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How to Win At Video Poker Part 1
By Henry Tamburin
In Part 1 of this series on how to win at video poker I covered the importance of playing full pay machines, always playing five coins, learning the basic playing strategy, and using readily available strategy cards when you play. Let's continue with more tips.
Tip #5. The volatility of different video poker games is not the same.
I sometimes chuckle when I hear a player complaining about how quickly he lost his money playing a Double Double Bonus video poker machine. What this player doesn't understand is that he is playing a video poker game that has a very high volatility, meaning the swings in your bankroll, up and down, can be breathtaking; therefore, you need a much higher bankroll to weather the storm compared to a less volatile game. If you can't stand big negative swings in your bankroll, or you have a limited bankroll, I'd strongly recommend that you play video poker games that have a relatively low volatility such as Jacks-or-Better and Bonus Poker. Once you have built up your bankroll (and your nerves), then and only then should you tackle the more volatile games (such as Super Bonus Deluxe, Double Double Bonus, and Triple Bonus).
Tip #6. Take advantage of casino promotions.
You should never play video poker without inserting your Player's Card into the card reader. You want to get credit for your play when you play video poker. Most casinos will give you a rebate based on your coin in (not your losses, mind you, but the total amount you bet, known as coin in). This rebate can be cash, free play, or comps. It's important that you know which casinos offer the highest percentage rebate. Always ask at the Player's Card booth for a brochure that explains what the casino will give you for playing. The best casinos will give from 0.2 to 0.5% cash back (or free play) and /or comps. In addition, many casinos will send mailers to you each month containing coupons. The mailers will often contain bounce back coupons for cash or free play (bounce back means you must bounce back or return to the casino to get the free play or cash). You also want to take advantage of casino promotions that give you double (or higher) the number of points in your Player's Club account for your play (so called multi-point promotions). This is an important point so pay attention: the way to get your total return over 100% when you play video poker is to take advantage of multi-point promotions, cash back and bounce back. If you get 0.25% from cash back (or free play) plus another 0.5% (or more) in bounce back, your overall return for playing many video poker games that return 99.5 to 99.7% will exceed 100%. This is how you can get the edge at video poker (combination of the return on playing the game accurately plus the return from cash back, and bounce back).
Tip #7. Have enough bankroll when you play video poker.
Even the low-variance video poker games have enough variance that requires you to have a respectable bankroll to get you through those short term losing streaks. I play video poker in one local casino that has a great game, good cash back, and bounce back. However, I haven't gotten a royal flush there in the past 10 months (that's over 130,000 hands, or about three-royal flush cycles, without a royal flush). Without the bankroll to sustain me during this royal flush drought, I'd be wiped out. How much bankroll do you need? There are video poker books and software that will give you exact figures based on the game you are playing, the denomination of the machine, and how many hands (or hours) you are going to play. A rough rule of thumb is to have 3-4 times the amount of the royal flush for a working bankroll (that's $3,000 to $4,000 for a quarter player). See the next tip on where to put manage this gambling bankroll.
Tip #8. Set up a 401-G.
You should put the funds you have allocated to play video poker in a money market account (your 401-G, G for gambling). Every time you go play video poker, take out some of the funds to use only for gambling, and then whatever is left after you play, put it back into your 401-G (including all the cash back and bounce back you earn). Over time, you will see your bankroll grow as long as your overall return from playing, cash back, and bounce back is over 100%.
Tip #9. Keep accurate gambling records.
You have a silent partner when you play video poker, Uncle Sam. By law, you must report all of your gambling wins on your income tax. You can't just deduct your losses from your wins each year and report a lower figure to Uncle Sam, but you can report your losses on your income taxes up to the amount of your wins. If you do the latter, you had better maintain a gambling log that summarizes each of your session wins and losses in the event the IRS audits you (read the book Tax Help for Gamblers for more advice on this important topic).
Tip #10. Use the same playing strategy for multi-line games.
Unfortunately, many players will deviate from the basic playing strategy when they play Triple (or higher) Play Games. You should always use the same basic playing strategy for Multi-Line games, as you would to play the same game on a single-line machine (deviating from basic strategy is a big mistake).
Tip #11. Limit the number of games you play.
I often chuckle to myself when I see a player switching from a Bonus Poker game to Deuces Wild to Triple Bonus on the same machine. The correct basic playing strategy is different from one video poker game to another. It's rare for an average player to be able to play three or more games accurately in the same session. You should focus on learning one game accurately (your primary game) and then learn one more game (your secondary game). The purpose of the latter is in case you visit a casino that may not offer your primary game you'll have another game you can play (or sometimes a casino will exclude some games from promotions but not others.)
Tip #12. You can win playing progressive video poker games.
With progressive video poker machines, the amount of the royal flush increases with each hand played. The key to playing progressive machines is to wait until the amount of the royal flush exceeds a "break even" amount. As a rule of thumb, the return on a progressive game will increase by 0.5% for every 1000 coins the royal flush is above the standard 4000 coin payoff (so an 8/5 JOB progressive game with an 8000 coin royal flush would have a return of 99.3%). As the royal flush amount increases, there are also slight changes in playing strategy. As you can see, it's a little tougher to get the edge playing progressive but many players do quite well playing them. For more details on how to win playing progressive machines, read the articles by Frank Kneeland (a former leader of a progressive team) in my Blackjack Insider newsletter at www.bjinsider.com).
Tip #13. Practice makes perfect.
Nowadays there is relatively inexpensive software programs that you can buy that allow you to play video poker on your computer at home. You just pop the CD into your computer, pick the game you want to play, and start playing as if you would in a casino. However, these software programs will alert you when you make a playing mistake, tell you what the correct play was, and keep track of your playing accuracy. The majority of video poker players think they know how to play accurately. However, I guarantee that their playing accuracy is woefully inadequate. Every mistake you make in a hand in the casino will cost you money (and the machines in the casino won't alert you when you're about to make a playing mistake). You should practice at home until your playing accuracy is at least 99% before you risk any money in a casino. (Go to my on line catalog on smartgaming.com for more information on the Video Poker for Winners software program that I recommend for players.)
Video poker is a much better casino game to play than slots and most table games because you can get the edge (you can't playing slots or most table games). Just follow my tips and you can become a winning player.


