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We are short OSI Systems, Inc. (OSIS.US) because we think it is rotten to the core. We believe it obtained a major turnkey contract in Albania through corruption. It is likely that OSIS's accounts are misstated as a result. We believe the pricing of its Mexico turnkey contract does not stand up to scrutiny. We …
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Report said unidentified men fired at the house of a Lakas-CMD mayoralty bet in the newly created province of Dinagat Friday night.
The attack on the house of Loreto mayoral candidate Doandre Bill Ladaga happened a day after one of his supporters was shot.
Police said the attackers fled after sensing that lawmen, who was informed about the incident by no less than Loreto Mayor Dario Pelismino, were approaching. Read more ...
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Archive for August, 2016
This week sees the start of the EFL (or more correctly the Checkatrade) Trophy fixtures. The Football League, in its wisdom, chose to restructure and rebrand from the 2016-17 season with the EFL Trophy being one of the outcomes of that exercise. The competition (formerly the Johnstone's Paint Trophy) has a new 'pilot' format with […]
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India's 1948 Olympic team
THE INDIAN TEAM AT THE 1948 OLYMPIC GAMES Football had enjoyed a somewhat long-lived presence in India, having been introduced by the British military in the nineteenth century, with a strong early presence in the colonial capital, Calcutta. The three classic domestic competitions the Durand Cup, the Rovers Cup and the IFA Shield date from […]
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Every Wednesday, I offer a free preview of a current project. The excerpt below is taken from Music of the Spheres.
Joan had never been troubled on her country strolls before today. She preferred walking to class because the time alone allowed her to think, though her friends thought it was dangerous. Though the trip would have taken five minutes by car, it was the solitude she liked, getting lost in her thoughts. Wind flowed over the grass like invisible surf, ghostly hands caressing the land, tugging gently at her hair. A humble road cut through the plains, lightly graveled. Joan liked the way the pebbles crunched beneath her feet, keeping rhythm as she trudged along.
She was both startled and disturbed to see a vagrant loitering ahead. He was a large man, unshaven, in what appeared to be the tattered remnants of some uniform. It was so dirty and faded that she couldn't make out any patches or insignia. Against the pristine landscape, he was as out of place as a weapons rack in a library. And this was her special place. Seeing another person here almost felt like an invasion of privacy. Read More →


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Relational Mentoring (with Bonus: Effective Mentors do at least these 6 things)
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A few years ago, I began a search for a book I could have our Sanctus peer-mentors read in preparation for their role in journeying with our first year students in close relationship.
Bottom line - I could not find one. Here's why:
Every book I read had the same basic premise. The writer was a successful leader in their field of work or ministry. In their later years they felt compelled to "give back" so they handpicked some younger leaders and donated their valuable time to them, expounding on methodology that worked for them and teaching their followers to do the same. Admirable. And it looks appealing at first glance. The experienced helping the inexperienced. The older helping the younger.
While I understood and appreciated each author's intent, there was something I felt to be so understated in every book.
No one highlighted or even mentioned something I consider vitally fundamental to the equation: relationship. Two-way relationship. Not top down. Not "I know (and you don't), so follow me, do what I did, and you'll succeed like I did."
Rather, relationship. Side by side. Learning and growing together.
Are the mentor and mentee at different stages? Of course. But can they both learn and grow? It's obvious. Can they do so more effectively together in relationship? I think so! Each one the richer and wiser because of their relationship with the other. In my estimation, this is the hallmark of effective mentoring: relationship. I get to know you. You get to know me. Let's go.
In the spirit of side-by-side relational mentoring, here are a few "does" and "does nots" I have been pondering.
Does and Does Not List.
. An effective mentor does share personal experiences but does not assume that the mentee's experiences have been or will be the same as theirs.
. An effective mentor does listen empathetically but does not fail to challenge the mentee's thinking or actions.
. An effective mentor does offer suggestions on strategies or methods to test out but does not tell the mentee what to do.
. An effective mentor does share regarding personal weakness and struggle but does not monopolize the attention on themselves.
. An effective mentor does ask penetrating questions but does not guilt or shame the mentee to action.
. An effective mentor does teach but does not take the credit when the mentee learns and succeeds.


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Millennial women may soon have a new high-tech birth control option that beats the daily pill: a small remote-operated implant that lasts up to 16 years and can be turned on and off over a wireless connection.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is funding a project that aims to explore new forms of birth control, and the remote control implant would be the first hormone-based option that lasts more than five years. Traditional birth control — namely the pill and condoms — have proven to be less effective because of improper use. Condom use as the sole form of birth control is on the decline, with only about 5 percent of men using them regularly. And it's easy to forget to take a pill at the same time everyday (it's also rendered ineffective if the woman is taking other medications such as antibiotics).
The wireless "pill" is set to hit the market by 2018 with pre-clinical trials starting next year, MIT Technology Review first reported. Women would get the chip implanted under the skin on the upper arm, abdomen or buttocks.
Using a wireless remote, women get a 30 micrograms daily dose of common birth control hormone levonorgestrel for up to 16 years with no need for refills. Patients would also be able to stop the birth control at any time without making a trip to the doctor to get the implant removed.
The Gates Foundation has a track record for improving birth control methods. In November, the foundation held a "build a better condom" contest, receiving nearly 1,000 applications. The $1 million contest's goal was to encourage applicants to design a condom that preserves pleasure for both partners so that people would actually use it.
However, the new project also raises some privacy and security concerns. Because the chip runs on a wireless connection, like many medical devices, it's vulnerable to hacking. Hackers can commandeer devices, such as a bluetooth headset or electronic key fob, by tapping into their wireless connection. Medical devices are especially susceptible because their malfunctioning can be life-threatening. A study found that drug infusion pumps that dispensed morphine drips, antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs could be hacked and have the dosages changed or turned off completely, Wired recently reported. Cybersecurity experts have also remotely hacked into an insulin pump to demonstrate that someone could give a person a fatal overdose without even being in the same room.
