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With so much going on with King, I have to admit that I completely forgot about No Surrender this past Sunday. Now, I have a confession to make, I didn't watch NoSur. Anyone who reads either of my blogs regularly knows that I rarely miss watching a PPV, and recently haven't missed a local show – specifically WWE house shows, and any WWE shows in Boston. So I didn't watch NoSur, I'm not going to the WWE house show in Portland on Saturday, nor am I going to NoC in Boston this Sunday. I have a good friend getting married on Saturday, and I'm going to a wedding California the end of the month. Living on a fixed income (making me sound even older than I am), there was just no way that I was going to be able to see any of these shows.
So, rather than complaining about the creative moves I'm not sure I agree with, I'm going to sit back and watch Impact. I have to reserve my thoughts on what went down at NoSur – that I read all about on WNW, as it happened (plug, plug) – until I see where they're taking things. Originally I was downright pissed that Joe lost, then that Storm would not be going to BFG to face Aries. I have to say I was a bit shocked that it wasn't Bully going to BFG, as with his contract in the air, that would have been a natural to keep his interest.
Show Starts
Video > B+
Being as I didn't watch NoSur, I have to admit the recap was nice. I already knew what happened on the show, as most TNA fans would, even if they didn't watch the PPV, because it seems as though the majority of TNA fans are also part of the IWC in some way.
In Ring Segment > B
Aries being right back to his glamorous self is darn sexy. I like that he threw that all aside for NoSur, but this is a big part of what makes Aries a top man in this industry. I like that he is who he is, even though he's rather short for many in the industry, he's someone the industry needs as a whole. Aries is one of those over-the-top characters who would have been huge in the 80's and 90's, no matter his stature.
Hardy handled himself wonderfully when he got to the ring, but then Bully. Actually, Bully took what could have turned very boring, into something great. He has become something so much more than I thought he could be, and I will be really bummed if he doesn't get his contract ironed out with TNA. Honestly, a year ago, I didn't think I'd ever feel this way about Bully, but he's really lost some weight and upped his game in a huge way. I didn't think Bully had this much personality, nor that he could be a singles competitor the way he's become.
X Division Championship Match – Sonjay Dutt vs Zema Ion (C) > A&D
It was great hearing Tenay and Taz send their best to King. I did expect them to say it at some point, but they came out early in the show, and while it sounded perfunctory from Tenay, Taz was beautifully honest, and that really does mean a lot.
And then there's Sonjay! Normally, when I really respect a wrestler, I refer to them by their last name in my writing. Recently Dolph became Ziggler for me, and for good reason. But there's something in me that calls Sonjay by his first name, and Ion by his last, and I adore and respect Sonjay more than so many others, and Ion I can barely stomach watching him because of the belt over his shoulder.
Going into this match I figured that maybe TNA thought Sonjay winning the belt in a rematch on Impact would be a better idea, and it sure looked like he was going to win. Sonjay was a-fricken-mazing in that ring. He was the epitome of what an X Division Champ is, yet he was again screwed over by Ion and TNA. I can't think of anyone on the roster right now who deserves to be X Division Champ more than Sonjay, and I'm going to keep pushing for it because of all the time, hard work, pain, blood, sweat and tears he's put into the X Division. Heck, what he showed us in those three minutes were sick! I could have sat and watched Sonjay for another ten minutes, and my smile would have only grown bigger. Maybe they're pushing to make Sonjay's eventual X Division Title win to be that much grander, but all I'm seeing is Sonjay getting screwed over by a guy who is just too green to be carrying gold, and the company that's screwed him over for years. Watching Sonjay work that ring so beautifully makes my heart heavy because it feels like he will never attain the gold at the end of the rainbow. (In case what I wrote wasn't clear, the A is for Sonjay's ring work, the D is for how hard he's worked to continually get knocked down from the top, where he's proven he deserves to be.)
Winner – Ion (3:14)
Backstage Segment > B+
Okay, if that appletini was so gross, why did Hogan drink half of it down before complaining about the taste? Actually, I have to say that the way Hogan 'played' them was well executed. I'm the first to bash Hogan lately, but I actually enjoyed that segment.
Backstage Segment > B-
That exchange between Angle and AJ was so boring! But then there's Brisco. It's just so obvious that Brisco is part of A&8's.
Video > B+
Well, maybe I did miss something interesting on NoSur! I thought that video showed me a lot of what I missed, and left me wanting for more. Maybe not watching NoSur has made Impact a lot more entertaining for me? I'm going to keep that thought in my back pocket as Impact continues. I'll revisit that in my ending.
In Ring Segment > B+
I loved the 'Go back home!' chants for Roode. I guess I can understand why TNA want to push Storm versus Roode again, there's still a lot of bad feelings there, but they pushed him so hard in the BFG Series, and now that's all for naught, and I feel a little cheap for rooting for Storm for so long. I completely understand Roode screwing Storm over the way he did, but Storm fighting Roode feels cheap compared to Storm facing Aries for the strap.
On the other hand, these men have chemistry flowing out of every pour! What made them a wonderful team also makes them the fiercest competitors. While I am enjoying their all out hatred for each other, and understand where it's coming from, I want to see Storm strapped. It's going to take a lot to win me over, but this segment, not a word from Storm, absolutely helped. A BIG step in the right direction!
BFG Memories – 2009 > A-
Lovely little segment for AJ. If all off these BFG Memories segments are that good, it's going to be a great month. It was both a well produced video, and a very short video. It left a nice warm place in my heart, but didn't take ten minutes to do it.
AJ vs Kaz > B+
AJ's hip toss and arm drags right from the start were so beautiful. He makes it all look so effortless, and I think that's why he's made it so far. He has an easy grace about his ring work that so few master, and it seems to come so naturally. When my daughter Ellie and I would watch TNA on Fox Sports, we were always waiting and hoping to see AJ work the ring, just to see his mastery.
What the heck happened between AJ and Kaz on the apron? I know Kaz didn't hit his head, at all, even though they showed the replay of it, and Taz talked about Kaz landing on his head as they played it! Then Kaz's monkey flip on AJ was really scary looking.
Then they got back in the ring and AJ looked great again. Wonder what that was about. Normally AJ is as graceful outside the ring as in, but not here. I have to admit I'm glad AJ went over Kaz here, I'm not in the mood to see Angle turn heel and feud with AJ over this.
Winner – AJ (10:13)
Backstage Segment > A-
Watching Joseph like this, I wonder if Abyss is part of A&8's. That would be a really interesting. The chemistry between Joseph and Brooke is a riot! Too funny! I've always been an Abyss fan, but seeing this character is just so much fun. Stacy and I got into a discussion about Parks ending up in the WWE (pipe dream, no truth to this, not even rumor, just pipe dreams). Stacy was trying to figure out how he could be related to Kane. Cousin? I, of course, decided it had to be Katie Vick's love child with Kane. The novelization Kane's life is a bit different from the storyline we've seen on the WWE, so it is possible. Sorry, had this on my mind and had to go there.
Backstage Segment > C+
Of course Hardy was going to put his Title shot up! That was not a shocker, and this segment wasn't anything exciting.
Video > B
They're continuing to push both A&8's and what went down at NoSur. It is a bit much, but the way they're feeding tid-bits of info, it's working well. If they continue to keep them short, I won't complain about a couple more.
In Ring Segment > B
Bully deserves a rematch with Hardy, but Storm doesn't deserve a rematch? That really rubs me the wrong way.
I will say that the bit by A&8's brought back that little taste of question, that fear that maybe Hogan trying to keep them out will only backfire. Of course Brisco is part of A&8's, and he was walking around backstage with Angle. That was just one way that A&8's proved that they're in the building; not at all locked out. Other than none of the masks being removed, this faction has been a lot of fun. I don't know how much longer they can run without anyone getting unmasked, and how long it will work without an unmasking, but right now creative is still doing a wonderful job of keeping us guessing, and the TNA roster questioning who might be lurking around every corner.
