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You just got your Zune software loaded, and you're just chomping at the bit to get all of your music in there. Don't worry. We'll tell you how to do import your music library to your Zune in bulk.
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We first encountered Kiku Ohe through the charming You're Always video for Sally Seltmann we posted a few weeks ago, and we're pleased to announce that his newest project has arrived. HK Honey has been put together in conjunction with Nokia in an attempt to highlight the burgeoning natural edge to the hustle and bustle that is Hong Kong, and the generation who are trying to forge connections with the natural world.
The short film follows Michael Leung, founder of HK Honey, as he discusses his organisation and what it seeks to add to life in the metropolis. The aim of the organisation is to show people the value that bees hold in the human food chain and what they can offer us in terms of encouraging locally produced products and grassroots urban beekeeping. Just watching Leung work with the bees has convinced us that the whole trade is a rather zen, wholesome experience that could be transported into any densely populated cityscape.
The films opens with a Chinese proverb that encompasses perfectly the message that HK Honey is seeking to spread: a more natural, local and hand-crafted way of living.
"When the sun rises, I go to work.
When the sun goes down, I take my rest.
I dig the well from which I drink.
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This message, coupled with Ohe's impeccable eye for beauty and detail in the landscape, makes for a charming and affecting offering that has made us significantly less afraid of bees.

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I have SRX3600 cluster on HUB site and SRX240 at spokes sites. All the VPN are route based VPN. There are two communications for these VPN.
1- SPOKE to SPOKE through HUB
2- SPOKE to HUB
3- HUB to SPOKE
Now if we take SPOKE-1 to SPOKE-2 communication then there are three points where we have to make security policies.
1- On SPOKE-1 from zone Trust to VPN
2- On HUB from VPN to VPN
3- On SPOKE-2 frm zone VPN to Trust
My question is that, where I need to do hardening. I mean what is the best practice to make such policies. My idea is that on spokes. I will make Trust to VPN, all allow and similaryly VPN to Trust, all allow. Then on HUB, I will make VPN to VPN more specific policies to control applications etc.
Some body can tell me more good option?
I don't know if there is necessarily a right/best way to do this.
But I prefer to place the most restrictive policy on the firewall closest to the protected resource. So if the device that needs restrictions is in spoke 2 the most restrictive policy is no the spoke 2 firewall.
The reason I do it this way, is if there are connectivity problems there are frequently many sources of the traffic but only one destination. So if the most restrictive rules are always next to the destination I know where to go for troubleshooting.
I'm with spuluka on that one.
Also, if you have your restrictive policy on the spokes, you can potentially reduce the un-needed bandwidth usage for it to just be dropped at the hub anyways


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Complete Bellator 106 results
Bellator 106 took place Saturday November 2nd from the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, CA and aired live on Spike TV. The main event featured a lightweight title bout between Eddie Alvarez and Michael Chandler.
Main Card (Live on Spike TV, 9:00 PM ET)
-Eddie Alvarez defeated Michael Chanderl by Split Decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
-Emanual Newton defeated Muhammed Lawal by Split Decision (49-46, 49-26, 49-26)
-Daniel Straus defeated Pat Curran by Unanimous Decision (49-45, 48-46, 48-46)
-Joe Riggs defeated Mike Bronzoulis by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
-Mike Richman defeated Akop Stepanyan by TKO (Punches, 1st Round, 4:05)
Preliminary Card (Live on Spike.com, 6:00 PM ET)
-Cristiano Souza defeated Alejandro Garcia by Submission (RNC, Roubd 3, 3:06)
-Brandon Halsey defeated Hector Ramirez by TKO (Strikes, Round 1, 0:52)
-Mike Guymon defeated Aaron Miller by Submission (Triangle choke, Round 2, 4:20)
-Cleber Luciano defeated Joe Camacho by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
-Josh Smith defeated Darren Smith by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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11/4/13 10:47 PM by Und1sputed
Truth be told, I like having discussions on differing viewpoints, it broadens ones mind. While pursuing the course yourself and ssj have simply acts to harden ones mind.
11/4/13 10:45 PM by Und1sputed
Your seeing exactly what you wanted to see. You keep mentioning it just the shaking of the head when it goes far beyond that. I have been lurking for years and really don't care what my join date or the amount of posts I have had are.Why would I bash Dana in a situation that did not involve him? I have a whole list of situations I think he has handled very poorly but since when was this thread about Dana?I want to see a good #2 org. succeed and push the UFC, its good for the fighters and good for the fans. But why do I have a tough time pushing Bellator? Its face does not appear to have his fighters best interest in mind, he has shown that time and time again. So I would far prefer for an org. that truly has its fighters best interest in mind to start pushing the UFC. You can keep calling all the names you want and keep crying but people like you and ssj do not concern me. I find people like you sad, those that cannot actually have a discussion on differing viewpoints without resorting to mud slinging. It actually shows either a lack of arguments in your favor or a lack of an ability to properly present said viewpoints. As far as pleading the victim, far from it, you have failed to anger me with your childish responses, I will continue to post and I will continue to wish people like yourself could have a discussion instead of resorting to childish bickering and name calling.
11/4/13 9:10 PM by hendofanforlife
lol @ undisputed coming on here, new account, less than 10 posts, who likes bellator 106, the whole event, until a guy shakes his head. talks about disrespect from the head of an org. wont bash dana or the ufc in the slightest. tries the old "hey i like the wsof as #2" distraction tactic. You wanted to see bellator and bjorn get it stuck to em in your Op. for them to fall. but you dont hate em lol. just leave tool. you came in here to bash and pile on and when that failed completely now you are pleading the victim. just stop.
11/4/13 8:59 PM by Und1sputed
Yes, I am a shill, I have never even mentioned my opinion on Dana White yet I am a shill. My opinion on Dana will stay quiet until the proper thread pops up, I don't throw out opinions on multiple people in a threat that is not appropriate. When someone calls one a "shill" after reading less than ten posts despite the supposed shill talking about other orgs and wanted to see them succeed? It just shows how desperate you are to have these shills to insult.Whatever happened to being able to have differing opinions and being able to discuss them without having pathetic people throwing out insults because they don't like those who might see things slightly differently?
11/4/13 2:16 PM by ssj
lol with that logic you better hate danaon wait you're a lame ass shill
11/4/13 11:53 AM by BackAndLeft
This thread had 1500 replies last time I checked. How is it down to 1485?
11/3/13 11:16 PM by Und1sputed
You sound like a really angry person. Shaking his head is far from the only thing he has ever done. Plus, it doesn't mean I won't watch Bellator fights, I would simply much rather have a different org. replace Bellator as the second best option for fighters. I love the way Ray Sefo seems to run his org. and would love to see them supplant Bellator. I do not hate Bjorn as you stated, I do not even know the guy. What I do see is the way he has treated quite a few fighters and I do not like seeing guys like that succeed. You can call me what you will but it just adds you to the long line of people that are incapable of having a discussion with someone who has a different opinion without growing angry and calling names like a child.
11/3/13 11:11 PM by crumbs
I'm pretty sure bjorn was shaking his head at the boos, come on people, it's clear.But ...........look at that front page pic of bjorn in the background while Eddie is getting his hand raised, At the very moment the decision is being revealed. If Paparazzi has taught us anything. It's that pictures can be made to tell many stories, many of them not even close to reality, but that picture is pretty funny , bjorn has a look of " shit, Eddie is getting the last laugh right now ". I'm sure he had that mischievous smile for other reason, but that picture is funny as hell if you've been following the Eddie saga.
