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Gearbox Magazine is home to the next level gearhead. What's a next level gearhead, you ask? This.
How do you define success when it comes to cars?
This may get long and involved, but here she goes. I'll tell this from my personal story with my Evo and what people have said to me. Recently I sold my Evo because of my father's financial problems. That's a success that a car can help a family member.
But on the tuner side of it, people always got on my case that I never got to do my "BIG ASS BUILD." I had the parts, and they were ready for installation, and some were even [installed], but with the economy, I needed money instead. I got called a dumb ass, a loser, a ricer, etc., etc., for selling my SUPER GO FAST PARTS. I still had roughly a stage 3.5 Evo in my driveway. Everytime I sat in that car I got an overwhelming feeling of adrenaline, and excitement; Didn't matter if I was driving normal or driving fast. I felt as if this is where I needed to be; this is the car I needed to drive. I always got out with a smile on my face.
In my PERSONAL opinion, true success in the car world doesn't come from publicity, it does not come from getting your whip on the cover of a magazine, or turning heads as you drive by. It comes from that personal emotional attachment you get from her. If you can drive your car down a road and be proud for the sweat and blood you have put into her and get a thrill no matter how fast you are going. Well then sir, you have succeeded in the car world. They say the truth is in the eye of the beholder, well so is victory. One's own personal victory with a car is the final success, and the only one that matters.
One's own personal victory with a car is the final success, and the only one that matters.
How do you define success when it comes to life?
Many think success in life is, "Oh I have a 6-figure income, my wife has the body porportions of a Lamborghini Gallardo, and my house is made from the finest Bavarian Chocolate known to man." Whooptie-freakin'-doo!! That's financial success, and having the money to buy a hot prostitute for a wife? That is not life. Success in life comes down to how hard did you try to achieve your goals? Even if you failed, did you put 120% into it? If you are able to live a happy life, even if it's on the streets trying to figure out where your next meal is coming from, but you're happy and it's what you truly want, then you succeded. Material possessions are not success. Following what your heart tells you is ultimate victory. I.E.; My heart told me to marry the woman of my dreams; that I fought and lost so many battles to find. In that alone, I feel my life is a success. I fought 'till the end, I hit the brick wall, and wanted to give up, but broke through and crossed the finish line.
Cliffnotes of that part:
Be yourself, don't try to be something you're not. Try your hardest, and be happy with your life.
I kinda feel like a the life Buddah of the tuner world right now, but please no one rub my belly, or I'll go Team Sheen on you.
So what is a Next Level Gearhead? This. (No, not Charlie Sheen.) Ross Randall came out of nowhere and laid it out straight. At the end of the day, it's not about how much cash you dumped into your ride, it's not about how many nutswingers you've got out there on the internets telling others all about how awesome your ride is. It's about being yourself, doing your best, and being happy with your life.
This unsolicited response from Ross was a shot in the arm for us here at GBXM. Thank you, Ross.
Go fast with class. Press on regardless. Gearheads united.


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Since the NHS was born 70 years ago, it's become increasingly easy to think about power as something that belongs in the hands of other people with leadership an activity done and controlled by those at the top of the organisational ladder.
Although the profile of non-binary and trans people has risen in recent years, there is still a lack of awareness and understanding of the spectrum of gender identity. Lucy Evans is using her position to educate within healthcare and advocate for patients who up until now have not had a voice.
Why, despite all the incredible work, the everyday kindness, the skill and the knowledge, are we too often silent about just how amazing and how utterly remarkable a career in nursing is? It's a question that has been bouncing around my head for a while.
It's now over a month since the NHS Pay deal was announced. In chatting with members both on and offline over the course of that time, it's fair to say that there are strong opinions on both sides of the debate; those that want to accept because the deal is a historic, fully funded package in a time of sustained austerity, and those who believe very strongly that we can do better.
A report into London's STPs by the King's Fund and the Nuffield Trust adds weight to growing concerns that the plans could damage, rather than transform, patient care.

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Even if drones have come a long way and have so many utilities nowadays, the most important one, when it comes to personal drones, is aerial photography. Thanks to new technology, many quadcopters have a more robust design and build so that they're capable of holding heavy camera equipment.
Many are using drones as they are steady and can take crisp and beautiful pictures. It's easier for the user to control the camera and to see the photos taken straight from the phone. You can also record videos with high definition for better results. It's the main reason for which more and more drones are used for wedding and marriage photography. As for the selfies, it's a lot easier when using a quadcopter, for sure.
What's to say about an X-drone mini?
It's wiser that you don't go ahead and buy the priciest model in town; go with a more affordable model at first. You need to learn how to fly it, and you're not going to feel sorry when crashing it into a tree (yes, it's going to happen sooner or later).
Affordable x-drones are great for entry-level users, and they're pretty easy to control on the beach, in the backyard, and even inside your house.
X-drone minis are small and lightweight, so you may not even have to register it with the FAA. Just because they're small and light, doesn't mean that they're not reliable or loaded with features. Many of the x-drone minis feature a camera that can capture stills and videos. You may use apps for using your phone or tablet along with the x-drone.
How to select an X-drone mini?
If you're buying an x-drone mini for the very first time, you should consider several aspects. Let's take a look at the most important ones:
- Your level of skill
No matter how confident you are, be true to yourself and think about how well can you fly a drone? You don't want to choose a drone that is a lot more than you can handle; it's like money throwing out the window.
It's safe to select a more affordable model at first and work your way up. Some drones present SAFE technology which increases the stability of the drone, so take your time when selecting.
- Flight time
It refers to the amount of time a drone is going to be capable of flying on just one charge. The battery size, the flying maneuvers, and the weight play a significant role in the flight time. Most drones out there fly for less than 25 minutes or so, with cheaper models flying around seven minutes. A more expensive model can fly for 15-20 minutes.
- GPS sensors
Not all drones come with GPS sensors; they're a standard feature for the pricy models, though. They're essential as they inform on the precise coordinates of the drone. The drone is going to fly right to the coordinates after you program it. GPS sensors help with the "Return Home" function which counts so much, bringing the drone home with just a press of a button. And you want to have the capacity, especially when you lose sight of the drone.
- Controllers
The controller (aka "Transmitter") helps you control and maneuver the drone as you need. Most transmitters feature two analog sticks and run at a 2.4GHz frequency. Some models even come with built-in LCD monitors for better maneuvering.
- Camera technical specifications
You may find drones for less than $50. However, the less you pay, the lower the quality for the resolution or the list of functions. Many of the cheap models don't even come with FPV (First Person Viewing), which counts a lot when using a drone. It makes sense that the more you're paying, the more you should expect in terms of features and overall value.
Check the TOYLAB X Drone GSHOCK 2.4GHz 4ch Radio Control UFO with gyro & Camera (Big) Black+Red – Camera Drone!
If you're looking for an X-drone that doesn't disappoint on stabilization, the Toylab X-Drone is one to try. The drone is a G-shock type that features six-axis gyro stabilizer and camera.
The versatility of the drone is, and you can select using one of the three-speed settings (low/medium/high), according to your need. The range is excellent as the drone provides 2.4GHz control.
You may easily control the drone from a distance, which has a high range of 164ft. The drone runs on a 500mAh capacity, running for a good 6-7 minutes. It's a Li-Io battery which needs 60 minutes for charging. Don't forget to get batteries for the controller as well. It runs on AA batteries, which are easy to find.
