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|May 24, 2011
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|Raymond J. Jezek, Jr.
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|Trading Technologies International, Inc.
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|Patent Citations (24), Referenced by (28), Classifications (21), Legal Events (2)
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The present invention is directed to a computer display system. More specifically, the present invention is directed to tools for dynamically changing functional states of a window based on the window's characteristics.
Many existing operating systems, such as the Microsoft Windows™ operating system, use graphical user interface (GUI) desktop environments to organize computer objects. A GUI allows a user to graphically view and manipulate the objects as icons using a mouse or a pointer. A GUI of the Microsoft Windows™ operating system is window-based. Microsoft Windows™ allows a user to have multiple applications active in multiple windows at the same time, each window having different functional characteristics.
A window, as used for example in the Microsoft Windows™ environment, specifies an area of a computer screen, typically rectangular in shape, which an application dedicates to a specific function. A window, by default, occupies a preselected area on a display as determined by an application that runs the window, however, the dimensions of the window can often be modified by a user. In the current window environments, a user may resize a window by dragging a window's vertical or horizontal border or a window's corner to a new position to modify the x-dimension, the y-dimension, or both x- and y-dimensions of the window, respectively.
Typically, as a window is being resized, the content of the window does not change, including the size of the font, icons and graphics. However, as the window is resized to a reduced area, the amount of visible content displayed may change such that the window displays only a portion of the original content that fits in the reduced area. Windows typically include scroll controls allowing a user to manipulate data displayed in window of a smaller size. By manipulating the scroll controls, a user may control which portion of the original content is displayed in the window at any point in time. Rather than providing only a portion of the original window's content when a window is resized, some applications re-scale the full original content of the window upon resizing of the window, thus allowing a user to view the full content without the need to use the scroll controls. This solution however has its drawbacks. For example, as a window is resized and the content is made smaller, the rescaled content may become too small to enable a user to effectively view and use it.
According to example embodiments described herein, system and methods are provided for changing functionality provided by a window upon detecting a predetermined window size threshold. To illustrate the present invention and aspects thereof, the following description, including the figures and detailed description, provides examples that can be used or readily modified by one of ordinary skill to generate a system or method that benefits from the teachings described and claimed herein.
According to one example method, a plurality of size thresholds is defined along with a plurality of functional states to be used in relation to a window. According to one example embodiment, each functional state may be associated with a different display type and a different functional method for interacting with the displayed data. According to the example method, when a window has a first size that falls under the first size threshold, the first functional state is used in relation to the window. The first functional state is associated with a first display type that allows a user to interact with the displayed data according to a first functional method. Upon detecting that the window is resized such that the size of the window crosses another size threshold, another functional state associated with the controlling threshold is applied to the window. According to one example embodiment, the new functional state is configured to display the data via the window using a different display type that allows a user to interact with the displayed data using another functional method.
Other features of the present invention will become more apparent to persons having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains from the following description and claims.
Example embodiments are described herein with reference to the following drawings, in which:
The present invention is related to dynamically changing functionality provided by a window when a manual or automatic resizing command is received in relation to the window and the window reaches a predetermined size threshold. One example embodiment for changing functionality of a window upon resizing is applied in an electronic trading network environment; however, as illustrated in relation to other embodiments, the present invention may be applied in other environments as well. To illustrate aspects of the present invention, a system and method are illustrated in example form using the drawings referred to herein. One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize, however, that such examples may be quickly and readily adaptable using the teachings described herein. Aspects of the present invention are protected by the accompanying claims. Limitations from the patent specification should not be improperly incorporated into the claims unless explicitly stated or otherwise inherently known.
I. Example Hardware System Configuration
It should be understood that the computer 104 includes a computer readable medium. The term computer readable medium, as used herein, refers to any medium that participates in providing instructions to a processor unit for execution. Such a medium may take many forms, including but not limited to, non-volatile media, and transmission media. Non-volatile media include, for example, optical or magnetic disks, such as storage devices. Volatile media include, for example, dynamic memory, such as main memory or random access memory ("RAM"). Common forms of computer readable media include, for example, floppy disks, flexible disks, hard disks, magnetic tape, punch cards, CD-ROM, any other physical medium, memory chip or cartridge, or any other medium from which a computer can read.
II. Example Operation
According to the example embodiments, the functionality provided by a window changes in response to resizing events. More specifically, when predefined size-based thresholds are reached, the functionality provided via a window changes. For example, as a window's size is increased, more detailed view of data as well as different methods for user's interaction with the displayed data are provided in relation to the window as compared to the window having a smaller size. While the examples provided below describe size thresholds and activation of the size thresholds in a sequential manner, it should be understood that some functionality changes could be skipped as well when a user quickly resizes the window to a desired threshold size. Additionally, while the size triggers explained below focus on changing both x- and y-dimensions of a window, it should be understood that different functional stages can be activated upon detecting a change in only an x-dimension or a y-dimension of a window. For example, a desired functional state may be activated by only changing an x-dimension of a window. Additionally, the same desired functional state may be reached by changing both x- and y-dimensions of the window. In such an embodiment, an intermediate size threshold could be detected and a different functional state could be activated before reaching the threshold associated with the desired functional state. It should be understood that while the conventional windows are 2-dimensional, the example embodiments could easily be applied to 3-diemensional windows, i.e., windows having x-, y-, and z-dimensions. Those skilled in the art will understand that many different alternative embodiments are possible as well using the description provided herein.
Referring now to
It should be understood that only a few size thresholds are defined, and as long as a window's size falls between the defined thresholds, the controlling threshold, such as a smaller size threshold, is applied. For example, the first size threshold could be defined to correspond to a window's size of 100�200 pixels, and the second size threshold could correspond to the window's size of 100�300 pixels. In such an embodiment, as long as the window's size falls between the two defined thresholds, the first threshold controls. When the window's size reaches 100�300 pixels, the second threshold can be activated to control the window's functionality, as will be described below.
At step 204, different functional aspects to be executed with respect to each size threshold corresponding to the window are defined. As will be described in greater detail below, the functional aspects defined for each size threshold are used such that when each of the defined size thresholds is crossed, the functionality in the window dynamically changes based on the functional aspects associated with the crossed size threshold. For example, functional aspects defined for a specific size threshold may allow for viewing data via a window in a specific format and may allow a user to manipulate the data using a set of functional operations associated with the specific size of the window corresponding to the threshold. Then, functional aspects defined for a different size threshold may trigger a display format that allows a user to manipulate the displayed data using a different set of functional operations. In other words, the functionality aspects may define different window contents as well as different functional ways to interact with the displayed content. For example, a size threshold corresponding to a smaller window may be associated with an interface that provides more compact functionality as compared to a size threshold corresponding to a larger window.
According to one example embodiment, the functionality linked to each size threshold may be controlled by the same application that provides functionally different views or interfaces. Alternatively, some functional aspects may come from one application, while others may be linked to functional aspects provided by one or more other applications via plug-ins or yet some other linking methods.
