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Summary: On Halloween, Xander didn't dress as a soldier: he dressed as a Ghost ...
26 Mar 12
14 Jun 13
Chapter Six
It lives! Back by popular demand, chapter the sixth!
No, seriously, this is not dead, I've just got a few other projects I'm working on. Please, enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Chapter Six
Neither Buffy the Vampire Slayer or the Paladin of the Shadows series belong to me, but to Joss and John respectively. I'm just playing.
Xander woke up feeling great. The fact that a beautiful Slayer was lying curled up next to him, her head resting on his chest, probably had something to do with that.
he mused, as her stroked her hair,
that was one night I'm not going to forget in a while.
Kendra had proven to be an enthusiastic and compliant lover, eager to please and eager to learn. Thanks to Mike's memories, Xander was well versed in the mechanics of sex, and although he tried not to think about some of the Kildar's more exotic proclivities, it did greatly enhance his confidence in bed.
Speaking of which, they were using the fold out couch in one of the teacher's staffrooms. Fortunately it was Saturday, and the school was deserted for now.
Giles will probably be in later, but for now we have the place to ourselves. Thank goodness G-man insisted that we all get our own copies of his keys to the school. Illegal, but it saves a lot of lock picking.
His hand stroked its way down to the glossy black skin of the girl's naked back, and she groaned as he trailed his fingers in idle patterns across her shoulder blades. Her eyes flickered open, and she smiled. "Good morning," she said, her voice a throaty purr.
"It is now," he said with an answering smile, and he reached up with his free hand to caress her cheek. Her eyes closed again as she pressed herself against his hand, and his smile turned into a grin as she shivered against his body. "You know why?"
"No," she lied softly.
"Because," he suddenly rolled over so that he was on top of her, his hands on either side of her head, looking down into her eyes. "Because I get to do this again," he said, pressing his morning hardness against her belly, and she reflexively opened her legs, letting him rub himself against her.
He paused as she shuddered. Lowering himself down, he gently kissed her full lips. "Hey, Kendra. Are you okay? With this, I mean. Hell, we only met yesterday ..."
She answered by reaching up to stroke his cheek. "It's alright," she whispered. "Last night was ... amazing. Please ..." her eyes opened, and he could see her need, open on her face. " ... more?"
Reassured, he grinned again and flexed his hips. Her eyes squeezed shut and her back arched, squealing as he pressed himself back inside her, her hands finding their ways to clutch at his shoulders, leaving red finger marks on his skin as she started on her first climax of the day.
*** *** ***
On the other side of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Mike was working through his non-harem related afternoon workout, breathing heavily as he swung the free-weights. The strain and sweat of simple exercise helped clear his mind as he processed the conversations he had had with the elders that morning.
Mother Lenka had revealed that she had, much like Katya, been taken from a Russian orphanage. Unlike Cottontail, she was taken in by a well-respected Party man, who was also secretly a member of the Council of Watchers. For six years, the young girl was trained, educated and indoctrinated, as befitted a Potential Slayer.
"There are many such," she had said, her normally amused tone flat and formal. "Dozens, or hundreds of girls, all around the world. Many of them are found by the Council, while others are not. They do not explain such things to the Potentials ... to us.
"Then I turned nineteen, and it became clear that I was never going to be Chosen. My Watcher, the man who had raised me, who had been like a father to me, gave me some rubles, a coat, and sent me away, saying that I had been a waste of his time, and was now useless to the Cause."
The young Lenka had wandered, working as a model, as a courtesan, even a simple street hooker, before finally hooking up with a young Red Army soldier named Devlich, a Keldara farmer who was returning to his home Valley after the Great Patriotic War. Adjusting to the Keldara way of life had been hard, but she managed, carving out a position for herself, apprenticed to the 'high priestess' and initiated into the Mysteries of the Families.
These Council bozos are a real bunch of assholes
, he mused as he forced himself through another set of curls. The intel girls had discovered very little about the Council, as he had expected, but working backwards from the Giles files, and about how his Green Card had been expedited, they were able to piece together a surprising amount of data. First of all, they were richer than God, with dozens of properties all around the former British Empire, and beyond. They were also old, signs of the organisation going back to the Civil War ... the
Civil War.
Money, influence in governments, lots of power in general. And their best effort at supporting their primary asset was a middle-aged librarian and a cage full of antique weapons!
Alright, I'm thinking that the Slayer might be in need of a new patron.
*** *** ***
"Come on Giles, there's gotta be something you can do!"
Giles sighed as he indicated that Xander should sit again, which brought to Xander's attention that he had leapt to his feet. Somewhat deflated, he sank back into the overstuffed chair he had been sitting on.
Giles waited for Xander to settle, then continued. "Xander, I'm well aware that you and Kendra have become, well, rather close in a short time. And heaven knows that, with the kind of life she, that is, any Slayer leads, even the smallest amount of happiness she can have is a wonderful thing."
Xander nodded gravely, silently hoping that Giles was at least partially ignorant of exactly how 'close' he and Kendra had been on the library table the night before.
"But Mr Zabuto, and the other members of the Council are adamant. Kendra was here for the purpose of defeating a specific evil, which we now know was the healing of Drusilla."
"Yeah, but how do we know? I mean, come on, this is Sunnydale, there's a big bad evil thingy rising every Thursday night! What if she was supposed to be here to stop, I don't know, a dragon attack, or a plague of zombies! Then where would you be? I'll tell you where, getting roasted with something eating your brains, that's where!"
"Xander, that's enough!" snapped Giles, and Xander suddenly realised he was standing again, and shouting. He raised his hands in surrender, and sat down ... again.
"Now," continued Giles in a deliberately calm and measured tone, "I wish you to know that I did everything in my power to have Kendra reassigned to Sunnydale on a permanent basis. I was here all night on the phone to London, Kingston and Moscow - heaven knows what my phone bill is likely to be this month! And despite my efforts, I'm afraid that Quentin Travers, the leader of the Council, was quite specific. Whatever else, there is still evil elsewhere in the world that needs to be fought. Buffy is, well, tied down here, by her family, by her school, and by the Hellmouth. Having a second Slayer active is an amazing opportunity which has never before occurred, to allow the Council to essentially have the Slayer in two locations at once, both defending the Hellmouth
being able to strike at other hotspots around the planet."