The list of functions is pretty appealing. The drone has Automatic Trim Function, Throw Launch Capability and is able of Radical Flips and Rolls.
At the bottom of UFO's head, you're going to notice the camera which is accessible to action for aerial photography. It's a 300KP camera, and you only need to use the camera shutter button on the remote control for running it. It comes with a MicroSD card where you can easily store your pictures.
You don't need the registry for using the drone. The mini-drone comes ready to fly and has a good build, leaving a durability feel. It's, and the controls are comfortable to press with no high pressure. Kids older than seven years can safely operate the drone. It's a solid choice for entry-level use any given day.
The drone can fly high, and its aerodynamic is impressive. Its looks are attractive as it's black with grey details. The propellers are black and red, and the nose features a Blue LED light.
The package includes one aircraft, 2x blades A, 2x Blades B, one memory card (1G), one remote controller, and 1 Data cable. It also contains 1x English user manual and 1 X US plug power adapter.
Here's what we like the most about the camera:
- It's easy to operate
- It comes with six-axis gyro stabilizer and camera
- You may use it inside and outside
- It looks cool and has a good build
- It flies high and seems durable
The inherent flaws are minor, but it's only fair that we mention them:
- It's an entry-level drone, so don't expect an impressive list of functions
- It only runs for 6-7minutes, and it needs one hour for charging
As it's dependable, easy to use, durable, and nice looking, the drone is a great choice when thinking
Why not take a look at the Cyclone X-Drone Mini G-Shock RC Quadcopter w/ Video Camera too?
No matter if you're an experienced pilot or a beginner, the Cyclone X-Drone Mini G-Shock is going to be a fun choice anytime. It's going to impress the audience with its abilities as it's able to spin a full 360degrees and it can even flip. It's fast and capable of moving with a speed of light (sort to speak) in the air. Due to its design, it can fly both indoors and outdoors. It comes with a controller which allows going through its various modes, just the way you want. The stability doesn't disappoint, whereas the landing/taking off are rather effortless.
- What's the drone all about?
For an excellent price, you're going to enjoy a dependable quadcopter that features 6-axis Flight Stability System (FSS) for better control. The controls are easy to learn, and the light on the drone improves its visibility at night and makes the experience a lot more enjoyable.
- Why is the Li-Io battery so important?
As it runs on Li-Io battery, the drone is lighter than expecting. In case you don't know, Li-Io batteries weigh half of a Ni-Mh or Ni-Cad battery with the same capacity as they're smaller than other types of cells. They're safer than other options as they have an aluminum outer package, with no polluting substances whatsoever. As long as it's used properly, a Li-Io battery can take more than 500 charges/discharge cycles and has no memory effect (it means that the battery loses its capacity after some time). A Li-Io battery is also going to charge faster too. It needs 60 minutes for charging, helping the drone run for 6-7 minutes.
- The technical specifications
The drone presents a sufficient range of remote control distance (164ft). It features four motors and impressive precision Gyro for stability. The Remote Control has a built-in six-axis gyro system.
You're going to be able to try your photography skills as the drone features a 0.3MP video camera. It's capable of 360-degree flip and Automatic trim function. The list of tasks also include: Ascend/Descend/Forward/Backward/Hover/Side Flying/Yaw. Its LED lights make it visible at night and help one enjoy the experience more.
The transmitter uses 4×1.5V AA batteries, which are affordable and easy to find.
The drone is relatively easy to use and children older than 14 years may confidently learn how to fly it. It has an attractive look, with black/white and red accents.
The package includes the quadcopter, the 2.4G transmitter, the Li-Io battery, the instruction Booklet, 4x spare propellers, and USB charger cable.
- What are the ups and downs?
The drone is loaded with functions and here's what we like about it:
- It's a G-Shock X-drone with precision Gyro
- It has a long list of abilities
- It runs on Li-IO battery
- It looks cool
- You may use it indoors and outdoors
- It's dependable and affordable
Far from being deal breakers, the downsides are worth to mention:
- It's not the right choice for children younger than 14 years
- It doesn't run for a long time
As it's going to impress with its functions and abilities, the drone is a solid choice for many, especially considering the buck you're paying.
One last recommendation before you go shopping!
Using a G-Shock drone for your indoor and outdoor activities is both fun and demanding, as long as you figure out how to get the best out of it. As long as you do due diligence and select a model that fits your skills the best way, you shouldn't postpone buying one any longer.
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Superstar Mahesh Babu is one of the top stars in Indian cinema and enjoys a huge following across the nation. He was at the top of the list of Most Desirable Men in 2014 and 2015 which was held by a popular publication. And ahead of the release of his upcoming film Bharat Ane Nenu, Mahesh Babu achieves yet another landmark milestone which not many South Indian stars have. Mahesh Babu's Twitter handle has crossed the golden number of 6 million followers and fans of the superstar are an elated group after this development. Mahesh Babu is the only actor after Samantha Akkineni who has achieved this milestone and next to him his King Akkineni Nagarjuna who is at 5 million followers. Superstar Mahesh had already gone past top stars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan in 2017 who are now at 4 million followers on Twitter. This milestone being crossed just ahead of the release of Bharat Ane Nenu will only add to the celebrations of the fans of Mahesh Babu.
Bharat Ane Nenu is gearing up to release on April 20th, 2018 and will be one of the biggest releases this summer. Directed by Siva Koratala, Bharat Ane Nenu will have Mahesh Babu playing a chief minister which is the first time for the superstar in his career. Bollywood actor Kiara Advani will be making her debut in Telugu with Bharat Ane Nenu while actors like Prakash Raj, Sarath Kumar, Rao Ramesh, Ravi Shankar, Posani Krishna Murali, Aamani, Jeeva, Benarjee, Brahmaji, Ajay Kumar, Sithara, Rajitha, Prithviraj, Devraj and Yashpal Sharma will be seen playing pivotal roles in the film. The music of Bharat Ane Nenu is being composed by Devi Sri Prasad, who has rendered tunes to all the films directed Siva Koratala so far. The camera of Bharat Ane Nenu is being cranked by Thirunavukarasu.


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Here's a new cookie recipe that I baked last weekend: Lemon Crinkle Cookies
These are a take-off from the classic "chocolate crinkles" recipe that you may have baked before. The lemony flavor is perfectly refreshing and wonderful in these cookies. Powdered sugar coats the cookie dough balls before baking and lends a "crinkly" look to them when they spread out in the oven.
I made mine a tad bit smaller than your usual cookie because I prefer my cookies to be a petite sweet treat rather than large cookie indulgence. Make them regular-sized if you wish. The recipe as written makes 2 dozen cookies. You'll get more than that if you make them smaller.
This recipe comes from a brand new cookbook by one of my RecipeGirl food photographers: Miranda Couse. She blogs at Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt, and now she's a first-time cookbook author! Her book is called, Easy Homemade Cookie Cookbook: Simple Recipes for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brownies, Christmas Treats and Other American Favorites. If you love to bake cookies, you need this book on your cookbook shelf!
There are 150 recipes in the book. Since I'm a cookie-baking fanatic, I have bookmarked so many of them that it's impossible to share them all. But here are some of my favorites: Banana Bread Cookies, Brown Butter Toffee Cookies, Nutella-Stuffed Cookies, Rum Raisin Cookies, Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies, Butterfinger Whoopie Pies, Fluffernutter Thumbprint Cookies, Peppermint Twisted Candy Canes and Caramel Apple Bars.
These would be a wonderful addition to holiday cookie platters (because who needs everything to look so generic and "holiday?") Delicious!
