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Some people say that Rules Are Meant to Be Broken, and when it comes to your relationship this is largely true.
The reason why this is true is because most people create 'rules' that they live by as a way to avoid experiencing pain.
Most of our rules in life are created out of fear.
One of my clients had a rule that he could only date women that were smaller in height compared to him. Was this client opening himself up to meeting an amazing woman, irrespective of superficial attributes such as height? Of course not.
He was coming from a place of fear, pride and most likely an over-correction of a past painful experience.
As I later discovered, my client "John" had once been with a woman many years ago, who was amazing, but who was also taller than he was. John mentioned that some of his friends and brothers had make jokes about him being her 'toy-boy' because he was so small compared to her. This name calling from his 'friends' caused him pain and embarrassment.
Over time, as John explained, all he could focus on was how tall she was and eventually he looked for other reasons to convince himself that the relationship wasn't working. According to John, he believed that his friends and brothers wouldn't make jokes about him if his next partner was shorter than him, and so he created the rule.
John's FEAR based rule was: If I'm with a woman that is taller than I am, then my friends will make jokes about me, which will lead to feeling of embarrassment and pain, so my new rule will prevent this.
This is similar to how we all create rules to live by. Out of fear and avoiding pain.
Now in a lot of cases, our rules are used as an OVER-correction from a past painful experience, much like John did. He decided to find a woman that was shorter than him…something that his ex-partner was not. An over-correction.
What happened to John?
When John came to Relationship Success and used a number of tools on himself, he realised that there were so many other factors that led to the decline in his past relationship, such as a depolarisation in the sexual energies, despite the fact that many of the things he was doing was from a positive intent. He realised that he chose to allow the comments from his friends and brothers to impact his own self-image, and he realised that these comments were more of a reflection of their own limiting beliefs and insecurities. He soon realised that the break-down in the relationship had nothing to do with Height.
Once John started applying the techniques and systems he had learned from Intimate Success, he learned to stay in his Masculine energy and encourage and open up the feminine energies in his new partner, regardless of her height. He also learned how to install a greater sense of self-worth and self-appreciation, inoculating himself from being impacted by his friends future jokes.
So when you decide to break some rules, you are challenging your old fear-and-pain-avoiding mindset. When you break rules, you are growing, and facing those fears head on. When you break these rules, you are re-programming your mind with a mindset of openness, abundance, possibility, authenticity and growth.
So let me ask you this…
What 'rules' do you need to start breaking?
Need some help finding some rules?
Here are a few tips to find some rules to start breaking…
- What is something you yourself saying "I'm just not like that" or "I can't do that" or "It has to be that way"?
- What are you trying to protect yourself from with these rules?
- When are you going to STOP this rule from holding you back, and realise that NOW is the perfect time to break it?
What are you trying to protect yourself from with that rule?
What if you were completely wrong and you could not actually protect yourself with that rule?
When would NOW be a good time to break that rule?
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This article originally appeared in the Nonprofit Quarterly Aug 16, 2016; the original article can be found here: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/08/16/graphic-re-visioning-nonprofit-overhead/
Most nonprofit leaders agree that we need a new way to communicate about the true costs of our programs and the vital importance of strong organizational infrastructure. But we have not yet developed a simple, consistent message when sharing our view with potential supporters and investors. We are stuck with old terms and old images.
The following series of images and descriptions is really a blog in pictures. How we visualize our understanding of nonprofit structure and programs shapes the overhead debate. It's time to get graphic about our new ideas—to deploy fresh images to help educate the public, our funders, and ourselves.
When nonprofits are viewed this way, no matter how hard we try to think differently, we imagine important infrastructure of our organization as taking a slice out of the pie—as diminishing the "real" work of our mission.
Strategic financial functions, good governance, and the development of key funding partnerships are vital to strong organizations. We need a new way to communicate this truth.
Rather than thinking of our investment in key infrastructure as diminishing our programs, it should be seen as valuable Core Mission Support.
Core Mission Support functions are necessary, vital, and integral.
Each of our programs is built around, is supported by, and shares responsibility for Core Mission Support.
All of the resources we need to accomplish our programs are the True Program Costs, which include four types of expenses:
Some programs are only partially funded by contributions or by earned revenue.
When a program is only partially funded, the expenses not covered include a proportionate share of the Core Mission Support. This creates a Gap in funding for the finance, human resources, governance, and fundraising infrastructure that support the entire organization.
Some funders limit their support to only the direct expenses of program.
When funders support only direct expenses, they deny funding for Core Mission Support. This leaves a Gap at the center of our organization. Not only is one program affected, but the health of the entire organization is at risk.
The growth and effectiveness of our mission work depend on having a solid core at the center of our organizations. Investing in our infrastructure is savvy, prudent, and absolutely necessary.
Once we have a new way of understanding and communicating about the Core Mission Support needed by our organizations, it is our job to share our thinking with others. Our funders, supporters and investors all want us to succeed. They are partners in accomplishing our mission work. But like us, they may need help reimagining the role strong infrastructure plays in amplifying program effectiveness. By providing a simple visual guide, we can help transform the way we talk about, picture, and ultimately fund the Core Mission Support that is at the center of all great nonprofits.
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Hagmann David, Emily H. Ho, and George Loewenstein. 2019. "Nudging out support for a carbon tax." Nature Climate Change.
Loewenstein, George, David Hagmann, Janet Schwartz, Keith Ericson, Judd B. Kessler, Saurabh Bhargava, Jennifer Blumenthal-Barby, Thomas D'Aunno, Ben Handel, Jonathan Kolstad, David Nussbaum, Victoria Shaffer, Jonathan Skinner, Peter Ubel, & Brian J. Zikmund-Fisher. 2017. "A Behavioral Blueprint For Improving Health Care Policy." Behavioral Science & Policy 3 (1): 53–66.
Golman, Russell, David Hagmann, and George Loewenstein. 2017. "Information Avoidance." Journal of Economic Literature 55 (1): 96–135.
Golman, Russell, David Hagmann, and John H. Miller. 2015. "Polya's Bees: A Model of Decentralized Decision Making." Science Advances 1 (8), e1500253.
Loewenstein, George, Cindy Bryce, David Hagmann, and Sachin Rajpal. 2015. "Warning: You Are About to be Nudged." Behavioral Science & Policy 1 (1), 35–42.
Hagmann, David, and Troy Tassier. 2014. "Endogenous Movement and Equilibrium Selection in Spatial Coordination Games." Computational Economics 44 (3), 379–395.
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Hagmann, David and George Loewenstein. "Persuasion With Motivated Beliefs."
Considerable research finds that people derive utility not only from consumption, but also from their beliefs about themselves and the world. Rather than dispassionately updating their views in response to new information, such belief-based utility leads people to avoid information and use other strategies to protect their existing beliefs. We present a two-stage model of persuasion in the presence of belief-protecting strategies and test it in an incentive compatible persuasion experiment. Persuaders seek to shift receivers' numeric estimates related to emotionally charged topics, such as abortion and racial discrimination. We manipulate whether the persuader first acknowledges her own lack of certainty and whether she first has an opportunity to build rapport with the receiver, which our theory predicts should enhance persuasiveness, but should be irrelevant or may even go in the opposite direction under the standard account.
Ho, Emily, David Hagmann, and George Loewenstein. "Measuring Information Preferences." (Revision Invited at Management Science.)
Advances in medical testing and widespread access to the internet have made it easier than ever to obtain information. Yet, when it comes to some of the most important decisions in life, people often choose to remain ignorant, because they may fear the implications of what they may learn. We design and validate an information preference scale to measure decision makers' desire to obtain or avoid information that may be unpleasant, but could improve their future decisions. The scale measures information preferences in three domains that are economically, and psychologically consequential: health, consumer finance, and personal characteristics. We present tests of the scale's reliability and validity and show that the scale predicts a real decision to obtain (or avoid) information in each of the domains. We find that many respondents prefer to remain in a state of active ignorance even when information is freely available. Moreover, we find that information preferences are a stable trait, but that preferences can differ across domains.
Hagmann, David, Jason L. Harman, and Cleotilde Gonzalez. "Wait, Wait… Don't Tell Me: Repeated Choices With Clustered Feedback."
When individuals make repeated choices between two lotteries without having a description of their payoffs, they have to form beliefs based on the observed outcomes of their choices. Previous research finds that choices differ consistently after learning about outcomes compared to having an objective description, an effect termed the description-experience gap. We introduce a new clustered feedback mechanism in which participants receive feedback consisting of individual outcomes of a number of choices at once, rather than observing the outcome immediately after making a decision. Presenting clustered feedback closes the description-experience gap and leads individuals to act as if they had a description available. We also use lotteries with rare outcomes and find that the description-experience gap is greatest when a high payoff is rare, and is closed by clustered feedback, but does not emerge when a high payoff is common.
Chin, Alycia, David Hagmann, and George Loewenstein. "Fear and Promise of the Unknown: Explore-Exploit Decisions in the Presence of Losses."
In "explore-exploit" situations, decision makers must choose between exploring unknown options and exploiting known options. We study how explore-exploit decisions vary under the influence of loss aversion, predicting that (1) people will be less likely to explore if doing so can lead to losses and that (2) people will be less likely to exploit when doing so would lead to repeated losses. To examine these predictions, we use a novel computer task in which participants explore a one-dimensional environment that contains only gains or gains and losses. Across multiple studies, we find evidence for both of our predictions. Additionally, we demonstrate that loss aversion can be adaptive, leading participants in low payoff environments to higher total rewards.