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Amid sensationalist media allegations of back-door vulnerabilities and Chinese government snooping, Hikvision director of cybersecurity Chuck Davis talks to editor Nicholas Dynon about the company's less widely reported cyber efforts.
With more than 20 years' experience building world-class cybersecurity programs for large enterprises, Chuck Davis joined Hikvision as director of cybersecurity in North America in 2017. Chuck came to Hikvision from IBM, where he was executive security architect.
Holding seven US patents and numerous certifications, including the CISSP-ISSAP, he is on the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board, and is a ISSA senior member, having also held the position of ISSA Chapter President. Chuck is also an adjunct professor of computer science and ethical hacking at the University of Denver.
NZSM: A number of influential media outlets appear to promote the proposition that Chinese-made security tech products are less cyber-secure than US or European-made. What are your thoughts on this?
CD: We adhere to all cybersecurity laws and regulations of the markets in which we operate, and we strive to offer the most secure products.
In fact, Hikvision was one of the first companies in the industry to eliminate the "plug and play" model by requiring passwords to be reset at the time of first use, replacing all factory-set defaults and establishing an additional layer of security.
In March 2017, for example, a security researcher found a vulnerability and reported it to Hikvision the next day. Six days later, Hikvision released a firmware patch, notifying integrator partners via a special bulletin and the public via notices on our website.
The Department of Homeland Security then released an ICS-CERT notification in May 2017 confirming that a vulnerability was found and that the updated firmware previously released had resolved the issue. Hikvision was pleased to work with DHS throughout the whole process.
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This event was confirmed by Richard Driggers, Deputy Assistant Secretary for DHS' Office of Cybersecurity and Communications during the US House of Representatives Small Business Committee hearing in January 2018.
Below are other select examples of our cybersecurity certifications, initiatives and our commitment to transparency:
- Hikvision's encryption module for IPCs and NVRs has been granted certification for Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2, a US government standard established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
- Some of Hikvision products have achieved the certificate of Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation, one of the most widely recognised international standards in information technology security.
- Hikvision is also a CVE Numbering Authority and part of the family of global companies who maintain the CVE vulnerability library.
- In March 2018, Hikvision opened a Source Code Transparency Center at its US headquarters in California that allows US and Canadian government and law enforcement agencies to review the computer code used in our products.
- Hikvision worked with the US-based cybersecurity company Rapid7 in 2015 and in September 2017 when it conducted a penetration test on two Hikvision cameras and two NVRs, finding no critical vulnerabilities.
- Furthermore, in March 2018, Hikvision announced a partnership with the security lab Brightsight to serve as its lab of choice for Hikvision's range of security products.
NZSM: New Zealand is a member of the 'five eyes' grouping along with the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Moves are afoot among many of these countries to ban Chinese tech from government contracts deemed to be of national security significance (such as Australia's recent Huawei 5G ban). Is it possible that manufacturers like Hikvision might spy on behalf of the Chinese government?
CD: Hikvision is a publicly traded company on the Shenzhen stock exchange, which means we are subject to public scrutiny of our operations and finances.
Hikvision products in the US and EU are all sold via distribution network to integrators who then install them at end-user facilities. In most cases, Hikvision does not know where the products are eventually installed and Hikvision cannot access any end user's data.
The only time Hikvision may access a system is when called upon for technical support.
In New Zealand, there have never been any real allegations or evidence of spying brought against Hikvision, so it is unfair to group us with other Chinese tech companies in that context.
NZSM: You've been director of cybersecurity for Hikvision North America since around April 2017, having come from IBM. What has been your biggest challenge in the role?
CD: I joined Hikvision USA and Hikvision Canada, as the Directory of Cybersecurity in September 2017. My team has accomplished a lot in the past year, but I would say that the biggest challenge has been raising awareness across the industry.
We have seen so much misinformation being reported regarding cybersecurity and vulnerabilities and that is dangerous because people focus on the wrong issues.
IP video cameras and recorders are actually computers. All computers have vulnerabilities, so all IP cameras and recorders have, and will continue to have vulnerabilities. In the same way that our Windows, macOS, Android and iOS devices get security patches every month, IoT devices also need to be patched and updated regularly.
This requires thinking differently about IoT devices. The IP camera on the wall is a video camera in the physical world, but when you plug it into an IP network, it is a Linux web server and we have to manage them as Linux web servers.
Getting people to understand this concept is not necessarily difficult. However, getting an entire industry to shift its perspective is a challenge, especially when there is so much misinformation being spread.
NZSM: What is your vision for Hikvision's cybersecurity, and how close is Hikvision to achieving this?
CD: I see Hikvision continuing to lead the industry in adopting the cybersecurity best practices that IT companies like Microsoft, Apple, Google, Intel and others use. In the past year Hikvision has really invested in cybersecurity, and it shows. Over this period, Hikvision has:
- Worked with third party ethical hackers to test our products.
- Released a Cybersecurity whitepaper, a camera security guide and recorder security guide.
- Toured North America and Australia and New Zealand with a cybersecurity road show.
- Announced that Hikvision has been accepted as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA).
- Hikvision's HSRC became a member of FIRST which is an international confederation of trusted computer incident response teams who cooperatively handle computer security incidents and promote incident prevention programs
- Opened the Source Code Transparency Center in the US.
- HikSSL, which is Hikvision's implementation of the encryption behind https connections, was certified by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with the FIPS 140-2 Level 1 certification.
- Welcomed myself being named on the SIA Cybersecurity advisory board.
We have been very busy, and there is still a lot of work to accomplish. The video surveillance industry needs to change; manufacturers need to become IT companies, resellers and integrators need to become IT and networking savvy, and end users need to realise that these devices are computers and require protection from the dangers of the Internet. This includes patching and applying network security best practices.
In terms of achieving our vision, it is important to remember that cybersecurity is a journey, not a destination. From a cybersecurity standpoint our work is never done. We continually strive to provide the same world class cybersecurity service that you get from major software companies like Microsoft, Apple and Google.