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes + chill time
Cook Time: 12 minutes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 large Eggland's Best eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
- a few drops of yellow food coloring (if desired)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with a silpat mat or parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract and food coloring (if using). Beat until combined. Beat in the dry ingredients just until dough comes together. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until the dough becomes a bit firmer (1 hour or so).
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop the dough into balls, roll them lightly with clean hands, and drop them in a bowl of powdered sugar. Roll to cover all sides and place all sugared dough balls on cookie sheet 2-inches apart.
- Bake 11 to 12 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are firm to the touch.
- Let the cookies rest on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Here are a few more crinkle cookies you might enjoy:
- Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies by Two Peas and Their Pod
- Chocolate Mint Kiss Crinkles by Recipe Girl
- Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies by Averie Cooks
- Gluten Free Molasses Crinkles by Recipe Girl
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by an Anonymous Occupier of the World
Almost everyone can agree that the years from 6th to 8th grade are some of the worst years. Your hormones are going crazy. Drama around dating begins, and other stuff that will most likely have little to no effect on the rest of your life. Since Watershed is such a small school, we are lucky to not have to deal with of these problems in the same dramatic way. However, attending a public middle school for 3 years of my life, all of which I now deeply regret, I can confidently say that these three years referred to as "middle school" are nothing more than a useless occupation of time to keep this group from entering into public prematurely.
Having escaped these experiences, I try to stay away from all middle school drama. I don't care if you think Rebecca is being rude by not waving to you in the halls or your best friend is now dating your crush. I understand that this information is upsetting to you; however, think about what you're saying… is it important? Everything is temporary, so your overly dramatic conversation won't last forever, and for the rest of those surrounding you, please be quiet.
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So I was one of the many that fell in love with the Colorado Extreme concept that came out a few years ago, and now I am touch excited that Holden has decided to actually bring out and production Colorado Extreme.
Although while it looks the good and I recon it looks damn tough, the Colorado Extreme is a touch underwhelming in the performance part of things as nothing has been done to increase it's performance so those of you Holden fans looking for a Raptor fighter with a Holden badge you are going to be a little disappointed that the Colorado's performance is that bad which it isn't.
What you get though is host of add on from the Holden accessory line in fact Holden says $19,000 worth of accessories over the standard Z71 Colorado, including winch bar with a claimed best in class 10,000 Ib load capaicty winch with 30m aynthetic line, heavy duty bash plate, LED light bar, upgraded front suspension, Vehicle Recovery Kit, Complete Towing Package, Roof Tray Kit, Rear Steel Step, Fender Flares, Colorado branding on tailgate, Xtreme branding decal, Black Tubular Side Steps Package, Black Grille, Soft Tonneau cover, Bonnet Bulge, Black extended sports bar and 18″ Goodyear All Terrain Tyres Wrangler 265/60R18.
The Colorado Extreme will be available from October 1st but Holden say it will only be available in limited numbers, the only downside I can see is the price at $69,990 it's touch on the expensive side specially when there's no real performance gains and so I'm not sure whether you could come with something very similar with a standard Colorado and trip to your local 4WD shop although you wont have advantage of all the add's being covered by a factory warranty like the extreme does.
My personal view is I think the whole 4wd pick up market is really out of control price wise and think they are all massively over priced, but we Australians are proving to be stupid enough to pay the huge money for them so until we stop buying them (not likely to happen) they still going to be massive cash cows for the car company's.
Oh did I forget to say I do really think it does look really good.
Check out all the details below thanks to Holden for the info and pics.
The Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme – New Colorado Hero Brought To Life
- New Colorado Z71 Xtreme inspired by concept car
- Colorado Z71 Xtreme equipped with exceptional Winch system for greater safety
- Australian designed and engineered genuine accessories
- Limited edition Colorado available from 1 October
Holden's dream ute just became a reality. Enter the Colorado Z71 Xtreme, Holden Colorado's newest edition, based on the celebrated Colorado Xtreme concept vehicle, first unveiled at the Bangkok International Motor Show in 2016.
Designed and built by Holden's talented Port Melbourne-based design team, the Colorado Xtreme showcased a wide range of concept accessories that captured customers' imagination; accessories that have now inspired the new vehicle.
Holden's Colorado Z71 Xtreme's tough exterior loaded with accessories is matched by its off-road capability, ready to take on any terrain or driving conditions.
To help tackle all types of activity, the Colorado Z71 Xtreme, based on the top of the range Colorado Z71, adds a best-in-class winch system equipped with a heavy-duty bash plate, as well as 10,000 lb load capacity and a 30m synthetic line.
Colorado Z71 Xtreme's high visibility LED light bar, combined with a winch bar, upgraded front suspension, all terrain tyres and vehicle recovery kit, add to its go anywhere capability, day or night.
Holden's tough, limited-edition ute also boasts a long list of concept vehicle inspired genuine accessories, designed and developed in Australia.
"The top end of LCV market continues to develop, and we're seeing a growing number of customers demanding greater off-road capability," said Holden's Product Marketing Manager, Andre Scott.
"The Colorado Xtreme was a concept car that resonated with our customers, and to not only put it into production, but elevate it, is very exciting," said Holden's Product Marketing Manager, Andre Scott.
"As a base vehicle, Colorado Z71 is already very capable, so we've expanded our Genuine Accessories range for additional off-road capability. Cue the Holden Winch system, the Xtreme's hero accessory, which is a game-changer."
"Backed up with a long list of accessories, customers can have confidence that their ute will not only look rugged but will be able to perform in the harshest of environments," he said.
Equipped with a big 2.8 litre Duramax Turbo Diesel engine, 500Nm of torque* and a 3.5 tonne towing capacity, the Colorado Z71 Xtreme boasts the same impressive credentials of the Colorado Z71, with a new-look tough exterior and upgraded off road capability to match.
Colorado Z71 Xtreme comes loaded with value, priced at $69,990 driveaway, which includes over $19,000 of Genuine Holden Accessories. The Colorado Xtreme Z71 will be available at Holden dealers from 1 October 2018. Vehicles are exceptionally limited, so customers are encouraged to contact or visit their local dealer to register their interest to avoid disappointment.
Colorado Z71 Xtreme Crew Cab Pickup includes the following additional content to a Z71:
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Atlantis 52mm Road Cell® Drainage Cell
Atlantis Road Cell® is a heavy duty 52mm drainage cell with high compressive strength. Road Cell® is ideal for ground reinforcement and drainage applications suitable for mining, military and civil applications such as heavy duty access roads and leachate systems.
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Q: My son is 4 years old. He says that he is able to see insects who are opening their mouths and coming near to him. He gets very scared before sleeping. Before he goes to bed I read the daily sleeping duas for him but I want to know why he sees these insects.
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The IoT (Internet of Things) is the ecosystem of sensor-enabled devices that are connected to the internet. The demand and capability of sensor-powered monitoring, tracking, and analyzing devices is growing across commercial and industrial markets. In fact, researchers at Gartner anticipate that by 2020 there will be 26 times more devices connected to the internet than there will be people.
Paired with the piles of data we continually cite on the ever-growing market impact of robotics, it should be no surprise that the Robotic Internet of Robotic Things (RIoT) has emerged as a formidable and innovative hybrid field. Given that sensors play such a vital role in both robotics and IoT devices, it is being researched and invested in on a global level as a solution for security and surveillance, healthcare, and disrupting industrial automation.
