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You've invested in building an API and now you want developers to use it. Very few companies can get away with creating a successful API ecosystem on technical merit alone. You'll need documentation, SDKs, sample apps, debugging tools and everything else that goes into a great "developer experience".
Based on my experience of working with an array of different APIs, here is what I believe to be the baseline level of support structure anyone who is serious about their API program should implement. This is geared toward web service APIs, but the principles can be applied toward any set of developer tools.
This is A LOT of work and not every company will have the resources to do this. Strive to support as much of it as you can. I'm a proponent of owning the entire experience, but if that's not feasible for your situation one of the many API infrastructure companies out there can help you achieve much of this.
If you're in the midst of making plans to open up a new API, make sure to consider the cost of building related tooling so that it's not neglected until just before release, or worse, after the API has been made public. Developer's first impressions are so important.
Within each section the items are ordered by importance.
- Documentation
- Sample Applications
- Debugging and Information
- SDKs and Libraries
- Communication Channels
API Reference
A method-by-method, endpoint-by-endpoint, property-by-property breakdown of every possible request and response to and from the API. For requests, all parameters should be listed and described with a clear designation for required parameters. For responses, a sample representation should be shown in each of the supported data formats along with a list of properties and their descriptions.
In addition to the detail for each endpoint, an overview should be provided that describes how requests are to be made, the response formats supported, how authentication works, and anything else required to understand the conversation happening between the developer's app and your API.
If you use a complicated authentication scheme like OAuth, a through description of the user authorization process with descriptions of each request and response should be included.
Lastly, a list of all possible errors should be provided. The first thing a developer will do when they get an error is Google it so make sure they get a hit.
User Guide
A higher-level guide to using the API. This should be organized by task. If a task requires multiple API calls, an step-by-step walk-through for each task should be described. If a SDK is the primary interaction point with the API the examples in the User Guide should be demonstrated using each of the supported languages/frameworks, though it is helpful to show raw HTTP requests/responses or cURL examples as well.
If every API endpoint is a logical single unit-of-work, the User Guide could be combined with the API Reference.
Getting Started Tutorial
A simple example that is short enough to be easily copy and pasted into the dev's editor and run with only minor modifications (like setting a variable to their API key). This is to prove that the API works in the shortest amount of time possible. Keep it simple, simple, simple. Provide a version for each of the supported SDKs.
SDK-specific Documentation
Include instructions for obtaining the SDK and any installation or configuration steps required to use it. Provide examples for making a sample request and demonstrate the best way to handle errant requests for that language or framework. Any other information only relevant a specific SDK (for instance, a class reference or auto-generated documentation) should also be included.
Sample Applications
Sample apps should be standalone applications that demonstrate common use cases that help deepen understanding of what the API provides or gives devs a starting point from which to build their app. They should be functional with only minimal configuration and easily run or deployed. If your API requires OAuth, provide a sample app demonstrating how to authorize users. If another sample app requires authentication to work, include the auth example in the same package. Provide sample apps in all of your SDK flavors, ideally with all the samples being available in all languages.
Sample apps should be written using the idioms of each language and framework they are written for. They should instantly feel familiar for a developer experienced with that language. This will prevent the focus from shifting to the quality of the code contained in the example and away from the task at hand.
Debugging and Information
Error Logs
If an error is generated in a request from a properly authenticated user log and make it available to view later. Indefinite history is not required, but the more the better. This is particularly useful if an app is making requests of other users and the log includes errors for federated requests as well (minus any sensitive customer data). The more visibility you give into errors the less support you'll need to provide for mystery circumstances and the more data your support team will have when they do need to help a developer consuming the API.
Usage Logs and Limits
If your API charges for or restricts the amount of usage, provide a complete history of all requests that incur a 'cost'. All information that was made available to the API client in the API response should be available in the logs.
For usage that is metered, provide an as-close-to-realtime-as-possible indication of the current amount of usage and the available amount remaining in the current time period.
OAuth Utilities
For APIs that use OAuth (and I haven't met one yet that wouldn't benefit from it), make it easy for the developer to get started more quickly by pre-populating access tokens that authorize their user account to access their own app. For a great example of this check out Twitter's developer center.
API Console
Provide a tool to make requests to the API and see responses. These should be real API requests, just from a web-based interface. Apigee provides a free console you can embed.
Test API
For APIs with requests that have side effects, provide a mechanism to simulate a real request/response interaction with semantics as close to the real thing as possible. Be careful with code-based 'test mode' flags, those tend to get left on in production. Make it easy to distinguish between real and test requests without requiring too much ceremony to make test requests.
Provide the same level of tooling for all relevant tools in this list (logs, etc).
Billing History
For recurring or usage-based billing, provide a complete history of the payments made to the account. For APIs that don't involve a lot of requests, make it easy to see which requests were associated with which charge. For APIs with a lot of requests, provide a usage breakdown by type for each payment. Give developers as much information as possible so they can adjust their usage to meet budget restrictions.
Reset Key
Someone will post their API key on GitHub, I guarantee it (I have many times). Don't make the developer wait for support to have a new key generated. Make available a self-serve API key reset function. Make it scary, provide a lot of warning and confirmation. Just let them fix it themselves.
Multiple Credentials Management
Allowing API consumers to create and revoke multiple sets of credentials on demand is useful for a lot of cases, but one in particular worth mentioning: demos. When demoing how an app was built (which happens a lot with APIs) make it easy for your developers to create temporary credentials they can disable when the video is over without the pain of having to create and configure a separate account.
SDKs and Libraries
Common Language/Framework Support
Provide officially-supported SDKs for the most popular server-side languages and frameworks:
- Java
- JavaScript/Node.js
- Python
- Ruby
If it makes sense to request your API from a mobile device directly, provide iOS and Android SDKs. Mobile SDKs should also include authentication helpers/controls and common UI elements.
The list of frameworks and languages you should support is not static or globally applicable. Don't ignore a big potential audience because you're not familiar with it yourself.
SDKs should be in sync with the latest version of the API with updates being released in tandem with new API releases.
Proper Distribution
Each SDK should be distributed in the proper package manager for each langauge (npm, Maven, NuGet, pip, Pear, RubyGems).
The code for SDKs should be open source under a OSI-approved and popular license. Make it available on a public code hosting site, preferably GitHub. Accept community contributions and fix bugs quickly.
Co-opting and paraphrasing the dictionary defintion: using, containing, or denoting expressions that are natural to a native developer. Appropriate to the style associated with a particular group.
Community Code
Provide a list of community-provided libraries, extensions and components for all languages and frameworks, even the officially supported ones.
Communication Channels
This section is more human than machine and usually involves a set of professions dedicated to it, so I'll just hit on the key points.
API Status Dashboard
Set up a site outside of your API infrastructure to provide availability updates. If there is an outage, report it there first. Have it push to a RSS or Twitter feed. Provide email updates for individual incidents. Keep it updated regularly throughout an issue. If it's not a consistently reliable source of information for up-to-date status you can expect repeated "are you down?" support emails.
Provide a blog for announcing new releases, demonstrating how to use features and explaining commonly-occuring issues and questions. A blog is also a good place to do a test run for new documentation or samples to gauge feedback.
Communicate new blog posts, releases and availability issues via Twitter account (or multiple accounts if it makes sense). Be very attentive and quickly respond to developer questions. Treat it like a conversation, not a broadcast mechanism.
Provide a list of recent changes to your API, SDKs or documentation. Heroku has a good example.
Provide a way for your users to talk to and help each other. This can cut down on your support load and also keep developers engaged. If you outsource this to a site like Stack Overflow, watch it VERY closely.
Email Support
If your API is free, this may be low priority for you. If it is paid, move this to the top of this section. Some problems can only be solved by looking at private code.
Future Must Haves
Here are a couple things that I think will be standard issue very soon:
- Real-time (meaning no page refresh) logs and dashboard updates
- In-place example code editing and running from within documentation
- One-click sample app deployments to platform-as-a-service providers (like the Facebook/Heroku integration).
I'm sure I've missed something. What is a must have for you when working with an API?
Looking to hire more staff to build all of this for your API? Post a listing on API Jobs.