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The Bharatiya Janata Party's National Vice President Bandaru Dattatreya on Friday sought dismissal of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for allegedly protecting "tainted" ministers. Some ministers in the Andhra Pradesh's Congress government face allegations of corruption, including those in connection with cases involving YSR Congress leader Jaganmohan Reddy.
"Chief Minister Kiran Reddy has so far not accepted the resignations submitted by the Roads and Building Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao and Home Minster Sabitha Indira Reddy. This indicates that the chief minister was trying to protect the 'tainted' ministers in his Cabinet to protect his seat," Dattaterya told reporters.
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi should immediately act and dismiss the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, the former Union minister said.
Dattatreya also said "the tainted ministers should resign voluntarily in a democratic way and prove their innocence."
He also demanded the ouster of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged misuse of money. Delhi Lokayukta recently held Dikshit guilty of allegedly misusing public funds on an advertisement campaign to get political mileage ahead of last Assembly polls and recommended recovery of Rs 11 crore either from her or the Congress.
Dattatreya said the BJP leadership had removed former Chief Minister of Karnataka Yeddyurappa from the post following allegations of corruption against him.


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KAT will implement transit service in the Kendall County area that is reliable, flexible, and financially sustainable, while satisfying the various mobility needs of the general public and individuals unable to access or operate a private automobile.
Registering for Service
In order to participate in the Kendall Area Transit program, you must become a registered rider. To find out more about how to become a registered rider contact Kendall Area Transit at 1-877-IGO-4KAT
Fares (one-way)
The one-way fare for the KAT demand response service is $3.00. For destinations outside of the county, an additional $2.00 fee will be added. Seniors (60 year of age and older) receive a $1.00 off all fares.
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Do cameras really make you safer?
Recently I was watching the local news, something I don't do much of for various reasons. However, this night I was contacted by a friend who told me to turn the channel in order to watch a news clip that was about to air. When I turned the channel I found a news clip on Q13 Fox in regards to Seattle citizens concerned for their safety and that of the community due to a recent up tick in violent crime. As the community leaders and neighbors met to discuss the problem, the idea of cameras was introduced in an effort to keep the citizens of that community safe. There is on going debate in regards to the legality of the cameras and a further invasion of privacy by Big Brother. However, while they continue to debate the legalities and opinions in regards to the placement of the cameras nothing is being done to actually further enhance the safety of those who live in those areas or anywhere in general.
In many instances we have become a society who is willingly dependent on others for our safety, security and well being. A growing number of our society are looking for easy hand outs, for all the reward without the risk. We are slowly giving away our individualism for some collective good in hopes that we will never have to suffer the pains of making our own way in this world. We would rather look to government or social justice groups to take care of us and help to ensure a life without conflict. This, however, is not reality.
In regards to the cameras specifically, they will not help you to be safer while walking down the street. They will not stop you from being mugged, raped or murdered. They are a band-aid to a much larger problem. How many years have cameras been around? In how many local gas stations, ATM's, banks, grocery stores, businesses and even police cars are cameras set up to monitor criminal activity? Thousands, millions? How many countless hours of footage have been recorded by these cameras? In one instance can you name for me a time when someone was saved from violence because a camera was installed?
If we use the theory that placing cameras on light poles keep us safer then no police officer should have ever been shot and killed during a traffic stop, right? However, in this Youtube video (WARNING: Graphic) that is widely used and played amongst law enforcement trainers you can CLEARLY see that the camera does nothing to help the officer win this fight and return home to his family. Ya, but that's police officers. That stuff is supposed to happen to them, right? Well, how about here in this Youtube clip of a Target parking lot when a girl is abducted in broad daylight. Again, please point out the instant the camera steps in and saves this girl from the abduction, a potential pending rape and murder? Oh wait, it doesn't?
Approximately 13 years ago I was at a Law Enforcement training event for teenagers who were interested in becoming police officers. The officer teaching the class asked the group what the most important thing an officer carried with him/her was. The most obvious answered it seemed to most was the officers firearm. The instructor said, "Nope, more important than your firearm….your radio." When he said this, I didn't argue but immediately felt very uneasy about not only this guys answer but his mental state. His reasoning was that if and when you were being attacked you could just simply get on the radio, yell and scream and soon all of your friends will magically appear and rescue you from pending hospitalization and/or death. The problem is, again, this is not reality. I could keep showing clip after clip of officers yelling into their radio for help while being attacked and in all of those videos you will not see help mysteriously appear.
YOU!!! You are the weapon, you are the only thing right now that will come to your aid, to assist you in this time of need. No camera will come to your rescue. Many times other citizens will not come to your rescue as seen in the previous abduction clip above and as demonstrated in previous Facebook posts we have posted. There is no one who cares more for you and your survival than you do. Bear this always in mind. There is a time and a place where 911 should be called and where these video cameras will come in handy. But not at the moment of truth, not when the safety of you and your family is on the line. Let the video be one thing and one thing only, a lesson to all those who are watching who would wish to inflict violence upon another member of society. That what happened here may happen to you also. That the good men and women of our communities will not sit idly by while you terrorize our neighborhoods, our schools, our churches and our public domains.
May this never be you! Commit right now that your child or family member will never have to experience the loss of you because you chose to rely on cameras, government or other mystical creations and people for your safety and security.
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Your concealed carry firearm – Things to consider
Just like in many markets there is a wide array of opinions and viewpoints when it comes to which gun is the best and which one you should buy to defend yourself with. Over the years I have heard many "experts" at gun shows, gun stores, at the range and in open discussion quick to provide their 'professional' opinion to the unknowing masses. Many of these so-called experts have no real training or experience behind their opinion nor have they ever had to use a firearm for anything other than to shoot a piece of paper. Their expertise lies in whatever was said in the latest article they read in Guns and Ammo or other such publication. Or, they have based their opinion on a movie they saw about Navy SEALS or some lone commando like Rambo or James Bond. These guys are quick to spot and are quick to flood the market with their opinions.
Today I am specifically going to address firearms purchased for personal protection and most often carried concealed about your person. If I were to delve into other areas of firearm ownership and suitability I would eat up too much of your time.
First and foremost, PLEASE do not purchase a firearm or more importantly carry one if you are not willing, capable and competent to use it in a true life and death encounter. One of my favorite quotes is by Col. Jeff Cooper, founder of Gunsite Training Center. "You are no more armed because you have a firearm than you are a pianist because you sit behind a piano." Simply having a gun by your side does you no good if you can't use it when truly needed.
Now, in regards to the actual firearm, here are a few things to consider; size, weight, caliber, recoil management, reliability, comfortable and concealable.
First, the size and weight of the gun is going to matter to you pretty quickly once you start carrying it on a daily basis. If the gun is too big and bulky you will quickly determine that the extra weight on your hip (or wherever you decide to carry it) is not worth the cost/benefit analysis. Carrying a gun concealed on a daily basis is a lifestyle choice. You will potentially have to start dressing a little differently in order to now accommodate wearing the gun on your hip and out of view of the general public. If the gun is too large for you and weighs you down too much you will soon find the gun in your sock drawer and not there when you need it.
Second, caliber. I first started reading any gun magazine I could get my hands on when I was about 14 years old. I can remember the cover of one them, "9 vs. 45". The author talked about some of the pros and cons to each caliber but in the end never provided the reader an answer of which was better. Eighteen years later, currently sitting on the same magazine rack, there are endless articles that still debate the caliber issue. Needless to say, we are never going to agree and as long as people are paying for articles like these authors will keep writing them.
So, what caliber is right for you? Let's clear one thing up right now. There is no "one-shot stop" round out there. Granted, there are calibers out there that do a much better job at stopping an attacker right now but it wasn't so much the caliber that caused the attacker to stop, it was the placement of the round. I've seen a man shot with .40 caliber round that never lost consciousness, was never 'incapacitated' nor did he seem too worried that he was shot. Why? Besides a few other factors…he was shot in the shoulder and the round did not hit or damage anything vital. On the flip side, I've seen gangbangers shot dead instantly with a .25 caliber Saturday Night Special. Why the difference? The gangbanger was shot in the heart. Often times ER Surgeons cannot tell the difference in caliber size when dealing with gunshot victims. Ultimately, there is no massive variance in the damage done to the human body when shot with a pistol caliber round.
So, with that in mind, caliber is somewhat person specific. In my opinion, and that of many other instructors, you should carry the biggest, fastest caliber you personally can that you can control with minimal effort. So, for the 5' – 6", 120 lbs female is the .45 really the best? Or will she be much more comfortable and able to handle a 9mm or a .380? She will gain more rounds in the gun to help off-set the lack of size of the projectile shot at her attacker thereby potentially giving her more chances of hitting something vital. Also, by carrying and shooting a smaller
caliber her ability to manage recoil is greater. There's no point in carrying a bigger, faster round if you will only get one round off because the recoil of the larger caliber is too great.
Third, reliability! This is almost King when it comes to making a decision to purchase a firearm. There is no point in carrying a gun when if at the moment of truth it malfunctions on you. There are many firearms out there that are notorious for being unreliable and there are firearms out there that have proven themselves over and over in testing and in real life to be utterly reliable (Glock for example). When you've made your decision on which gun to buy and carry you need to take it to the range to one; get it broken in (yes, many guns have a break in period-usually around 500 rounds) and two to shoot through it the same rounds you plan on carrying for defensive purposes. There are guns out there that will eat up FMJ practice rounds but then become very picky on what they will cycle when fed Hollow Point defensive ammunition. If your gun will not cycle Speer Gold Dot but it will reliably cycle Winchester Supreme Elite, wouldn't you want to find this out at the range vs. the street?
Lastly, comfortable and concealable. If the gun is not comfortable in your hand and on your hip how long do you think you will actually shoot it and train with it much less carry it on a daily basis? Again, quickly this will become a sock drawer gun and it won't be there when you need it at the mall when a shooting breaks out. If the gun does not conceal well then you will most likely end up having to wear larger, bulkier clothing. Something you may not want to do based on where you're going, what you're doing or the weather. There are many holsters out there, some that do much better than others in this area but often times the size of the gun is the biggest factor.
If you're thinking about buying a gun for this purpose, do yourself a favor and ask around. See what your friends are carrying and why. Find local cops who are willing to talk to you and offer their advice. Most importantly, spend an afternoon at the local gun range where you can rent various guns of size/shape and caliber. Make an informed decision so that in 6 months you aren't regretting picking up the gun that was on the cover of American Handgunner only to realize it does not fit your needs.
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You owe it to them
On October 16th, 2011 at 4:30 AM my doorbell rang. Gideon, my 7 year old German Shepherd, was the first to greet the two men at the door with his hackles up and a fierce bark that let everyone in the house know that something was out of the ordinary. Knowing that Gideon only goes crazy like this when there is someone along the perimeter of our house I was quick to jump out of bed and handle whatever situation was about to present itself. However, I wasn't ready for this.
On the front porch, through the window at the side of the door, I could see the on duty police sergeant standing there. I thought at first that maybe my car had been broken into and the sergeant was nice enough to wake me in order to come deal with securing my vehicle and getting it fixed. As I neared the door I could see that there was a second person standing at my front door. The city chaplain.
Still in a haze from being awoke from a deep sleep I was now confused. I knew something horrible had probably happened and that it probably happened to one of the guys at work. I was trying to force myself to wake up quicker and start thinking more clearly. I was confused as to why they couldn't wait until I arrived to work in the next hour to start my shift for them to tell me the likely horrible news.
The chaplain, a friend of mine, physically escorted me into my house and sat me down on the couch. By this time my wife was coming downstairs and wondering why people were now coming into the house at such an odd hour. The chaplain sat me down on the couch, held my hand and looked me in the eyes. His eyes were teary and he softly said, "I'm so sorry…..your brother Cameron was killed in a car accident last night."
I was frozen. I just sat there staring at the floor while the chaplain continued to try and provide me with some of the details that were known at the time regarding the accident. Cameron had only been dead for four hours at this point and nobody really knew what had happened. At that point, I didn't really care. Details or no details my brother was gone.
My next two weeks were a blur. Friends and support began pouring in from all directions. Cameron's death was a big deal, not only to our family but to our surrounding community. Cameron was appointed by his Seattle University teammates as their Captain and immediately after his death a few of them were interviewed by local media and were given a chance to explain to tens of thousands of people how special Cameron was.
