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Remember the bratpack cowboy flick Young Guns? Emilio Estevez played the part of Billy "the Kid." That's how I've always pictured Marc Barnes, since he was knee-high to a grasshopper. And that's what I call him too.
"The Kid" is a straight shooter, and one hell of a marksman to boot. Check out what happens when the Guttmacher Institute, you know, the respectable scientific research arm of Planned Parenthood, crossed his path. [Read more…]


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Challenge to fill Trioli's shoes
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ABC radio has come in for plenty of criticism this year that it has gone soft and is favouring light entertainment and recycled celebrities over probing interviewers with a nose for a good story. The choice of replacement for Virginia Trioli in 774 ABC Melbourne's drive slot will be a test of whether the critics are right.
The station's most recent appointments are Richard Stubbs and Red Symons, both of whom came to the ABC with profiles built from successful careers as entertainers. They bring humour to their shows but neither could ever be accused of being too aggressive or biased - complaints levelled at Trioli and Jon Faine, host of the morning show.
Management responds to the criticisms by asserting that rather than going soft, the ABC is trying to insert some light and shade into the broadcast day. Where Faine and Trioli are expected to chase the hard news stories of the day and throw the curly questions at everyone from the Prime Minister down, the role of Stubbs and Symons is to distract us from all this challenging stuff with upbeat chitchat.
So the choice of Trioli's replacement looms as a test of where 774 is at. There is no doubt the next host will need to be a woman. That Melbourne's main publicly funded broadcaster restricted itself to one female weekday announcer was bad enough; to have none would be intolerable.
That woman will need to be strong enough to do the tough interviews and quick-witted enough to think on her feet - the best example being Trioli's Walkley-winning persistence in the face of then defence minister Peter Reith's photographic "evidence" of claims asylum-seeker children had been thrown overboard.
But there is also the need to charm and capture an audience.
Trioli finishes on air tomorrow and her temporary replacement will be Tracey Curro. Local radio manager Ian Mannix confirms Curro is on the list of potential permanent replacements, as are other recent fill-in hosts Virginia Hausegger and Jennifer Keyte. All have backgrounds as television news presenters and reporters.
"We are looking for a highly competent, engaging communicator," Mr Mannix says. "Preferably local but doesn't have to be."
He says the next host will not necessarily have a journalism background. "The engaging broadcaster is the key to it."
Those at new FM station Vega must be delighted at the change; audiences love familiarity, and the departure of a known presenter will prompt some to try alternatives. It is clear Vega is seeking a chunk of the ABC's audience: when it launches next month, its drive-time hosts will be former ABC television panellists Tony Squires and Rebecca Wilson, who are certain to corner the market on the upbeat chitchat-for-adults thing. Trioli's show is already showing signs of responding to the Vega challenge by offering listeners more ownership of the music selection.
The test is on as to whether the brief of one of the few radio programs left in this town covering the big local stories of the day will remain the same, or will we be told that we need more entertainment?
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Former US presidents reach Aceh
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Former US presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush are welcomed to Medan by Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
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Former US presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush continued an emotional tour of tsunami-wrecked Asian coasts today with a visit to a mosque in Indonesia's devastated Aceh province.
Bush and Clinton were close to tears when they met survivors of the December 26 earthquake-generated tsunami at the start of their tour in Thailand a day earlier, and flew today to the north of Sumatra island, which bore the brunt of the disaster.
The two presidents touched down in Medan in North Sumatra province where they were met in pouring rain by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, eight weeks after one of the world's greatest humanitarian disasters began to unfold.
The tsunami may have killed 300,000 people around the Indian Ocean, prompting President George W. Bush to appoint his father and Clinton to lead US fund-raising for survivors.
After a briefing by Yudhoyono, they again boarded their White House plane and flew to Banda Aceh, where tens of thousands of survivors are living in refugee camps.
Indonesian troops armed with automatic weapons guarded the airport and an armed, plainclothes security team travelled with the casually dressed presidents.
Bush and Clinton quickly boarded military helicopters after landing in Banda Aceh.
"I know the former presidents are coming. We hope they can give help to us like food, schools, and health," Jamaliah, a 30-year-old refugee wearing a white Muslim headscarf, said at Banda Aceh airport.
The Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by the massive December 26 earthquake, ripped through many of Aceh's heavily populated coastal areas, including this provincial capital 1,700 km northwest of Jakarta.
At least 121,548 people died, more than 400,000 were displaced and nearly 114,000 are listed as missing. Hundreds of bodies are still being recovered around Aceh every day.
While in Aceh, where US officials estimate about $40 million in US government aid has been spent, they were to tour an international relief and development camp near the airport.
They were also to visit the Lampuuk mosque in Lhok Nga district near the heavily Muslim province's capital. Visits by US citizens are rare to the area, scarred by three decades of violence between the Indonesian military and separatist rebels.
The seafront area of Lampuuk had a population of about 6,500 before the tsunami, officials said. There are about 700 people left.
The Lampuuk mosque was the only recognisable building left standing and Clinton and Bush were to meet its architect, now a public works official, as well as local religious leaders.
USAID Indonesia is running a cash-for-work scheme in the Banda Aceh camp which is employing thousands of Acehnese in reconstruction work, mission director William Frej said. USAID channels most of Washington's international aid money.
Frej cited estimates that between $6 billion and $8 billion in aid would be needed in Aceh alone, mainly to rebuild infrastructure like roads, hospitals and schools.
"This is USAID's single biggest project," he said. "This is the worst humanitarian disaster in our lifetime."
Officials said that, during their meeting with Yudhoyono, Bush had raised the importance of transparency in aid distribution and had been assured by Yudhoyono that his new government was working hard against corruption.
"We are talking about billions of dollars here so that (corruption) has to be a very, very serious concern," a US government official said.
Clinton, who is also a special UN envoy for tsunami aid, said in Thailand that total government and private aid commitments stood at about $7 billion, still short of total tsunami losses estimated at $11 billion-$12 billion.
About half the private US donations for tsunami relief have been channelled via the internet.
Bush and Clinton, who is undertaking his most gruelling trip since quadruple-bypass heart surgery, aim to keep computer mice clicking through their visit and to head off "donor fatigue".
After leaving Aceh later today, Clinton and Bush are to visit Sri Lanka's battered south coast and the remote Maldives.
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At lunch on the second day, India were 429 for six with Tendulkar, whose 37 Test hundreds are a world record, out for 82.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was 33 not out and Anil Kumble five not out.
India, 1-0 up, had merely to avoid defeat in this match to win only their third series in England in 15 campaigns dating back to 1932.
England, by contrast, had to win to maintain their six-year unbeaten run in home Test series.
No India batsman has so far made a century this series but Tendulkar, in what could be his last Test in England, was nearing three figures when he couldn't get over the top of a good-length James Anderson delivery and guided the ball to first slip Andrew Strauss.
Tendulkar, in for nearly five hours, faced 192 balls with 11 fours after making 91 in India's seven-wicket second Test win at Trent Bridge. He shared a brisk stand of 63 in 71 balls with Dhoni.
Fast bowler Anderson, at lunch, had figures of three for 130 in 30 overs.
India resumed on 316 for four with Tendulkar, dropped on 20 by wicket-keeper Matt Prior, 48 not out and VVS Laxman 20 not out following an impressive 91 from opener Dinesh Karthik.
However, on 41, it was Laxman's turn to be given a reprieve by Prior and once more left-arm quick Ryan Sidebottom was the unlucky bowler.
Sidebottom, in the seventh over of the day, drew Laxman into pushing outside off-stump.
But a diving Prior, when the ball was going straight to Strauss, got a corner of his right glove to it but couldn't hold on. India were then 343 for four.
Laxman's pulled boundary off fast bowler Chris Tremlett saw him to a 65-ball fifty.
But Tremlett ensured Laxman didn't make the most of his earlier let-off when the batsman, on 51, was drawn forward by a delivery which bounced off a good length and Prior, who has conceded 29 byes this innings, held a simple catch.
India were now 354 for five after Tendulkar and Laxman's stand of 78.
New batsman Dhoni upped the tempo and greeted Monty Panesar's introduction by driving the left-arm spinner's first ball Friday for four on a sunny day where conditions, with little pace in the pitch, remained ideal for batting.


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This award-winning, internationally-recognized, groundbreaking documentary explores the international reality of rape and other forms of sexual assault through the first-person testimonies, scholarship, spirituality, activism, and cultural work of African-Americans. "NO!" also explores how rape is used as a weapon.
This documentary screening will feature a Q&A following the film with filmmaker Aishah Shahidah Simmons. Aishah is an award-winning, African-American feminist, lesbian, independent documentary filmmaker, television and radio producer, published writer, international lecturer, and activist based in Philadelphia, PA.