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Students and faculty experienced a near — 24-hour period of intermittent outages on Georgetown's main — campus wireless networks SaxaNet, GuestNet and EduRoam last Thursday.
Many students experienced delays in email communication, submitting Blackboard assignments and conducting internet-dependent research.
For the majority of students and faculty, such difficulties were only compounded by confusion regarding the proper response surrounding widespread and persistent Internet failures.
The university must address these pertinent confusions, as well as the administrative errors that led to last week's outages, in order to maintain an adequately supportive learning environment for Georgetown students.
Thursday's Internet outage was only the latest in a series of key service failures — along with nearly a month without hot water for Henle Village residents and a lack of laundry appliances for students housed at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center on Georgetown's main campus, both of which occurred last year.
Such failures seem nearly unbelievable at a university charging $64,000 in annual tuition. And yet, if administrative funds are truly stretched as thin as they appear, raising the fee for certain facilities could be entertained as long as those fees result in a clear improvement of the facility.
Considering the extent to which Georgetown employs an instructional continuity policy, this is perhaps most applicable to the issue of Internet outages.
While small hiccups in wireless connectivity are inevitable and understandable, long spans of network failure simply cannot go unaddressed.
Last Thursday, many students and faculty complained about not being able to communicate through email or study for upcoming exams because of the lack of Internet access.
When a snowstorm like Winter Storm Jonas hits in winter months, such a failure has the potential to derail instructional continuity and disrupt entire semester schedules, on top of those problems already listed.
But the university should not stop at simply strengthening its information service apparatus.
Indeed, Thursday's outages were unanticipated, leaving Georgetown students and faculty unsure about how lost productivity time would be accommodated in the classroom. With no uniform contingency plan in place, some students were granted extra time to complete papers or had their exams postponed; others were not so lucky.
In view of these disparities, the university ought to issue a clear policy addressing Internet failure and how it affects curricular activities. Without such direct communication, the lost productivity caused by Internet outages is only aggravated by student stress and classroom disruption.
Reliable Internet connectivity is an indispensable part of university life.
If Georgetown students cannot rely on such a fundamental service, they ought to at least be provided with the means to cope with the consequences of that inadequacy.

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Denita R. Conway is an award-winning strategic planning and risk mitigation executive and one of the capital region's leading African American businesswomen. As the Founder and President of PROVEN Management, LLC, Conway and her team of 60 experienced move management specialists help clients manage complex logistics requirements, navigate stringent facility protocols, and balance the many details behind the scenes of business transitions.
An expert in entrepreneurship, leadership development, and government contracting, Ms. Conway is passionately committed to redefining an industry historically dominated by male tradition and, processes built simply on "the way things have always been done." PROVEN's Move Management and Logistics professionals support well known federal clients across the region including the US Pentagon, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. General Services Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Department of Homeland Security and many more recognizable agencies.
Since opening their doors in 2008, Conway's technical expertise and business acumen have helped her organization repeatedly stand out from the pack. PROVEN Management, LLC has successfully led some of the highest-profile, and highest risk, federal and private sector campus relocations and facility transitions on record. And, they have managed to achieve and maintain a 100% client satisfaction and project success record every step of the way.
Having overcome a number of personal struggles on her sometimes windy path to business success, Conway is equally committed to serving her community as a volunteer, thought leader, youth mentor, and life coach. While building a business, raising two daughters as a single parent, and caring for a terminally ill relative, Conway managed to not only survive challenging circumstances but to multiply her positive outlook to maximize her community impact. She proactively connects fellow entrepreneurs to enterprising youth, and, in addition to serving by example, challenges her entire leadership team to find new ways to passionately engage with, and give back… even while "on the clock." By documenting her team's collective impact on both professional and personal levels, Conway has built a loyal and deeply invested team that continuously rises up to conquer diverse sets of challenges.
Conway's passion, drive, and stamina have earned her many diverse accolades. This month Conway was recognized as a SMART CEO BRAVA! Awardee for the city of Baltimore and in 2015, she was named American Express OPEN 2015 Woman Contractor of the Year. In 2014, she was recognized with Washington DC's Smart CEO BRAVA! Award, and, that same year, her firm was named Small Business of Year in Prince George's County, MD. She serves on the Board of Directors for Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce and Hearts and Homes for Youth, an organization whose mission is to serve youth who have overcome immense adversity. She is also heavily involved in Kids Play USA, a foundation committed to removing financial barriers associated with youth sports.
From empowering her employees and challenging her clients to thrive in every opportunity, to devoting time to a wide variety of local youth development and mentorship initiatives, Denita is a trailblazer who focuses on supporting communities, one strategic move at a time. But, her greatest accomplishments are most clearly personified in the accumulating successes of her two daughters (a junior at Clarke Atlanta University and a freshman at Bennett College).
Denita Conway received her bachelor's degree in business administration from Temple University.


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Terry Ward is the Minnesota Department of Transportation construction project manager for the Red Wing Bridge project. He can be reached at 507-421-5318 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Red Wing bridge project team has sore feet.
I'm not making any excuses, actually there are no excuses. But inevitably on every major bridge project I've worked on there is at least once when project team members stub their toes during the multi-year construction phase and has to re-group.
This past week, we stubbed a couple of toes.
First of all, I want to apologize to the Red Wing business community and specifically to Red Wing Shoe and Knudsen Caramels. They both ended up with water in their buildings due to work associated with our bridge project. Not something anyone on our team is proud of.
All I can promise them and you is that we will ensure their facilities are properly restored and they are compensated for their losses, along with a commitment from our team that we will do better as we continue moving forward.
We also have high water again on the Mississippi River at the project site, so we have moved out of the river navigational channel until the river crests and drops back down. We have one of the four drilled shafts completed for Pier 2 and will start on our second shaft once we are allowed back in the river.
We were scheduled to set concrete bridge beams on the Wisconsin spans next week, but again, we will need to monitor the river elevation to see if we can accomplish this task.
In Red Wing, we are actively working on underground utility work, retaining walls and the two new bridges, one over highway 61 and one serving the Red Wing Shoe's parking lot off Bluff Street.
So far, we continue to be on schedule and on budget.
This $63.4 million project is a strong partnership that includes the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the city of Red Wing, the Federal Highway Administration and our contractor, Zenith Tech, Inc.
As part of team's efforts, you will see Jay Owens and myself at various community events or on a bridge tour. We've been presenting information about the project to civic groups and we'd be happy to visit with your group or provide your organization or business with the necessary information about the project so you can keep your employees informed. We've found that if you know more about the project, you can help others understand it and minimize any possible disruptions it might cause. We do regular updates on the Community Access Channel 6, so you can catch us there as we provide updates and field questions.
Thank you all again for your patience during this project. We have a lot of good information that can help explain the project. You can learn more about the project or sign up for email updates by going to MnDOT's project web site www.dot.state.mn.us/d6/projects/redwing-bridge/ or you can follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RedWingBridgeProject/.


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Known to Turks as Green Marmaris (Yeşil Marmaris) because of its pine- and olive-clad mountains, the resort city of Marmaris is set on a broad mountainous bay 45 minutes away from Akyaka. Head out from Akyaka towards Gökova and at the bottom of the hill at the traffic light make a right turn. Continue on the Marmaris -Muğla Yollu directly into the heart of Marmaris. Marmaris is among Turkey's most popular seaside resorts for foreign tourists coming on packaged holidays. There is no shortage of activities on offer her whether you are a lone traveller, a group of friends, a couple or a family with children: Marmaris is a place for all people of all ages. Activities and sights range from a choice of marinas, parks, and beach through boat tours, jeep safaris, diving and horse safaris. From breakfast through to the late hours of the night and early morning of tomorrow restaurants are open and Marmaris' nightlife rivals anything on the Turkish coast. Marmaris is also the hub for an ever-expanding resort area which includes the separate town of Içmeler across the bay, and smaller vacation getaway villages on the Bozburun Peninsula and Reşadiye Peninsula (Datça and Knidos) which jut into the Mediterranean to the west and southwest.
Big, brash and very commercial. Overrun by European package holiday makers, and very little cultural or historical interest in the surrounding area. Much better options available.
Marmaris is this longitudinal seaside road, loaded with hotels, restaurants and pubs, where tourists strut or cycle. It has an incredibly sunny weather in the summer with seas as calm as oil. Nice shopping is to be mentioned. so if you're looking for just a relaxing week far from culture and city hussle, Marmaris could be your destination.
A fine example of what the Turkish riviera has to offer. Marmaris has a long and beautiful marina promenade, lined with countless restaurants, each one more alluring than the next; it would take months to try them all, but just an evening stroll here is magic. The back streets harbour an extremely animated nightlife, where music and tequila are pervasive. Well known to attract tourists, the old bazaar is Ok, but unfortunately only a pale reflection of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, but the side streets and a walk up to the castle are very worthwhile. Mosques, an amphitheatre, beaches and hotels, sailing and diving facilities, Marmaris is altogether a nice holiday destination, but July and August should be avoided if you're sensitive to the heat; temperatures regularly soar above 40 C (104 F).