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IoT-based initiatives focus on equipping devices to collect, transfer, and analyze data over a network – reducing the role humans play in data analysis while equipping teams to optimize their workflow. Robotics-based initiatives focus on the action, interaction, and autonomous behavior of robot systems. These symbiotic goals are the driving force behind RIoT.
Initial applications of RIoT resulted in cloud robotics emerging within the robotic ecosystem. With the capability to support real-time processing and storage for hardware components, cloud computing redefined the way the IoT community collected and processed data.
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RIoT hinges on the three foundational elements of IoT: sensors, sensor-friendly devices, and their capability to communicate via machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, and data analytics technologies which process raw sensor data. These elements function as the glue between the digital and physical worlds. By bridging the gap between robotic software and hardware, robotic systems are capable of heightened perception, mobility, object manipulation, and decisional autonomy.
Lower-level robotic features like mobility, perception, and manipulation are supported by IoT, specifically M2M communications, as the robotic acts as a sensor that publishes its data to any IoT subscriber needing that information.
The primary value of RIoT technologies is the autonomy a system has to make informed decisions to determine an action. Higher-level functions are powered by Machine Learning – the statistical patterns, algorithms, and neural networks the equip a robot to perform actions without explicit instructions from a programmer.
Scientists rely on this branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to equip robots to make the best possible decisions. For instance, accurate models are vital for robots to plan and navigate paths. To enhance a robot's decision-making ability, predictive models are used to depict an environment and the possible outcomes of engaging the environment. Robots, as a result of analyzing large data sets and algorithms, can successfully navigate and adapt to the physical world
While the development of these two merging fields is still in its infancy, their symbiotic goals have already resulted in industry-changing technologies. Tomahawk Robotics has the distinction of developing the world's first robotic IoT control system for enterprise customers. With the capability of unifying UAS/UGV systems via a single platform for multi-domain unmanned applications, Kinesis is singular and unique as a robotics extension to IoT. To learn more about this innovative technology, please visit tomahawkrobotics.com.


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Regulators: TEP Solar Changes Should Wait
By David Wichner for Arizona Daily Star
The staff of the Arizona Corporation Commission is for now opposing a proposal by Tucson Electric Power Co. that would increase costs for customers who install rooftop solar systems.
The commission's Utilities Division says consideration of TEP's proposal to alter its so-called "net metering" rules should wait until the utility's next formal rate case.
The staff argued its position at a hearing before a Corporation Commission administrative law judge this week in Tucson. The judge will make a recommendation to the full commission, which will likely consider the matter this summer.
TEP's plan would revise the utility's net metering policy to reduce credits solar customers get for excess power production, and thereby reverse what it says is a cost-shift on non-solar customers. The new rules would apply to customers who applied to install and connect solar systems to TEP's grid after June 1.
Under the plan, a typical new TEP home solar customer would face a $22-per-month increase above what current solar customers pay. UNS Electric, a TEP sister company that serves Santa Cruz and Mohave counties, has filed an identical net-metering request, though costs vary.
The state Residential Utility Consumer Office, which represents consumers in matters before the Corporation Commission, says the issue can and should be heard before the TEP's next rate case to minimize any impact on rates.
Solar-energy advocates say that rooftop solar systems provide system and societal benefits that outweigh any break customers are getting on their bills.
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|"And the Lord utters His voice before His army, for His host is very great, and they are strong and powerful who execute God's word..."
|(Joel 2:11)
God teaches us to hear His voice little by little. It can be something as simple as being at the mall and not feeling good about a purchase you're about to make. No big deal. You put it back. At the office, you feel an unrest around a certain person. You just back away. At home, you feel a prompting to spend time with your child. At night you hear a suggestion, "Turn off the TV. Go to bed. You need your rest." You turn it off.
Pay attention to what you're feeling. Those are all little ways that the Holy Spirit guides us. Don't ignore the impressions, the promptings. God speaks to us in a Still, Small Voice. He is not going to boom out lightening to get your attention. He is not going to flash it across your TV screen. When God speaks, it's usually subtle.
Remember, if you're going to hear a whisper, you've got to get close. You've got to be tuned in. You're not going to hear Him by accident with the busyness of the day, the stress of the office, running here and there. You have to ask yourself, "What am I feeling? What am I sensing?" You have to take time to get quiet and listen to God.
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Follow Peace
|"You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace..."
|(Isaiah 55:12, NIV)
God knows what's best for you. He knows what you need and when you need it. He knows how to put you at the right place at the right time. He knows where the danger is and where the good breaks are. You have to learn to trust that inner peace, that inner prompting that leads you.
Even if the odds are against you, if you feel good about it in your heart, move forward. On the other hand, if there is unrest or uneasiness, if you don't have peace, then wait. Don't ignore the promptings, the impressions, the knowings. That's God talking to you.
Always remember, God wants to help you in your everyday life, not just in the big decisions, but even in the small things. He wants to pour out His favor on you and release your frustrations. If you will be sensitive to His leading, if you will follow His peace, He will lead you into the blessing and victory He has prepared for you!
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Second Sunday of Easter by JoAnn Huber
Second Sunday of Easter by Rev. JoAnn Huber
Acts 5: 12-16 Psalm 118: 2-24 Revelation 1:9-19 John 20:19-31
I love the readings in the Easter season leading us to Pentecost. They strongly
invite us to live out the teaching and modeling of Jesus love and mercy, and show
us too, how others attempted to do so. They also remind us of the basis of our
faith – Jesus lives!
Many signs and wonders were done by the apostles – the people esteemed
them but none dared to join them our first reading says. Many believed in the
power of Jesus after they saw the Apostles working miracles yet still could not
"give up' their old confidence in the established religious authorities. Less risky to
stay put even though the witness of all who were being healed/cured was
wonderful. In James 1:22 it says," Obey Gods message! Don't fool yourselves by
just listening to it!
The author of Revelation finds himself on Patmos- a small island where
Romans sometimes kept prisoners. He was condemned for his faith and his
teaching. He sees and hears a vision rich in symbol. Verse 16 was left out of
today's reading a part of which pictures "a doubled edged sword coming out of
his mouth". This sword is the word of God that irresistibly penetrates the heart
and is then fulfilled in events. It deals death as effectively as it saves! If we want
fullness of life we must always die to something/lose something. A hard choice.
We can't be lukewarm or risk free. God wants all of us and modeled for us what
that entails.
John is also using "I am" statements. I am the first and the last; I am the living
one. I died but now I am alive for evermore. Unspoken, yet there is again the
invitation, "Join me"!
In the Gospel the disciples were very afraid and in hiding behind locked doors.
Jesus enters and says "Peace be with you." When they see his hands and side they
recognize him with rejoicing. Again Jesus says peace be with you and says "as I
have been sent so I send you". He then breathes on them the gift of the Spirit.
"Whose sins you forgive are forgiven." This message is for all the disciples – not
just the apostles – which is of course all of us as well On another visit Thomas,
called Didymas, which means twin, according to John, shows up after having
missed the first visit from Jesus. Jesus again says peace be with you and invites
Thomas to touch the wounds. Does not say that Thomas touched. Thomas saw
and responded, "My Lord and my God" – a statement of faith. In the Gospel of
Thomas, Thomas is said to be Jesus spiritual twin in that he saw that God's light
was shared by all – in everyone open to receive. He saw Jesus and his heart was
opened for all. Some believe it was Thomas who then traveled to the east to
evangelize where he learned even more about non-duality.