11/3/13 10:35 PM by hendofanforlife
Listen shill, you're talking about not supporting an mma org cause some guy shook his head. Think about how sad you are.If you hate the head of an org not respecting some of his fighters, it must suck never watching UFC. Ever.
11/3/13 10:35 PM by Bruham
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|The introduction of germ line modifications by gene targeting in mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells has proven a fundamental technology to relate genes to mammalian biology. Critical aspects required for successful gene targeting have traditionally been experimental enhancements that increase the frequency or detection of homologous recombination within ES cells; however, the utilization of such methods may still result in the failed isolation of a positively targeted ES cell clone. In this study, we discuss the current enhancement methods and describe an ES cell pooling strategy that maximizes the ability to detect properly targeted ES cells regardless of an inherent low targeting efficiency. The sensitivity required to detect correctly targeted events out of a pool of ES cell clones is provided by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and only those pools containing positives need to be expanded and screened to find individually targeted clones. This method made it possible to identify targeted clones from a screen of approximately 2,300 ES cell colonies by performing only 123 PCR reactions. This technically streamlined approach bypasses the need to troubleshoot and re-engineer an existing targeting construct that is functionally suitable despite its low targeting frequency.
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My sweet Natalie is absolutely in love with her ballet recital outfit from this year. She teared up when she first received it and was even excited for me to do pictures of her in it. She wasn't very gifted in sports when she played soccer but has truly found her gift with dance. She is usually the tallest of her class and stands as quite the leader. Here are just a couple of my favorites from her little ballet shoot.


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This focaccia recipe is easy to make and easy to adapt. Try adding herbs such as rosemary or thyme, or perhaps some chopped chilli.
Place the flour, salt, yeast, olive oil and 300ml/10½fl oz of the water into a large bowl. Gently stir with your hand or a wooden spoon to form a dough then knead the dough in the bowl for five minutes, gradually adding the remaining water.
Stretch the dough by hand in the bowl, tuck the sides into the centre, turn the bowl 80 degrees and repeat the process for about five minutes.
Tip the dough onto an oiled work surface and continue kneading for five more minutes. Return the dough to the bowl, cover and leave to rise until doubled in size.
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Maybe you could take a second to steer me in the right direction. I have been a learner for about a year on my bro's burton board. I have make a few trips to breck and I think I am ready to buy my own board. I was inches away from buying the below until I saw the huge selection, differences, etc online. Im looking for a nice setup for around $400; new or used.
From Sports Authority:
2006 K2 board (came up between my chin and nose) Orig. 349 Clearance 139
2008 Salomon Boots Orig. 130 Clear. 90
2008 Burton aluminum bindings Orig. $140 Clear $100
Sorry, I do not have models.
After researching online, it seems name brands will manufacture specifically for companies like Sports Authority.
I would rather spend good money now and have nice beginner/intermediate equipment for the next 2 years. I have no idea what to look for in equipment as I have only used one board. My only complaints on the board I have used was that it seemed SLIGHTLY too long and there was too much give inside the boot (my heels kept moving. I would like a step in system if possible.
I'm 24, 155lbs, 5' 9" 8.5-9 Shoe size prolly just freeriding for the next year or so. After at least 150 falls & two cracked front teeth, I can make it down a couple blues @ breck.
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In an effort to clear room under the salary cap, the Houston Rockets have traded former KU All-American Thomas Robinson to the Portland Trailblazers for two future 2nd round picks, along with Kostas Papanikolau and Marko Todorovic.
Portland will be T-Rob's 3rd team, after being drafted 5th overall by the Sacramento Kings last year. Robinson will join former KU teammate Jeff Withey who was drafted by Portland on Thursday night.
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Jerry Jones once was perceived as a renegade owner, the wildcatting oil man who always seemed willing to buck the NFL establishment.
But about 12 years ago, around the time the league teamed up with Reebok in landmark deal that gave the apparel company exclusive rights to provide uniforms and other products for all 32 teams, Jones' image had softened. He was no longer seen as rebellious.
By then, he was a collaborator.
After all, he helped negotiate that agreement with Reebok, which was ironic considering it was Jones who once balked at the NFL's centralized operation and championed the cause for individual franchises to have the right to seek out their own licensing deals.
In fact, it was Jones who kicked sand in the face of the NFL when he walked out beside Nike chairman Phil Knight at Giants Stadium in 1995 to announce that the Cowboys and the famous shoe brand had finalized a seven-year deal. That bold move prompted the NFL and Jones to wage a legal fight that involved a series of lawsuits filed on behalf of both parties.
Now, almost 17 years later, Nike has staged an event where it has unveiled the uniforms that every NFL player will wear next season after it replaced Reebok as the exclusive apparel provider for the league.
The timing of the showcase is interesting because it corresponds with the latest instance in which Jones has made a bid to challenge the league. Jones and the Cowboys are in the process of disputing the merit of the $10 million penalty they were given for front-loading Miles Austin's contract in the 2010 uncapped year. The case will be heard by an NFL arbitrator.
Even those predisposed toward hating the Cowboys are willing to concede that Jones has a legitimate argument. They point to the fact that the punishment, on the surface, seems unjust because no rules were violated.
They also contend that Jones shouldn't be the target of any picayune financial penalty because he helped revolutionize the NFL's marketing and licensing strategies– making it into the cash cow it is today.
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Hey guys,
I saw this on ebay and I thought I'd share it with you guys.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... ink:top:en
Hey guys,
I saw this on ebay and I thought I'd share it with you guys.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... ink:top:en
Is this dude serious 16K :shock: . I mean come on.... I know it's a old school rotary.
I know of a few people that set there reserves 'sky high' just to test the waters and see what the auction will do; not actually being serious about selling. From what I can tell it started out at $200 and the price has subsequently been driven up to its' current level by a couple of bidders.
The real problem is, you don't know how legitimate the bids are. A couple of months ago a fellow in Greece sold his Cosmo Sport on Ebay, however, browsing the threads here at JNC reveals the high bidder never paid.
Having said that, if I were Jay Leno or someone well off and money was no issue to me, then I can see paying that much for an example of this condition. Especially here in the states.
16K for that in Australia would be an absolute bargain. There was a very run down one that sold for around 20ish recently (unroadworthy and rusty) there were 2 others that looked like wrecks that sold last year for well over 20K as well.
Original R100s, Rx2 coupes and Rx3s all pull decent money over here, its not uncommon to pay between $30 - $40K for a good car. Original and restored ones seem to get the most money over modified examples and are easier to sell. Not much we can do about it, cheap good cars are pretty much non existant these days over here. You can pay over 7K for a rusted out Rx3.... these are real sales and seem to be becoming the norm.
Do I think they are worth that sort of money, definitely not, however Im happy Ive got one of my own !
That would sell for 30k easy in aus, if it was an australian delivered car.
Wow! Might be worth a US shopping trip, if R100's like that go for US$16k...there's a near identical yellow R100 requiring total resto with no engine and gearbox for sale here on Gumtree for AU$15K, which is about the same money! Looks like a neat little car, worth the price and an RHD conversion. Looks funny without square headlamps though. :mrgreen:
ohh man that car it minty thanks for sharing
wow it looks like its loosing steam but yea who knows with flakey ebay guys bid up high then dont pay or it might even be a shill bidder you know.............
wowwwwwww $18100 and reserve not met http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0669203993 wowowowowowoowowow omfg
Original R100 sold in Australia about 2 weeks ago for AU$45000. Check it out under copleted auctions at www.shannons.com.au


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Downtown Hostel 010: At the Oude Binnenweg
Downtown Hostel 010 has very basic private rooms for two persons and a dormitory.
Prices are low.
