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On the off chance Michael Uslan or the powers that be at Warner Brothers may be reading my blog, here is I would like to see when Warner Brothers reboots the Batman movie franchise in the next few years.
First, on the fast track to a 2015 release, I'd like to see "Batman Triumphant". It would be the third chapter of the unfinished Burton-Keaton trilogy, heavily inspired by and based upon Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns graphic novel. The story needs to be streamlined to fit in a single two-hour movie and to better follow the continuity of Batman and Batman Returns. Tim Burton would return as director, from a script by Sam Hamm (with perhaps some tweaking or revisions by Wesley Strick). Danny Elfman would return to compose the score.
Michael Keaton would return as The Batman,
Jack Nicholson as the Joker,
Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle,
and Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent.
The story should open on Alfred Pennyworth's funeral, with Bruce at the grave. It would be revealed Bruce quit being Batman some fifteen years earlier when Commissioner Gordon was shot and killed, with Batman blaming himself. The current Commissioner, Ellen Yindel, seems ineffective with the rising crime rate in Gotham. From there we stick close to the graphic novel, with rising crime by punk gang members and muggers during a heat wave, Bruce becoming increasingly uneasy, resulting in him reemerging as The Batman. As Batman battles the punk gang members and the "cured" Dent, Carrie should be brought in quicker, since Alfred and Gordon are gone, and Bruce needs someone to confide in (Selina's role most likely would also be made larger than it was in the graphic novel). As in the graphic novel, the Joker emerges from his catatonic state when news reports of Batman appear. Again, follow the graphic novel with the Joker's break for freedom and resulting crime wave, and Batman and Robin's attempt to stop him, as Yindel sends in forces to bring in Batman, while the media debates Batman's vigilantism. After the Joker's suicide, the cops' battle with Batman should be the film's finale (replacing the battle with Superman). Likewise, since Christopher Nolan co-opted the "Bruce fakes his death" ending for The Dark Knight Rises, this version needs to come up with a new ending. What, I don't know... if I did, I'd write the script myself and get signed to a WB deal.
A few years later, in 2019, the 80th anniversary of Batman, and the 30th anniversary of the first Tim Burton film, the full reboot I call "Legend of The Batman", or perhaps simply "The Batman" should be slated for release. This would be a completely new take, yet still embraces the best aspects of other versions, incorporating them into it. From the Nolan movies, the only aspect I would want to see retained is the well planned and choreographed action sequences. Nolan did raise the bar in that regard in The Dark Knight, and the film makers need to strive reach that quality.
From the Tim Burton movies, I'd like to see the aspect of The Batman being a character shrouded in mystery return. No need to over explain every detail. No need for Batman to give long monologues in a ridiculous frog voice or to have his own version of James Bond's Q. Michael Keaton's portrayal of The Batman should be the foundation on which the new actor cast should build his interpretation on. Also from the Burton movies, I'd like to see Gotham City be more unique, and less of a doppelganger for Chicago. I'm not saying Anton Furst's Gotham should be recreated as it would be for the Batman Triumphant concept, but Gotham should be its own unique hellish city, not just generic Chicago or New York location shooting. Stylistically dark.
I want to see a real Batmobile. No more Tumbler. It would be cool to see the classic 1950 Batmobile from the comics brought to life for the first time. It kind of looks like a bat-themed hearse, which would be a great visual.
On the other hand, there is the standard that the Batmobile needs to be the ultimate muscle car, following in the tire tracks of the 1966 and 1989 models. I'd be happy with either of those choices.
I want to see the Batcave. Nolan's films had so little Batcave, just the entrance with the waterfall. That's all we ever saw it seems. There's no need to go full blown into the comics with the giant penny and dinosaur, but it needs to be more defined and detailed than what we have seen in the recent movies.
I believe there are also some aspects of the Adam West TV series that can be utilized. Well, at least from the pilot episode, Hi Diddle Riddle/Smack In The Middle. The pilot episode had a sense of excitement, of fun, of daring adventure, and a photography style, that if divorced from camp and grafted onto a serious take of Batman, could really supercharge it.
That brings us to the plot. I'd like to see the movie set a few weeks after Dick Grayson becomes Robin. A pre-credits sequence could quickly recap Batman and Robins' origins. The actor to be cast as the Boy Wonder should actually be a 14 or 15 year old kid. He should use as a foundation for his interpretation of the character the Douglas Croft version from the 1943 serial: a quick witted, wise cracking daredevil who is competent and resourceful. I'd like to see the Riddler be the main villain, with The Penguin as a secondary villain, portrayed as Gotham's top mob boss, perhaps incorporating the idea of him owning a popular night club as a front. Not a sewer dwelling mutant, this Penguin should be an aristocrat of crookery who knows how to live the good life. This movie should highlight Batman as a detective, something that has been ignored or only slightly touched on in every movie to date. With the Riddler as villain, it is the perfect opportunity for a great mystery and detective work. The actor cast as Edward Nigma should echo Frank Gorshin's definitive performance, yet still bring some deadly menace to the role. I'd also like to see some classic style deathtraps for Batman and Robin to escape from, reviving their titles of world's greatest escape artists, another aspect neglected in the recent movies.
For Batman's costume, I'm guessing the standard rubber suit will be retained, but I do not want to see all the padding and over done plates from the Nolan movies. Go back to a simpler, less detailed design, like in Batman Returns or even the "panther suit" from Batman Forever, just minus the nipples. I'd also like to see the navy blue and gray color scheme return, along with mirrored lenses in the eye slits, thus removing the need for Batman to wear eye makeup. The chest logo should be black and large, without the yellow oval.
For Robin, stick close to the original design, albeit in rubber, and just extend the short sleeves and trunks to long sleeves and long pants. Alter the gloves to black for contrast and to match the mask, and change the green elf shoes to black boots.
My pick would be for definitive Batman writer Steve Englehart to co-write the script with my choice for director. To direct... okay, I know this will get a lot of jeers... Frank Miller. I know a lot of "fans" have turned on him in recent years, but the fact remains he is the author of two of the most popular Batman arcs of all time, he redefined Batman in a way that is still being felt to this day, and he is actually a good, visual director. The Spirit looked good, even if the script was crap. But we would have Englehart to make sure the script is good. Just imagine, a Batman movie done by two of the best Batman comic book creators, Miller and Englehart.
I do think it should be carved in stone that this franchise continue on and on, like the original James Bond franchise, before it rebooted with Casino Royal. The second film could move the Penguin into the spotlight as main villain. The third film could introduce the Joker. At some point, there needs to be a Joker-Penguin team up, something we've been cheated out of in Batman movies so far.


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Cold Weather Plan for England
With winter fast approaching, it is important that we as individuals, organisations and communities make plans to prepare for the cold weather.
Public Health England produces an annual plan to help us prepare. The plan is designed to provide advice on how to look after ourselves and others during the cold weather.
The latest guidance for 2019 can be viewed on the Public Health England website:

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Metric has been playing 3rd strike on GGPO and FightCade since the earliest days. He got into 3rd strike after seeing the Daigo vs Justin Wong video started playing on GGPO. He was a highly dedicated and over the years he leveled up his game enormously. While he has started playing at arcades long ago, he still continues to be a regular on FightCade today. However, he has become much less active now than his earlier GGPO days.
In the earlier GGPO days around 2008, Metric used to come across exo-tech, Bars and Hooks, and tenren12 very often on GGPO 3s room, almost on a daily basis. He often discussed with them various topics outside of the game as well as play 3s together. Later, Bars and Hooks faded out as he turned his focus from 3s to other matters such as bodybuilding and aesthetics.