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Recently reopened, LA Cafe is now called The Manila Cafe. The club was closed down in the summer by the Ermita Major Lim, after false accusations about it's purpose as a business. As you may know, LA Cafe is a BAR, not a club, but allows FREELANCERS to work in the Bar to meet foreigners for after hours fun. The club has always been one of the premier freelancer bars in Manila.
Manila Cafe is an great venue to drink and party at. The bar is located in Ermita, Metro Manila and is open 24 hours a day. As mentioned above, the days and nights bring in the women. Pretty much any girl there by herself, can be approached, and offered 500p to 1000p for some after hours fun. The talent is so-so, hit or miss, and unlike Bikini bars, these girls are not tested for any STD's or Viruses. It's a crap shoot as to what you will find in the bar. The club is located on the corner of Salas and M.H. Del Pilar streets and within walking distance of many hotels and other area clubs and KTV bars.
Manila Bay Cafe can be intimidating to the new sex traveller, but it's a great place to get your feet wet looking for some pussy. The first floor is usually jam packed with freelancers. You will most assuredly get stares from the girls, as you walk in, and probably approached if you make eye contact. The girls will usually make their move by coming up and sitting down to make small talk. They might even ask you to buy them a drink. There are alot of students that frequent the bar to pay for their university classes, so you can meet some intelligent girls here. Mostly, however, they are former bar girls, now working freelance.
Because this is a freelance bar, there is no such thing as a barfine or ladies drink. To select a girl, make eye contact, and make some sort of signal for her to sit with you. Typical asking price for short time will range from 2000-3000 peso depending on the quality of the girl. Negotiate to the 1500-2000 range.
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Over the past few days I was debating what I should write about next. I really enjoy sharing my thoughts and have been getting great responses from my readers. I thanks you for your comments. At your request I have decided to cover another math topic, solving equations using python. Equation solving is something fundamental in computing, mathematics and other scientific applications. Using computers enables users to solve a wider range of equations than we could by non-computer methods. However, there is a cost at hand, accuracy. Although computers can solve equations using a few methods, we will witness that accuracy will change between methods. In some cases you might not get to a solution at all.
Before we dive into code behind solving equations, let us step back. A good programmer should always consult other resources to see what else has been done already. The Internet (and Google) have given us great tools to research any topic our heart desires. There are many tools available to solve equations and do almost any other mathematical calculations. Matlab and Matamatica are both great mathematical softwares that can do amazing things. However, they are paid distributions. I do not have anything against paid software, but for the sake of educational useage I would like to keep everything in the realm of free (open source preferred). I like to post code that anyone can download, run, modify, distribute or do anything else they would like to do with it. Using paid languages will be counter productive to such goals and limit the readers of this blog. That being said, if there is a request I will put up Matlab code for the algorithms discussed in this post.
On another note, we will be using Python2.6 for all the examples that are to follow. We will not be using NumPy or SciPy. Both are great scientific math tools but an over kill for what we are trying to do. Our mission is simple, solving an equations. More precisely, we want to figure out where a given function intersect the x-axis without using "the big guns", including Wolfram-Alpha. So let us get to it.
The Bisection Method:
At out first stop, the most fundamental approach to solving equations is the Bisection Method. Here is the theory in a nutshell:
"If f is a continues function on [a,b], where f(a)f(b) < 0, there must be a point r between a and b where f(r) = 0"
So what does this means? It means that if we have a function that cross the axises between point a and b, then the value of the function at f(a), multiplied by the value of the function at b, f(b), must be smaller that 0. Further more between a and b there is a point where the function f is 0. Here is a picture describing such event:
Here is a general solution in code that does exactly that:
def bisection(a,b,tol): c = (a+b)/2.0 while (b-a)/2.0 > tol: if f(c) == 0: return c elif f(a)*f(c) < 0: b = c else : a = c c = (a+b)/2.0 return c
Notice that we have a while loop that runs while we are within tolerance and that we assume function f(x). The latter part can be solved by writing a function f that outputs the desired function. Here is the function we are going to work with:
And here is the python equivalent:
def f(x): return x**3 + x -1
Once we add the code together we can run it and get a solution within tolerance. What is the tolerance? The Bisection method literally cuts in half the solution at each iteration, assuming the mid point between a and b is the solution. So in theory we can keep asking for a more accurate solution by setting a lower tolerance. The "real" solution to the function according to Wolfram Alpha is 0.6823278... We will use this solution as a guide to compare the accuracy of solutions we compute. Here are a few outputs for our code, for a solution between 0 and 1 using various tolerances:
(The full code for the Bisection Methon in Python)
As you can see, the first solution is only accurate to 2 decimal places. If we tried a lower tolerance we would have got maybe one or none of the digits correct. When we increased our tolerance we arrive to a more accurate solution, within tolerance range. Bisection is a good method to use when it applies. The Bisection method will not work on all functions, but is a quick solution to many equations.
Fixed Point Iteration (FPI)
Fixed point iteration is another method of solving equations. The definition of a fixed point r is when g(r)=r. Using this definition, we start with some initial guess, x and plug it into the function. However, unlike bisection, this method does require us to do some math work before code. We have to transform our function to be in the form x=g(x). This is where the heart of FPI is. Based on your setup and initial guess, you may reach a solution really fast, or not at all. Here is how the code for FPI looks like:
def fpi(x, k): for i in range(k): x = g(x) return x
You will note that now we are no longer using a while loop. FPI could be setup in a smilier way to Bisection, but for simplicity is setup in a fixed i-loop. Using the same function as before, let us say we transform the function to be like this:
And in python (using python's math library):
def g(x): return math.pow(1-x,1/3.0)
You will notice that python only has a square root function. For any other roots we use python's power function. Please remember that 1/3 in integer division is 0. Therefore, we have to use 1/3.0 to get the cubic root. Running the program for 10 iterations starting at 0.5 yields the following output:
(The full code for Fixed Point Iteration in Python)
This is not very close, we only have 1 digit and we started close to the solution. If we let the program run for 100 iterations we get really close to the solution:
How many iteration do you need? It depends on your function. A variation on this function might solve it in 7 iterations (can you find the function?). Again, in FPI it depends on the setup and the initial guess. As a rule of thumb, it will either conversation very fast, or not at all. But then again, sometimes it just needs one or more steps.
Newton's Method
Our next stop, and the basis for our next method, is Newton's method. In this case, like FPI we start with an initial guess and keep redefining x, however, we use this function to find the next x :
Newton's method adds another math task we will have to do outside of our code, taking the derivative. We will see that the last method will take care of this, but at another cost. Here is how Newton's method will look like in code:
def newt(x,n): for i in range(n): x = x - f(x)/f_prime(x) return x
This means we will have to define our original function as well as a derivative (prime) function. Not a problem, we can use the same function we have been solving all along. This is what it will look like:
And in Python:
def f(x): return x**3 + x - 1 def f_prime(x): return 3*x**2 + 1
Before we run our code, we need to take care of one special case. What if the derivative is 0 or end up computing to 0? Than we will have a division by zero error. This can be simply avoided by a couple of if statements. Like so:
def newt(x,n): for i in range(n): if f_prime(x) == 0: return x x = x - f(x)/f_prime(x) return x
This should take care of any division by zero errors. However, do not take my word for it, try it out for yourself!
And now running the code, using -0.7 as our initial x for 10 iterations will yield:
(The full code for Newton's Method in Python)
If you add some debug statements and examine the output you will note that the solutions was found after only 7 iterations. That is really fast and a lot better than 100 iterations of FPI. You might have output like this:
Secant Method
Although Newton's method works really well, taking derivatives is not always an option. For that, there is another method, mathematically based on Newton's method and the definition of derivatives. This time we start off with 2 initial guesses and move forward by using one of the guess and a new point. The new point is calculated from the formula:
In Python the Secant Method might look like this:
def secant(x0,x1,n): for i in range(n): x_temp = x1 - (f(x1)*(x1-x0)*1.0)/(f(x1)-f(x0)) x0 = x1 x1 = x_temp return x1
Note that there is a chance that we will be dividing by 0, again we must add a check to ensure that this does not happen. Also note that we use a temp variable to swap values around. This is so we do not require much memory. A new, modified version of the Secant method might look like this:
def secant_2(x0,x1,n): for i in range(n): if f(x1)-f(x0) == 0: return x1 x_temp = x1 - (f(x1)*(x1-x0)*1.0)/(f(x1)-f(x0)) x0 = x1 x1 = x_temp return x1
As before, we are using for loops, which might be swapped to while loops. I recommend you try it your self, but remember, while loops must terminate at some point. Running the Secant code starting with 0 and 1 for 10 iterations, on out "famous" function yields the following output:
(The full code for Secant Method in Python)
We have gone over 4 basic methods of solving equations. There are many more approaches to solve equations, this is by no means a complete survey. I trust that if you are in need for more information you can find it using a friendly search engine. Note that there is still much to say about the accuracy of the solutions computed by these methods. Also note that there are some programming "tricks" that can be done to shorten calculation. For more accurate mathematical definitions and information please seek out a mathematician.