People who strive for a deeper spiritual life often suffer from a depth of
awareness of the universal presence of sin or wrongdoing. There is grief over the
imperfection. Forgiveness is the greatest gift – it always involves mercy and love.
The capacity to forgive is the only power able to release the great tensions within
humankind. It does not easily conquer hearts, yet it is an invaluable secret
treasure. One who does not know how to forgive does not know how to love
deeply. Forgiveness is a way of showing a more authentic love. Words like
forgiveness, love and even mercy can sometimes seem like mere jargon words –
not practical at all in the culture in which we live where we are taught to fight
back, get even, and have a judicial system that does not restore life.
January 30 – Gandhi's death day – began the season of non-violence. April 4
we end the season of non-violence, as it is the day MLK Jr was killed. With
today's gospel it seems fitting to speak of forgiveness and the power Jesus has
given us to forgive, as we recall the great modeling that Gandhi and King and so
many others demonstrated.
During the Civil Rights movement one Sunday morning King was preaching at
his church the day after his people had been severely beaten up. They were in
bandages and casts, were bruised and saddened and angry and he said to them,
"The forgiving act must always be initiated by the person who has been wronged,
the victim of some great hurt, the recipient of some great injustice, the absorber
of some terrible act of oppression." Can we even imagine the difficulty of
hearing that message? How about allowing yourself to be beaten up and not
physically fighting back? King went on to say that, "Forgiveness is a catalyst
creating the atmosphere necessary for a fresh start and a new beginning."
Another story I am fond of is one where a man took a daily bus ride and the bus
driver was consistently unfriendly, rude and offered his passengers only gruff
words and frowns. One rider was always friendly and encouraging toward the
driver. When asked how he could do that when met with such rudeness day after
day, the passenger responded. "I refuse to let this man dictate to me how I am
going to act." This man made an act of the will, a decision, not to be led by
another's negative behavior, nor to respond in kind but rather to act from a place
of freedom. A new beginning every time. NOT seeing the person who hurt you as
an enemy requires depth of understanding, great acceptance of self, and of the
other, and often a huge leap of faith! "Forgive them for they know not what they
do," says Jesus.
The question is often not can I forgive, but, can I love enough, or how can I
show mercy? We are given deep responsibility to show mercy and love in our
forgiving actions. Who do we need to forgive? Who do we label enemy? From
where does our courage come? Forgivers are peacemakers and lovers and
followers in the footsteps of Jesus and Gandhi and King. We have good
teachers. Be not afraid. Christ lives!
How to Feed Your Holy Hunger in a Hurry
You have a busy life with a to-do list longer than a voicemail from your mom, and even going to church is just another thing you have to get done. And don't get me wrong, you love it once you're there, you're always glad you went, but by Monday at 3pm all those good, spiritual feelings can be a distant memory. With everything you have to get done, with all the places you have go, how can you get your time in with God and feel spiritually connected throughout your week?
The trick is, being aware of our opportunities and jumping on them like a five-year old on a trampoline! Spiritual things are fast and fluid and in-our-face. But we can miss them if we don't know what we're looking for; every action of our lives can be one big prayer offering to God. The scriptures say that we are living, eating, and breathing epistles, living love letters written by God.
You might miss the most spiritual moments if you're not counting that genuine smile you gave your co-worker, the mercy you extend your brother, that nice text in response to your mom's voicemail, the dollar you gave at the corner, the full attention you gave that child, or the quick ball toss you played with Spot. These things are spiritual when done in love, and they count to God, so let them count to you and feed you spiritually.
Spiritual hunger pangs feel something like the following: you feel lacking and anxious, your brain is shuffling the same playlist of worries, simple problems keep you stumped, the opinion of others matter to you way too much, you want and need something but you can't put your finger on it; get the picture?
You need to eat! Spiritually, that is, and here are a few suggestions besides the cool stuff you already do every day that you can count as spiritual!
- Listen to a good sermon on your phone while getting ready or while driving,
- Read a quick scripture from Colossians while your bread is toasting.
- Download praise music on your phone and sing in the shower.
- On a coffee break, offer a prayer of thanks to God.
- During the next break, tell Him you're listening for His voice.
- Go for a short walk and smile on purpose.
God is doing life with you, so don't be so hard on yourself and realize that your life's moments can be turned into one big prayer offering to God. You gotta eat!
Fresh Inspiration
We have a unique opportunity during the first month of the year to ignite the power within us, using the fresh inspiration of the season, to realize more of who we are in Christ.
Adhering to God and His Word(s) becomes our launching pad, "…for without me you can do nothing. For those of you who adhere to me and my words take hold [become strong] in you, whatever you wish [are satisfied with] to ask for, you shall have" John 15:5b, 7 from the Aramaic.
Notice the phrase, "Whatever you…are satisfied with…you shall have." It's becoming clear to me, that much of what we receive from God, or experience as the over-arching theme of our story, is more determined by what we are willing to live with, rather than what God actually desires to manifest in our lives.
We watched God become himself in the life of Jesus on the earth; we beheld his glory (John 1). God expressed his nature, his intentions in Christ Jesus and gave us a beautiful example of how life could be. Jesus was the will of God in action.
Acts 10:38 tells us that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power, and everywhere he went he did good things for people, and brought healing to all those who were oppressed by the devil. God isn't oppressing us, God isn't putting sickness on us; God is good to us, God is healing us, God is bringing forth his life in us.
Becoming familiar with the revelations in the Bible, adhering to God by the Holy Spirit, and keeping an internal dialogue of prayer going in our heart, are ways to keep our mind open to receiving the good things God has for us in Christ.
During this month of fresh inspiration, be encouraged that God is for you not against you (Romans 8:31), and if you have been satisfied, or settling, with less than God's good intention for you, you can begin changing that today.
Starter prayer: Father, thank you for showing me your good will for me in the life of Jesus. I want the life you lived in him to live big in me this year. I believe you are good and have good intentions for me. Open my heart to your Word, and please show me what it looks like to adhere myself to you. Thank you for all that you're doing in me, with me, through me and for me. Let my life glorify you in all my ways. Amen.
Blessing in Your Business
Proverbs 10:22 AMPC, "The blessing of the Lord—it makes [truly] rich, and He adds no sorrow with it [neither does toiling increase it]." And in the NIV translation: "The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it."
I've been meditating on this scripture for days, and the more I do the more receptive I am to the blessing of the Lord on our lives and in our business.
To toil means to work extremely hard or incessantly, to grind away, work one's fingers to the bone, put one's nose to the grindstone, work one's butt off, sweat blood; literally to travail. An exhausting life of toil, hard work, drudgery, 'blood, sweat and tears'.
There's a difference between fulfilling, productive work and an exhausting work-life of drudgery.
Jesus had something to say to the fisherman, Simon Peter, after a long night of fishing and catching nothing.
Luke 5:3-5 NKJV: Then He [Jesus] got into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, "Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." But Simon answered and said to Him, "Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net. And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink."
I wonder what Jesus was teaching that day from Simon's boat? I wonder if it was about a new way of doing business that would bless the believer with success beyond his or her natural ability.
Notice that Simon Peter had toiled all night to make a living and work his business to no avail. But when Jesus told him to try again but this time with the power of trust in his Word it made all the difference for Simon Peter and his business partners. I bet the adrenaline rush of catching a net-breaking, boat-sinking haul quickly replaced the drudgery he felt about going out to fish the next night. I even expect that it forever changed the way he approached his business.