Xander groaned. "Look, G-man, I get that. Hell, it's a good idea! My problem is that they're just going to ship Kendra from one hellhole to the next! The least they could do would be to let her come back here between missions, give her some downtime. Giles, soldiers get time off between deployments. It's not just the military being nice: combat is trauma, emotional as well as physical. You can't just keep sending Kendra back into the field time and time again! She'll burn out! I mean, come on, you've studied the diaries! You can't tell me that it's never occurred to any of you bozos at the Council?"
Giles was quiet for a moment, then removed his glasses. "Xander ... to be frank, no, it never has occurred to most Watchers. To be completely honest, no Slayer has ever lasted long enough for combat fatigue to become a serious problem. The candle simply burns out too bright to burn for long."
Xander glared at Giles, then closed his eyes. "Giles, they're gonna kill her. She'll take down a shitload of bad guys first, but in the end she's got nothing to live for. They're not letting her
Giles hesitated, then stood up and walked over to where Xander was sitting, and knelt down and laid a hand on his shoulder. "She does now, my boy," he said softly but firmly. "She has you, and Buffy, and Willow, and for God's sake even Cordelia. She knows that we are here, that her efforts keep us safe, just as ours keep her safe. And never fear, I still have some favors to call in and strings to pull. Hope is not lost, Xander. This is, in your vernacular, only the battle. The war continues."
Xander reached up and laid his hand over Giles, and met his gaze levelly. "Kendra's got you too, Giles, and that's a hell of a lot." His gaze hardened. "And one of these days I'm going to have a chat with Sammy Z about his Watching methods.
"The chat is going to involve sledgehammers."
*** *** ***
The goodbye at the taxi was heartfelt. Kendra surprised everyone by accepting a hug from Buffy, Willow and Xander, and shocked the other girls a little by stealing a quick but passionate kiss from the boy before slipping into the cab. With promises to write and call when possible, she drove off towards the airport, leaving Xander standing sadly between his girls.
Then Willow turned to him, face stern. "And what was all that about, mister?" she demanded, a glint of humor in her eyes.
He shrugged. "We got to talking last night, after you guys went home. Talking led to hugging, then kissing, then ... hey, a gentlemen never tells everything, right?" he said, holding his hands up defensively.
"Gentlemen? True. But you?" said Buffy, smiling, before sliding her arm through his. "Come on, Xan, spill!"
"Yeah," said Willow, taking his other arm. "What was it like, you know, making out with a Slayer?"
Buffy poked her head around Xander's chest to look quizzically at her friend, who realised what she said, and backpedaled. "Not that I want to know what it's like, kissing a Slayer, per say, because, you know, kissing girls? So icky."
"Hey, come on," protested Xander as they walked down the street. "I'm thinking this is a new side to you, Wills! Tell Dr Xander
about these feelings for super-powered females you've been having, ja?" he said, putting on his best Austrian accent.
"Yeah, Willow, it's the twenty-first century, it's cool to like girls," Buffy agreed, enjoying the way Willow's face was starting to resemble her hair.
"How did we get from Xander making out with Kendra in the library to this?" Willow complained.
"Just lucky, I guess," Buffy said brightly. Then her eyes widened. "You made out with Kendra in the
"Yep," he said, a note of pride entering his voice. "Right on Giles' table, too. We cleared the books off first, of course," he added.
"Ewww!" came from both sides, and he got slapped in the chest by two small hands.
Worth it.
*** *** ***
The Scoobies got together again later that afternoon, so Buffy and Giles could train, and Willow and Xander could work on their homework and to be there in case they were needed. Cordelia being there, really, was something of a mystery.
Xander went to the back of the stacks, searching for a reference for his paper on the Cuban revolution.
Have to admit, having Mike's memories is making schoolwork a heck of a lot easier. Now I only have to watch myself so that I don't go off on tangents mid-paper about Transnational Progressives ...
So he was a little surprised when Cordelia ambushed him in the Biography section. "Alright, Harris, we need to talk."
"Ookay," he said as the beautiful brunette glared at him, arms crossed beneath her breasts.
Now is not the time to be looking at those breasts, dumbass!
"I suppose this is about what happened in Buffy's basement, right?"
"You think?" the contempt dripped from Cordelia's voice.
"Well, I suppose there's a logical explanation for that," he said, trying to keep calm.
What the hell is it about this girl that gets me so damned mad? Why do I care about what she thinks of me? Come on, keep it calm, keep it cool, be the mature one.
"Yeah: you're a pervert!"
Xander reared back, completely astonished. "What? Me?"
"Ahah," affirmed Cordelia.
"Hey now, missie, I remember being the jumpee, not the jumper," he countered, unconsciously taking a step closer to her.
"In your dreams, loser. You've probably been planning that little stunt for months!"
"Right, so I hired the Buggiest assassin I could find so we'd get trapped in Buffy's basement, all so I could kiss you?"
"I wouldn't put it past you, Harris!" the two teens were now only a step apart. "Look, the point is, it's never going to happen again, so don't even try it!"
"I didn't try it in the first place!" he proclaimed, then remembered that the others were still in earshot, and lowered his voice. "And the thought of locking lips with you is enough to make my blood run cold. Believe me, that day is a memory I can do without," he lied.
Cordelia stepped closer, glaring up at Xander. "If you breathe a single word about this to
," she threatened.
"Heh, as if I'd want anyone to know!"
"Then it's erased."
"Never happened."
They stood there for a moment, breathing deeply, fury and frustration burning in their veins. Then suddenly they were in each other's arms, desperately clutching at each other, tongued dueling in a passionate, violent battle. A dim part of Xander's brain recalled that both of his best friends and one of the adults he most respected were still nearby, and he managed to steer himself and Cordelia further towards the back, finally reaching the back wall of the library. He pressed her up against the brick wall and attacked her mouth with renewed gusto.
"Don't ... don't think this means ... anything," she gasped, in between kisses. "You're still ... a loser."