Video > D-
We JUST saw what happened with Hogan and A&8's, we don't need a recap this soon!
Backstage Segment > C
Chavito and Hernandez were a big cliché here. This isn't LAX, and it isn't Chavito and Eddie, it's time for them to form their own unique team. Guess while TNA creative is working well on A&8's, they're dropping the ball here.
Daniels vs Chavito > B-
I'm normally a huge Daniels fan, but he really bored me here. Chavito was the one making the bigger moves, and Daniels was more about the blows. The match held my attention, and didn't look horrible, at all, but it wasn't until the three amigos that I stopped worrying about my nails being wet and was really pushed to start typing and really have some emotion behind anything. I love seeing Chavito hit the 3 amigos, and the 5 star frog splash, but I also think he needs to finish with moves other than those.
Winner – Chavito (6:33)
Gut Check > C+
I actually recognize Evan. I'm sure I've seen him wrestle live. Actually, I saw Brian Fury (someone I'd LOVE to see in TNA) in the background of Evan's video. I'm going to do some research on this guy before Gut Check, see what I can find out for you. Anyone knows anything about him, please let me know. Honestly, I'm not sure I can be unbiased grading this guy right now, so I'm going to call it down the middle for tonight. I thought he was decent on mic, but being semi-local, I might be wanting to see more than he gave. I'd like your honest opinion on this guy.
Video > B-
That was a nice short recap of something that wasn't the segment earlier.
Backstage Segment > A-
I love Storm like this! This man can talk, and can put out such passion. He's really great, and I hope that after this feud is over, he gets a chance at the strap.
BFG Memories 2005 > B+
That was a great moment for Kim. I have to say her ring gear has gotten much better, but he ring work has always been top notch.
In Ring Segment > B
The way Tara announced Tessmacher to the ring, I was sure Tara was going heel. Taz's comment about Oprah just further made me sure we were seeing the start of a feud. Tessmacher came off as really plastic here. Normally she's more endearing than she was here. Normally she's the sexy girl next door, but here she was the one I wanted to really dislike. Even better was the guys chanting and cheering for Tara beating Tessmacher down! I think the best was Tara kicking the imaginary dirt back over Tessmacher. Until I got my service dog I'd not been around dogs much, but I've learned that if those black labs have gone near our mailbox, Dragon will kick back the dirt like that. Them was fighting kicks!
Backstage Segment > A-
D-Lo sitting next to Dixie while she's talking about A&8's made me laugh out loud, then I had to explain to Ellie why I was laughing about that. Even better was Hogan and Prichard wondering about someone in that room being part of A&8's. I thought they all handled this well, and poked a bit of fun at those of us who have been watching TNA and A&8's so closely. Of course they know who we're predicting are in A&8's, as well as the talk of how the mouthpiece of the group has been – at some points – D-Lo. There's even been questions about Hogan possibly being part of the group, so Prichard asking Hogan is he was part of them was great. Segments like this don't work very often, but the tongue in cheek way they handled this one was great.
BFG Series Title Match Re-Match – Bully vs Hardy >
I have to admit that I didn't see them fight it out on NoSur, so this is fresh for me, but still not something I care to see. Why is Bully getting a rematch when Hardy was attacked by someone outside the match, but Storm isn't? I know, get over it, but it makes me feel that the BFG Series was such a waste.
Honestly, I wasn't overly impressed by this match. These two guys have been part of some of the better battles we've seen over the years. Their TLC matches are legendary, but this felt like a match of near falls with only a few really great moves. The superplex Bully hit on Hardy was absolutely jaw dropping. Hardy was poised up there so beautifully, then he just flew through the air. But even after that a number of their moves felt stilted, and in the end, I still didn't care who got the win. It felt like too long with not enough excitement – even though Tenay and Taz tried to inject it with their voices – and not even a payoff that felt that exciting. I know a title shot is big, but this match didn't seem to even have that much weight on it.
Winner – Hardy (13:35)
Post Show
Okay, I will say that Impact was entertaining in some ways, some of which because I missed NoSur, but in other ways I found this Impact really lacking. I loved Storm's passion, but wasn't at all interested in Hardy and Bully in the ring. I loved the segment backstage when all the big wigs were sitting around talking about what to do about A&8's, but they were questioning each others involvement in the group. They handled that wonderfully, but then we saw virtually nothing of A&8's on the show. I know having them on the tron, and questioning if they were locked out or in, after seeing Brisco, and then D-Lo, but I still wanted a tiny bit more proof that at least one of the group was inside, somehow. Okay, maybe the man of multiple personalities – Abyss/Joseph – could end up as part of A&8's, as well as having that wonderfully awkward moment with Brooke, but they didn't go any further with anything strange between Joseph and Brooke. Maybe they will do it next week, but I felt we were left hanging there. Also, since I'm being a tiny bit cranky about loose ends, Angle made a big deal about he and Brisco watching AJ's match, but we never saw them again, not even a moment where Angle is happy his partner won his match.
Overall I thought it was a decent episode of Impact, but not their best by any stretch. There were some great moments, and some jaw dropping moves, but there wasn't enough glue holding the whole show together. The flow felt choppy, and I said, there were more loose ends left dangling than normal. Hopefully TNA will address some of those issues and even them out before next week's show.


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|School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science & Technology
|Department of Hindi, Cochin University of Science and Technology
|Nondestructive photothermal methods as well as optical absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy are utilized to characterise three different materials, both thermally and optically. The possibility of using montmorillonite clay minerals, after textile waste-water treatment, is investigated for further applications. The laser induced luminescence studies and thermal characterisation of certain rare earth titanates prepared by self propagating high temperature synthesis method are also presented. Moreover, effort is made to characterise rare earth doped sol gel silica glasses with the help of these nondestructive techniques.
|International School of Photonics, Cochin University of Science and Technology
|Low-protein content natural rubber latex was produced by using a nonionic surfactant-polyethylene glycol (PEG). Extractable protein content of natural rubber latex was found to decrease with PEG treatment and reduction increased with increase in the molecular weight of PEG. The low-protein latex samples were characterized by tensile testing, Fourier transform infrared and thermogravimetric analysis. The results have shown 35% reduction in the extractable protein content, without any compromise on the mechanical properties of the latex; however, thermal stability of low-protein latex was found to be reduced marginally with PEG treatment.
|Preparation of low-protein ....pdf
|This article reports a new in vitro bile analysis based on the measurement of the dielectric properties at microwave frequencies. The measurements were made using rectangular cavity perturbation technique at the S-band of microwave frequency with the different samples of bile obtained from healthy persons as well as from patients. It is observed that an appreciable change in the dielectric properties of patient's samples with the normal healthy samples and these measurements were in good agreement with clinical analysis. These results prove an alternative in-vitro method of detecting bile abnormalities based on the measurement of the dielectric properties of bile samples using microwaves without surgical procedure.