Today, let's seek to hear what the Lord is saying to us about our business and act with trust, fully confident that the blessing of the Lord makes us truly rich without painful toil.
A Dwelling Place of God
Upon waking this morning I felt cold and closed-off toward my usual practice of thanksgiving and prayer. Instead of joy and ambition to commune with God, I felt distant from God and hesitant about how to yield my mind. Frankly, I didn't feel like God was awaiting me with open arms and honestly, I felt shunned. Have you ever felt this way?
Sometimes our minds can play tricks on us and cause us to imagine concepts that make us feel things that are simply not true. I believe this is what was happening in my mind early this morning and I desperately desired to change how I felt. I didn't want to stay closed. So, I offered a short, quiet prayer asking the Holy Spirit to help me open my heart, and then I turned to the written Word…the Holy Scriptures. I started with two beautiful prayers in Ephesians 1 and 3, and allowed the alchemy of Spirit-inspired words spoken with my voice to work in my heart and woo me to open myself to God.
As I read and prayed my eyes were drawn to the following passages that absolutely transformed the way I was feeling and freed me to open my heart to communion with God:
"Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit." Ephesians 2:19, 21-22 NKJV.
"For it pleased the Father that in [Christ] all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind (italics mine) by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight." Colossians 1:19-22
After reading these passages it was very clear to me that how I felt was actually contrary to the truth. You see, THIS is the truth about who we are and how God relates to us and my feelings upon waking were not accurate. The truth is, we are not shunned by God but we have been reconciled to God. The truth is, we are not distant from God but we have been brought near to Him. The truth is, we are not enemies or strangers to God but we are citizens and members of His household.
Notice that Colossians reads that we were "alienated and enemies in our minds…" Isn't that powerful? That the feeling of being alienated from God comes from the mind, and once we are reminded of the truth that we are not alienated from God, the mind can change. And let's go one step truer, we are actually the dwelling place of God in the Spirit and we can't get much closer to God than that!
Needless to say my feelings changed, my morning practice was invigorated and I was relieved to receive the truth of these beautiful words in to my heart along with brand new feelings toward God. Join me?
Meditation for Mind Renewal: I am not an enemy, a stranger or a foreigner to God. I am a friend, a citizen and a member of God's household in Christ. I am a friend of God. I am a child of God and I am without blame in His sight. I am the dwelling place of God in the Spirit. God is not mad at me, nor is God shunning me. I am at peace with God and my mind is being renewed to this transformative truth even now. Thank you Holy Spirit for opening my heart and showing me how close I really am. Amen.
Lowered Wings
Do you see it? The hawk with outstretched wings effortlessly positioned in mid-air upon the ocean breeze? I took this picture with my phone last month while visiting the pacific coast. This hawk had my full attention as I watched the breeze lift him, and hold him, and position him in the most beautiful way high above the earth without much struggle on his part. In fact it seemed that he didn't struggle to maintain, or strain, at all.
The first chapter of Ezekiel describes a beautiful vision of being in God's presence. Verse 25 says, "And there came a voice from above the expanse over their heads as they stood still with lowered wings."
What is the significance of these words: "They stood with lowered wings"? People often ask, "How can I hear the voice of The Lord?" This is the secret: these "living creatures" (v.5) heard the voice when "they stood still with lowered wings." We have all seen a bird flutter its wings while standing in place. But in this verse, we are told that "there came a voice … as they stood still with lowered wings."
Lately, I have tried to stand still before The Lord to hear what the Spirit is saying to me, for my life, right now, and yet I feel that my mind is fluttering out of control. My thoughts flap around me making it nearly impossible to stand still and hear God's voice.
Oh, how much energy we waste! How much time we lose by refusing to lower the wings of our spirit and become totally still and quiet before Him! The fluttering of our own attempts to fix things, figure things out, defend or promote ourselves. Oh the peace we would enjoy if we simply became still before The Lord and allow the wind of His Spirit to lift us high above the problems we face and give us a new vantage point.
Starter prayer to get still: "Holy Spirit, I desire your wind to lift me above my circumstances today, and to give me a fresh perspective of my situation. Help me to be still, to lower my wings and know your voice today. I choose not to flutter in your presence but instead to be calm, and trust you in a brand new way. Thank you for your unfailing love and patience with me. I trust you, and because of Christ Jesus I can pray this way. Amen."
(Some concepts in this meditation were taken from, "Streams in the Desert: 366 Daily Devotional Readings", L.B. Cowman, June 16th)
"The Grease of God"
While preaching this Sunday a phrase came out of my mouth in a way I had never considered quite like it before. It's about the grace of God and how it works in our souls, in our situations, and in our relationships similar to how grease does on gears. Merriam Webster says that grease causes to occur smoothly; to hasten the process or progress of; to smooth the way; facilitate. High quality gear oil increases stability, load-carrying capacity, rust protection, and prevents premature wear.
This word picture has been growing in my imagination about the grace of God in our lives, or the way it came out of my mouth Sunday, "The grease of God."
The scriptures are smeared with the concept of the grace of God, especially in the New Testament. And some of our favorite hymns are about the amazing, great and awesome grace of God. Also, we know that our sins are forgiven because of the unlimited grace of God. But to consider the grace of God as grease, or gear oil, that literally works in our daily lives to ease our situations, to cause acceleration in a process, to make the gears of a business deal shift forward with ease; or for that relationship that rubs you the wrong way to function the right way.
Hebrews 4:16, "Let us draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and grace to help us just when we need it."
James 4:6, "But God gives us even more grace, as the Scripture says, 'God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.'"
May all of us accept more grace today by first humbly acknowledging to God that we need it, and then expect that it will begin working just like the scriptures promise.
Prayer for more grace: "Gracious, giving God, your Word says that I can approach you boldly and receive mercy and grace to help in my time of need. Please grease my life with your wonder-working grace today. I trust that you hear me when I pray, and I delight with confidence that you are responding to me even now. Thank you for more grace and for more awareness of you working in my life today. It's through Christ Jesus I pray, amen."
"Maundy Thursday" – A Day of Love and Service
The meaning behind "Maundy Thursday," also known as "Holy Thursday," can be acknowledged in your heart, and acted out in your life by doing what Jesus commanded the disciples during the last meal He shared with them before he was betrayed.
The word Maundy is derived from the Latin word for "commandment," and refers to this beautiful command Jesus gave the disciples: "Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples – when they see the love you have for each other." John 13:34-35
This command came on the heels of Jesus humbling himself before each of them, and washing their feet before the meal. He did this as an example for us to serve one another and to love one another.
Two important events are the focus for "Maundy Thursday:" Loving and serving one another. And you can participate wherever you find yourself today; whether you be traveling, working alongside colleagues, reading the news, at dinner with family, or alone with your memories of the past or worries for the future.
Participate by first allowing your heart to receive the love that is being offered by this Christ, allow it to fill your heart, and then let it spill over to the ones you find right in front of you.
May each of us experience the reality of love in action today and always.


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Tori Roloff Says Husband Zach Is Already 'a Professional' at Changing 'Stubborn' Baby Jackson's Diapers
Zach and Tori Roloff welcomed son Jackson Kyle last month
Baby Jackson Kyle Roloff is less than a month old, but his little personality is already shining through!
Last month, PEOPLE exclusively revealed that Zach and Tori Roloff welcomed their son on May 14. Though the Little People, Big World stars were uncertain of what to anticipate in bringing home their first child, they've quickly adapted to becoming new parents.