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It's now less than two months to go until the inaugural RACMSA Rally of Scotland (19 -21 November). Excitement is growing about the three day event, which will see drivers from all over Europe travel to Scotland for the final round of the prestigious Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC).
The rally, which covers Stirling and Perth and Kinross, marks the first time in over twenty years that Scotland has hosted a motorsport event of such calibre. The event will bring not only top-class drivers and teams, but also dedicated motorsport fans and media, all eager to experience the thirteen enthralling stages, showcasing some of Scotland's most breathtaking scenery and challenging terrain.
In a quirky twist, organisers are encouraging fans to support their favourite drivers by placing a wish on the famous tree at the summit of Fairy Knowe, which is hosting stages nine and twelve of the rally on Saturday, 21 November. Contributing to the sense of tradition and ancestry of the event, Fairy Knowe in Aberfoyle, or Doon Hill as it is also known, has long been known as a site of legend and myth. The tradition goes that if you write your wish on a piece of cloth or silk and tie it around the branches of the majestic Scottish Pine at the summit, the fairies of the forest will make it come true.
To keep up to date with news and information about the Rally of Scotland, visit the official website. Tickets are available now and can be purchased by calling 0844 847 2488.


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The Perils of Being Too Opinionated
It's safe to say I'm an opinionated person. No one would ever accuse me of being a shrinking violet (more like a shrieking violet) or someone who waffles about what they think or whether or not they should express it. But more so than having a steadfast opinion, I just like to have an opinion in general, and then I like to express it to anyone who will listen. Perhaps my mother was right, maybe I just like to hear myself talk.
When I think something is nice I don't just like it, it's the best thing ever since the invention of the wheel or gluten-free cookie dough and I want to tell everyone about it. And when I don't like something, it's not just so-so, I loathe it with an intensity that most people reserve for war, disease, and their mortal enemies. I feel deeply, both highs and lows, but this kind of extreme thinking (and opining out loud) has gotten me into trouble on more than one occasion.
The first example I can recall (and I'm sure there are many others that I can't) took place during a student talent show at my middle school. I can still remember sitting in the cafeteria/auditorium (cleverly dubbed the "Cafetorium" by those creative thinkers at the school board), surrounded by classmates, when the next act was announced – a dance group performing to "Ain't Too Proud to Beg".
I immediately started (rather effusively) expressing my love for Rick Astley and this oh so cool song. I thought I was the most sophisticated 6th grader around, sure that my classmates would be obviously impressed with my superior and worldly musical knowledge. Then the dance began.
And suddenly it wasn't the deep voice of Rick Astley that came booming through the speakers, but the twangy rap of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and the opening chords of TLC (keep in mind this was 1992). I wasn't sophisticated. I was clearly out of the loop. And I was mortified. Not that I had attributed the song to the wrong artist (never mind that the original "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" wasn't even from Rick Astley, but from The Temptations; oh my naïve and obnoxiously stubborn young mind), but that I had been so resolute in expressing my opinion, leaving no room to backtrack when it turned out to be wrong. Story of my life.
You would think that somewhere in the last two decades I'd have learned my lesson but it happened again recently when I found myself with a group of friends, railing against a newly opened barber shop in town, dubbed "Dirty Sanchez." I spent 10 minutes explaining how obnoxious I find people whose only goal is to shock by any means necessary, and how any respectful man with a decent set of morals should boycott the shop based on the offensively sexual innuendo of the name alone (if you don't know what a Dirty Sanchez is, Google it now, but be warned, it's definitely NSFW). After letting me exhaust all my negativity a friend promptly informed me that a Dirty Sanchez is actually a style of mustache, and that it was likely that (and not the offensive sexual act) that the name was referring to. It is a barbershop after all.
For the record, after much Googling I can still only find reference to Dirty Sanchez as a sexual act (leading me to believe that the hipster barbers really are trying to shock, and leaving whoever looks at my browsing history to wonder what kind of kinky things I'm into), but I will also acknowledge that, once again, I left little room to negotiate my way out of an overly cemented opinion. There is a peril to being too opinionated.
I'm not saying we shouldn't have an opinion and I'm definitely not saying we shouldn't express it, but I can recall many sessions with my therapist discussing the benefits of a more moderate point of view; the usefulness of terms like "maybe" and "perhaps" in creating open, two-way dialogue instead of shouting my, often quite obstinate, opinions from my soapbox.
Maybe some of you reading this can relate. Maybe you've gone to bat for something that later turned out to be false or simply a subject on which you changed your mind. Lactose intolerance? Free trade? Britney Spears' musical talent? I think perhaps the lesson here is that it's okay to feel strongly about something, provided that you (i) know what you're talking about, (ii) are open to other opinions, and (iii) can admit when you're wrong. I've got a long way to go, but I used both "maybe" and "perhaps" with genuine intent in that last paragraph so maybe there's hope for me yet.
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Digital Detox
Leading your family means you constantly are evaluating what they need to stay healthy, connected to each other, and developing into the best of what God wants them to become. It's not easy...and it's not an exact science. We have four kids of which three are teens (well, actually 2.9). For me, it's been the greatest stage of parenting so far--but man, it takes work!
Lately I've been feeling the need for all of us to unplug. We live in such an electronic world (which I love because I'm a huge techno-geek!). But I think we all need to come down occasionally from the constant connection to the world "out there" -- and take time to just focus on those closest to us. I know my teens have huge pressures at school and in their friendships. Back in the day, I had pressure also. But when I came home, I could escape. Unless the phone rang...those problems weren't going to be in my face. In today's world, students can't get away from it. With texting and Facebook and email and Twitter and online gaming--those pressures are many times facing kids 24/7. And yes, as parents we limit their digital time, but we have no desire to restrict them from it completely...as that would be no way to prepare them for the realities of the world.
So several weeks ago I started looking for a spot on the calendar for an unplugged weekend. Today, the six of us will be driving four hours north for an extended weekend in a cabin in Manistee, Michigan. It's very nice--but has no cell service and no internet. And that will help us detox from the world so we are in a better place, as a family, to face it.
What do you do to help your family digitally detoxify?


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Escaping myself, I continued to exist. Dying a little by little day by day…
10 years ago, I was fortunate to be gifted the most beautiful book of Hafiz by my Shri Guru. In it I heard Him say:
"O dance, Hafiz, Dance.
Write a thousand luminous secrets
Upon the wall of Existence
So that even a blind man will know
Where we are, and join us in this Love!"
Yet, it did not occur to me once that Hafiz, the great lover of all times was calling out saying "live with abandon!"
Here I was, existing with everything but abandon. The worries of the world and fitting into it had gripped me so hard that the burden I carried was far greater than one could ever imagine.
Life was nothing but a stupendous load of responsibility, expectations and competitions; all of which I severely loathed.
My hate for life and existence itself had reached its penultimate. It just wasn't possible to go any further.
"Oh Great One!" I cried out, so many times over and over again. And the only voice I heard back was, "Stay. Right where you are. There. You shall find, what you're seeking most."
I continued searching and existing. Existing and loathing. Dragging my feet and looking over my shoulder. And so I continued. Existing.
Everything just seemed to get worse with the passing of time and age. From health to family, to studies, personal life and career. It was all such a drag. Seemed like a curse befalling me time and again.
"What could I rejoice about?" I thought to myself. What secrets would I reveal to all of existence? I'd notice my Guru's every movement, Her every expression, posture, how She conducted herself, the way She spoke, the words She said, the wisdom and unconditional love she flooded each and every being with, the compassion in Her actions and the bliss in Her existence.
It was all so far out. So unattainable that each time I saw Her, all I wanted more and more was to be Her. And so the prayer my heart resonated with each time was, "May I be worthy of being the beacon of your light & spread your love throughout the world."
It came out with such purity but remained deep inside my being. The Closeted Seeker was lodged deep within the ridges of the regimented me, the conditioned me.
I didn't know what it meant to be the beacon of Her light. I didn't know whether it was possible. I didn't know whether I was worthy. I didn't know what i'd have to do to get there. I didn't know if my prayer was being heard. And I definitely didn't know whether it would be fulfilled.
Yet, the closeted seeker continued to seek with a righteous heart and unwavering faith. Yet, the closeted seeker knew nothing about the abandon of the Self that Hafiz spoke of when He spoke of the "Raging Volcano of Love" within Him.
It seemed it could all coexist and I could fit in to this world as the regimented me while guarding the Closeted Seeker deep within.
To be continued…