|Detection of biliary functional...pdf
|Nanoscale silica was synthesized by precipitation method using sodium silicate and dilute hydrochloric acid under controlled conditions. The synthesized silica was characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), BET adsorption and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). The particle size of silica was calculated to be 13 nm from the XRD results and the surface area was found to be 295 m2/g by BET method. The performance of this synthesized nanosilica as a reinforcing filler in natural rubber (NR) compound was investigated. The commercial silica was used as the reference material. Nanosilica was found to be effective reinforcing filler in natural rubber compound. Filler-matrix interaction was better for nanosilica than the commercial silica. The synthesized nanosilica was used in place of conventional silica in HRH (hexamethylene tetramine, resorcinol and silica) bonding system for natural rubber and styrene butadiene rubber / Nylon 6 short fiber composites. The efficiency of HRH bonding system based on nanosilica was better. Nanosilica was also used as reinforcing filler in rubber / Nylon 6 short fiber hybrid composite. The cure, mechanical, ageing, thermal and dynamic mechanical properties of nanosilica / Nylon 6 short fiber / elastomeric hybrid composites were studied in detail. The matrices used were natural rubber (NR), nitrile rubber (NBR), styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and chloroprene rubber (CR). Fiber loading was varied from 0 to 30 parts per hundred rubber (phr) and silica loading was varied from 0 to 9 phr. Hexa:Resorcinol:Silica (HRH) ratio was maintained as 2:2:1. HRH loading was adjusted to 16% of the fiber loading. Minimum torque, maximum torque and cure time increased with silica loading. Cure rate increased with fiber loading and decreased with silica content. The hybrid composites showed improved mechanical properties in the presence of nanosilica. Tensile strength showed a dip at 10 phr fiber loading in the case of NR and CR while it continuously increased with fiber loading in the case of NBR and SBR. The nanosilica improved the tensile strength, modulus and tear strength better than the conventional silica. Abrasion resistance and hardness were also better for the nanosilica composites. Resilience and compression set were adversely affected. Hybrid composites showed anisotropy in mechanical properties. Retention in ageing improved with fiber loading and was better for nanosilica-filled hybrid composites. The nanosilica also improved the thermal stability of the hybrid composite better than the commercial silica. All the composites underwent two-step thermal degradation. Kinetic studies showed that the degradation of all the elastomeric composites followed a first-order reaction. Dynamic mechanical analysis revealed that storage modulus (E') and loss modulus (E") increased with nanosiica content, fiber loading and frequency for all the composites, independent of the matrix. The highest rate of increase was registered for NBR rubber.
|Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology
|Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology
|Dental caries persists to be the most predominant oral disease in spite of remarkable progress made during the past half- century to reduce its prevalence. Early diagnosis of carious lesions is an important factor in the prevention and management of dental caries. Conventional procedures for caries detection involve visual-tactile and radiographic examination, which is considered as "gold standard". These techniques are subjective and are unable to detect the lesions until they are well advanced and involve about one-third of the thickness of enamel. Therefore, all these factors necessitate the need for the development of new techniques for early diagnosis of carious lesions. Researchers have been trying to develop various instruments based on optical spectroscopic techniques for detection of dental caries during the last two decades. These optical spectroscopic techniques facilitate noninvasive and real-time tissue characterization with reduced radiation exposure to patient, thereby improving the management of dental caries. Nonetheless, a costeffective optical system with adequate sensitivity and specificity for clinical use is still not realized and development of such a system is a challenging task.Two key techniques based on the optical properties of dental hard tissues are discussed in this current thesis, namely laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and diffuse reflectance (DR) spectroscopy for detection of tooth caries and demineralization. The work described in this thesis is mainly of applied nature, focusing on the analysis of data from in vitro tooth samples and extending these results to diagnose dental caries in a clinical environment. The work mainly aims to improve and contribute to the contemporary research on fluorescence and diffuse reflectance for discriminating different stages of carious lesions. Towards this, a portable and compact laser-induced fluorescence and reflectance spectroscopic system (LIFRS) was developed for point monitoring of fluorescence and diffuse reflectance spectra from tooth samples. The LIFRS system uses either a 337 nm nitrogen laser or a 404 nm diode laser for the excitation of tooth autofluorescence and a white light source (tungsten halogen lamp) for measuring diffuse reflectance.Extensive in vitro studies were carried out on extracted tooth samples to test the applicability of LIFRS system for detecting dental caries, before being tested in a clinical environment. Both LIF and DR studies were performed for diagnosis of dental caries, but special emphasis was given for early detection and also to discriminate between different stages of carious lesions. Further the potential of LIFRS system in detecting demineralization and remineralization were also assessed.In the clinical trial on 105 patients, fluorescence reference standard (FRS) criteria was developed based on LIF spectral ratios (F500/F635 and F500/F680) to discriminate different stages of caries and for early detection of dental caries. The FRS ratio scatter plots developed showed better sensitivity and specificity as compared to clinical and radiographic examination, and the results were validated with the blindtests. Moreover, the LIF spectra were analyzed by curve-fitting using Gaussian spectral functions and the derived curve-fitted parameters such as peak position, Gaussian curve area, amplitude and width were found to be useful for distinguishing different stages of caries. In DR studies, a novel method was established based on DR ratios (R500/R700, R600/R700 and R650/R700) to detect dental caries with improved accuracy. Further the diagnostic accuracy of LIFRS system was evaluated in terms of sensitivity, specificity and area under the ROC curve. On the basis of these results, the LIFRS system was found useful as a valuable adjunct to the clinicians for detecting carious lesions.
|Department of Hindi, Cochin University of Science & Technology
|The main source of protein for human and animal consumption is from the agricultural sector, where the production is vulnerable to diseases, fluctuations in climatic conditions and deteriorating hydrological conditions due to water pollution. Therefore Single Cell Protein (SCP) production has evolved as an excellent alternative. Among all sources of microbial protein, yeast has attained global acceptability and has been preferred for SCP production. The screening and evaluation of nutritional and other culture variables of microorganisms are very important in the development of a bioprocess for SCP production. The application of statistical experimental design in bioprocess development can result in improved product yields, reduced process variability, closer confirmation of the output response to target requirements and reduced development time and overall cost.The present work was undertaken to develop a bioprocess technology for the mass production of a marine yeast, Candida sp.S27. Yeasts isolated from the offshore waters of the South west coast of India and maintained in the Microbiology Laboratory were subjected to various tests for the selection of a potent strain for biomass production. The selected marine yeast was identified based on ITS sequencing. Biochemical/nutritional characterization of Candida sp.S27 was carried out. Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) the process parameters (pH, temperature and salinity) were optimized. For mass production of yeast biomass, a chemically defined medium (Barnett and Ingram, 1955) and a crude medium (Molasses-Yeast extract) were optimized using RSM. Scale up of biomass production was done in a Bench top Fermenter using these two optimized media. Comparative efficacy of the defined and crude media were estimated besides nutritional evaluation of the biomass developed using these two optimized media.
|Dept. of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology,
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Every workplace has "that guy." Some of the more unlucky employed may even share space with several irritating coworkers. If you can't think of one, chances are it's probably you.
Below is a list, which is by no means exhaustive, of five of the most hated coworker personality types. Familiarize yourself with this information so that you will know how to spot these obnoxious employees, how to make sure you aren't becoming one of them, and what to do if you're stuck with one. All it takes is a little effort and self-awareness to turn a terrible working environment into a unified, satisfying company culture.
The Lone Wolf
Independence isn't a bad thing, but like anything it has its extremes. The Lone Wolf is the coworker who insists on doing everything as a department of one. This person seldom asks for help, even when it's needed. Problems can arise as a result of the lack of communication that The Lone Wolf has with his or her fellow employees. Opportunities are often lost when employees don't collaborate or communicate, and The Lone Wolf's insistence on working independently could be holding back a company's ability to innovate and to work harmoniously.
If you suspect that you might be going it alone a little too much, make a conscious effort to ask your coworkers for their input on projects. Asking for their opinions and advice will be flattering and may even give you some great ideas. You might find that you actually enjoy sharing your work with others and boost your own engagement in the process.
If you have a Lone Wolf in your business, try engaging them – just make sure to tread lightly. They may balk if they feel you're being too nosy or invasive. Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to work alone; this coworker may be shy, irritable, or simply unaccustomed to working as a team. Start out by asking for their advice on something simple that you think would interest them, extending the proverbial olive branch and setting the stage for them to do the same.