Just over two months have now passed and I have watched as friends and family have grieved the loss of a friend, son and brother. There have been moments where I have been angry and want to find Cameron in order to tell him, "You owe it to us to continue to live, to be an uncle to your niece, to be the rock of support you've always been for friends and family, to continue to experience the joys and pains of life with us, you owe it to us." The pain and hurt we are all experiencing, at times, is unbearable.
In the end, Cameron (22 years old) led a rich and full life. Roughly 1,500 people attended his funeral….yes…1,500 people. Cameron died through no fault of his own. From all plausible accounts at this point it appears that after coming home around midnight from a friend's wedding he swerved to avoid an animal in the roadway, lost control of his vehicle and ran into a tree dying instantly.
I have had a lot of time to reflect on life and have now seen up close and personal the amount of pain left behind when someone so young and depended upon dies without warning. In Cameron's death I quickly saw how important your life is.
I say all of that to say this…you owe it to your family to live a long and full life. You owe it to them to train and to be the most competent Sheepdog you can be. Often times we forego training (in all areas or just our weak ones) because we get busy with life and to some extent we get lulled into a false sense of reality. The "it won't happen to me or my family" syndrome at varying levels is something that most all of us struggle with and something we need to avoid.
I will leave you with this; What is the one thing you live for the most? What is the one thing that if conjured up in your mind would cause you to commit all sorts of violence (justified of course) in order to survive a life and death encounter? I'll tell you what it is for me; my daughter. I owe it to her to train and to become the most proficient protector of my life and hers so that no matter what may come our way I will be around for many years to come in order to raise her, teach her and guide her as a father should.
When I train and things get hard this is my mental image: I've been bloodied and beaten. I've been knocked down and feel like quitting and just giving up. I look over to see that my daughter is witnessing this. She's screaming and crying, "Daddy, get up…get up daddy…I need you." This is all the motivation I need.
Yours is probably different but the end result is the same; a dedication and commitment to training in order to see whatever violence you encounter through until the end so that you can return home to your loved ones and continue to live a long and full life.
As for Cameron, his death was an accident and somewhat out of his control. In due time we will see him again but until then we owe it to each other to ensure to the best of our abilities we will be around for a long, long time.
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Skill at Arms – Part 2
"Skill at arms men", over and over this was repeated. It was drilled into us and spoken over us like a father to his children trying to raise them in the way they should go. But skill at arms goes further than your ability to deploy a weapon be it pistol, urban rifle or sniper rifle and wield it effectively in training, competition or the day you are tested with lethal force by someone intent on taking your life.
Skill at arms also references your ability to defend yourself in hand to hand combat. Not every encounter with violence is a lethal force encounter allowing you to draw a firearm and start shooting. Yes, the argument can be made that "every encounter is a lethal force encounter…what if I get punched in the face, fall to the ground, hit my head and end up dying because of the blunt force trauma to my skull?" Has this happened? Yes. Does this then give you carte blanche authority to immediately jump to lethal force when presented with a fist because the small possibility exists that you could die from a punch to the face? No. Look into and study your local laws and ordinances. Pay attention when another citizen in your community is arrested and charged with murder or manslaughter. Pay attention to the details of the case and especially the legal viewpoint of the prosecution. You may soon realize that more is at stake for you if you resort to a firearm too quickly.
Since the creation of man the ability to defend ones self has been of vital importance. Today is no different. Though we live in a day and an age when your ability to summon aid or the police is easier than ever before the problem is they are always late. The police are always responding to a call for service or to a situation that has already occurred. Depending on your city makeup the police may be either just a few minutes away or 30 minutes or more away. However, they are not there when the attack or assault is initiated.
One of my favorite quotes comes from Jeff Cooper in his book "To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth" (p. 48). "Let us agree on one major point right here. The police cannot protect you in your home. If Goblins break in upon you the police should be called – as soon as you get around to it – in order to write reports and clean up the mess. But the Goblins are your problem. Keep that always in mind."
You need to train and to be trained. The mantle of the Sheepdog is heavy and comes with great responsibility. In addition to your physical training you need the mental resolve to, if necessary, act with speed, precision and aggression. You should be able to control the fight from beginning to end. There should be no place that is foreign to you whether it be the initial 'interview' (the initial contact with the bad guy where he is sizing you up and deciding whether or not the risk vs. reward is worth it for him to initiate an assault), first contact, on the feet or to the ground.
"Be like water my friend" – Bruce Lee
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Skill at Arms – Part 1
Several years ago as our lead SWAT Commander was rotating out and a new Commander was preparing to take over we held a banquet for the team,during which we had a pseudo changing of the guard ceremony where our Commander was presented with a gift from the team and given the opportunity to leave us with any last words.
"Skill at Arms men" was what he left us with. I've had a passion for self defense and protection of the defenseless from an early age. I've always worked hard at trying to better myself in preparation for the day when my skill level was put to the test and meant life or death for me or someone else.
What my Commander left our team with, "Skill at Arms" has been the mantra repeated over and over in my head for the last several years. For me, these three simple words sum up what years of training and experience have taught me. My book shelves (yes, plural) are over flowing with books, DVD's, VHS tapes and CD's that cover a wide array of topics related to self defense, concealed carry, competitive shooting, leadership and martial arts to name a few. To me, "Skill at Arms" nicely and neatly sums them all up.
If you are reading this, my assumption is that you too are a Sheep Dog and that you are seeking new and more efficient ways of handling yourself during a violent encounter. My goal is not to stand on top of the mountain and say "Look at me", my goal is to point you in the right direction and allow you to find your own path to the top of the mountain.
Let's look at Skill at Arms as it relates to firearms real quick. Colonel Jeff Cooper is quoted as saying that "One is no more armed because he carries a pistol than he is a pianist because he sits down at a piano." What's he saying? How many people do you know that own firearms; say for home protection or who may carry them on a daily basis for personal protection but have never taken any type of tactical course to learn how to use that particular firearm during a violent encounter or under a modicum of stress? Or, maybe they have taken a class but it was 10 years ago when they first bought the gun but haven't been to the range since then? Skill at arms is a perishable skill and something that needs to be continuously honed and sharpened.
I know many people who carry guns on a daily basis, whether it be for work or personal protection that may understand the basic principles of marksmanship and how the gun functions but as soon as they are forced to use that firearm under any amount of stress their knowledge and skill level, or lack thereof, is clearly and plainly demonstrated. They have not pushed themselves to the point that they can enter a state of mind often referred to as "Mushin" by the Japanese warrior and often translated in English as "No mind".
Samurai warriors would train and train and train until they reached this mental state. During combat they were not focused on how to pull their sword, how to hold it properly when preparing to attack or defend or how to position the sword at the proper angle as they struck their enemy. This portion of their battle was 'thoughtless', it just came out of them as their preparation with that weapon had been taken to such high levels during training that the battle was just another day in the dojo or the training field.
When I teach firearms courses I always stress the need to have such an intimate understanding of your particular firearm that you can operate it under extreme stress. That your familiarity with and your ability to run your gun are just an extension of who you are as a warrior. In the middle of a gun fight or attack you do not have time to spend a majority of your thought process on how to unholster your pistol, how to properly grip it, align the sights, press the trigger, adjust your angle of fire or to quickly get the gun back up and running should you encounter a malfunction. You have too many other things to consider; what is the threat level, what are my avenues of escape, how can I de-escalate this situation, where is my family, if I do have to shoot can I do so without endangering any other innocent bystanders and am I legally justified at this point to shoot, just to name of a few.
You should have already thought about and trained for these general scenarios in a safe environment under the instruction and direction of qualified trainers. You should already have mentally processed your ability and willingness to take this encounter to the end if need be. The last thing you want to do is get caught off guard or ill prepared. The decision to carry and use a firearm (in whatever context: work – home defense – concealed carry) comes with great responsibility. You owe it to yourself, your family and your community to push yourself in every aspect of knowledge and skill level to ensure that on the day you become an asset and not a liability to yourself or those around you.
"Skill at arms men"
Make a commitment to yourself today that you will push yourself in the area of training. If you don't already, set aside an hour a week to work on dry fire and weapon manipulation drills. Break up the time into smaller chunks, say 10 minutes a day for 6 days and take the 7th off. Or 20 minutes every three days. Find a good and competent instructor who can teach you how to fight with your pistol not to just hit bull's eyes on a piece of paper.
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We are currently in the process of building up the site and providing you with training videos, product reviews and information regarding personal protection. Our goal is to cover topics that apply to everyone; from the soldier fighting the war on terror to the mom walking her kids in the park and everyone in between.
As we progress we will cover a wide array of topics and hopefully give you information and techniques that you can immediately implement. If there is a topic you would like discussed or a question you have regarding anything related to; self protection, firearms, less lethal options, mindset, gear or anything else please send us an email and ask your question. We will post your question, answer it and provide an opportunity for others to comment and offer their insights.
We will also use this blog to help promote future classes that you can attend where you will learn invaluable skills and techniques. You may just be interested in learning about basic self defense, first aid/CPR or how to load and unload a handgun. Or you may already have years of training and experience and are looking for something new and different. Our goal at Black Tiger Tactical is to provide you with skills that you can use and immediately implement in your daily life.
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Rosewater Pavlova with Local Strawberries
Since gorgeous local strawberries have started to appear at the farmers markets, it's finally starting to seems like summer.
I whipped up this pavlova to serve with a bottle of my favorite local bubbly to celebrate.
"The Pavlovas traditional combination of crunchy meringue exterior, soft creamy inside, and fresh fruit is a natural pairing with traditional Moscato d'Asti, a crisp refreshing wine from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. Let's stay closer to home and pair this spectacular dessert with a bottle of the newly released 2012 Benjamin Bridge Nova 7. Produced with a touch of effervescence and in the light off-dry style that Nova Scotian's have fallen in love with, Nova 7 is a popular choice as a summer patio sipper or brunch companion but its' lower alcohol content and crisp refreshing personality make it ideal to serve with lighter dessert dishes which can often be tricky to match with wine.
Showing a light salmon colour that visually compliments the Pavlovas strawberry fruit, the 2012 Nova 7 offers aromas of apricot, peach, and lemon/lime followed by flavours of ripe tropical fruit, and citrus zest. The addition of rosewater in the recipe brings forward similar notes in the wine and really ties the pairing together. The balance of the wine's sweetness and acidity, which Nova 7 is noted for, beautifully compliments the Pavlovas marriage of meringue and marshmallow-like filling.
Nova 7 needs to be served well-chilled to
bring out the crispness and refreshing character of the wine." Chris Makin (resident wine geek)
For the meringues, you will need 5 large egg whites (at room temperature), 1 cup of superfine sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of rosewater, and a pinch of cream of tartar. Make sure your bowl and beaters are meticulously clean and grease free, and that there is not a trace of yolk in your whites. Otherwise your meringue just won't whip up properly. Beat the whites and the cream of tartar at high speed until soft peaks form, then begin to add your sugar a couple of tablespoons full at a time. Continue to beat until your whites are glossy and hold stiff peaks. Sprinkle the rose water over the mixture and gently fold into the meringue to combine.
To form the meringues, you can either use a piping bag to create neat little circles, or you can just use the back of your spoon to form looser circles, your call. Pipe or spoon your egg whites on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 275 F for about an hour. Then turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the pavlovas cool slowly.
To prepare the strawberries; wash, remove stems, and slice or quarter into bite sized morsels. In a small bowl, combine the berries with a splash of orange juice and a sprinkle of sugar, let the mixture rest while you whip the cream.
For best results when whipping heavy cream, chill the bowl and beaters in the freezer for a few minutes before you start. Make sure the cream is really cold too. Since the meringues are so sweet, I only added about a tablespoon of superfine sugar to 1/2 cup of heavy cream to help stabilize it.
To assemble; start with the biggest meringue circle as your base. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream, then a layer of you macerated berries. Next another meringue, and so on. I feel strongly that a 'proper' pavlova has more than on layer of meringue. The ratio of meringue to fruit is off otherwise. And, a pavlova is meant to resemble a ballerinas tutu. You need some layers for the tutu effect, so here I'm going for three, and even if I do say so myself, it was perfect.