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Guitar Ted from 29er-specific mountainbike website twentynineinches.com has had a Titus Rockstar 29 on test for a couple of months now. Ted does things properly. He's spent a while tweaking some componentry stuff. Now he's got that dialled, he's been tweaking with the rear shock setup.
The rear shock on the Rockstar is a RockShox Monarch that offers a range of platform damping settings. Ted has been flicking his lever about. He's come up with some interesting findings...
"[With] the middle setting-lever parallel with the top tube… I was quite pleased with the way the Rockstar would jump upon accelerating and climbing showed absolutely zero bobbing while in the saddle. The subtle bumps and jolts could be felt a bit, but I normally have that anyway, so I was not disturbed by this. Tracking of the wheels felt exceptional"
"Why change anything, right? This is a test though, so I did stop during one loop and flipped the switch on the RT3 to wide open, suspecting I would be stopping soon to flip it back, because normally wide open shock settings just do not work for me. Typically the wide open settings tend to be too plush and I end up not liking that at all. I feel it negatively affects climbing by inducing squat and the beginning of the suspension's travel gets blown by too easily for my tastes.
"This wasn't the case when I flipped the lever to wide open on the Rock Shox Monarch on this bike, however. It wasn't a huge, all of a sudden super-plush feeling, but a subtle, yet easily discernible 'shift' in the spring feel to the softer side. Yes, it bobbed very slightly now, but on the other end, the big hits were swallowed in a nicer way with smaller trail chatter just erased. I would liken it to a coil spring type of feel, at least to the beginning of the stroke. It was really an eye opener for me.
"With this plusher setting, I still had a great, albeit a bit softer, climbing feel with great traction, and of course, better down hill feeling to boot.
"Both settings are very useful, and of course, you can fully lock out the rear and front for those times when the ride calls out for such a thing.
"Cornering feel is very good, since the front to rear balance can be fine tuned to match, and the rider's weight seems to be well balanced front to rear.
"The Rockstar suspension is definitely laterally stiff and firm, but as far as ride feel, you can tune in a great feeling smooth ride if you want to."
You can read Ted's full mid-term report here. Stay tuned for his final review on the Titus Rockstar coming in a few weeks or so.
Check out our new Titus Rockstar 29er XT complete bike.
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Position Summary:
Knowledgeable and proficient in the drawing of patients of all groups and alerts the technologist as necessary for the proper processing of the specimens. Employee must work independently, and take direction from immediate supervisor.
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Cool photo ideas gets new design
If you're a regular visitor to Cool Photo Ideas, you'll notice a big change in the design of the website. This has been in the works for a few weeks and we're very happy its now finally live.
We've simplified the navigation process for past entries (not on the homepage) by including a browse by category / date at the top of the page. Go here to quickly go to an older topic or see the last 20 entries.
We've also developed a new section - your cool photos - to include photos of your own photo creations and ideas. I've just included a few of my old snaps on a trip to The Gambia that I took but we'd love to see photos of anything you've created so we can share it with everyone. Maybe you can take inspiration from one of our DIY Photo projects!
Anyway please feel free to leave any comments or send us feedback on the new design. We'll do our best to continue to try and improve all aspects of the design in the coming weeks.


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URL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCCODxq8diI
" Kurdish Female Fighters: A Day In Syria"
" I believe that capitalism enslaves women. In capitalism men dominates while women are underdogs.The main problem is that women accept this oppressive system. Capitalism first impacted Europen women As a YPJ (women's protection unit ) woman of Rojava ( Syrian Kurdistan) , I urge European women to reject this oppressive system. They should reject enslavement , oppression, and capitalism. I urge them to join the ranks of the people; demand self-defense; to find out who [we] women are, and [ decide] our real demands. I want to ask why many European women are still oppressed ? I think this is because capitalism has very much impacted European women. I wish to see them reject capitalism. I want to see them demand more freedom and self-rule,[and] seriously reject oppression."
Desine, combatant, Martyr Warsin Brigade, YPJ, Committees for the Protection of the Kurdish People (YPG) Tirbespi, North East Syria Aug. 2014
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well. it's been a great 10 days here in oregon with my family, and at jazz camp.
i've made relationships with people i will never let go of, and i'm one step closer to becoming an even better musician.
i finally made my way to fifty licks, a super small batch hip ice cream parlor in portland. they have a lemon-saffron sorbet cocktail with shiso leaf. (6 more years. 6 more years...)
we went berry picking at sauvie island farms. you can't really get a real farm experience in new york, right? i probably ate about 2 pounds of blueberries and golden raspberries. the aches were worth it. plus we got to sit in a vegetable cart. win.
while we were in downtown, portland, we made our way to clyde common in the ace hotel for brunch. and stopped to peek around the little shops around the area.
the coolest shop of them all, which wasn't actually located downtown, was table of contents. it was so beautiful i wanted to cry. i was going to buy a pair of maison margiela hammer pants, but apparently "they are cool, but not cool enough for you", according to my mom. eh. fine.
we went to ración last night. my first tasting menu, and definitely not my last. it was good. great. fantastic??? right. it was the perfect finish to the end of our trip here in oregon.
i won't ever forget this one.


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"You take my hand,
I'll take your hand
Together we may get away
This much madness
is too much sorrow
It's impossible
to make it today."
-Down by The River, Neil Young
Back in the summer, I wrote a post on music from the 60s/70s and my love for HiFi. Neil Young, one of musics most progressive entertainers and artists, said after he created the album Psychedelic Pill, that you are only actually hearing 5% of the music that he is creating.
Mp3 is the third round of digital music and the round that has actually taken hype by the masses. What we don't know, because we have grown up in an age of digitalized music with CDs, Mp3 players and online access through iTunes, Pandora, SoundCloud and Spotify, is that music once was recorded to hear every single note. This is called sonic sound. The reason that vinyl records were once popular and are making a come back, is because you can hear the music on a level that we have not ever been exposed to within digitalized music.
Neil Young has been an advocate of bringing back this sonic sound and has created a new digital audio player called Pono. The Pono allows for you to hear up to 30% more music than you would on a normal audio player like your iPod or iPhone. Neil Young's Kickstarter campaign was the fourth most funded campaign of all time, raising $12MM in financing and I have pre-ordered my Pono here and if you are a music fanatic, it may be worth checking out as well. Shipping starts in a few weeks.
You can find me floating around with my tubes blazing and my guitar plugged in, jamming out to some tunes from Neil Young. Don't I look like a different person with my hair straight? Happy Halloween, folks!
Coco wears a Vintage dress from my Korean grandmother, Vintage pearl earrings, Italian boots, Forever 21 Silver Cuff


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Categories: Salads, Vegetarian
Step 1In a small saucepan, bring the water, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and black peppercorns to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 10 minutes.
Step 2Place the figs in a bowl and pour the pickling mixture over. Let cool, then transfer to a plastic zipper storage bag. Let stand at least 1 1/2 hours at room temperature or refrigerate up to one week.
Step 1Trim the fennel branches from the bulbs and cut the bulbs in quarters lengthwise. Trim the solid core in the center and then slice the quarters lengthwise as thinly as you can.
Step 2Place the sliced red onion in a strainer and rinse under hot tap water. Pat dry.
Step 3Prepare the vinaigrette by toasting the coriander seeds in a small, dry pan over medium heat until it is fragrant, about 3 minutes. Grind the seeds fine in a mortar and pestle and stir in the vinegar. Slowly stir in the oil to make a smooth emulsion. Season with salt to taste.
Step 4Toast the walnuts in a small, dry pan over medium heat until they darken slightly and become fragrant, about 5 minutes (you can use the same pan as for the coriander seed).
Step 5Combine the fennel and the onion in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat lightly.
Step 6Divide the salad evenly among 6 plates, mounding it in the center. Remove the tough stems from the pickled figs and slice the figs in quarters. Arrange the figs over each salad; scatter the toasted walnuts over the top, and serve.