No thrills.
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De Logeerboot: Staying at a ship in the Wijnhaven
The Logeerboat offers a floating platform with two luxurious apartments.The ship is a former ship of the city of Rotterdam, called Timmerbak 10 built in 1955. The ship was one of several that was used to reconstructed the Rotterdam harbour after WWII.
The boat measures 20 meters long and 6 meters wide.
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My City Lofts: Brand new! Designer loft apartments
I just heard about this on the radio today. Personal designer lofts where you can stay from 2 nights to a maximum of 2 months. The photos on the website look really good. There is also a good description of the area and what you can do in Rotterdam.
Price per night is € 180. There are discounts from 7 nights and up.
The owner tells us it is meant for the independent traveler who wants to feel at home with all the privacy and luxury needed. Centrally located with nearby public transportation and plenty of shops and cafes when you step out the door.
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ROOM Rotterdam: another hostel in Rotterdam
The cheapest bed at ROOM Rotterdam is € 18 (2007) in a 10-bed dorm. I haven't stayed here (because I live nearby) but it definitely needs to be in my Rotterdam tips, to give an accurate idea of cheapest accommodation in this city.
This hostel is ideally and excellently situated in the Scheepvaartkwartier (Shipping quarter) of town, near the river Maas, with plenty of restaurants and at walking distance from the center and major museums, including Euromast. You can go to the south bank by watertaxi easily too.
Also easily reachable from Central Station by metro (10 minutes walk) or tram (stops almost in front of the hostel).
The historical Scheepvaartkwartier is a beautiful area with many grand town houses and leafy lanes. The rooms at ROOM Rotterdam all have Rotterdam themes that will make you well acquainted with the city you are staying in.
Have fun!
- jmtredford
- Reviews: 1
Hostel Boat The Clipper: Worst Hostel in the World, avoid at all costs
This is the worst hostel I have ever been to in my entire life. The directions to the boat were very poor and it took me over an hour to find it. When I eventually got there, I was greeted by the owners dog which kept barking and growling at me and wouldn't let me on the boat. When the receptionist eventually turned up, he was jaw-droppingly rude and said it my fault the dog was barking at me because "I was afraid of it". The computer for some reason deleted my reservation and although I had booked two nights there, I was only allowed there for one night. The rooms were completely squalid. The sink was blocked, the beds were tiny and cramped, there was water all over the floor, and I saw a little cockroach scuttle across it. The room was also extremely hot, even though it was a mild day outside.
Fortunately, I didn't spend long on this boat. The surly receptionist threw me out of the hostel because "I made a nasty comment about the dog" which was still barking and growling at me. I was very angry about this at first but actually he did me a favour. I went to another hostel in Rotterdam and slept in decent, clean accomodation for a lower price. I know the novelty of sleeping in a boat is a strong one, indeed that was the reason I booked it in the first place, but this place is absolutely awful. There's another Hostel Boat in Lubeck in Germany that is very pleasent and much better quality than this place. I've been to many hostels and this is by far the worst, and it's extremely expensive too. It should be avoided at all costs.
Squalid, Cramped, Hot, Surly owners, and aggressive dogs.
- Airpunk
- Reviews: 2437
Mafkees Sleep-In: Number one for backpackers
If you don't expect too much, Mafkees is ideal for any backpacker visiting Rotterdam. Located near the central station, you will find most of Rotterdam's sights and attractions within walking distance. The Mafkees has two large dorms, a mixed one for over 100 travellers and a much smaller for females only. A bar offers drinks and some snacks. You can leave your luggage at a reception free of charge. Showers in the basement are spartanic but clean. Staff is very friendly!
De Mafkees is located in a former fabric / skating hall. It's above the Use-It information desk next to a children's playground. Anyway, I haven't seen a single child during the whole stay.
The price (10 € per night, including free breakfast) is outstanding as well as the location.
- gaechka
- Reviews: 64
Stay Okay: Great friend climat!
I read at i-net about about that hostel.And had to stay in it. Guy from reception is nice and welcome. There is very cool friend climat. Some Rotterdam's people come to hostel just to drink beeras, to meet fun and interest people/ travellers.There r good bar/pub inside, good dinner room, and not bad brackfast. I like to awake early morning, drink cofe and to watch via window how Rotterdam awake! Great!
But shawer have to be more clean!
If i will visit Rotterdam again, i will stay at Hostel STAY OKAY again! I liked tima at this hostel a lot
- deeper_blue
- Reviews: 1104
Amar Hotel: Open late and on the cheap side
Amar Hotel is about a 20 minute walk from the train station, the place is comfortable and the staff are welcoming. The place is a little small with narrow stairs and small bathrooms, but its cheap so who's complaining.
- curiosone
- Reviews: 55
Good spot
I've only spent one night here....as I can remember
it's not bad,even if it's not just in a central position
(we were by car...).
I'm able to remeber the comfortable,soft and huge
sofa in our room....
- mafkees
- Reviews: 1
Mafkees: sleep and have breakfast for only 10 Euro
"Mafkees" (sorry it's not possible to translate, but is a sort of crazy sleeping beauty) is the sleep-in of Use-it Rotterdam. Our sleep-in is a basic accommodation which is clean and safe. It's situated in the center of Rotterdam only 200 meters from Central Station.
In De Mafkees you can relax at the bar and have a drink.
Off course it's a great place to meet other travelers and exchange experiences
We have our beds in 2 big dorms. One for women only (24 beds) and one in a mixed dorm (119 beds). Last but least we have our honeymoon suite. A private room wich you can't book up front but if it's free you can claim it when you check in. Their are e few rules however:
1. You have to be very much in love.
2. You have to kiss in public
3. You are only allowed to spend on night in our suite, the morning after you will have to move back to the dorm.
The good news is you still pay only 10 a night.
- isolina_it
- Reviews: 546
Cube houses
The city of Rotterdam is not afraid to try something new and different. An example is the 'cube houses' located in the area called Blaak.
The cube house, or pole house, is a design of the Dutch architect Piet Blom (1934-1999). The construction of the 38 cube houses started in 1982 and was completed in 1984. Blom thought of his design as an abstract tree and of the total complex as a wood. A cube house reminds of a tree hut that is accessible through the pole.
Blom's idea was to create a kind of village within a city. On street level, several public activities take place in small businesses, shops, school and on a playground. The living is done in the cube houses upstairs, thus combining the public with the private.
The complex is in fact a pedestrian bridge arching the street below. Blom was asked by the municipal town planners to 'furnish' this bridge. In a sense, the cube houses are an architectonic experiment, in which Blom considered form, aesthetics and spatial effects more important than functionality and practical purpose.
The cube looks as if it is tilted and placed with one point on a pole, so that three sides are facing the ground and the other three are facing the sky.
Close to the cube houses you will see the pencil-shaped 'Potlood' (Pencil), a residential building also designed by Blom.
Near the cube houses is a docking area in the oldest harbor of Rotterdam, the popular Oude (Old) Haven. Historic vessels are brought here for repairs or reconstruction.
- call_me_rhia
- Reviews: 4346
hotel bienvenue: affordable accommodation near the station
The hotel is to be considered a budget hotel. It''s a correct hotel for its price: it''s clean, very central at the back of the train station in a very quiet alley overlooking a canal, and the owners are nice and helpful.
The room was good - not big but not tiny either - and it had a television, alarm clock and hairdryer. It''s not a fancy place - then again I was not looking for one - but it was very convenient and friendly.
- Rixie
- Reviews: 386
High Rise Exchange
We did a home exchange with a Dutch family. While they were in our one-story house in California, we were enjoying the panoramic views from their Rotterdam highrise apartment. Thanks, Arie, Lenie, and Marlon!