At step 206, a window having a default size and a default functionality is displayed on a screen. According to one example embodiment, the default functionality is determined by an application that creates the window. According to an alternative embodiment, both default size and functionality may be user configurable.
At step 208, it is determined whether one of the defined size thresholds has been detected. As described earlier, the size threshold is based on a window's size. Thus, when a user increases/decreases the window's size such that the next size threshold is reached, a new size threshold is detected. According to one example embodiment, the window can be resized manually by a user dragging the size control of the window, such as the lower-right corner of the window, or yet some other corner or border of the window, to a desired location on a screen. Alternatively, a user may enter a predefined resize command, such as a selection of a predefined key on a keyboard, and the resize command may cause the window to be resized to a preset size based on the resize command. It should be understood that the content/functionality of the window may scale accordingly with the window as the window is being resized up to the point when the next size threshold is reached, at which time the functionality changes based on the predefined functionality. If the next size threshold is not crossed, the method continues at 206, and the functionality associated with the window remains the same, except that the window's content may be resized as the window is being resized.
When another size threshold is reached, at step 210, the functional aspects predefined for the detected size threshold are dynamically applied to the window. As explained earlier, the presentation of the displayed data may change and different functional ways for interacting with the displayed data may be provided along with the resized window. It should be understood that either the application corresponding to the default functionality of the window or a different application may control the functionality of the window as well as the format of data displayed via the window when another size threshold is detected.
As the window 302 is being resized, the functional state (F1) controls until another size threshold is reached, as illustrated with the corner of the window reaching a marker 306. When the threshold is reached such that the window's size matches or crosses the size corresponding to the window 304, the first size threshold triggers a change in the functional state of the window so that another functional state ("F2") is activated. The functionality F2 controls until another size threshold is reached, indicated with a marker 310 and a window 308. In other words, the functionality F2 controls as long as the window's size falls between the sizes corresponding to the windows 304 and 308. When resizing results in the window's size 308, another size threshold is reached and activates the functional state ("F3"). As mentioned earlier, additional functional states based on additional window size thresholds could be used as well, and the embodiment illustrated in
While there are many different environments in which the example embodiments can be applied, one example application will be described in relation to an electronic trading environment.
Electronic trading refers to a trading system that matches orders by an electronic platform. Current examples of electronic trading platforms include the Chicago Mercantile Exchange ("CME") Globex� trading system, the Chicago Board of Trade ("CBOT"), and Eurex, just to name a few. A trading system that matches orders electronically is also often referred to as an "electronic exchange." Exchanges like the CME and CBOT currently offer trading via open outcry in addition to electronic trading.
Electronic trading is generally based on a host exchange, one or more computer networks and client devices. In general, the host exchange includes one or more centralized computers to form the electronic heart. The exchange allows a trader to participate in trading at least one tradeable object, and conducts matching of bids and offers that are placed by the subscribing traders for that tradeable object. Typically, subscribing traders connect to an exchange by way of a communication link or through an application programming interface to establish real-time electronic messaging between the exchange and their terminals.
As used herein, the term "tradeable object" refers to anything that can be traded with a quantity and/or price. It includes, but is not limited to, all types of traded events, goods and/or financial products, which can include, for example, stocks, options, bonds, futures, currency, and warrants, as well as funds, derivatives and collections of the foregoing, and all types of commodities, such as grains, energy, and metals. The tradeable object may be "real," such as products that are listed by an exchange for trading, or "synthetic," such as a combination of real products that is created by the user. A tradeable object could actually be a combination of other tradeable objects, such as a class of tradeable objects.
An electronic exchange can list any number of tradeable objects for trading. Often times, traders will simultaneously trade more than one tradeable object, and they may simultaneously trade tradeable objects that are listed at more than one exchange. Ordinarily, each tradeable object has its own separate stream of market information that commonly includes the inside market and market depth. The inside market is the lowest sell price in the market and the highest buy price in the market at a particular point in time. Market depth refers to quantities available at the inside market and may also refer to quantities available at other prices away from the inside market.
Traders link to an electronic exchange through a computer network. Then, using a front-end trading system, traders can participate in the electronic markets offered by these electronic exchanges. Electronic exchanges or independent companies like Trading Technologies� develop, deploy, and support front-end electronic trading systems that allow traders to access various electronic exchanges. Some of Trading Technologies� products include XTRADER�, X_STUDY™, X_RISK�, and X_TRADER� API.
Traders interact with electronic exchanges using trading screens. Trading screens allow traders to view market information as well as any news or any other interfaces provided by many different applications, such as charting applications, that traders can use to make their trading actions. Upon viewing the provided information, traders may use trading interfaces to take certain actions including the actions of sending buy or sell orders to one or more electronic exchanges, adjusting existing orders, deleting orders, or otherwise managing orders. Traders often use software tools on their client devices to automate those and additional actions.
In many instances, spotting an opportunity in the market and capitalizing on the opportunity before the market moves or before a competing trader does can separate the traders who are successful from the ones who are not. Trading schemes often require monitoring of market information related to multiple tradeable objects, as well as monitoring of news and charts via separate interfaces. An important component in capitalizing on opportunities involves quickly assimilating information and then acting on that information to get the order to the exchange for matching before other traders do. In many instances, the size of a trading screen limits the number of windows or the amount of information that can be simultaneously displayed to a trader. As the number of tradeable objects being traded by a trader increases, the ability of the trader to quickly access and view desired information will be therefore further reduced. Additionally, navigation between windows and opening additional windows that provide different functional views of the same or different data takes time and cuts into time that a trader could spend analyzing desired data or submitting orders.
Thus, having a window that responds to resizing events with a multiplicity of functional states would be beneficial to many traders in an electronic trading environment. According to one example embodiment, when a trader resizes a window, the trader can access different functional ways of interacting with market data related to one or more tradeable objects. For example, as will be described in greater detail below, as a trader makes a window smaller, the trader may swap out one functionality for different functionality, and vice versa. Thus, the example embodiments not only assist a trader in window management but also increase efficiency of the screen real-estate.
According to one example embodiment, a user may first activate a quote board type display that may be set to correspond to the first functional view of a tradeable object. The quote board cell displays market data corresponding to a tradeable object 'ES ESH7.' The quote board 400 displays a plurality of fields corresponding to the tradeable object. The fields include an opening price for a day field 'O,' a high price for a day field 'H,' a low price for a day 'L,' a last traded price 'L,' a net change on the day 'Δ,' a net position for a tradeable object '$,' and a profit/loss level ("P/L") for a tradeable object calculated based on the last traded price 'P' or an ask/bid price 'AP' and 'BP.' It should be understood that the data displayed via the quote board cell is dynamically updated based on market updates provided by an electronic exchange so that a trader may use the quote board cell 400 to get a up to date overview of the market for a given tradeable object. It should be understood that different or additional data could be displayed in relation to the quote board cell 400 as well. For example, the quote board cell 400 could display the most recent ask/bid quantity, current volume, as well as other data types selected based on the trader's preferences.