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The purpose of this policy is to assure that data of great value to the College that is generated and stored individually by certain College employees is backed up regularly to assure minimal impact if the computer on which the data are stored is lost or rendered unusable.
- Data maintained primarily on individually-assigned college computers or peripherals,
- which is not maintained in College systems or databases that are regularly backed-up,
- and which is created and/or maintained by employees who are considered to be "Key Managers" from the standpoint of generation and use of data of great value
- President
- Vice-Presidents
- Heads of key functions, including Human Resources, Business Office/Controller, Information Technology, Registrar, Physical Plant, and Public Affairs
- Data that is within scope will be backed-up automatically once a week. This includes data primarily maintained on college computers and external hard drives. This also includes data maintained on tablets only if the tablet is used as the primary device by the Key Manager for data creation and maintenance.
- Data backed-up in this fashion will be maintained so that it is easily recoverable to the original device or a similar device.
- IT will maintain adequate documentation to demonstrate execution of the backup requirements for all Key Managers at any time.
- The IT Manager of Infrastructure is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting the data back-ups required by this policy. This Manager will implement detailed procedures to assure automated data back-up for all in-scope employees.
- Automated procedures will require that the originating device of the data be connected to the Internet. If a back-up is attempted and the device is not connected, the automated procedure will try again the next time the device is connected to the Internet.
- If a backup is delayed because a device is offline, the schedule for successive back-ups will not be delayed.
- Normally, only the Manager of Infrastructure plus the Executive Director of IT will have permissions to access the data back-ups and the devices being backed up.
- The Executive Director may authorize another IT employee to execute or modify execution of back-ups and/or to access backups and devices being backed-up, in the event the Manager of Infrastructure is unavailable.
- The Executive Director of IT will identify any changes in personnel who serve in the Key Manager positions specified by the Scope section above, and communicate these to the Manager of Infrastructure to be reflected in future back-up activities.
- The President will identify any changes needed in the list of in-scope Key Manager positions, in consultation with the Executive Director of IT, and will approve all changes to be reflected in the backup process.