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What letters can I use after my name having completed an ICA Diploma?
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ICA International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering - Int. Dip. (AML)
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More information on ICA designations can be found here:http://www.int-comp.org/designations
Why should I study the UK instead of the International Diploma if I live in the UK?
The main themes of each version of the course are broadly similar. The UK Diploma naturally focusses more on the laws & regulations prevalent within the UK, although these are often driven by international frameworks, so broader influences are also addressed. The emphasis is slightly reversed in the international course.
If you are based in the UK, we would strongly recommend undertaking the UK course, as you will then be able to attend the workshops. The workshops are an interactive sessions led by experienced practitioners, involving plenty of discussion and exercises. They provide a great opportunity to network, ask questions and develop ideas. You will also find that the assignments and exam approach are covered. The closest centres where workshops for the international courses run are in the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey.
On the Learning Platform it shows my location as Birmingham but I am based in London, am I booked onto the correct workshops?
Birmingham is the default location for this website, you can amend this to your location if you wish. You will be booked onto the right workshops, wherever you chose to take the course. If you have any concerns you can go to the student website www.int-comp.com and check your course diary which will show you the location of your workshops.
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Our mum. That's how I know her. Greet Kinnaert. But besides the full time job of being my mum, she has had a full career as a nurse too. Something that she is very passionate about. And I see this every day. In light of my new series I Think We Should See Other People, I wanted to let her talk about that. So here's an interview, honest and no-nonsense.
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So, tell me about yourself. Who are you?
My name is Greet, I'm Silke's and Sander's mum. September this year I'll have been married for 25 years. I'm originally from a small farmers' village called Hakendover. I grew up there, on the farm, with my two brothers and my sister. One of my brothers is also my twin brother. That's basically it. I don't get a lot of free time, because I work full time. What I like to do most is going on holiday, sleeping in, going to the movies once in a while. Small things. Going to a wellness, shopping, reading, which I do mostly on holidays. That's it. Pretty boring, I believe, no?
You're a nurse by profession. How long have you been working as a nurse? Tell me a little bit more about your career path.
I've been working for almost 27 years. In July this year it will have been 27 years since I graduated as a nurse. First, I worked at the White-Yellow Cross, in home nursing. Then, I started at a nursing home; I was drawn towards it because it allowed working in teams. I worked there for 24 years. In those 24 years, I had a number of different tasks, too. First, I worked day shifts as a nurse. After a while I went into night shifts, after which I eventually became an adjunct- head nurse. After that, I left. I went to a different nursing home, where I worked for another 3 years. In that time, I also went back to studying, to become a head nurse, because well, there's just always been this itch, you know. August this year, I will have been working at nursing home Oasis in Tienen, as a head nurse, for two years. So really, I've always worked with the elderly, and will continue to do so.
Why the elderly then? Because there's a whole heap of other nursing branches to choose from?
Because it's quite technical work, but not as technical as working in a hospital. And I really enjoy the contact I get with the elderly. I find it very enjoyable because very often those are people with a certain wisdom that surrounds them.
Can you give an example of that?
I don't know. I mean, even though you're at a certain age, you keep learning new things, keep discovering. Life experience. If you knew now what I know today, which would be like me, only 20 years ago, you would have a totally different look on life. I think the older you get the less you worry about the nitty-gritty of things. Especially at the age that you usually end up in a nursing home. Everything's just different. They no longer have to worry about work or other things.
You say you've worked both as a nighttime and daytime nurse. Is there a big difference between the two? Which of the two do you prefer?
Working night shifts, you don't really get a lot of interaction with the residents. Or less in any case. There might be some good conversations with someone late at night, because you simply get more time. People might not be able to sleep, they lie awake racking their brains. That's when, once in a while, you can have some fruitful conversations. But you shouldn't keep them up at night either, of course (laughs).
Why did you choose this profession? Was it a "calling" as it is sometimes referred to or did you slowly move into it? Or did you choose nursing out of practical considerations, like job security?