When the window 400 is resized such that it crosses another size threshold, the functionality of the window changes as shown at 402. The window 402 illustrates a market display that can be used by a trader to not only view some market data parameters corresponding to the tradeable object, but also to enter orders to buy or sell the tradeable object at an electronic exchange. The market display is composed of two panes: an order entry pane 404 and a market grid pane 406.
The order entry pane 404 has a number of preset fields and buttons that allow a trader to enter orders to buy or sell the tradeable object. The order entry pane 404 includes quantity buttons ('1,' '5,' '10,' etc.), located in the upper left-hand corner, that allow a trader to increase and decrease an order quantity by a default value when a user right or left clicks in a quantity field, here displaying a quantity of '5,' illustrated to the right of the quantity buttons. A price field, with a price set to '144350' is displayed to the right of the quantity field. Then, 'Buy' and 'Sell' buttons are used to define if an order is a 'buy' or a 'sell' and to send the order to the electronic exchange. Additionally, the order entry pane 404 includes a number of fields that enable a trader to select an order type for an order to be submitted to an electronic exchange. The illustrated order types include Good 'Til Day ("GTD') and Limit ('Limit') order types. The 'None' tab provides a list of additional order types, and the 'Default' tab enables a trader to select an account that a user wishes to use for trading. It should be understood that, while not illustrated, additional order entry tabs could be displayed as well depending on the user's preferences or the configuration of the order entry pane 404.
The market grid pane 406 displays real time market data related to the tradeable object 'ES ESH7.' While the example illustrated in
When a user increases the size of the market display window 402 such that the window 402 reaches the next size threshold, the functional state of the window once again changes. According to one example embodiment, the third functional state allows a trader to interact with the market data using another interface.
The interface also includes an ask quantity column 412 and a bid quantity column 414 that display ask and bid quantities, respectively. The bid and ask quantities are displayed in locations corresponding to their respective values, e.g., price levels along the axis 410. By looking at the trading interface 408, the trader can quickly locate the inside market, which refers to the highest bid price and the lowest ask price currently available in the market. Further, using the interface 408, a user can view how much quantity is available at various price levels away from the inside market, thus giving a trader a more detailed view of market conditions corresponding to the tradeable object. The interface 408 also shows additional parameters such as working order indicators, total traded quantity, a last traded quantity indicator, and many others. Also, the interface 408 allows a trader to enter orders at desired price levels by selecting locations corresponding to desired price levels to send orders having a preset default quantity to an electronic exchange. Various additional aspects of the interface 408 shown in
When a user increases the size of the interface window 408 such that the window 408 reaches the next size threshold, the functional state of the window once again changes to provide yet another way to view and interact with the market data corresponding to the tradeable object.
According to another example embodiment, the window sizing thresholds and different functional states corresponding to resized windows may be applied in a network administration environment. As known, network administrators deploy, configure, provide maintenance, and monitor active network gear, such as switches, routers, firewalls, servers, gateways, etc. System administrators also ensure that the prescribed service-quality objectives are met and therefore it is critically important to them to know of any problems occurring in their networks as soon as the problems arise. Some networks, such as trading environment networks, may span across the world, with gateways, servers, routers, and switches being located in many different locations, such as cities or even counties. In such environments, while a system administrator may wish to view the overall status of the networks, it would be beneficial to provide an interface that allows the administrator to quickly get to the source of any existing problem without the need to open many separate interfaces.
To illustrate an example embodiment for monitoring network activity, it is assumed that the indicator 502 is red, thus, indicating an alert network status. As previously described in greater detail, a user may resize the window 500 to activate the next functional state, as shown in
While a few example embodiments have been described above, it should be understood that changing the window's functionality based on size thresholds could be used in many different environments. For example, the example embodiments could be applied in relation to business environments, such as systems that measure progress and status of an organization. According to one example embodiment, the first window can display one or more visual indicators associated with an overall key performance indicator ("KPI") or a key success indicators ("KSI") for a business organization. As commonly known, KPIs or KSIs are quantifiable measurements that reflect the critical success factors of an organization. It should be understood that the definition of KPIs may vary depending on the type of the organization. For example, the overall KPI may be based on data from many different sources, such as profit measurements, sales, customer service, etc.
Similarly to the embodiments illustrated in
According to one embodiment, the example system takes the form of a computer program product that is stored on a computer readable storage medium and is executed by a suitable instruction execution system in the computer-based device. The term computer readable medium, as used herein, refers to any medium that participates in providing instructions to processor for execution. Such a medium may take many forms, including but not limited to, non-volatile media, volatile media, and transmission media. Nonvolatile media includes, for example, optical or magnetic disks, such as storage device. Volatile media includes dynamic memory, such as main memory or RAM (random access memory). Common forms of computer-readable media include, for example, a floppy disk, a flexible disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, or any other magnetic medium, a CD-ROM, any other optical medium, punch cards, paper tape, any other physical medium with patterns of holes, a RAM, a PROM, and EPROM, a FLASH-EPROM, and any other memory chip or cartridge, or any other medium from which a computer can read.
According to an alternative embodiment, a hardware embodiment might take a variety of different forms. A hardware embodiment may be implemented as an integrated circuit with custom gate arrays or an application specific integrated circuit ("ASIC"). A hardware embodiment may also be implemented with discrete hardware components and circuitry. In particular, it is understood that the logic structures and method step described in the flow diagrams may be implemented in dedicated hardware such as an ASIC, or as program instructions carried out by a microprocessor or other computing device. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that the methods described above may be embodied in a computer program product that includes one or more computer readable media. For example, a computer readable medium can include a readable memory device, such as a hard drive device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a computer diskette, having computer readable program code segments stored thereon. The computer readable medium can also include a communications or transmission medium, such as, a bus or a communication link, either optical, wired or wireless having program code segments carried thereon as digital or analog data signals.
The claims should not be read as limited to the described order or elements unless stated to that effect. Therefore, all embodiments that come within the scope and spirit of the following claims and equivalents thereto are claimed as the invention.
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Owner name: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC., ILLINOIS
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Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by jmorgan71587, Jun 28, 2011.
We do make the G5 for your mower. Part number is 596-900.
M ZT-52 G6 or G5 Sir. Any advice on which one to use?..
Thanks in advance.
28hp 19,000 bts
With that deck and HP combination you should have no problems with the G6®.
What about the Chimcom mowers? more specific the 28" Worldlawn
We do not build blades specifically for the World Lawn mowers. You would need to try to match that by dimensions. At this link you can find all the blades we make that are close to your blade by inputting the length and center hole http://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/lookups/selguide_bladelookup.aspx
You are the best sir thank you.