Check out www.HomeExchange.com and www.homelink.org
All the comforts of home, plus great views of the city and the River Maas.
- zheyy
- Reviews: 156
This Youth Hotel locates not far away from the railway station. Good facilities, neat and reasonable price. You can enjoy good and free breakfast :).
- Reviews: 3829
List of hotels in Rotterdam
Seems useful to add this list so you can research yourself.
I've stayed in a few myself and I know the locations of most quite well. That is because I work in Rotterdam and also because some years ago I made a booking system for the Rotterdam Tourist Office for conferences up to 2500 international participants. And then I booked them all for the first conference after the system was implemented. Test went well, I must say. And it added to my knowledge of where the hotels are located :-)
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Senior recruitment professionals say they fully expect new web-friendly mobile devices such as smartphones, coupled with the increasing use of social media, to have a major influence on recruitment processes in 2012.
Commenting in 'Recruiter' magazine, Matt Adler, founder of the Meta Shift consultancy, claims that recruiters now almost have an obligation to:
"catch up with the changing needs of their audience' and 'allow mobile platforms to play a bigger role in the application process".
In the same article, Paul Maxin, Unilever's global resourcing director expresses agreement with this view, stating that: 'recruiters must reach out to engage candidates via their mobile'. Maxin , however, also stresses that smartphone use often goes hand in hand with increased exploitation of social media; claiming that 'the potential for viral engagement is awesome'.
Social media's high profile has also left a major impression on the vice president of people at McDonald's, Jez Langhorn. Forecasting a situation where, because of economies, recruitment processes might involve a greater degree of input from employers rather than agencies, Langhorn, writing in the same 'Recruiter' article, urges companies to ensure they 'continue to embrace the opportunities created by social networking and online recruitment tools'.
The overall prophetic tone of the 'Recruiter' article is perhaps best summed up by another contributor, Informatica's global vice-president of talent acquisition, Brad Cook; who argues:
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Tybalt walks to the secret door that only his blood can open it, the door is the passage way to the vampire council where he keep his subordinates and he said to 'Shadee' his right hand girl "can you give me the book of code geass" and 'shadee' give it and he finds an article about 'The geass to turn a victim into a vampire
Every victim of the vampirism geass will suffer a change in his/her body his/her body will turn into icy cold, white as a snow, eyes will be crimson red, & s/he will long for too much blood s/he will turn to be a mad vampire longing for blood; The only cure is if s/he will kill a pureblooded vampire and drink it s/he will turn back to human eventually.
"The girl I love and care the most is you,voleur; you can kill me for your own sake, just always remember who give you the life of turning back to human" tybalt said while he is giving voleur a dagger but voleur said "I can't kill a person who close to my heart, maybe there's some purebloods somewhere out there, not one sacrifice again" and tybalt hug voleur saying "I just wanted to protect you from those horrible effect" "I love you" voleur said while Sovelle is going to attack the dawson mansion she is planning to kill tybalt voleur's only chance to save her geass effect; voleur fell asleep while tybalt is waiting for sovelle and her army Shadee is pureblood the biological sister of tybalt, he said that shade must fight with voleur and let voleur kill her and shadee agreed because she believes that she will die for honor and so she did and voleur turned back into human but tybalt is wounded by the anti vampire sword and he finds an anti vampire gun while sovelle is chasing voleur, sovelle said while she and voleur in the rooftop "voleureine, you let tybalt suffer for so many years just to protect and save you, you powerless human, now tybalt is dead, your happy now, making him suffer because of you is unforgivable!" and sovelle attack her and voleur is being attack she closed her eyes and when she open it she saw tybalt lying on her laps and sovelle had died; "tybalt? Can you hear me?" voleur said and tybalt slowly open his eyes and caress voleur's hair and said "voleur, I can't keep my promise, a promise that I'll be by your side forever, can you forgive me?" "Hey, tybalt don't say your goodbyes I don't want to hear it, you're a masochist you always save me in times you could even if you're life is the price" "voleur, can I ask you favor" "favor? What is it, my (…clovis rampelouge…)?" "voleur, you still remember my true name" "you told that to me when I was sleeping" "the favor is will you say what I am to you then after you say it, close your eyes and recall the memories we have been together and open it and smile for me" then voleur said to the wounded tybalt "for me you're my greatest rose that only blooms for me the beautiful and sometimes stubborn but that character I love the most everyone that will have envy me" and she closed her eyes and recall the memories with him and when she open it she smile and cry cause tybalt was gone to the air "tybalt.." she cry out loud as she cries her tears
(After four years..)
voleur rule the Britannia and live happily as tybalt wishes for her, and spent all her days ruling the Britannian empire turned out to be that she is the most perfect ruler of all the 1 decade, "I'm voleureine di Britannia my life is nothing now, I will follow you now, tybalt my saving person" "well done voleur" tybalt said and voleur died and come with tybalt.
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Made by an Indian-origin filmmaker Aneesh Chaganty, who wore Google Glass throughout the shoot, the two-and-a-half minute film Seeds was shot over the course of 10 days in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo and India. The story talks about the journey of a young married man traveling all the way from San Francisco to India to tell his mother the new development in his life.
Chaganty wore same clothes and a wedding ring throughout the shoot. It gives us a first-person look at the fictional father-to-be's trip as he boards planes, trains and automobiles to get to his mother's place. "His interactions with people are all captured through Glass' video recording feature," Google Glass said in a statement.
The short film is part of Google's Glass Creative Collective. The film showcases the US$1500 (Rs. 90,000) Glass' capabilities that expected to hit the market later this year.
Chaganty is known for his short films Alibi (2011), The Sound of Evanescence (2008) and Monsters (2012). He graduated from the University of Southern California's school of cinematic arts last year.
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I'm celebrating the completion of my first marathon! Many thanks to all my family and their support in person and in the heart! Vancouver is a beautiful city, full of forest, sea and mountain. The BMO Vancouver group did a great job putting on the race. Registration, updating information, arrangements on race day, volunteers to make it all work--really a classy job.
May 4 dawned cloudy and threatening rain. And rain it did! At the start, in the middle, and buckets at the end. The temp was stuck at 50 F so the rain gear felt good. The course route was laid out from Queen Elizabeth Park, west through University of British Columbia, around the SeaWall on the perimeter of the harbor and Stanley Park, encompassing neighborhoods, forested parks, views of the bay and a downtown finish. The last half was virtually flat.
My 20 week training program was a 3 runs per week plan that seemed right for this 'mature' athlete with just 3 years of running experience. My big question in the week before the race was about how to pace. The Pace Bunnies announced they would follow a run 10 mins/walk 1 min pattern. That was completely different from the way I had trained. I ended up adopting a plan of running 1 mile and walking 60 paces. this worked just fine for my rookie run. Thanks, Loopsters, for your input.
I felt strong through the first 20 miles. my daughter and running partner developed a knee spasm and had to slow down at mile 15. I stayed with her to help. That slowed my time but honestly helped me recharge a bit. At mile 20 the family was out in force with shouts of encouragement. The daughter insisted I keep on pace. I will admit the last 6 miles were a strain, with mind over heavy legs, doing a lot of self-coaching. A biblical admonition my wife supplied that morning, "keep running to God' pumped me up. And the rain-drenched crowd over the last quarter mile meant a lot. I pushed up my weary arms to celebrate as I crossed the line. With the slow mid-miles of the race to encourage my youngest, I just missed my 5:00 ugoal. But finishing my first one was the great prize! My girl finished 20 minutes later and we both had big smiles in the downpour.
