way that I improvise, combined with European classical elements and rock.
Speaking of Hendrix, I understand you recently got news of a connection you made with him back in 1967.
Yes. Dream recorded an album called Get Dreamy that was strongly influenced by Hendrix, and even included a tribute to him called "Hey Jimi." I had a girlfriend who knew one of Hendrix's girlfriends, and we asked her to give him a copy of the record. On the cover I'd written that it was a tribute to a fellow musician, and that I hoped he liked it. I never knew whether he had gotten it until last year, when my agent got a fax from a guy who had bought part of Hendrix's record collection in London. I called him, and he said that I would be pleased to know that the record had been "well played." That was very important to me.


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Can I confess something? Something…shocking?
I don't like the holidays. I know! You probably think bad things about me now! I get it! Who doesn't like the holidays? Only villains in children's books!
It's not that I'm opposed to warm fuzzy feelings and eggnog and cookies, it's just the stress of it all—the shopping, the baking, the cooking, the traveling. I'm a person who's anxious by default, so piling on all those holiday obligations on top of my everyday anxiety puts me into total freakout mode.
Last year, I took a class on natural ways to ease anxiety and during times of stress (um, now), I turn to some of these techniques. Here are 3 relaxation techniques I've been using often this month:
Guided Meditation Apps
I always thought that I just wasn't a meditation person. I can never clear my mind, sitting still makes me feel like I want to jump out of my skin, and it's so boring. And really, I'm probably still not a meditation person—I'll never be able to sit in contemplative silence for an extended amount of time—but even 5 minutes of guided meditation and deep breathing does wonders for my mood. Using an app, where I have something to listen to, helps me focus. Headspace is the one I've found most useful.
Eating + Drinking Mindfully
Instead of wolfing down my meals so I can move onto the next task at hand, when I'm stressed out, I really take time for my food. I don't look at my phone or read while I'm eating; instead, I eat slowly and concentrate on the flavors, colors, and textures. It's almost meditative and it's a really easy way to squeeze some time for de-stressing into an otherwise busy day. And if you're a stress eater, mindful eating is a fantastic way to get yourself to slow down and evaluate whether you're really hungry.
Listen to Music
Music is one of the best ways to chill when you're feeling anxious. Listen to something soothing and slow—my personal favorite is Air, especially their Pocket Symphony album. Even if I'm running around the house doing a million things, doing those million things while listening to music helps me feel grounded.
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John Steinbeck's East of Eden is a book that heaps allegory upon allegory, metaphor upon metaphor, and symbol upon symbol. In a sort-of retelling of the book of Genesis, Steinbeck offers a portrayal of California's Salinas valley at the turn of the 19th/20th century. Ultimately, the book centers around fundamental questions that have plagued humankind since the beginning: Are people born good or evil? Do people make their own destiny? By the end of East of Eden, Steinbeck has offered his answers to these questions. Warning: below thar be spoilers, so proceed with caution!
This is a book that's easy to love and easy to hate; it's cyclical nature, sheer length, and heavy handedness can be off-putting for sure, but these hurdles end up contributing to the point Steinbeck tries to make with the novel. The first half of East of Eden follows the Trask family and its two brothers Adam and Charles. In an act that mirrors the story of Cain and Abel (from The Bible's book of Genesis), Charles attempts to murder his brother during a jealous rage. Within the last 100 pages of the book, the repeats itself with similar characters finding themselves in the same situations as before. The ending, and the answers to the questions Steinbeck poses at the beginning of the novel, occurs within the last lines of the book. With Adam on his deathbed, he pleads to his last remaining son "Timshel!". Well, what the hell does that mean, anyways?
Key Idea #1: The Human Experience Repeats Itself.
The last half of East of Eden feels very familiar: Steinbeck creates characters that behave and function much like characters in the first half of the book. But why? Aron is meant to mirror Adam; Caleb is meant to mirror Charles; the relationship between Aron/Caleb and Adam/Charles mirrors that of Abel/Cain. Steinbeck points this out explicitly halfway through the novel when the characters discuss The Bible. Human history has repeated itself, and it continues to repeat itself. The same core stories that were important at the beginning of humankind are still true today.
Adam's father Cyrus, Adam, and Aron are all naive wanderers. These characters eventually join the military because they have no clear direction to their lives. Caleb and Charles are both hard working farmers that are seemingly fueled by jealousy rather than greed — they both have chips on their shoulders that cause them to work harder and more diligently than their siblings. Cathy, though somewhat different from Caleb and Charles, is also fueled by jealousy. Caleb, Charles, and Cathy don't live extravagantly or enjoy much of their earnings; they instead earn their money for the sake of earning it. These similarities render the same lessons of Genesis extremely relevant: people and their interactions conform to preexisting archetypes. What is happening now has happened before and will happen again.
Key Idea #2: People are Born Good or Evil.
Caleb acknowledges his own wickedness explicitly when he proclaims that he is full of meanness. But why? From the beginning, Caleb and Aron were treated differently in the eyes of their father. Adam was partial to Aron for no particular or explicit reason. The direction of causality here is ambiguous then: was Caleb "full of meanness" because his father never gave him the attention that he ought to have had? Or did Adam favor Aaron because Caleb was "full of meanness"? Cathy may be a more clear example of Steinbeck siding with the "nature" side of the Nature/Nurture debate. From her childhood, she had a tendency to lie, scheme, and be erstwhile evil. She drives a man to suicide seemingly just because she can, and she collects evidence for blackmailing popular people with no real intention of cashing in on them.
Adam, Aron, and Cyrus, on the other hand are so naive that they never really earn the goodwill of others. These men are not exceptionally bright nor are they skilled workers. From the moment we see Aron enter the story, he is favored while Cal seems to have a shadow cast over himself.
Key Idea #3: Timshel!
The struggle between free will and determinism plays out throughout the book, but it is perhaps most acutely defined by the confused interpretations of the Hebrew translations. To recap: different versions of The Bible use a different verb when describing what God tells Cain before casting him east of Eden to the Land of Nod. Two popular translations is that God tells Cain that he "shall" or "must" prevail over sin and evil. The character Lee discovers the real verb ought to read as "may." Doesn't seem like such a difference on the first pass, but it is an incredibly important one.
"You Shall". This verb hints that free will is not available to Cain. If God proclaimed "You Shall," then Cain's path is already determined — God knows that Cain will triumph over sin and evil. Because Cain's path is already determined, the "choices" Cain makes are all part of a plan. Even Cain killing Abel has been part of a plan — he has no free will.
"You Must". This use of the verb indicates that Cain again has no choice. Whether or not he will prevail over sin and evil is not clear, but God has given a direct order: he must try to prevail. Cain's future is determined by a direct order. Again, free will is left out of the equation because he has been told what path to follow.