I have been to your website and can not find a part number for the G6.
Only 59-085 [G5]. What would be the part # for G6?
Thanks again sir.
Sorry, I should have looked a little deeper before I answered. Even though you have the HP the concern is the spindle on your mower. We do only offer the G5 for that one. Again because of the type spindle you have there are no plans to add the G6. The only difference in the two is the thickness of the steel, performance will be equal. The thicker steel gives you a little longer life.
Wow, thanks for the quick reply. I'm off to checkout my spindles.
They are cast iron. Maybe the spindle has to be a certain diameter.
I ordered the right ones.
Our engineers base the decision on many characteristics of the spindles. It isn't that you don't have good spindles but they didn't meet the criteria we require to offer a G6 blade.
Thanks man.

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I've been using MAC foundations for over 5 years (Studio Fix, Pro Longwear and Matchmaster), so a few months ago I decided it was time for a change. It's difficult to find a foundation that doesn't break me out. I'm scared of drug store foundations because I almost always break out. I won't ever use Lancome Tient Idole and Urban Decay's BB Cream again because they broke me out as well. I pretty much had no luck with low end or high end products and seemed to fair well right in between with MAC.
A couple of months ago, I made the plunge into Chanel's cosmetic line. I had the sales associate color match me and she came up with 140 Muscade compact and 24 Biege Ambre for the liquid foundation. Okay... both are way too dark for me. I'm currently NC25-30 and the Chanel products come off as NC30-35. As a result, I've stopped using them. However, I still really like my new purchases. My opinion really has nothing to do with brand. Let me explain....
The compact has very beautiful packaging-- enclosed inside a velvet sleeve. The compact casing is also very thick and durable. It's not like my MAC Sheer Pressed powder compact. It's cover always breaks off. Both the MAC and Chanel have a very thin, ridiculous cotton pad inside. I highly doubt both brands expect their customers to actually use them. The only possible issue with the compact is that it doesn't open past 90 degrees.
Anyways, the pressed powder is very different when compared to my MAC. It doesn't really get "powdery" at all. It's very fine and very nicely pressed that a lot of product doesn't come off after a little swipe. You have to swirl your brush a little bit-- but that just goes to show that you don't need to apply a lot of this at all. The finish is light, transparent and very natural.
The liquid foundation has a nice consistency. It's definitely a liquid, but not too watery. The pump is great. You have complete control over how much product comes out of the bottle.
Here's why I love the foundation so much. When you apply it with a flat foundation brush... it really feels like you have nothing on your face, as if you're brushing your face with a brush for fun LOL if that makes sense. The product is so light and airy... it's just amazing. I can't explain it. I do know that the color does dry a little darker than the way it looks in the bottle, but man, the finish, the consistency, the feel, everything-- it's amazing.
To the left is MAC Pro Longwear NC25 and to the right is Chanel Perfection Lumiere 24 Biege Ambre. The Chanel is definitely a shade daker, and when it dries it gets another shade darker resulting in a NC30-35 color rather than something like NC25-30.
I really enjoy these products, but there is a downfall. The foundation breaks me out! I don't what it is or which ingredient isn't fit for my skin.
It is yet another sad revelation. I have since sold the foundation because of that and am continuing my search for a new holy grail.


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Player ratings as Spurs close Premier League gap to four ahead of Bournemouth-Chelsea
Son Heung-min scored twice as Tottenham kept their Premier League title ambitions alive with a routine win over a poor Watford side at White Hart Lane.
With Mauricio Pochettino's men looking to reel in leaders Chelsea, top goalscorer Harry Kane was back on the bench less than a month after suffering an ankle injury.
But once again Spurs proved they do not need to rely on Kane's goals as Son struck either side of half-time to wrap up a convincing 4-0 win after quality finishes from Dele Alli and Eric Dier had set them on their way.
Christian Eriksen. The talented midfielder was used in a deeper, more central role. He impressed by dictating much of their high tempo and continually spreading possession, contributing in the build-up to goals and in maintaining a high work-rate. It is partly because of his contributions that Harry Kane has not been especially missed.
Pochettino's afternoon was extremely positive. He rotated his team, a move often considered a risk, and still oversaw a convincing victory that maintains their momentum.
Entertainingly, he berated fourth official Lee Mason after Mousa Dembele was brought down by Abdoulaye Doucoure just moments before Alli's opening goal, at which point he turned to Mason again and hugged him.
Often next to him on the touchline was Watford manager Walter Mazzarri, whose body language was surprisingly negative from kick-off. The Italian cuts an unhappy, under-pressure figure and he again looked incapable of inspiring improvement.
Vincent Janssen has long been a figure of fun at White Hart Lane, having consistently disappointed and looked so unconvincing in front of goal. The opportunity of a rare start against an injury-hit team, at a point when first-choice striker Kane is returning to fitness and in a match Spurs dominated, was one he could not waste.
Sadly, the £17million man's comical first-half, close-range miss - one that came through a lack of confidence when a driven finisher would have converted with ease - may be remembered more than any other contribution during his time at Spurs. It captured his season in a single moment.
PLAYER RATINGS (out of 10):
Hugo Lloris: 7
Toby Alderweireld: 7
Eric Dier: 8
Jan Vertonghen: 8
Kieran Trippier: 8
Ben Davies: 7
Dele Alli: 8
Mousa Dembele: 7
Christian Eriksen: 8
Vincent Janssen: 6
Heung-Min Son: 8
Harry Kane (for Janssen, 61mins): 7
Moussa Sissoko (for Dembele, 75mins): 5
Joshua Onomah (for Son, 88mins): 5
Heurelho Gomes: 5
Daryl Janmaat: 6
Adrian Mariappa: 5
Craig Cathcart: 5
Jose Holebas: 5
M'Baye Niang: 7
Tom Cleverley: 7
Abdoulaye Doucore: 5
Nordin Amrabat: 5
Stefano Okaka: 5
Isaac Success: 6
Juan Zuniga (for Doucoure, 59mins): 5
Troy Deeney (for Amrabat, 70mins): 5
Christian Kabasele (for Okaka, 84mins): 5
Tottenham v Bournemouth, Premier League, April 15
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An Open Letter to the Austin College Community Concerning the 2016 Presidential Election: The Case for Donald Trump
November 8, 2016
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Hello all,
This election cycle has certainly been an exercise in absurdity. I thank the gods everyday for the current year, that it has unveiled the truth behind the seeming orderliness of the Universe. The fabric of reality is one of chaos- it is a riot of colors and a maelstrom of cacophonies. Occasionally, blockages can arise within the flow of this change and the backed-up "water" can become stale and start poisoning everything around it. It is then that the Universe conspires to remove this blockage, resulting in the washing away everything of the old. This is not necessarily a happy phenomenon. It can be quite painful. But decadence is a grave threat to any society. It is into such an atmosphere that Donald J. Trump has descended into, like a bolt of lighting, tearing through the decaying shell of the ancien régime, or like a fire that blazes through a forest, consuming what is old, creating space for what is new, and vital to grow in its stead. We have heard a lot about the catastrophes that might descend upon us if Donald Trump is elected- fire and brimstone, and nuclear radiation- but with less than 24 hours left until Election Day, I think this is a piece long overdue.