The Shirker
The Shirker is perhaps the most hated of all of the unpleasant coworker personalities. This person is the first to ask for help – or even beg for it. They can often be found trying to solicit the aid of another coworker to complete tasks that should be easily accomplished alone. They may be highly skilled excuse makers, playing on the compassion of fellow employees. If pleading fails, they may resort to wearing down their coworker's defenses by bothering them until it becomes less trouble for other employees to simply do the job themselves. This employee gums up the works of an efficient office by over-burdening his or her coworkers. Frustratingly, in the amount of time it takes The Shirker to successfully shirk their duties, the project could usually have been completed.
If you hear yourself saying, "I don't know how…", "I don't understand…", "Could you help me…", or "I don't have time…" with any frequency, then you might be a Shirker. Even those who aren't chronic Shirkers can fall into this irritating habit from time to time, so be cognizant of how much you're asking of your colleagues. Remember, you're only holding yourself back by not defeating obstacles. You will never develop new skill sets if you pass the buck to someone else at the first sign of frustration.
If you find yourself being shirked upon by a coworker (or perhaps by the whole office), the best word you can learn to say is, "no" (alternatively: "I can't," "Not right now," or "Why don't you just Google that?"). Remember that you don't owe anyone an explanation for not doing work that wasn't yours to do in the first place. Declining The Shirker doesn't mean that you have to have a list of excuses of your own waiting in the wings. Even if you feel like snapping every time they badger you, you can still keep the peace with a polite but firm, "no." Eventually the company mooch will be forced to do it themselves or your boss will find someone who can.
The Complainer
The Complainer isn't necessarily a bad employee. They might be highly skilled, reliable, and successful. Even so, pretty much everyone hates them. These people have a gift for picking out the worst in any situation and aren't afraid to share that with the entire workforce. Everyone gets stressed at work on occasion, and the temptation to whine about it is understandable, but The Complainer has turned this habit into an art form. Even categorically good things can come with a grain of salt when The Complainer gets a hold of them. Complainers drag down company morale and engagement, creating an unpleasant environment and a tense workplace culture. The signature of The Complainer is the ability to rattle off a list of what is wrong at any given time without actually offering any tangible ideas to solve problems.
You might be The Complainer and never know it. These people are most often oblivious to their own behavior and usually just think that they're being a "realist" or "telling it like it is." If you feel this way about yourself, try monitoring your words and actions more closely. A little introspection might turn up a persistent pattern of negativity. Every time you catch yourself about to complain, take a second and ask yourself if what you're about to say is going to be helpful in any way, or if you're just griping. You may have a knack for picking out potential problems, so put that to work by coming up with proactive solutions instead of just caterwauling all day.
The quickest fix for The Complainer in your life is to start asking them to take action. Most often, these people are only truly interested in hearing themselves talk and don't really care all that much about the majority of what they complain about. Asking them to follow up with real effort can help them curb their behavior quickly. Even if it fails to stop them, at least you're putting their pessimism to good use.
The Spotlight
These coworkers can be irritating, though like The Complainer they aren't necessarily bad employees. Characterized by constant attempts to showcase how hard they've been working, The Spotlight can frequently be heard telling everyone what they're up to. Those who have been The Spotlight for a significant amount of time may develop the uncanny ability to phrase things as though they were actually telling you something useful, when in reality it's nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to brag. Taking pride in your work and sharing your accomplishments isn't inherently a bad thing, but when taken to the extreme it results in an employee who won't do anything unless someone is watching and who is more concerned with getting recognition than with the overall health of the business.
It's only natural to want the credit for your accomplishments, so if you score a big win for your company you shouldn't be afraid to tell it on the mountain. However, nobody likes a bragger. If you suspect that you're losing the fight against the temptation to boast, put a stop to it before you become a full-fledged Spotlight. Good work speaks for itself, so instead of making sure everyone knows it when you do well, try channeling that effort into doing quality work. It takes a little faith on your part, but you can be sure that people will notice your dedication. Even better than that, your coworkers will respect you for your quiet dignity, instead of resenting you for being so needy.
If The Spotlight is already blinding you and your colleagues on a daily basis, you have two options. You can choose to ignore them and learn to live with the grimace on your face, or you can talk to them about it directly. The second option is dicey, since it could cause a bigger problem. Use discretion when trying to curb The Spotlight, because you're going to have to work with them for the foreseeable future and don't want any hurt feelings. Taking a circuitous route might be in order; try asking for their help on some projects (in light of their many achievements, of course). If you see them doing something helpful without broadcasting it, let them know that you appreciate their efforts. This will make them feel validated and hopefully help fill whatever void they've been attempting to cram praise into all this time. Psychological conditioning can be employed as a last resort by making a displeasing noise or odor each time The Spotlight turns on and hoping that it sticks, but don't count on that to work.
The Competitor
This coworker personality type is as easy to spot as it is to dislike. Unlike The Spotlight, The Competitor doesn't necessarily care about appearing hardworking. All this person needs to know is that he or she is better than you. At everything. The Competitor will make it a point to let you know when you've been bested, even if you didn't know you were competing. Any opportunity to beat you to work, to snag a coveted promotion or project, or to hit a goal first will be taken – and rest assured, you will be made aware of it once it is. The Competitor is damaging to a company culture because their very presence can foster an obsession with personal goals in the workplace, even at the expense of the best interests of the business.
Some people are naturally competitive, and that isn't a bad thing. It takes ambitious people to drive a company forward. Competitiveness becomes a problem when it interferes with workplace relationships and the health of the company. If you're worried that you've become The Competitor, start making a point to give back. Even if, by some miracle, it turns out that you really are better than everyone else at everything, it will still be in your best interests to be a team player. In addition to making a conscious effort not to turn everything into a contest, try throwing your coworkers a bone once in a while. If you see them struggling with something, offer to help; just remember to do this in a very polite way. Don't start chucking unsolicited advice at them or insinuating that they're incompetent, rather ask them if you can show them a trick or let them know that you're there if they need you. Make your company your priority, that way you can join forces with your colleagues to battle the actual competition, instead of each other.
If you are facing off against The Competitor your most powerful defense will likely be four words: "It's not a competition." This might be met with a snide remark like, "That's what people who aren't winning say," but if you're consistent it will make a difference. Refusing to join in the game will take the fun out of it for The Competitor. Hopefully by repeating these words you can drive home the point that it is, in fact, not a competition. You can even try to channel this colleague's competitive spirit into more positive outlets, such as setting an informal goal to beat a rival business' numbers. If worst comes to worst, at least you know who you can count on if you need someone to play dirty on the company softball team.
These are just five of the most hated personality types found in the workplace, which is unfortunately a longer list than can be covered in a single article. The takeaway here should be self-awareness. You obviously want to foster positive relationships with your colleagues, so start training yourself to be conscious of how your actions impact those around you. There are going to be encounters with difficult personalities throughout your career and you may have to get creative when relating to people with different working styles. You're on your own when it comes to the stinky-food-microwaver, inexcusably-loud-phone-talker, and bucket-of-perfume wearer, but at least you will have the upper hand if you encounter any of the most hated coworkers named above.


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InfoAuthentic mini version of the 1955 Chevy pedal car painted authentic two-tone Gypsy Red for collectors or kids!
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Thank you for your sharing.!
 https://blogs.oracle.com/anilgaur/entry/glassfish_you#comment-1210890993000 Re: Chronicles of GlassFish @JavaONE 2008 Anil Gaur 2008-05-15T22:36:33+00:00 2008-05-15T22:36:33+00:00
I somehow missed the partner program launch.
 It's sitting comfortably at number 3 now :-)

Thanks for reminding me about this important milestone!

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Great summary, Anil! The whole community really pulled it together for JavaOne this year. It's a very hard task to do a top 10 this year but I'd probably vote for adding the GlassFish partner launch to your list. Kim, John and the team collected more than 40 partners in very short time, and they will be key to the continued growth of GlassFIsh.