The Food and Drug Administration has warned that "[m]any medical devices contain configurable embedded computer systems that can be vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches." Because these devices are "increasingly interconnected, via the Internet, hospital networks, other medical device, and smartphones, there is an increased risk of cybersecurity breaches, which could affect how a medical device operates."
As wireless medical devices become more common, manufacturers will need to take more security precautions, such as encrypting the chip's data flow. Moreover, any remote control drug delivery poses additional risks if the manufacturer makes an error, like programming the wrong dosage or administering the wrong drug.


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Join in with the Last Night of the Proms celebrations in Hyde Park for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment. The open-air concert compered by Michael Ball features a host of musical stars with Sir Ray Davis, pop legends Steps and the sensational Welsh baritone Sir Bryn Terfel announced as the headline acts. They'll join Proms in the Park favourites, the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Richard Balcombe. Britains largest outdoor classical music is a rousing finale to two months of the finest music making at the BBC Proms culminating in a live big-screen link-up to the Royal Albert Hall for the traditional Last Night sing-along. Additional artists announced include:-
Gilbert O'Sullivan
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You can experience the magic in style with a luxury dining experience in the Proms in the Park VIP restaurant. Set within a unique vantage point overlooking the arena, with an exclusive terrace looking across to the stage, VIP Hospitality is the perfect way to enjoy your experience of the event – whether you're enjoying a day out with friends, entertaining clients or treating staff and colleagues. A top class catering offer will be provided by the BBC Proms in the Park caterers Mecco, using fresh local produce and complimented with excellent wines.
The VIP Hospitality package includes;
• Dedicated VIP hospitality entrance
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VIP Hospitality opens at 3pm and welcomes guests with an "Afternoon Tea" reception. Our Prosecco and Pimms Bar will open at 5:30pm with dinner being served at 7pm. The main event closes at 10:30pm.
Private tables are available for between 8 – 12 guests with shared facilities for smaller parties. Unfortunately, VIP Hospitality cannot accommodate children under the age of 14 years. Any children aged 14 – 17 who attend this event must be accompanied at all times by an adult aged over 18 years or over.
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Aim and scope:
The Iranian Journal of Immunology (I.J.I) is an internationally disseminated peer-reviewed publication and publishes a broad range of experimental and theoretical studies concerned with all aspects of immunology.
Types of papers accepted:
The Journal will welcome original and review articles on basic and clinical Immunology, Immunogenetics, Transplantation Immunology, Immunohematology, Cancer Immunology, and Allergy. The Journal will also welcome short papers and letters to the Editor.
Iranian Journal of Immunology is indexed in the following indexing systems:
And is approved by Medical Journals Commission of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.
Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research
Abbas Ghaderi, Ph.D.
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Mehrnoosh Doroudchi, Ph.D.
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Morvarid Asadipour, M.Sc.
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United States Steel (NYSE: X) shares fell 3.89% to $25.70 in the pre-market trading. US Steel won Commerce Department support in ruling on anti-dumping penalties for imports.
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America Supports You: Grassroots Groups Feel Appreciation
By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2006 - Before a White House meeting with President Bush this afternoon, grassroots troop-support groups learned what their work means to servicemembers during a luncheon here hosted by America Supports You, a Defense Department program highlighting America's support of the nation's servicemembers.
Allison Barber, architect of the America Supports You program, said she is witnessing first-hand the significance of these groups' efforts as she travels through the Middle East on a business trip.
"We've met all of these young military members who are desperate to know you're supporting them back home," the deputy assistant secretary of defense for internal communication and public liaison said during a phone call to the luncheon from the Middle East. "I want to let you know how much I appreciate and, more importantly, our troops and their families just so appreciate what you're doing through your organizations."
Their efforts are important, she told them, citing a Gallup Poll that found 17 percent of those polled don't support the troops. "Whatever you think about the war is one thing, but you've got to support our troops," Barber said.
She also brought the groups up to speed on what America Supports You is striving to do to make their missions easier. One main goal is to secure a corporate sponsor for each of the grassroots groups.
When the phone call concluded, representatives of each of the groups, all America Supports You members, got a chance to introduce themselves and give a brief description of what their organization does for U.S. troops. Collectively, the organizations support the troops with everything from care packages and family support to paperback books and adaptive clothing for injured troops.
Bailey Reese, 10, president of Florida-based Hero Hugs, started sending care packages to servicemembers overseas after watching the efforts of the National Guardsmen who responded to Hurricane Katrina. "(That way) they know someone's appreciating what they're doing," she said.
She has good reason for believing that. Her brother, who just turned 15, is a member of the Air Force Junior ROTC and plans on joining the Air Force upon graduation, she said, adding without hesitation that she'll send him care packages if he's deployed.
Other groups found America Supports You living up to its goal of being a connector campaign as they listened and realized how they could help each other. For about 30 minutes they shared stories and helpful hints, as well as discussing challenges, before walking the short distance to the White House to meet the commander in chief.
"This gives me more of an opportunity to just show my community - let alone nationwide - how important it is to support our troops," Liann Meyer, founder of Montana Supporting Soldiers, said of the pending meeting with the president.
Others were excited about the meeting with the president because of credibility the gesture lends these groups.
"I think the troops now have the opportunity to get more and more support," Eileen Schwartz, founder of North Carolina-based Flags Across America, said. "The fact that the president acknowledges that there are people, grassroots organizations most of us, who are doing something is quite significant."
This is the third group of America Supports You grassroots groups the president has met with since the program's inception in November 2004. Those attending included American Military Family, Defenders of Freedom, Family and Friends For Freedom Fund, Flags Across the Nation, Hero Hugs, Military Family Support Centers, Inc., Montana Supporting Soldiers, Operation Paperback, Sew Much Comfort and Yellow Ribbon America.
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Superb color accuracy. Impressive image contrast.
Considerable smearing in motion scenes. Narrow viewing sweet spot. Film-mode detection was inconsistent. Excessive overscan with standard definition and component 720p video.