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Making the long commute from Miami, there wasn't a more physical cornerback on the field Saturday than Baker. He challenged several big wideouts at the line and won more times than not, though he shows he has enough speed to recover when his quick-jams aren't as effective.
Corey Bell, 2015 CB, Cornelius (N.C.) Hough
The North Carolina commit took rep after rep all day and never backed away from a challenge on his way to winning MVP honors. His technique is what jumps out, but he also run very well. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Bell does a nice job of putting himself in position to make plays and has a high football I.Q.
Kaleb Chalmers, 2015 CB, Greenwood (S.C.)
Chalmers was comfortable in man and zone coverage. He did a nice job of getting in and out of his backpedal. Chalmers also broke on the ball quickly and showed good ball skills.
Tim Glass, 2016 S, Danville (Va.) George Washington
Glass has good size and is extremely physical. He is also smooth in coverage and has good range in the secondary. He picked up his first two scholarship offers last week and more are on the way.
Stephen Griffin, 2015 S, Charlotte (N.C.) South Mecklenburg.
The Tennessee commit is a long, rangy athlete. He moves well for a safety his size, is extremely physical and has a lot of natural ability. Look for him to make an impact in Knoxville early in his college career.
Mike Hughes, 2015 CB, New Bern (N.C.)
Ball skills, ball skill, ball skills - Hughes has hands. He adjusted to the ball well, he played the ball well, and he showed wide receiver-like hands. He was solid in coverage on and off the receiver Saturday as well and one of the top defensive backs in a very strong group.
Jarius Morehead, 2015 S, Gibsonville (N.C.)
Morehead is strong and very physical. He jammed receivers at the line and did a nice job of flipping his hips and running with them. Morehead was also comfortable in zone coverage and broke quickly on the football.
Dayshawn Pridgen, 2015 CB, Goldsboro (N.C.) Eastern Wayne
Small in stature, but there wasn't a cornerback that had more interceptions on this day than Pridgen. He breaks on the ball very well and isn't afraid to be physical despite not having ideal size at cornerback. Pridgen has superb ball skills and quickness, and can run with most wideouts down the field, too.
Mook Reynolds, 2015 CB, Greensboro (N.C.) Northern Guilford
If there was someone who raised his stock more than Reynolds did Saturday, tell us about him? The Virginia Tech commit is very fluid and he has the length you look for in a top flight corner. He liked to play physical, he liked to press at the line of scrimmage, and his ranking will see an improvement in the near future.
Robbie Robinson, 2016 CB, Hampton (Va.) Phoebus
Although he is not the biggest corner, Robinson is one of the best in the 2016 class. He is tough and fearless. Robinson has also added a good amount of muscle during the offseason and it showed when he was in man coverage, as he was able to jam several receivers. He also showed a quick, smooth backpedal and made several plays on the ball.
Van Smith, 2015 S, Charlotte (N.C.) West Mecklenburg
The Clemson commit had a very good day and he had fun. Smith had a smile on his face and it could have been because of the amount of success he had in the secondary. He got his hands on many passes and he impressed with the way he tracked the ball. He is an athlete and he showed that off as well.
Cedric Stone, 2016 CB, Charlotte (N.C.) Independence
Young and long, Stone has the natural tools to become an impact defensive back one day. He's likely a safety at the next level, but he showed good physicality and savvy in one-on-one drills. His long arms stymie the stem of his oppositions routes and help him get a hand on the ball more times than not. Stone's best asset may be his anticipation and understanding of the route tree, however.
Levonta Taylor, 2016 CB, Virginia Beach (Va.) Ocean Lakes
Taylor was impressive all day. He was fluid in drills and performed well in one-on-ones. Taylor, who is one of the top cornerbacks in 2016 class, looked bigger and stronger than he was last season. He has good technique, is very fast and makes plays on the ball. It's scary to think he has two years of high school football left to play.
Anthony Womack 2016 S, Virginia Beach (Va) Ocean Lakes
Womack is a strong, physical defensive back. His smooth backpedal and quick hips allowed him to make several plays on Saturday. He will join and already loaded secondary at Ocean Lakes this fall and look for scholarship offers to start coming his way in the near future.
Chad Simmons, John Garcia and Scott Kennedy contributed to this feature.
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Austin Haley Update
Austin was feeding fish from a dock when the infamous snake killers of the Noble Police Department fired two shots at a non-poisonous snake that was stuck in a birdhouse in a residential neighborhood. One of the shots hit the water in front of Austin, the second struck Austin in the head, killing him.
Little Austin Haley died in front of his two year old brother Dalton, and his grandfather, Jack Tracy, as a result of the actions of these two
According to James Haley, the idiots will be fined $1000, lose their law enforcement license, and will be put on probation. No jail time will be served, and most appalling of all, after two years have passed, they will be able under Oklahoma law to have the offense expunged from their records. This means that they could return to a position in law enforcement.
If we can do nothing else, let us make certain that a google search performed after a job interview will turn up these officer's names and connect them with this irresponsible and thoroughly unnecessary death of an innocent child. Let us make certain that Paul Bradley Rogers, Robert Shawn Richardson and the other officer on the scene, Michelle Key, have their negligence, incompetence and unsafe gun handling available through a simple googling of their names.
Assistant District Attorney David Brockman can be contacted at:
David M. Brockman OBA# 16109
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Slavica Apartment 2 with terrace
Size32 m²
Floor No.1
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Smoking allowed
- Balcony/terrace
Accommodation summary
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Apartment has one large room for two people with a double bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances for cooking. The bathroom has a toilet and a shower. Apartment is equipped with an air-conditioner, Cable TV, Wireless Internet, washing machine, dishes and cutlery, towels and sheets. There is also an amazing Terrace for you enjoy the views.
In a quiet part of town, but close to the city center. The apartment is located only 10-15 min minutes walk from the historic center. Around the apartment, you will find everything you need within 100 meters. There is a supermarket, bars and restaurants, a bank and ATM, an exchange office, city bus line station, a pharmacy and a green market where you can shop for fresh, home-grown fruit and vegetables.
House rules
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Reviews of this property
we have had a wonderful time by Slavica and Tiho. We can only use superlatives when we speak of them.They were so helpful, so friendly, so unselfish. They were always ready to hep us. They have done so much for us.
yIn Split there is only one adress we can advice for 200% : go by Slavica and her father Tiho
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Appartment was super clean and we had a fantastic time there. Everything was like in the description and as you can see on the pictures. We had a super friendly host, felt almost like we doing holidays at our family. Privat parking spot and super silent area but still close to beach area and shopping. Thanks to Slavica and Drazenka for their hospitality! 10/10 would book again!
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We warmly thank Slavica and her friends for all the arrangements and information. The nearby Caffe Aktuell staff were also very helpful. We were six staying at the beautiful, well-equipped apartment, and there was plenty of room for all of us. And the view from the balconies, wonderful at any time of the day!
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The Doctor of Philosophy degree is offered in Music Education with Music Therapy Emphasis. The Ph.D. is a research degree requiring 60 credit hours beyond the Masters Degree, or 90 credit hours beyond the Bachelors Degree. This degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in music therapy-related research, college teaching positions in music therapy, or administrative positions.
The entire curriculum is built upon the clinical and research paradigm known as Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT). This model utilizes scientific evidence regarding human perception and production of music to treat diseases of the human nervous system and is becoming increasingly recognized and accepted by the medical community. Currently, the University of Miami is one of only three schools offering a Neurologic Music Therapy curriculum for the Ph.D.
Enrollment into this specialized program is limited. Acceptance is based on academic record, Graduate Record Examination scores, TOEFL scores (as appropriate), personal suitability, recommendations, and demonstrated clinical competency.
Prior to entering candidacy, students in this program must complete required coursework, a doctoral research project, and a series of professional papers demonstrating application of fundamental and specialized knowledge relating to music therapy practice, education, or research. To finalize this qualifying process, students must also successfully pass an oral exam. Once students have been accepted to candidacy, they can propose the dissertation. These requirements are uniquely-designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they will need in future professional positions as leaders, educators, and researchers in the field of music therapy.
A distinct feature of this doctoral degree program is the allotment of 12 credit hours to courses in "Supporting Area Studies." Students may devote these credit hours to courses that will enhance their clinical skills, research competencies, or musical abilities. These doctoral level courses may be completed within the Frost School of Music, as well as many other divisions of the University, including psychology, neuroscience, or educational and psychological studies.