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Join a Community Event in Your Area!
OneWalk unites Walkers from across the province in one goal, to conquer all cancers. Join your fellow Walkers and your Walker Coaches for Training Walks, Fundraising 101's or one of many other fun events throughout the year, as we work together to raise funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Use the OneWalk Community Calendar to stay up-to-date on events happening in your area.
Volunteer Led Training Walks
To help you build your fitness and endurance for OneWalk, join one of our volunteer-led training walks of varying lengths and difficulties.


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Nokia! won't! buy! Yahoo!
Doesn't need the aggro
Nokia has enough on its hands without acquiring a basket-case internet company. CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo ruled out a purchase of Yahoo! here in Barcelona today, saying Nokia can do just as badly in web services on its own, with its Ovi strategy. Of course, he didn't quite put it like that.
"We have not articulated a number as of yet," he said when asked how he expected Ovi to perform financially. "I think we can redefine the internet without taking a step like you are pointing out," Kallasvuo said with a (rare) chuckle, in response to a question.
But the company did reveal Phormidable ambitions.
Anssi Vanjoki, executive VP of markets for Nokia said that the company already had the biggest database of consumer behaviour in the world.
"In a real-time fashion we can forecast what is going on ... and project that into our service creation. It's tempting to make a business out of that as well".
"The key here is that everything happens under the control of the consumer", he added.
Tread carefully, we would advise. ®


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About Dorothy Lyle in Avarice by Ella Carmichael
It's easy enough to hide the fact that you are a powerful psychic when you're leading a humdrum nine-to-five existence. Easy enough when you are tucked away in your little house with the precious remote control clasped in one hand, and a glass of red wine in the other. Easy enough when you have made a firm commitment to the single life because having a needy boyfriend would be far too much like hard work.
It's not quite so easy when you find yourself in possession of a fortune, and suddenly find yourself catapulted into a strange new world.
That's what happened to Dorothy Lyle on her 40th birthday.
Discover how a woman who has been masquerading as normal for two decades learns to cope with what happens next. And things certainly happen.
Avarice is a work of contemporary fiction set against the backdrop of the global economic downturn. In the Republic of Ireland, all of the property developers have either gone bust or fled the country. Credit has dried up, not only for potential homeowners, but also for small businesses. There used to be a large furry cat that roamed the land and dispensed largesse with a shake of his feline tail. They called him the Celtic Tiger.
The tiger died. Or he went away. Nobody knows for certain. The only certainty now is austerity, misery, disappointment, and a general feeling of having been let down and betrayed by those at the top. Dorothy Lyle is feeling just as disillusioned as everybody else. Until fate intervenes. Or perhaps it's providence. Or perhaps it's an angel. Regardless of who or what is watching out for her, she hasn't got time to be cheesed off right now because she is way too busy transforming herself into the woman she always knew she could be.
Ella Carmichael welcomes you on the first step of the extraordinary journey that is the Miracles and Millions Saga. A story of hope.
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Men are usual known for their word. You always hear the phrase, you are the 'man of the hour'. Some men are leaders, others are followers. Many love completing tasks assigned by women, while others may absolutely hate tasks and getting their bums of their chairs.
Surveying 100 women, this article examines top 10 phrases men are known not to say, but should.
1. We never talk anymore:
Sometimes this opens up a number of cans of worms that man would prefer not to open. When saying that 'we never speak anymore' you're opening yourself to a number of things, most notably a fight.
2. I understand:
This applies to both genders. Never do you want to admit that you are wrong. Saying I understand means that the person is giving in.
3. Let's watch Y&R instead of sports:
Most men cannot stand soap operas, but women do. This is one conflict both have over who watches what at what time.
4. Happy Anniversary:
Survey results showed that most men would forget anniversaries. They are usually the first to do last minute shopping and the first person to be reminded of the date. Women have better rote memory than men when it comes to memorizing important events.
5. This food tastes terrible:
As much as men may not love the cooking, they may never admit it. This may change if the situation was really bad. For example, take Jerry Seinfeld. He was dating someone who could not cook. So instead of telling his date about it, he would spit the food out into napkins. Oddly enough it is true.


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The University of South Carolina baseball program unveiled its new baseball facility Feb. 21, 2009. The $35-plus million Founders Park has a capacity of 9,000 fans and is the crown jewel among baseball stadiums across the nations.
According to Ryan E. Sickman with HOK Sport Company, the firm responsible for designing Founders Park, "I personally have taken great pride in giving the Gamecocks, what is no doubt in my mind, the best collegiate only baseball park in the nation. It is our hope that Founders Park becomes the standard of what to expect from a premier Division I baseball program, and a class act athletics program like the University of South Carolina."
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Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church
Each summer parishioners donate new school supplies for students in our area. In mid-August, we coordinate with local social service agencies and our St. Vincent de Paul office so we can distribute packets of supplies to students with the greatest need. This year our goal is to provide 200 packets of supplies to community children.
Christmas Baskets
During Advent, our parish collects gifts and donations for food to give to families who would otherwise have very little for Christmas.
Greier Lay Missioners
Started in 1985 as a tribute to Fr. William Greier, our first pastor who served for over 25 years, the Greier Lay Missioners has as its purpose the sponsoring of parishioners who want to serve in the missions. The program is open to all parishioners 18 years and older, single or married.
Spanaway Food Bank
Volunteers and contributions for our parish and other local churches provide assistance to people who have need of food in our area. The second weekend of every month, parishioners are invited to bring to Mass some
non-perishable food items, basic household supplies and
toiletries for the Food Bank.
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Parish Nurses serve the parish by providing Free Blood Pressure Screening after all Masses on the second weekend of each month.
Pierce County Deanery
Our contributions to the Deanery help the Church be present in our Catholic Schools and in ministry to the Hispanic community of Pierce County. The deanery also serves those who minister in jails, those in hospitals, and in a variety of other ministries.
Archdiocesan, National and Universal Church
Each year we are invited to support the ministry of the Archbishop and the Archdiocesan Church through the Annual Catholic Appeal. In addition, special collections, e.g., the Mission Collection and Peter's Pence collection are taken up to support the ministry of the Church in the United Sates and in the world.