Bottom Line
Sony's Bravia KDL-46V3000 delivered the best out-of-box color I've seen from any HDTV, but unacceptable image blurring when displaying dark scenes as well as a narrow viewing sweet spot make it difficult to recommend.
It's rare to find an HDTV at any price that delivers near-accurate color right out of the box, but the 46-inch Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000 did exactly that. The set further impressed me with its ink-like black levels and dark screen material that together produced a well-contrasted picture in both sun-drenched and dimly lit room environmentsif you stay in the TV's viewing sweet spot. As one of Sony's most affordable 1080p LCDs, the KDL-46V3000 also came close to receiving my highest recommendation. Sadly, despite an otherwise strong showing, when displaying scenes depicting lots of motion, the KDL-46V3000 was among the most smear-prone sets I've seen.
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The KDL-46V3000's exterior features glossy black bezels that measure just over 2 inches wide save for the lower portion of the frame, where a finely perforated grille conceals the TV's unremovable stereo speakers. The set's non-swivel table stand is factory-attached, bringing the TV's total weight to 71 pounds with overall dimensions of 44.8 by 30.8 by 12.1 inches (WHD). The width of the base stand is 19.3 inches, and the cabinet depth (without the stand) is 4.9 inches. On-display controls are centered on the top edge of the TV, which provides easy access.
The remote control is a narrow, baton-style that features an uncluttered face adorned with distinctly shaped buttons that give good tactile feedback. This is appreciated, since the buttons aren't backlit, nor do they glow in the darkleaving you little choice but to feel your way around when in a dark environment. The remote provided fast, consistent performance even from relatively extreme angles and at distances exceeding 15 feet.
HD-compatible video inputs are located on the back of the set and include two HDMI ports, two component video inputs, an RF input, and a VGA port for PC use. The KDL-46V3000's HDMI, VGA, and component video inputs accept a 1080p (60 Hz) signal. A composite video input is provided on the left-hand side of the set for convenient front accessalbeit in standard definition. Sure, this set is in Sony's least-expensive line of 1080p LCDs. Still, I would have preferred it if the company had sacrificed one of the TV's three (standard-definition video only) composite video inputs to make room for an additional HDMI port. The two provided are barely enough these days.
The KDL-46V3000 features a native screen resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels progressively scanned (1080p), and the TV provides picture size settings that eliminate video overscan with 1080i and 1080p video signals. This ensures a clearer, more detailed image. Oddly, the KDL-46V3000 overscanned 720p component video by about 5 percent, but the same video resolution over HDMI enabled a setting that eliminated overscan. The KDL-46V3000's HDMI port also accepted 1080p input at 24 Hz (1080p24), and Sony claimed the TV automatically displays this video format using a 48 Hz refresh rate (24 Hz x 2 - an even multiple) that eliminates the shaking/wobbling effect known as judder that is caused when 24p material is converted for display on a typical (60 Hz refresh rate) HDTVthe telecine process. Viewing examinations using 24p video material confirmed the KDL-46V3000 did reduce judder producing admirably smooth panning shots, however, the reduced refresh rate (48 Hz) did introduce additional flicker into some vertically orientated details as the camera panned. Standard-definition video via the component input exhibited an excessive 7 percent overscan that unnecessarily softened the picture due to the lost detail.
Like other recent Sony televisions, including the KDS-55A2020, the KDL-46V3000's menu system utilizes the XrossMediaBar (XMB) interface that was introduced with the PlayStation 3. The XMB made browsing the available menu options a breeze, and I was especially pleased to find the menus didn't close or exit for several minutesideal for the tweak-prone videophile or those of us who like to take our time fussing with settings. After switching the KDL-46V3000's picture mode from the eye-frying "vivid" to the "cinema" mode preset, all I could say was "wow!" Colors suddenly appeared natural, edge enhancements were minimal, and even the TV's backlight setting was set to minimum levelsgreat for dark-room viewing and reduced power consumption. Color gamut measurements using the Konica Minolta CS-200 chroma meter revealed the KDL-46V3000 to be the most color-accurate HDTV I've measured out of the box. Red, though, was just slightly undersaturated. Color tracking of the TV's RGB levels reported that green was about 4 percent high. Red and green levels exhibited a generally linear response from dark to peak levels, whereas blue showed an almost sine-like response that varied about 5 percent across the scale. White balance calibration using the TV's standard menu controls brought all levels into near-perfect alignment and the primary color points practically outlined the HD color space standard. That's an impressively calibrated color response for any HDTV.
Viewing angles, however, did affect the perception of color quality. Loss of saturation was obvious in skin tones starting at 20 degrees off-axis from the center of the screen. At 40 degrees or greater, people assumed a ghost-like appearance. This applied to both horizontal and vertical viewing angles. The relatively narrow viewing sweet spot of this TV is worth keeping in mind if even slight off-axis viewing is going to be common in your home theater setup. Off-axis color saturation loss is a common image artifact with almost all LCDs, but most models, including NEC's Multeos M46-AVT, maintain color saturation until 25 degrees off-axis.
When configured for maximum brightness, the KDL-46V3000's average peak white measurement of 292.8 cd/m2 aided it in producing an average contrast ratio of 1123:1a respectable performance. Also, the set's dark-colored screen material and antireflective properties allowed it to maintain a well-contrasted and saturated picture when viewed in a well-lit environment. Dark-room viewing benefits more from superior black levels than peak brightnessa picture that's too bright can cause unwanted eyestrain. With the KDL-46V3000's peak brightness limited to 100 cd/m2 using a combination of power-saving modes and backlight settings, average black level measurements were 0.08 cd/m2 with the average contrast ratio calculated to be 1180:1. Those are new dark-room records for the HDTV's I've reviewed to date.
The Silicon Optix HQV Benchmark DVD provides a series of challenging standard-definition (SD) tests, and the KDL-46V3000 turned in an acceptable performance while running it. I recorded strong showings in video-noise reduction and detail preservation. The benchmark's film mode (24 frames per second) tests as well as film-sourced DVD movies such as Gladiator revealed the TV was slow at detecting this type of video material. It did eventually lock on, eliminating the flicker and loss of detail that occurs when the video processor fails to properly correct the frame rate differences between the video material and the display. The KDL-46V3000, however, failed all other frame-cadence detection tests, including those for 30-fps material, various types of animation, and time-compressed (most "edited for TV") movies.