"Oh, screw you ... princess," he panted back, one hand on the back of her head and the other squeezing her ass. Then he went back to making out with his mortal enemy.
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(lasik has been out for roughly ~10yrs or so but there seems to be a lot of complaints from 'once happy' patients now about outcomes recently.)
with silicone a lot of patients seem to have skin thinning, transparency. will that happen with goretex as well? (i read in another forum that with goretex as you get older you'll see white under your skin)
and if you had silicone for several years with skin thinning and get it replaced with goretex, will the skin still be as thin? and does goretex has irregularities that can be seen thru the skin?
another doc said that the goretex sits very close to the bone so that it will over time press on it and shrink the bone. is this like a michael jackson effect?


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The pie
I was at a startup angel session last night and it reminded my why I love the startup mentality so much.
All the participants where not interested in the end, as much as they were the process. Their interest was primarily in baking a pie they could be proud of. Which is the opposite to what we often see in the corporate scene. People whose interest is in getting the largest slice possible of a pie that someone else baked.
The key question we should ask ourselves, corporate executive or entrepreneur, is this: Are we baking or eating?
The last industrial relic
You probably don't know this but the office is a weird thing that only turned up when factories did. Sure Lawyers and accountants had them, but not in the corporate form they exist in today. The office was an addendum to where stuff got built. It was there by accident, it was there because the tools of the trade (office machinery) had not been democratized to the point where we could own and have them in our home. The strange thing is that, now we can work from home, the large majority of us still don't. Not because we don't want to, but mainly because large corporations lack trust.
Many of us would save time and money if they did not exist (both people & corporations)
I think it's the last industrial relic. It needs to be radically changed, even the name office is wrong. It sounds 'official' and full of rules. Sure we do need to work together sometimes – but personally I'd rather do that in some kind of creative collaboration space.
If offices really add that much value, then why do startups never have them? It's because entrepreneurs know they are expensive to run, out dated and redundant.
Jason Fried gives us his synopsis on this topic at a recent TED talk. Which I love – it's 20 minutes worth investing:
Seagull Management
I heard a great new (old?) terminology the other day called "Seagull Management"
Fly in, shit over everything, steal any hot chips or good food and fly away.
Of course all the other seagulls fight over the food that was stolen in the first instance. It's an intersting idea we see in many corporate scenarios, less often in start ups.
Here's an alternative idea "Koala Management"
Give birth to new things, put them on your back while you teach them to navigate the world, nurture them until they are strong enough to stand on their own two feet (four claws?).
No wonder seagulls have such a bad name, where Koalas are so loveable.
The real cost of meetings
Why we still have so many of them is beyond me. We know they waste a lot of time. We know they probably cost us more revenue than they generate. So what if we actually tried to quantify the real cost of meetings. Especially those with a cast of thousands, or say 5-10 people. Let me break it down.
Cost of meeting with 10 people in it:
10 people with an average annual salary of $100,000
Total salary of human resources = $1,000,000
Weekly cost of the salaries = $19,231
Cost of $480 an hour. So a 4 hour meeting costs just under $2000 to conduct in pure wages. Not to mention the cost of stuff not getting done while the meeting is happening. Or the cost of another weeks wages while people go away and think about it, before returing next week with the same 10 people to make the final decision.
Here's an idea. Put the $2000 in the middle of the table (the cost of the meeting in wages). If it finishes in half the time split 50% of the money between the participants. If it finishes in a quarter of that time, split 75% of the funds amonst the participants….
Startupblog says: the best decisions are those that get made. The decisions which have a chance of being wrong so we can cross them off the list. Having expensive meetings just elongates the process. Avoid them where possible.
Greenpeace vs Kitkat
Greenpeace recently launched a public awareness advertising campaign. The campaign was fairly hard hitting, but it wasn't generic, it was brand targeted. The campaign aimed at Nestle, who they claim makes their chocolate with Palm Oil. The issue with Palm Oil is that much of it is produced in areas which risk local orangutan populations. The advertisement is below – it comes with a warning for those with queezy stomachs.
It's interesting not because the advertisement is so hard hitting, but rather that Nestle got it removed from youtube based on a 'brand copy right' infringement. They said it infringed the kitkat brand trademark. The beauty of the internet is that nothing can truly be banned. It will just bubble up somewhere else, like Vimeo in this case. In addition Nestles corporate strategy of removing it, only fueled the fire and cause it to be shared around and had the opposite of the desired effect.
Big companies will have to realize that they can't hide stuff anymore. That we will pay more for ethical products. Now that we all have access to information distribution we have as much power as they do on important issues.
What does this mean for startups? Well it means we can play against the big guys. We have a palce for our voice if our dialogue is important enough. If our startup wants to create positive change. Maybe our launch strategy (gourment fair trade local chocolate company?) can spread the truth on the large corporate evil (enemy competitor) to grow their more earth friendly brand?
How to make your business appear smaller
I was inspired by a recent article from the Australian Anthill about making our business appear bigger than we are. But in the age of authenticity, do we really want that? Sure, appearing big can be a good thing depending on our audience. Certainly, the key point in the article to me was 'How to appear professional'. But why should professional be inextricably associated with big? Maybe the strategy should be to appear as small as possible. The current market place is not short of large corporates who are starting to understand the importance of personal service again. An example that comes to mind is the Bank of Queensland moving to a franchised branch model – where local ownership is of strategic importance to customers. Especially in such a tarnished industry as banking.
So why would we want to appear smaller than we are? Here's a couple of thought starters:
Service – it is implicit that service is better when dealing directly with a small group of people rather than a faceless corporation
Trust – Smaller companies are way more dependent on you as a customer. You matter more, so you can trust the fact that they will do all they can to keep you.
Underdog - People love to support the up and comer. The person having a real go. Being small should be embraced and leveraged. Often this might be the only reason people do business with you.
So in the spirit of small = good, here's the startup blog top 10 list of how to act small. Regardless of our actual revenue:
- Have personal contact details of team members on your website. Email, Skype cell phone.
- Remove pointless gatekeepers from your office who insulate hierarchy members from real customers
- Use real language in all written forms of communication. Use a human voice not corporate PR brochure parlance.