Thanks to Loopsters for sharing your stories. I'm sure I'll need more encouragement and guidance for other adventures to come.
Life's a little better when we run.
Congratulations! I like the description "mature athlete"! Three runs/week seems to have been enough.
Rock on and keep on running.....
Huge congrats! The first one is always special, particularly for us "mature" runners"
Congratulations to the both of you. A big accomplishment to be proud of.
Well done! I like seeing the pride in your faces!
Congrats, you are a marathoner!
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Figure 5.
Effect of priming on H3K27me3 island length distribution. (A) Island length histograms plotting absolute number of H3K27m3 islands against island length in 200 bp length windows. (B) Island length histograms plotting percentage of H3K27m3 islands (relative to total island number in the sample) against island length in 200 bp windows. (C) Island length histograms for H3K4m2 and H3K4m3. (D) Island length histograms for H3K9m2. In all histograms values for non-primed root samples (CR) are given in dark colors, values for primed root samples (PR) are given in light colors.
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|October 1997
Birds of a Feather...
Anthony Kershaw auditions the Kestrel loudspeaker from Meadowlark Audio
According to a recent poll, teenagers use the phrase "it's not fair" eighty-six times a day! As audiophiles, we know the feeling. Listening to, and reading about, outrageously expensive audio equipment is one of the foibles we require of ourselves. We chant our litany silently: must keep up...must be current...must be...must be...Thankfully, there are some designers in audioland who have audiophiles of more modest means at heart. California's Meadowlark Audio is among them.
I came across the name Meadowlark Audio at the 1996 Montreal Audio Show. On display, was their entry-level speaker, the Kestrel. Even after a short listen under infamous show conditions, the Kestrels sounded good enough to warrant an in-depth audition. The speaker also looked intriguing, with its sloped baffle and splendid craftsmanship.
One of the deciding factors for a fledgling audio company, is the entry level product price point. The competition at the US$1000.00 price level is fierce, therefore, a newcomer must have something special to offer if their product is going to make a dent in the market. Also cause for concern are manufacturing costs, marketing, investment, etc. The risk factor is high, and, as such, can be a scary proposition. Happily, companies like Meadowlark Audio take such risks on our behalf. I can hear the cynics moan from here! Okay, there can be a substantial payoff if the product is a success, but, for most new manufacturers, the odds are against them. Supreme confidence in one's product must be a pre-requisite. Meadowlark's risk has philosophically paid off. Their Kestrel loudspeaker is a wonderful product.
The Kestrel is a two-way, floorstanding loudspeaker. The bass-loading is of the transmission line variety, with a 1" Peerless fabric dome tweeter and 6½" Vifa woofer - both placed in tandem on a sloped baffle. The baffle is positioned on the top 16½" of the speaker. The Kestrel is handmade using ¾" MDF, with the baffleboard 1½" thick. Measuring 8" x 9" x 36" (WxDxH), the cabinets are very well constructed. The manufacturer mentions the extensive use of internal bracing, much of it to form the transmission line. This construction helps to eliminate panel resonance and standing waves. Meadowlark suggests that combined with a first order (6dB/octave) crossover, the Kestrel will deliver the musical waveform accurately.
The back of the speaker reveals single-wire, gold plated, five-way binding posts and a three inch port. In keeping with the high standard of parts, internal wiring is provided by Kimber. Measurements published for frequency response, impedance and sensitivity are 38Hz-20kHz (+/- 2dB)/8 Ohms/89dB, respectively. A five year warranty is included. Grilles are provided and snap easily into a channel around the baffle. Although the grilles are designed to be sonically transparent, all listening was done without them in place.
My months with the Kestrel proved to be a very pleasant experience. Musically, it has a pleasing and balanced tone. The refined tone quality was supplied by a good mid/bass driver and a very smooth tweeter. The rock-solid transmission line bass was also very appealing. All types of music were involving, with large scale orchestral music and jazz especially satisfying.
Acoustically, the speakers are very easy to place. After several days of fiddling, three feet from the back wall and two from the side walls seemed about right. With this setup, my preferred listening position was not compromised musically in any way. Slight toe-in enhanced the image, but the soundstage was enhanced considerably with the drivers firing straight ahead. Such placement of the speakers did little to nullify their already excellent imaging. Happily, the speakers are easy to move (without spikes, please), so trial-and-error placement sessions can be buddy-free. The supplied spikes do the requisite job of holding things in place. The review was completed with the spikes attached.
Listening sessions with all types of music were a constant pleasure. Presently, I am reviewing the new John Marks Recording of Arturo Delmoni playing Brahms' 1st Violin Sonata (JMR 2). I found the violin tone had a depth and sheen that was beguiling, with the steely sound that plague many digital violin recordings absent. Delmoni's beautiful timbre was represented truthfully by the Kestrels.
Bass response was tested in dramatic fashion, courtesy of Reference Recordings benchmark disc of Stravinsky's ballets and symphonic poems (RR 70-CD). The Minnesota Orchestra, under their gifted conductor, Eiji Oue, perform spectacularly well. The bass drum reproduction at the end of The Firebird became a test of will between my amplifier's power rating and the lateral movement of the Kestrel's woofer. Result: Meadowlark over the Arcam by a TKO! The amp clipped well before I felt any strain from the woofer. The bass drum, when replicated at realistic levels, was thrilling in its extension and power.
The Kestrels also proved to be excellent reproducers of more gentle music. Flutist Rachel Brown's superb performances of Schubert and Boehm (Chandos 0565) are very pleasant examples. Ms. Brown uses several Baroque and Romantic instruments which are decidedly different in construction from the metal flutes produced today. The recording engendered a faithful display, in which the sweet and woody sound of the different flutes was rendered most accurately. Throughout the rather lengthy disc, the Kestrels addressed the differences in flute tone, and left the listener in no doubt as to the origin of the different sound sources.
Coherence is a priority with any speaker, and in this regard the Kestrels did not disappoint. Strangely, a slight midrange coloration was detected on certain CDs. My primary concern was one of midrange prominence, and this manifested itself in a gentle blurring of detail. Detail was not missing from the presentation, rather, it was the sophistication with which the detail was presented. As aural quality is in the "ear" of the beholder, your experience with the speaker may well be different.
When listening to two of my more demanding CDs, the Kestrel's few weaknesses became apparent. First up was the ubiquitous Holly Cole. On the album Temptation (Alert Z2-81026), she sings songs composed by Tom Waits. If truth be told, I am not a great admirer of la Cole, especially her comical attempts to sing standards! But, her performances of the quixotic Tom Waits songs are very moving. The second track, Train Song, contains some very deep notes on bass and tuned percussion. The bass was no problem for the Kestrel to decipher. The vocals, however, were a little congested in the midrange - the wistful and quirky nature of the song was somewhat diminished. When listening to the same cut on ProAc Studio 150s and Tablette 50s, Martin-Logan Sequel IIs, or the wondrous Waveform Mach 17s, Cole's tessitura remained clear and her aspirates focused.
The same slight coloration appeared when listening to piano music. Reference Recordings' CD of Eugene Istomin playing Beethoven Piano Sonatas (RR-69CD) is recorded with realistic dynamics and a very pleasing ambiance. During Beethoven's cruelly difficult allegros, Istomin's playing is both dramatic and fleet, with the opening movement of the Waldstein Sonata a particularly difficult test for player and speaker. Although the music sounded glorious, the transient snap of the piano sound was blurred slightly by the less than quick response of the speaker. In no way was the presentation sluggish, inelegant, or lethargic, but some listeners used to a super-fast presentation of initial attack and decay might be less impressed.