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SEATTLE -- The Washington-Connecticut hoops game on Saturday, Dec. 29 has been selected to be telecast on ESPN2. Tip-off is set for 4:30 p.m. PT.
Washington and Connecticut will either face each other in Storrs or Hartford. The exact location will be determined at a later date.
The game will mark the third contest Washington will play in the state of Connecticut during the 2012-13 season. The Huskies are playing Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 in Uncasville, Ct. as part of the Hall of Fame Classic. Washington will play Seton Hall on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m. PT and will play either Ohio State or Rhode Island on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 1:30 or 4:00 p.m. PT.
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FiOS vs. Comcast: Comparison for Massachusetts Resident
Currently a Comcast customer, I have been trying to decide between FiOS and Comcast. I found the review linked below helpful and I did a little comparison, here are the high points:
For my locaiton, trying to match packages as close as possible:
- Cost for Internet and TV: FiOS is about $14 cheaper per month (excluding taxes and fees).
- Channel Lineups: FiOS was missing Encore channels and a couple of other but gives us more channels overall. I'll miss Encore.
- Internet Speed: FiOS should be about the same on upload but 3x faster on download (average).
Review I found Usefull: FIOS vs Comcast, A Real World Comparison and Review -- Jim Goings.
Currently we have 1 Comcast HD DVR box with the digital HD package.
I am going to get FiOS and will post another review after a couple months.
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William (Bill) J. Pulte serves as the CEO of Pulte Capital Partners, a strategic investment firm focused exclusively on building products. Mr. Pulte serves on the board of Carstin Brands, a Pulte Capital portfolio company spread across 19 states and one of the largest kitchen and bath countertop manufacturers in the United States. Mr. Pulte also oversees Advanced Air & Heat, a Pulte Capital portfolio company and one of the largest air conditioning businesses in Florida.
Prior to starting Pulte Capital Partners, Mr. Pulte worked as an investment professional at two middle market private equity firms. Mr. Pulte has been named to Forbes 30 under 30 and his work has been recognized by CNBC, MSNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, and many other national and international publications.
In a private-public partnership with Mayor Dave Bing of Detroit, Mr. Pulte founded and serves as Chairman of Detroit Blight Authority, a Michigan non-profit corporation focused on neighborhood stabilization through mass trash and debris clearing within Detroit's 135 square miles. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and has served as President of the Northwestern University Club of Detroit. Mr. Pulte has also served on the Northwestern University Alumni Association board and serves on the board of The Community House in Birmingham, Michigan. He has served on a transition committee for Michigan's Secretary of State.
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Last week, Okanogan County Fire District 6 and the Town of Twisp agreed on a contract that will provide Twisp with fire protection, after nearly four months of negotiations.
The contract was approved at a special meeting held by the District 6 commissioners on June 29 and has the Town of Twisp paying a monthly fee of just more than $2 thousand.
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5a. Qualified Faculty
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5c. Modeling Best Professional Practices in Scholarship
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5f.1. How is professional development related to needs identified in unit evaluations of faculty? How does this occur?
Professional development opportunities supported by UAA and COE reflect the mission of the institution and the College and represent faculty needs in terms of teaching, research/scholarly activity, and service. In particular, full-time faculty are encouraged and supported to attend conferences to improve knowledge and skills, develop professional networks to enhance practice, form professional relationships that result in opportunities to serve the profession, and foster collaborations in support of research efforts. All faculty are encouraged to take advantage of the professional development opportunities offered by the UAA Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFÉ), Alaska Educational Innovations Network (AEIN), and COE. The department chairs and dean become aware of the faculty's professional development needs through a variety of sources including annual activity reports and retention reviews, candidate course evaluations, faculty self reviews, and periodic surveys.
5f.2. What professional development activities are offered to faculty related to performance assessment, diversity, technology, emerging practices, and/or the unit's conceptual framework?
COE faculty are offered numerous, substantial, and sustained professional development activities that address assessment, diversity, technology, emerging practices, and the unit's conceptual framework through three major sources: CAFÉ, AEIN, and COE.
The CAFÉ website lists activities planned for 2009-10, including the continuation of the Ford Foundation's Difficult Dialogues initiative; discussion groups on e-Learning: Pedagogy in an Online Environment; and seminar and workshop series on Mentoring Undergraduate Students, Research, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and Student Success. CAFÉ has also been instrumental in supporting UAA's Technology Fellows Program, which is designed to develop instructional technology leaders who effectively integrate technology into instruction and who serve as mentors to colleagues.
AEIN has provided significant leadership and support for professional development in the areas of effective instruction for distance courses, the "next practice" use of technology in all courses, culturally responsive teaching and learning, and network learning. They have also been instrumental in facilitating College discussions about utilizing data to inform teaching and learning.
In the past 3 years, COE has sponsored all-College work days focusing on Writing Across the College, Becoming a College of Distinction, a Learning-Centric Education Model, Data-informed Decision Making, Core Values of the Conceptual Framework and Enduring Understandings, Assessment, and Strategic Planning. The College also showcases faculty members' use of emerging practices and technologies at faculty retreats that occur at the beginning and ending of each academic year. Standard 5F Exhibit 10 lists the professional development activities offered by UAA and COE.
5f.3. How often does faculty participate in professional development activities both on and off campus?
Full-time tenured and non-tenured faculty participate in on-campus professional development activities every semester through participation in College workdays and retreats. In addition, 29 full-time members of the tenured and non-tenured faculty and 6 adjunct/part-time faculty members participated in AEIN, CAFÉ, or other University-sponsored professional development activities within the past 3 years. Thirty-four members of the full-time tenured and non-tenured faculty and 10 adjunct/part-time faculty members participated in off-campus professional development activities in the same time period. For both on-campus and off-campus activities, most faculty participate in multiple events each year. Standard 5F Exhibit 11 provides a comprehensive list of professional development activities in which all faculty have participated. These activities may be easily sorted by diversity- and technology-focused development.
5f.4. (Optional) Tables, figures, and a list of links to key exhibits related to the unit's facilitation of professional development may be attached here.
1. What does your unit do particularly well related to Standard 5?
COE, in conjunction with AEIN, CAFÉ, and the UAA Technology Fellows Program, provides quality professional development for faculty members who teach distance courses and who integrate technology into instruction. The College administration has vigorously advocated to UA system-wide for appropriate technologies to support distance learning. In addition, COE has heavily invested its own funds in professional development, software, computers, and other technologies to enhance the teaching and learning experiences of faculty and candidates in distance, hybrid, and face-to-face courses.
2. What research related to Standard 5 is being conducted by the unit or its faculty?
In 2008 COE Professor Letitia Fickel was appointed chair of the UAA Task Force on Faculty Evaluation for Promotion, Tenure, Post-Tenure Review, and Hiring. The task force was charged with leading the "institutional effort to consider anew our shared definitions and expectations for faculty work." The task force has produced summaries of findings from both faculty forums and reviews of faculty evaluation actions. In 2009, the task force generated a Gap Analysis Report, which is being widely shared and discussed across campus. The task force will draft recommendations assembled from the gap analysis.


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#1 Ranked Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
MyPatients provides referring primary care providers with secure access to their patients' information.
Boston Children's has launched the world's 1st program dedicated to offering hand transplants to children who qualify.
Innovation insider is a semi-monthly e-newsletter analyzes innovations at Boston Children's, other academic medical centers and from industry.
Read the latest blog by a Boston Children's doctor, clinician or staff member.
There are many ways you can help children and their families get the care they need.
The Community Asthma Initiative at Boston Children's Hospital works with community partners in the city around asthma-related issues and activities.