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Now the Harvard-educated 23-year-old, who is American-born of Chinese parentage, is an international hero after turning an unexpected big break into gold dust.
Coming on as the starting point guard for the injury-hit New York Knicks last Saturday against the New Jersey Nets, he scored 25 points – an astonishing total for an unknown - an achievement he capped two days later by notching up 28 points against the Utah Jazz.
On Wednesday he made it three in a row, netting 23 points in his third game against the Washington Wizards.
The result has been Lin-mania – with fans from New York to Beijing hailing him as the biggest thing in basketball since Kobe Bryant.
Television ratings for the third of Lin's games jumped by 36 per cent, as millions tuned in to see if he could repeat his opening tricks. Even more are expected to watch tonight.
And with coaches around the US praising his technical abilities, fans across America and Asia, where basketball is wildly popular, have quickly taken Lin to their hearts. His next games are due to be shown in China, Taiwan and the Philippines.
Angry fans desperate to get hold of replicas of Lin's Number 17 shirt ahead of tonight's crunch Knicks' game against Bryant's LA Lakers have been venting their fury at retailers.
A devout Christian, Lin has said that his hero is Tim Tebow – the ultra-devout quarter back for the Denver Broncos whose on-field prayers have made him a national star.
What makes Lin, the first ethnic Chinese-American player in the NBA, so astonishing is his staggeringly brief journey from zero to hero.
Lin's parents - Gie-Ming and Shirley – are both only five foot six. They immigrated from Taiwan in the 1970s, although his mother's roots go back to China.
Most star players are spotted as early as high school, if not before, and almost always go on to play for one of the big basketball universities.
But six foot three Lin, who is from Palo Alto, California, was turned down by UCLA, his dream college, and did not receive any offers of basketball scholarships. He went to Harvard because they were one of only two teams to offer him a place on the squad; he studied economics.
Lin was undrafted after college – meaning no NBA team picked up his contract – but after doing well at a summer camp, he signed with the Golden State Warriors – a move that some critics claim was done only so the team could increase their popularity in the lucrative Asian markets.
While he did fairly well with the Warriors, Lin was demoted to an affiliated D-League team three times, only to be recalled on each occasion. He was taken on briefly by the Huston Rockets but dropped again before being signed by an injury-struck New York Knicks in December.
At the time, he said that he was expecting to be placed at between 12th and 15th on the roster – meaning he would be unlikely to play.
Before his rise to superstardom, Lin had been sleeping on the couch in the livingroom of a small, one-bedroom apartment in the East Village belonging to his brother, Josh.
One night he was forced to bed down at one of his teammate's homes because his brother had friends visiting from out of town.
Now those days are over. Lin will get at least $800,000 (£500,000) and quite possibly much more next season. He is said to be house hunting – currently torn between a luxury apartment being sold in the City by another of the Knicks or a sprawling house in Westchester County, near the team's training camp.
And his fans can't get enough of him. Co Truong, an advertising rep from Brooklyn who had tried and failed to get a No 17 shirt, said: "It's something Asian-Americans can be proud of. It's a Cinderella story."
Aaron Chin, a student from Manhattan, added: "I've been watching all his games. He's been unbelievable."


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Will somebody get these motherfucking terrorists off of Samuel L. Jackson's Air Force One plane?
In Big Game, the actor otherwise known as Nick Fury finally gets to play the President of the United States of America … only to find himself under attack. Deadline reports the casting news, saying that Jackson will escape from the downed aircraft in a safety pod, landing in the woods. There, he'll be discovered and semi-recued by a 13-year-old boy who happened to be camping nearby. Together, the two will attempt to leave the woods while still being hunted by the evil men who'd like to finish what they started when they shot Air Force One out of the sky.
The trade site says that Big Game will be directed by Rare Exports filmmaker Jalmari Helander, making his English-language debut. The film will begin production in late summer, so casting should heat up soon. Buyers will be sought in Cannes, where producer Alex Garland will shop the title under Jackson's name.
The actor is busy at the moment filming scenes for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, part of his ongoing deal with Marvel Studios. But it's not like Sam's only making superhero movies. He has supporting parts in Spike Lee's Oldboy remake, and the troubled RoboCop reboot. He lent a voice to the animated Turbo, and filmed an adaptation of Yasuomi Umetsu's Kite with director Ralph Ziman. I find it very hard to believe the no one ever thought to cast Jackson as the President of the United States before. Thankfully, he'll get his turn soon enough in Big Game.


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There is a genuine concern that Cyprus continues to be occupied by Turkish troops, while hundreds of thousands of settlers are being transferred to the northern Turkish-occupied areas of the island, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia Peter Slipper has said. Slipper, along with Australias Senate President John Hogg extended an official invitation to House President Yiannakis Omirou and a parliamentary delegation to visit the country, and met with them yesterday, Wednesday, in the capital Canberra.
Australia and, indeed, Cyprus would be very keen to see negotiations proceed, so that Cyprus once again could be entirely unified and that the authority of the Republic of Cyprus government could be recognized right throughout the island Slipper said speaking to Cypriot media.
On the continuous colonization of the Turkish-occupied part of the island by settlers, the Speaker of the Australian House said that there is a real worry that some hundreds of thousands of Turkish citizens have been moved onto Cyprus.
He further noted that Australia recognizes the government of the Republic of Cyprus as the sole legitimate authority for the entire island, adding that he wished Cyprus well on assuming the Presidency of the European Council, in the second half of 2012.
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Different types of commercial refrigerators and freezers are available on the market today, such as beverage coolers, refrigerated vending machines, display cabinets in supermarkets, etc. Mostly used in supermarkets and grocery stores, they consume a substantial amount of energy: 85 TWh in the European Union in 2013 according to the European Commission, corresponding to over 3% of total EU final electricity consumption.
Fortunately, very affordable technologies to increase energy efficiency exist: the physical closing of open cabinets saves on average 40% of energy annually, while energy management demand devices that would reduce energy consumption (e.g. lighting, power of components) when the fridge is not being used (night time, weekends) could save between 20 and 50%. Up to now, these options have not been systematically exploited.
The reasons for this are multiple. Data shows that, currently, the purchase decision is driven by the acquisition price, with little consideration for life-cycle costs. Moreover, there is an issue with split incentives, where the retailer covering the energy running costs of the machines is rarely the owner of the device.
What's the EU doing?
The Commission decided to encourage the uptake of these new solutions by removing the least-performant products from the market through an Ecodesign measure, and bringing transparency on the products performance thanks to an energy label.
Draft measures were presented to the Ecodesign Consultation Forum in July 2014.
They are expected to gain impressive annual electricity savings of up to 58 TWh by 2030, enough to offset the electricity production of almost 25 medium-size coal power units.
The development of the measures has been stalled under Juncker's presidency, without any justification. They are now due to be adopted by the end of 2018.
What does the Coolproducts campaign want?
Tighten the proposed Ecodesign and Energy Label measures. Coolproducts is concerned about a clear lack of ambition of the 2014 proposal, which shall now be corrected.
No action is proposed on the use of refrigerants. The use of low-GWP refrigerants leading to environmental benefits without affecting energy efficiency should be encouraged.
The Commission proposes end-of-life requirements which, apart from easier recovery and recycling, will increase reparability and longevity of products. We have recommendations on how to strengthen them.
Coolproducts' technical input and position papers are available below
2018 - Final recommendations on Refrigerating appliances with a direct sales function
2014 - Contribution to the European Commission revised working document
2014 -Technical input to the preparatory study
Further reading
Link to our blog on the delays