Doctoral students work closely with music therapy faculty for the duration of this rigorous program, thus they gain experience in all aspects of music therapy clinical practice, education, and research. The music therapy faculty are experienced researchers and distinguished educators who are known internationally for their research and service to the profession. Additionally, students further their musical skills by studying with faculty who perform, compose, and conduct regularly in national and international venues. Finally, doctoral students have the opportunity to conduct research on the University of Miami medical campus, in a variety of hospitals and clinics housed within the world-famous Miller School of Medicine.
Graduate teaching assistantships are available to highly-qualified candidates. These prestigious awards provide tuition coverage (full or partial) as well as a monthly stipend. Recipients gain valuable professional experience by assisting with teaching, clinical supervision, research, and program administration.
The curriculum for the Doctor of Philosophy degree meets the standards set forth by the National Association for Schools of Music, the American Music Therapy Association, and the University of Miami.
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Papuasian: moderately or not at all prognathous; Tasmanian and Negrito: generally prognathous.
In return for protection the Negrito had given him the land.
I have met with this condition several times on Negrito skulls and furnished illustrations of them.
The Negrito, as has been said, is remarkably ingenious in the construction of arrows.
They are probably Remontados mixed with Negrito blood and gone wild.
The disposition of the Negrito is peaceable and seldom leads him into trouble.
The wavy hair on head, face and limbs strongly suggests the Negrito.
It was a race week, and the two girls lunched at the Negrito.
Such is the similarity amongst the Negrito languages, as taken in their geographical sequence, and as divided into three groups.
The language of the Fiji natives is more Polynesian than Negrito.


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Accused Nazi war criminal Karl Linnas died Thursday of heart failure following surgery in a Leningrad hospital, according to the Soviet news agency TASS. The 67-year-old Linnas, a native of Estonia who had lived in Greenlawn, NY, for 30 years, was deported April 20 to the USSR, where he was sentenced to death in absentia in 1962 for war crimes.
Linnas reportedly underwent two operations for an unspecified illness at a Leningrad Interior Ministry hospital, where he had been transferred last month from his prison cell in Tallinn, Estonia. Last Sunday, his daughter, Anu Linnas, and his American lawyer, former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, left to visit him. It was reported then that he was ailing.
Linnas' deportation came after several years of appeals following his denaturalization in 1981 for having lied about his wartime activities upon entering the U.S. in 1951 as a displaced person. The Justice Department's Office of Special Investigations (OSI) opened investigations of Linnas, who was a commandant of a concentration camp in Tartu, Estonia, during World War II, where 12,000 people were killed in mass executions. Linnas himself allegedly shot prisoners.
Efforts to deport Linnas were spearheaded by the OSI; Brooklyn District Attorney Elizabeth Holtzman, who as a member of Congress had authored legislation to deport Nazi war criminals from the U.S.; and the World Jewish Congress (WJC). Rightwingers and Baltic emigres had opposed his deportation, claiming evidence from the USSR could not be trusted.
Menachem Rosensaft, chairman of the Commission on Human Rights of the WJC, as well as founding chairman of the International Network of Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors, said Thursday he felt "proud that we were able to bring Karl Linnas to justice. That was our responsibility to ourselves and to the dead. To the extent that we could bring Linnas to justice, we did."


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Stem cell research gets green light
AUSTRALIAN scientists are set to create cloned embryos for stem cell research after the Senate last night passed a bill legalising the controversial practice.
Defying predictions of a clear majority, the bill scraped through by just 34 votes to 32, with several senators absent for the historic conscience vote.
The narrow win came after substantial amendments were made to Liberal senator Kay Patterson's bill to legalise therapeutic cloning.
The changes included a ban on the use of animal eggs to create human-animal hybrids and an increase in jail terms for illegal practices such as implanting a cloned embryo in a woman.
The legislation still has to be passed by the House of Representatives to become law, but the margin in favour there is expected to be wider.
Therapeutic cloning advocates last night hailed the vote as a victory for science and hope, while opponents warned it was the first step towards a brave new world in which life is created for functional purposes and then destroyed.
Senator Patterson said last night that the vote was a tribute to people with debilitating diseases who had fought for the research that could produce treatments, not for them, but for future generations.
Democrats senator Natasha Stott Despoja, who had earlier proposed her own private member's bill together with Labor senator Ruth Webber, also hailed the vote. "(Therapeutic cloning) provides an important tool for our scientists in researching possible cures for some seemingly intractable conditions."
But Liberal Gary Humphries, who chaired a parliamentary inquiry into the bill, said the Senate had accepted the principle that "one human being (could) be used and destroyed for the therapeutic benefit of another".
The Nationals' Ron Boswell, whose wife Leita and grandchildren Tom and Sophie watched the vote from the gallery, said the Senate had given "sanction to distinguishing between two kinds of embryo one born to live, the other created to die".
Senators on both sides of the debate had been unsure of whether the bill would be passed. A definitive call on numbers was made difficult by the absence of several senators on leave and the failure of 11 to turn up for the first important vote on the bill.
And some including Greens leader Bob Brown and Labor's Nick Sherry were still undecided hours before voting in favour.
Senator Brown said there was "a huge responsibility to keep a very close watch on what happens with stem cell research and make sure it stays within the bounds and spirit of the legislation".
Senator Sherry said he voted in favour "without a great deal of confidence and with a great deal of worry".
Family First's Steve Fielding said the narrow win reflected community uncertainty about therapeutic cloning and urged the lower house to take note of that and vote against the bill. With
Science bid for hybrid embryo
BRITISH scientists have applied for a licence to create hybrid embryos using human cells and animal eggs for stem cell research to develop new treatments for diseases such as Parkinson's, stroke and Alzheimer's.
If approved, the hybrid embryo will be 99.9 per cent human and 0.1 per cent animal. By using animal eggs, the scientists from Kings College London and the North East England Stem Cell Institute hope to overcome the shortage of human eggs left from IVF treatments, which have been used for stem cell research.
The director of the Stem Cell Biology Laboratory at Kings College, Dr Stephen Minger, said he was optimistic of a favourable ruling from the regulatory body.
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority said the application will be peer-reviewed by a panel of experts. A decision could take several months. REUTERS
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Youtube user jorrillabear left this comment on a video of my daughter. "What an ugly baby" That was right after jorrillabear identified as being supportive of NC pastor Sean Harris – who told congregants to punch their gay children. First, jorrillabear's religious beliefs led to the endorsement of child abuse. Then jorrillabear's very next activity was [Read More…]
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An Atheist's Speech for Christians (Todd Stiefel at Fort Bragg)
Todd Stiefel is an influential philanthropist who funds an astounding number of innovative atheist upstart projects. He also has decades of business experience, giving him that rare quality-control that our movement needs. We're forever in debt to him for giving us a chance at the first Rock Beyond Belief. Todd is also an excellent public [Read More…]
Shelley Segal will perform at Rock Beyond Belief 2
For those of you who don't know she is a singer/songwriter from Australia. Her music is quite simply amazing! She'll be playing in New Orleans in the American Humanist Conference the first week of June if any of you are in that area. Show up or you hate the troops! Base: We are still attempting work [Read More…]
I get email: Texas is the reason
I am the recipient of electronic messages. Curtis is from Texas and he doesn't ask for much. All I ask is that you PLEASE watch these video's. Texas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGQDkCi-OIY&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv8pLUMDVRc&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvIbqf7MuE0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRSjzY0s0SM&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4LFWfwZALE -Curtis Jernigan My reply: Curtis Jernigan, Hilarious. Thanks man! I needed a laugh. You're pretty funny. You were right! The stupid ass [Read More…]
Rock And Roll is Evil
Rock out for Jesus… Being raised in a very fundamentalist household I knew that it was imperative to reach out to people and convince them their very soul was at stake in a spiritual war that had been raging since the beginning of time (which would make time a linear concept—not something I entirely agree [Read More…]
West Point's dangerous medieval Christian Crusader imagery
This is another one of those times that foxhole atheists need you to speak for them. West Point cadet, Blake Page has shunned anonymity. It was a moot offer on my behalf anyway, he already sent this up his chain of command, and they remain silent. Though he does not speak on behalf of the [Read More…]
Are you smarter than a 13th Grader? Muslim + Catholic editions
Siara is a young woman who is taking college courses on top of her routine semesters as a 17 year old Junior in high school. She wrote to me to help her with her Comparative World Religions course. Her assignment was to ask three different people from three different world views a series of questions. [Read More…]


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These days, if you purchase a product that comes with a decent warranty, you should consider yourself pretty lucky. Every piece of furniture I have ever bought at Macy's has come with an ironclad warranty that I have had to use and every time they were polite and helpful. When something goes wrong, you don't want to be hassled. You want it fixed—no questions asked—and for free.Unfortunately, as with all legal documents, the wording in warranties can be very tricky. Sometimes, the writing is so dense and vague, it seems like companies don't want you to really understand what you are entitled to.