Definitely not practical considerations. I kind of did slowly move into it, through a couple of previous volunteering experiences. When I was 18 I volunteered to help out with the recreational organisation of activities for the elderly at a nursing home. It was around the time I had to make a decision about what I wanted to do after high school. I didn't have a clue. But by doing this over the summer holidays, I thought: "Why yes, maybe this is it." I was allowed to help in taking care of the elderly. I still remember this one man (laughs) on the holiday camp. He seemed so old to me. It doesn't feel that old anymore now… I've never forgotten this one man.
Why was that?
Odd but true, this man was very keen on me. I think he was in love with me, he cried when I had to go back home. Of course I didn't base my decision solely on this, but it was certainly an experience that made quite an impression on me, the fact that those people are very much looking for friendship, affection. Maybe that's what pulled me across. Other than that I was also part of a really fun team that organized the activities. And they told me at the camp that I was born to do this job. But in the end, I think it kind of has to be "calling" as it were; you have to love doing it. If you don't like what you do, you won't be doing it for very long. People can sense whether you enjoy your job or not, too.
What is the most important part of being a nurse to you?
To me, that is making sure you can take care of people the way you should be able to take care of them. To offer them a certain quality, the quality that they need and deserve. Also, what is important to me as well, is that I can be there for people, including my team. And what's also important is that I can be myself, that I don't have to lie to myself on the job. I have to find a certain joy at work. And a little bit of a challenge too. If I can't find any of those, I'll have to stop, it has to continue to be exciting (laughs)
So how does that translate to a regular day at work, this being able to offer quality and care?
I think it resonates through nursing tasks. When people ask me something, about their medication for example, they know that I am the one they can talk to, because there's not that many nurses. If I get a question like that, or if I can fix a problem, I find that very important. And if, at the end of the day, I can go into one of the resident's room and have a quick chat with them, even if it's only for 2 or 3 minutes. Unfortunately, I'm not always able to do that.
I'm sure a lot of things happen at work? What's the funniest or saddest thing that has ever occurred?
I always find it very sad when a couple comes to live at our nursing home and one of the two passes away. That's always heartbreaking. What's funny though, is when despite all the misery, we can still laugh about it all. When there's yet another day when there's not enough nurses on our floor, or when one of the residents has been up to no good; we have to be able to laugh about those things. Despite all the misery that crosses your path on that day. And that's nice. But of course there's also small things that are funny, like this little lady who comes into our office every morning and asks "So, how's it going?" While in fact we should be the ones asking her!
With the recent cuts on healthcare, I'm sure work pressure is up, also in your department. How do you deal with this pressure? And how do you make sure your team remains functioning
I try to find power with those that do stay positive, despite all the pressure and continuous changes. That's what makes my day. Even if it's not all rainbows and butterflies, I try to see the positive in everything. I try to encourage my team even more, and praise them a little extra for all the effort they put in. And when it comes to me and work pressure: sometimes, I admit, I'm not very good in handling that. I don't cope very well. But what is important, however, is that I have a bunch of great colleagues, other head nurses, and the managing board. If I'm ever no longer able to do rely on them, I think I'm done. And home of course, I have a safety net back at home which is very important to me.
Because of this same pressure, the popularity of the nursing profession may be in danger. There's job security of course, but is there anything else that keeps you motivated and is there something you could say to motivate those that may be considering the profession?
To me, there is only one rule that applies to becoming a nurse: it has to be a sort of calling, like you mentioned before. If you're only doing the job because of money, you won't be doing it for a very long time. People, our residents, know very quickly who loves their job and who doesn't, who works with their heart and who doesn't. I, too, can immediately tell whether someone works for money or because they love what they do and are motivated.
Do you have anything else you would like to add?
I'm a very curious person; I'm also a bit of a control freak. I like to know everything. I like to keep things under control. That's not always a good thing, because it's not always possible to do so. I tend to have very high goals for myself, as well as for others.
Is that why you chose to become a head nurse?
Maybe partly, yes. Because I like to control everything just a little bit. A little bit! Yes, I like to be boss (laughs). You're not actually going to put that in here, are you? People from work might actually be reading this, you know! I don't know, it's just this feeling that I have inside. I've tried to deny it, this urge to become a head nurse, but it's impossible. This job is my job; it was made for me, no matter how hard it gets. It's the best job I've ever had. Isn't that wonderful?