"You May". Adam speaks this word to Caleb after Aron is killed while in the military. This utterance is Adam's act of forgiving Caleb for the sin of indirectly killing Aron. It's also an instruction: you may prevail over sin and evil now. The choice is left up to Caleb — it's not a premonition, and it's not a direct order. "Timshel" is used here as advice. Can Caleb triumph over his own wickedness? Adam doesn't have an answer for that, but he tells him he alone can make that choice. And he's not just speaking it to his son either: he's speaking it directly to every person reading.
Key Idea #4: Choice in the Absence of Free Will
The house servant Lee attempts to forge his own path by leaving the Trask home to set up shop in San Francisco. Lee has always wanted to own a bookstore, and he's planned on opening one for many, many years. However, when he finally realizes his dream, he immediately comes back to work with the Trasks, claiming that he had never felt "so damn lonely in my life." Lee tries to make his own choice, but he's bounded by fate to the Trask home. While he can make these intermediate choices (like temporarily leaves the family), his ultimate destiny lies in serving Adam Trask.
The ending ought to leave readers with a vague sense of incompleteness. Adam pleads with Caleb to make his own choice and to be his own man, but East of Eden is full of examples of characters without free will. Because history has repeated itself (and will continue to do so), wouldn't the notion of choice be an illusion? It is. Choice is an illusion in East of Eden, but that doesn't mean we should ever accept it. In the finals pages, as Adam instructs Caleb that he "may," he has no faith that Caleb might actually overcome his nature. Adam knows that Caleb is doomed to live a mean life, full of guilt over his brother, but that doesn't mean that he should succumb to that fact. The human condition, as Steinbeck hints at, is that we are all born with our paths set though we should never accept it. Living is a continuous fight to break free of these deterministic chains, and whether we choose to deny this fact or succumb to it, well, that is completely up to us.
For more discussion of timshel and the definition of the verb, see: http://becominggodlymaidens.blogspot.com/2012/05/timshel.html


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If movies are anything to go by, the classic American immigrant experience is about 80 percent uniform, regardless of the country of origin. But, oh, how that other 20 percent can make a difference! Case in point: Cherien Dabis's debut feature, "Amreeka."
Muna (Nisreen Faour) is a divorced, 30-something Palestinian, living in the West Bank and scraping by on her salary as a bank clerk, while looking after her teenage son, Fadi (Melkar Muallem), whose private-school tuition strains her budget. One day a letter arrives, announcing an opportunity to move to America. (The press notes explain it's a green card, but the film itself is irritatingly unclear on the point.)
There are a lot of reasons for Muna to leave, most of them mundane and universal. Fadi is an A student and wants to go to a top-tier college someday; and – talk about cultural universality – Muna's live-in mom might as well be a classic Jewish mother, alternately urging her to eat and criticizing her for being too round.
But there are also some pretty obvious reasons why a Palestinian in particular would want to decamp, and the film quickly conveys the degradation – and, almost more compellingly, the unbelievable inconvenience – of living in occupied territory. And, when Fadi, full of adolescent impatience, gets a tiny bit sassy with an Israeli checkpoint guard, the wisdom of leaving becomes even clearer.
Luckily, Muna's sister Raghda (Hiam Abbass) long ago settled in a small town in Illinois, together with her husband (Yussef Abu Warda), a successful doctor. Unluckily, through a misunderstanding, Muna manages to lose her life savings while going through immigration at O'Hare International Airport. (In one of her few unlikable moments, Muna unfairly blames Fadi for the loss.)
Even more unluckily, the pair arrive in the United States on the day of the 2003 Iraq invasion. Suddenly, anti-Arab feelings – still seething from the memory of 9/11 – are newly inflamed. "But we're not even Iraqi!" the naive Muna exclaims.
Surprisingly, despite the subject matter, most of this plays out as comedy. At O'Hare, the immigration officer asks where she comes from. After she tries to explain about Palestinian statelessness, he moves along: "Occupation?" Muna: "Yes, for 40 years now." There are even some standard farce elements e.g., as soon as Raghda drops her off at the bank where she claims to be working, Muna has to furtively dash over to the White Castle for her real job. (No, Harold and Kumar don't put in an appearance.)
Dabis is Palestinian/Jordanian and primarily grew up in the US; it's a good guess that the character of Raghda's totally assimilated, typically rebellious daughter has elements of autobiography. Certainly, Dabis achieves a greater impression of verisimilitude than Alan Ball ("Six Feet Under") did in last year's "Towelhead," which dealt with overlapping issues.
It's not a very flattering view of small-town America, though for every moronic racist the new arrivals have to contend with, there is also a good-hearted counterbalance, most notably the principal (Joseph Ziegler) of Fadi's new high school. And Muna holds her own stereotypes as well, as demonstrated by her bemused reaction to learning that the friendly principal is Jewish.
Dabis works hard (and successfully) at not seeming polemical when touching on the ethnic/racial issues. If anything, her tone may come across as wishful thinking. But you barely notice this while watching, largely thanks to Faour's portrayal of the wide-eyed Muna. Her innocence and energy are simply infectious. (Rated PG-13 for brief drug use involving teens, and some language.)
• Peter Rainer, the Monitor's regular film critic, is on vacation this week.


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Titans earn passing marks for conservative offseason
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The roster swinging door hasn't spun as fast as last year, when the Titans spent more than $100 million on free agency. Instead, it's been a steady flow of comings and goings that has raised a few eyebrows, as the franchise enters a new era of ownership — Tommy Owens taking over the late Bud Adams — and coaching with Ken Whisenhunt. After 10 days of NFL free agency, the Titans seem more than willing to spend money on needs and save when prudent.
Consequently, there have been some surprise moves made by general manager Ruston Webster.
The status of six-year running back Chris Johnson, whoÃs being shopped for a trade, remains a lingering issue for the club. He'll probably be eventually cut, if he doesn't agree to restructure a contract that pays $8 million this year and $10 million in 2015. Here's a look at the Titans' roster changes since start of free agency, broken into three categories, with a comment from Whisenhunt, Webster or the player.
Who's Coming?
RB/WR/Returner Dexter McCluster
The lowdown: During his first press conference with the Titans, McCluster was asked which position room he'd be assigned. He didnÃt know. After spending four seasons with the Chiefs, McCluster has shown tools to be a running back or slot receiver, plus making the Pro Bowl last year as punt returner.