"It felt super surreal and natural the first time I held baby Jackson," Zach, 27, says in a new TLC video, in which he holds his sleeping son. "Infants I always thought were fragile and hard to hold, but with your own child, it's super confident."
RELATED VIDEO: Zach and Tori Roloff Welcome Son
Initially, the pair were on different pages as to what to call their son prior to his birth, but when the name Jackson was thrown in the mix of options, they happily agreed.
"We just liked the name. We couldn't really decide on boy names together and Jackson was literally the only one that we could," Tori, 26, explains. "We liked the name Jack, but now we kinda don't think we're going to call him Jack. We'll probably end up calling him Jackson."
Like his father, Jackson was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. (Males with the genetic condition grow an average height of 4'4″ with a normal lifespan, and babies may have breathing problems and delays in muscle development.)
"Baby Jackson came in as [a little person] … just like me. Yeah, we're super excited for it, though," Zach says in the video. "We'll hope to just give him a healthy, happy life and support him in every way. He can experience as much as the world as Tori and me have been able to and hopefully much more."
Says Zach: "That's our goal for him. He might have to take two steps for everyone else's one step, but hopefully we'll be able to raise him in a way where that won't stop him."
"Just like daddy!" Tori adds with a smile.
But although Jackson takes after his father in some ways, he mirrors his mother in others — specifically when it comes to personality.
"Seems like a pretty stubborn kid already, so I think he's got it under control," Tori says about her little boy.
"He comes after his mom — he doesn't like to be told what to do," says Zach.
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In the weeks since bringing him home, things have "been pretty easy" with Jackson, "minus when he's hungry," says Tori.
"Feeding's been alright. Changing the diapers, I knew I was going to be a professional, and that's what it turned out to be," Zach admits.
And Tori couldn't agree more: "Zach is a professional!"
After welcoming Jackson into the world, Zach opened up to PEOPLE about how his own childhood prepared him to be a dad to a child with dwarfism.
"You have to encourage a dwarf child a little more because it will take them five steps to do what others can do in two," Zach said. "But I knew, dwarf or not, I was going to parent my child with the mentality that not everyone gets a trophy. You have to earn it."
But Roloff is glad the world is a little gentler than when he was growing up.
"The world is changing. People are more open to diversity," said the reality star and soccer coach. "Whatever he wants to do, we're going to find a way to help him do it. That's our job in life now."
Little People, Big World airs Tuesdays (9 p.m. ET) on TLC.


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Italian Meat Master 5 Terre Italian Sausage - 500 gm
From farm to fork, our persistent attention to detail ensures that each time you select our products you can rest assured that you have selected from the leanest, best tasting pork your money can buy, this is why our products stand out in the market.
These products are preservative, allergens and nitrates free, no MSG, gluten and lactose free as well. The main ingredients, beside meats, are: Italian sea salt, best quality spices and herbs that blend into a tasteful, healthy and authentic product. We do not use water in our sausages, but only wine From the Okanagan Valley. Everything is blended, mixed, tied and packaged by hand with out the use on any machines, apart from the meat grinder and stuffer.


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Mystical Spirit Bear - Fluorite Bear Carving
Mystical Spirit Bear- Fluorite Bear Carving
A beautiful hand carved buffalo made from natural Fluorite. Deep purples, white veins, apple green patches and small iridescent's all over this stone.
Fluorite derives from Latin, meaning a stream or flow of water. It comes in a wide range of colors and has been dubbed "The most colorful mineral in the world". The most common colors are: purple, blue, green yellow and colorless. Rare colors are: pink, red, white, brown and black.
The Bear medicine emphasizes the importance of solitude, quiet time, rest and the spirit of the bear provides strong grounding forces.
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Damn, not again! On a not so encouraging monday morning, when my to-do list is bigger than the list of grocery items for the entire month. I very ceremoniously decide to start my day by paying the debts of middle class needs. The car loan EMI that would be my needy vestigial organ for the next 5 years. Sigh! The things that necessities and proof of academic validation make us do.
I open my light weight system whose heavy EMI got over just last month, go to the net banking site, and whoosh, can't remember my password. I couldn't, even at gunpoint, remember my log-in credentials. There are so many passwords to remember after all. All these numbers and data and blah….whatever, I wasn't good at it. I called the customer care, and learnt that I would have to wait for the next 24 hours to set my new password. I pleaded, with all my might, just like thousands of students do right before their board exam results, to all the Gods they can possibly remember. These exams that everyone would have worked so hard for – hyper parents, preposterous relatives, nosy neighbours, disinterested teachers and expensive tuitions. I wonder, how many assistants would God need to keep a track of all this. No rest, no holidays, just OVERTIME. But like all Gods – human or superhuman, bound by a certain Cardinal Law, the customer care executive politely declined my plea, "Sorry mam, but this is how the system works."
Annoyed with my incapability of munching numbers well, I kept down the phone. By now, the remains of my morning meditation have tasted the dirt of earthly venom. I am angry, frustrated and feel like a poached egg.
The 'Deathtrap'
After all these years, and staying alive through that period of school-college-career confusion, considering 57 students committed suicide in Kota, in this year alone, overwhelmed by the deathtrap schemes of coaching centres and over-hauling performance pressure – the ruins of education system still come around to bite me. We have IITs, IIMs and many other highly privileged institutions, and yet as per Census 2011, ten million Indians with graduate, post graduate and technical degrees are unemployed. The number of underemployed individuals will be even higher, a statistic, that remains a grey area – lost in the debate of reservation and quota.
"Madam, tea", I look up, suddenly realising the weight of the massive bubble thought I was floating under, and aim my recently attained consciousness at the generous smile of our office boy, who was standing on top of my head, holding a big tray of coffee and tea mugs. I smile right back at him and hand over my weekend ignored dirty mug, "Please get this washed and just get me hot water." I fish out my tulsi-ginger green tea bag, a health concoction that soothes the guilt of sedentary lifestyle. While sipping the tea I think of all the possible reasons that make growing up such a massive pain. Education and our ego of not accepting its fundamental problems remain the centre points. With cut-offs reaching as high as 99.5 %, there is very little hope for the other 99.4% and below. And this situation becomes particularly stinky when Bihar humanities topper on being asked to write about Tulsidas, just pays her homage by writing, "Tulsidas, pranaam."
The Blame Game
The angry messiahs who feel responsible for upholding the truth and integrity of the education 'system' in India have demanded the arrest of the student. Hmmm…? Really..? Her arrest will solve the problem. Trying to label such students as the root cause of the massive failure of education system in India is like Swamy yelling, "Raghuram is mentally not Indian enough."
This skewed outlook has ruined the lives of many and if proper amendments are not done soon, India will only have shallow minds and empty pockets with a fancy degree.
One Size Shall Fit All..hmmm!?
This problem of one size shall fit all lies everywhere. From crop tops on skinny mannequins to popular presumption that if one thing works for a particular student it will work for all. The last benchers shall always come last, and the first benchers deserve all the attention.
Unfortunately, education system is only limited to marks card and cut-offs. There is no purpose and no true investment. A higher budget for better schools, effective training for teachers, better lab, library and sports facilities, cancellation of false unaccredited institutions offering dubious degrees are some of the basic steps to begin with. Rewards should be given on original thinking and innovation. Community development, effective communication and skill based education is the only way forward.
The responsibility to do this lies with everybody – parents, teachers, administrators, policy makers and not just students. We have to collectively make a choice between making able leaders or identical looking artificially flavored orange cream biscuits.