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It was a coherent vision which began this organization 70 years ago ... and guided its evolution into the world-class orchestra that it is today. 70 years of distinctive, live music-making from some of the finest orchestral masters are exciting to celebrate.
However, I still have a lingering fear, the same one which pervaded the lockout weeks, which still occasionally comes upon me: the fear that the orchestra is doomed to be trapped in a cycle of having to justify its existence every couple of years, with events and arguments eerily echoing themselves. The fear that a few years from now, someone -- perhaps not even connected with recent events -- will take a look at a balance sheet and cry out that 'something must be done!' about the orchestra because 'OMG! -- There's a deficit!' And there we go again ...
Why did the lockout happen again in 2014? How forgone is that conclusion for the next round of negotiations? Is it possible that two groups who are historically on opposite sides of the negotiating table -- management and players -- can set aside entrenched modes of behavior and expression in order to move forward?
Breaking old habits is hard. There is a saying which, when accompanied by the Gallic shrug, expresses an entirely French blend of cynicism and resignation: Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose ... 'The more things change, the more they stay the same.' Like that second lockout in 2014 ... it was a forgone conclusion, quite frankly ... two years prior, WAC went into siege mode and stayed there. Where are they now?
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- The Orchestra Chair Endowment Question -- What is the current status of the endowment? What about the $8M matching grant? Has there been any matching? What ways can we plug in -- officially or otherwise -- to assist ASO and WAC in their efforts to bring the orchestra to its full complement?
- The Interested Parties Question -- Who needs to be involved in our efforts to maintain the financial and artistic level of the ASO? Interested parties consist of elected officials, arts groups, teachers, movers-and-shakers, community leaders, schools, e.g. We will continue to disseminate information to various concerned groups through email campaigns. Mr. Doug Hertz is advocating for tax money to support the arts! Read about it here: http://www.atlsymphonymusicians.com/. The ASOC blog's up-to-the minute Resources Page, maintained by Andrew Gee, is a valuable archive of press releases, op-ed pieces, editorials.
- The Art and Culture Awareness Question -- What is the current state of cultural growth in Atlanta? in Georgia? Answering this question is for WAC's benefit as well as the players. Many different arts groups show sturdy support and growing numbers on the SOSA Facebook page. How are WAC and ASO reaching into the community to build awareness and community relationships? Are these results being measured somehow?
- The Leadership Question -- Perhaps one of the most fundamental questions. What are results of the search for ASO's CEO? Who is on the search committee and who are the candidates? Can we get to know any of them? We know that in the past that 'absolute compliance with WAC' was a chief requirement for a CEO ... but will that serve ASO in the future? How about 'experience and success leading a world-class arts institution' as a chief requirement? What about Board members: what constitutes a good ASO Board member? Again, 'compliance' was a past prerequisite, but the angry exodus of board members during the lockout indicated that 'compliance' came at too high a price.
- The Support Group Question -- Who is dedicated to preserving the financial and artistic future of the ASO? We know there are groups affiliated with WAC and ASO; what are their functions? Who are their members? It is our hope that through all the social media outlets, two grass-roots organizations can continue to explore constructive and interesting ways of building the orchestra's profile in the community.
- SOSA is a force for community and world-wide awareness, getting the word out through the Facebook page, the SOSA blog, and Twitter. The support base for these efforts will grow exponentially as SOSA continues to be an up-to-date resource, SOSA's mission is to build community awareness of ASO and Atlanta arts programs, help stimulate and grow financial support through fundraisers/projects, promote ASO concerts and ticket sales and promote Foundation-sponsored concerts outside Symphony Hall. SOSA has a FB and Blog page.
- ATLSM Foundation (website only): The Foundation will also continue its work of finding playing opportunities, helping the players partner with band and orchestra directors in community schools, performing free concerts, coaching students, holding auditions and master classes. In future, there will be some overlap with SOSA as far as community awareness projects, which benefit the Foundation's educational outreach mission.
Let's assume that the collective 'we' did learn something from only two horrific experiences. Let's assume that four years from now, a 'transformation' has taken place: in that time, players and player advocacy groups have built bridges between the orchestra leadership, staff, board members, donors, the community of audiences, and fellow WAC divisions to allow smooth, meaningful communication and mutual support. Audiences are up. Money is being raised; debts are being paid down. Players have taken a measure of control over their destiny, even to helping choose board members and leadership. And as proof of the environment of trust, carefully nurtured, all parties are working together in a shared artistic mission. They did it in San Francisco; we can do it here.
The ASO's future depends on our accepting new genres of thought, if you will, opening our minds to the reality that in breaking old destructive patterns, we can actually change a predicted outcome.
When the future generation celebrates ASO's 100th birthday, our combined efforts today will account for the number of candles on the cake.