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We believe in our people and how we complement each other.
We're here to build relationships, complementing our clients on a personal and professional level.
Working closely with our clients and each other fosters a trust in partnership and opens the door to creativity. To collaborate is to create, and we believe the collaboration is key in building the most beautiful and functional environments possible. Below is a little bit more about are our key leaders.
Anne Kniffen
Managing Principal
Respecting Our History & Vision of the Future
lauckgroup's tradition of design excellence combined with a high level of client service has secured our position as a leading interior architecture firm in Texas. Repeat clients are an important part of our business but we are always striving for new directions and opportunities and diversification of our project base.
– Anne Kniffen
Brigitte Preston
Principal of Design
A Culture of Curiosity and Research
It's important for the longevity of our firm that we encourage a culture of curiosity and research. We firmly believe in applying best practices to all aspects of our work but also want to challenge the accepted thinking and work enthusiastically to bring fresh, new solutions to every client.
– Brigitte Preston
Steve Breuer
Attention to Detail & Strong Technical Skills
Designing beautiful, functional spaces that our clients love is what makes us most proud. It's something we are passionate about, but beauty and functionality are just half the battle. The ultimate success or failure of a project depends on taking the design and delivering it to the client within budget and on time, with an emphasis on quality, completeness and attention to detail.
– Steve Breuer
Joe Gowing
Relationships, the Backbone of our Business
I like to approach every project as an opportunity for a new relationship, and we actively seek partners who have similar progressive attitudes about their business, employees and direction. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing a project come to fruition for a client whose expectations have been exceeded – it keeps us coming back to work every day with a great attitude.
– Joe Gowing
Melissa Cooksey
Associate Principal
Collaboration and Innovation
Leading and collaborating with our remarkable designers and architects to provide innovative design solutions for our clients is invigorating. The key is to foster a work environment that follows our vision of embracing our past, challenging the present and sparking a moment-defining future. It is my privilege to cultivate this vision within our team.
– Melissa Cooksey
Matt Taylor
Associate Principal
Leveraging the Latest Technology
Whether it's leveraging applications on smart phones and tablets or the migration from traditional cad systems to BIM; it can be challenging to decide what technologies to buy into and which to leave by the wayside. It's the integration of these technologies that reduces the risk of assumptions, ultimately enabling the team to make better-informed decisions.
– Matt Taylor
April Warner
Associate Principal
Inventive Design from Fresh Ideas
To me the challenge doesn't lie in creating beautiful spaces by design standards. Inventive design exists when fresh ideas emerge from the context of all the parties and peoples involved in the process. It is my job to distill these ideas into aesthetic and function. Its story is artistically apparent and yet wonderfully hidden in all the details at the same time.
– April Warner
Juliè Gauthier
Associate Principal
Interior Environments for People
Designing outstanding interior environments is truly tested when the space is activated by its users! How people utilize, congregate and enliven a space is a testament to the design's response to the program needs – the quality of the built environment results from the thoughtfulness of a design. Every phase of a project design needs careful consideration, constant creativity and determined problem solving.
– Juliè Gauthier
Germame Hailu
Senior Associate
Controlling Costs to Benefit Our Clients
lauckgroup has a long-term philosophy and approach of keeping a watchful eye on its operating costs. We understand that when we keep our own costs low and on budget, we can deliver high quality design services to our clients at a competitive rate.
– Germame Hailu
Rina Burnett
Senior Associate
Innovation and Design United
I find that positive human interaction within a space is achieved when particular attention is shown to the fusion of interior design and other design disciplines. When you unite this attention to detail with the latest technology, you secure successful, thriving projects—whether it is a small renovation project or one of several thousand square feet.
– Rina Burnett
Michael Horton
Senior Associate
Between the Crosshairs of Culture and Vision
We thrive in a firm which celebrates its strong cultural heritage of never settling; always pushing the expectations and boundaries abound. It's in between the cross hairs of our culture and the creative vision for our clients that successful projects are truly born. Through a targeted and strategic process, we seek to deliver a holistically designed space, tailored to each and every one of our clients. A process, I feel is strongly represented in our diverse portfolio and continued success to expand our portfolio of project types.
– Michael Horton
Matthew LoPresto
Senior Associate
Freedom in Restriction
The constraints of each of our projects create unique challenges, which necessitate creative solutions that manifest themselves through broad strokes and clever details. I attribute much of our success to the fact that we truly enjoy, and thrive in, the challenge of identifying these opportunities, and the process of creating beauty in places that others may overlook.
– Matthew LoPresto
Sara Barnes
Thoughtfully Shaping the Future
Design that centers on supporting life – keeping people and resources central – is what we strive to foster at lauckgroup. Technology and continual idea generation frame this conversation while considering how we can, not just plan for, but thoughtfully shape what is next for buildings and communities.
– Sara Barnes
Raul Baeza
Storytelling through Design and Spatial Experience
As storytellers, we use architectural massing, spatial sequencing, light, materials, and textures to create a complete experience. We work with our clients to develop a design that communicates and nurtures the cultural fabric of their company and community. They entrust us to be responsible stewards and to usher their functional, aesthetic, and budgetary goals throughout the design process.
Lina Murillo
Process: Connecting the Pieces to Tell a Story
Delivering creative, well-planned spaces comes from a deep understanding of the fundamental elements of our clients' organization. We deeply connect with our clients and strive to assimilate their culture and values. This results in a streamlined design process that is tailored to the vision and goals they pursue. Consequentially, our clients take pride on the spaces we envision and deliver, but more importantly on the story those spaces tell about their organization.
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Daigian Moseneillin was an Aes Sedai of the White Ajah.
Appearance and Abilities
She had pale skin with long black hair and was plump and curvaceous. She wore a kesiera, a thin silver chain with a moonstone dangling from it, in her hair. She often wore Cairhenin clothes (as the younger daughter of a minor Cairhenin house, she was entitled four stripes of color on her bosom), except that she added slashes of white to the skirts to represent her Ajah.
Daigian is described as one of the weakest Aes Sedai ever. Barely being allowed to gain the shawl[1]. This is confirmed in "The Wheel of Time Companion":
"...with a strength level of 45(33), the lowest level at which a woman traditionally was accepted for the Tower to become Aes Sedai"
Being the weakest Aes Sedai means that she was still stronger in saidar than many Kinswomen, Wise Ones, and Windfinders and to be a woman with the authority and influence of the White Tower to support her. Although she accepted her low rank as an Aes Sedai, she insisted on proper respect from non-Aes Sedai.
Cadsuane Melaidhrin thinks that she had an excellent mind. She was considered a fine logician, and was extremely persistent and would never quit.
Born in 907 NE, she was the youngest daughter of a lesser Cairhienin House, she went to the Tower in 921 NE. After spending twenty-seven years as novice and twenty-one years as Accepted (spending a longer time as novice and Accepted than anyone in living memory), she was raised to the shawl on 969 NE becoming the weakest living Aes Sedai.
Despite her lack of strength, she was much liked by many of her fellow Aes Sedai, and particularly of those not fully recognized Aes Sedai, such as Nynaeve al'Meara. She logically assumed that, being the lowest-ranking Aes Sedai ever, she would have to act as servant when none were around and thus acted quiet and meek among all other sisters.
She was one of the Aes Sedai that accompanied Cadsuane into Cairhien. She acted as Cadsuane's messenger to Rand al'Thor when he requested a meeting with her, giving him Cadsuane's answer of no. She Traveled with Cadsuane to Far Madding to track down Rand. She bonded Eben Hopwil as her Warder. Linked to him, she participated in the Battle near Shadar Logoth with Nesune Bihara and Beldeine Nyram. During the battle they fought Aran'gar. Eben detected her holding saidin and threw himself at Aran'gar, ultimately sacrificing himself.
She accompanied Rand and Cadsuane to Algarin Pendaloan's house in Tear, where Rand recovered after cleansing saidin. She wept in private over the loss of Eben. While in Arad Doman, she helped teach Nynaeve the one hundred weaves required to become an Aes Sedai. She helped maintain Semirhage's shield while Semirhage was being interrogated by Cadsuane and Sarene Nemdahl. Nynaeve wanted to try to Heal her sorrow, convinced it had to do with the Warder bond being broken, and therefore with the Power. Daigian refused, preferring to cherish his memory with her grief.
She was killed during Semirhage's escape, most likely by Shaidar Haran, probably because she had no Warder who would feel what was happening through the bond. She was mourned particularly by Cadsuane and Nynaeve.


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CINCINNATI, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Reds are making plans for their Hall of Fame and Museum gala -- but Pete Rose isn't invited.
There's plenty of Rose's baseball accomplishments shown off in the museum. But his banishment from baseball for gambling keeps him also out of the Reds Hall of Fame and off the Sept. 20 guest list, the Cincinnati Enquirer said Friday.
"Since he's not in the Reds' Hall, unfortunately, he's not invited," said John Allen, the Reds chief operating officer. "We have to abide by Major League Baseball rules in that regard."
Among those who say they will be there are Sparky Anderson, Tony Perez, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Ken Griffey, Jack Billingham, Clay Carroll, Dave Concepcion and George Foster.
Rose also won't be at Great American Ball Park for Joe Nuxhall Tribute Night a week from Saturday either. Same reason.


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Christ with Me, Christ with You, Christ with Us/
On Good Friday, I was blessed to sit a in a family's media room with a small group of close friends to experience Secret Church 2014. David Platt (author of Radical and Radical Together) started the first Secret Church experience at his church. It is basically a "house church" where we meet periodically for an intense time of Bible study—lasting 6+ hours—including a time of prayer for our brothers and sisters across the globe who are facing persecution and for those who have still not heard the Gospel. Platt started off his messages with this prayer and I think it is well worth an entire blog post:
As I arise today,
May the strength of God pilot me,
The power of God uphold me,
The wisdom of God guide me.
May the eye of God look before me,
The ear of God hear me,
The word of God speak for me.
May the hand of God protect me,
The way of God lie before me,
The shield of God defend me,
The host of God save me.
May Christ shield me today.
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit,
Christ when I stand,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
My prayer is that you will realize that Christ, through the indwelling Holy Spirit is ALWAYS, with you. And with Him all things are possible!