I have noticed a relative lack of understanding of the political discourse at Austin College. I understand we are a small school and cannot rival state schools in number of students. They simply have a larger pool of people to draw on. But I believe what we lack in sheer numbers we can at least attempt to make up for in passion. As a member of the student press and in the interests of fairness and to challenge the status quo of the political discourse both on campus and in the rest of this country, I write this letter to the student body. I believe as students who receive a well-rounded, Liberal Arts education from an institution as prestigious as Austin College, we have a duty to ourselves, our classmates, and the wider community to debate and discuss such topics. In this piece, I will attempt to address as many groups as I can and make the case for Donald J. Trump and why you should vote for him as President of the United States.
If you belong to the paleoconservative right, far right, New Right, Alt-Right, or adhere to any other rightist political ideology distinct from standard GOP Republicanism, I doubt I will need to convince you much, since you probably already know what is at stake here and why Trump is the better option. The fact that he has single-handedly shifted the Overton Window of discussion back to the right in a country that has been drifting steadily leftwards is no small feat and we should not forget that fact. Add to that the fact the Immigrant Crisis in Europe has already started to rear its ugly head in the form of terrorist attacks in countries all across Western Europe, which have allowed an immense number of ostensible refugees, immigrants, and asylum-seekers to stream into their lands (Belgium: 2016 Brussels bombings & Charleroi attack; Denmark: 2015 Copenhagen shootings; France: 2014 Tours police station stabbing, 2015 Charlie Hebdo, Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, Thalys train, November 2015 attacks, 2016 Magnaville stabbing, church attack; Germany: 2016 Cologne New Years Eve sex assaults, Würzburg train attack, Ansbach music festival bombing).
So, I will now address the Republicans and other center-right or conservative students we have here on our campus. If you fall into any of these categories, please listen up. I can imagine for many of you, being polite and respectful is a very important trait- especially if you were raised down South. Probably the last kind of person you might want as president of our country is a rude, crude, blustering Yankee. And you know what? That is a valid feeling. But I can tell you now, at a time like the one we live in now, that is, perhaps, the last thing we should be worried about.
Yes, principles are important, and yes, so is character, but just as important, if not perhaps more so within the realm of politics, is practicality. Nobody else on the Republican ticket was capable of standing up to Trump. It was he, who out of a field of 17 other candidates, ultimately emerged victorious. Add to this the fact that he did so while spending far less on actual, traditional advertising than any of his rivals goes to show what a skilled and efficient individual he is. You have to come to terms with that fact. He is the strongest out of all the candidates in the current election capable of defeating Hillary Clinton at this point.
But Trump cannot do it without you. He needs your vote. You make up a significant portion of this country. Don't become disheartened by what the of the conspiracies you have heard. And as for his crudeness, I think there is sufficient reason to believe it has been an act, put on for the purpose of distinguishing himself from his rivals and getting free coverage from the media that does not miss an opportunity to cover him. Think about it. Look back to the most recent debate and compare that to the second- how much calmer and more composed did he look? Almost as if he knew this was the time to pull back the aggressiveness from the previous debate, to demonstrate to the public he was, in fact, capable of exercising control over himself. Look back to his interviews in the eighties, in particular the one with Oprah, where he handles himself quite calmly, talking about some of the problems plaguing the country back then, particularly in the realm of economics and foreign trade treaties- some of which continue to this day. Actually, go look it up on YouTube and watch it if you haven't already. I think nearly 30 years of ideological consistency on some important issues is pretty good.
If you consider yourself a nationalist or patriot of any sort, you can't deny the fact that the outsourcing of American jobs- especially in the primary and manufacturing sectors- either to illegal immigrants or by moving factories to countries making it cheaper to produce goods and with few regulations or ethical considerations harms American workers and citizens- and damages our country's national conscience. His proposed policies are economically nationalist. Driving down health insurance rates by introducing inter-state competition, as he's mentioned in debates, convincing American companies to return to our shores, threatening to apply protectionist tariffs (finding similar precedence in some of the acts signed into law by American Founders, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson) to Chinese and Mexican goods if our trade deals with them aren't reformed, a reduction on income taxes across the board with lowest income Americans having a 0% rate and highest income bracket Americans paying 33%, Tax deductions for childcare, a mandatory paid leave period for working mothers- something European Union Nations already have and all these are things which will affect and benefit most our fellow citizens who are in the low socioeconomic spectrum.
To the Libertarians, I can say to you is your ideology has a very important prerequisite of needing a high-trust society so the government can relax controls on most aspects of life in the belief the people can then govern themselves. But to get to that point from where we are now will be a difficult process, even if most of the people of this country might want it. To enact libertarian-ism now would lead only to chaos and anarchy in this country. If you believe this Union is important and should be preserved, vote for Donald Trump. Unless we reform the current political climate your libertarian dream will never succeed. For it to work, you must remove that which is ultimately antithetical to your ideal society from positions of power and "drain the swamp", to use a phrase.
To Neoconservatives and Hillarycrats, the candidate I support stands in direct opposition and we will not agree with anything. To those of you who might have been Berniecrats, why are you voting the person who essentially won the nomination from your candidate instead of the one whose populist positions are closest to Sanders? Is it his personality? His rhetoric? Well the choice is yours, but do you want me to let you in on a little secret? If Trump had been knocked out in the early primaries, like many of us feared he would be, I was going to vote for Bernie Sanders. Why? Well, just skip down to the end of this letter and read what I have to say to the far-left about acceleration-ism. The same concept applies here.
If you are a pacifist, anti-war, or simply against getting into unrighteous conflicts, why then should you support Secretary Clinton? For one, with her at the helm as the Secretary of State, she and President Obama continued the policies of bombing, droning, toppling leaders, and destabilizing foreign countries– particularly in the Middle East causing hundreds of thousands of innocent people to suffer and die, And now, terrifyingly, the discourse taking place from her and our EU/NATO allies is one that might be provoking Russia into another war. Our military alliance has been creeping ever closer to the Russian border, encompassing the Baltic states and most recently Ukraine. You have to forgive the Russians for feeling spooked, considering how the American government would react if Russia were to start doing the same in Canada or Mexico. We have to realize the days of American neo-colonialism and economic imperialism are over. It is time for the United States of America to actually abide by the rules of peace and not of war. And behind the blustery rhetoric, I think Trump is actually a man of peace. I know, I know it sounds rather odd, but I think it might be true. Think about it. He actually wants to make peace with Russia. The same Russia we have been constantly poking and prodding for the last few years. Both Trump and Putin have expressed admiration for one another. Nearly all if not most of his rivals during the primaries have expressed anti-Russian sentiments, and their (along with Hillary's, for that matter) Russophobic rhetoric is extremely dangerous for the people of the country. The neoconservative Republican establishment and Hillary Clinton both talk like we never ended the Cold War. I firmly believe unless we accept the fact that we are once again at the crossroads of a multi- or at the very least bi-polar world, and treat Russia with the same respect that we would expect for ourselves (which we have not been getting, as of late), we run the risk of getting ourselves entangled in another world war. Right now, the DNC is the hawk party and the GOP, under Trump, is the dove one. If you don't want to see us waste incomprehensibly large sums of money, sacrifice (hundreds of) thousands of lives, and watch our brothers, mothers, fathers, sisters, sons, and daughters die in yet another foreign war- this time with a country that might be more than a match for us and in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, I urge you- no. I beg you: vote for Trump.