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Air Duct Cleaning
It's easy to presume that the air quality indoors is better because it is not the homes that have got cars and factories, right? Outdoor air pollution 'seems' way higher due to the pollutants, but we couldn't be more wrong. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, an average home's air pollutant levels are in the least 2-5 times higher than of the outdoor levels. So the so-called clean air wafting around your house may not be all that clean when you think about it. Rather the beautiful breeze is filled with ugly contaminants that can cause severe health hazards such as allergens, pollen and bacteria. Air quality is very crucial, and if you want your loved ones to stay protected, then you should really consider fixing your air ducts, because respiratory illnesses are no joke.
And the list of diseases does not end with respiratory illness, rather it is a combination of everything, from lung diseases to going as far as being the cause for cancer. You've got enough reasons to clean your air ducts, and do that ever so urgently too!
Want to avail the finest air duct cleaning services in the Forney, TX. Then call Forney TX Air Duct Cleaning on 469-319-2701 to get all your issues sorted in a matter of minutes.
Why a dirty air duct means bad news?
- It creates an unhygienic environment: HVAC is the happy home for a lot of undesirable contaminants, talk about pollen, dander, allergens and pounds of dust—the ACs have got it all. While these may not seem too risky from the surface, things can get pretty bad as time passes by and can cause severe health hazards. If you've got a loved one with asthma at your home, then your neglect towards cleaning the air duct could be causing them a lot of problem. In simple words, the air that wafts from your AC might be ruining the air quality and the same goes to the furniture (the entire house in general).
- It hampers the performance of your HVAC system: The HVAC would simply not be able to do its job due to all the debris that has been trapped in there, and thereby it would affect the airflow and air quality. You must know that AC consume a lot of energy, so you know that a dirty air duct is not helping with your bills at all.
Forney TX Air Duct Cleaning is just the name to trust when it comes to providing air duct cleaning services. We can be your go-to firm for all sorts of air duct issues, and all you need to do for that is give us a ring!
How do we get the job done?
What's really the big deal about air duct cleaning after all? It kind of sounds simple, but then again, not everything that we see is how it is. Surprisingly, duct servicing requires quite an amount of expertise and proficiency. This is how we do it:
Inspection: First and foremost, our professionals will perform a basic inspection of the duct system. This is to merely check the amount of dust and debris collected within, and to also mark the access point for easy reach (when the repairing process begins).
Preliminary cleaning: Using special brushes (made specially for duct cleaning), we scrape off and discard all the debris in the ducts.
Vacuum cleaning: The vacuum pumps will then be attached to the duct to suck out all the debris, dust and other contaminants accumulated in there. The thing about applying negative pressure is that rather than recirculating the dust around the house, the tiny particles are completely removed.
Follow-up: The final process after duct cleaning is to ensure the ducts are debris-free and if it is, well your air quality might as well be excellent.
Indoor air quality is highly crucial and it can determine your health condition. Never turn a blind eye to anything that might be affecting the air quality within. If you are a resident of the Forney, TX area, call Forney TX Air Duct Cleaning on 469-319-2701 and get the best air duct cleaning/maintenance services!


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Axis were a rock group based in France but all their members were Greek. Their style was difficult to describe, but judging by the time they emerged in the scene, they mostly played progressive/psych rock based in organ, having their lyrics in English.
They released their first album in 1971 called Osanna. The music on this one was straight and a little archetypical heavy progressive rock with the presence of organ being very strong and the 2 guitars adding beautiful solos. Demis Visvikis' deep voice - he also plays the organ - and the backing vocals by all members, reinforce the melodies of the songs.
The second album came out in 1972 and it was called Axis. There wasn't great variety in the musical direction, only the songs were a little better, mixing different styles, from sunshine pop to heavy organ driven music. Some beautiful tracks on this one were "Dedicated", "Long Time Ago" and the really trippy tune "Bad Trip".
To sum up, Axis have a great history, they were very talented and skilled and their music was very interesting and kind of strange but that adds more, to tell the truth. I strongly believe that their last album especially, is a must have for all fans of organ driven music, for its beautiful tracks and orchestration.
Written by Pijo
Written by Pijo
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The magnificent obsession....unconditional love!
What do the movie Pay It Forward and an ecumenical group at Marshalls Campus Christian Center have in common? They both envision a world changing concept: Demonstrate love for others through actions, not lip service, which includes unconditional acceptance despite race, religion, gender, character flaws, or physical and mental impairments. Pay It Forward begins with a middle school teacher challenging his students to come up with an idea to change the world and act upon it. Otherwise, why would a prominent attorney hand the keys of his Jaguar to a flunky journalist whose vehicle just overheated? Just one student made friends with a homeless man and invited him for dinner. Mom isnt thrilled, but the youngsters plan is to perform three random acts of kindness to strangers and pass them on. Hence, the attorney providing his car. The school teacher, a scarred victim of domestic violence, has an agenda; hes challenging his classes to inject a little good into the world. Random Acts of Kindness flicks have a long history of inspiring moviegoers. Classic film fans would immediately nominate Its a Wonderful Life or other Capra-esque productions. The Magnificent Obsession, has twice been remade. That film stresses the importance of unselfishness and unconditional love for one another. More recently, a group of postal workers in Dear God decided to answer dead letters addressed to the Supreme Being. A speaker at PROWL (People Reaching Out With Love) at the Christian Center conveyed a similar message telling of a Christian sociologist who ate at an all-night greasy spoon. He observed a group of prostitutes. One complained that tomorrow was her birthday and she had never had a party or a cake. After the group left, the sociologist asked the manager if they could through a surprise party for the woman. The owner and his wife agreed. The next night the woman was so touched by the party that she asked to keep the cake. No one had expressed that type of love for her previously. Actually, Hollywood has an easier time convincing viewers to accept societal outcasts who turn into handsome princes, beautiful princesses and happily ever after relationships. Reality does not offer two hour problem solutions. Its a wonder that anyone couples these days for any significant period of time. The fairer sex seem to team up to swat male intruders. While the couple may be doing mostly just fine, thank you, friends and family assault the woman with his flaws (or vice versa). Like Hollywood, she thinks she will change him in a matter of a few days, weeks or months. By the time, he trusts her love, she gives up and moves onto another quest for perfection. The Mars and Venus connotations of men and women by best selling author John Gray offer pertinent examples of techniques to improve gender understanding and communication. Still, contrary to kindness at random, various movements instilled strongly independent I dont need anyone but me philosophies. Those who do need are considered weak or gullible. Others are so afraid of getting hurt again that they sabotage a good relationship or find an undesirable trait in their partner, magnify it, then justify ending the relationship themselves before they get hurt. Of course, both end up hurt anyway. Maybe thats why we find it easier to offer our love to members of the animal kingdom than fellow human beings. Dogs and cats need our compassion , too. They offer us unconditional acceptance and sacrifice, but they depend upon us to provide food, water, shelter , medical attention, and appreciation. Ironically, though, most of us would readily help a three-legged dog, than a one legged human! Bringing all this chicken soup kindness and love full circle radiates back to the principles of Christianity and other religions: Love your neighbor as yourself, do unto others, express love to each other (even strangers) and accept everyone for whom they are. Help someone do something they can not do themselves! Funny, the founder of that principle ended up executed on a cross for his random miracles of love.


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Arklow Camera Club
Club Outings for January
Arklow Camera Club Activities for January 2017 have been complied and can be seen below.
January 17th January
Arklow Harbour
Meet Life Boat station @ 8pm.
Tuesday 24th January
Talk by Garrett Byrne
Meet Marshlands @ 8pm.
Tuesday 31st January
Club AGM
Meet Marshlands @ 8pm.
Thursday 9th February
Bray Photography Club Exhibition
Mermaid Centre, Bray @ 8pm.


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|Two squadrons of KGL ready for some action
A quick post today showing two squadrons of KGL Hussars for the ongoing actions in the Peninsular.
It it did surprise me that the range of figures available for these chaps was very limited indeed. In fact I think in 28mm the Connoisseur range from James at Bicorne Miniatures may well be the only ones with the correct peaked hussar busby/headgear.
|The peaked busby, so unique to the KGL Hussars, is well depicted in this shot


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Snareweight is the easiest way to get the best sound out of your snare drum. These are extremely noble magnetic pads which are attached to the tension tire and filter out the disturbing overtones of the snare drum crystal clear by means of leather bands.
Solid and effective!
The Snareweight dampers are made of extremely robust brass and the finest American leather. The beautifully shaped dampers stick to the tension tire of the snare with the help of a magnet and the interchangeable leather pads are simply hooked in to determine the degree of damping.
The sound can be modified by the different positions and designs of the leather straps, comparable to a treble button on a guitar amplifier. Instead of changing the drumhead directly, you can simply use the snareweight mute to create the desired sound in a few moments;
The magnet fits ONLY on steel clamping wheels, for use with cast clamping wheels, the adapter Pro Lock is required.
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Another advantage of the snareweight mufflers is that they increase the weight of the skin, which means that the mid and low frequencies of the snare drum sound softer and rounder. This effect cannot be caused by anything else and it improves the sound noticeably. The unwanted high buzzing of the drum is absorbed by the various leather pads.
Snareweight is a natural compressor that can be worth its weight in the true sense of the word during a studio recording or live performance;
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1) Assign a numeric format to the pivot field. Double-click the Sum of Revenue button to display the PivotTable Field dialog.
2) Choose the Number… button, as shown in Fig. 953. Choosing the Number… button will bring up an abbreviated version of the Format Cells dialog with only the Number tab.
3) Choose an appropriate numeric format and select OK, as shown in Fig. 954.
Result: As shown in Fig. 955, the Revenue field will now always show the selected format, no matter how the pivot table is changed.
Gotcha: One of the conventions in formatting says that you should include a currency symbol on only the first and total rows of a dataset. There is not a good way to do this with a pivot table. Use the numeric formatting attached to the Product button to assign a currency format. Then, select the first row of cells and assign a new format using Ctrl+1 to display the Format Cells dialog, as shown in Fig. 956.
This will work initially, as shown in Fig. 957.
If you later resequence the pivot table, such as sorting by revenue, the special formatting will move into the pivot table instead of staying with the first row, as shown in Fig. 958.
Summary: You can control numeric formatting in a pivot table by using the PivotTable Field dialog.
Commands Discussed: PivotTable – Pivot Field – Number