- Be honest when you stuff up. Admit it openly and quickly. Don't make decisions based on repercussions, but on what's right.
- Write terms and conditions (if you must have them) in a language anyone could understand
- Never call your audience your target. Business is is not skeet shooting, it is about delighting. You are performing for an audience, who can get up and leave at any time…. or even throw rotten tomatoes.
- Give responsibility to individuals not committees. Give them decision authority. It'll get done quicker and better.
- Don't gag your people. Allow anyone to comment on the company and what's happening. It'll be the best research you can ever do to find out what's really going on in your company. No ships will be sunk.
- Have a policy of common sense. Not written manuals no employee will ever read.
- Say, "Yes we are only a small company…. and here's why we are better…"
The white collar reality
It was easy for white collar workers to be smug during the 1980's. Their blue collar counterparts faced a dire future as hands on jobs increasingly went overseas to low cost labour markets. It even made it possible for information workers to extract larger salaries as the profitability of their organizations soared. The white collar desk jockey rode the wave of efficiency as corporations globalized and consolidated manufacturing.
Life has a funny way of going full circle. And now it's our turn, the white collar worker. We are also an endangered species in developed markets.
Yep, you and me. We too, will be outsourced. All us accountants, IP Lawyers, Engineers, Computer Programmers (insert university educated profession here).
Don't believe me? Then consider this: In India each year there are over 300,000 Engineering graduates and over 400,000 IT graduates who will happily work for 10% of what conglomerate X pays you right now. It's only a matter of time before large corporations, who are usually struggling for top line growth, can get over the emotional barrier of having a large corporate head office and go offshore. The spreadsheet will make that decision for them. But this time the barriers will be lower than when all the call center went overseas because consumers wont even notice. Society wont care either. They are sick of people earning well above average incomes in ivory towers. No one will feel sorry for us.
Micro outsourcing as provided by Elance, Odesk and Guru for entrepreneurs is just the test case. The head office is next.
What to do?
Stop being a factor of production and start organizing them. Stuff gets done, things can be built, and anything which is done at a desk is about to disappear to low cost labour markets. The way information workers can survive is through undertaking entrepreneurial endeavors (corporate & private). Be able to manage complex projects and by managing situations and people, not doing stuff. The age of the entrepreneur is about to become something which is so significant it changes work just like the industrial revolution did.
Startup blog says: Are you ready?
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Corporate Escape Artist – Jake Lodwick channeling
I've recently happened upon the Odwick project from serial creative Jacob Lodwick (founder of vimeo.com). Odwick is a 10 episode project I think most of my readers will like. I can't describe it. It seriously blew me away. So much so that I was trying to find a reason to post one of his videos right here on Startup blog. Thankfully the second to last video in the Odwick project gave me that opportunity. It's probably what many of us out there have felt while we resided in cubicle land, or still do feel if we haven't managed to pull off an escape yet.


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Ala Moana Farmer's Market moves to new location
A grand opening ceremony is slated for the Ala Moana Farmers' Market when it moves locations and changes its name.
Starting Saturday, October 5th, the Ala Moana Farmers' Market will move to the Ward Warehouse Parking lot along Auahi Street. It will then be called the Kakaako Farmers' Market.
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The first U.S. offensive of the Pacific War saw inexperienced U.S. troops facing an entrenched and experienced enemy.
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Pac-12 picks: Halloween could produce a real thriller
This is a weird week in the Pac-12, with only four games scheduled and four teams off. What's more, two of the games are booked for Thursday and Friday. That's the nature of college football in 2013, one of those years when teams have 14 weeks to play 12 games. On to the picks:
Thursday's game
Arizona State at Washington State, 8:30 p.m. MDT, ESPN
This is an intriguing game for Utah fans, involving two of the Utes' next three opponents. Something similar occurred Oct. 10, when USC hosted Arizona — and then both teams beat Utah this month.
In any case, this is a defining game for each team. ASU needs to win to stay alone atop the Pac-12 South and the Cougars need every victory they can get for bowl eligibility. It's difficult to imagine this being anything other than a wild adventure in Pullman, lasting late into Halloween Night. Arizona State 50, Washington State 38.
Friday's game
USC at Oregon State, 7 p.m. MDT, ESPN2
This is the worst team USC has taken to Corvallis in a long time, which is bad sign. Some very good Trojan teams have lost in their last three appearances at Reser Stadium. USC's defense should be strong enough to subdue the Beavers' great offense, particularly if the Trojans can pressure quarterback Sean Mannion as much as Stanford did. But USC probably lacks enough offense to keep up with OSU. Oregon State 24, USC 17.
Saturday's games
Arizona at California, 1:30 p.m. MDT, Pac-12 Networks
Arizona's win over Utah has some merit, considering the Utes were coming off an upset of Stanford. Otherwise, the Wildcats can become bowl-eligible this weekend via an unimpressive set of three nonconference wins, plus defeats of Colorado and Cal. The Bears might be able to put up some points against Arizona, but the league's worst defense won't be able to stop B.J. Denker, Ka'Deem Carey and the Wildcat offense. Arizona 45, California 24.
Colorado at UCLA, 5:30 p.m. MDT, Fox Sports 1
The Buffaloes like to think they're competing for bowl eligibility at 3-4, but there's only one California on their schedule. The biggest variable in this game is the mind-set of the Bruins, after losses at Stanford and Oregon. The offense scored a total of 24 points in those games. UCLA remains on track for a big season and can win the South title, but only if the offense gets cranked up again. UCLA 35, Colorado 17.


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An enjoyable enough listen, but, like the last few Nevada Barr mysteries getting just a bit 'samey' plot wise. As per usual: a remote wilderness, endangered by bureaucrats, a murderer among an isolated group, Barr's heroine Anna Pigeon is horribly threatened but juuuust manages to overcome the baddie and survive. Sigh. Nice vivid wilderness descriptions though.