Finally, I will briefly address those of you at this college who consider themselves leftists or part of the far-left. I can imagine you don't like Trump. I'm not fond of this argument, personally, but I feel I have to use it here for you. Do you really want a hawk, conservative, neo-liberal president in power for the next four, possibly eight years? I don't think you do. You could vote for Jill Stein (Greens) or Mimi Soltysik (Socialist Party of the USA), and I would understand if you did, but consider this: if Trump is really as bad as some people claim he is, would that not create an environment wherein people might be more receptive to your ideas, having already discarded the Democrats and seeing what Trump has done? I ask you to join the rest of us in voting Donald J. Trump for President- not, perhaps, out of any real support for him but to accelerate the current political climate in this country. And maybe, just maybe, you'll see that things may turn out for the better.
In conclusion, if you've managed to stick through this monster of a letter, kudos to you. And thanks for at least taking the time to listen to what I had to say. I hope I've managed to convince at least some of you who were on the fence to vote for Donald Trump for President of the United States of America. I'd consider my work done if I swayed even a couple of you to vote for him. Whoever you choose though, make sure you get out and vote on November 8th and have a good Election Day!
Gratefully yours,
-Nikhil Jaisinghani
For a full overview of Donald Trump's positions, go to: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/policies/


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Chapt 11
"Politics, consensus and conflict management in the private sector"
This chapter is about Rubin's decision to come back to business after being chief at NEC and Secretary of the Treasure. These are the lesson he learned from his experience.
1) lesson # 1: the importance of public speaking: to leave an important place in the government is quite as difficult as to obtain it. People ask why are you leaving the place and it can communicate attritions in the government with consequences in the financial market. You have to communicate confidence and credibility. 2) Lesson #2: once you have been in the government, people continue to look at you as if your political view has yet the power to influence political decision, everything you say acquires a new "political dimension" though you are back to the private sector and have not political power. 3) Lesson #3 Everyone wants you as a consultant and to express your opinion, but it is more difficult to come back to the practical management of the business. Rubin now wants to avoid a well paid position because of his résumé, a well paid position that actually has no role in effective management. "Creating a role in central management was more than a challenge". P 304
He decided to reach Citigroup a huge public company with 180,000 employees, he is the third member of the office of the chairman, though not a CEO.
Moreover, after his experience in the Government, Rubin realizes that the traditional view according to which the public sector has more to learn from the private sector than the other way is not true, "the traffic seems to me to go in both directions". In particular he thinks that during his experience as high level civil servant he learned some things that could work well in the private sector, for example:
a) P 311 "the area where I was most keenly aware that the private sector could gain from the experience of government was in managing the decision making processes around complex issues with multiple internal stake holders." P 312, b) "Another area where corporations clearly have much to learn form Washington is in understanding political considerations, both in dealing directly with governments, domestic and foreign, and in handling business issues that are political by their nature." P 312-313 c) political experience can also be valuable in the private sector, when companies find themselves involved in issues with a significant political dimension.
Another aspect is that often the results of organizational changes in big firms like Ford, General Electrics etc… take time … Welch had had two decades to gain people confidence. "To remake a corporate culture successfully means not only being willing to incur some opposition but also winning the support of the preponderance of a corporation's people. You can't impose change by fiat. So, when Bill Ford became CEO at Ford, Rubin gave him some suggestions about his behaviour. "My advice to Bill was to focus very carefully on crafting his message and on a strategy For getting it across the media. He had to present a constructive view of the future under new leadership and not to focus unduly on problems or on past conflict that might make Ford look like troubled company. I told Bill about my having asked Tom Donilon to help me plan this kind of communications strategy when I had left treasury, and I suggested that he do something similar. It wasnt' Bill lacked sensitivity to these issues, just that people in corporate life don't tend to develop that kind of political awareness, despite its relevance to their jobs. As I turned out, Bill handled the transition well both in the media and in the company." P 319
There is so much politics in business !


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It is sad, but You are right about that, we cannot afford it...
It is sad, but You are right about that, we cannot afford it, and really i dont see how Haiti will ever get out of this mess, bagging other countries, specially the united states who are currently occupying our beloved country.
And, that really pissed me off, We keep celebrating our free independance, but we are still not free. God, please help us.
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|The Boondocks
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Pretty Boy Flizzy is the first episode of the fourth season of Adult Swim original series The Boondocks.
When popular R&B artist Pretty Boy Flizzy is convicted for armed robbery, he calls for Tom as his lawyer to defend him in the case; however, Tom is having problems of his own as he is hired.
The episode begins with two old white cops inside a knocked over convenience store, talking about R&B like in Law and Order. Next Riley is trying to get food, but Granddad doesn't really have any. Pretty Boy Flizzy got arrested for the armed robbery in the convenience store, Ruckus comes to the white man's rescue, trying to get Flizzy banned. Words do no justice in his tirade. They hear some yelling, and it turns out to be Sara and Tom arguing because Tom is a flat out pussy. Tom gets kicked out because of it, and he ends up sleeping on Granddad's stoop. Huey helps him by giving him a Pop Tart and toilet paper.
Tom is at the office, and he is talking to Flizzy about him knocking over the store. It just boils down to Flizzy being messed up on drugs. He takes the case, but feels like shit because of his home life. Speaking of which, Sara gets her panties wet because he mentions him. She urges him to take the case so she can "UUUUNNN" on him. He finally gets assertive, and leaves, screaming at Granddad that he's a cheap bastard.
Tom bitches out to Flizzy, but he is trying hard to keep him. Flizzy uses Tom's bitch-dom against him so Tom gets his wife back. This brings a shopping montage on with Flizzy, Tom, and Flizzy's entourage. The short version of the conversation is that Tom needs to be a bad ass. We continue on the worst woman advice tour ever, with Flizzy telling him to mix compliments with being a douche. The Freemans try to crash the party, just to tell Tom that Flizzy is trying to bang out his wife. They make it in, and Sara is already white girl trashed. She is making an ass out of the family to the point where Tom just ups and leaves. Flizzy shows up, because Tom has no one left to call. All the while, Tom is now trashed. Flizzy tells Tom that he is going to Man Camp.