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Our partners provide opportunities for children to participate in safe and healthy programs and activities, such as:
Together with our partners, we also provide asthma education workshops and trainings for parents and providers.
Contact Elizabeth Klements, MS, PNP-BC, AE-C, if you would like more information about our Community Partnerships, or if you are interested in someone coming out to speak to your community organization about asthma. Beth is the asthma clinical nurse specialist at Boston Children's, and she frequently speaks about asthma around Boston. Beth can be reached by email at email@example.com or by phone at 617-355-1928.
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The future of pediatrics will be forged by thinking differently, breaking paradigms and joining together in a shared vision of tackling the toughest challenges before us."


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Czar Taps Beer-Soaked NASCAR
WASHINGTON—The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) goofed when it chose NASCAR driver Jimmy Spencer to carry its anti-drug message to America's youth, since both Spencer and NASCAR have lucrative deals pushing beer. That, according to the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), is the latest in a series of missteps by so-called "Drug Czar" John Walters, whose agency has come under fire for leaving alcohol off its anti-drug agenda.
A recent ONCDP brochure touting the office's outreach to the auto racing world actually pictured Spencer's race car—emblazoned with the familiar "Bud" logo. Spencer's web site has photos of the driver wearing a Bud hat and posing behind cases of Busch beer. Only a couple of mouse clicks separate Spencer's shot-glass sales from his anti-drug links. Other drivers, like Rusty Wallace and Sterling Martin, plug Miller and Coors, respectively. NASCAR has a $7.5 million sponsorship deal with Busch beer.
In a letter today to Walters, CSPI's Hacker wrote that ONDCP's anti-drug message is compromised by NASCAR's beer deals, which include omnipresent beer logos even on kid-friendly items like caps and toy cars.
"When we tried to get alcohol included in ONDCP's ad campaign, this wasn't exactly what we had in mind," Hacker said.


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Questo è il bacio di Tosca – This is the kiss of Tosca! With those words, opera singer Floria Tosca stabs Scarpia, the evil police chief who has tortured her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, and now threatens her. One of the most tightly written and fast-paced of operas, Puccini's Tosca is a tour de force that combines soaring music, true love, and political intrigue into three acts of headlong drama. Don't miss this production of one of the most justifiably popular operas ever written.
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text: Senator Olympia Snowe's decision not to seek re-election is the first of what will likely be many interesting changes to this campaign season.Snowe said it was a difficult decision to make, but it came after growing frustration with partisanship in the senate.In an interview with TV5 she said, "It is with mixed feelings that I've made this decision because I love the Senate, I love working for the people of Maine, I love public service and the essence of it is to solve problems which, regrettably, is not happening in the Senate, certainly to the degree that we should, given the times that we're in."While many see her retirement as a loss for the state, some Maine politicians see it as an opportunity."There's a lot of high level politicians in Maine who are thinking about their chances. Is this the time for them to run for the senate seat?," said UMaine Associate Professor of Political Science Mark Brewer.That question isn't one they have a lot of time to consider. Potential candidates have only two weeks to gather the necessary 2,000 signatures to get on the June primary ballot."It just doesn't give you a lot of time to contemplate or to see what other people are going to do because for a lot of these people, what they do is contingent on what other people decide. It's a really tight window," said Brewer.Three major democratic players have already picked up petitions to run. The Secretary of State's office says Rep. Mike Michaud and former Governor John Baldacci have taken out papers to enter the senate race. Rep. Chellie Pingree said in a statement that she's starting to gather signatures for a possible senate campaign. There were already four democratic candidates running for Snowe's seat. Scott D'Amboise is the only announced candidate from the Republican party. Others may still come forward. Secretary of State Charlie Summers and State Senate President Kevin Raye, both Republicans, are considering getting into the race. Former independent Governor Angus King is also reportedly weighing a run. "I think that's going to be obviously up to the people of Maine, the issues, what positions or candidate they'd prefer. So I think it will be a very competitive race irrespective," said Snowe.Other candidates are eyeing Maine's two congressional seats if Michaud and Pingree both officially enter the senate race. So far seven people have picked up petitions to run for the first district. Three others have received the paperwork to run for the second district.


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You might've heard about her egg-tastic arrival at the awards but take a listen to it, even if you don't like her as a person. It's quite the different approach she's taken compared to the last album and the songs on it.
You might've heard about her egg-tastic arrival at the awards but take a listen to it, even if you don't like her as a person. It's quite the different approach she's taken compared to the last album and the songs on it.
I've never heard her old CDs, just the singles, but this doesn't sound that different. She's always used synths and pretty good beats. The vocals are just like every other pop song out there, though.
wtf, she sounds like Shania Twain
MAH-DON-NUH. Everything about this song is 90's Madonna era. If I wanted to listen to Madonna, then I would listen to Madonna.
The Fame Monster/The Fame > Born This Way (...and probably her new album)
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Hot garbagio.
Come on guys! Don't be a drag, just be a queen!
In terms of the song itself, as a Gaga song, it's much more upbeat and happy? than regular Gaga songs
I enjoy all of her previous work, but this song seriously just screams Madonna.
Did somebody order some cheese?
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You must suck a lot if you completely rip off a prime era Madonna song and still suck.
Yeah I don't mind Lady Gaga and find most of her songs very catchy but this just isn't good.
Madonna sucks/ed.
Thus, anyone trying to be like Madonna will suck.
Yeah. I think I've only heard her singles and I at least don't mind most of them, but off the top of my head this is probably the worst thing I've heard from her to date.
That is not music. It is a load of shit.
*generic her other songs are fine but this sucks/is exactly like Madonna post*
I thought this was pretty good until I later on realised that just cause it's not a song about sex/partying doesn't mean it's a great song.
This is a complete ripoff of express yourself by madonna.
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The venerable New Yorker restaurant, 30-year-old flagship of Gastronomy, Inc., is one of the few fine dining establishments left in SLC. You can find fine food lots of places, but not many restaurants offer you the full white-tablecloth treatment anymore. Descending into the cultured depths of the New Yorker in the middle of the day for what you know will be a leisurely mid-day meal–as I did yesterday–is like a culinary spa treatment. You emerge well-fed and relaxed, nerves soothed and quieted by the good service (thank you, Eric) and quiet ambience.
I was the guest of the house, so yes, I received personal attention. But the New Yorker is picky about service details for all its guests. In fact, lots of Utah's better restaurants are staffed by people trained at the New Yorker.
And Chef Will Pliler stays up with current trends without challenging the adventure intolerant, as you can see by yesterday's lunch
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Pate de Campagne
With Watercress, Cornichons, Radishes and Dijon Mustard
Kusshi Oysters on the half Shell
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Certified Angus Boneless Beef Short Rib Braised in Cabernet with Broccolini and Horseradish Whipped Potatoes
Certified Angus Beef 18 oz. Bone in Rib Eye, blackened Cajun Style with Twice Cooked Potatoes and Asparagus
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By K. Martinson
FRESNO, Calif.- After losing three games at home the Fresno State Lacrosse team looks to finish its season strong as they hit the road for two conferences games this week. The Bulldogs conclude its 2013 season with Mountain Pacific Sports Federation opponents St. Mary's on Wednesday at 4 p.m., and USC on Saturday at 3 p.m.
In search of their first conference win, the Bulldogs (2-11) need to play two full halves as a team to secure a victory.
"We have been struggling to be a 60 minute team," said head coach Jessica Pausewang. "We have moments of brilliance, we just need to put together a whole game and play to our full potential and control the tempo of the game."
After a season-high four-goal game against UC Davis last week, Kara Concheck leads the 'Dogs with 23 points. Concheck and Paula Badali have a team-high, 17 goals each. Marcy Levatino has 16 goals in 2013, and leads Fresno State with 25 draw controls. Freshman Anjelica Fuccillo currently has 15 goals and 20 points, while senior Natalie Harrington has 13 goals and a team-high eight assists. The fab five have combined for 78 goals and 103 points this season.