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Debbie and Cameron arrive back from Jersey. Debbie is apprehensive of seeing Chas, but Cameron thinks they should face the music and drink in The Woolpack, where the body at the glamping site and Declan's big cover-up is the hot topic of conversation. Soon the police arrive having now identified the body, and they show Declan the photo - it's Alex. Cameron blanches as he overhears and is almost physically sick as he dashes out. Shaking with worry, Cameron is panicked now his victim has been discovered! Meanwhile, Declan and Megan watch the ruined glamping site as it is dug over for evidence. Aware that all his plans and festival dreams are being broken up in front of him, Declan is very worried indeed. At the end of his tether and desperate for help, Declan implores Jai to invest in his business. However, with so much bad blood between them, Jai refuses outright. Declan later primes Charity to speak to Jai once more. Elsewhere, Marlon and Laurel are worried about Paddy, who eventually tells them about Rhona's shocking behaviour. Marlon is worried about Leo being left with Rhona and heads over to see her. Rhona is frazzled and Marlon makes a decision over Leo. Vanessa is at a loss as she realises that Rhona is having second thoughts. Seeing nowhere else to go and to keep Vanessa on side, Rhona pleads with her, lying about her feelings for her. Vanessa is not sure Rhona is being honest. Also, Pollard and Val confront Amy, who is determined to show that Kyle means nothing. Finally, Nicola and Alicia worry for their jobs now the festival is off.
Regular cast
- Declan Macey - Jason Merrells
- Megan Macey - Gaynor Faye
- Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
- Laurel Thomas - Charlotte Bellamy
- Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
- Rhona Goskirk - Zoe Henry
- Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
- Jai Sharma - Christopher Bisson
- Ruby Haswell - Alicya Eyo
- Charity Sharma - Emma Atkins
- Alicia Metcalfe - Natalie Anderson
- Nicola King - Nicola Wheeler
- Vanessa Woodfield - Michelle Hardwick
- Cameron Murray - Dominic Power
- Debbie Dingle - Charley Webb
- Jack Sugden - Seth Ball (uncredited)
- Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
- Leo Goskirk - Harry Whittaker (uncredited)
- Val Pollard - Charlie Hardwick
- Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
- Amy Wyatt - Chelsea Halfpenny
- Victoria Sugden - Isabel Hodgins
- Chas Dingle - Lucy Pargeter
Guest cast
- Home Fields
- Tall Trees Cottage - Living room and kitchen
- Café Main Street - Café and exterior
- Home Farm - Kitchen and dining room
- Main Street
- Smithy Cottage - Living room, kitchen, stairway and exterior
- Sharma & Sharma - Factory floor and office
- Tug Ghyll - Living room/kitchen
- The Woolpack - Bar and car park
- The Grange - Front garden
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If we want to investigate the festival's history, we need to travel back into the past.
Into the year 1996, to be exact. That's when Private student film academy of Pisek was born. The creators behind it were Mr and Mrs Terč.
And the International student film festival in Pisek was created a year later from their initiative.
Through the years, the festival has gained popularity and now represents an important component in worldwide student cinematography. And because the students of the Pisek academy participate in it's yearly preparation from the very beginning, it fills them with many valuable practical experiences.
Let it be known to all film lovers, that the 15th International student film festival od Písek will take place on the 15th – 18th of October 2015!
We became only awakened by student films last year, let's fill our breakfast with them this year. Considering that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, we're expecting some very nutritious festival moments. After all, we could just eat film up in Pisek!
The name of the festival reaches far beyond the borders of Czech republic and it's yearly existence has become a tradition to the South Bohemian cultural entertainment.
Festival fills a simple mission: the propagation of both local and foreign student work. The festival won't only serve Czech cuisine, but also exotic tastes from all over the world. Young filmmakers therefore have a chance to compare their talents and see their international competition. The students of the Pisek schools also help to prepare the whole festival, so they gain experiences that might help them in their future professional careers.
The film festival isn't just about films, though. You have an unique chance to meet film professionals among the wide offering of workshops and discussions. To attend festive galas, where you may meet future film stars. Or spice up your nightlife with top notch music bands. It all depends solely on your taste.
We have managed to gain both topicaly and nationally diverse collection of student films under 30 minutes. The comission composed from both students and their teachers has chosen the most interesting ones not only for the competition, but also for the informative mini segments.
15th International student film festival in Pisek is accompanied by a captivating programme, that you don't have to be afraid to bite into with joy! Bon apettit.


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Introduction: How to Make the SkyStinger Paper Airplane
Fast, long range and simple, the SkyStinger is an easy to make "drone fighter" paper airplane. The SkyStinger was the basis for the comparable AeroStinger.
The SkyStinger originated as a testbed aircraft for a replica, testing the general configuration of the aircraft which was to be replicated. Although this configuration proved successful, I decided to reconfigure the aircraft's tail for greater commonality with other designs and develop the aircraft into a drone fighter in its own right. This aircraft became the AeroStinger. However, upon revisiting the original testbed aircraft, I decided it was also worthy of publication as a drone fighter. While the SkyStinger did not possess any commonality with other designs, I decided its own simplicity justified its publication. Having already proven itself, the aircraft was swiftly approved for publication.
TAA USAF Designaton: D396-2
Step 1: Materials
1 Piece of 8 by 10.5 inch graph paper
Step 2: Begin Construction
Fold your paper in half so that half a box is at the crease line. Make a mark, then measure 10 boxes back and make another mark. Replicate the marking pattern shown in the photograph. Once all is marked out, cut out the fuselage.
After the fuselage is made, take another sheet of paper that is folded in half along the lines of boxes. Mark out the wing as shown (a leading edge sweep of 1 box of chord eliminated for every 1 box of span and a straight trailing edge). Measure 3.5 boxes from the fold and make a mark, then draw a perpendicular line forward to the leading edge of the wing. This perpendicular line will become the wingtip and eventually part of the winglet. In addition, measure 2 boxes along the crease and 2 boxes upwards from one side and the 1 box forward. Then draw a diagonal line connecting this line the other edge of the line along the crease. This will make the horizontal stabilizers. Then cut it out.
Solid lines indicate places to cut. Dotted lines indicate fold lines.
Note: 1 box = 0.25 inches
Step 3: Making the Fuselage
Begin constructing your fuselage by folding the counterweights into the fuselage. Once they have been folded, unfold the fuselage and cut off the right vertical stabilizer. Once this is done, restore the fold. After doing this, fold the fuselage along the vertical dotted line two boxes aft of the counterweight folds. After making the cut and restoring the fuselage from its folded state, fold the vertical stabilizer forward along the dotted line that indicates the center of what will be the slot for the horizontal stabilizers, then cut. Tape where designated.
Step 4: Applying the Wings and Horizontal Stabilizers; Stapling
Cut out the wings and slide them through the forward slit in the fuselage. Fold them up on each side and apply tape where designated. Once you have done this, fold the winglets down as shown.
Slide the horizontal stabilizers through the slit in vertical stabilizer and apply tape to secure them on each side. After doing this, cut off the portion of fuselage beneath the diagonal line. Apply one staple in the area of the counterweight. This will complete your SkyStinger.
Step 5: Flight
Because of its conventional configuration and simplicity, the SkyStinger flies quite easily and predictably. Launches should be at moderate to high speed at (slightly) neutral or positive attitudes. Additional applicable surfaces include slats, flaps, flaperons, elevators, ailerons, spoilers, spoilerons, air brakes and a trimmable rudder. Enjoy!
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ah second question is about the stiffness and mass relation with size... like a optimum size for a certain of paper! i know i am tking this too seriously... but isnt these curious questions?
Although I did not do any alternative size testing for the SkyStinger itself, previous experiments with paper airplane designs has taught me that handling characteristics are often tied to certain scales and weights. With that in mind, I would recommend building SkyStingers to the 1 box = 0.25 inches scale noted on step 2, which the aircraft was designed for.
The weight of the graph paper is like that of notebook paper (which is lighter than printer paper). The tape used is scotch tape, which I have found as fairly lightweight.
it would be nice to see a video... any showcase of the range and speed...
Unfortunately I do not possess any videos. Based on my own testing and work with the aircraft, I would estimate its speed as being roughly 20-25 feet per second initially. Range on level ground is generally 20-45 feet, depending on launch attitude.