Comment: "(McCluster) is going to start off in the running back room. We are comfortable with him having to play in the slot if we need him to. … We don't really know for sure exactly how we're going to use him. We're excited about finding that out." — Whisenhunt Grade: B+
Linebacker Wesley Woodyard
The lowdown: In six years with Denver, he became one of the better middle linebackers in the league — ranking in the Broncos' top-two tacklers over the last three years. He seems a perfect fit for one of two middle linebacker slots, as the Titans move to a 3-4 basic alignment.
Comment: "What we are looking for at that position is somebody who has some leadership, somebody that comes in and has some knowledge of the position. Those characteristics were very evident in (Woodyard)." — Whisenhunt Grade: A-
Offensive tackle Michael Oher
The lowdown: The Ravens' first-round draft pick of 2009 never fully blossomed into a star But Oher has been more than solid at right tackle, a position he'll be asked to play in Tennessee as the career of eight-year starter David Stewart closes.
Comment: "Even if you asked Michael, he didn't have his best year last year. But if you look at what he has done over his course of time in the NFL, he has had 80 starts. … You can tell he has a desire to play better football than he did last year." — Whisenhunt Grade: B
Quarterback Charlie Whitehurst
The lowdown: The former third-round draft pick (San Diego) spent the first four seasons and last two with the Chargers — without throwing a single regular-season pass. He had the chance to become the Seahawks' starter in 2010, but couldn't seize the opportunity. After spending last year with in San Diego with whisenhunt (the team's offensive coordinator), Whitehurst will play a large role this spring in offense installation alongside starter Jake Locker.
Comment: "I had a very good feel for Charlie. But when you think about this spring and installing our offense and all the things that are going with that, Charlie is well-versed in that." ñ Whisenhunt Grade: C
Defensive lineman Al Woods
The lowdown: He played every game last year for the Steelers and adds versatility and quality depth. The fourth-round draft pick in 2010 (Saints) bounced to the Bucs before showing his worth in Pittsburgh (28 outings over the last two seasons).
Comment: "Al is a player with great size, strength and toughness. He also has the ability to play all three spots on the defensive line, which adds to his value." — Webster Grade: C
Who's Staying?
Safety Bernard Pollard
The lowdown: After helping the Ravens win the Super Bowl, Pollard came to the Titans talking a big game, then backed it up by evolving into a team leader and leading the club in tackles. After playing with four teams in eight seasons, he found some security with a two-year deal.
Comment: "We were pleased with the job Bernard did for us in his first season with us last year. Getting this deal done … helps our overall plan for this offseason." — Webster Grade: A-
Defensive end Ropati Pitoitua
The lowdown: The large and mobile Pitoitua had a career year last season and showed he can be a run-stuffer as well as pass rusher. He'll be a nice fit on either outside line slots on the 3-4.
Comment: "Ropati came in last year and filled an important role for us. … His size and length are qualities that benefit our defense, and we are happy to have him back." — Webster Grade: B
Returner Leon Washington
The lowdown: The veteran return specialist was added late last season and showed he still had it. With his return and McCluster added to the roster, it's apparent that McCluster's importance goes beyond the return game.
Comment: "Leon came in last year and was the consummate professional. He stabilized our return game, and we are excited to sign him back to our roster." — Webster Grade: B
Defensive tackle Antonio Johnson
The lowdown: A seven-year veteran, Johnson was solid in the interior rotation last season, playing all 16 games and posting 35 tackles with a career-high 3 1/2 sacks. He'll again provide quality depth along the defensive front. Grade: B-
Returner/receiver Marc Mariani
The lowdown: The seventh-round draft pick out of Idaho burst onto the scene in 2010 and was named Pro Bowl returner. But season-ending injuries in 2012 (leg) and last year (shoulder) to the popular over-achiever put MarianiÃs status in jeopardy. With Washington and McCluster signed, plus quality depth at receiver, MarianiÃs return was a surprise.
Comment: "I've been focusing on getting in shape and in condition and stronger and faster; no training room for me. It's not always such a good thing when you have hours on hours with the trainers and know everything about them." — Mariani Grade: C-
Running back Jackie Battle
The lowdown: Battle has the dual role of being the Titans' third running back and a standout in special teams. Behind Johnson and Shonn Greene, he gained 142 yards on 36 carries with a touchdown last season.
Comment: "I've always been a core special teams guy in my career, and I've been able to step in when a team needed me to play running back. I just want to continue to do what I can to help a team win." ñ Battle told The Tennessean Grade: C
Who's Leaving?
Kicker Rob Bironas
The lowdown: The Titans surprisingly released Bironas, 36, the fourth-most accurate kicker (85.7 percent) in NFL history. He was 20 points shy of becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer and had made 11 game-winning field goals. He was due $2.875 million this season. The Titans are now in the market for a kicker.
Comment: "To the Titans organization, thank you for giving me a chance back in 2005 to prove that I was worthy of the job of an NFL kicker. And thank you for giving me nine great seasons and a 'start' to an amazing football career." — Bironas Grade: C
Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick
The lowdown: The former Bills starter replaced Matt Hasselbeck as backup for Jake Locker, who played only seven games last season with two separate injuries. That left Fitzpatrick with nine starts (3-6 record). Whisenhunt preferred the familiarity with Whitehurst over Fitzpatrick, who signed a two-year deal with the Texans. Grade: B-
Titans free agents not re-signed include receivers Kenny Britt and Damian Williams, quarterback Rusty Smith, offensive tackle Mike Otto, and interior offensive linemen Chris Spencer and Rob Turner.


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In project management at the project objective setting stage, it's a way of evaluating the objectives or goals for an individual project;
In performance management, whereby goals and targets set for employees must fulfill the criteria;
In careers and personal development. In recent years the terms SMART(ER)' have been used beyond the original context of staff and/or project management to include e.g. careers and personal development.
Terms behind the letters
There's no clear consensus about precisely what the five + two keywords mean, or even what they are in any given situation. Typically accepted values are:
Major Term
Minor Terms
Significant, Stretching, Simple
Meaningful, Motivational, Manageable
Appropriate, Achievable, Agreed, Assignable, Actionable, Action-oriented Ambitious, Aligned, Aspirational
Realistic Results/Results-focused/Results-oriented, Resourced, Rewarding, Resonant (with vision, values, etc).
Time-oriented, Time framed, Timed, Time-based, Timeboxed, Timely, Time-Specific, Timetabled, Time limited, Trackable, Tangible
Ethical, Excitable, Enjoyable, Engaging, Ecological
Rewarded, Reassess, Revisit, Recordable, Rewarding, Reaching
Choosing certain combinations of these labels can cause duplication; such as selecting Attainable and Realistic; or can cause significant overlapping as in combining Measurable and Results; Appropriate and Relevant etc. Agreed is often used in management situations where buy-in from stakeholders is desirable (e.g. appraisal situations).