At Flizzy's, Tom is hitting the ganja, and partying it up. The next day, he's at the store, for tylenol. Tom ends up with the security tape, and he sees that Flizzy staged the whole thing. Turns out most of the incidents were staged just to keep Flizzy relevant. Flizzy entices Tom to hit him to make Tom look better in front of his wife. Turns out, Tom growing balls gets Sara's panties even moister than talking about Flizzy. They get inside, Sara gets him all hot and bothered. Tom tries to carry her up, but his body gives out.
- Pretty Boy Flizzy is a parody of Chris Brown.
- The investigator says "what happend to Black R & B stars wearing high heel shoes and burning hookers with crack pipes". This a reference to flambuoyant singer Rick James, who in 1991 burned a hooker with a crack pipe and was charged with torture.
- Pretty Boy Flizzy once beat up his R & B girlfriend Christianna at the Grammys. This is a reference to Chris Brown when in 2009 beat up then girlfriend Rihanna after the Grammys
- You Make Me Wanna Ugh could be a cross between "You Make Me Wanna Leave The One I'm With" by Usher and Make Em Say Uhh by Master P.


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The yoga and strength training activities in the Wii Fit series provide the player with an on-screen personal trainer, who offers direction and evaluation. While standing or otherwise leaning on the Wii Balance Board, the player is instructed to perform the activity by precisely imitating the trainer's actions. In yoga, the player holds a particular pose or series of poses for a duration of time; while in strength training the player performs a set number of repetitions of the exercise selected. During these sessions, the player is shown a visual indication of his or her Center of Balance, represented as a red dot. The trainer advises the player to maintain the Center of Balance throughout the activity, requesting that it not move outside a particular threshold (usually indicated as a yellow circle). When the activity ends, the player is scored based on how well the player kept his or her balance during the session: points are deducted if the player's body haphazardly swayed or shook at any point.
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"So, here you are
too foreign for home
too foreign for here.
Never enough for both."
– Ijeoma Umebinyuo, Diaspora Blues
Diaspora Blues, a poem by Ijeoma Umebinyuo, was written in response to her feelings of displacement when returning to Nigeria after being away for many years. Such few words send a powerful message, speaking to the basest of human desires, the need to belong, the need to fit in, whether it is fitting in to a family, religion, community, or even a country.
Physically, home is and has always been the United States, where I was born and raised, but home isn't always a physical place. Home is many things to many people: a place to sleep, a place to forget work, a place of prayer, or just a sense of community and belonging. It can be where family lives, where childhood memories are, where someone had their first love, where they went to high school, and usually – it's a place where one is most comfortable. Even though it's been years since I lived in Georgia and don't really intend to move back there anytime soon, I always say I'm going "home" when I go to Georgia. That's where my family is, and that's where the people I love and cherish are. So, when I read this poem, I always think about "home" as my family and their values, and "here" as the culture I am surrounded by and have accepted as my own, some amalgam of Indian and American.
Too foreign for my parents, and too foreign for my friends…
Though I am so thankful to my parents for moving to the United States, to afford their children the opportunities, experiences, and comforts that they didn't have growing up, when I was younger, I often felt that it was difficult being a first generation child of immigrant parents. Though of Indian descent, I was born and raised in the United States, so I would go between identifying with my friends and peers who were also born and raised here and the culture that's been ingrained in me through my parents, family, and religious community. My parents are Muslims, born and raised in India. As such, often what is a cultural norm to me usually blows their mind. For example, my parents didn't initially buy into the concept of taking time off between college and graduate school. When I told them of my plans, they assumed I was disinterested in law school or lazy.
Why don't you go straight to law school?
Why do need this time off?
I'd try to explain that this is just an odd thing people here do. Or, my parents' views on dating (in complete contrast to mine): the first person you date, you make it work and marry them. (Thankfully, they don't say that to me anymore. Phew.) Similarly, what felt normal to them, I often didn't always feel comfortable with. Though I loved Indian food, I was always so embarrassed when my mom packed me an Indian lunch in grade school. I never wanted the other kids to make fun of me for my smelly food. When I put henna on my hands, I was always self-conscious of all the (what then seemed like) super-probing questions.
It was such times that I often felt that I was "never enough for both". I felt like a deformed puzzle piece, not really neatly fitting into any space. My parents were raised in a completely different culture, with their views often clashing with mine on major lifestyle choices, including marriage, parties, boys, traveling, school, and the list goes on. On the other hand, I still often felt different and "foreign" around my non-Indian or non-Muslim friends. I looked different, had different religious practices and different dietary restrictions, knew how to speak a different language, and I often felt uncomfortable explaining my conservative parents or why I wasn't allowed to do whatever it was that my friends were doing. Too foreign for my parents, and too foreign for my friends, peers, and significant others "here". I always went back and forth between trying to please my parents and trying to live up to their expectations, but also wanting to find my own happiness in ways they often didn't approve. Never Indian enough, never American enough, I guess.
As I've gotten older, I've realized that "here" and "home" don't need to be mutually exclusive. I don't think there was any monumental, life-changing event that made me feel "enough for both" or more comfortable with who I was (if only my life were a movie). I think self-acceptance comes with age and life experience (or so I tell myself). I've learned that my parents are happy when I'm happy. I've learned that I don't need to feel self-conscious about being different from my peers around me. I've learned that I don't need to be exactly like everyone else to belong. I've learned to appreciate and pull from both worlds that I've grown up in, and as cliché as it sounds, find the version of myself that embraces and loves being a part of both. I know I'm surrounded by those that love and care for me, wherever they're from. Such love, tolerance, and open-mindedness have only made me appreciate the worlds I've grown up in.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still sometimes conflicted, especially given the current political climate, and what feels like constantly growing racial and religious tensions, which make me question exactly how foreign I am for "here". Discussion of race and religion are pervasive, and hard to avoid, even during award shows or "The Bachelor" (which is otherwise completely removed from reality). Thankfully, though, such discussions create awareness of such issues and are a call for acceptance. While it's often disheartening to think that we still, in this day and age, need to have such discussions, it's still comforting to be surrounded by such love and support. It's what we need to all feel belonged.


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Just wanted to give another shout out for Endgame in Oakland. Just a couple of blocks from the BART station. Monday nights they have a number of campaigns going on at the same time. And a lot of people from San Jose, South San Francisco, and I'm from San Bruno that attend the Monday night events. I'm working on setting up a multi-part 'Rise of the Runelords' campaign, so I'm looking for players. If I can find a few more in Daly City area. I can look into finding some rental space to have the games at.