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We so far cannot confirm that Pharamond has had any luck attracting spirits at all. It may not be possible for spirits in the Fade to even see someone who has so long been Tranquil. He wishes to continue the experiments. We will stay and observe until he is ready to leave.
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Turn key townhouse in Pointe Claire Village. Fully renovated in 2017. Steps to Kinsmen park, Beaconsfield golf course, shops/cafes and restaurants in Pointe Claire village.
New kitchen with quartz counters, new floors throughout, renovated bathroom with oversize tub and heated floors. Open concept main floor and patio doors to south facing deck and yard. Finished basement with playroom and laundry/powder room. All new appliances included. Longer term lease preferred. No pets/smokers.


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The Web of Hope Mission Group used the following DVD at its meeting and would like to encourage other groups to view this important film. "The Refugees of the Blue Planet" is a hard‐hitting documentary that brings us to the heart of major issues confronting humanity.
Each year, millions of people the world over are driven to forced displacement. Global warming and the unbridled exploitation of natural resources are degrading the life‐supporting environments of rural populations. This film sheds light on the little‐known plight of a category of individuals who are suffering the repercussions.
The numbers of environmental refugees is growing. From the Maldives to Brazil, and even closer to home, here in Canada, the disturbing accounts of people who have been uprooted are amazingly similar.
Their story is one of rage, powerlessness, injustice and betrayal."
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While Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney managed to free up some cap space at the NHL trade deadline on Monday, Torey Krug has yet to ink a contract extension with the organization.
The 28-year-old defenseman said in September that he would be willing to take a pay cut to remain with the Bruins. He likely won't agree to a massive discount, though, especially considering he's expected to be paid similarly to Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, who makes $8 million per year.
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The latest report from The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun doesn't sound too promising for Boston. According to LeBrun, NHL agents believe that Krug will sign a deal from anywhere between $7.5 and $8 million per season -- noting that Boston will not be willing to pay Krug more than stars David Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron.
Here's LeBrun:
Boston won't want to pay Krug more than Pasta ($6.66-million AAV) or Bergeron ($6.875-million AAV),'' an agent said, according to LeBrun. "I think Krug could get $7-million AAV if goes free, maybe $7.5 million.'
"I would value him between $7.5 million to $8 million," another agent said. "Call him what he is, a consistent 50-point offensive D-man and point a game guy in playoffs.
LeBrun's prediction? Unfortunately for Boston, he believes Krug will hit the open market this summer.
Sweeney's latest update on contract negotiations with Krug also doesn't sound too promising -- noting that he has stayed in contact with Krug, but there is no timeline for a deal to be made.
Boston also needs to re-sign key free agents in Jake DeBrusk (RFA), Zdeno Chara (UFA), Jaroslav Halak (UFA) and Matt Grzelcyk (RFA), among others. So, they'd be in a very sticky salary cap situation if they were to give Krug between $7.5-8 million per year.
NHL Rumors: Big payday expected for Torey Krug, with Bruins or elsewhere originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston


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Today there are more options than ever for including kids in your outdoor entertaining space. System Pavers explains how picking the right elements, right design and the right company to help create that space are critical. Mr. Handyman shares what jobs are perfect for a handyman and why their licensing makes them the best option when it comes to home repairs. Plus, Reborn Cabinets is passionate about educating homeowners through their events and seminars and joins us to share their core values and details on their next event.


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A French man named Blaise Popkal created mechanical calculations in 1642. This device was named Pascalen. Later, in his honor, a modern programming language named Computer has been named Pascal.
Abacus is considered as the first device in computer history. That is, the history of computer started with abacus. Abacus was a series of capsules that were arranged in a frame and counting instruments. Although the abacus is invented, it can not be said correctly.
Many think that it is made of the Babylonian civilization. In 450/500 BC, the abacus machine was considered to be a counting machine in Egypt and China. At present, in the era of electronic development of electronic technology, in particular countries in China, Japan, Russia, etc., the abacus device is still used. As a sign of tradition, they continue to carry thousands of years of age abacus devices.
Even though it is able to meet the needs of the society, the need of a more advanced machine is required for counting work in the medieval period. On the basis of the needs and needs of life, it changes so much that the need for automatic equipment is required. In view of the goal of facilitating calculation, Scottish mathematician John Napier discovered the algorithm system in 1614. This method is also called Napier bone.
Using this method, German scientist William Oureate invented the round slide rule. That was the year 1922. The following year, another German scholar named Schmidt discovered wheel gear-driven device to multiply numerical numbers.
A French man named Blaise Popkal created mechanical calculations in 1642. This device was named Pascalen. Later, in his honor, a modern programming language named Computer has been named Pascal.
Computer does not come at the present stage. There have been many steps to overcome this. In 1951, the first electronic computer Universe (UNIVAC = Universal Automatic Computer) was discovered by the efforts of various mathematicians. After Pascal, in 1671, German mathematician Gottfried Von Leibniz developed a more advanced computing device based on Pascal's device. Its instrument could have been added by addition. Subtract, multiply, divide and output can be determined.
He first invented the method of multiplying by adding a repetition. In 1801, Professor Charles Babbage tried to create automated calculation instruments for the first time. He named his proposed device Analytical Engine. In 1833, the concept of its planned analytical engine was considered as a form of modern computer. That is why Charles Banks is also called the father of the computer.


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When I suffered my miscarriage back in the summer, the question hung in the air; Would my husband and I like to try to conceive again?
This was a hard thing to think about while I dealt with my grief. I felt like there would be time later to decide this. Then we got the all clear from my doctor. We are physically able to try to conceive. But am I prepared mentally?
The miscarriage shattered the world I lived in previously. In that world, nothing bad could happen, I was a super pregnancy unicorn. With my first son, I was very sick and lost 30 lbs., due to my nausea. I couldn't keep anything down. Somehow, he managed to grown to a whopping 9.5 lbs! I don't know how I did it, but I did. With my second son, I was scared of giving birth. I was 11 years older and not in the great shape I was in at 25 years old. Would I be strong enough? Apparently, I was too strong, as I barely got into my first good push and the doctor yelped "Whoa, whoa, whoa!" – the baby was already out!
So, I felt like I was made to have babies. It just seemed to go well for me. Extreme nausea aside, most people didn't even realize I was pregnant until I was almost due. My tall frame made for plenty of room for little ones to grow.
Back in the summer, in that doctor's office, with no heartbeat to be found, I just knew it must be something wrong with the equipment. Things just work out for me, this couldn't happen to me.
But it did happen.
Now, we have to decide if we want to try again. We are certain we want another child, but now the worries are around every corner. I am fallible.
The questions are many and none are productive thoughts. "What if it happens again?" "What if we struggle to get pregnant?" "What if the doctor missed something?" "Can I stand to go through that again?"
To dwell on negative thoughts such as these is not helpful, but they creep into your mind, and you can't help it. Before, I would just assume things would be fine, but now, I know better. Things can go awry, for apparently no reason. But it's in that fact that I find my hope to push past the negative fears in my head.
There was nothing I could have done to save my baby.
So, going forward, I can only do my best, and hope that we will be blessed once again with good news. I will use my fear to motivate me to a healthier state, both physically and mentally. Because to let my fear paralyze me will cause me to miss out on what's to come.