The version that I use with others and which I think works really well for careers and personal development is as follows:
A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. Goals must be clear and unambiguous, that way you'll know exactly what you need to do, why it's important, who's involved, etc. Because the goals are specific, you can easily measure your progress towards completion. To set a' specific' goal try to answer the five W questions below:
What: What do I want to accomplish?
Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.
Who: Who's involved?
Where: Identify a location.
Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set. What good is a goal that you can't measure? If your goals are not measurable, you will never know whether you are making progress towards successful completion. When you measure your progress, you stay on track, reach your target dates, and experience the exhilaration of achievement that spurs you on to continued effort required to reach your goal. To determine if your goal is measurable, ask questions such as:
How much?
How many?
How will I know when it is accomplished?
Goals must be realistic and attainable. The best goals require you to stretch yourself a bit to achieve them, but they aren't extreme. When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. You develop the attitudes, abilities, skills, and financial capacity to reach them. You begin seeing previously overlooked opportunities to bring yourself closer to the achievement of your goals. To set an attainable goal you must answer the H question:
How: How can the goal be accomplished?
You can attain almost any goal you set when you plan your steps wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out those steps. Goals that may have seemed far away and out of reach eventually move closer and become attainable, not because your goals shrink, but because you grow and expand to match them. When you list your goals you develop your self-image. You see yourself as worthy of these goals, and develop the traits and personality that allow you to possess them.
To be relevant, a goal must represent an objective towards which you are willing and able to work. A goal can be both high and relevant; you are the only one who can decide just how high your goal should be. But be sure that every goal represents substantial progress. A high goal is frequently easier to reach than a low one because a low goal exerts low motivational force. Some of the hardest jobs you ever accomplished actually seem easy, simply because they were a labour of love. Your goal is probably relevant if you truly believe that it can be accomplished. Additional ways to know if your goal is relevant is to determine if you have accomplished anything similar in the past or ask yourself what conditions would have to exist to accomplish this goal.
A goal should be grounded within a time frame. A goal must have a target date. Commitment to deadlines will help you to focus your efforts on completion of the goal on or before the due date. Goals without deadlines or schedules for completion tend to be overtaken by the day-to-day crises that invariably arise in daily life. With no time frame tied to it theres no sense of urgency. To set a timely goal you must answer the sixth W question:
When: Establish a time frame.
If you want to accomplish a goal, when do you want to accomplish it by? Someday won't work. But if you anchor it within a timeframe, by January 1st, then you've set your unconscious mind into motion to begin working on the goal. A deadline too far in the future is too easily put off. A goal that's set too close is not only unrealistic, its discouraging. Long-term goals are simply a description of what you want for yourself in the future say about 3 to 5 years out. The best way to define them is to give examples: graduate college, get a good job, find a life partner, get rich quick, etc. A goal is not a plan; its more like a wish list with (hopefully) a basis in reality. Then set short-term goals to reach that plan.
What can I do 6 months from now?
What can I do 6 weeks from now?
What can I do today?
A bad example of goal setting would be to say 'I'd like to write a book'.
A SMART example of goal setting would be: 'I want to write a novel about growing up in the country in Central Texas; I envisage my book to contain around 10 chapters and be approximately 200 pages in length. I will use my weekends to do my research, then I'll aim to write one chapter per month, therefore I should be able to have the book completed in 10 months.
A bad example of goal setting would be: 'I want to lose weight'.
A SMART example of goal setting would be: 'I want to lose at least 20 pounds of weight so that I look nice for my wedding day in a few months. I will join the local gym classes and aim to go twice a week after work and I intend to swim once a week with my sister. I will cut out all biscuits, cakes and sweets and only eat starchy carbohydrates 2 times per week. I aim to lose 2lb in weight per week which I know is a healthy and achievable amount to lose.
I hope that you are able to use the SMART process to help you achieve some of your goals. Please let us know what you think about this process in the comments below.
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Soul Motion®
Soul Motion is a conscious dance practice and movement meditation. In a safe environment we practice listening to our body sensations, images and emotions. We follow our own authentic movement impulses. We use the perception of breath to strengthen our presence and consciousness for every new moment.
In the dance with others we receive inspiration and discover new expression possibilities for ourselves. We recognise that motion is an all connecting element of aliveness.
Supported by music of all genres and the great sound of silence we use moments of delicate movements as well as big dance to reconnect to the inner divine source in us.
What is happening in a Soul Motion class?
In Soul Motion you are guided to put your attention on certain correlations. This can be an inner-body inquiry like the relationship between different body parts, the sensation of grounding or breath awareness. Also the correlations between dancers and the space around them can be a topic to explore. This way we learn a lot about ourselves and we practice using awareness and mindfulness to become more relaxed and happy in the dance of the everyday.
The Beginning
Each class starts with alone time. Here we reconnect to our body's sensations and become attuned to what moves us in this moment. Once we have arrived "home" we add the conscious perception of space around us, including the other dancers. We begin to attune not only to our inner source but also to the aliveness, humanity and moving shapes around us in a 360° view.
And then…
The Soul Motion experience consists of 4 relational "Landscapes".
Dance intimate – dancing alone we renew our relationship with the body as a shifting shape in space.
Dance communion – inspired by interior impulses, sensations, and images the dancer begins to relate and communicate outwardly.
Dance community – as dancers begin to move in ever widening circles, they receive and transmit information and inspiration to the larger dance happening all around them.
Dance infinite – what happens in the dance room is a template for the everyday dance in the living world. We move out from the dance room sensing our environment more clearly, communicating with others with enhanced perception, and relaxing more readily with the challenges and obstacles that may dance before us.
The role of a Soul Motion teacher
Soul Motion session are guided free form experiences. A Soul Motion teacher will help you to draw your attention on specific aspects. The guidance is respectful and accompanying, never manipulating or constricting. Together with the group a Soul Motion teacher will work towards a safe, well-held atmosphere, where the trust in "what is" can grow.
8.15-9.30am Movement Meditation
Floor is open 30 mins before we begin
Price: 130DKK
Be moved, Suomisvej 2, 1927 Frederiksberg C
Soul Motion® is the lifework of Vinn Arjuna Martí.


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Hartford HELP sends at least one volunteer attorney and two volunteer UCONN law students into a shelter every
Tuesday morning to assist homeless individuals with legal matters on a single consultation, advice only and/or limited
representation basis.
We began regularly scheduled free weekly legal clinics alternating between two Hartford shelters in October 2009. With the exception of the months of July and August, when UCONN law students are unavailable, HELP has operated continuously in Hartford for the past 2 years.