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6 Books To Shift Your Perspective In 2016
I read a lot of great books in 2015 in many different genres. I had made it a goal to continue to read more with my 30 By 30 list, such as reading Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. (Both of which I finally finished this year.) Of the books that I read this year, there were a few that stood out as completely helping to shift my perspective and changing my daily attitude. I'm continuously looking to improve myself. I'll forever be a work in progress, and these books made a huge impact on my way of thinking and thus my quality of life this past year.
Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff
As Maya Angelou once said, "I don't trust people who don't love themselves and tell me, 'I love you.'" This book will cause a massive shift in how you think about yourself, your actions, your failures and shortcomings.
If you're anything like I was and find yourself walking away from too many conversations feeling a pang of shame over something you said only to replay it over in your head for days, or you keep yourself up at night worrying about something you did or a decision you made, this book will help you find compassion for yourself when you don't meet your own expectations (or someone else's for that matter).
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
I highly recommend reading all books written by shame and vulnerability researcher Brené Brown. Filled with entertaining stories nearly everyone can relate to, each book builds upon the concepts presented in the last. The Gifts of Imperfection, one of her first publications, is a great place to begin learning about how to bring courage and vulnerability into your relationships to find deeper connection with those you love, work with, or even just cannot stand.
Let's Pretend This Never Happened and Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
Jenny Lawson (AKA The Bloggess) turns every funny anecdote into I-just-snorted-wine-through-my-nose-and-now-have-a-severe-sinus-infection-level of hilarity. Beneath that humor, however, lies too-true truths about mental illness such as anxiety and depression that typically make one suffering from them feel isolated. Lawson breaks down the walls and shines light on the fact that none of us are alone.
True Love by Thich Nhat Hanh
The title is deceiving. This book isn't about "twoo wuv" or "mawwage", but instead living and speaking and acting from love (as opposed to fear or hate or selfishness). The concepts extend into all relationships, especially love for ourselves. In addition to giving four keys to living with love, Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh insists that we cannot love without being fully present. He gives insight into how to begin a mindfulness practice and bring mindfulness into your relationships.
Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert
I've learned the lesson of "never say never" enough times to know that I shouldn't say I'll never get married again. Even still, I have quite the laundry list of events that must happen for me to even consider crossing any alter again. Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace With Marriage is Elizabeth Gilbert's follow-up memoir to the well-known Eat Pray Love, where she wrestles the concept of marriage as she travels across the world in exile with her Brazilian fiancé in wait for his visa. Delving into the history of marriage in both western and worldly cultures, Gilbert provides more information and insight than I had ever received before on the concept. If you are married, single, divorced, or otherwise curious about the concept of marriage among any gender or culture, this book will be undoubtedly enlightening at the least.
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2015 Luxury Gift Guide
Oh, holidays. Are you upon us again already? Yes, time sure does fly when you're having fun with the people you love. If you're struggling to think up a unique and thoughtful, yet totally usable gift for them this holiday season, here are some ideas to get you going.
Personalized Luggage Tags: Add a touch of personalization (and personality!) to your stockings this year. Whether looking for a gift for a frequent traveler or just looking for a fun find, these tags can be used for luggage as well as weekender and everyday bags.
Olympus Air A01: The GoPro has earned the reputation of the go-to adventure photography technology, but the Olympus Air brings a different set of cards to the table. This beautifully designed invention turns your cell phone into a mirrorless camera, making it the perfect gift for the on-the-go budding photographer.
Voltaic Solar Laptop Charger Bag: Heading into the wilderness for a day-hike and want to keep your tech charged? This bag will let you do just that.
Bose QuietComfort 25: The days of being bothered by the noise surrounding you on planes are long gone. The Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones are one of the top-rated noise-canceling options on the market. Opt for the noise-canceling earbuds for the light-packing traveler.
Scratch Map: This scratch-off map poster lets you customize the globe and display your travels for all to see. Perfect for the world traveler, it can be framed or mounted on cork board to add push pins of your favorite spots.
Didn't find quite the right travel gift? Here's some more inspiration.
Wine, Beer, & Whiskey
"Bottled Poetry" Playing Cards: Perfect for any wine-lover on your list, these playing cards make a great stocking-stuffer or teacher's gift. Great for entertainment at holiday gatherings this season, too!
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Riedel Wine Glasses: Know someone who has a taste for a specific kind of wine? Riedel has perfected the wine glass for many common varietals. Touted to make your favorite wine taste even better, these glasses are a great gift for any oenophile.
Globe Decanter: This beautiful decanter is a great gift for the global-minded spirit lover.
USA Beer Cap Map: This Etsy find is perfect for the craft beer connoisseur.
Online Yoga Class Subscription: Take yoga with you on the road, or into your own living room with an online subscription. With so many options available, there's certain to be one that is right for nearly anyone on your gift list.
Yoga Paws: As a frequent traveler, Yoga Paws come in handy as an on-the-go yoga mat alternative. Bonus benefit: they come in handy for hot yoga classes, too. Along with a regular mat and towel, they prevent any slipping and possible risk of injury.
Karma Made Me Do It Water Bottle: I might have gasped and nearly screamed "OMG I NEED THIS" as soon as I saw this quote. And, a water bottle that can bring that level of joy is great for your health (even if it isn't alwayswater you're carrying around in there). BPA Free.
Harry Potter Coloring Book: Coloring is one of the latest crazes in the Mindfulness movement. Bookstores are stocked with many different adult coloring book options, and this Harry Potter Coloring Book is perfect for the HP nerd in your life.
Calm.com App Pro Subscription via Apple Store/Google Play: Calm.com is another tool you can use on-the-go, from the comfort of your own home, and even from your desk. Give those you love a mental break with suggesting the Pro Subscription and a gift card.
And many more where those came from!
Audible Subscription: For the fervorous reader in your life, an Audible subscription will let them take their library with them wherever they go.
The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation: Thich Nhat Hanh has a gift for explaining mindfulness in a relatable way. This book (any many of his others) is a great resource for those looking to learn more about mindfulness and meditation.
Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine: Know someone looking to learn more about wine? Wine Folly is one of the best resources for learning all about wine, for beginners and experts alike.
Spades by J. Raymond: J. Raymond has a way of reminding you of the intensity of your inner strength, and just how valuable you truly are. This poetry collection is a perfect gift for the strong young woman in your life.
Rising Strong: Brené Brown is known for her research on vulnerability with a number of best sellers under her belt. Her newest release, Rising Strong, is another empowering read that will inspire individuals and families to connect with the people in their lives on a deeper level.
And too many others to list. Take a peek at my Nightstand for more ideas and friend me on Goodreads!
5 Book & Wine Pairings To Induce Wanderlust
If you have caught the travel bug, chances are you don't travel as much as you would like to (unless you are a perpetual nomad). In between trips, continue your journeys with these books. Pair with wines from the area for an especially transcending experience. Continue reading
25 Travel Quotes
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Lavell Crawford
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