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What to Expect From Major Banks Reporting Thursday
Right now bank fundamentals are stuck in a tight spot, but this might not be for long after a few major banks report earnings on Thursday morning. With an updated view on the major banking industry, more concerns from earlier this year can be addressed.
Currently, there are concerns in the industry over a still-slow economy and policy uncertainty, which can weigh on loan growth, as well as higher rates affecting mortgage origination volumes. However, there is a positive side. Higher rates are helping net interest margins, credit quality remains excellent and capital return is expected to be higher again in this year's Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) stress test process.
As a result, one key analyst thinks that first-quarter results will not be mind-blowing, but instead believes estimates are still biased upward as more rate hikes get built in, deposit betas remain low and credit loss/provision levels prove lower-for-longer. After considering the current climate for banking stocks, Jefferies picked out a couple of its top ideas going forward.
Although Jefferies is positive on these stocks, what might happen is still up in the air until they report Thursday morning. 24/7 Wall St. has included the consensus estimates from Thomson Reuters, a recent trading history and a little color for each major bank.
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C): The consensus estimates call for $1.24 in earnings per share (EPS), as well as $17.83 in revenue. Shares were last seen at $58.60 on Wednesday. The consensus analyst price target is $64.74. The stock has a 52-week trading range of $38.31 to $62.53.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM): The analysts' consensus estimates are EPS of $1.52 and $24.88 billion in revenue. Shares were recently trading at $85.43, with a consensus price target is $91.22. The stock has a 52-week range of $57.05 to $93.98.
Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC): The consensus analyst estimates call for EPS of $0.97 and $22.3 billion in revenue. Wells Fargo was trading at $53.42. The consensus price target is $59.07. The 52-week trading range is $43.55 to $59.99.


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ISLAMABAD: (Christian Times) – Minister for Human Rights Mumtaz Ahmad Tarrar has on Thursday decided to send the Christian Marriage Bill to the Ministry of Law for examining. The bill has come just after the passing of Hindu and Sikh marriage acts in Sindh and Punjab assemblies respectively.
The Minister of State for Human Rights Barrister Usman Jamali was a part of the meeting that decided to send the Christian Marriage Bill 2017 to the Ministry of Law. He read the bill to the meeting and apprised the participants about the objections raised and amendments suggested by the Christian delegation.
All the members attending the meeting agreed that the amendments and upgrading of the Christian Divorce Act 1869 and Christian Marriage Act 1870 were the need of the hour.
The delegation that met the officials at Ministry of Human Rights included renowned pastors, lawyers and members of various academies and civil society. The delegation said that the act must be in accordance with the laws set out by the Bible.
The Christian delegation said that the Christian Marriage Act should be applicable on the provincial level. The federal and minister of state for human rights assured the delegation on the occasion that all the resolutions presented at the provincial level in this regard will also be taken into account so that the law would be applied on the entire country.


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KSV Esports has rebranded itself as Gen.G, a global esports company that has teams for multiple games. And Gen.G is adding anew Clash Royale mobile esports team today.
Gen.G is based in Los Angeles and Seoul, South Korea, and it is building an esports company that transcends borders. Global esports revenues will grow 38 percent to $906 million in 2018 and further grow to $1.65 billion by 2021, according to a new annual report on esports by market researcher Newzoo.
Kent Wakeford, cofounder of Gen.G., said in an interview with GamesBeat that the name and new logo reflect afocus on establishing a gold standard of excellence in global esports for a new generation.
With the change, the company is unveiling fresh logos, branded jerseys and more for current and future Gen.G teams competing in the world's most popular esports, including Overwatch (with the Seoul Dynasty team), League of Legends, and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG).
"Gen.G fully represents our vision to set the gold standard for the global esports industry," said Kevin Chou, CEO of Gen.G, in a statement. "We are bridging the gap between east and west, ushering in a new generation of esports entertainment for teams and spectators around the world through unrivaled fan engagement, premier athlete development, and strategic business partnerships."
As part of the rebrand announcement, Gen.G is also announcing first details for a new esports team in Shanghai playing in Supercell's China Clash Royale League.
"Gen.G's experience working in China and with mobile games give us invaluable insight to the mobile esports market as we welcome team G.O to our organization in Supercell's Clash Royale League," said Wakeford. "Our highly-experienced executive team has a proven track record of success, providing unparalleled insights into best practices for our franchises that allow us to provide world class amenities and support for fans, athletes and brands."
The Chinese Clash Royale team establishes Gen.G as one of the first organizations to operate in three of the largest esports markets (South Korea, United States, and China). Tapping into China's 183 million active mobile gamers affords Gen.G the opportunity to leverage past experience and success to connect esports fans and brands across borders.
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Switch describes the common patterns in successful habit changes through engaging stories, turning them into practical advice. The stories and advice are all based on three observations they made about habit changes, both personal changes and organization-wide changes:
- What looks like resistance is often a lack of clarity. So provide crystal-clear direction.
- What looks like laziness is often exhaustion. It's critical to engage people's emotional side to get cooperation.
- What looks like a people problem is often a situation problem. Use the environment to your advantage.
So I want to look at these elements and the practical steps given for each in the book, applying it to our home and homeschool settings. Oddly enough, homemaking and homeschooling was not ever an example in the book, but a household is a small organization, a group of persons working together toward an end.
Switching Key Habits in the Home & Homeschool Series
- Review of the book Switch
- Remove Lack of Clarity with Crystal-Clear Direction
- Overcome Exhaustion by Engaging the Emotions
- Find the Feeling
- Shrink the Change
- Cultivate a Growth Mindset and Build an Identity
- Change the Situation, Not the People
Cultivate an Identity
A common (and often needful) tactic we use in the home is administering consequences for choices that do not line up with our stated values and goals. Consequences can be anything from spankings to losing computer time to taking a nap instead of playing with friends.
However, if we are trying to change a fundamental habit in our home like putting things in the right place instead of putting them down on the nearest surface (which is often the floor), then simply dealing out consequences is not going to be the most effective tool. The infractions are often too numerous and difficult to follow up on. Yelling, "Hey! Who dropped their pencil on the floor and left it there?!" from the dining room is not only unpleasant for everybody, but also not very effective at getting an answer or inspiring change.
Sometimes complicated systems of fines and rewards or points and prizes can be made to work if you are consistent and dedicated enough to make it work. However, particularly if we are trying to change ourselves as well, when we are both worker and supervisor (supervisor of ourselves as well as our children), we have a hard time making artificial consequences motivate. Personally, I'd rather have the chocolate after a bad day than repeat to myself constantly that I only get it if I have a good day.
We need to touch a deeper chord than that of external motivations, and one we can touch on is identity.
In Switch, the authors tell us,
Because identities are central to the way people make decisions, any change effort that violates someone's identity is likely doomed to failure. (That's why it's so clumsy when people instinctively reach for "incentives" to change other people's behavior.) So the question is this: How can you make your change a matter of identity rather than a matter of consequence?
Cultivating an identity isn't actually complicated or terribly difficult. What it requires is being careful about your words (for your family) and your thoughts (for yourself). Indeed, every comment a mother makes about her child gives that child an identity, for good or ill. What identities do our comments cultivate? What names, roles, and motives do we attribute to them? How do we ask them to do something? What do we point out as being "so like you"? Also, pay attention to the identities they are giving to themselves and you are giving to yourself.
"I am bad at math," is an identity statement. Don't let them own that; replace it with "You've been working hard at this concept for a long time, so you're just tired right now. That's ok. You'll get it just like you got borrowing in subtraction. When your younger sibling gets to this book, you're going to smile and think, 'Oh, that is so easy!'"
"I am a terrible housekeeper," is an identity, and if you claim it, it is a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you believe you are a terrible housekeeper, you won't change. Try, "I don't keep the house well right now, but I want to become a better housekeeper." Then you have an identity of improvement where change is possible.
The "self-fulfilling prophecy" effect works because of a concept called "cognitive dissonance":
People don't like to act in one way and think in another. […] Similarly, as people begin to act differently, they'll start to think of themselves differently, and as their identity evolves, it will reinforce the new way of doing things.
I think I experienced this with the simple and humble habit of making (or not) my bed. I never did make my bed growing up – on principle. I did't care about beds being made or not made (identity). Making the bed is stupid, and I am not stupid and do not do stupid things – at least, not when I don't want to do them. So, in my efforts over the years to improve my housekeeping, making my bed seemed like one of the smallest and easiest of the "small wins" I could attempt. Yet – until this year – I never succeeded for more than a few weeks. Here's the weird thing: In a tidy bedroom, I felt like I didn't belong. I felt out of place and uncomfortable in a tidy bedroom, even if the tidiness was just a made bed. Significantly, since the beginning of this year, I have made my bed every day with only a handful of exceptions. It seems silly, but this is a breakthrough for me. I think the success comes down to identity: First, I have become a person who wants to have a tidy house (a good place to start). Second, I have become a person who follows through on that desire; I haven't fulfilled it, but I have grown and I have accepted my identity as "becoming." Third – and most important – I have gradually (over the course of five years of ups and downs) become more comfortable in a reasonably tidy, uncluttered home than not. The comfort – a sign of identity – began in the kitchen, sloshed into the other living areas, and now is internalized enough that I don't feel out of place if my private room is orderly. I am allowed. Even if I am not ready to say "I am an orderly person," I can at least say, "I am becoming orderly." And a made bed verifies that identity.
In the identity model of decision making, we essentially ask ourselves three questions when we have a decision to make: Who am I? What kind of situation is this? What would someone like me do in this situation?
As mothers in the home, we are the atmosphere, we are the culture shapers, we are the identity givers. If we leverage this natural role and use it intentionally, we can help ourselves and our children become more full and complete versions of themselves, giving up false and harmful identities and putting on good and true ones.