After more than thirty years, GM's Mr. Goodwrench has retired.Mr. Goodwrench was originally created to put a friendly face on your local GM service technician, promoting quality and efficient service and repairs. His retirement hit home with me because I was Mr. Goodwrench for thirty years!
It was the summer of 1982. REO Speedwagon's "Keep on Loving You" dominated the charts and Raiders of the Lost Ark played on movie screens across the country. It was August—just days after MTV played its first videos and nearly everyone was wearing Jellie shoes, headbands, and legwarmers. I was seven and living in Virginia, down the road from my cousins, Bobby, Mike, and Christy.Even before I knew anything about boys, I knew my cousin Mike was popular with the ladies. He had a ton of girls after him and whenever someone would tease him about being a ladies man, he would drop his eyes and smile softly ... so humble. He was good looking, fun, and athletic. I idolized him.
Today, the Toyota Corporation announced a recall of nearly 1.53 million vehicles due to brake fluid and fuel pump problems. The recall affects Lexus, Highlander, and Avalon models and includes 740,000 cars in the U.S. and 599,000 in Japan, with the rest coming from other markets in Europe and around the world.While no accidents have been reported, the two defects included in today's recall are still potential safety issues. The brake master cylinder could leak oil, which might illuminate the brake warning light, and lead to weaker braking power. Some models, mostly in Japan, have an electrical problem with the fuel pump that could cause engine stalling.
Yesterday, a recall was issued for more than 85,000 U.S. Mercedes-Benz models due to a steering flaw that can make the vehicles difficult to control. The voluntary recall affects the following models—the 2010 C-Class Model 204 and E- Class Model 212; and the 2010-11 E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet Model 207.In the report, Daimler states that the power steering system may fail due to a loss of power steering fluid. Drivers may not have sufficient control over the vehicle, which could result in a crash, especially when maximum power steering is required, e.g. while parking.
Earlier this week, the Transportation Department and its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration introduced a more comprehensive crash rating system that will now include an "overall vehicle score," which will combine the results of front and side crash tests, and rollover resistance tests. The system will then compare those results with the average risk of injury and the potential rollover of other vehicles. Here are some of the new changes: Female crash dummies
BMW has issued a recall for it's 5-Series, 6-Series and 7-Series models that come equipped with the V8 and V12 Engines. An issue with the braking system may cause a partial or complete loss of power braking assist. It's unknown at this time exactly what actions will be taken, but having performed several recalls on European myself, this will likely consist of a visual inspection to identify if the component in question is leaking. If found leaking it may be repaired or replaced, and if it's not leaking some type of repair may occur to prevent future leakage.
Today, Ford announced a recall on over 500,000 Windstar Minivans due to rust accumulation that could cause the rear axles to fracture. The recall is for 1998–2003 models from twenty-one cold-weather states in the U.S. and Canada. The issue was first picked up on in May 2010 when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration started a preliminary evaluation of broken rear axles after receiving over 200 complaints. Accidents had also been reported, but no serious injuries. The number of complaints has now reached close to 1,000.
The Toyota Corporation issued a recall today on more than 1 million Corolla and Matrix vehicles due to stalling issues caused by defective electronic control modules. Only North American vehicles from model years 2005 to 2008 were affected. The recall has been issued in response to over 1,000 complaints and unconfirmed reports of three accidents, including one minor injury.
General Motors is apparently recalling 1.5 million cars and trucks to correct a problem with the heating system for washer fluid. We see the recall numbers come in every week, and the hundreds of thousands of vehicles is pretty common. 1.5 million vehicles over more than 3 model years is not that common, nor is it common to see a recall because of a fire hazard affect so many vehicles. It will be interesting to see how much play this gets, given the recent furor over Toyota recalls.


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Act Local
The other weekend my next door neighbor dropped dead. He was a grandfather, in his seventies, and had heart problems. Strange as it may seem, I never met him. I knew his wife.
How to Podium: A Person Wants to Be Helpful
According to Martin Seligman, anxiety and depression spring from having "a bleak view of the future." Not from past traumas nor how they feel about what is happening at present.
Use the Scaffolding of Success to Deal with Distraction
Current events are inconveniencing me, Readers. They are preventing me from splashing happily in my bath. They are keeping me from focusing with laser-like concentration on work.
The Hell Realm
Anyhow, when I took my dog for a walk the other day, I decided to skip my usual pundit podcast in favor of something more conducive to peace of mind, so I picked a dharma talk.
Annals of Success: Be an Anteambulo
What is this anteambulo, you ask, Readers? It's a Roman term. An anteambulo was an artist slash writer with a patron. Ah, the glory days of Roma, when patrons took on artists....
Dignity and Success
I've been writing and thinking about what makes people feel successful for quite some time. I have concluded there are five essential planks on the scaffolding of success.
The Joys of the Small Life
Is it enough to live a small life? That is the question, Readers. After all, small lives are often the subjects of books. Of big books, even.
Why Success Matters
I think the drive for success is built into us. It's intertwined with the desire for meaning. Sure, people put a lot of emphasis on happiness, and happiness is definitely desirable
Imposter Syndrome
I was recently infected with Imposter Syndrome. You've heard of it. It infects many women. You know you have it if you feel like a fraud in your own life.
Cognitive Distortions and a Myth About Success
The idea that successful people are somehow different from other people. That they have special DNA that gives them a deep down, elementary sense of the inevitablity.
Submarine Parenting
If I'm not supposed to be a Helicopter Parent, and I'm not a Free Range Parent, then what am I supposed to be? A Submarine Parent, says Marie Schwartz, CEO of Teen Life.
Success Is Like Light
What is so difficult about defining success?
Failure Equals Success - and Other Perplexities
In an episode of "Silicon Valley," the very weird genius chief executive of a hugely successful Google/Apple type company launches a product that just totally fails. It's a bomb.
Success and the Oozing Nature of Work
Scene: Kitchen. Three women, two on the passenger side of a kitchen island. One on the cockpit side, deveining shrimp. All three are mothers. One is a professor, one is a painter of the visual artist variety, not the interior/exterior house variety, and the third is a writer. The professor is cooking. The other two are her guests. What I left out ....
Success Is Not a Zero-Sum Proposition
As upsetting as it is to face, I am grateful for the attention I've been forced to pay to structural racism. As a white woman, I don't expect to be profiled by the police, except, perhaps, if there is a profile for white, suburban moms jacked up on anti-anxiolytics.
Mastering Self-Control. Or Not. Part 2
Here's a video about Walter Mischel's book, The Marshmallow Test. I'm demonstrating one of Mischel's strategies for developing self-control: distraction.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Success
Seeking success is not frivolous, it's natural and essential. It's a building block towards the highest goal of self-actualization. Some people say there's another level beyond Maslow's tip - transcendence. In any case, a drive towards self-actualization and/or transcendence makes us look outside our lives and help others.
Mastering Self-Control. Or Not.
Scene: kitchen table. Remains of dinner present. Children absent. Just the husband and I and the dog, despairing of collecting any treats at all. The husband reaches into the snack cabinet and takes two cookies. He offers one to me. Me: (After a pause.) No, thanks. IF I don't have one now, THEN I can have a bigger one later. Husband: Ah! The Marshmallow Test in action.
Why Success Is Like a Jalopy
I used to have a narrow definition of success: professional advancement. Because I had very little of that as a mother and as a writer, I felt like a failure. Now, my definition of success is different. I think of it as a system. And when the system is operating, I feel successful.
Getting Back on Track Successfully
Now seems like a good time to check in with those New Year resolutions. It's the end of February, and my email inbox and Twitter feed are full of strategies for implementing habits, keeping resolutions, and bits about why We Are Failing To Do So. When I say "we" I mean me. I was struggling to get my routine back on track. I have resolutions to keep me busy.
Mastery and Success
Most of practice is failing. For example, an ice skater spends every practice trying to refine upon and improve technique to accomplish the next challenge, the next turn, inevitably more complicated than the previous one. She spends most of that time trying and falling, trying and falling, until she manages her triple lutz. Then it's on to the quadruple.
Balancing Negative and Positive to Achieve Success
I'm liking this damaged people, damaged microwave analogy. I could really run with it. But is it what I want to get into? The point is, if there is a point, that once you get to know even those microwaves that look fully functional, those microwaves with deluxe features, even those combination convection oven-microwave ovens, their defects become apparent.