Senior goalkeeper Katie Wilbur has a total of 97 saves, which is 13 more than her 2012 season total.
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Ang kwento ay tungkol sa isang bata [Balong] na lumaki sa probinsya kung saan ang mga batang mag-aaral ay naglalakad ng malayo sa kanilang pagpasuk sa eskwela. Sa mga paglalakad ay madalas maglaro at magbiruan ang mga bata dahil sa layo ng kanilang nilalakad. Ngunit sa gayon ding pagkakataon ay di naiiwasan ang malabis na pagbibiro at mga pagkakapikunan, at para kay Balong, ito ay naging isang libangan.
Sa kwentong ito ay makikita kung papaanong ang isang inosenteng bata ay nagiging isang pilyo sa kaniyang mga kabata at kung papaanong sya'y natuto sa kaniyang pakikitungo sa iba.
Allan Torres Camba (born October 06, 1977) is a Filipino-American author, visual artist, and musician. Born and raised, during his childhood, in a riverside-home in Masidem--a village in Bani, Pangasinan Philippines, Camba grew up with the richness of the Filipino culture in a simple way of living. During the summer, as a child, he enjoyed being at the river, racing tiny sailboats made of used flip-flops, plastic bags, and fishball sticks. When afternoon was warm and windy, he would go at the dry-mud rice-field with his friends to fly their homemade kites. For children in the province, fun didn't end with the summer, because during the rainy seasons, they spent countless times catching tadpoles or simply playing in the rain. These experiences and more, is at home deeply in the heart and memory of the author, that he considers and calls such experiences "a gift and treasure beyond price and measure.". This is evident to the product of his work.
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Trees vs. Bike Path near 30th street in Boulder
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There has been a silent battle brewing for the past month or so when the city announced it had plans to cut down a bunch of trees to make way for a new bike path. At the time of the news it wasn't very clear which trees on 30th street they were talking about but now thanks to a Save the Trees 2121 and a recent article at the daily camera it is much more clear. It appears that a bike path is planned to run along the ditch that runs behind Target and on to 30th street and under it is being planned (see photo below). This means many of the existing trees will get chopped.
The current land owner is worried that she will lose a friend and the magic of her land which the city is willing to pay for (not sure if it will cover friendship or the magic part). Another complaint is that the proposed trail will go no where, simply under 30th street and that's it. City officials are claiming this is part of a larger plan that will extend to the new train depot... but no plans are currently public.
Watch this video at CBS
Would this be making any headlines if it were a new street instead of a bike path?
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There's a lot to this story
Submitted by josh (not verified) on
There's a lot to this story that's not getting reported.
The bridge that currently goes over the creek/waterway needs to be replaced. If it doesn't, it will fail.
The way the city is funding the repair is to tap into money that pays to expand bike paths. If the city does not use this federal money to fix the bridge and expand the bike path, then when the bridge fails, the city will have to raise the money from other (presumably non-federal) sources, such as sidewalk repairs, other money for bike paths, RTD subsidies, etc.
What a lot of folks also don't take into consideration is that the whole area around 30th and Pearl are undergoing massive changes in the next 5-10 years. The Transit Village will be there, and will affect all kinds of things. Those trees may not even last past the next landlord, once the land goes up in price, gets sold, and is worth more without the trees.
As is usually the case, there's more to the story than just what's in the headline or 2 minute video segment.
Thanks for posting this. I hope more people can learn all the sides of the issues, and make some informed calls to those in charge to express their concerns, and not just what they heard...
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At the official website called the "Care2 Petition Site." Kristi Arnold authored a petition targeting CEO Kevin Tsujihara of Warner Bros. Entertainment. That petition is titled, "Warner Bros: Stop Casting White Actors to Play People of Color!" A white-caucasain actress named Rooney Mara was reportedly cast as Native American princess "Tiger Lily" in the new film of "Peter Pan" (Re-titled "Pan"). The petition has received 7,177 signed signatures as of Friday March 21, 2014.
In response to the petition from Warner Bros. Kristi Arnold claims that, "A statement by the studio was unapologetic, and said a black actress and a French actress were first considered for the role (Tiger Lily)." The Hollywood Reporter notes that the statement by Warner Bros., was taken from a news story & not by the studio itself or any of its' representatives.
"Deadline Hollywood" reported that on March 12, 2014, Rooney Mara was only in-talks to portray Tiger Lily. "Variety" also reported on March 18 that Mara was in-talks to play Lily. However, the website of the "Internet Movie Database" (IMDB) has Rooney Mara listed in the casting credits as Tiger Lily.
Casting calls continue for "Pan" according to the official website of "Acting Auditions." The "Chief" of the Native American tribe in Neverland has not been cast. He is Tiger Lily's father. "Kiowa", the greatest warrior, has not been cast either. "Acting Auditions" also claims that Rooney Mara has been cast as Tiger Lily.
According to the entertainment blog, "Deadline Hollywood." The "Pan" screenplay written by Jason Fuchs is about how, "An orphan is taken to the magical world of Neverland, where he becomes the savior of the natives and leads a rebellion against the evil pirates led by Blackbeard."
The film will be directed by Joe Wright. Hugh Jackman will portray "Blackbeard." Garrett Hedlund will tackle the role of "Captain Hook" & Levi Miller has been cast in the title role of "Peter Pan." In the original story book, Tiger Lily is the princess of a Native American Tribe in the fictional Neverland. The movie is set to be released in U.S. theaters July 17, 2015.
There are reportedly two more "Peter Pan" films in the works along side "Pan" at Warner Bros. We don't know how it will all play out, but for now "Pan" moves forward admidst controversy over a white-caucasain actress portraying a fictional Native American princess.


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The first step to financial independence is to live within your means. To me, that automatically means living frugally, but that's just how I think. My family struggled financially when I was growing up so I default to saving first. When I first started working, I lived modestly and saved what I could. I lived within my means, but I think I probably could have done better knowing what I know now. What would I tell my 21 year old self? Let's see…
Track your income and expenses
When I was in my 20s, I never tracked my income and expenses. I lived within my means so I had more money coming in than going out and that was good enough back then. I was making pretty good money as an engineer and I didn't spend extravagantly. Mrs. RB40 was also frugal, so we made a good team. However, I think we would have been better off if we started tracking our income and expenses when we were young. Here are the benefits.
- You know exactly how much money you're bringing home every month. Then you can figure out how much you can really spend every month and make a budget.
- You know what you spend money on. Most people spend quite a bit of money on stuff they don't need. If you track your expense, then you can consciously reduce those unnecessary expenses.
- You can see how much you save every month. You should save at least 15% of your income. If you don't track your finance, you won't know how much you're saving.
- You can see your net worth grow. Seeing your net worth grow is addicting and it will motivate you.
- You will develop a good financial habit.
We never spent more than we made, but after we started tracking our expenses, we became even more careful. I know what we spend money on and they are things that make us happier. You can track your expense with a simple spreadsheet, software like Quicken, or a free website like Personal Capital. I'm sure there are apps to help you as well. It can be difficult when you first start, but after a few months it'll be second nature.
Spend less than you make every month
This is common sense, but it can be difficult to do. If you don't track your finance, it's easy to overspend and think you'll make up for it next month. I think most of us are responsible enough to spend less than we make on a monthly basis, so it must be those big emergency expenses that get us into trouble. That's why you need some extra savings to take care of emergencies like a car repair. Save about 3 months of living expense so you'll have a cushion when something unexpected happens.
Get rid of consumer debt
If you're like most American households, then you have some kind of consumer debt. That's not good. When you pay those high interest rates, you're just enriching the banks and derailing your retirement. It's best to avoid any consumer debt altogether, but life happens and sometimes you can't avoid it. In that case, just keep working on paying off your consumer debts as soon as you can and avoid them in the future.