The HD HQV Benchmark also used 1080i video material (like some HD satellite and cable programming) to challenge the KDL-46V3000 into reconstructing a 1080p image. The benchmark demonstrated that the KDL-46V3000's ability to reduce video noise and preserve detail was exceptional. That said, the set stumbled on the video reconstruction test, leaving jagged edges on the moving diagonal lines. In comparison, the superb filtering offered by the Westinghouse TX-47F430S and NEC Multeos M46-AVT HDTVs left diagonal edges smooth.
The Achilles heel of this set is its handling of fast-action video. I found that when playing standard and high-definition programming from disc players and satellite television, the KDL-46V3000 was prone to obvious and significant smearing of the pictureparticularly in video containing dark or dimly lit scenes. For example in the Raiders of the Lost Ark DVD, the brim of Indy's fedora left a distracting trail across the KDL-46V3000's screen. The HD versions of Batman Begins and season two episodes of Heroes also exhibited noticeable smearing. Dark, natural colors appeared especially susceptible. Also, when viewing a tennis match on the KDL-46V3000 in HD, the yellow ball took on a severely elongated shape as it sped across the blue court. In every comparison, the KDL-46V3000's video motion performance was bested by the other liquid crystal HDTVs in our labs, such as the NEC M46-AVT and Samsung LN-T5265F. All of the LCDs in turn were trumped by a 1080p plasma television from a top-tier manufacturer that awaits review. After discussing my findings with Sony, the company suggested disabling all the video-noise-reduction features of the set on a per-input basis. I found that increasing the level of noise reduction (NR) in the KDL-46V3000's picture menu made the blurring substantially worse. Disabling the NR options altogether failed to eliminate the blurring artifacts, too, although they were lessened slightly, which improved overall image clarity.
Power consumption measurements of the KDL-46V3000 averaged 256W operated at maximum (default) brightness. This works out to a monthly cost of $8.12 when operated 8 hours per day at a kWh price of $0.13 (2007 California average). The KDL-46V3000's dark-room-calibrated power consumption averaged a scant 103W, bringing the monthly cost calculation down to $3.26. Though the TV's default power consumption was about average, the dark-room results were the best I've seen for an LCD of this size.
The Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000 delivers color and contrast that other HDTVs would be challenged to match, even though its viewing sweet spot is relatively narrow. The set's excessive smearing of moving imagery was unacceptable and proved a constant distraction. Also, the slight improvement after applying Sony's suggested fix came at the expense of the TV's video-noise-reduction features. If absolute picture clarity is critical to your video viewing enjoyment, steer clear of this Sony series.
Benchmark Test Results:
Factory default display settings
HDMI video input @ 1080p
VESA Uniformity (black): 73.6% (fair)
VESA Uniformity (white): 87.2% (good)
Average contrast ratio: 1123:1 (fair)
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I'm not too much of a sweet breakfast person, so while I love traditional Dutch Babies served with powdered sugar, it's just too much some days.
I felt this would be perfect for a nice relaxing Sunday brunch, and had to give this a try.
The Parmesan cheese on the top bakes into a glorious crunchy, salty topping for the puffed and golden eggs. A squeeze of lemon, a touch of hot sauce (if you are like that... I definitely am!), and enjoy!
Here's a close up of the top after removing from the oven.
This one was good enough to satisfy for a light Meatless Monday dinner too!
I saw this New York times article and I couldn't wait to try this. I didn't change much of anything in this recipe, though I did sub whip cream (1/2 cup, 1/4 water) for the 3/4 cup of whole milk.
Note: I used a 10" cast iron pan and it almost went over the top! Maybe put a cookie sheet below your pan, just in case.
Serves 4-6
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons minced chives, parsley or tarragon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
¾ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Gruyère
Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Sriracha, for serving (optional)
Lemon wedges, for serving
First, grate your Parmesan. I love to use my microplaner for super soft fluffy mounds of hard cheeses.
Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Whisk wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Stir in thyme and the other herbs.
Melt the butter in a heavy 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Let it cook until it smells nutty and browns, about 5 to 7 minutes, then swirl skillet so that butter coats bottom of pan. Be sure not to burn it, go low and slow.
Pour batter into brown buttery pan and scatter cheese and flaky salt over the top. Here's what mine looked like.
Pour batter into brown buttery pan and scatter cheese and flaky salt over the top. Here's what mine looked like.
Bake until puffed and golden, about 23-5 minutes. Serve with sriracha and lemon wedges on the side.
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In a bit of political perversity, it turns out Canadians are bending over backwards to provide financial sustenance to the Bloc Quebecois.
A new study by the Calgary-based Frontier Centre for Public Policy reveals, of all Canada's federal parties, the Bloc benefits most substantially from campaign finance reform introduced five years ago by the Chretien government.
Declares the Frontier Centre news release: "Without federal financing, the separatist party likely would have been unable to mount a serious campaign in the 2008 election."
The Chretien reforms banned corporate and union donations in order to eliminate the possibility of undue influence.
The reforms also limited individual donations to $5,000 per person. The Harper Conservatives subsequently lowered that amount to $1,100.
The 2003 reforms also set up a new system of direct taxpayer-funded allowances whereby parties receive quarterly payments based on the number of votes gleaned in the previous election. Each vote yields nearly $2.
The Alberta study shows that the Bloc has become more heavily reliant on these allowances than any other party, including the Greens.
The ratio of the taxpayer allowance to money from Bloc fundraising is 5.6 to 1.
Contrast that to a 1.3 to 1 ratio for Conservatives and a 1.5 to 1 ratio for the New Democrats, the two parties that are least dependent on the taxpayer subsidies.
Incredibly, the Bloc in the first six months of this year had a scant 1,070 individuals offer donations. Even the tiny Green party had 7,915 donors during that same time period.