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This past year has been a strong one for the ETF industry. With a record number of launches, already over 300 on the year, it is clear that the exchange traded world is still in full swing. But despite all of the innovation that the year has seen, investors are still partial to their big name funds, making for something of a rough barrier to entry. Below, we outline the five biggest net cash inflows to ETFs this past year, to give advisors and investors an idea of where the big money is going and whether or not your portfolio should be adjusted accordingly. Note that all data is as of 11/30/2011 [see also 25 Things Every Financial Advisor Should Know About ETFs].
5. Dividend Appreciation ETF ( VIG)
Income investing has only grown in recent years as flailing markets and low interest rates have made dividends strategies some of the most lucrative opportunities on the market. This ETF tracks an index which is designed to measure the performance of U.S. common stocks that have a history of increasing dividends for at least ten consecutive years. Top holdings of the fund include McDonald's, IBM, and Coca-Cola. VIG has a YTD return over 5%, a lot more than most funds can say on this volatile year. On top of strong gains the fund has a current 30 day SEC yield of 2.3%. This fund saw inflows of $3.7 billion on the year, a 95% growth from 2010′s inflows. On top of the heavy inflows, AUM more than doubled to $8.5 billion from its favorable performance and inflows [see also 12 High-Yielding Commodities For 2012].
4. Market Vectors-Agribusiness ETF ( MOO)
This Van Eck fund provides exposure to publicly traded companies worldwide that derive at least 50% of their revenues from the business of agriculture. Top holdings of the product include heavy-hitters like Monsanto and Deere & Co. MOO had an incredible year as far as inflows are concerned. At the end of November 2010, the fund had $2.2 billion in assets. This year's inflows total to $3.8 billion marking 19,973% increase from last years inflows of just $19 million. The fund has current AUM of about $5.9 billion, making it one of the biggest ETFs on the market [see also ETFs To Invest In Food: Five Ways To Play].
3. MSCI EAFE Index Fund ( EFA)
A somewhat surprising result given all of the turmoil in Europe over the last few months. This ETF seeks to replicate a benchmark that measures the performance of equity markets in European, Australasian, and Far Eastern markets. Though the fund features a near 30% exposure to the euro zone, it focuses on the U.K. (22%), Japan (21%), and Australia (9%) over the indebted country bloc. The fund, not surprisingly, has lost 10.6% on the year, though the losses were eased by a 30 Day SEC yield of 3.4%. 2011 inflows have been kind to EFA, totaling over $4.4 billion for a fund that already had over $30 billion in AUM. The fund's 2011 inflows smashed the $87 million from the previous year by nearly 5,000%, proving that investors have confidence in this product despite Europe's woes [see also Ten Unexpected Observations On YTD ETF Returns].
2. Total Bond Market ETF ( BND)
This ETF is currently the 12th largest in the world by assets and one of the most popular fixed income tools on the market. The fund measures the performance of the U.S. investment grade bond market and has been around since early 2007. BND has returned approximately 7% so far in 2011 while boasting a yield of 2.38% for its investors. This ETF saw net inflows on the year of $4.4 billion, marking an increase of 64.2% from 2010′s inflows. Note that over $1 billion of these inflows came during the month of November, as investors clearly grew skittish of their equity holdings and headed to safer grounds [see also How ETF Investors Can Save $415 Million (Without Breaking A Sweat)].
1. Emerging Markets ETF ( VWO)
This year saw VWO surpass long-time rival EEM in total assets under management, a result that surprised very few given the 45 basis point difference in expenses. But with emerging markets taking such a heavy hit on the year, it may be a surprise to see this fund topping the list when it comes to net inflows. It would appear that after watching emerging markets perform so well over the past few years, a number of investors wanted to hop in on the action, or it may simply be people buying the fund while its cheap. Either way, the fund saw a net inflow over $7.7 billion while EEM curiously lost around $7.2 billion in assets, making it the biggest outflow of any fund on the year. Though this figure comes nowhere near the $18.2 billion inflow from 2010, it is still a strong result especially when you consider that the fund has lost 16.5% on the year [see also Back To Basics: 7 ETFs For Long-Term Investors].Ticker Net Inflows (mm) Percent Change (YoY) VWO $7,703 -57.8% BND $4,421 64.2% EFA $4,419 4,979.3% MOO $3,814 19,973.7% VIG $3,723 94.9%
Final Thoughts
While some of the individual funds may come as a surprise to investors, the numbers for the entire industry are even more surprising. Of the 250 largest ETFs in the world, 129, or 52%, experienced net inflows. But when looking at the total ETF space, just 38% experienced net inflows, proving that the trend for investors to stick with the big names has held true for yet another year.
In total, the ETF industry featured inflows of almost $102 billion, proving that its growth is still prominent, even in a bad year for markets. That figure marks a near $2 billion increase from 2010′s inflows, paving the way for a strong and hopeful 2012 for the exchange traded universe.
Disclosure: No positions at time of writing.
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If you have an idea for a domain name or a web site, do yourself a favor…keep your mouth shut, register the domain, and talk later. If you don't you could end up looking like conservative radio talk show host Laura Ingraham, who made a call to action on her radio show Monday and had it backfire in her face.
As the story goes, the website Politico.com ran an article on GOP Presidential candidate Hermain Cain linking him to sexual allegations over a decade ago. Ingraham, a conservative talk show host who must support Cain, decided that a protest of the website should be in order because they ran the story, and made that public request on her radio show. "They're occupying Wall Street, we need an OccupyPolitico.com," Ingraham said. Naturally there was probably a mad scramble to several computers around the country as listeners looked to take action based on the host's request or capitalize on a domain just mentioned on a nationally broadcasted show.
The winner of the mad dash to the domain? A listener in Toms River, NJ. (I would post WHOis info but I know what that will lead to with a few readers, so instead of me posting public information made available to anyone in the world who wants it, you'll just have to click here to see it). Here's the best part of the whole story…did the new domain registrant decide to take that call to action? Nope, they decided to apparently stick it to Ingraham and the rest of her listeners and forward the domain to the exact Politico article that sparked the call for protest, appearing to put the accusing article right in the face of anyone trying to boycott the website and article.
Well played, good sir. Call me crazy, but I love it when someone uses the internet and a domain name to give a big "F-U", it's what the internet is all about, right?
***Edit: Since the composition of this post, OccupyPolitico.com now forwards to an "Occupy Politico" Facebook page that only has related news articles running on it. While being under the impression that the owner of the domain was trying to use it in the reverse way that Ingraham had intended, I guess now I just don't understand what the guy was doing at all. If he was trying to protest the Politico website by driving traffic to it, I guess that would fall in line with all other Occupy protests in the aspect that they don't make any sense… but hey what do I know.
Note: It is still awesome to use the internet and a domain to give a big F-U…this did not change.


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While the tone of this time of year is festive, happy, and celebratory, there are many circumstances that come together to cause an increase in tragic motor vehicle accidents.
First, there is the unpredictable and hazardous weather that is common for this season. Whether it is rain, snow, ice, or high winds that cause debris on the road the weather conditions during these months creates very dangerous road conditions.
In addition to the weather, there is normally a much higher volume of traffic on the road this time of year. Families have a full social calendar during the holidays and have various parties and performances to attend.
Not to mention the shopping traffic this is on the road this time of year. People are all out trying to get the best deal on their loved ones favorite gift.
The best way to avoid a collision during these busy and dangerous road conditions is to avoid being on the road at all. Obviously, that is not an option for many people. If you must be on the road, make sure that your car is properly maintained.
Here are some tips:
- Check to make sure that the rubber on your windshield wipers is in good shape. If you are driving in the evening to attend a dinner party, you could run into some rain or sleet. Having good wiper blades will ensure that your visibility is a clear as possible.
- If your car is due for an oil change, don't put it off. The recommended time to allow between oil changes is 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Going too far past this could put your car at risk and will definitely have a negative impact on your gas mileage.
- Always check the tire pressure of your tires. In the cold weather, the gas inside of your tires will contract, causing your tires to sit lower to the ground. If you don't compensate, by adding a bit of air you could be running the risk of your car not handling properly.
- Make sure that your headlights and brake lights are in good shape and are not burned out. It is essential that other drivers be able to see your car out on the road, especially in low visibility situations like snow, rain, or in the dark.
Keep yourself and your family safe this holiday season you are out on the road. Drive defensively, keep your mind on driving, avoid all distractions including cell phone and radio. Also, make sure that your car is as safe as possible by following these tips for maintenance.