On average, HELP attorneys serve approximately 4 individuals each Tuesday morning. The number of individuals served,
however, can vary. For instance, in April, 2009 the Brown Rudnick LLP law firm staffed 4 Tuesday clinics with 9 attorneys and 2 paralegals, serving 37 individuals.
Connecticut Appleseed's Executive Director, Bob Kettle, plays an administrative role in our program which includes recruiting volunteer attorneys and scheduling volunteer attorneys each week. HELP's student coordinators at UCONN Law School schedule student volunteers. HELP is now the largest pro bono program on UCONN Law's campus.
Service Locations
We alternate Tuesdays at the following shelters:
- Mercy Housing & Shelter
118 Main St.
Hartford, CT 06106
8:00-10:00 a.m.
- House of Bread
27 Chestnut Street
Hartford, CT 06120
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Participating Law Firms and Bar Associations
- Bracewell & Giuliani
- Brown Rudnick
- Connecticut Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section
- Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association
- Day Pitney LLP
- Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge
- George W. Crawford Bar Association
- Krutick Craig Law LLP
- Murtha Cullina LLP
- Kenny, O'Keefe & Usseglio. P.C.


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Day 3 was a delight, not only was Solange performing (I seriously couldn't wait for that set), but our hometown super stars, ODESZA were capping off the night. But I'll get to that soon enough, lets start from the beginning. The internet is good for many things, one that I discovered recently is to … [Read more...]
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Bumbershoot '17 Had A Sleepy Start Day One, But Ended With a Party
all photos by Morgen Schuler It was a little sleepy at the Seattle Center on Friday night, though we were in the mix of large crowd of teenagers in summer uniforms (read booty shorts and backless cropped tanks) coming out of Memorial Stadium. In fact, as a 35-year old concert goer, I felt old and a … [Read more...]
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We were all wondering how Bumbershoot was going to treat us this year. Would it prove to be on the upswing or are we looking at a change to the basic structure and feel that will leave the "old" festival to the history books. The answer: both. It's obvious we're not going to get our … [Read more...]
Steven Tyler Packs Them in at McCaw Hall
I purposefully kept away from any reviews of the first show (in LA earlier this week) of Steven Tyler's Out On A Limb tour before heading out to McCaw Hall yesterday to see him perform. Having only been a passive Aerosmith fan in their heyday (though who could resist "Walk This Way" or singing along … [Read more...]
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High wind warnings! Canceled sets! Brush fires! The cow from Twister flying by my face! Day three of Sasquatch was a harrowing whirlwind, and much like the saga of Mecha-Streisand, Robert Smith was the only Cure. Ugh I'm sorry but I HAD TO. Cosmos Newcomers Cosmos recently won EMP's underage … [Read more...]
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Those of us who've been around the area for a while, have very specific feelings about Bumbershoot. Some have been around so long they remember when it was free, put on by the Seattle Center, and usually grumble about how expensive it is these days. Others are annoyed at how it changed from a local … [Read more...]
Women Who Rocked Block Party
The last weekend of July promised the first real rain of the season... and a weekend of music in the middle of the bustling Capitol Hill neighborhood. I've had a love/hate relationship with Capitol Hill Block Party for many years with the abundance of drunk bros (both male and female) that tend to … [Read more...]
Bumbershoot Day 3: Ending The Fest in Photos
For the final day of Bumbershoot we're letting our fabulous photographer Dana Pleasant's shots do the talking, so enjoy! … [Read more...]
Bumbershoot Day 2: Packed With Great Acts, Top to Bottom
Many seasons have passed since Honcho had stepped through the gates of Seattle's Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival and I have grown increasingly weary. No joke, I can't begin to remember what year I attended last. Has it been that long or has the addition of "little d" and "little h" to the Grouch … [Read more...]
Bumbershoot 2014 Madness: Day 1 in Pictures
At Bumbershoot 2014 Dana, IRW's newest photographer, shared her magical powers for the weekend capturing moments in time that grab you and make you wish you had been there. This set of photos does just that. We have another coming from Day 3 as well so keep a look out for more visual delights coming … [Read more...]


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The icon art recently unveiled by the Shrine of Fatima for the upcoming canonization of Blds. Francisco and Jacinta Marto is pretty stunning.
Blds. Francisco & Jacinta Marto, ora pro nobis! ☩
The icon art recently unveiled by the Shrine of Fatima for the upcoming canonization of Blds. Francisco and Jacinta Marto is pretty stunning.
Blds. Francisco & Jacinta Marto, ora pro nobis! ☩
The richness of the Catholic faith is deepened by the witnesses we recognize in heaven, the Church Triumphant, praying for their brethren on Earth. There has been some need in our family to invoke the intercession of some saints whose patronage includes vision and eye health that are worth sharing. Looking to alleviate eye and vision troubles for either you or a loved one? Look into some of the saints below!
Lucy is a virgin and martyr whose Latin name, Lucia, is rooted with the meaning light. Lucy was tortured and killed during the Diocletianic Persecution of Christians (the last and most severe of Christian persecutions in the Roman Empire) for refusing an arranged marriage to a wealthy pagan man.
"…whatever you give away at death for the Lord's sake you give because you cannot take it with you. Give now to the true Savior, while you are healthy, whatever you intended to give away at your death."
-St. Lucy explaining to her mother why she was giving her large dowry away to the poor
Lucy's powerful would-be fiancee denounced her to the Governor of Syracuse demanded Lucy be forced into sexual servitude at the brothel but when the guards were unable to move her, even with the help of oxen, she was ordered to have her eyes gouged and burn on a stake. They then bundled wood around her to set on fire but it wouldn't burn. She met her ultimate death by way of sword after having her eyes removed. When her body was prepared for burial it was discovered that her eyes had been miraculously restored.
Prayer for healthy vision
Saint Lucy, whose beautiful name signifies 'LIGHT', by the light of faith which God bestowed upon you increase and preserve His light in my soul so that I may avoid evil, Be zealous in the performance of good works and abhor nothing so much as the blindness and the darkness of evil and sin.
Obtain for [enter name], by your intercession with God healthy eyes and the grace to use them for God's greater honour and glory and the salvation of souls.
St. Lucy, virgin and martyr hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. Amen.
Novena Prayer to St. Lucy for healthy eyesight
This was a new saint to me. What a name…and what a story. From Wikipedia:
Also known as St. Harvey, Hervé was born blind and lived near Plouvien as a hermit and bard. His legend states that he had the power to cure animals and was accompanied by a domesticated wolf.
According to a legend, this wolf had devoured the ox or donkey Hervé used in plowing. Hervé then preached a sermon that was so eloquent that the wolf penitentially begged to be allowed to serve in the ox's stead. Hervé's wolf pulled the plow from that day on.