With its meagre donor base, the Bloc raised a paltry $73,704 while scooping $1.5 million in public financing.
It is also noteworthy, says study author Mark Milke, that the Bloc's donor base has been seriously shrinking since 2004 when it had 8,775 donors. By 2007, that had fallen to half and it since has shrunk further.
"Simply put, the Bloc's fortunes in the recent election were rescued by public financing," says Milke, a political science lecturer at the University of Calgary.
It is true that the Bloc's donor base is limited to Quebec, with just 23 per cent of the country's population.
But that would suggest the Bloc would be able to raise 23 per cent of what, say, the Liberals raise, drawing from a donor pool coast to coast.
In fact, the Bloc manages to raise only 10 per cent of the amount raised by Liberals, who are having their own problems raising cash.
How ironic, that the party that would seek to break up Canada has become so reliant on the national teat.
This should annoy the heck out of Canadians. The truth is that the Bloc is an unhealthy blight in the federal Parliament, not offering itself as a viable alternative to the governing party, and working only for the benefit of a single province — without a care for the welfare of the federation as a whole.
Imagine if every province had a Bloc party. It would negate the usefulness of the federal Parliament entirely. Each province would have a parliamentary "gimme, gimme" team seeking only to best the next province.
The Bloc initially installed itself as a temporary political force, launched by Lucien Bouchard in 1990. In the 2006 election, the party won 51 seats, reduced in last week's election to 50. It shows no sign of folding its tent.
By taking so many seats out of play for the national parties, the Bloc has made achieving a majority government in a federal election nearly impossible. This has led to more minority governments which has led to more elections and to more often-unhealthy politicking in Ottawa.
The defence Bloc supporters will offer in the face of the Frontier Centre's report will be that the Bloc is a Quebec party, backed by that province's taxpayers who are also federal taxpayers. That is, they, too, indirectly support the Bloc's existence. And Quebecers help to finance all federal parties.
But that won't assuage the broader group of taxpayers who have absolutely no incentive to appreciate the Bloc's work in Ottawa.
It rankles further to think that Canadian taxpayers also are on the hook for the fat MP pensions Bloc MPs receive when they retire from politics.
Canadians truly are a tolerant lot.


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Bentley's Grill is already known for having the best "Ladies Night" each Wednesday in Downtown Salem, Oregon (Winner of 2010 Picks by Salem Weekly) and now we are taking it up a notch. Call your girlfriends, mark your calendars, and get your tickets now to the Bentley's Grill Ladies Nite Cocktail Party on Wednesday March 2, 2011.
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Starlings. More than a youth boat!
In the final three Royal Akarana Yacht Club, The Boat Builders Summer Series races for the season, father of two Dave Liefting rigged a Starling and hit the race course to show the kids that "dad's still got it."
Racing against his eldest child Eli, who recently won the coveted Yachting New Zealand Emerging Talent Award, held his own in the choppy conditions finishing 4th, 3rd and 2nd across the three races.
"It was great being out there!" said Leifting.
"Eli and I almost had a collision and then he sent me on a wild goose chase around the mark the wrong way, I think he was scared that Dad might beat him!" continued Leifting.
"Being back on the water was just a fantastic experience. The water was warm which was good because I managed to fall out of the boat with everyone watching!"
"I reckon that all I need to do is lose 40kgs then I will be on pace with the kids," said Liefting.
Dave Liefting, now a regular volunteer with the club, used to be a 12′ skiffy, "back in the day".
The RAYC Starling fleet has grown from zero to 10 this season, with more boats set to join the club in the new year. Racing a Starling at RAYC is a unique experience, with the fleet having the opportunity to share a race course with M-Class, Flying 15's, 12′ Skiffs and 18′ Skiffs.
"It's so cool racing with the 18's. Those guys are awesome!" said Eli Leifting post racing. "Dad is ok too I guess."


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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Fact of the Day: Samurai Armor
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Hmmm. Very interesting. Did you know that one of the things that led to the fall of the Roman Empire may have been armor? As Rome flourished and spent less time in battle, the military became softer and softer, and found the armor grew heavier and heavier, so eventually they stopped training in it. When they were later attacked, many soldiers went into battle without protection, causing them to lose greater amounts of soldiers than before.ReplyDelete
Wow interesting. Makes sense too.ReplyDelete
Also interesting comment from Rebecca above.
Just as western WWII planes were heavy, and armored, while Mitsubishi's famous Zero was light and agile.ReplyDelete
ALOHA from Honolulu
Comfort Spiral
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made out of leather?great idea :)ReplyDelete
really interesting post adam...ReplyDelete
good day
Much more to kill another!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
I think his was much better!ReplyDelete
Smart way to equip!ReplyDelete
Aaaaahhhhh starting off with leather and swords. I think there were kinky books written about that.ReplyDelete
I've always thought it must have sucked to have to lug all this stuff around everywhere lol. Lightweight iron would have been the way to go for sure.ReplyDelete
I'd melt in any armour!ReplyDelete
European knights definitely stand out as stupid compaired to samurais there hahaReplyDelete
Samurai helmets can be real works of art too.ReplyDelete
...have always been fascinated by the Samurai, hence one of my favorite moves? The Last SamuraiReplyDelete
Beautiful SamuraiReplyDelete
Love love loveReplyDelete
"Intelligently" made! very good post. Kisses:)ReplyDelete
It certainly sounds more efficient and practical.ReplyDelete
Rowena @ rolala loves
nice blog :)ReplyDelete
what about follow each other?
let me know :)
have a nice day!
I've always been interested in ninjas and samurais. Cool info, Adam:)ReplyDelete
Muy interesante!!!ReplyDelete
Did someone tell this to Tom Cruise???ReplyDelete
Don't Call Me Fashion Blogger
Loved that illustration!ReplyDelete
Smart Japanese indeedReplyDelete
He certainly had to carry a lot.ReplyDelete
Interesting! I like the trivia from Rebecca too!ReplyDelete


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Camping la Cascade
France, Burgundy, Yonne, Tonnere
- Tel:
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- 04 73 93 60 00
- Open:
- 9 April - 1 October.