Nap Your Way to Success. Or Death.
I've been binging on the - what shall I call it? - the Self-Care, the Maintenance, and it's got to stop. Physical therapy, regular therapy, facials, waxing, hair cuts, Pilates. A massage. I'm living like a millionaire, which I'm not. I have so many appointments I hardly have a free day anymore.
The Undergarments (the Lingerie?) of Success
It has been a long time since I posted here. I don't know why. That's not entirely true. I do know why, in part. Because of me. Me and my tendency to lock myself up in internal conflict. Which is why I began this success blog – to unlock myself. That I'm still prone to locked internal conflict these many months – okay, let's be honest, years - later, is discouraging.
Dress for Success
"What's this focus on French chic?" The husband asked the other day. I was embarrassed he'd noticed. Although, really, how could he not have? Instead of reading our book club book for our upcoming meeting, I'd read three books on fashion and style. Plus, I'd been spending a lot of time reading style blogs by women over forty. The interest was both literal and symbolic.
50 is of course a highly symbolic birthday. On the other hand, as others remind me, it's just a day. It's not as if I'm going to change radically on that day. In fact, in anticipation of it, I'm having my breakdown ahead of time. I already feel fifty, if fifty has a feeling, in that I think of myself as fifty already.
Calvin and Tiger Mom and Me
8:45 a.m. I'm going for my first colonoscopy, Readers. I'd like to tell you that I am approaching this milestone with sang-froid, with insouciance, or even with stoicism; but alas, I am approaching it with my usual mix of abject anxiety and fear. It's at these times that I confront the chasm between the real me and the me I'd like to be.
Winter Follies
Readers, it's January, a new year, and I feel a metaphor coming on. God help me, I do. A clichéd metaphor about cars and drivers. I apologize. I am helpless before it. All I can do is put it out there for us all.
Am I a Millenial
"Most creative artists, even successful ones, are not able to earn a living." That's what the article says. You know, it's good to see that in print. And bad. Most of all, it's a relief. Of course it's the final dousing of any idea I had of, um, making a living from my writing. From my creative writing, that is. But it lifts one burden of failure from me.
Envy and Jealousy as Gifts
Many of us are seriously cultivating gratitude in order to shape our brains to be more positive, and not just on Thanksgiving. As I said, this is all to the good. Every little degree positive anyone turns has got to be good for all of us. As long as there's no deviation into smarminess. Smarminess is just aggressive do-gooding.
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Autumn Night: I have extreme procrastination issues with cleaning my house and my car. Dishes, bathrooms, vacuuming, etc….
Could someone give me a list of what you do each day or each week to keep things tidy? Not a long list, or I know I'll freak out and get overwhelmed.
I tried FlyLady different times, but she sents waaaaaaaaay too many emails, and I get really overwhelmed.
Cyni: I know for me it needs to be written down in my calender. I get sidetracked very easily but if it is written down on a particular day I can remember to do it. Also I seem to let it get so bad that I do the perfectionist thing and focus way to much on say cleaning the bathroom. Maintenance is a tough one for me. I also know that my house will always be a bit dirtier and messier than my friends. But i'm more fun!
ADD RN: Well it takes me days to clean just one room I start with all the loose paper and shred; but truthfully I let my husband do it he cleans so much better he is organized something I have major problems with cleaning I get so distracted and frankly I hate loose paper so It just becomes a real mess rather wash clothes and fold etc things like that big easy to get done things. My desk right now looks like a disorganized mess Paper and books all on top of it.
Autumn Night: What really sucks about it is, I don't have people over as much, or let the kids have friends over as much, because it's so messy. I would like to get on an easy, low key, housecleaning schedule. I don't understand how other moms do it, really. When I go to other people's houses, they are neat and clean. I'd like a sort of easy formula of what to do to keep it from getting out of control.
Channy: It would be nice to wake up in the morning to a clean house, rather then fighting 5 and 3yr olds and a disaster house. I am still trying to figure out a schedule and a way to keep focused and work out what needs doing. The one thing I have found useful is whiteboards and cork boards for papers. I have a big whiteboard to write down important reminders, like a return I need to make to a store. Something that needs doing as soon as I can but does not have to be done that day. Then pick a time in the week and write in the calender to have something from that list ticked off. I also have another smaller whiteboard that I write 2-3 tasks on at a time only. Once those are complete then have a timed break and write the next 2-3 tasks up on the whiteboard (called my focus board with focus in bold across the top!). Lots of people recommend timers, I find I snooze/ignore them or reset them. :S
I do like the idea of the hot spots for flylady, so just 10-15mins a a particular area that gets bad. Have a special box/basket in each area so pick up things that need to go in a different room/zone. That means you won't get distracted by going into another area of the house to put something away. For really quick spot cleans have another basket/box (something decorative) to throw in things off the floor that do belong in that room/zone that needs to be sorted but can be dealt with later. Once you have those basics covered in each room/zone then pick one area to start sorting the basket of what needs to go in each area/room and then take the basket with other room/zone items and put those away.
Pick your worst area and make sure you cover that hotspot once a day. Others just do one each day.
Break it down doing a room or zone and then have a drink or play with kids etc.
As for germ/bacterial cleaning I use the wipes to go over the toilet with when I think of it, use microfibre cloths to wipe down sinks/baths/showers very quickly after each use to help limit scum so then more intense cleaning does not have to be so often. Just nominate an intense clean day, break it down into times and do what you can within a specified time and then have a break. Timers help some. Oh and sticky notes, if you are in the middle of doing something and see something else that will pull you away, stop, write it on a sticky note and stick it there. Finish what you are doing.
Daily i would say kitchen dishes and clear benches helps you feel calmer. I don't shine my sink! A load of clothes washing on or a load put away.
Figure out what you think is important for weekly/fortnightly. Like floors, vacuum, shower etc. Just add to your list as you tackle the smaller lists. Start small, build confidence, and relax.
Another thing I agree with in flylady is taking care of yourself first, having a shower, putting on some moisturizer or whatever will start your day with some kind of boost. Devotion, relaxation, even for 5mins.
Hope this has helped. Now I actually need to follow what I have just advised! EEK Did i mention I have been researching this a lot lately and have spent so much time trying to figure things out that I still have a messy house. oops. I have done the whiteboards and cork board though and need to actually prioritize things now and stop trying to make a full list and start small!
Nicole: I take a mental picture of what the kitchen counters look like when they're clean and try to remember what it looks like. When the actual kitchen looks too little like the mental picture, and the kitchen counters are cluttered with stuff that doesn't belong, usually mail that needs sorting and toys and dirty dishes, I know I need to take action.
I try to not go to bed with a sink full of dishes, but I can't always force myself to do the dishes right after dinner. I at least put the dirty dishes, like plates cups and silverware, in the dishwasher and put it throug ha rinse cycle so the food doesn't get stuck on while waiting for more dishes to fill it up, and get the pots and pans soaking in the sink—not around the sink or on the stove, but IN the sink. Otherwise, I'll somehow forget about them.
For the mail and paperwork, I schedule an on-the-fly 5 minutes to throw away ads, toss letters to file in a biiiiiig box that I should really get around to filing someday, stuff coupons into my coupon binder. I have my son collect his stuff and toss it into his room/black hole. Then I wipe down the kitchen counters with a Lysol wipe. I have dark counters, so I usually just wipe where I know someone's been preparing food.
We have ceramic burners, so that makes it tons easier to clean the top of the stove than electric burners. It takes about 10 minutes to clean at its very dirtiest. I honestly didn't do a very good job of cleaning the electric burners when we had them—stuff got stuck under them in the drip pans. Looking back, it was too inefficient. Wish I had a better tip for you on that.
I timed myself emptying the dishwasher once, and that took about 10 minutes too. I still hate doing it, but with practice, I've gotten more efficient at doing it.
We vacuum the kitchen floors once a week, making sure to get under theedges where the crumbies like to hide.
Every time I fill my car up with gas, I gather up all the trash. Sometimes it takes us a while after the car is full to put all the trash in the trash cans, and people sometimes get impatient, but they'll just have to wait! I'm cleaning my car, dang it!
Hope this helps!
Autumn Night: It does help! Thank you SO MUCH, you guys. I really appreciate it. I have a really rough time doing the dishes after dinner, but i know that's the key.
Wouldn't it be great if there was an A.D.D. List of Weekly Household Chores online? Like, one made up by the A.D.D. experts, made simple and not overwhelming. I know many, many women have trouble keeping house with ADD.