Although tempered by a few gripes, my initial reaction stands - the Kestrel is a formidable speaker. And, for the price of US$995.00, it is a downright steal. The design is elegant and the cabinets are finished with a high level of workmanship. Choice of veneers include Rosewood, Ebony or Ash. Some speakers which cost twice as much, deliver half as little! As audiophiles, we should be indebted to companies like Meadowlark Audio. Through ingenuity and risk, they have brought a product to the marketplace that is both affordable and does not take a back seat to speakers which cost significantly more. As real bargains are getting harder to find, give yourself a treat and have a listen.
Meadowlark Kestrel Loudspeaker
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Vista, CA 92083-5497
phone: (760) 598-3763, fax: (760) 727-6473
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Price: US$995.00
Source of review sample: Extended dealer loan
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Saber Video Interview and Print ReleaseJuxtapoz // Friday, July 10, 2009
Graffiti legend Saber (Juxtapoz #78) speaks his mind about his environment and influence on his artistic style in the latest video from Jetset Graffiti.
Saber in QuerJuxtapoz // Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Saber from The Seventh Letter (Juxtapoz #78) crew recently took a trip down to Querétaro, Mexico for the event Estilo Libre. One of the most prolific writers today, Saber obviously went down to paint and he definitely left a mark on the Mexican landscape. "I spent four days straight painting two different pieces in two different locations," he writes. "I decided to use buff paint primarily, instead of all spray to show people to some new techniques." Read what else Saber has to say and more photos from Mexico right here…
Photos: Retna, Saber, Revok, and Ewok Live PaintingJuxtapoz // Tuesday, September 09, 2008
If you were lucky enough to make it out to catch Retna, Saber, Ewok, and Revok (Juxtapoz #78) painting live for Boost Mobile in Boston this weekend, you know these graffiti legends killed it. And if you couldn't make it to Boston, well…now you know it was dope and you missed it. To prove it, peep some event photos we snagged here…
Saber: Gets Up in LA/New PrintJuxtapoz // Monday, June 30, 2008
You've seen the photos; now here's the highly anticipated footage from JetSetGraffiti of Saber getting up in broad daylight in central LA. Once again, taking it to the next level as one of LA's true Graffiti legends. Along the way Saber talks about his feelings on the development of contemporary street art, being bold and in control as a real street artist, and his vision for the future. As a special bonus, Saber's first-ever fine art print will be released this Wednesday, July 3rd. Check back on YouTube for the link, or feel free to email JetSet at firstname.lastname@example.com
Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David Choe T-ShirtJuxtapoz // Friday, June 20, 2008
As if there wasn't already enough hype surrounding the world debut of Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David Choe, Upper Playground has created an exclusive t-shirt for the premiere of the flick, which goes down tomorrow at 9:45 pm at LA's Majestic Crest Theatre. If you're a Choe fan, and how could you not be, pick up your Dirty Hands t-shirt at the LA Film Festival this weekend. Upper Playground is also giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky winner to see the premiere tomorrow night. Yeah, free stuff is always good. Check out the Upper Playground blog for details and we'll see you tomorrow night for some serious Choe action.
World Premiere: Dirty Hands: "The Art & Crimes of David Choe"Juxtapoz // Monday, June 16, 2008
Hey, all you David Choe fans out there- have you snagged tickets to the premiere of Harry Kim's new documentary Dirty Hands: The Art & Crimes of David Choe yet? Kim filmed the artist's "life and crimes" from 2000 to 2007, a period coinciding with Choe's rise to fame and fortune in the art world as he matured from a street artist bombing underpasses and illustrating porn magazines to a respected muralist, painter, and graphic novelist. Trust us, shit gets intense. If you're lucky enough to be in the Los Angeles area this weekend, you better hurry up and get your tickets to the world premiere of Dirty Hands on Saturday, June 21st at the Majestic Crest, as part of the LA Film Festival. There are only three showings going down at the festival, so if you want to be the one telling people how dope Dirty Hands is rather than hearing about from everyone else, hit up lafilmfest.com to get tickets now. See the trailor and get more info at dirtyhandsmovie.com
Dirty Hands: The Art & Crimes of David ChoeJuxtapoz // Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Harry Kim's highly anticipated documentary on street art's favorite badass, David Choe, finally debuts Saturday, June 21st as part of the Los Angeles Film Fest at Majestic Crest Theatre. Dirty Hands: The Art & Crimes of David Choe chronicles the life of this renegade artist's triumphs, struggles, and self-described "bullshit life." Los Angeles artist David Choe's kaleidoscopic work can be playful, confrontational and sexually frank. His personal life is no less complicated, as revealed by close friend Harry Kim, who documented Choe's life and crimes from 2000 to 2007. From the manic highs of commercial success and dinosaur hunting in the Congo to the self-destructive lows of Japanese jail sentences and bouts of self-doubt and depression, what begins as a gleeful portrait of a bad-boy artist slowly becomes a poignant celebration of one man's journey, both artistically and spiritually, toward his own uncertain salvation. Note: If the above video gives you a lovely "This video is no longer available" message, YouTube is lying. Just refresh and click on the bottom play button, or go here. Purchase tickets to the world premiere of Dirty Hands: The Art & Crimes of David Choe at www.lafilmfest.com.
Photos: Saber Paints Upper Playground London LocationJuxtapoz // Saturday, March 01, 2008
Legendary graff and fine artist Saber graced Upper Playground's London location with some in-store painting yesterday. Check out some shots of Saber painting and setting up here…
David Choe at Lazarides Galleries, London and NewcastleJuxtapoz // Friday, February 29, 2008
The amazingly talented and consistent David Choe opened his first UK solo show, Murderous Hearts, last night at a packed private viewing at Lazarides Gallery in London. Of course, Juxtapoz was there and is pleased to share some opening night photos with you right here...
Upper Playground Takes Over London with Saber and David ChoeJuxtapoz // Thursday, February 28, 2008
Upper Playground has landed in London along with two members of our extended family. Fine artists David Choe and Saber will be exhibiting their solo shows at Lazarides Gallery and UP London, respectively, in the month of March. David Choe, who has exhibited at UP's FIFTY24SF Gallery in San Francisco and has collaborated with the brand in the past, will be exhibiting at the Lazarides Gallery in both London and Newcastle through March. Saber, who is currently collaborating with Upper Playground, will be painting in-store at the UP London location the day of February 29th, and exhibiting throughout March at a guerilla space at a nearby location. Those lucky Brits! Take a peek at Choe and Saber's work here…


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Caroline Kennedy, left, presents the 2012 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award to Marsha Ternus, former Iowa Supreme Court chief justice, during a ceremony at the JFK Library in Boston on Monday. ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Her appointment is a reflection of the Obama administration's lack of credibility. I truly wish the country could be represented by people of substance and ability.
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I am a teacher at SSES in Easton. We chose this positive message to put on the back of our team shirts for the 5k in Hartford on 3/23. We tweaked it a bit to work for us, WE ARE SSES TEACHERS, WE CHOOSE LOVE TOO! We thought it was the perfect motto for our team. Thanks Mr. Stan for your generous contribution to our towns healing.
Within a few days of 12/14, green signs with white writing declaring We Are Sandy Hook / We Choose Love began appearing around Newtown. The signs measure 11 by 17 inches and have been printed on a heavy card stock.
No one knew where they had come from. Most people only recalled "a man," who had visited their business, and offered to share one of the green and white signs. Numerous Facebook posts showed pictures of them, with countless people asking where they had come from and where they could get their own. The Newtown Bee even received countless calls, e-mails and even residents stopping in its office looking for them.