He was joined by more disciples and refused any ordination or earthly honor, accepting only to be ordained as an exorcist.
From Catholic Online: Benedictine bishop and martyr. He was educated at Poitiers, France, and in 653 became abbot of St. Maxentius. When King Clovis II died, Leodegarius assisted the regent, Queen Bathildes, and became bishop of Autun in 659. Erchinoald, the mayor of the royal palace, had Leodegarius imprisoned, blinded, and murdered. Leodegarius is revered in France as St. Leger.
Admittedly, Raphael is overlooked by me too often in comparison to the other named archangels, Gabriel and Michael. But he has a biblical story in why he is a patron to sight; quoting from Catholic Online:
Disguised as a human in the Book of Tobit…travels alongside Tobit's son, Tobiah. Once Raphael returns from his journey with Tobiah, he declares to Tobit that he was sent by the Lord to heal his blindness and deliver Sarah, Tobiah's future wife, from the demon Asmodeus. It is then that his true healing powers are revealed and he makes himself known as "the angel Raphael, one of the seven, who stand before the Lord" Tobit 12:15.
The demon Asmodeus killed every man Sarah married on the night of the wedding, before the marriage could be consummated. Raphael guided Tobiah and taught him how to safely enter the marriage with Sarah.
Raphael is credited with driving the evil spirit from Sarah and restoring Tobit's vision, allowing him to see the light of Heaven and for receiving all good things through his intercession.
There are even more saints than these who are called upon to pray for those with eye problems. But these are some great names to have in your back pocket for your daily prayers and devotions to help yourself or a loved one who has vision or eye health problems either find healing or grace to accept it.
Thanks be to God for our diverse, dynamic, and downright awesome family in heaven watching over us. ☩
In the wake of the horrendous transgression against God and humanity this past weekend, there has been many calls to #PrayForOrlando on social media. If the people sharing this hashtag are indeed determined to pray for those harmed by this act of terrorism there are important prayers everyone (especially Catholics) should be familiar with. Real prayer takes time and requires one to say "no" to something else, something they may want to do more. Real prayer, especially paired with fasting, is powerful. Simply talking about praying is not.
Lord please grant unto the victims in Orlando eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon them, comfort their families and friends by bringing them close to your Sacred Heart, and give the perpetrators and others sympathetic to their cause the grace for conversion. Amen.
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
O glorious prince St. Michael,
chief and commander of the heavenly hosts,
guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits,
servant in the house of the Divine King
and our admirable conductor,
you who shine with excellence
and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil,
who turn to you with confidence
and enable us by your gracious protection
to serve God more and more faithfully every day.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to Your protection, implored Your help, or sought Your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To You we come; before You we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in Your mercy, hear and answer us. Amen.
Jesus, Prince of Peace,
You have asked us to love our enemies
and pray for those who persecute us.
We pray for our enemies and those who oppose us.
With the help of the Holy Spirit,
may all people learn to work together
for that justice which brings true and lasting peace.
To You be glory and honor for ever and ever.
Prayers associated with the Rosary
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
"There are not one hundred people in the United States who hate The Catholic Church, but there are millions who hate what they wrongly perceive the Catholic Church to be."
-Venerable Fulton Sheen
Fulton Sheen is correct in the oft-quoted statement above. Lack of understanding damages the Church's image with non-Catholics. This lack of understanding is due to our own lack of understanding though. If less Catholics joylessly 'went through the motions' in their daily life, our Christian brothers and sisters would have more people to answer their questions and provide more witness to positive examples of Catholic life.


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AS A JUNIOR IN 2009: NCAA qualifier in the high jump as the fifth seed after becoming the first athlete in program history to surpass seven feet in the event, holding UCSD's all-time mark at 7'.25"… Finished 10th in high jump at the National Championships with a leap of 6'9.5"… High jump champion at the CCAA Championships and third place finisher during the Triton Invitational, recording respective marks of 6'9.75" and 6'10.75".
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2008: All-American High Jump, placing fifth at the NCAA Championship... Placed fifth in the Javelin Throw at the CCAA Championships with a distance of 51.28... High Jump Champion at the UCSD Triton Invitational with a height of 2.10M... Placed fifth in the High Jump at the Cal-Nevada Championships with a height of 2.05M, and fourth in the Javelin Throw with a distance of 55.56M... High Jump Champion at the UCSD Divisional Challenge... His high jump of 6'10.75" put him second all-time at UCSD.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Argonaut High School in Jackson, Calif., where he lettered in both basketball and track & field... Helped guide basketball team to a 22-8 record and the Mother Lode League Championship as a senior... The team was the SAC-Joaquin Section Runners-Up... Averaged 17.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game... Had personal-bests of 6'9" in the high jump and 21.0' in the long jump... Was the state high jump champion.
PERSONAL: Born May 2, 1988... Parents are Mike and Debbie Ryan... Father played basketball and ran track at UC Davis... Has an older brother named Mitchell who played football at the University of San Diego... Is an Economics major at Roosevelt College... Wants to attend grad school after receiving his degree at UCSD.


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Luis is a Mexican graphic designer & Illustrator currently based in Guatemala.
He describes his work as colorful & symbolic, with a strong sense of magic realism/surrealism as inspiration. His work is influenced by the legends, traditions & folk stories of ancient cultures from Mexico-Latin America, graphic novels, the surrealist movement and pop culture.
Usually he works from sketches with traditional media to create concepts that are magical, joyful, and often whimsical. "Carpe Diem" is his favorite aphorism.`
Some of his clients are Little White Lies Magazine, Ogilvy, CCE Guatemala, Popshot Magazine and many others.


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In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important, groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.
A woman's death exposes an unorthodox method of treating cancer that Executive Assistant DA McCoy intends to prove is negligent homicide.
A comedy-club owner comes under suspicion for having shot his wife, now comatose with a bullet in her head, after it's discovered he was abusive and she was about to divorce him.
The killing of a Japanese nightclub owner who was visiting New York leads to the arrest of a singer who once worked for the deceased, and whose lawyer uses the "battered-woman syndrome" as a defense. While assisting on the case, Olivet remembers her own prior sexual assault.
A missing victim, a suspicious ex-husband and a family hiding something all contribute to the ADAs' decision to risk their licenses on a hunch. After ruling out suicide, McCoy and Kincaid turn their focus on the missing woman's daughter – and take a giant leap to prove their far-fetched theory.
A burglary unlocks a decades-old case. A safety deposit box company unwittingly exposes a female political activist-fugitive who has been hiding for over 20 years. Detectives locate and arrest one of the four involved in the burglary, and ultimately catch the female fugitive who is accused of killing a policeman during a 1971 robbery.