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On Thursday 3rd November, a few of the team headed down to Liverpool for a new store launch.
We've been working closely with the guys at SEVEN to launch their first UK store.
SEVEN is a celebration of everything that Liverpool was, is and will be. The store will be one of its kind in the UK and showcase a collection of the finest brands in footwear and apparel.
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You expect cleaners to tidy up your house.. not check out your underwear, or rifle through your handbag. Kathy says "I really really was upset, you know I just burst into tears."Here's one cleaner who's really been cleaning up. Despite the denials, Paul has been caught on camera, stealing money intended for charity.
"I'm a hobby bee keeper and when we sell the honey the money goes to the Heart Foundation and the jar never seemed to get any fuller and it seemed to be going down and in one instance it seemed to be going down and I thought there's something amiss here and I said to Kath someone's pinching money in the house." Sonny and Kathy's home is fitted with security cameras.. there are warnings that you're being watched and filmed when you enter the house. Even so, here's Paul the cleaner, busted with his hand in the money jar. More than half a kilo of stolen cash, and he doesn't stop there.. Paul ventures inside Kathy's wardrobe. Here's the cleaner, rifling through Kathy's underwear drawer.. we'll spare you the full extent of what happens next.
This is a cleaner in New Zealand going through a wallet and pocketing the cash. After going to the toilet, he uses a bath towel to clean the seat.. and the shower.. before putting the towel back on the rail.And it's not just cleaners.. this tiler seems to like the home owner's undies.
"Within the first 3 or 4 months I kind of thought it was strange that my coin jars were not increasing at all." Nigel also trusted Paul. "I decided to count the 50 cents and the 20 cents out of the jars on the morning before he turned up and lo and behold when I recounted the same day after he'd left they were short." So, Paul's victims decided to confront him inside the house, with the cameras rolling again, showing him how he'd been caught on tape. Faced with the evidence, the cleaner confesses.. about the money.. and the underwear.
TAFE cleaning lecturer Dave Wood says trust is a major issue for homewowners. If you're hiring a cleaner, he recomemnds going through an agency.. and asking lots of questions. "Can you give me any references, do you police clear your people, are they competent, have they been reliable and all the rest of it, because they are entering your world." More and more homeowners are relying on internal cameras to protect their property and their rights, with good reason.
"You're something like 8 times less likely to have a criminal act in your home if you have a security camera installed." Jeremy Stewart from Swann Communiations says cameras can now be hidden in, sunglasses, watches, even pens. "There's a lot more cameras out there than you think and a lot of them are more powerful and actually smaller than before so there's more chance you'll be caught and you won't realise it."
The people fleeced by Paul are warning all homeowners. "I think you've just got to be so careful because you do put your trust in people and you think they're going to do the right thing by you, but you just never know what people are capable of."
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text: For all you city-dwelling folk, you may not care about this one, after all your personal waste gets whisked away by the city or local municipality's sewer system. For those of us living a little more rural, we handle it a bit differently. Septic systems are a large tank to handle waste from an individual home, which has to be pumped out (depending on tank size, persons living in the property, and use) about every 2-5 years. It's super fun (insert sarcasm).. after living in our house 6 years we just had ours pumped for the second time. **helpful tip – keep those doors and windows closed or the stink could grace your house for a while.Effective January 1, 2015 the "On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Transfer of Title Inspections" took effect – New county regulations are requiring that their approved inspector check and certify every septic tank on which the property will be transferring title. What this means, is if your home closes any time after 1Jan2015, you must have an approved inspector check your system. This list of approved inspectors can be found at http://www.elpasocountyhealth.org/services/site-wastewater-treatment-systems. Most of your usual septic companies are on the list plus others. In November there were a few names on the list, but with this regulation ramping up, they were able to add a bunch of names to the list. I would speculate that a great majority of these will be fine, but there could be some damage to some systems. The program allows 90 days for repairs and re-inspection. I imagine if there is damage, it could delay some real estate closings. Because of this new requirment, loan underwriters will be aware and also require satisfactory inspection reports. So, if a system does not pass, I'm sure lenders won't fund until the system is in working order by inspector standards. If you are about to sell your house, with septic system, you might go ahead and get the process started. Or you can consider waiting until you receive a contract on your property. The "acceptance document" priovided by El Paso County is good for 6 months, with a potential extension (obviously not all homes sell in 6 months). As always let us know how we can help you find out if this or other county or state requirments apply to your home and property as you prepare to sell.