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https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/us-intelligence-knew-plot-saudia-arabia-journalistU.S. intelligence intercepts reveal that Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia, hatched a plot to lure missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi from Virginia to Saudi Arabia where he planned to capture him, according to a Wednesday Washington Post report.
Khashoggi has been missing since last week when he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul to obtain documentation to marry his fiancée. Per Turkish officials, he was murdered in the consulate upon arrival.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-politics-dissident-turkey/u-s-raises-pressure-on-saudi-arabia-over-missing-journalist-idUSKCN1MK0J0?il=0Asked in a telephone interview with Fox News Channel late on Wednesday whether Saudis were responsible for Khashoggi's disappearance or death, Trump said: "I guess you would have to say so far it's looking a little bit like that and we're going to have to see."
Paul, a Kentucky Republican, said Tuesday he would force a vote to reject sales the next time the U.S. government informs lawmakers of a planned shipment, a response to the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was last seen entering the consulate.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-09/vote-sought-to-block-u-s-saudi-arms-sales-over-khashoggi-s-fateIn 2017, Paul narrowly failed to block $110 billion in sales to Saudi Arabia over its involvement in Yemen's civil war. The resolution failed on a 47-53 vote, with Republicans Mike Lee of Utah, Todd Young of Indiana, and Dean Heller of Nevada joining Paul in voting against the sales.


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PANAMA CITY� Florida�s Gulf Consortium elected officers last week and discussed potential governor appointments.
PANAMA CITY� Florida�s Gulf Consortium elected officers last week and discussed potential governor appointments.
The consortium met Friday in St. Petersburg and voted Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson as chairman, Pinellas County Commissioner Susan Latvala as vice chairwoman and Gulf County Commissioner Warren Yeager as secretary/treasurer.
The consortium, which is working to develop a plan for spending RESTORE Act money, includes 22 of Florida�s 23 counties affected by the BP oil spill. Collier County has joined the consortium, leaving Franklin County as the only holdout of the 23 affected coastal counties.
BayCounty�s consortium representative Commissioner Mike Thomas has said he expects the county will get $30-50 million.
The elected officers will appoint two additional members, said Cragin Mosteller, consortium spokeswoman, and the five will combine to form the executive committee. The two additional members have not been named, though the floor was opened for nominations at the meeting.
The consortium has nearly finalized an agreement with Gov. Rick Scott to allow him to appoint six non-voting members to the consortium, Mosteller said. The agreement has been reached, but the consortium must draw up a �memorandum of understanding� and vote on it, she said.
�Until the consortium votes on it, this is all tentative,� Mosteller said.
Mosteller said Scott�s six picks would be �citizen members� and would only give their opinions on consortium discussions and projects.
Thomas said getting the agreement with the governor settled will make everything a lot �smoother� and the appointments would serve in an advisory capacity. He added he was pleased with who was elected.
�It�s a good slate,� he said. �I think those guys have been involved in it the entire time. They�re more familiar with it than any of the rest of us.�
Thomas said Latvala�s husband is state Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, so she should be well-informed on what�s going on with RESTORE Act money.
�I�m optimistic about the group getting together, trying to do things and working good together, but it�s still just a very cumbersome process,� he said. �It�s going to take a lot of time.�
There has been little communication recently between Washington and the consortium, Mosteller said. At the meeting, the full consortium approved a formula adjustment for divvying up RESTORE Act funds, which U. S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Panama City, requested.
�We�re also watching and monitoring very closely the plan that�s being developed by the federal council,� Mosteller said.
The consortium is waiting for the U.S. Department of the Treasury�s rules for the RESTORE Act funds, which were supposed to be finished by now, Thomas said.


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This means that I write words that move people, build websites that tell stories, shepherd authors to publication, design distinctive brands, and help ideas gain purchase. If you have a story or a mission or a message, I'll help you realize it.
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I'm now in the middle of Act III, where I'm helping like-minded visionaries enroll audiences, attract business, and create community.
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Our first assignment was to build three boxes with different materials or other properties. I made these three in stackable sizes and varying opacities.
So, I'm trying out a class notes blogging idea, dropping my class notes into my blog from the VYM app. See below for my notes from Major Studio: Interface on October 30, 2006.
Hsinping and I made a visual dictionary for people on an elevator together to communicate with each other, dealing with a very delicate subject. See if you can guess what it is!
Inti Einhorn, Becky Heritage and I put together a crrrrazy physical-computing piece that uses clips pulled from the Sims game to re-enacted the famous (or infamous) Milgram experiment.
Here is a brief clip of what we have:
In this class, we studied how people interact with the world around them. And we designed all manner of crazy things.
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Bombs vs. Zombies : guard your home by kill these zombies all.
Bomb vs Zombie! kill zombies like Plants vs. Zombie and
toss the bomb like what you do in Paper Toss.
Toss bombs to kill zombies. Guard your home by kill these zombies all like you do it in PVZ
And survive in the following 50 days and nights.
Easy to learn but great fun!
How to play Bombs vs. Zombies:
* Slide your finger on the screen to toss the bomb. Try to control the direction and strenth.
* Click on the top weapon bar to switch the bombs.
* Use froze bomb to froze these zombies.
* Use timer bomb to kill zombies.
* And do not forget to upgrade your default bomb, both CD time and power.
* Collect coins or gems after kill any zombie.These will be used to buy special bombs.
* If you like pvz, kill monster, temple run, you will like this game
email us if any problem or suggestion.
In order to keep the app 100% free, you will receive the following –
Search shortcut icon on your home screen.
Search shortcut on your bookmarks.
This will help me bring you more cool apps like this in the future.
You can delete the search shortcuts easily (Drag & Drop to the garbage), this will not affect the application in any way.
Bombs vs. Zombies user reviews:
I tried downloading pvz but cant using tab, this is the best replacement for plants vs zombies
I know every one may have their own opinion but Bombs vs. Zombies its Free the whole idea of a free game is ads so what if the graphics arent great. I hate crapy posts!
Bombs vs. Zombies its really fun it is very awesome come play you will have been very fun and just play
Just installed and avg said it was infected.
This game was really fun, until all of a sudden I started to get AirPush advertising. I absolutely HATE advertisements when I'm not even playing the game. I'm uninstalling this piece of crap until the developers remove their head from the sphincters! I probably wouldn't reinstall it because I have a hard time trusting developers that would pull that kind of stunt. Make an ad supported version and make a cheap paid version….screw this "we're going to shove ads down your throat any time we want" business model. I wish I could give it 0 stars.
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Q-Park Brindleyplace Birmingham
Q-Park Brindleyplace is a multi-storey Birmingham car park that is located in the heart of the business and leisure area of Brindleyplace. The car park is a very short walk away from Maribel Restaurant and other shops and attractions such as The National SEA LIFE Centre, The Crescent Theatre and the Ikon Gallery.
For SATNAV use - Brunswick Street, Birmingham, B1 2JF
Q-Park Brindleyplace Birmingham
Brunswick Street, Birmingham, B1 2JF
Opening hours
Monday to Sunday = 24 Hours a Day
|Parking spaces
|Disabled spaces
|Electric charging points
|Drive through height (in metres)
|Standard Rates
|Up to 1 hour
|£ 2.20
|Up to 2 hours
|£ 4.40
|Up to 3 hours
|£ 6.60
|Up to 4 hours
|£ 8.80
|Up to 5 hours
|£ 11.00
|Up to 8 hours
|£ 11.50
|Up to 10 hours
|£ 13.50
|Up to 12 hours
|£ 15.50
|Up to 24 hours
|£ 18.00
Services include:-
Car wash
Bicycle parking
Free buggy hire
Cash payment
Credit card payment
Family parking
Jump lead
Shoe polisher
Free umbrella hire
Nearby Point Of Interest Locations in Birmingham
The National Sea Life Centre Birmingham
The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HL
Birmingham International Convention Centre
Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2EA
Symphony Hall
Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA
Town Hall
Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