"A delicious take on the world of the Borgias"
I finished this book and immediately bought the sequel, I really didn't want to leave the world that the author has (re)created. Set when Rodrigo Borgia become Pope, The Serpent and the Pearl was *very* enjoyable. It's just the sort of historical novel I like, with plenty of actual history wrapped around the tale, but not getting in the way of it. It's written from three alternating first-person points of view. There's the Pope's naive mistress (who shares a household with her mother-in-law and various Borgia bastards), a runaway-nun Venetian cook, and a very short but deadly bodyguard. The voices of each character are quite distinct, both in a story sense, and in the performers reading the story sense. I especially enjoyed the acerbic food-obsessed cook.
It ends on a slightly too abrupt cliff-hanger, though as I now have the next book, I'm not too worried (that was a very effective tactic there Ms Quinn).
All in all fine summertime escapism, also making me want to go back to Rome.
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This story is told from the perspective of a young woman whose greatest wish is to be a proper apprentice to her metalsmith-magician father. Instead, the assassination of the local Duke by a very bad man leads to her father's death. Fiametta has to find her own way, with the help of friends, to defeat her town's enemies. I enjoyed immersing myself in this world - the heroine is bright and appealing, and the secondary characters are rich and interesting, with plausible motivations and reactions. I love Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan sagas, but I would happily visit her version of sixteenth century Italy again.
"The most wonderful unlikely heroes"
Mr Abercrombie makes his unlikely heroes human and sympathetic, even when they are variously cruel, cowardly, venal, relentless, self-serving and vain. Beautifully read by Steven Pacey, who gives each character a distinct voice with a distinct attitude. Recommended for fans of fantasy set in brutal times - no sparkly vampires here.
"Still intriguing after all these years"
I first read Cyteen 25 years ago; nothing dates faster than imaginings of future technology (talk of fiche and faxes for example), but the core ideas behind Cyteen remain intriguing. The slower first part begins with an ageing Ariane Emory in charge of a sprawling business and scientific empire, the main product of which is gene-manipulated humans, the azi. From the moment azi are born from artificial wombs, they are trained and conditioned by carefully designed drug assisted ''tape' learning to be perfect workers, soldiers, or whatever. There's probably a bit much overview info on the political and scientific history and situation (the sort of stuff easily skim-read in a written novel), but there's also a murder mystery, a sinister security system, political terrorists and plenty of intrigue - all picking up pace as the story goes along.
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I love this series - this is the third of four, and I almost don't want to listen to the next, knowing that it's the last. The characters are strong and intriguing, the historical setting and context well explained without being over explained. Henry II is the Plantagenet King of England, and Adelia, a female doctor from Salerno reluctantly agrees to conduct one more investigation into some mysterious deaths for him. Evil outlaws and evil mother-in-laws, mad monks and lepers all play a part in this fine fine mystery. It's also beautifully read, with even the minor characters, men and women from different regions and levels of society, given voices that are distinctive and convincing without falling into irritating stereotype.
"A little less than riviting"
I struggled to pay attention during the extended sports anecdotes in the early part of this (not being American, I have no knowledge of or interest in football strategies for example). Nothing particularly wrong with the book, but I have read/heard the same basic ideas expressed more engagingly before.
"Great story"
This continues in the same world as the author's "Live Ships" trilogy, and includes some of the same characters, a few years on. The narrator voices the fine mix of interesting characters, human and inhuman, with convincing skill. The only minor annoyance is that it ends somewhat abruptly, albeit after 17 very enjoyable hours - a story that is very clearly "to be continued". Soon I hope!
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Once, ancient history was torrid current events. This tale tells of Caesar's early career including his role in the Spartacus slave rebellion, and is packed with great characters. Voicing the flawed heroes, depraved villians and the odd innocent bystander the narrator gets it just right too. The others in this series are definitely on my listening wish list.
"This should have been great!"
From the synopsis I expected "The Iron Tongue" to be exactly the kind of historical mystery tale that I most enjoy. Sadly however, the narrator's voice and the author's prose combined in a way that just couldn't hold my attention. I kept losing track of the characters and the plot, and eventually just gave up. Try some Roberta Gellis or Martin Stephen instead.
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Tab created and submitted by: Brandon N. AKA "funkyfingers99" Hey everyone, this is "Diana" by Paul Anka. I wrote this tab by listening to the song by ear. I"m also sure that this tab is 99.9% correct. Enjoy! INTRO: (Saxophone/Lead intro tune) e|------5/7----7--7--7---------------7---5---------------------------------| B|----------------------8---10---8-----------------------------------------| G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| A|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| X2 INTRO: (Rhythm chords) G Em C D VERSE 1: G Em I'm so young and you're so old C D This, my darling, I've been told G Em I don't care just what they say C D 'Cause forever I will pray G Em You and I will be as free C D As the birds up in the trees G Em C D G Oh... please... stay... by me..., Diana VERSE 2: (Same Chords as 1st verse) (G Em C D) Thrills I get when you hold me close Oh, my darling, you're the most I love you but do you love me Oh, Diana, can't you see I love you with all my heart And I hope we will never part Oh, please stay with me, Diana Bridge: C Cm Oh, my darlin', oh, my lover G Em Tell me that there is no other C Cm I love you with my heart D (D) Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh Verse 3 (Same Chords as Verse 1 and 2) (G Em C D) Only you can take my heart Only you can tear it apart When you hold me in your loving arms I can feel you giving all your charms Hold me, darling, ho-ho hold me tight Squeeze me baby with-a all your might G Em C D G Oh... please... stay... with me..., Diana G Em C D G Oh, please, Diana G Em C D G Oh, please, Diana G Em C D G Oh, please, Diana [END]
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Sermon Search Results for Holy Spirit Revival
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Church Growth is the Supernatual Work of the Holy Spirit
Series: Church Growth
Contributor: Ray Ellis (261 sermons shared)
Denomination: Free Methodist
Scripture: Acts 2:42-2:47
Shared: 7/12/2002
Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers us to do exceedingly
Scripture: John 16:13-16:16
Shared: 11/14/2005
Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, But Helps To Bring Out God's Best In Us And Teaches Us To Love What Is Difficult
Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God's Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult Rom. 8:26-28
Scripture: Romans 8:26-8:28
Shared: 10/18/2000
The Holy Spirit helps us view problems with the mind of Christ. When you are tempted to say, "All these problems make me think that my efforts are not worth it, remember Romans 8:28.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Shared: 10/18/2000
Jesus said, "I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!" (Luke 12:49). It's time to get ignited with the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives!