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You know how so many of us are so busy? Of course you do – if you don't hear it from the people around you else, you may well be saying it yourself. But – even though we might shake our heads and say we need to change, do we? No? I wonder why?
No judgment here – I'm a self confessed rusher too. It so often feels like there is so much to do – so much to understand – so much to be involved in – so much to care about. Plus – others seem to manage, more effectively than I do, so if I just try harder, maybe I can catch up. But I'm realising that's not possible.
The opportunities and issues to care about are infinite, really. There are too many things to focus on in one lifetime. I'm well aware that it's pointless judging what other people seem to be able to manage, based on outer appearances, and putting pressure on myself to try and do what I think they manage. Because – who knows what is going on in other people's lives, really, and more importantly, life is not a competition. But it is hard to resist the temptation to benchmark against others (we are trained through life, since schooling, to do so). And outside our own lives, there are so many big issues going on – bigger than we can change on our own, by pure busyness. We need to narrow in our focus.
Most of us know this. But still, many of us try to keep up, whether from habit, from pride or a need for validation, or because, subconsciously we worry that if we stop the every quickening merry-go-round, we'll be flung out and who knows what will happen?
That's not to say many of us don't TRY to slow down – or take actions that feel like we are. There are lots of mechanisms to help us. Programs and books and podcasts and activities to help us simplify. To work out our priorities, and ensure they align with our values. We complete worksheets and projects and challenges, designed to overcome the busyness. I've tried a number – but as I haven't let go of anything in the process, I've ended up being busier still, while trying to let go.
So when I heard, in a podcast I was listening to (note – I was using my travel time wisely to also learn. I wouldn't want to waste that time!), this comment stood out to me. :
'Part of the challenge of being alive in the 21 century with all this distraction is being intentional about what we are paying attention to, and what we are orienting towards. It's not that we should ignore (what else is happening) but we don't have to orient towards it'. *
This comment was made in the context of how we can make effective positive changes in the world, given the amount of negativity that exists but it also applies to the basics of life. After all, how can we have any influence if all we are doing is mindlessly rushing?
I've started to become more intentional. And by starting, I mean I am actually making more of an effort to notice. Which I think is the first step. And what I've been noticing is:
- How easy it is to slip into busyness. Sometimes it's time wasting – social media being an obvious culprit for someone who is easily drawn to the next related item (tip – there is no end!) – sometime's its a feeling of trying to be perfect (again, not possible), or to be there for everyone (unfortunately, not possible, and often, not desirable).
- Even the first step of seeing and noticing everything isn't possible – we are selectively glancing, at best, because if we noticed everything, we'd become completely overwhelmed (have a read of The Curious Incidence of the Dog in the Nighttime for an explanation).
- I miss a lot of things I think are important – or am irritated as I do them – because I am trying to keep up with what I think is less important but am fearful of the consequences of letting go. And how mixed up is that?
Being intentional is hard. Not just because it takes effort. But because it involves letting go. It involves the risk of hurting the feelings of others, because it's just not possible to be there for every single person, to pay attention to every detail. It runs the risk of letting go of something that was more meaningful for me than the others involved, and owning up to the fact I was invested in something that was fairly superficial (sometimes it's easier to ignore this). It runs the risk of not focusing on something that may turn out to be worthwhile. And, it's likely to require us to do more than complete a course – we have to be open to more fundamental changes, and these might be uncomfortable or painful. These risks all feel scary to me, and I feel like sheltering away and hope that maybe the decisions will not need to be made. But I know this isn't the case.
In the end, without being intentional, there is just too much, it's overwhelming, and it's not possible to differentiate what actually is valuable. Life becomes something to be survived, and not appreciated, something to get through without actually slowing enough to connect and to love. You can get towards the end and realise it's been for little gain. And we have And that's not really the life outcome I'm aiming for.
Maybe I'm being introspective at the moment in part because my grandmother is becoming more and more frail, and time with her is really important. And I see the impact she's had, in a life that she describes as 'not very interesting, really'. But that's not the case. She just knew her priorities – they were towards others, her health and her emotional and spiritual wellbeing. She is a great role model of intentionality.
So I will keep on this seemingly slow journey, played out to some degree on this blog (sorry that it feels like going over the same ground – maybe that's just me?), potentially circling a bit, but hopefully keeping moving towards a more intentional, attentive life.
How about you? Where do you focus your attention? And how do you manage (if you do) to be intentional about this?
* From a Dumbo Feather interview of Krista Tippett, the editor and creator of On Being.


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I belong to a group called the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians, and they have a publication called Beyond the Hill. Their current issue carries an interview with me by Wade Morris about my recent book Speeches That Changed Canada. He asks not only about the book and the political speeches contained within it, but... Continue Reading →
Speeches That Changed Canada, history from the podium
In Speeches That Changed Canada author and former MP Dennis Gruending has created a book that will be of interest to anyone who loves Canadian history, politics, literature and rhetoric. The book, released in April 2018 by Fitzhenry and Whiteside, will also be useful as a source and guide for teachers and students, and for... Continue Reading →


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Kaiju by Kite Forge (June 10th, 2018)
John Barresi posted a topic in Current DrawingsWe're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... For roughly 10 cents per day they play a major role in keeping KL growing in every way. The winner of this drawing will receive one brand new Kaiju by Kite Forge, complete with 7' lines ($135 value)... Actual prize kite is white and blue, as shown in the photo and video above. == Info on the Kite Forge website: http://kiteforge.com/product/kaiju/ http://kiteforge.com/help-tutorials/ == If you haven't done so already, You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/363, and will be drawn on June 10th, 2018! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin.
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From the album: Exult's PhotosTo use this today not very crowded ferry port for kiting I made a 4x8.2m 38kg line set from an old DLK line set (that a SLK polyester line had cut off earlier). I have never tried this short QLK length before, but longer lines would not have been practical in this place. I'd say that there was little interference with the traffic. The cars waiting to get on the ferryboat have their engines off while waiting - this was the time available for kiting. The two times when the ferry was approaching during the session, minutes before it reached the port, I put the kite stake in a icy sandy snow pack or the soil next to the road and landed the kite on the side of the road. Then I positioned myself along the lines on the side of the road to guard them so that no one would trip on them - however there were no pedestrians getting on or off. Because it was soon getting dark when leaving for the session, I thought that I was in a hurry and therefore didn't spend time looking for end caps to see if they could be fitted to protect the kite from the abrasive asphalt. Instead I used the crude method of putting a temporary sacrificial layer of duct tape on them. If there would be more sessions here I should protect the whole leading edge, including the LE caps of the vertical spars. A positive thing was that it turned out that I had not been in a hurry at all - not so surprisingly the ferry port was equipped with street lights.
Full day dedicated to learning our way around short line (30') quad line flying - focus on tuning, basic "holding patterns" to maintain flight with minimal effort, 360s, up and over, catch and throw, variable and no wind conditions. Light / variable wind flying in urban environments IS possible without a great deal of effort after you've got a handle on the fundamentals - then you can fly anywhere, even your front yard or in a local courtyard - just think how much gas this will save you! We only have space for FOUR students this time around, this is a one day semi-informal gathering at Overlook Park in Portland, OR... Registration is $100 per person, discounted to $75 for KiteLife subscribers. Location - https://goo.gl/maps/NH7rr46qrDw Video from the same location... Students should come equipped with 30 foot lines - 50# Skybond is preferred, but 90#/100# or LPG is acceptable... You'll also do best with a STD 1.5 size Revolution kite equipped with 2 wrap, black race or diamond rods, it could also be useful to have mid-vent but it's very rarely needed. These are TWO different workshops on different Saturdays, you are welcome to attend either one or both. Registered for the 9th (finished): Dylan N. Cardin N. Khanh N. Registered for the 16th (CLASS IS FULL): Dylan N. Cardin N. @flexifoil21 (Russ) @crazy5 (Jeff)


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Huge fan of the beast era. Recently tried to track down dvd copies of BW2 and Neo, keeping full in mind that they would likely be bootlegs since no official english release has ever happened. Got some reasonably decent dvd copies but they had AWFUL covers, and it got me thinking, why not create some of my own. So I went about creating English versions of the logos to try and combine their style with the western beast wars style, then created some covers of my own using these logos. I thought I would share all of those with everyone here in case there are any other collectors who are bothered by this kind of stuff. Im not crazy about how the covers came out, but the logos themselves I'm pretty proud of. Unfortunately imgur wouldn't let me upload the logo images without a background, as i originally designed them as separate logo elements, so here they are with a white background. I also have the original files if anyone would like them for a project. Enjoy!
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Job creation ground to a near halt in February, as the economy added only 20,000 jobs to payrolls for the month, easily the worst single-month result since September 2017, falling well short of expectations for a gain of around 180,000. Revisions to the two preceding months added 12,000 jobs, modestly blunting the degree of the shortfall.
Weakness was widespread, but an outright reduction of 31,000 construction jobs and flat to slightly negative results in retail and leisure hospitality (the latter of which was a key contributor to job gains in recent months) were particularly noteworthy.
Taken alone, the February payroll number was disappointing, but came on the heels of a January gain was a solid surprise to the upside, topping 300,000 for the first time in nearly a year. Job creation over the past three months remains solid at an average 188,000, although the 3-month trend rate has slowed in recent months.
Setting aside slower job creation, overall labor market conditions remain relatively tight. The jobless rate declined to 3.8% from 4.0% in January, as the number of unemployed workers declined alongside some shrinkage in the labor force.
Consistent with other recent indications, wage pressures also continue to build. Average hourly earnings rose by 0.4% last month and increased by 3.4% over the past twelve months. Absent a more sustained slowdown in job creation, stronger wage growth appears likely to continue.
As the economy slows, a reduction in the pace of job creation is to be expected. It seems likely that both the unexpectedly strong payroll gain in January and the surprisingly weak result in February were both anomalies. The real question is the degree to which job creation softens alongside the deceleration in the pace of growth in the broad economy. The relative stability in jobless claims provides some reassurance. Still, the stakes have been raised and the importance of the March jobs report just increased meaningfully.
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H.R.3683 - African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2015114th Congress (2015-2016)
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African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2015
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to establish within the National Park Service (NPS) a U.S. Civil Rights Network that encompasses: (1) all NPS units and programs that relate to the African American civil rights movement during the period from 1939 through 1968; (2) other federal, state, local, and privately owned properties that relate to the African American civil rights movement and that are included in, or eligible for, the National Register of Historic Places; and (3) other governmental and nongovernmental facilities and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are directly related to such movement.
In carrying out the Network, Interior must: (1) review civil rights movement studies and reports that may already be underway or completed, such as the Civil Rights Framework Study; (2) produce and disseminate educational materials, such as handbooks, maps, interpretive guides, or electronic information; (3) provide technical assistance; and (4) adopt an official, uniform symbol or device for the Network and issue regulations for the symbol's use.