Save a sizable portion of your income
The average American's personal saving rate dropped to a dismal 2% in 2013. That's just not enough to ensure financial security. Most financial advisors suggest saving 10-15% of your income. This saving will help you endure various emergencies that may arise and build up your retirement accounts. Personally, I think 15% saving rate is still too low. If you're making a good income (more than $100,000/year), then you should be able to save much more than that. I'd shoot for at least 25%. Saving and investing more will give you options when you're older.
Boost your income
As mentioned above, I gravitate toward frugality when I try to save more money, but that's not necessarily the right way. There is only so much you can cut out of your life before you start feeling deprived. Increasing your income is probably the smarter way to save more.
The main source of income for most people is their fulltime job and it's probably best to concentrate on that. Aim for a good raise every year and keep your eyes open for better job opportunities. An alternative is side hustling. If your career doesn't pay that well, then side hustling can make a big difference in your income. The right side hustle can even lead to a more lucrative career and/or a more satisfying lifestyle.
Minimize lifestyle inflation
Lifestyle inflation is biggest enemy of living within your means. It's good to boost your income, but the problem is that most people also spend more every year. Lifestyle inflation is unavoidable, but we really need to minimize it as much as possible. Do you really need that 2,500 sq ft home with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths? How big was your house when you were growing up? 5 of us lived in a 2 bedroom apartment when I was growing up and that was just fine. My mom had 9 siblings and they lived in a 2 bedrooms townhouse when they were growing up. Okay, that's too crazy, but you know what I mean. The key is to make sure your income outpaces your lifestyle inflation. Don't live it up if you can't pay the bills.
Ignore the Joneses
Ignoring the Joneses seems to be difficult for most people. For me, it's pretty easy because I don't really care what other people think. Fortunately, I learned this lesson early in my teens. In junior high, I really wanted a pair of Reebok hi-tops. They must have been the fad back in the 80s. So I saved up $50 over the summer and finally got a pair before school started. It turned out nobody even cared what shoes I wore. The shoes didn't help me jump any higher and I was still terrible in PE. From that day on, I don't pay attention to cars, shoes, jewelry, or any other outward signs of wealth. Why spend money trying to impress the Joneses? They don't really care what car you drive.
Learn to enjoy free/cheap stuff
Sure, it's fun to spend money. I like eating out, traveling, and other entertainments as much as anyone. However, I think I found the secret to spending less money. You have to learn to enjoy free/cheap entertainments. These days we spend most of our time enjoying hikes, reading, playing at the playgrounds, cooking, listening to various free concerts, and ferreting out free and discount days at the museums around town. There are a ton of free things to do out there and you don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun. Spending money for fun once in a while is good, but it shouldn't be the norm.
These tips should be helpful for young people who are just starting out and even older folks who need some reminder. Ok, I gotta cut this short. The sound of the symphony has been wafting through the windows all day and now we're heading to the park to see the show. The 1812 Overture is coming up soon and there are fireworks afterward. Ahh… Life is good. Have a great Labor Day weekend!
Do you have any good tips to help people live within their means?


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CHICAGO — Executives of large drycleaning and laundry operations are awakening to an unfortunate fact: That although unions lost their battle in Congress for the Employee Free Choice Act—a.k.a. the "card-check" law—they may be winning the war to make organizing easier.
The Employee Free Choice Act would have allowed unions to organize employees just by obtaining "authorization cards" from a majority of a company's workers without a secret-ballot election. While the House passed the EFCA, the bill ran into such stiff opposition in the Senate that "compromises" were offered, including quickie elections that would have been held five to 10 days after a petition was filed.
Businesses objected. Quick elections wouldn't allow time for them to present their side of the case to employees, they said, which often includes the argument that the cost of negotiating labor contracts and work rules can hurt employers, and therefore, employees' job security.
Since Becker's appointment, the NLRB has taken a more pro-union stance. It is now revisiting a 2007 NLRB decision in a case involving employees of the Dana Corp., a Toledo-based manufacturer of automotive parts. If overturned, unions would be able to begin contract negotiations without waiting for any possible employee vote against organization, and the jobs of union organizers would become easier. The NLRB is also now proposing that employers be required to post notices informing employees of their right to unionize.
Drycleaning operators with a number of branches and at least one or two central plants should realize that the best way to avoid these hassles is to treat their employees so well that they don't want a union in the first place. Executives understand that money is not the reason employees unionize. They want unions because they believe they aren't being treated fairly, openly and honestly by their bosses.
Many drycleaning executives are shocked when they receive a letter from the NLRB saying that a union has filed an election petition for their workers. (See "Will A Union Knock on Your Door?" American Drycleaner, March 2007). They have missed the signals that could indicate workers are not happy, and they have not pursued an expert assessment of employee sentiment.
The first step to avoiding such an unpleasant surprise is to test the temperature on the plant floor. You can't do this with the simple paper-and-pencil Employee Audits that many attorneys recommend. Those surveys rarely uncover the nuances of employee thinking, especially foreign-born ones with different heritages and cultural cues. (See "How To Manage Hispanic Employees Better," American Drycleaner, May 2004)
The best way to understand employee attitudes is with face-to-face interviews performed by outside interviewers. Workers will speak more openly to an outsider since they will have less fear of retribution. Also, the ability to discern what employees actually mean by what they say is critical, takes experience and requires knowledge of industry practices.
The next step is to make the necessary changes to business operations to eliminate whatever irritants to employee morale exist. This often requires training tailored to specific problems.
The Great Recession has affected virtually every drycleaning plant in the country. Since consumers are watching their pocketbooks more than ever, only the most efficient operators with the best quality service, productivity and lowest costs will survive. This demands motivated employees who are eager to serve a finicky public.Click here to read Part 1 of this story.
Could The Unions Still Clean Up? (Part 2 of 2)
CHICAGO — Executives of large drycleaning and laundry operations are awakening to an unfortunate fact: That although unions lost their battle in Congress for the Employee Free Choice Act—a.k.a. the "card-check" law—they may be winning the war to make organizing easier.


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Did Beyoncé Photoshop a recent bikini photo? On April 10, Mail Online reported that Beyoncé is under fire after it appeared as though she added a "thigh gap" to a candid photo she posted of herself playing golf while on vacation. Apparently Bey's leg looks strange and her muscle appears flexed in a weird way, leaving many fans wondering if she altered the picture before posting it.
"Really @Beyonce? we all love your thick thighs. NO reason to photoshop a thigh gap in there," tweeted Maria Bee. "With her money, Beyoncé should be able to pay someone who is better at Photoshop," tweeted Jessica Wakeman.
The Beyoncé Photoshop scandal has turned into a huge debate on the Internet, some people insisting that Bey made her legs look slimmer and others saying that the singer and mother of one probably doesn't have time to alter her photos before sharing them online.
With all of the recent chatter about "thigh gaps" and how women so desperately want to have a space between their upper thighs while they are standing, the attack on Beyoncé seems a little overboard. Why wouldn't she just refrain from using that particular photo if she didn't like the way that her legs looked? She has shared plenty of pictures that haven't been "perfect."
If Beyoncé needed to Photoshop a photo to include a "thigh gap" for one reason or another, why do people even care so much? It seems that the obsession with weight and getting that "perfect body" has gone too far.
You can check out Beyoncé's Tumblr for the particular photo in question and other photos from her recent vacation to the Dominican Republic with her husband, Jay-Z, and their daughter, Blue Ivy. All of the photos that she chooses to share with fans are quite sweet and many appreciate that she likes to share some intimate parts of her life with the world -- but if she is going to get attacked for altering said photos? It might not even be worth it to her...