Contributor: Chris Jordan (399 sermons shared)
Denomination: Foursquare
Scripture: Acts 1:8
Tags: Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Baptism, Fire, Revival
Shared: 1/27/2006
The Holy Spirit gives you the authority to be lifted from your sorrow, depression or feelings of hopelessness. Paul prays, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Hol
Scripture: John 7:38
Shared: 10/18/2000
The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened i
Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-1:20
Tags: Revival, Holy Spirit
Shared: 9/11/2004
The Holy Spirit gives us God's secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has reveal
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2:16
Shared: 8/20/2004
The man went into the restaurant and said, "Do you serve crabs here?" And the waiter said, "Why, yes sir, we serve anybody here." Twelve principles for enhancing our attitudes.
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-1:20
Shared: 10/18/2000
As the Lord's return draws near, godlessness is increasing. Standards that have stood for decades are falling all around us. David has good news for you. There is hope! There is a positive way to look at life.
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-29:18
Shared: 10/18/2000


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Carmel Travel Guide
Carmel Attractions
Carmel Parks & Gardens
Cool Creek Park - Highway 31 and 145th Street. This beautiful park is a great place to take the family for a fun day out amongst nature, away from the more hectic city life. The park has a range of facilities, including children's playgrounds; an amphitheatre; a nature centre; picnic areas; and a few excellent trails through the woods.
Flowing Well Park - Located in East Carmel. This small park is another great place to take a break and relax. It is popular because of its unique well, which is said to be in the top five for fresh pure water supply. The well was discovered in 1904, and has been in use ever since. There is also a 1 mile nature trail, as well as a few picnic areas.
Carmel Restaurants and Bars
Carmel Restaurants
El Azabache Mexican Restaurant - 13710 N Meridian Street. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Carmel, and it is very popular with locals and tourists alike. They serve a wide range of excellent Mexican food, from tacos to fajitas and everything in between. This is the place to go for a taste of Mexico and an unforgettable dining experience.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill - 14711 US Highway 31 N. This is one of the most popular restaurants in Carmel, and is frequented by both locals and tourists. They serve a wide range of traditional American food, including ribs; steaks; and hamburgers. This is a great place to go for lunch or dinner.
Carmel Bars & Clubs
Old Town Tavern - 29 W Main Street. This tavern is one of the oldest bars in town, and is very popular with the older generation of locals. They serve a wide range of beers; wines; and spirits. This is a great place to relax, have a drink and mix with some of the locals.
Dooley O'Toole's - 162 E Carmel Drive. This is one of the most popular bars in Carmel, and is frequented by a mixed group of locals and tourists. The bar has video games; a jukebox; and a number of other games to play. This is a great place to have a drink and mingle with the locals.
Woody's Place - 40 E Main Street. This lively and fun bar is very popular with a mixed crowd of locals and tourists alike. They have big screen TVs that show live sporting events; pool tables; dart boards; and a jukebox available. This is a great place to have some fun, while meeting some of the locals.
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Some artists are just good at Social Media, and some artists even love interacting with other people. In my lectures & panels around the world I have always told musicians Twitter is a medium which works best for an artist who enjoys going to the merch table at the end of a show, shaking hands (a bottle of anti-bac in pocket) and signing vinyl, possibly even breasts. But for creative introverts, Social Media is a dish best served cold.
For those who don't reside in the digital media bubble, blogging is still an abstract verb looming over the undercurrent of social media nuisances interrupting the daily routine of an otherwise productive artist.


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Thermolysin In Complex With UBTLN26
The binding of four congeneric peptide-like thermolysin inhibitors has been studied by high-resolution crystal structure analysis and isothermal titration calorimetry. The ligands differ only by a terminal carboxylate and/or methyl group. A surprising non-additivity of functional group contributions for the carboxylate and/or methyl groups is detected. Adding the methyl first and then the carboxylate group results in a small Gibbs free energy increase and minor enthalpy/entropy partitioning for the first modification, whereas the second involves a strong affinity increase combined with large enthalpy/entropy changes. However, first adding the carboxylate and then the methyl group yields reverse effects: the acidic group attachment now causes minor effects, whereas the added methyl group provokes large changes. As all crystal structures show virtually identical binding modes, affinity changes are related to rearrangements of the first solvation layer next to the S(2)' pocket. About 20-25 water molecules are visible next to the studied complexes. The added COO(-) groups perturb the local water network in both carboxylated complexes, and the attached methyl groups provide favorable interaction sites for water molecules. Apart from one example, a contiguously connected water network between protein and ligand functional groups is observed in all complexes. In the complex with the carboxylated ligand, which still lacks the terminal methyl group, the water network is unfavorably ruptured. This results in a surprising thermodynamic signature showing only a minor affinity increase upon COO(-) group attachment. Because the further added methyl group provides a favorable interaction site for water, the network can be reestablished, and a strong affinity increase with a large enthalpy/entropy signature is then detected.
Water makes the difference: rearrangement of water solvation layer triggers non-additivity of functional group contributions in protein-ligand binding., Biela A, Betz M, Heine A, Klebe G, ChemMedChem. 2012 Aug;7(8):1423-34. doi: 10.1002/cmdc.201200206. Epub 2012 Jun, 25. PMID:22733601
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
[THER_BACTH] Extracellular zinc metalloprotease.
About this Structure
3t8g is a 1 chain structure with sequence from Bacillus thermoproteolyticus. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA.
See Also
- Biela A, Betz M, Heine A, Klebe G. Water makes the difference: rearrangement of water solvation layer triggers non-additivity of functional group contributions in protein-ligand binding. ChemMedChem. 2012 Aug;7(8):1423-34. doi: 10.1002/cmdc.201200206. Epub 2012 Jun, 25. PMID:22733601 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.201200206


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What are the Available Environment Variable Types With Examples, Environment Variables in QTP
What are the types of environment variables in QTP ?