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Fourteen-Year-Old Shares Jesus In Her Neighborhood
It isn't often that a 14-year-old chooses to spend her free time sharing Jesus with others, but Amanda Ludwig of Boise, Idaho, isn't an ordinary teenager.
When Amanda and her family started attending the Oasis Church more than a year ago, she noticed the extra Primary Treasure, Our Little Friend, and Guide magazines lying around each week. She asked if she could have them. Then, her backpack stuffed full, she anonymously began leaving the extra magazines on doorsteps in her neighborhood each week. As neighbors found out she was the one leaving them, they asked her to bring more.
Since then, Amanda has handed out hundreds of magazines in her area. She says it is fun leaving them. Her brother, Daniel, and sister, Amber, sometimes help her while their mom stays at home and prays for them. Recently, Amanda says she started putting cards in the magazines, inviting people to the Oasis Church. Amanda has also been distributing the Little Treasures pocket-magazines for children in her neighborhood. Amanda says they are her favorite because they are so easy to carry and pass out.
Amanda's mother, Diane, a real-estate agent, says, "Amanda loves serving, and she does it with a passion. She is always looking for new ways to share Jesus." One of Amanda's newest projects is saving money to buy Bibles and coloring books for kids in her neighborhood.
Diane says she has always stressed the importance of service to her four children. "I wanted my kids to have a heart for mission. I also wanted them to know that even kids can do something for Jesus."
In her spare time, Amanda also baby-sits and tutors kids in her neighborhood for free. Recently, she helped a 10-year-old learn to read. "Amanda is a shining light in her neighborhood," Diane says. "The kids notice she is different."


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Watford holds off Cardiff 3-2 to end EPL 6-match winless run
WATFORD, England (AP) — Watford withstood a late rally from Cardiff to prevail 3-2 and end a six-match winless run in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Watford led 3-0 after 68 minutes after Gerard Deulofeu's solo strike and curling efforts from Jose Holebas and Domingos Quina.
But Cardiff was grateful for goalkeeper Neil Etheridge and refused to submit, scoring twice in three minutes to set up a nervous finale.
Junior Hoilett struck from 25 yards after 80 minutes and Bobby Reid scrambled in a second, but Watford held on for its first win since late October.
Cardiff has one point from its last 10 Premier League away games.


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King Defends Census Citizenship Question in House Speech
"Here's my reason: we want to know how many citizens are in the United States of America."
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Steve King releases video of remarks he delivered on the floor of the House of Representatives this morning. In his remarks, King defends the Trump administration's authority to restore a question regarding citizenship to the upcoming census, and King discusses provisions of legislation he has introduced (HR 1320- the Census Accuracy Act) which similarly seeks to place questions regarding respondent's legal status within the United States on the census questionnaire.
To watch Congressman King's remarks, click the image above or this link.
"We're establishing immigration policy here in the United States Congress by an enumerated power in our Constitution, I might add, and we're doing that with people on that side of the aisle saying 'we don't want to know any more than how many homo sapiens we can count within the shores of the United States of America.' But they want to know a lot of other minutiae if it helps them politically."
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"The Obama census short form said: what is your name, what is your phone number, what's your birth day, what sex are you- I point out they didn't ask your gender, they asked sex because that's actually definitive- what is your ethnicity, what is your race, do you have an unmarried partner, and, if you have children, they ask this question, are they biological or adopted sons or daughters…But you can't ask the question 'are you a citizen of the United States?' All of these questions and many more, and we can't ask the question 'are you a citizen of the United States?' "
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"The [Supreme] Court says that you have the authority to ask the question, but we think you have the wrong reason to ask the question so now we're going to remand it back to the lower court to come up with a better reason. Here's my reason: we want to know how many citizens are in America. That's all you need to ask. It's simple as can be."
King's remarks are particularly timely. On Friday, July 5, King publicly encouraged President Trump to restore the citizenship question to the census via an executive order. It is being reported that President Trump is "expected to announce an executive action related to the ongoing battle over the 2020 census" this afternoon.
Congressman King also used the occasion of his floor remarks to provide an update on the status of Jaci Hermstad, a native of Spencer, Iowa who is courageously battling a rare form of ALS. Miss Hermstad receives her third dose of an experimental gene-therapy treatment today following the granting of a waiver by the FDA in response to legislation introduced by Congressman King.
Additional Background:
Congressman King is the leading Congressional proponent of restoring a question regarding respondent's citizenship status to the census, and he has worked effectively to advance this cause. Here are a few of the initiatives Congressman King has championed regarding the Census citizenship question:
1. Letter to Commerce Secretary Ross: In February of 2018, King led a letter signed by 10 Members of Congress expressing support for requiring the decennial census to ask about citizenship. "We write to demonstrate our strong support for requiring the decennial census to ask respondents about their citizenship status," the King letter states. "Adding a citizenship question would result in American citizens being more accurately represented in Congress."
2. Lead sponsor of HR 1320, the Census Accuracy Act. The bill requires that, starting with the 2020 census, the questionnaire will include a checkbox which will allow the respondent to identify whether they are a citizen, a lawfully admitted permanent resident, an alien with lawful status, or none of these. In addition, the bill requires that aliens identify which Federal program or law granted them legal status.
3. King Amendment #9 to HR 3055. The Democrats included language in HR 3055 which seeks to block funding from being used by the Census to inquire about citizenship status. The King amendment attempted to eliminate this language so that the Commerce Department could implement the question. King's amendment garnered 192 votes on the House floor, including among them the votes of House GOP leadership.