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Why Related pulled the plug on a new 298-unit luxury condo
A combination of Miami's slowing luxury condo market and a landlocked location may have factored into the Related Group's decision to cancel its planned Auberge Residences & Spa Miami condo tower near the Arsht Center.
The 298-unit project, announced in 2016, was originally slated to break ground in 2017. Last summer, Related said it was pushing back the start date to late 2018, citing a slow market.
That breather became a permanent slumber in December, when Related closed Auberge's $2 million sales center at 1440 Biscayne Boulevard and returned deposits to buyers, according to story published Friday published Friday by The Real Deal and confirmed by a Related spokesman.
Executives at Related were unavailable for comment.
The location, several blocks west of the waterfront may have contributed to the decision, said Anthony M. Graziano, senior managing director of Integra Realty Resources Miami/Palm Beach (IRR). "The water is always a strong selling point...When the market starts to get thin, it's a lot easier to adjust your prices when you're on the water than when the location carries against you. That's important."
"We have to be a little more patient," Carlos Rosso, president of Related's condo division, told the Herald in August. "I think it's very good for all of us that the market takes a breather."
The Auberge project was one of three proposed towers in downtown's Arts & Entertainment District, which stretches from 10th street north to 19th and Biscayne Boulevard west to NW Second Avenue. Construction continues on the other two projects: The ultra-luxury One Thousand Museum ($1,287 per square foot), designed by the late Pritzker-prize winning architectect Zaha Hadid. and the 513-unit Canvas ($475 per square foot), being developed by NR Investments.
Related, the largest condo developer in South Florida, had pre-sold 15 percent of the units at Auberge at an average sales price of $585 per square foot, according to IRR. The company has several other large projects in development in downtown Miami, including the four-tower Paraiso complex in Edgewater and the 57-story SLS Lux condo skyscraper in Brickell.
Overall downtown sales prices have been on a gentle slide, dropping 1.2 percent between 2014 and 2016, from $431 to $426 per square foot, according to the 2016-2017 market report for the Miami's Downtown Development Agency prepared by Graziano. The report predicts a downturn in the arrival of new condo units, from an expected 3,456 units this year to 1,960 units in 2019.
Analysts say Related's decision to pull the plug could be interpreted as another indicator of South Florida's glut of high-end condos.
"I hold the Related Group in very high regard in terms of experience and discipline, so when they cancel a project, it's a compelling milestone that there's too much competition for comfort," said Jonathan Miller, a New York-based real estate appraiser and consultant.
But Alicia Cervera, managing partner of Cervera Real Estate and a board member of Miami's Downtown Development Authority, believes the move by Related to scrap Auberge is probably just temporary.
"They have a lot on their plate, but they have successfully sold all their product and they are in a strong position to manage their inventory as they see most effective," she said. "I wouldn't be surprised if they looked at their inventory and decided to reinforce the sellout of the products they are going to be delivering shortly and then maybe rolling out Auberge again."


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EPIC hosts a conversation on the future of clean energy with the person leading landmark reforms for New York, Richard Kauffman, and premier energy expert Susan Tierney.
Despite efforts in Washington to roll back climate progress, many states remain committed to lowering emissions and achieving their clean energy goals. The main way states can act is through changes in the electricity sector. New York is one state leading the way, having made news last summer when it rolled out a plan to draw half of its electricity from clean energy sources like wind and solar by 2030. To talk about this plan, other actions across the country, and the challenges ahead, EPIC hosted a conversation with the person spearheading the effort for New York, Richard Kauffman, and premier energy expert Susan Tierney. EPIC Senior Fellow Pete Ogden moderated the January 26 discussion.
To set context, EPIC affiliate and Assistant Professor at the UChicago Harris School of Public Policy Steve Cicala kicked off the event with an overview of the U.S. electricity system, it's history and some of the key challenges. One of the largest challenges is the insertion of distributed energy into a grid not built to support it.
"The wind is only going to blow in specific places, and if we're going to economically make our way towards using renewables, it's going to require shipping it over a transmission grid," Cicala explained.
Cicala highlighted the immense role states play in shaping the electric system. Tierney, a former assistant secretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Energy, state cabinet officer for environmental affairs, and state public utility commissioner, agreed.
"Electricity is a place where there is a lot of action at the states because the historical development of the industry was one in which states had a premier role," Tierney said. Because of this, she said this "is one of the most disrupted periods in the electric industry."
Tierney explained that the U.S. electricity mix is fundamentally changing. Most of our electricity used to come from coal. Now, because of the shale gas revolution, natural gas is cheaper and driving out coal. Nuclear plants are also having trouble competing. Meanwhile, state renewable policies have made clean energy sources cheaper, so sources like wind and solar are slowly on the rise.
But, while some sources of energy are getting cheaper, the overall cost of maintaining the old system keeps increasing, according to Kauffman.
"So as the cost of traditional generation continues to go up, the cost of distributed sources of electricity – solar, wind – continue to decline," Kauffman said.
One reason for the increasing costs is that the infrastructure itself was never intended for distributed generation. But the policies needed to force a change are largely not present.
"That's the reason we're not building the grid of tomorrow," said Kauffman, which he described as a hybrid grid that would still have power plants and long-distance transmission but would also have distributed capabilities and electrons flowing in more than one direction. "That's the kind of grid we're supposed to have. And yes, there are technical challenges. But the fundamental reason why we're not building that grid is because of policy."
New York is leading the way in changing this approach through an effort known as Reforming the Energy Vision (REV), which Kauffman leads. The program is providing financial incentives for utilities to adopt new technologies and new methods of doing business.
"What REV aims to do is change the policies to drive capital to build this grid of tomorrow as opposed to just rebuilding the grid of yesterday," he said.
Tierney explained that New York is on the forefront because of a strong "appetite for innovation and change." Other states are making such changes more incrementally, driven by forces happening on the ground like homes and businesses installing solar roofs.
"Renewable portfolio standards, tax credits, net metering are all meant to push technologies forward," Tierney said. But what needs to be determined is "how we structure a politically-acceptable, economically well-designed, and effective policy to sustain a grid."
Each state is doing that differently, and at various degrees of success. But Tierney and Kauffman agreed that the electricity system is undergoing a vast change. How long it will take to transition to the grid of the future is anyone's guess.
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More questions than answers after dad's secret marriageAll Woman Monday, July 23, 2018
Dear Mrs Macaulay,
I am writing to get some clarity on the process of probating a will. My father passed in 2013 and that's when we found out that he had remarried. My mother, who was separated from my father, was not served with any divorce papers, but in the decree that we found it states that my mother was served the petition at an address that she had not lived for over 50 years. We were also given a will.
It has been five years since his passing and I wanted to find out if there is a statute of limitation on probating a will and if so, if we can sue this so-called wife for negligence. We are his children and we knew that if he died the house would be ours. We also found out that my dad built this woman a property in her hometown.
You say that it has been five years since your father's death, and ask about a statutory limitation period for the probate of a will. This I deduce is because your father's "widow" has not yet applied for probate, assuming that she was therein appointed as his executrix.
In relation to the purported service of divorce papers on your mother, if what you say is true, then the divorce decree which was granted was done as a result of deceit and fraud and is null and void. Your mother could have and may still be able to apply for the decree nisi be declared null and void and that all subsequent decrees and orders be discharged.
Next, that is no limitation provision for the application for the probate of a will. However, if an application is not made and the estate duties/taxes are not paid within a year of the death, interest is imposed by the government tax offices on the value of the estate as must be disclosed in a revenue affidavit which must be prepared and submitted to the Stamp Commissioner's Office with all necessary documents in support. The said interest is applicable for each subsequent year thereafter until the executors conclude this part of their administration of the estate.
You ask if you can sue the "widow" for negligence. All beneficiaries have the legal right to apply to the court for orders to force the executors named in a will to perform their duties and if their non-performance of their duties has caused loss or additional expenses to the estate, and depreciated the beneficiaries' interests, they can ask for an order that the executors be personally liable for these losses/additional expenses.
You, your siblings and your mother need the services of a good estate and family law lawyer to fully advise and assist you all to take the proper legal steps in order to obtain justice and satisfaction about your father's estate. All the best wishes to you all.
Margarette May Macaulay is an attorney-at-law, Supreme Court mediator, notary public, and women's and children's rights advocate. Send questions via e-mail to email@example.com; or write to All Woman, 40-42 1/2 Beechwood Avenue, Kingston 5. All responses are published. Mrs Macaulay cannot provide personal responses.
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Batik bolero (gifted) // Sis's necklace + purse // hand-me-down tights // old shoes // thrifted dressOne of the greatest way to turn a casual dress into something semiformal is by layering a bolero over it—mind you, it doesn't work with just any bolero; batik would be the safest option. Finishing with a big statement necklace to complete the appropriate look—and a pair of colourful tights, in my case.
Old dress // thrifted loafers + purse + shirt
Give a twist to your dress by wearing a button-up underneath. The collar gives a casual dress a more preppy vibe, which is what I'm basically all about. Something else I really love to do is pairing solid colours with printed patterns—especially if the colours are of different hues.
Well, I hope this has inspired you guys to remix your clothes more—it sure got me all pumped! It's been such a long while since the last time I actually plan what to wear for a long period of time—as you may notice, these were worn on different occasions. You know, each item we own has such huge potentials and countless possibilities in terms of function and style, so try looking at your clothes carefully and try out how many ways to Sunday you can rock it. If you guys want to see other ways to remix specific items that I happen to own, don't hesitate to check out my remix posts.