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La Cascade is situated between the river Armancon and the Bourgogne canal on the northeast side of Tonnerre. The 54 touring pitches with no defined boundaries are amongst the shade of mature trees, on level grass and are generally of a good size. All have electricity (10A) and several water points are provided around the site. The modern sanitary block is clean and well maintained but will probably struggle to meet the demand in high season. Just outside the campsite there is access to a shallow bathing part of the river with adjoining grassed area with picnic tables.
Tonnerre is in an area renowned for vineyards so there is plenty of opportunity to taste and buy the regional white wine. The town itself, despite being neglected, has two main attractions; the interesting town with its L'Hotel Dieu, a medieval hospital complex built in the 13th century and at the time the largest in France and also La Fosse Dionne, a natural water source producing 200 litres per second. The latter is a source of mystery.
Modern toilet block includes some washbasins in cabins. Facilities for disabled visitors. Washing machine and dryer. Motorhome services. Bar, restaurant and snack bar (from 2/7). Bread to order. Small, heated outdoor pool (8x4 m). TV room. Play area (under 5's). Children's clubs and entertainment (high season). Free WiFi at reception and restaurant.
- Accommodation to Rent
- American Motor Homes
- Bicycle Hire on Site
- Boat Launch Nearby
- Bar Nearby
- Bar on Site
- Childrens Play Area
- Lake/River Beach Nearby
- Fishing on Site
- Book Online
- Golf Nearby
- Facilities for disabled visitors
- Riding Nearby
- Indoor Pool Nearby
- Outdoor Pool Heated
- Outdoor Pool Nearby
- Outdoor Pool on Site
- Nature
- Shop Nearby
- Pets allowed
- Takeaway Food
- TV on Site
- Small Site
- Wifi Free
- Wifi Partial Site
A6 from Paris exit 20. A6 from Lyon exit 21. Follow signs from Tonnerre and on entering town, campsite is clearly signed.
Location Coordinates
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(2 bedrooms, sleeps 7: 1 double, 3 singles, bunk bed, sofa bed, pillows and blankets provided)
2 bedrooms, sleeps 7: 1 double, 3 singles, bunk bed, sofa bed, pillows and blankets provided
|heating, TV, shower, WC
|fitted kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, fridge
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|heating, shower, WC
|fitted kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, fridge
|table & chairs
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|Low Season (from) €280 per week
|High Season (from) €540 per week
|2 April - 13 November
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Even though the band had a hard time and endured minor misfortunes, it kept working on new albums. The musicians spouted fresh ideas connected with studio work and experiments. Changes were unavoidable. The year of 1966 summed up the results of the band's business. In 1965, the Beatles left for their last tour around the United Kingdom. After that, they performed only once – on May 1, 1966 at the Wembley stadium – and it was the last live concert of the singers in England. It was the first time when an album of the band – it was the Beatles Paperback Writer album – did not crown a pop chart right after release. The subsequent combination of tour performance and a calm work on preparation of the material for new songs was impossible. The final tour around USA was accomplished by the concert in San-Francisco on August, 29. In the tour, the band performed no songs from the latest album. Here are the words of Ringo Starr, "This all destroyed our work of art. The people's hubbub merely drew us to frustration and depression. I could not hear myself though there were lots of powerful boosters around me. We would stand too far from each other in concert halls. Sometimes I joined the song performance at the wrong moment because I could not understand which part of the song we were playing. It even could happen that we just pretended to be singing especially when we had tickling in our throats…" Do not lose your chance to download the Paperback Writer mp3 at www.mp3mixx.com!
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Mysterious Spheres of Costa Rica
Today I headed out early after a quick breakfast at my hotel in Glofito, a small fishing village on the southern coast of Costa Rica. The heat and humidity down here is brutal and I knew that I would have to get an early start. I was traveling through an area, known as the Diquís Delta, in the southernmost part of the Puntarenas Province of south eastern Costa Rica. Today's mission was to do some gold panning along a couple of the many rivers flowing out of the thick jungle covered mountains and into the shimmering blue Pacific Ocean.
Less than an hour into my trip, and shortly after passing a Police checkpoint I arrived at my destination on the banks of the Rio Oro or Gold River in English. I parked the Blazer, and donned my back pack and headed into the jungle and eventually down to the banks of the river.
The river is running low because we are in the dry season, and I scouted for some good locations over the rock strewn river bed, looking for a good bend in the river that would hopefully be a good place for some good pay dirt.
After a couple of hours digging a bunch of test holes and panning all the dirt I found very little color in my pan, defiantly not enough to continue expending more energy on this location. It was near noon, and I decided to head into a nearby town for some lunch.
I stopped in the little one horse town of Palmer Sur and found a typical small roadside Mom and Pop store with some cool drinks. Yes! After buying a sandwich and some cold bottled water, I headed across the street to a small park with lots of shade trees. After making quick work of my meal, still not sure what kind of meat was in it, and chugging down the much welcomed cold water I sat back against a tree and just relaxed for a bit, enjoying the occasional cool breeze that would come my way.
As I was looking around watching the people around me, I started noticing that the park was full of strange stone spheres placed haphazardly throughout the park. I decided to stroll through the park and examine these strange spheres. No two were alike, and they did not appear to be made of cement, but looked as though they were carved of a single stone. Several of them appeared to be damaged and repaired with mortar.
After making it back to my Hotel and getting a nice long shower, I got on line and decided to see what I could find out about these strange rocks. Turns out they are part of an archaeological site nearby known as Finca 6, or Farm 6. The location is currently closed to the public, but they are building a small museum on the site that they are calling "Las Bolas", or the balls in English.
Farm 6 was once owned by the United Fruit Company when the site was discovered while they were clearing land with bulldozers for a new banana plantation. The 10 acre site was littered with some 300 of these spheres, and apparently most have been scattered around the country in parks, museums and universities. Only a handful remain as they were found.