It has been seven weeks, and now Newtown resident Tim Stan is ready to step up and take credit for the signs that have helped many fellow residents rally around a message that he sees as both positive and defiant.
"I want us to be remembered for how we responded," Mr Stan said. "We always have a choice of how we respond to anyone, and anything."
The first part of the message, according to Mr Stan, is a response to media reports within hours of the shootings at Sandy Hook School that began linking Newtown to other locations of mass shootings.
"I kept hearing on the news that Newtown had joined this terrible club. That really bothered me," he said. "I love this town. My wife and I have live here for 16 years, and I don't think we will ever leave. But that pronouncement really bothered me.
"That is not who we are," he said. "It's something that happened to us. We can't change that. But we can be remembered for how we respond to our neighbors and friends."
So the first part — We Are Sandy Hook — is Mr Stan's way of saying that this town will not be defined "by this horror that came to us," he said.
The second half of his message — We Choose Love — deals with the town's response.
"I noticed that in the days afterward that we all chose to respond with love. I saw amazing acts of beauty and kindness, from within town and then it started arriving from out of town and around the world," he said. "Even when there were protesters" — he refuses to say the name of those who protested at funerals — "we still chose love. With the conspiracy people, and in the face of theorists who deny that this ever happened, we still kept our center. We love our community."
Like many, the first few days after 12/14 were difficult for the Stans. Tim and his wife Julie live in Newtown, outside the Sandy Hook district. Their two children attend Middle Gate School. The family gathered together, and stayed inside their home that Friday night.
"We kind of went into bunker mentality," said Mr Stan. "We shut off the TV. We had the kids home, and we stayed there as a family. We played Scrabble, which is a very appropriate thing for Newtown, don't you think?" he said with a laugh. (The Scrabble word game was first developed in Newtown.)
Mr Stan ran out to pick up a few things from Stop & Shop at one point, and noticed something.
"Everyone who you passed, we made eye contact and we smiled," he said. "They weren't broad smiles. They were just signs of reassurance.
"It seemed to me like the members of our community are seeing each other in a new way, with new value. We aren't taking each other for granted," he said.
When he was able to begin stringing thoughts together, Mr Stan was inspired by some familiar words of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."
"It just seem so appropriate to me," Mr Stan said of the passage from one of Dr King's sermons found in his still-influential book from 1963, Strength To Love.
When he began toying with the idea of a message, the design "just kind of came to me," said Mr Stan. He knew immediately that his sign would be green and white, the elementary school's colors. Once he put a large green rectangle on his screen, it reminded him immediately of a chalkboard. Once he saw that, he decided to go with a font reminiscent of chalk, "as if a teacher had written this," he said.
He finished the design by the evening of Sunday, December 16, and visited Shadow Graphics the following day. The Simm Lane business "was good enough to print them up at a very small charge," he said. The signage has been paid for out of Mr Stan's pocket.
That Tuesday, Mr Stan was supposed to attend a Christmas luncheon at work. A production manager at Accutrol in Monroe, "I was not in a place where I could do that," he said. Instead, he picked up his signs, went into Sandy Hook Center, and walked around, offering one to each business. The response was immediate.
"Most places, I would walk in to offer a sign and not only would the owner say Yes, but a customer would ask for one," he said. "Every business accepted a sign."
The work, which continued all the way up Church Hill Road and along part of Main Street, was therapeutic for Mr Stan.
"I just wanted to spread that message, to cast it out," he said. He didn't stay long in many locations (including The Newtown Bee's office), so he was able to remain anonymous.
"I saw friends on Facebook posting about them," he said of the signs, which people seemed to appreciate immediately.
Even Julie Stan was kept out of the loop until after the signs were printed.
"She came home from the gym and said something about seeing them, and then she saw the box," he said, again laughing.
"It's an active message, a positive choice," Julie Stan said on January 30.
Now that the word has started getting out about her father, Katie Stan thinks it's "awesome," she also said last Monday night.
Bumper stickers and notecards have begun appearing with the same wording. Even a few billboards have adapted the design. Those were not Mr Stan's doing, however. Those were done by others.
"I'm am perfectly fine with that," he said. "It's about the message. It's not about me."
The Sandy Hook Project
Tim Stan's initial printing of We Are Sandy Hook was quickly exhausted. The Stans want to continue spreading the message that Newtown will remain a strong, loving community. They are also hoping to do something good with Mr Stan's message.
"We want to raise funds to support victims and services of violent crime, starting here in Newtown," Mr Stan said. "We have friends whose Sandy Hook Elementary School children were in the next room [from the shootings], or in that building. They heard things that no child should ever live through."
The couple watched help come in for friends, neighbors, and strangers from everywhere. They want to support that, Mr Stan said.
"Recovery is going to take many years for these children, families, teachers, and first responders," he said. "We want to do what ever we can to support them.
A new batch of signs have been printed. Car magnets are also in the works.
The couple has filed articles of incorporation for The Sandy Hook Project, which will allow the Stans to sell items with Mr Stan's message.
"[The Project] is incorporated, but it is nonprofit. All proceeds will be donated," Mr Stan said February 5.
A website is in the works, at SandyHookProject.org, and Mr Stan expects to have "at least a few pages" live by the weekend.
We Are Sandy Hook signs are now available at the office of The Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, for a $3 requested donation. Mr Stan is also working on additional distribution points, he said February 5.
The first donation will be to Newtown Youth & Family Services, "because they have been an amazing pillar this whole time," Mr Stan said.
Meanwhile, the purpose of the message has been cathartic for Mr Stan.
"I never expected this to have this kind of response," he said Tuesday morning. "I did it to put out a positive message, of pride and solidarity, but it was also therapeutic for me.
"It felt good to do something that was oriented to our community," he continued. "To look outward, rather than inward."


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This matters because no local, state or federal government agency directly affects more New Mexicans on a daily basis than the PRC.
In addition to approving the prices New Mexicans pay for electricity, natural gas, water, and landline telephone service, the PRC also regulates every type of insurance-ranging from auto, property, life, and title insurance to health insurance.
The PRC controls the cost and service of motor carriers (including taxis, moving vans, buses, shuttles, ambulances, and tow trucks); processes corporate registrations; regulates oil, natural gas, and hazardous liquid pipelines; and even oversees the State Fire Marshal's office and ski lift inspections.
As a result, the PRC has the broadest regulatory power of any state agency in the nation, yet the qualifications required of the five PRC commissioners are surprisingly low for such a powerful position. PRC commissioners are only required to be: 1) at least 18 years of age; 2) residents of the state for at least one year; and 3) not convicted felons. That is it.
There are no professional requirements or educational requirements-not even a high school diploma.
Constitutional Amendment 2 would authorize the legislature to increase the qualifications of PRC commissioners and require continuing education so that the commissioners are better able to fulfill their mission of ensuring fair and reasonable utility rates and service for all New Mexicans.
The PRC would also benefit from being streamlined so that commissioners can focus on their core mission, the regulation of utilities.
A good place to start would be removing the PRC's responsibility for processing the registration of corporations. The PRC's corporations bureau has long been plagued by problems including lost checks, lost paperwork, and delays lasting weeks and even months.
Further confusing the situation, the PRC handles the reporting and registration of only some types of businesses, like limited liability companies (LLCs), while the Secretary of State handles it for others, like limited liability partnerships (LLPs).
Constitutional Amendment 3 would consolidate both units into an efficient one-stop shop for all business registrations and filings at the Secretary of State's office, the way 41 other states do it.