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"But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase." Daniel 12:4
Are we in the end of time? A prophecy was revealed to Daniel about "knowledge increasing". Has this Biblical prophecy been fulfilled today? Think about our culture and technology we have today. If you want an answer about a specific question, you can use your smart phone and google search the answer across thousands of resources. It hasn't been that long ago when this would not even be possible. We are living in a technology age of "Knowledge Increase"
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19
The Great Commission of Jesus Christ to make disciple of ALL Nations, not just your town or even your country but the entire world. How would this be possible? Its possible today because of the Biblical Prophecy fulfillment of Daniel 12:4 . Today I can write a blog and spread the gospel to the entire world with a click or tap of a button. We are seeing Biblical Knowledge spread at an unseen rate. Christians can now use social media to fulfill Jesus commandments of The Great Commission. This is Biblical Prophecy being fulfilled right before your eyes
Those from the peoples and tribes and tongues and nations will look at their dead bodies for three and a half days, and will not permit their dead bodies to be laid in a tomb. Revelation 11:9
Revelation tells us about the two witnesses that will be killed by the Anti-Christ and there bodies will be seen by the entire world for 3 and half days until they are resurrected. Now how would it be possible for the entire world to see these witness killed and resurrected? Its possible today and happens on a daily basis with You Tube, Facebook Live, Twitter Live, ect.
We are living in the days of Biblical Prophecy is being fulfilled. Use this "Knowledge Increase" to spread the gospel to the entire world and get ready for the King of Kings is coming back soon in Jesus Name Amen


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The Enemy of my Enemy in Damascus
A reminder to the administration, no matter who is running it: the enemy of my enemy is not necessarily my friend. The friend of my friend is not necessarily my friend. And the friend of my enemy is not necessarily my enemy, but he may be not by my friend, either. Bashar Assad, for example, is Iran's puppet, Hezb'allah's patron, Israel's nemesis, Hamas's erstwhile landlord, and his people's tyrant. He is the enemy of the Muslim Brotherhood -- our (former?) enemy. And he has a mixed relationship with al-Qaeda, permitting it to infiltrate Iraq to kill Americans, Shiites, and non-compliant Sunnis, but now finding it joining the jihadis against him. But Assad is also the friend of Russia, the object of the Obama administration's ardent courtship. And Russia's enemies are Sunni jihadists, including Chechens and the Muslim Brotherhood. One (admittedly unlikely) calculation of American interests might have had us join the Russians in stopping the...(Read Full Article)


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I love Windows Phone 8. It reminded me of when I picked up a 1st generation iPod Touch when it was first released (before iPhone!) and how intuitively easy it was to become familiar with iOS (1.0?). WP8 seems to lean towards users who don't really care so much about customization and love intuitive functionality. It


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We've been a little jumpy this past week. So when the doorbell rang at 11:30 Saturday night, I was a little nervous. It was pitch black outside, whoever was out there could see all the lights on inside the house - it was lit up like a Christmas tree. Can't pretend we're not home. Should I call the cops?
I walked over to the front door - turned on the outside lights - looked out the window and there were two city cops standing on my front porch. I guess I don't need to call them after all! A female officer was by the door, the male officer had his back planted to the porch wall - hand on his gun. I'm thinking what the HELL!
I crack open the door - Hello...
Cops: We received a 911 hang up call from this residence - everything alright?
Me: Yes, we're just fine. We didn't make any 911 calls.
Cops: You have kids?
Me: Um, yes, but they're teenagers. What number made the call? - we have a couple of lines.
The male officer repeats the number - I say well we only use that line for our Direct TV - otherwise we keep it unplugged. It's the number that a lot of unwanted calls come through. Then I stop myself should I explain the Ex-Wife credit thingy - step son campaign? Nah! Instead I just leave it hanging - I've already said enough that they think I'm out there.
My nervousness kicks in - I offer that this happened one other time and it ended up being a problem with the phone line. The telephone company said sometimes a line in distress can make a 911 call. "Oh" they say, like I'm crazy. "We've never heard of that happening before - you may want to get that checked out!" I definitely do that.
Cops say "You sure you're alright?" I open the door relatively wide - we're just fine!


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It's the LEGO® MOVIE!
I love the fact that they included 1980-Something Space Guy as a Master Builder. I had copious amounts of LEGO® as a kid, to which my mother will gladly testify to considering the damage stepping on them has wrought her in the golden years. The Space Set during that time featured big intricate ships and that was by far my favorite LEGO® set growing up.
So I'm looking forward to this movie, and not because of the possibility of LEGO® DC and Marvel teaming up or a cameo by LEGO® Darth Vader. It's because of the nostalgia it brings and the imagination it helps to inspire.
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We got some warning with Carrie and there was some hope because she was still alive when they took her off the plane, but 2016 has been the year when hope is nearly the worst thing you can have. Carrie Fisher's former flame Paul Simon wrote "These are the days of miracles and wonders". Maybe - just maybe - she might pull through. But the early news reports said she was unresponsive for ten minutes on the plane. Miracles and wonders aside, it's very hard to come back from that.
Carrie Fisher had roles people remember other than Star Wars, including Shampoo before and The Blues Brothers after, but so many tweets and Facebook posts were quick to point out her career as a writer. I show the cover from this book because my friend Mina Millett Vanderberg was of the opinion it started with one of the great first lines in literature, up there with Tolstoy, Dickens, Melville and Austen.
Maybe I shouldn't have given the guy who pumped my stomach my phone number, but who cares? My life is over anyway.
It lacks the brevity of "Call Me Ishmael" or "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." But there is no denying it packs a punch.
Carrie Fisher was my age. Mina was my age and she died ten years ago. A lot of stuff is piling on today.
The 20th Century is chock full of writers talking about their own drug experiences, but Carrie Fisher was one of the first to talk directly about her own battles with mental illness as well. In her case it was depression and bipolar disorder. On Twitter, there are tributes from other writers who made their struggles public, including Mara Wilson and Stephen Fry. Here's a link to on of Fry's tweets today that made me both laugh and cry.
And so I close as I often have.She loved to give one the oddest and most randomly silly presents. These are the last three things she gave me. #CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/qmI7YWqlZ6— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 27, 2016
Best wishes to the family and friends of Carrie Fisher, from a fan. May she never be forgotten.


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Can companies that offer personal money management programs improve the health of their employees and their own bottom lines? According to Leah Binder's Forbes.com article, Healthways and Dave Ramsey believe so. Healthways CEO Ben Leedle calls financial distress the "the single greatest quiet emergency in the health world."
From the c-suite to the front lines, some two-thirds of employees at American companies live one paycheck away from financial collapse. In response to this startling trend, Healthways recently announced an exclusive agreement with Dave Ramsey's Lampo Group to deliver the CORE™ Financial Wellness program as part of its Well-Being Improvement Solution.
As part of the collaboration, Healthways will scale online delivery of the CORE™ curriculum, bringing new content, interactive features and support to the self-directed program and making it accessible via all media, including mobile devices to millions of Americans through their employers, health plans, health systems, communities and families. Healthways will also work with Gallup to incorporate financial well-being in the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which tracks employee health like a stock market ticker.
So why should businesses care about employees' finances? Healthways studied the connection between good health and good personal finance and found that "stress from finances took all their energy, and it wasn't until employees got their financial house in order" that they could take on the challenge of improving their health.
By offering Dave Ramsey's program that explores the deeply personal aspects of managing money, Healthways is poised to help workers improve their productivity and companies improve their profitability.


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RIM announced late Thursday that the Department of Defense approved smartphones and tablets running on BlackBerry 10, the company's new operating system, for use throughout DOD networks…Samsung devices outfitted with Knox, the company's new security software offering, also received Pentagon approval Thursday, according to a DOD spokesman. Apple's approval is still expected in the "next few weeks," according to the spokesman.
As of February, BlackBerry made up the majority of the 600,000 devices on the DoD's networks. Currently the networks consist of around 470,000 BlackBerrys, 41,000 Apple products, and 8,700 Android devices, although that could quickly change thanks to the new security approvals allowing more government agencies to adopt Samsung and Apple devices.