Environment Variables in QTP quite same as like global variables that can be used through any part of the script. Actually These variables are very useful when you would like to variable to be divided across multiple re-usable function and actions.
There are mainly Three types of Environment Variables in QTP:
- Built in (Its Read Only)
- User Defined Internal (Read Only Also)
- User Defined External (Read / Write only)
EXAMPLE:- Following syntax can be used to set the Environment Variable:
Environment.Value("Name1") = "Mytest"
Using following Syntax Environment Variable values can be retrieve:
Environment.Value("Name1") – It will populate return the name as Mytest
Environment.Value("OS") – It will return our system OS
Built in Variable: These variables generally shows the info about the test script where the test script required to run. Like Operating system and Test path. These variables are permissible from all test scripts scenarios and designated as a read only.
Variable = Environment("environment variables myname")
Variable = Environment("environment variables myname")
'Following are the In built Environment Variables Msgbox Environment("OS1") Msgbox Environment("OSVersion1") Msgbox Environment.value("ProductDir1") Msgbox Environment.value("ProductName1") 'path where Tests Script result for the current test is saved Msgbox Environment("ResultDir1")
Internal User Defined Variables:
These types of variables commonly define within the test script. These variables are saved with tests script and permissible only with in the tests script.
'You can create their own environment variable as "Url"
Environment.Value("Url1")= "http:\\www.yahoo.com"
Systemutil.Run "firefox.exe",URL1
External User Defined Variable:
External User Defined: Such variables which are already defined in the enable external environment variable file. These can be generated with the help of a list of variable values pair in an outer file in the format of .xml;
Steps How to create External User Defined Variable:
File – Settings – Environment – Select the type of variable like user defined – Just click on Add icon (+) - Now just enter the value and name of variable – Click on OK – Click Export – Now just browse the path and then enter the name of file – Now save this xml file which have the extension .xml – click on OK
Associate Environment variable File (xml):
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The transition of the watchdog titlePosted: September 15, 2012 Filed under: Response | Tags: Meredith, Post1 3 Comments
One of the first phrases we learn in our media classes is "watchdog journalism." It is the job of journalists to be the public's protector by unveiling wrongdoing.
Today, those roles are switching hands.
In a world where digital media allows us to fire off information in a matter of seconds, journalism has become a much more competitive arena of who can break a story first. However, first does not always mean correct. It should not who can get the story first, but who will be first to get it right.
In his book 'Mediactive,' Dan Gillmor asks the question, "What is it about breaking news that causes us to turn off our logical brains?"
I admit that I am guilty of taking information at face value when it comes from sources I had grown accustomed to treating as credible at all times. So I will take that breaking tweet or news story and republish it to my followers. And then when it comes to light that the first information was false, I join the rest of the crowd in chastising that media corporation.
Quite hypocritical of me, I'm ashamed to say. I should instead take personal responsibility and work on my media literacy skills.
This is the overarching idea that Gillmor introduces in his book. He outlines five principles of media consumption: be skeptical, exercise judgment, open your mind, keep asking questions and learn media techniques. By keeping these ideas in mind, we can become better media consumers.
We need to discover all sides of a story for ourselves. If there is something questionable in a news story, we should dive into it more before just accepting it with the rest of the mainstream media consumers. We have to think critically about where we are taking in this information and how it was gathered and reported. If we believe one thing, we should explore the opposing view to find true balance. We have to understand the purpose and goals of different media producers. And we should never stop asking questions.
Basically, we cannot be passive. We must be active.
"Yet you, or I, or almost anyone we know, can create something as trustworthy as that piece of fiction was deceitful." – Gillmor
These principles of media consumption are just a part of developing the media literacy needed to navigate information in the digital world. And in practicing these, we are holding media producers reliable for what they say. We are forcing transparency on their part, for they demand it from others.
The public is now the watchdog of the media producers.


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Toby Stephens will star opposite Maria Bello in NBC's remake of Prime Suspect, Deadline reports.
In the update, Bello stars as detective Jane Timoney, who needs to prove herself in the male-dominated New York precinct. Stephens will play her live-in boyfriend with an ex-wife who doesn't want their son staying over with him and Jane.
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Social and Economic Security
The following is taken from Yisrael Beytenu's official platform, written ahead of the 2009 elections.
Social strength is a sine qua non for national strength, and there is a direct relationship between the degree of economical security of the individual and the smooth running of a modern society. When the social and economic foundations of the state are at risk of collapse, the stability of the state itself stands at risk.
The main problem of the Israeli economy is a lack of vision – a lack of a clearly articulated philosophy that protects the interests of the Israeli public and of the economy in general. Good leadership in general and economic leadership in particular require one to view matters from a bird's eye perspective. However it seems that economic policy in Israel is not always set on the macro level, according to clear goals, but rather on the micro level, to put out brush fires, as it were, usually around the time of the setting of the budget in the Knesset or after a seemingly unexpected security-related event. The correct approach is to identify in the needs of the public and the demands of the Israeli economy and implement a solution in advance of any crisis.
Yisrael Beytenu's economic agenda simultaneously embraces both social compassion and the notion of a free economy and sees itself as committed to the doctrine of Zeev Jabotinsky, who believed that the state must supply food, clothing, shelter, education, and health care for those who cannot do so for themselves. A well functioning state, especially a Jewish state, must act with great consideration toward those who can neither meet their own needs nor conduct an effective struggle for their rights. The solidarity and strength of society as a whole depends on the degree of support given to its weaker members.
At the same time, Yisrael Beytenu firmly believes that the government must support and encourage the growth of the economy. This support would not conflict with the principles of social compassion – on the contrary, a state must have a strong and flourishing economy in order to provide for the weaker populations.


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The OECDs 2nd World Forum on Statistics, Knowledge and Policy 'Measuring and Fostering the Progress of Societies' held in Istanbul in June 2007 brought together a diverse group of leaders from more than 130 countries to debate these issues. These proceedings contain 40 papers presented at the Forum.