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It's all personalI'm Kim and I have a few blogs (and perhaps an issue with over sharing, and too much time on my hands). My other two projects are www.fiftyfiftyvision.com and www.thisisplanbe.com. I also tweet at https://twitter.com/TheKimTackett and instagram at http://instagram.com/kimtackett. But here, it's all personal. I show up once a week, sometimes less, never more. I don't have a niche or a purpose or a plan. Just a few stories and pictures. Welcome to my personal space.
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Monthly Archives: March 2013
Easter another way
So it's a different Easter. Instead of up and packing baskets, hiding eggs, heading to church or to a family dinner, we stuffed Alex's chocolate bunny in her suitcase and drove her to the airport for her return to Oregon … Continue reading
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the eggs are in the house
I almost skipped them this year. Alex leaves early Sunday morning, which means I really don't have an excuse to do an Easter basket for her. Last weekend we were shopping and every time she picked up a necklace or … Continue reading
counting moments
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on marriage and equality
I love marriage. I think it's one of the hardest things I've ever done, and it annoys me on a regular basis that I am not better at it. You'd think after thirty something years (no, I don't know how … Continue reading
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yesterday's photo walk
Last Friday I walked to meet a friend at a new restaurant…without my camera. Of course, just blocks from the studio I saw a building that required a return visit. How could I have missed this before? The space is … Continue reading
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wisteria and more
My weekend pictures don't really express the weekend. There was an awesome lunch on the patio at Tra Vigne. With cheese, that while delicious beyond words, doesn't photograph well. There was a walk through the wisteria to St. Helena to … Continue reading
She's home. It's lovely. Last night we went to our favorite tiny sushi spot, Moshi Moshi. I said, "Spring Break has always been my favorite of the breaks." Steve said, "But we never do anything over spring breaks." I said, … Continue reading
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his + hers
Yesterday, in desperate search for a Project 365 photos, I stopped at Steve's book stack, and then mine. I didn't end up using them for the project, but I do think they're telling (telling what, I don't know exactly). By … Continue reading
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thursday | just a little bit of rain
I'm just going to stay with the pictures this week, if it's ok with you. It rained. My cold is done, but I don't feel vibrant. Just alive and non snorkely, which is halfway there. Alex comes home tonight. Work … Continue reading
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STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Cockburn
Published: June 5, 2019
Photo: Library and Archives Canada (Common Domain)
This street is named in honour of James Pattison Cockburn (1779-1847), a British Army officer and watercolourist, born in New York.
In 1793 Cockburn entered the Royal Military Academy of Woolwich in London, where he learned to draw landscapes as required for topography. He developed the qualities that characterized his style: fine lines, perspective detail and topographic precision.


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COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 1, 2017) – Tradewind Energy, one of the largest independent renewable energy development companies in the United States, is launching a new solar production facility in Orangeburg County. The project is expected to bring approximately $85 million in new capital investment.
Founded in 2003, Tradewind Energy develops low-cost wind and solar energy for diverse markets, while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to long-term project quality. To date, Tradewind Energy has completed more than 3,000 megawatts (MW) of wind and solar power projects, while rapidly expanding its development portfolio. The company is actively developing more than six gigawatts (GW) of wind and three GW of solar projects across the United States, totaling more than $5 billion in capital investment.
Located along Bowman Branch Highway near Bowman, S.C., construction of the new 75-MW development is expected to begin in 2018. For more information on Tradewind Energy, visit http://www.tradewindenergy.com/.
"We are thrilled to partner with Orangeburg County and the South Carolina Department of Commerce on this exciting endeavor. It's gratifying to see the support in the region, and we are excited to bring low-cost solar energy to market and create opportunities for economic development in the county through the development of the Palmetto Plains Solar Project." –Tradewind Energy Development Manager Justin McGeeney
"South Carolina is a place where companies of every kind can succeed and grow. The fact that Tradewind Energy has decided to invest $85 million and call our great state home is an important signal to the world that South Carolina is open for business." –Gov. Henry McMaster
"This investment by Tradewind Energy will further strengthen South Carolina's growing reputation in the area of renewable and sustainable energy. We welcome their tremendous $85 million investment in Orangeburg County and look forward to watching Tradewind's continued success." –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
"We are truly grateful for Tradewind Energy, one of the largest independent renewable energy development companies in the United States, and their decision to locate in Orangeburg County. This project is yet another significant step in making Orangeburg a leader in sustainable alternative energy." –Orangeburg County Council Chairman Johnnie Wright Sr.
"Tradewind Energy is another quality partnership for Orangeburg County, and we look forward to welcoming them into our community. Their decision to locate here confirms that Orangeburg has much to offer." –Orangeburg County Councilman, District 3 Harry Wimberly
"Today's announcement is the second solar farm announcement in less than a month in Orangeburg County, and the fourth solar farm announcement in the Central SC region in less than a year. Renewable energy provides positive environmental and economic benefits, and we are excited another reputable solar firm has chosen our region to invest capital." –Central SC Alliance Chairman Mike Brenan
- Tradewind Energy is establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County.
- $85 million of new capital investment.
- Tradewind Energy is one of the largest independent renewable energy development companies in the United States.
- Located along Bowman Branch Highway near Bowman, S.C., construction on the new 75-MW project is expected to begin in 2018.
- For more information on Tradewind Energy, visit http://www.tradewindenergy.com/.
About Central South Carolina Alliance
The Central SC Alliance (CSCA) is a full-service professional economic development organization, founded in 1994 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, public/private partnership, engaged in the recruitment of capital investment and jobs to the Central Region of South Carolina. Since inception, CSCA and its partners and allies, have attracted $11.9 billion in capital investment and over 65,500 new jobs to the Central Region of South Carolina.
CSCA represents nine counties and the City of Columbia. (The nine county region includes, Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland.) To learn more about the Central SC Alliance please visit our website at www.centralsc.org and be sure to follow us on Twitter @Central_SC and like us on Facebook.