BarbM: Hey there! Read most of your blog & see we are all pretty much on the same wavelength. Tried Fly Lady myself & had to unsubscribe eventually so as not to drown in the onslaught of helpful hints. Learned plenty from her, especially limiting task time to 15 min sessions. We usually burn out & go off to many other things by then. Found I could manage 15 mins at a time much better. I keep Lysol treated cleaning wipes, paper towels, shower spray, microfiber cloth in bathroom for continuous pick up cleaning. Use bleach toilet tabs & frequent swish w/brush. Have supply of plastic bags from shopping to empty upstairs trash bins about every other am to bring downstairs when going to feed before leaving for work. Cats eat on raised shelf in cellar so dog doesn't explode from grazing. I try to pick up their wet food dish, clean it & leave on washing machine where it air dries & is ready tro use next am. Small, but incredibly helpful organizational tool, I find. Paper clutter is my downfall. Like laundry so constant, but not as predictable. Am cutting down on magazine subscriptions toto eventually recycle or help lessen the load. Don't have enough time to read all I get & try to hold on to read only to give away unread! Using shredder, leave it in kitchen where we read most of our mail, great tool when used.
ADD RN: Found that it had some helpful suggestions tried cleaning some but I got distracted . Need to go to be for a class tomorrow for work 12 hours so the mess will last at least wo -three more day I am tired but just can't sleeep I need to take another pill so I will fall off jsut stinks how hard sometimesADD is no matter I wouldn't rtrade my brain for anyone else I just wish I could organize and sleep two of the most difficult thing in my life.
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FORTH WORTH, Texas. – Facing a TCU squad that had three of the top-100 players in the country in its lineup, the Virginia Commonwealth University women's tennis team knew it wouldn't be easy to keep their winning streak alive in Texas.
Scratch that above statement because that's exactly what the 23rd-ranked Rams did, cruising to a 5-2 win over the Horned Frogs. The victory was the 10th in a row for the Black & Gold, improving its overall record to 13-2 on the year.
After dropping the doubles point for the first time in over a month, VCU rebounded quickly with senior Laura Burns (Hertford, England) picking up a 6-2, 6-3 win over Idunn Hertzberg to even the scoreboard at 1-1.
Junior Kateryna Yergina (Kiev, Ukraine) kept things going with a 6-0, 6-4 defeat of #100 Katariina Tuohimaa, followed by senior Olena Leonchuk (Kiev, Ukraine) dropping Gaby Mastromarino, 6-0, 6-4.
Sophomore Ana Bara (Oradea, Romania) locked up VCU's win with a 6-4, 6-0 victory over Maria Babanova at #5 singles, while her sister Ana Bara (Oradea, Romania) picked up the Black & Gold's final point of the day with a hard-fought win over #88 Kayla Duncan, 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-7).
The red-hot Rams will wrap up their trip to the Lonestar State with a 12 p.m. showdown with the Mustangs of SMU on Saturday afternoon in Dallas.
1. #58 Duncan/Tuohimaa (TCU) def. Ana Bara/Hjertquist, 8-6
2. Babanova/Munch-Soegaard (TCU) def. #47 Burns/Yergina, 8-6
3. Alex Bara/Leonchuk def. Hertzberg/Mastromarino (TCU) 8-2
Order of finish: 3,2,1
1. #89 Nina Munch-Soegaard (TCU) def. Hjertquist, 6-2, 6-4
2. Ana Bara def. #88 Kayla Duncan, 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-7)
3. Yergina def. #100 Katariina Tuohimaa (TCU), 6-0, 6-4
4. Burns def. Idunn Hertzberg (TCU), 6-2, 6-3
5. Alex Bara def. Maria Babanova (TCU) 6-4, 6-0
6. Olena Leonchuk def. Gaby Mastromarino (TCU) 6-0, 6-4
Order of finish: 4,3,6,5,1,2
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Tomorrow is game day, but depending on where your interests lie, that may mean one of two things. The new limited edition collection created by fashion designer Jason Wu exclusively for Target hits stores tomorrow. The collection features at least three pieces (t-shirt, tote bag, and scarf) adorned with a beautiful black kitty named Milu. Jason Wu is a cat lover himself, admitting that his two cats, Jinxy and Peaches, are the "loves of his life."
Milu has been seen plastered on buildings and billboards as the days count down to the launch. And check out this beautiful Target commercial where she helps out with the design process (if you can't see the video below in your email, click here to watch it on the site):
Where will you be tomorrow? Maybe I'll see you at Target.
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This article by Dan Goodin appears to cover the most facts about the CRIME attack on SSL/TLS. It answers my first question about what the acronym means; CRIME is short for "Compression Ratio Info-Leak Made Easy."
It also confirms the attack is performed when the communication uses TLS compression. My understanding is that TLS compression is used in SPDY, which is an open networking protocol used by both Google and Twitter.
There is good news. Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are believed to be immune from the attack as IE never supported SPDY, and Chrome and Firefox have been patched. There may be issues with mobile browsers, but that is still to be confirmed.
The CRIME attack will only work when a vulnerable browser or application is connected to a website that supports TLS compression or SPDY. So, to protect your users, you should disable SPDY or TLS compression from your website.


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New Poll Shows Governor Holds Lead Over Challengers
Albany, N.Y. - A poll released as New York state Democrats kick off their nominating convention shows Gov. Andrew Cuomo retaining a commanding lead over Republican candidate Rob Astorino.
A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday finds Cuomo with a 57 percent to 28 percent lead over Astorino, the Westchester County executive. In an interview with Newsradio 570 WSYR's Joe Galuski Astorino says he is not worried about the gap.
The poll shows a more liberal candidate running on the Working Families Party line would siphon support from the first-term governor, dropping Cuomo's lead over Astorino to 37 percent to 24 percent.
Liberal activists have been unhappy with Cuomo's business-friendly election-year budget, but no obvious candidate has emerged to take the governor on from his left.
The telephone poll of 1,129 New York state voters was conducted May 14-19 and has a margin of error of 2.9 percentage points.


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Whiteout for Mandi Home Page|Whiteout for Mandi Game Program
Mandi Schwartz Marrow Donor Registration Drive
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The Yale women's hockey team hosts its annual "White Out for Mandi" Friday night at Ingalls Rink, paying tribute to Mandi Schwartz '10 (1988-2011) while raising funds for the Mandi Schwartz Foundation. The Bulldogs host ECAC Hockey and Ivy League rival Princeton Friday night at 7 p.m.
Friday night's "White Out for Mandi" is the first major fundraiser for the Mandi Schwartz Foundation. Yale's captain, senior forward Aleca Hughes, started the charity in memory of Mandi, the Yale center who passed away in April after battling cancer (acute myeloid leukemia) for more than two years.
Special white t-shirts are on sale now (team members are selling them outside Commons during lunch time), and youth hockey teams are encouraged to come wearing white jerseys. The Bulldogs will honor Mandi in a special pre-game ceremony starting at 6:45, including a ceremonial puck drop by their 10-year-old teammate, Giana. The team "adopted" Giana, who had recently been operated on for a brain tumor, and introduced her at last year's "White Out for Mandi".
The goal for Friday is to pack Ingalls Rink, with everyone wearing white, as a "White Out for Mandi" show of support. No admission will be charged, and donations for the Mandi Schwartz Foundation will be accepted at the door. The team is also lining up pledges for the Mandi Schwartz Foundation from donors based on the attendance total, so that every person who walks through the doors that night will count towards the final donation total.
Yale has also lined up donations from other NCAA teams. The following teams have had 100 percent participation in donating toward the "White Out for Mandi":
- Dartmouth women's hockey
- Dartmouth women's lacrosse
- Middlebury women's hockey
- Northeastern women's hockey
- Princeton women's hockey
- St. Lawrence men's hockey
Yale is also scheduled to auction off the following items during the "White Out for Mandi" game Friday night:
- New York Rangers jersey, signed by Ruslan Fedotenko
- New York Rangers tickets
- NHL hat, signed by Alex Ovechkin
- NHL puck, signed by Patrick Kane
- Chris Higgins autographed jersey
- Max Pacioretty autographed jersey
- Prentiss Hockey - three workouts valued at $300
The "White Out for Mandi" will also help raise awareness of the need for marrow donors and umbilical cord blood donors. In an effort to save her life last year, Mandi had a stem cell transplant utilizing blood from two anonymous umbilical cord blood donations. Stem cells for patients with life-threatening illnesses like Mandi's can also come from marrow donors. Yale hosts an annual Mandi Schwartz Marrow Donor Registration Drive every spring to add potential donors to the Be The Match® Registry. To date, at least six matches for patients in need of transplants have been identified through those efforts. One of those matches was a Yale field hockey player, junior Lexy Adams.


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I am hoping that someone will be able to help me save a little space.
After my last successful rundig indexing process finished the contents
of my htdig/db directory are as follows:
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the search unavailable for that long.