Archaeologist don't know much about them or their purpose, but say that they are all man-made stone balls and are perfectly spherical and range in weight up to 16 tons! No one is quite sure how old these spheres are (some estimates put them at about 2300 years), how they were made or what purpose they served. But studies suggest they were an important part of Costa Rica's ancient culture for over 1000 years.


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"When is the best time to schedule a school visit?" A very popular question from authors planning who plan to speak in schools. I book school visits from one month to a year in advance. The reason for a wide range is that most schools have limited budgets and a variety of time frames for scheduling. The best time for me to schedule is six months ahead.
When planning spring visits, send contact emails starting December 1st. The holidays are a rushed time. Many educators are planners and respond immediately. Follow up emails can start after January 15th. This gives the staff time to settle in after the new year. Non planners will find an urgent need to book an author visit.
If planning fall visits, send contact emails before May 1st. Emails after this date educators are in holiday mode mindset and ignore the email. I don't start emailing educators until a week before school starts in the fall.
Booking schools means planning life one year in advance. Middle and high schools may be different. No matter what age group, get your official fingerprint ID done. You can register at the county courthouse.
A great resource for scheduling is Jane R. Wood's Schools: A Niche Market for Authors.
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Cognitive Development, Most preschool and kindergarten children are in what Piaget described as the preoperational stage of cognitive development. Letters and numerals typically mean little to the three- to six-year-olds in this stage. These children use concrete rather than abstract symbols to represent objects and ideas (Bodrova & Leong, 1996). Through pretending, children develop the ability mentally to represent the world (Bredekamp, 1987; Stone, 1995). Reading requires a child to look at symbols or representations (i.e., letters and words) and extract meaning from them. A play-based curriculum offers children opportunities throughout the day to develop the ability to think abstractly by experiencing real objects using their senses (Bredekamp, 1987; Kostelnik, Soderman, & Whiren, 1993). Blocks can represent an airplane or a train. High heels can transform a preschooler into a mother or princess. Blocks and high heels are three dimensional, tangible objects. Sufficient practice using concrete objects as symbols is a necessary prerequisite to the use and comprehension of print (Stone, 1995).
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All power to interpret the Constitution shall be vested in the Congress, which from time to time shall render by majority vote, answers to questions of Constitutional interpretation certified to it by the United States Supreme Court.
As may be seen, the above proposed amendment is simply one sentence long. There follows a discussion of the reasoning behind the proposed amendment.
— Bishop Hoadly's sermon preached before the king, March 31, 1717
In 1803, Chief Judge John Marshall of the U.S. Supreme Court contrived for his court the power to "interpret" the Constitution in the case of Marbury v. Madison. Some may ask "How did John Marshall have a right to do this if what he did was nowhere provided for in the Constitution?" Others ask, "How did he get to be a judge in the first place if he was a high school dropout and never attended college?" (It may be said in Marshall's favor that he did not quit school because of a poor intellect but because he was needed to help raise his 14 younger brothers and sisters on the family farm.) At the age of 25, he studied law briefly at the College of William & Mary, which in those days did not require a high school or college diploma in order to take a few law courses. He was admitted to the Virginia bar as a lawyer. Pulling himself up by his own bootstraps, he lobbied for and received the powerful position of a Supreme Court appointment. Some would say he embodies the admonition of Alexander Pope: "A little learning is a dangerous thing. Drink deep or taste not the Pyerian spring."
Following the 1803 Marbury v. Madison decision, which John Marshall authored, THOMAS JEFFERSON, then President of the United States, stated: "It is a very dangerous doctrine to consider the judges as the ultimate arbiters of all constitutional questions. It is one which would place us under the despotism of an OLIGARCHY."
PRESIDENT JEFFERSON saw where this unconstitutionally usurped power would lead when he stated: "The Constitution . . . is a mere thing of wax in the hands of the judiciary which they may twist and shape into any form they please. It has long been my opinion, and I have never shrunk from its expression . . . that the germ of dissolution of our federal government is in the constitution of the federal Judiciary; working like gravity by night and by day, gaining a little today and a little tomorrow and advancing its noiseless step like a thief, over the field of jurisdiction, until all shall be usurped."
PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN added his wisdom at the time of his first inaugural address: "If the policy of the government upon vital questions is to be irrevocably fixed by decisions of the supreme court . . . the PEOPLE will have ceased to be their own rulers . . ." Lincoln knew the Constitution, and as a lawyer himself he knew the importance placed by the framers of the Constitution on SELF government; not 'COURT government.'
The preeminent constitutional law scholar PROFESSOR JOHN W. BRABNER-SMITH (founder of the International School of Law in Washington, DC, now the George Mason University Law School) summed up the differences between the court's own system of judicial interpretation versus the original system put in place by the framers of the Constitution as follows:
"THE SYSTEM OF JUDICIAL INTERPRETATION of the Constitution as the basis for determining our individual rights has, among others, the following fatally flawed characteristics:
- The debate among the Justices as to the approach to be used in interpreting the Constitution will continue – leaving our nation with the uncertainty, conflicting opinions and decisions based upon the personal values of the individual judges.
- Since there is no provision for the recognition of any "truth" or of any "principle" there can be no recognition of such a thing as "inalienable rights" in individuals.
- Since there are no "truths" or "principles" to be recognized then there is no basis for classifying anything as "right" or "wrong" – everything becomes relative.
- If by the term "ethics" we mean the establishment of a principle that is permanent then this system will not permit the establishment of an "ethic" but everything will fall under the general category of "situational ethics" where there is no right and no wrong but everything depends upon the facts of the situation.
This system will ultimately lead to tyranny of one form or the other, that is, the tyranny of "majority rule" or the tyranny of certain person or persons – the ultimate elimination of individual rights. . . . Professor John W. Brabner-Smith
Professor Brabner-Smith then contrasted the court's own system above with that intended by our forefathers as follows:
The SYSTEM ENVISIONED BY OUR FOREFATHERS has, among others, the following characteristics:
- All power not expressly given to governmental representatives, and this includes the judiciary as well as the elected representatives, is retained by the people.