Another important reform would be to remove the PRC's authority over the Insurance Division. Under the PRC, every Superintendent of Insurance has either been fired or forced to resign because of the inherent conflicts that arise from working for five bosses with competing political agendas.
In addition, the Insurance Division has been placed on probation by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners three times in its 16-year history, in large part because in the past, PRC commissioners had pressured the Division to hire unqualified but politically connected employees. Constitutional Amendment 4 would instead allow the Superintendent to be selected by an independent nominating committee, insulating the regulation of insurance from political interference.
Three of the five current PRC commissioners-Chairman Patrick Lyons, Commissioner Doug Howe, and Commissioner Jason Marks-have joined with Think New Mexico to advocate for the passage of Constitutional Amendments 2, 3 and 4 as essential first steps toward turning around the PRC.
Lyons is a Republican, Marks is a Democrat, and Howe is an Independent. This tri-partisan cooperation reflects the fact that this package is about enacting common sense reforms, not politics.
Fred Nathan is Executive Director of Think New Mexico, an independent, results-oriented think tank serving New Mexicans. www.thinknewmexico.org.


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Tartan Day is April 6th!
Tartan Day is a celebration of Scotland and Scottish Heritage and is celebrated on the date of the signing of The Declaration of Arbroath, the declaration of Scottish Independence signed April 6, 1320 intended to confirm Scotland's status as an independent, sovereign state and defending Scotland's right to use military action when unjustly attacked.
"…for, as long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be brought under English rule. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom – for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself."
It was first celebrated in Canada in the early 1980's and in New York in 1987. In 2005 National Tartan Day was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in House Resolution 41 to recognize 'The outstanding contribution and achievements made by Scottish Americans to the United States'. In Australasia a similar International Tartan Day is held on July 1, the anniversary of the repeal of the 1747 Act of Proscription that banned the wearing of tartan after the Battle of Culloden.
If you're Scottish, of course you care. If you're not – what's the big deal? Well, did you know that without the Scots there would not be:
the light bulb, Beta blocker, Bicycle, Carnegie Hall, Sean Connery, Color Photography, Andrew Carnegie, Criminal Fingerprinting, Robert Burns, Chloroform, cold-formed steel, Decimal Fraction, David Tennant – as Dr. Who, Eloping (Gretna Green), Peter Pan, Dolly the Sheep, Brian Cox, Gin & Tonic, Golf, Gospel Singing, Amy Pond, hot blast oven, the first World Cup, Mary Cassatt, lime cordial, Ewan McGregor, limelight, logarithm, Edgar Allen Poe, medical ultrasonography, overhead valve, telephone, television, tire, threshing machine, ultrasound scanner, universal time, retail banking, roller printing on textiles, shortbread, siren (alarm), steam hammer, Hypnotism, Hypodermic Syringes, Kaleidoscopes, Kelvin Scale, King James Bible, McDonalds, Microwave, Paraffin, Penicillin, Piano Foot Pedals, Pneumatic tire, porridge, postage stamp adhesive, propellar, radar, raincoats, refrigeration, Sir Walter Scott, Kellog's cereal, steam hammer, Sam Houston, stereotype, tarmacadam, Davy Crockett, The 39 Steps, Uncle Sam, US Navy (John Paul Jones), 23 US Presidents, Vacuum flask, Whisky, the pencil, rubber bands, the new Dr. Who-Peter Capaldi, water clorination, Robert Louis Stevenson, Watt steam engine, propranolol, Gregorian telescope, Electric Clock, Fax, Campbell's Soup, Scottish Meat Pies (recipe follows), me, my husband, & my kids, and family!
Tom reminded me I forgot Mike Myers. "If it's not Scottish it's crap!"
Both of my dad's parents came from Scotland, my grandmother as young girl and my grandpa a bit older. My grandma was Marion, nicknamed Mina.
They were really wonderful people and I wish I could have spent more time with them – especially as an adult.
My grandpa told me my son Sammy was his 26th GREAT grandchild. That's a lot of American Scots and not only are there more now – there are now some GREAT GREAT grandchildren through my cousins Cheryllyn, Jenny, & Leah. Am I missing any?
My family name is Ritchie – Clan Mackintosh. And before my father in law passed away he had his genealogy traced to Scotland as well – Robbins.
Apparently one of the biggest celebrations outside of New York is in St. Charles, Missouri – not 20 miles from my house.
Anyway – I have lingered here and gone on longer than I meant to! But I have to say…. Scots are pretty cool! Without them you'd be sitting around in the dark with no tv, telephone or colored photographs.
Here is a recipe to help you celebrate. These Scottish Meat Pies are so so good. My grandparents always used to get them from Ackroyd's Scottish Bakery in Michigan. This is NOT their recipe and most keep their recipe a secret but this one is really good as well. Here is a You Tube video of someone making the pastry so you can see what I mean about molding it. Hope you enjoy!
Scottish Meat Pies
|Prep time
|1 hour, 30 minutes
|Cook time
|45 minutes
|Total time
|2 hours, 15 minutes
|Milk, Wheat
|Meal type
|Main Dish
|Freezable, Serve Hot
|By author
|Krista Robbins
- 1lb ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or bacon fat)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup crisco (or lard)
- 3/4 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- milk (for glazing)


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Want a Closer Connection? Start Praising the Positive in Your Spouse
When I started dating Hugh, my youth pastor – a longtime friend of Hugh's – pulled me aside and felt he needed to warn me.
"Cindi, Hugh is an awesome guy, and I'd highly recommend him as a husband, but he's also the moodiest person I know."
"Hugh's not moody," I responded, defensively. "He's a deep thinker. He takes a while to think about things before speaking, instead of just blurting out of his mouth whatever comes to his mind, like I tend to do. I appreciate that about him. That's what I want in a husband."
Now, after 22 years of marriage, instead of appreciating my deep thinker, I find myself, at times, thinking things like Hugh is the moodiest person I know.
Well guys, (Hugh here) see if you can relate. I loved how my wife was able to express herself back when I first met her. Being a journalism major who wrote beautifully, she could also speak confidently and had a way with words. That's nice when you're getting a love letter or praise and affirmation from a woman in love with you. But after more than 20 years together, there are days when I wish she wasn't quite as verbal, especially when she finds something she thinks is wrong with me. Sometimes, today, when I think about her "way with words" it isn't always in a fond way. She's reciting her thoughts unabridged and I'm looking for the Reader's Digest version.
How is it that when we fall in love, the object of our hearts can do no wrong? We overlook their weaknesses or, at times, don't see them at all. Love is blind. And oh how blissful the blind state can be! Then, some time down the road, the one we fell in love with – the one with all those wonderful character traits – is simply being who he or she is (a deep thinker or one who verbally expresses herself) and they are hammered for being annoying, irritating and difficult to live with.
My, how we need to become blind again – blind to each other's faults, blind to the things that annoy us, blind to bitterness. And open to grace and forgiveness.
We've been told that the characteristics in your spouse that irritate you today are manifestations of the same characteristics that drew you toward each other, originally. What once you found attractive, you now find annoying. We can see that in our marriage, too. I (Cindi) was drawn to Hugh's depth, his seriousness, his contemplative nature. And Hugh was drawn to my confidence, my social skills, and my ability to express myself. Yet those characteristics, after a few years of life together, can grate on our nerves rather than give us a sense of appreciation for each other.
We've learned that we have to pick up a new set of lenses that seeks out and focuses on the positive in each other, if we're going to be in love again. Love, after all, is blind. Or, maybe a better way to say it would be: Love chooses to be blind to the less flattering traits of its lover.
In Philippians 4:8 we are told how to keep our minds from focusing on the negative: "Keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise" (CEV).