It has been suggested to me that htsearch only uses db.words.gdbm and
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once htmerge has finished.
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U.S. Job Market Not (Yet) Marked by European Sclerosisby
For years economists have stressed the flexibility of the American labor market. Employers in the U.S., less impeded by strong unions and fussy labor-market regulation than in other advanced economies, were quicker to fire workers during downturns -- and faster to hire once demand picked up.
Workers were flexible, too, partly because they had to be. With less of a welfare-state cushion than most Europeans, they were more willing to pick up sticks and move to a new job. They did their part.
Unemployment is hard, especially in a country that reveres effort and expects its citizens to pull their weight. Finding work after months and months of searching makes the pain of joblessness all too clear, as told in the individual stories in the June 4 issue of Bloomberg Businessweek. The other themes in those tales, though, are persistence and resourcefulness: The flip side of flexibility is resilience.
Historically, drawing on those strengths, the U.S.'s smoother turnover of jobs has resulted in faster growth and lower unemployment. Particularly important was the lower rate of long-term unemployment, the kind that most corrodes skills and saps the will to work. This labor-market edge over the competition has been a critical ingredient in the country's economic success.
Fading Advantage
Is this great American advantage now fading? What prompts the question is the slow, un-American recovery from the recent recession. An old rule of thumb -- the steeper the recession, the stronger the recovery -- has been set aside since 2008. Jobs have been slow to come back. Nearly three years after the trough, the unemployment rate in May, released today, was still 8.2 percent, up from 8.1 percent in April. The Labor Department reported that nonfarm employers added only 69,000 jobs in May, far short of the 150,000 economists had forecast.
The reason isn't hard to see. The causes of the recession were unusual. Downturns brought on by debt overload and financial breakdown are thankfully rare, but when these so-called balance-sheet recessions happen they take longer to shake off. The good news is that the U.S. is recovering, albeit tepidly by its own standards, and joblessness is inching down. The worry, meanwhile, is that long-term joblessness may be causing permanent damage, pushing the U.S. toward European labor-market sclerosis.
The implication is that "full employment" is no longer what it was. It might mean an unemployment rate of 7 percent, say, rather than 5 percent as before the recession. If so, and if the Federal Reserve tried to push through the new floor for joblessness with extra monetary stimulus, the result would be rising inflation, not more people at work. A rise in so-called structural unemployment, if it is happening, would be a serious setback.
One worrisome piece of evidence is a relationship called the Beveridge curve (named for an influential British economist and social reformer of the 1930s and 1940s). It compares unemployment and vacancies. In a typical recession, joblessness rises and vacancies shrink as the economy contracts. During a recovery, the process reverses. But in the current upturn, the curve isn't retracing its steps. Unemployment is falling more slowly than you would expect, given the rise in vacancies.
This needs to be watched. It could be a sign of mismatch between the skills employers want and the skills job applicants are offering, which would point to higher structural unemployment. In an April 11 speech, though, Fed Vice Chairman Janet Yellen advised caution. Some of the shift is probably due to temporary extensions of unemployment benefits, which might encourage some job seekers to be more choosey. As the extensions end, she said, things should get back to normal. In previous recoveries, vacancies at first have often picked up faster than hires. Detours in the Beveridge curve aren't uncommon.
Not Structural
Yellen points to other signs that the country's unemployment remains much more cyclical than structural, thus susceptible to sustained monetary stimulus. For instance, many analysts have cited "house-lock" as a brake on employment: Unable to sell their houses because their mortgages are underwater, unemployed workers are finding it harder than usual to move to find work. Although plausible, it doesn't stand up, Yellen says.
Internal migration has been trending lower in the U.S. for many years, she notes, and shows no sudden drop of late. During the recession, the fall in mobility was no bigger for homeowners than for renters, and no worse where house prices have fallen the most. As for the most important factor of all -- the determination of jobless Americans to get back to work -- Bloomberg Businessweek's stories suggest it's undimmed.
In all, it's right to regard American unemployment as still predominantly cyclical. Jobs will keep coming as demand revives -- and it's too soon to let concerns about inflation drive monetary policy. For now, the U.S. labor market is still exceptional. But let's not imagine that this can last indefinitely. If the recovery slows, the damage caused by long-term unemployment will worsen. Labor-market sclerosis will set in.
Remember that fiscal policy is set not just to slow the recovery at the end of this year but to crush it. The expiring provisions of current law promise to push the economy over the fiscal cliff of abruptly higher taxes and severe cuts in public spending. A slow recovery interrupted by a self-inflicted second recession is the formula that would finally cripple the labor market and kill one of the U.S.'s greatest economic advantages. It's an experiment best avoided.
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When The Store Talks, You Should Listen [Future of Retail]
Opt-in hardware and software solutions serve up relevant product details and other information to help inform purchase decisions.
What if we told you that encouraging your in-store shoppers to pull out their phones was a good thing?
That's the idea behind a number of new hardware and software solutions that are trying to combat showrooming behaviors by delivering real-time information like product info, discounts and directions to customers as they need it, part of trend from the Future of Retail Report we're calling Contextual Support.
These new communication platforms leverage data like location and time of day to supply customers with relevant messages and information at specific points along the purchase path. This on-hand access reduces the shopper's need to search, while keeping them immersed in branded and targeted interactions. Read on below, to learn more about how these new solutions can help you.
Retail innovations company ByteLight has created an LED light bulb array that sends messages at sonic speeds to shoppers' phones while in-store. The lighting system flashes at a frequency that is unrecognizable to the human eye but can be translated by a user's smartphone to communicate specific messages. ByteLight's technology integrates with existing mobile retail applications and third party APIs to help create localized messaging within a store. Retailers can trigger purchase opportunities for products when customers are standing in front of or send them up-to-the-minute promotions around in-store displays, as well as being able to to help shoppers navigate between points of interest in the store. In a pilot across 50 retail stores in China, ByteLight's technology increased in-store shopper engagement by 30%. The company's CEO, Dan Ryan, told PSFK that he hopes to offer a direct competition to mobile shoppers looking elsewhere by connecting with shoppers that already have their phones out.
Retail solutions company Estimote has released the Beacon, a Bluetooth-LE-enabled 'puck' that emits signals that can be picked up by shoppers' smartphones to access more information about nearby products. If a shopper has downloaded the app for a store that has implemented the Beacon system and opted-in to share their details and location, within range of a Beacon they will receive detailed information on their phone about products nearby that are tied to it. Retailers can program messages for when shoppers enter the store or approach a specific area within the store. Shoppers can be prompted with product photos, videos, prices, personalized promotions, and social media information, so they can receive a promotion based on past purchase history or length of time spent near a product.
The British fashion retailer Topshop used the mobile sound app Chirp to alert consumers of products released during the the brand's September 2013 fashion show, behind-the-scenes details, and commentary about the attendees and models. Chirp is a mobile app that allows users to transmit images, links, and contact information to iPhone and Android devices via sound. Shoppers who visited the store's flagship location in London's Oxford Circus found a dedicated Chirp and Twitter 'garden' where they could get updates sent to their devices using the Chirp app. In the run-up to the show and during, Topshop used the Chirp and Twitter garden as a central location to share images of the prep and designer pattern rooms, backstage processes, and even live updates from the show.
In the fourth edition of the Future of Retail Report, PSFK Labs brings together two interconnected themes and eleven key trends that provide a foundation for the modern shopping experience. The findings are brought to life with best-in-class examples, actionable strategies and leading questions to inspire leading retailers and brands. Join us at our San Francisco conference on Nov. 21st where talks from retail innovators will bring the key themes to life.
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Concord - The Weekly Standard today reports that despite her desperate attacks on oil companies, Senator Jeanne Shaheen and her husband have personal investments tied to oil companies.
"Jeanne Shaheen continues to prove that she is a hypocritical Washington politician who will do and say anything to get re-elected. Despite her attacks against 'big oil,' Senator Shaheen and her shadow lobbyist husband are personally invested in mutual funds that hold significant investments in oil companies, including one that has controversial ties to Iran," said NHGOP Chairman Jennifer Horn. "Granite Staters realize that Shaheen is just another desperate, double-talking beltway insider who needs to be replaced with a responsible Republican in November who will be an independent voice for New Hampshire."
Senator Shaheen reports an investment worth up to $100,000 in a mutual fund called Thomberg Value 5R on her 2013 personal financial disclosure forms. The Weekly Standard reports that the fund invests in oil and gas companies, including Chevron, Inpex (a Japanese firm), Weatherford International, and a French energy corporation called Total SA. Total SA agreed to pay a $245 million fine after American and French authorities charged it with bribing Iranian officials in exchange for access to oilfields.


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