When Lt. Van Buren is the victim of an attempted holdup by two teens, she fires her gun and kills one of them, and the detectives are faced with the fact that she shot an unarmed child in the back.
When Briscoe and Logan suspect that a missing infant may have been murdered rather than kidnapped, they uncover a terrible family secret.
McCoy uses a charge of "larceny by extortion" against a councilman, whose former colleague claims he demanded sex in exchange for a law-firm partnership.
Among the suspects in a lawyer's murder are a swindler, who conned a woman out of her family fortune, and the woman's once-wealthy son.
The killing of a man who had served as a juror in a mob trial leads to a battle of wills between McCoy and his long-time friend, the suspect's attorney.
After the body of a young female junkie is identified as the daughter of a wealthy family, Briscoe and Logan try to find out who left her to die in the yard of a day-care center.
After the murder of an abortion clinic doctor, Briscoe and Logan are led to a suspect who belongs to a radical pro-life movement and their suspicion soon turns to the group's leader, who admits that he's glad the doctor died. McCoy faces the unpleasant task of charging the respected and charismatic former priest with murder, and the public debate over whether the secular community should interfere in spiritual matters.
A Wall Street broker accused of murdering his mentor uses the defense of "black rage" in court.
Briscoe and Logan set out to identify the apparent victim in a snuff film, but find her alive and really the victim of a points-for-sex club at her prestigious high school.
A routine investigation into a woman's death leads Briscoe and Logan to a fertility doctor guilty of unethical practices, but who apparently cannot be touched because of confidentiality rules, and patient reluctance to talk.
The shooting of a board member of an exclusive private school leads to a blue-collar family and a classist system.
A bomb at a construction site kills a 12-year-old boy, and the suspects include the bankrupt contractor and a jealous husband.
The investigation into a double murder leads to a young alcoholic whose family once lived in the victims' house and who admitted to his AA group that he had nightmares about the killings.
The death of an autistic youth (Steven Burns) in custody reveals a multitude of unusual and possibly illegal therapies being used, but also parents reluctant to pursue a prosecution.
Logan relives unhappy childhood memories when a friend is found dead; a presumed suicide, until the investigation reveals recent contact with a former priest who has a history of pedophilia.
The investigation into a taxi driver's murder involves a loan shark, a missing plumber, a forged check and the victim's wife.
Suspects in a psychiatrist's murder include the victim's ex-husband, a patient suffering from multiple-personality disorder and her obstructive father.
A gay city councilman is murdered and the trail leads to a bigoted rival politician and a male prostitute.
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Linus Roache(Executive A.D.A. Michael Cutter)
Alana De La Garza(Assistant D.A. Connie Rubirosa)
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Richard Brooks(Assistant D.A. Paul Robinette)
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Michael Imperioli(Detective Nick Falco)
Annie Parisse(Assistant D.A. Alexandra Borgia)
Carey Lowell(Assistant D.A. Jamie Ross)
Chris Noth(Detective Mike Logan)
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Overall responsibility for the administration of all the Society's business and the running of the office.
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Responsible for all identity registrations, show hunter registrations, changes of ownerships and memberships. In addition Laura is responsible for the Society's website and Facebook page.
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A White Stone Signature Design website is one of a kind in the world of responsive template designs. Our in-house development team creates each theme from the ground up, specifically for the Bed & Breakfast and Independent Lodging industry. Our expert design team infuses our 20 plus years of industry-specific expertise into every feature to create truly unique websites. You won't find any other template design that speaks to your property needs like a White Stone Signature Design. Our sites don't just feature a beautiful home page, we build integrity, quality and strong design aesthetics into each and every page of your site. As such, our designs have the longest shelf-life in the industry and last many years with strong conversions year over year. It makes a huge difference to your bottom line to produce a site that is an accurate representation of your inn. To skimp on this and trust a turn key, non-portable site (you can't take it with you), is to off-load your most important marketing piece to a company whose policies you have no control over. For the serious professional innkeeper, this shouldn't even be an option.
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This infinity scarf is handknitted in Peru in super soft, luxurious baby alpaca. All border finitions are made in crochet. Due to its width (0.70 m) and lenght (1.70 m of circumference) it can be worn as a snood going warmly 3 times around your neck or it can be worn loose and semi open, like a shawl.
Its color contrast gives a layback fun look to this basic winter accessory.
*What you should know about its manufacture: * This knitted piece has been entirely hand-crafted in Barranco (Lima, Peru) by Nila, our head knitter. We do not mass produce; each piece of the collection represents the hard work and skill of talented women working to improve their communities. Alpaca wool is a natural luxury fiber native of our home, the Andes. Alpacas in Peru are raised in large open spaces (between 3900 and 4800 m.a.s.l.) and the use of its wool goes back thousands of years, to the pre-inca cultures. Due to alpaca's natural environment, its fiber is several times warmer than the regular sheep wool while remaining light and soft to touch. The "Baby Alpaca" fiber is known for being extra soft.
1.70 m circumference and 0.70 m width
La Petite Mort is an ethical fashion brand born and developing between Paris and Peru.
The brand creates fair and sustainable streetwear basics from luxurious natural fibers. The style of La Petite Mort is cool, comfy, minimalistic, and mindful. The brand approaches fashion from a new angle and they offer you a line of basic clothing that tells stories.
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Your first thought when sending money abroad might be to visit your bank or maybe even the convenience of the services at your local Walmart. In fact, you can find remittance services — funds sent overseas by foreign-born residents — in supermarkets, convenience and drug stores, and stand-alone storefront operations. Today, the variety of options can make it complicated to shop for the best way to send money abroad.
Each year, U.S. households send an estimated $135 billion to families, friends, and others abroad. The United States is the world's largest source of remittances according to the Government Accountability Office. The graph below illustrates U.S. remittance amounts to the top 10 countries.
Source: The World Bank
For most people, the best way to send money abroad is also the cheapest. The vast majority of folks simple want to send money to family, friends or perhaps a business partner. The dollar amounts are considered small dollar when compared to the large wire transfers done by major corporations.
Bank Wire Transfers
Banks are the 800-pound gorilla for U.S.-based personal money transfers. They wire billions of dollars in person-to-person payments each year. The cost to send money abroad from a U.S. bank averages about $40 — and there's sometimes a fee on the receiving end too.
Watch out. Banks provide a less favorable foreign exchange rate than what they charge other banks. This adds to your costs when sending money abroad. Banks may also have different outgoing wire fees depending on how the transfer is initiated: online or in-person. There can be many different costs when doing a money transfer through a bank.