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Did you know, that as a UCT student you have access to a whole host of services from Google? Now, you might think "Oh but I already have a Gmail account! I can already use Google Drive! Well, if you're using your UCT student account to log in – you get 10TB of space rather than the usual few gigabytes! This plus a whole host of other google services is available to you as a student – all to make your life easier. See more here.
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When perusing for papers, scouring for sources or finding features to add to your latest bit of cutting edge research it's important to remind yourself just how fallible our most trusted finding tools can be. Even Google, especially with it's 'featured answers' feature, can lead you astray. It's incredibly important to check your sources and make sure they are backed up themselves by research and peer review. Vox has more to say on the matter here:


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I admit: when I first started drawing these little dino people, I drew them in robes because I didn't want to figure out how their limbs worked. After drawing a few statues of non-robed critters, I have a much better understanding of what my li'l boys and gals actually look like.
Original plans for this drawing were a lot more ambitious, with ruined buildings and sunsets… but then I got tired.


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The evidence of Global Warming and its associated climate changes are here for sure and the need for cutting down the release of green house gasses has never been so urgent than today. As the delegates from more than 140 countries across the globe are meeting for the climate talks in Lima, new information about the ill effects of global warming is being revealed.
Methane or CH4 is a component of many things and it is produced in the intestine of herbivorous animals as well as man. It is methane which gives flatulence its characteristic smell. It also is one of the most potent green house gases and its release into the atmosphere could aggravate the changing climate.
Researchers from the University of Washington have unearthed a possibility of millions of tons of Methane into the atmosphere due to the melting of carbon deposits as the temperatures of the water in the intermediate depths of Pacific Ocean rise
Evan Solomon, a University of Washington assistant professor of oceanography said, "Methane hydrates are a very large and fragile reservoir of carbon that can be released if temperatures change. I was skeptical at first, but when we looked at the amounts, it's significant."
The waters of the Pacific Ocean at depths of 500 meters are warming and this phenomenon is suspected to be happening in the Sea of Okhotsk, located between Russia and Japan. The surface water becomes dense and spreads before sinking all through the Pacific.
The study estimates that 4 million metric tons of methane has been released from hydrate decomposition off the coast of Washington in the period between 1970 to 2013.Proximity to the tectonic activities makes the Northwest Pacific a hot bed of methane hydrates.
Similair studies conducted earlier reveals that the Sea of Okhotsk has become warmer in the past 50 years. The warm waters from the Sea of Okhotsk take 10 to 20 years to cross the Pacific.
The melting of the Methane Hydrates is much akin to the pattern in which snow lines move over land as the temperatures rise. In the oceans the frozen methane hydrates retreats into colder, deeper waters.
Scientists do not know what will happen to Methane when it will be released from the hydrates. Theory is that the methane will be used by the bacteria on the ocean floor or in the water itself and will make the water more acidic and less oxygenated. This could have catastrophic effects on the oceans ecosystem.


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I just found out about this blog roll, so I am a little late with the school room week pictures.
This is our dining/craft room where we spend a big portion of the day. Please excuse the photos, it's a cloudy day, so they're very dark.
This is the craft cabinet that my fabulous hubby put together for us. It's an old cabinet from our kitchen that we removed when we put a pantry in. He repainted it and put a nice new counter top on it and wha-la! We have a great storage space for our oodles on craft supplies!
This is our library/family room. We just switched our house around so that the books would be in the bigger, brighter room. We're loving all the space we have to spread out and read and play games. This room is really warm in the winter when we have a fire going. We almost never leave it.
Since we're mostly unschoolers, we don't really "do" school. When we do work on something, we just find the place that is the most comfortable and well suited to our project and set up shop. Sometimes that's at the kitchen table, sometimes it's snuggling on the couch and sometimes it's sprawled out on the floor. I think it really suits us to be flexible and respect the different work needs of each member of the family.