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Entry requirements
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Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.
International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international
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Course content
Computing has become part of our lives, fundamental to almost every organisation in almost every industry. That makes an understanding of how these vital systems worl a valuable tool that can pave the way to a range of exciting careers.
Our MSc in Computing provides that tool. It's a conversion course made for graduates from other disciplines, but it's just as useful for professionals looking for a skills boost and professional progression.
To start with, you'll learn about object-oriented and web programming, information systems and digital media systems. Then you can chart your own direction – choosing two units, in areas like enterprise programming or machine learning. From there, you'll tackle your masters' project. While you'll have plenty of support along the way, it's a solo project designed to develop confidence, autonomy and self-sufficiency – qualities that can take you far in the workplace.
So, by the time you leave us, you'll not only know the theory about developing programmes, navigating computing networks or managing multimedia technology – you'll also understand how it all fits in the real world.
Core units
- Information and Digital Media Systems
- Object Oriented and Web Programming
- Masters Project
Option units
- Information Systems Management and Strategy
- Data Management and Machine Learning
- Enterprise Programming
- Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
Assessment will be through coursework, examination and dissertation.
Career prospects
This MSc course will give you the kind of advanced skills and understanding that can open door a wide range of roles, across a wide range of industries. From database development and software consultancy to IT network management or big data, there are plenty of areas for you to pursue. Study with us and you'll follow in the footsteps of graduates who have gone on to become software developers, web developers and more – working with the likes of Barclays, Autotrader, AZoNetwork and Realtime Despatch.
Your masters could also provide a foundation for further studies – going on to do a PhD – whether staying with Manchester Met or going elsewhere.
Careers support is available from the moment you join us, throughout your time here, and for up to three years after the completion of your course. We have a range of services available through the School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology and the University Careers Service including dedicated careers and employability advisors.
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A study about the forest vegetation occurring along the shores of the Garda lake is presented. The investigation emphasized a noteworthy vegetation diversity, related both to the habitat heterogenity and to the still present traces of several climatic changes that affected the area beginning from the Quaternary period. The examinated woodlands are the result of a compenetration between evergreen characteristic species of the Quercetea ilicis class, representing relicts of the climacic vegetation during the peak of the post-glacial anathermic phase, and deciduous mesothermophilous elements belonging to the Querco-Fagetea class order, which better reflect the present macroclimate. On the basis of historical, chorological and ecological factors, 10 associations have been individuated, belonging to 5 alliances: Quercion ilicis, Erico-Quercion ilicis, Tilio platyphylli-Acerion pseudoplatani, Ostryo-Carpinion orientalis and Alno-Ulmion. Apart from the floristic-physiognomic point of view, the associations result well characterized also by their different edaphic, microclimatic and topographic exigences; Quercetea ilicis stands are most often linked to well-drained hardly-sloping sites, where there is little competition due to more mesic species and where the human impact is lower.
Guarino, R., & Brullo, S. (1998). The forest vegetation from the Garda lake. PHYTOCOENOLOGIA, 1998, 319-355.
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|Guarino, R., & Brullo, S. (1998). The forest vegetation from the Garda lake. PHYTOCOENOLOGIA, 1998, 319-355.
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Private Music Lessons
Lafitte Music Center
We offer private music instruction in Piano, Guitar, Drums, Ukulele, Voice, Violin and Cello, Saxophone, Trumpet and Trombone, Flute, Harp, and Clarinet. Don't see your instrument listed, be sure to contact us to inquire if training is available. Progress at your own pace with the undivided attention from your teacher. Students have the opportunity to perform every month in our performance hall and share their newest songs with their family and friends.
The group piano lessons for adults are great! The atmosphere is relaxed and inspiring, and as an absolute beginner I was truly amazed by what I could do after just one lesson. A great group and super fun!
Teacher can communicate in English, Spanish or French, love this school!
This place is awesome. My daughter is in one of the group piano classes and we've been to a few of the events and open mic nights. The owner is very open and imaginative and the space has a creative ambiance. It makes for a really great experience overall.
Great place!!!
Great staff and atmosphere. The paint class was fun and I learned so much! Looking forward to many more paint classes and violin classes.
I love how accessible the music center is and feel that it is a great environment to help explore your creativity.
This place is very exciting! You feel the creative energy as you walk in the Door!
My kids love it here! I enjoy the diversity, both cultural and musical! It's a fun and energetic atmosphere here that helps kids learn and create and appreciate music!
Excellent music school in a convenient location that offers piano, guitar and percussion lessons and more. The teachers have all been awesome and my kids look forward to their lessons each week. Highly recommend.
Fantastic place to take your music playing to the next level no matter whether you're just starting or quite advanced. It's a fun, supportive center for creative expression, including group painting nights that are excellent. Everything at the center is fairly priced. Check it out!
A GREAT place, nice atmosphere, excellent brand new equipment and staff, just in one class my daughter can tell where the "do" key is located and what finger she needs to use to play it! when I was a kid learned with the same Yamaha system and I can tell is fun and really easy for them; I'm so happy to find this place for my kids! I guess is the only place teaching it here in Sac.
The staff here is amazing! Great experience in a fun environment! The combined knowledge from the staff is really a special thing. If you want your children to get a really unique passage into the musical world, they are definitely a great choice. I can't give them enough praise!
My 5-year-old son has made significant growth since starting piano at Lafitte Music Center only six months ago; he is already playing chords and playing with both hands simultaneously. He is learning to hear notes and read music so naturally and easily. He has so much fun learning new songs and even composing his own. What's more, I'm finally having my own ah-ha moments all these years after traditional piano lessons frustrated me.
Love this place. It is a place I get me time and paint. The instruction is fabulous and everyone there is super friendly. You never feel new to the place and that is one of the best parts, like coming home and spending time with family and friends. Tuesdays are now one of my favorite days of the week.
This place is awesome. My daughter is in one of the group piano classes and we've been to a few of the events and open mic nights. The owner is very open and imaginative and the space has a creative ambiance. It makes for a really great experience overall.


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Entrepreneurs: born or made?
Thursday, September 12, 2019 • 12:00 - 13:00
Think you have what it takes to become a booming businessperson? Find out if you might at this event with Nicos Nicolaou, who believes the key to your success might be in your DNA, or even if you were breastfed as a child.
Despite entrepreneurship being critical for a country's economic progress, there are still many questions to be answered about what makes someone prosper in the world of business. Although research in the last 50 years has focused on how the environment can shape someone's entrepreneurial spirit, research from the University of Warwick suggests that we may need to take a step back and look at what's been in us all along: our biology.


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Engineers, according to UNESCO, work towards the "understanding, design, development, invention, innovation and use of materials, machines, structures, systems and processes for specific purposes".
They create things - whether those are structures like bridges or a tiny medical implant - that help make people's lives easier. Whatever an engineer's interest - boats, the environment, medicine or farming - there will likely be an opportunity in the relevant industry.
Engineering also presents good earning potential in all fields. The Global Engineering Report 2016 revealed that in 2015, the median hourly wage for all engineers in the US was $39.89, 70 percent higher than the median wage for all earners.


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Hey you! Want to voice your opinions for Persona or Shin Megami Tensei for PC?
You can also take part in some sweepstakes if you're in America (optional)!
They are also asking how we specifically gain our gaming info and what decisions we make to buy our games. I answered how a gamer on Steam would answer...
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