ForewordIntroductionIstanbul DeclarationPART ONE. MEASURING PROGRESS: DOES IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR POLICY MAKING AND DEMOCRACY?Chapter 1. Measuring Progress: Does it make a Difference for Policy Making and Democracy? by Angel GurríaChapter 2. How Key National Indicators Can Improve Policy Making and Strengthen Democracy by David WalkerChapter 3. Promoting Progress: Making it Happen by Roy J. RomanowPART TWO. MEASURING PROGRESS AND POLITICAL PROCESSES TO FOSTER PROGRESSChapter 4. Beyond Measuring: The Council of Europes Instruments Contributing to the Progress of Societies by Andreas SiegelChapter 5. Global Public Goods for Local Decision Making: Empowerment through Evidence by Julio Frenk and Octavio Gómez-DantesChapter 6. Evidence-based Policy Making: Just a Myth or a Must? by Cynthia A. GlassmanChapter 7. Empowering and Challenging Voters through Governance Indicators: The Philippine Experience by Romulo VirolaPART THREE. ACCOUNTABILITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENTChapter 8. The Importance of Social Reality for Europes Economy: An Application to Civil Participation by Marcel Canoy, Frédéric Lerais, Massimiliano Mascherini, Andrea Saltelli and Daniele VidoniChapter 9. Power to the People: Indicators for Accountability by Shailaja ChandraChapter 10. Connecting Communities with Community Indicators by Alex MichalosPART FOUR. MEASURING PROGRESS: PEOPLE'S PERCEPTIONS AND KNOWLEDGEChapter 11. Peoples Perception vs. Reality: Drawing Lessons from the Use of Statistics in the European Union by Joaquín AlmuniaChapter 12. What U.S. Consumers Know About Economic Conditions by Richard T. CurtinChapter 13. Special Eurobarometer Europeans Knoweledge on Economical Indicators by Antonis PapacostasChapter 14. What Do Citizens Know about Statistics?: The Results of an OECD/ ISAE survey on Italian Consumers by Flora Fullone, Michela Gamba, Enrico Giovannini and Marco MalgariniPART FIVE. SUBJECTIVE MEASURES OF WELL-BEINGChapter 15. A Short Introduction to Subjective Well-being: Its Measurement, Correlates and Policy Uses by André van HoornChapter 16. Measures of Gross National Happiness by Ruut VeenhovenPART SIX. CHALLENGES FOR NATIONAL STATISTICAL OFFICESChapter 17. Innovative Statistics to Improve Our Notion of Reality by Henk K. van TuinenChapter 18. Challenges of Data Collection: with Special Regard to Developing Countries by Asad ElahiPART SEVEN. MEASURING PROGRESS: ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUESChapter 19. An Effective Global Statistical System: A Prerequisite for Consistency in Global Measurements by Dennis TrewinChapter 20. Policy and Statistical Issues Underpinning Financial Stability: The IMF Perspective by Robert W. EdwardsChapter 21. International Integration and Societal Progress: A Critical Review of Globalisation Indicators by Philippe de Lombaerde and P. Lelio IapadreChapter 22. Understanding Retirement Savings and Pensions by Len CookChapter 23. Key Role of Cultural and Creative Industries in the Economy by Hendrik van der PolChapter 24. Measuring and Improving Government Performance by Joe GriceChapter 25. Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage in Australia by Gary BanksChapter 26. Trends in Worker Requirements and the Need for Better Information to Make More Informed Decisions in a Global Economy by Randall W. EbertsChapter 27. Child Development, Human Development and the Progress of Societies by Fiona Stanley and Stephen R. ZubrickChapter 28. Human Capital and the Older Worker: The Need for Solid Indicators by Peter Ester and Marcel KerkhofsChapter 29. Societal Well-being after Experiencing Trauma at the Hand of "Others": The Intertwining of Political, Economic and Other Visible Factors with Hidden Psychological Processes Affecting Victimised Populations by Vamik VolkanChapter 30. The Living Planet Index and Ecological Footprint: Tracking the State of Global Biodiversity and Human Pressures on the Biosphere by Jonathan LohChapter 31. The State of Ecosystems and Progress of Society by Odeh Rashed Al JayyousiChapter 32. How Reliable are Climate Change Projections: A Statisticians Perspective by Dennis TrewinPART EIGHT. GENDER: A KEY DIMENSION OF SOCIETAL PROGRESSChapter 33. Social Institutions and Gender Equality: Introducing the OECD Gender, Institutions and Development Data Base (GID-DB) by Denis Drescheler, Johannes Jütting and Louka T. KatseliPART NINE. MEASURING SOCIETAL PROGRESS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIESChapter 34. The Newfoundland and Labrador System of Community Accounts by Alton Holett, Douglas May and Cory GilesChapter 35, Developing Indicators for Local Communities: The New Zealand Experience by Abby ThoChapter 36. Achieving Outcomes From Indicators: Community Assessment Projects in the United States, A Focus on Santa Cruz County by Susan Brutschy and Deanna ZacharyPART TEN. USING INDICATORS TO MAKE GOVERNMENTS ACCOUNTABLEChapter 37. Measuring and Improving the Performance of Governments BY Ömer DinçerChapter 38. AfriMAP: On Not Using Indicators to Score Progress in Governance by Bronwen ManbyChapter 39. National Progress and the Effectiveness of International Aid by Maarten Brouwer and Rob SwinkelsChapter 40. Case Study: Introducing Standard Indicators in European Commission Funded Projects for Aggregation of Aid Effects by Androulla Kaminara


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Patrick Fourrier is consultant for projects occuring in Africa for the French NGO Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil.
Recent news and developments
- May 2011: Solar Household Energy (SHE) was commissioned to test acceptance of the HotPot solar oven in the Gaga refugee camp in eastern Chad. It shelters 20,000 people from Darfur in Western Sudan. Patrick Fourrier, a French solar cooking expert affiliated with Bolivia Inti Sud Soleil, completed the first phase of the project last month. He will also ensure that local support systems set in place to encourage continued use of the solar ovens are working effectively. Report of the training mission in solar cooking: Gaga Refugee Camp Read more in the SHE spring update 2011.
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