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Posted by Crackers on September 24, 2006, at 16:02:02
In reply to Useful psychology and psychotherapy books, posted by Dinah on September 22, 2004, at 20:15:16
The Courage to Heal. It's a wonderful book and the title is true. If you are dealing with child sexual abuse issues it takes one heck of alot of courage to go down that road for recovery but it's well worth the journey in the end.
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20060911/msgs/688744.html


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I want to thank you all for not only taking the time to read my blogs, but also for checking out my site. It's an honor to have you here and of course interact with you. This entry will be shorter, just wanting to touch base on what you can expect from me and my blogs.
First, all my current and coming soon published work will be updated regularly. There will be links to where you can purchase or leave reviews. Second, events will be updated as they are scheduled. This is your opportunity to not only meet me but get your copies signed or pictures taken. I'm always up for a selfie with a fan, as long as you tag my Instagram in it. 😉
Third, I will be writing blogs of mixed variety. These can range from short teasers of the upcoming novel, a simple account of my day, advice on how to handle the writing/publishing world, along with short stories. *It's important to read the mature rating on blogs, for some might contain erotic language.* Fourth, updated on pages I have or am part of. Sharing other writers that I believe you would enjoy reading.
I ask you please like/follow all my other pages, I would love to interact with you and hear your thoughts about a piece you've read. All I ask, please conduct yourself in an adult manner and never give spoilers.
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Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo
The study of Argentina mainly covers the period 2003 to 2016. Within that period, the use of social dialogue to address the informal economy resulted in a 1440 per cent increase of the minimum wage for informal workers between 2003 and 2013. Undeclared employment plummeted from 48.3% in 2003 to 33.5% in 2017. Furthermore, the number of self-employed workers contributing to the social security system rose to 2.7 million in 2013. This social improvement also reached the sphere of collective bargain agreements, between 2011 and 2017 over 33 collective bargain agreements referred to the informal economy.
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News about the journal, new articles, free downloads and more
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A motley group of international aid bloggers, practitioners, and critics. Interested in impact, poverty, evidence, and throwing things off planes.


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September 25, 2018
Not only do we offer the best prices in the industry due to our low overheads and in-house assets, but we are considered an industry leader with more than 101 years combined aeromedical experience. We are also fully accredited with International Assistance Group which means our reach extends to just about anywhere Australians travel.


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The GAERF 2018 Student Design Competition Presents…
Design and print an appealing, informational label for a fictitious product (of your choice) that showcases its unique brand and influences the decision to purchase.
Read and follow the official competition rules and guidelines.
Post/view questions and comments on Facebook/GAERF Student Design Competition.
Download competition flyer.
Enter online, AND complete the entry by mailing the printed label, the label placement illustration, and a copy of the completed entry form.
The competition is open to all students attending recognized secondary or post-secondary institutions in the continental United States and are studying in a graphic communications/printing, advertising, graphic design or interactive media program. Instructors are responsible for submitting student entries. All entries become the property of the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) and may be reproduced and distributed. Entries will not be returned.
Entries selected by GAERF will judged by a panel of industry professionals. Judging criteria is listed in the official competition rules and guidelines.
1st Place Awards:
$2,000 plus a two-day all expenses paid trip for the student and instructor to attend PRINT 18 in Chicago, IL October 1-2, 2018. (one secondary school winner; one post-secondary school winner)
2nd Place Awards:
$1,500 (one secondary school winner; one post-secondary school winner)
3rd Place Awards:
$1,000 (one secondary school winner; one post-secondary school winner)
First place winners will receive their awards at PRINT 18 during Career Awareness Day October 2, 2018.
All other winners will receive their awards via USPS delivery by October 31, 2018.
All student entries will be showcased online at gaerf.org and in PRINT 18's Workforce Solutions pavilion.
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Josh Freeman debacle is on Leslie Frazier, report says
The Josh Freeman experiment was clearly an embarrassment for the entire Vikings organization, but the question remains: Was it mostly the fault of the guy who signed Freeman, GM Rick Spielman, or the guy who decided to play him less than two weeks after he was signed, Coach Leslie Frazier?
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The answer, according to a report from USA Today's Tom Pelissero, is that the fault lies mostly with Frazier, who was fired on Monday. (Spielman, on the other hand, kept his job.)
Pelissero, a former Vikings beat writer for 1500 ESPN, says he interviewed several Vikings players for his story. (None of them went on record with their names) They don't mince words.
"You could tell Josh did not know the offense," one of the players said. "Practices did not really go that well that week. But Coach Frazier was in the team meetings like, 'Oh, I think this is the best week of practice we've had all year.' And everyone's like, what? What are you talking about?"
The result, of course, was one of the worst individual performances in Vikings history in front of a national television audience during Monday Night Football.
Another player simply characterized the Freeman experience as a "debacle."
"When they started Josh in that Giants game, we were as confused as anybody," he continued.
Freeman was available after a rare in-season release from Tampa Bay, an organization that just months before viewed him as a franchise quarterback. But questions about his work ethic and character were raised amid a public feud with the head coach, and Bucs brass decided to cut their losses in early October.
According to Pelissero, Freeman didn't do anything to reassure people about himself during his time in Minnesota.
"Four people with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports that Freeman was late for numerous meetings in his roughly three months with the Vikings," Pelissero writes. "A third player said Freeman often was among the last players to the facility." (Pelissero adds that "one of Freeman's agents" denies the report.)
Rushing that sort of guy into the lineup didn't sit well with the Vikings players, Pelissero reports, and Frazier compounded the mistake by continuing to take a carousel approach to the quarterback position. Over the course of the season, Frazier went from Ponder to Cassel to Freeman to Ponder to Cassel again while the team disappointed by losing twice as many games as they won while finishing last in a terrible NFC North.
It goes to show that nice guys aren't necessarily good football coaches, though it looks like Frazier won't be unemployed for long. Reports are circulating this morning that he's in talks to become the defensive coordinator for Lovie Smith -- the new head coach in Tampa Bay, of all places.
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