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Years ago, retina specialists often mixed their own drugs using equipment and skills not much different from what they learned in their college chemistry classes. Today, compounding pharmacies handle most of that work. But proposed regulations from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have raised fears that the burden will once again fall on clinicians who don't feel prepared.
"In general, the new guidance from the FDA requiring the extra testing and restrictions is good for safety, but our concern comes when it's hard to get the medicine when we need it," says Geoffrey Emerson, MD, PhD, chair of the Research and Safety in Therapeutics Committee of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS).
He pointed to endophthalmitis as one of the biggest concerns because it is so often an emergency. While vancomycin is typically available in ophthalmic formulations, he said, some patients are allergic to this drug, and it isn't effective against viral, fungal, or protozoan infections.
Also, the ASRS is concerned that new sterilization requirements could restrict the availability of biologic drugs such as bevacizumab (Avastin; Genentech). Stricter regulations are also limiting the supply of lissamine green, which is used to diagnose dry eye, says Charles Leiter, who quit his position as CEO of Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy in San Jose, California because of the new regulations.
"Prices are going to go up and availability is going to go down," said Dr. Leiter. "You're seeing it now."
On the flip side, some in the industry believe the new standards will improve the safety of compounded drugs.
The regulations are required under the Drug Quality and Security Act, signed into law in 2013 after a 2012 outbreak of fungal meningitis killed at least 64 people. Investigators traced the infections to injectable drugs contaminated at the New England Compounding Center (NECC) in Framingham, Massachusetts. Until then, states took the lead in regulating compounding pharmacies. But the pharmacies were selling more drugs in large batches across state lines. The outbreak prompted Congress to seek a role for the FDA in regulating this business.
Under the Drug Quality and Security Act of 2013, compounding pharmacies are divided into 2 types. Traditional compounding pharmacies, dubbed 503A facilities by the new law, are regulated primarily by individual states, but some federal regulations still apply. They can only compound drugs for individual prescriptions, though they may compound limited quantities in anticipation of receiving a prescription. They cannot distribute across state lines more than 5% of their total prescription orders, unless their state has entered into a memorandum of understanding allowing exemptions.
Outsourcing facilities, dubbed 503B facilities by the new law, must comply with federal Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations. They are inspected by the FDA. They must report to the FDA twice a year about the products they have compounded in the previous 6 months, reporting adverse events and labeling their products.
Neither type of facility can compound copies of commercially available products, or drugs that are not currently approved by the FDA, except that outsourcing facilities can compound commercially available drugs that appear on FDA shortage lists. Compounders that neither register under section 503B nor qualify for exemptions under 503A are subject to the requirements of conventional drug manufacturers.
Although many pharmacies have registered as 503B facilities, they have operated in an uncertain environment because the regulations have not been finalized. "We operate as if the guidance is the law," said Jim Rehovsky, vice president of ophthalmology for Avella Specialty Pharmacy. But, he said, this means adapting as each draft of the guidance is published.
Reports of contamination have raised questions about the practices of compounding pharmacies, and prescribing compounded drugs leaves the physician liable in cases of adverse events. The federal government has stepped in to enforce new standards, but the new regulations have disrupted some established relationships. Here's what ophthalmologists need to know when looking for a compounding pharmacy.
The schedule of inspections for 503A facilities varies by state. The FDA inspects newly registered 503B facilities within 2 months of initial registration, if the facility has not been previously inspected. After that, the frequency of its inspections depends on the findings from the first inspection, the frequency of past inspections, the facility's history of compliance and recalls, the inherent risk of the drugs compounded, and whether the facility has registered as an entity that intends to compound drugs in shortage.
At the end of an inspection, the FDA issues a 483 form if inspectors have any observations. Facilities are expected to respond to these observations, which could include substances that the agency expects to be recalled. "Enforcement can include seizure, injunction and criminal procedure," says Wiley A. Chambers, MD, director of the FDA's division of anti-infective and ophthalmology products. "But that's not the goal. The goal is to get the facility to produce products that are safe to use in patients."
The agency can also request that a pharmacy recall products. "Recalls are generally voluntary," Dr. Chambers says. "Although the agency does have the capacity to seize products and shut production down, in the vast majority of cases that I'm aware of, the pharmacies will recall the products voluntarily."
Anyone looking for a facility's record of 483 forms and other interactions with the FDA can find them online at www.fda.gov/drugs/guidancecomplianceregulatoryinformation/pharmacycompounding/ucm339771.htm . Many states maintain similar websites for the inspections they carry out.
Physicians should also ask pharmacies about their quality assurance procedures. Some pharmacies provide such information on their websites, but physicians can go beyond that and ask about any observations made by state or FDA inspectors and how the pharmacies are responding.
"If you can, go visit," says Jim Rehovsky, vice president of ophthalmology at Avella Specialty Pharmacy in Phoenix, Arizona. "We have people who stop by when they come through the Phoenix area golfing."
Charles Leiter, former CEO of Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy in San Jose, California, recommends asking for a certificate of analysis for each product. "You want to know that what's in the bottle is what it says it is."
He recommends asking compounding pharmacies about the analysis of potency, endotoxins, and sterility of each injectable drug. "I'd want to see their records," he says. He has seen doctors named in lawsuits against compounding pharmacies because the doctors "didn't do their due diligence."
Other questions to consider asking are as follows:
- What are the procedures for environmental and air monitoring?
- What is the training and qualifications of the staff?
- How is the stability of the drug determined and how are expiration dates assigned?
- Are logs kept for cleaning and disinfecting equipment?
- How is equipment maintained and calibrated?
- What is the water supply and how is it purified?
To help the medical community assess and select a compounding pharmacy, The International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists created the Compounding Pharmacy Assessment Questionnaire. It is available online at www.iacprx.org .
"It's been amazing how long they've been in draft form," said Dr. Emerson.
So far, the FDA has issued 21 draft guidances and 3 proposed rules, one of which has been finalized, said Wiley A. Chambers, MD, director of the FDA's division of anti-infective and ophthalmology products. Guidances state the agency's "best thinking" about compliance with the law, while rules give definitive directions. Dr. Chambers said it's hard to estimate how long it will take to finalize these guidances and rules. "We're required to go through all the comments on them," he said. And the agency has received thousands of comments. One guidance that has raised concerns sets a 5-day beyond use date for biologics. That's problematic for bevacizumab because it takes 14 days to test the drugs' sterility, said Dr. Chambers.
Newer drafts of the guidances allow facilities to test their ability to formulate biologics and show evidence that the drugs are stable for longer. Avella, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has already done tests to show its bevacizumab syringes are stable for 120 days. But the pharmacy anticipates the need for more tests as the FDA provides further guidance that will for example establish standards for subvisible particles. "Nobody has a full grasp," said Rehovsky. "They're looking at particle size, but they don't say what the particle size is. So, it's hard to test on that."
A clear concern in the retina specialist community is liability if contaminated drug were ever to affect their patients.
"Retina specialists are responsible for the quality and safety of any compounded drug that they administer to a patient," says George A. Williams, MD, chair of the board of directors for the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC). "Obviously, this creates potential liability. Patients are entitled to full disclosure about any compounded drug, and informed consent should include a discussion about why the physician feels a compounded drug is the best choice and what other treatment options are available." Dr. Williams adds that the OMIC strongly recommends ophthalmologists use an informed consent that addresses the risks of using compounded drugs (an example is available at www.omic.com ).
"Beyond appropriate and complete informed consent, ophthalmologists should obtain most compounded drugs from a compounding pharmacy with a 503B designation whenever possible. Some practices have chosen not to treat both eyes on the same day with any compounded drugs," he says.
Sunir Garg, MD, from Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, recommends thoroughly vetting the pharmacy before ordering drug to reduce the risk of getting contaminated medication.
"Then, once the drug arrives at your office, it's important to maintain a log of who handled the drug, make sure that it is stored properly (and document this), and record the lot number of the drug," says Dr. Garg.
"Your current liability carrier should cover you if you and your patient are involved in an endophthalmitis outbreak due to contaminated compounded medication," he says.
Jay Sridhar, MD, of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, adds that given the current cost differences between on- and off-label intravitreal anti-VEGF treatment, government officials, insurers, and providers cannot ignore the benefit of compounded off-label medication in reducing economic burden on the health care system.
"Although tort reform is an important issue, with the current legal environment and precedents, we should consider how to reduce risk now. It will be critical for all of us to continue to work together to maximize the safety of compounded drugs for all of our patients," says Dr. Sridhar.
Each of these tests costs about $100,000, said Rehovsky. Such expenses are already driving some of the smaller compounding pharmacies out of business, he said. "The 'mom and pops' aren't going to be able to handle this."
Autologous serum tears are also "problematic" under the new regulations, says Dr. Leiter. "Now you may have to do tests on the stability of serum, and you can't."
As a result, many pharmacies have drastically pared down the list of products they offer. "We used to make 1,200 drugs, which was ridiculous," says Dr. Leiter. "Now a lot of pharmacies are just making 10."
Smaller pharmacies are still pursuing a role as 503A pharmacies compounding drugs in less demand. But if the FDA suspects these pharmacies of shipping large quantities of compounded drugs, it may inspect them and hold them to the stringent federal CGMP standards instead of the laxer standards of the US Pharmacopeial Convention, known as the USP 797, says Rehovsky. He thinks many are not prepared to meet that challenge.
In addition to driving some small pharmacies out of business, the new regulations are making it harder for ophthalmologists to get drugs in an emergency, says Rehovsky. "Instead of just reaching in the refrigerator, you have to write a prescription and send it to a pharmacy, which sends it to a physician or patient," said Rehovsky. "So it will take longer."
Another rule that makes emergency treatment of endophthalmitis difficult is a limit on the amount of drugs that 503A facilities can compound in anticipation of the need for them. Previously, the compounding pharmacy at Phillips Eye Institute where Dr. Emerson works used to package antibiotics into single-use vials that were stored frozen at operating rooms throughout the hospital system to which it is connected. The new regulations allow the pharmacy to stock these drugs at an adjacent operating room, but not at operating rooms more than 1 mile away.
"Prior to the changes, it was possible to immediately treat the patient at one of the suburban locations with antibiotic injections for endophthalmitis," Dr. Emerson says. "Now, we don't have the option to treat the patient at those other locations, and so the patient is transferred to the central location in Minneapolis. This transfer delays care. Endophthalmitis is a true emergency where immediate care can save vision and so there is unfortunately a negative impact on the health of the patient when delay occurs."
Meanwhile, he says, problems are continuing to crop up at compounding pharmacies. For example, the ASRS is collecting reports of silicon droplets in patients' eyes associated with the use of syringes designed for insulin injections that use silicon oil as a lubricant.
Dr. Leiter thinks the Drug Quality and Security Act has caused more problems than it has solved. Patients would not have been sickened by the contaminated vials of preservative-free methylprednisolone acetate from the NECC if that pharmacy had followed regulations in force at the time, he says.
Rehovsky, on the other hand, thinks patients will get an overall benefit from the higher standards. "I think it's tremendous," he says. "I think it's going to save lives." RP