Non-Bank Options
Western Union and MoneyGram have emerged as some of the best known companies with the most options to send money abroad. Most of the non-bank providers offer longer hours, giving you more flexibility in when you can send money abroad. Some remittance services even deliver money as cash at locations abroad and as balances on mobile phones. You can even send money by charging your credit card. But, this still doesn't mean they are all low cost.
Although they offer some advantages over banks, they can also have higher fees and less-favorable exchange rates compared to new services such as TransferWise and Xoom.
Thanks to the Internet, the money transfer marketplace is changing for the better. Online, specialized players like TransferWise and Xoom have entered the market and have reduced costs even more. We found the best way — the lowest cost way — to send money abroad.
Costs to Send Money Abroad
When comparing costs to find the best way to send money abroad, it's important to understand two separate costs. That's right, money transfers generally involve two different costs that must be added together.
First, there is a flat fee charged by the money transfer company that's doing the transfer for you. This may be small, perhaps $5. The second cost is the exchange rate that the company offers you for the transaction. This hidden cost is the amount of the new currency that your recipient will receive in exchange for the dollar. For example, Company A may give you less Mexican pesos in exchange for $100 compared to Company B. That's because Company A is keeping the extra pesos. It's extra profit for Company A. The two of these costs (flat fee + exchange rate) together makes the "effective exchange rate." You want to highest exchange rate possible.
Finding this effective exchange rate can be difficult. Banks and other institutions don't want to make it easy for you. Because this is where they make their money.
Cost Comparisons for Sending Money Abroad
To sample costs by money transfer companies, we looked at two of most popular destinations for U.S.-based money transfers: China and India. We used $200 as the total transaction amount and converted it to Chinese yuan and Indian rupee. All transactions assume that the sender is sending the money to the transfer company via a U.S. bank account. Again, the total cost (including fees) is $200. So the important number to look at is the number of yuan (or number of rupee) received in exchange.
Chinese Yuan (CNY)
|Service Sender Fee
|Exchange Rate
|Effective Exchange Rate
|Yuan Delivered to Recipient
|1,302.24 Best Value
|Western Union
|Money Gram
|Wells Fargo
*Wells Fargo cannot provide money transfers in yuan (only U.S. dollars)
Data and exchange rate as of 8/18/2016
Indian Rupee (INR)
|Service Sender Fee
|Exchange Rate
|Effective Exchange Rate
|Rupees Delivered to Recipient
|13,190.00 Best Value
|Western Union
|Money Gram
|Wells Fargo
Data and exchange rate as of 8/18/2016
In both examples above, TransferWise is the best way to send money abroad. Although there was a slightly higher flat fee from TransferWise for the Chinese yuan transaction, the company provided a substantially better exchange rate. As a result, the recipient in China gets the most yuan for the same $200. In the case of the Indian rupee, TransferWise provided the best flat fee and the best exchange rate to send money to India.
Why TransferWise is the Best Way to Send Money Abroad
TransferWise is the best way to send money abroad because TransferWise gives you the real interbank exchange rate. Combined with a low, fair service fee, they have the best effective exchange rate. That means you get the best value, and the recipient of your transfer gets the most for every dollar you transfer. The proof is in the sample quotes above.
In fact, a leading market research company, TNS, recently determined that TransferWise is up to eight times cheaper than banks. TransferWise can do this by using a peer-to-peer network. It has reserves of currency in each country that it operates. So when you pay into the U.S. currency pot with dollars, your recipient is paid out of the yuan, rupee or other currency pot. It's really very clever. This way the money doesn't actually have to be exchanged, and you get the best value.
TransferWise even has an app (Apple and Android) so that you can send money abroad at the lowest possible cost.
- 90% cheaper than your bank
- Avoid hidden fees – no nasty surprises
- Fastest way to transfer money abroad
- Send money via ACH bank debit
How It Works
TransferWise uses a peer-to-peer platform that matches your payment with one or several other people who are making an opposite exchange. It's harnessing the power of the community to give users a better service — and the best way to send money abroad.
If there's nobody to swap it with, then TransferWise goes out to the interbank market and buys the missing currency in. The system is based on free or extremely low-cost local bank account transfers. Money never crosses borders so they can cut out exorbitant bank charges.
Although it is a peer-to-peer platform, your recipient doesn't actually get the specific money that you send. It's done using the company's reserves so you don't need to rely on being matched up with someone else.
Look beyond the service fee when transferring money abroad. Know the hidden costs in the exchange rate used by most money transfer companies. Or, make it easier on yourself and use the company that doesn't have any hidden fees – TransferWise. Get more rupees, pesos, yuan or whatever you need for every U.S. dollar. TransferWise is the best way to send money abroad.
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CitizenPath is the online service that makes immigration forms simple. The website provides simple, step-by-step guidance through USCIS applications and petitions. The low-cost service helps to simplify the process by explaining each question and providing alerts if your answer to a question could be a problem. Most people do not need a lawyer to prepare USCIS forms, but many need a little assistance. That's where CitizenPath can help. CitizenPath provides support for the Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130), Citizenship Application (Form N-400), Green Card Renewal (Form I-90), and several other popular forms.


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Pistachio and breadcrumbs make a lovely, crunchy crust for this special beef dish. Walnuts or hazelnuts would make a nice alternative.
Preparation time: 25 minutes•
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Temperature for July 2001
In July 2001 the average high temperature in Alice, TX was 0.0°F, and this was 96.9°F cooler than the average of 96.9°F. The hottest day in July 2001 was 0 July when the temperature reached 0.0°F. Overnight the average temperature in July is 74.3°F and in 2001 the average overnight temperature was 74.3°F cooler at 0.0°F.


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Word of the Week: Celebrate!
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Celebrate! Hooray for you! Hooray for your Health!
Spring is here. We have detoxed the greys of winter from our bones and guts, and its time to dance in the sun. We all celebrate and participate to some extent in some of the larger popular celebrations in our culture. This week take time for a personal celebration! Keep it clean and healthy so you can feel good about your success.
Did you complete your detox? Did you change a limiting thought you once had? Were you a super parent or grandparent this week? Does someone love you? Do you love someone? Did you drive without rage? Did you finish a book, or an awesome workout?
Even the tiniest celebration reaps positive results. This act of enjoyment can solidify the positive memories in your mind, and lower stress. Studies have shown that when people have a celebratory attitude they tend to have longer life, better coping skills, and improves physical health. A good attitude is the best support for overall better well being.
Dance when you see your first tulip of the season. Sing to the buds on your favorite deciduous tree. When you remember to water your plants or be kind in line, pat yourself on the back. What's even better than relishing these delightful moments on your own? Celebrating together!! Find a friend to make a pie with, or go sing some karaoke. Go for a walk and make a bouquet, or make yourself a thank you card. You are so worth it!