- The "truths" that man is created, that there is a Creator, and that all men are endowed by their Creator with individual inalienable rights are recognized as the foundation of our government and can be taught in the public school as such.
- The existence of a Creator who possesses the power to endow individuals with inalienable rights is acknowledged as a "presupposition" or as "self-evident truth" and not as a religious belief or a religious matter.
- Powers are retained by the people as distinguished from all powers being vested in the government.
- The "rights" vested in the individual cannot be taken away by amendments to the Constitution or by statutes or by the court.
- The government can recognize or establish certain moral principles – recognize that certain actions are "right" and others are "wrong" – without becoming involved, as a nation, with any religion or religious belief.
- The approach of the government will be to determine the proper restriction, limitation or suspension of the exercise of a right rather than approach the questions by an interpretation of some provision in the Constitution to see if such right exits." . . . Professor John W. Brabner-Smith (founder of the International School of Law in Washington, DC, now the George Mason University Law School)
THE SYSTEM ENVISIONED BY OUR FOREFATHERS DID NOT CONTEMPLATE "JUDICIAL LEGISLATION," The Supreme Court and lesser courts are not intended to be legislative bodies. This proposed constitutional amendment embodies the wisdom of Thomas Jefferson and would divest the judiciary of 'interpretative power' over the Constitution, ending its ill-gained power to LEGISLATE, thereby restoring the vision and original intent of our forefathers.
In plain language at the very beginning of the Constitution, Article I, Section 1, we find these words:
"ALL LEGISLATIVE POWERS herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives." Article I, Section 1, United States Constitution
The Supreme Court's own web page states in pertinent part: "Few other courts in the world have the same AUTHORITY of constitutional INTERPRETATION and none have exercised it for as long or with as much influence." (They, of course, are referring to authority which Thomas Jefferson pointedly stated was never intended for the court. It was nowhere provided for in the Constitution.) The court, in speaking of its own self-assumed authority, not only declares that few other courts in the world have this same authority but that "none have exercised it for as long or with as much influence." Yes, they are correct. They have exercised quite a bit of "influence" over the lives of preborn children, and all of us as adults. If Thomas Jefferson were living, he would pronounce the court to be our modern-day "KING GEORGE III" from whom we need to declare our independence.
It is time to call a halt!
The only remedy is a Constitutional Amendment. The Constitution provides for amendments thereto as follows:
Article V
"The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress…"
Jefferson was vociferous and adamant in castigating his distant cousin, John Marshall, for taking it upon himself to seize power to "interpret" the Constitution. Such authority was not to be found in the Constitution itself. Judge Marshall simply pulled it out of thin air. Successive generations of the Supreme Court have built upon this power that Marshall invented to the point where it has snowballed and we find ourselves 'ruled by the Court' – the "oligarchy" that Jefferson foresaw.
Lincoln's words are worth repeating: "If the policy of the government upon vital questions is to be irrevocably fixed by decisions of the supreme court… the PEOPLE will have ceased to be their own rulers…."
The PEOPLE, through their elected representatives, make the laws. It is the people, through their elected representatives, who should have the sole authority to interpret their laws if such an interpretation is indeed needed. Our Constitution presently has 27 Amendments. Were this proposed Amendment to be embraced by the people and passed, it would be the 28th Amendment. For purposes of circulating it for consideration, we've taken the liberty of temporarily naming it the "Thomas Jefferson Amendment" because it would accomplish what he wanted to accomplish back in 1803 when he was president. He wanted the Court itself to be without power to "interpret the Constitution," an assumption he knew the framers of the Constitution shared.
Respectfully submitted for the
esteemed consideration of my countrymen
Rudolph Martin Palmer, Jr.
Attorney at Law Admitted to practice
before the U.S. Supreme Court since 1977.


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Drive Employee Engagement with HR Technology in JordanMenaItech
With the increased use of mobile technology, it is inevitable for HR executives to use HR technology for benefits administration to maximize employee engagement. HR technology in Jordan is the perfect self-service platform that makes HR management autonomous for the employees. Employees can now remotely access their plans, build a stronger commitment with their employer and engage in an educational environment that could help withjob development. In the end, employees are more satisfied and perform better at their jobs.
HR executives are also left with more time on their hands when employees are given the free reign to manage their own benefits. With more time, HR executives can now focus on other matters that will actually add value to the company, such as boosting team morale and fixing problem areas. It's important to ensure you are purchasing the right solution for your company, because it can be quite an investment. Here are a few things you need to consider before investing in HR technology in Jordan:
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Smartphones have made everything so easily accessible that you can't really blame smartphone users for seeking immediate gratification. The HR technology your company invests in should allow access to payroll, time off and benefits from mobile devices in real time. This will significantly cut down the time it takes for vacation time approval, submitting expense reports and other tedious HR tasks. Employees are tech-savvy more than ever, and it's about time that companies started making the administration of benefits more tech-friendly.
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As a photographer myself, I can only imagine how difficult it is to choose your photographer.
I thought I would put together some explanation of the different types of photographer, which will hopefully help you choose the right one for you.
1. The Traditional Photographer
The traditional wedding photographer will make sure that the "important" moments are captured e.g. first kiss, signing the register, cutting the cake, formal groups, etc. The photographs tend to be smiley, and looking at the camera. Not many photographers fall into this category these days, but there are a few old timers left.
• They are often reasonably priced.
• They cover the "essentials".
• Pictures can be a bit samey, not much creativity.
2. Documentary/Reportage/Photojournalist/ "Non Invasive" Photographer
A popular approach these days, especially with inexperienced photographers who have little training in wedding photography, and posing the bride and groom.
These guys will mingle with the wedding party to capture unique raw moments. They usually attend with as little equipment as possible, allowing them to move around easily. A documentary photographer is less likely to use any flash, and will often produce the results in black and white, with a 'gritty' look (eg showing every wrinkle). These photographers will learn to be stealthy and have an intuition for things that are about to happen.
Documentary photographers are not for everybody, because they really do document the day as it is. No filters, no posing, it's all about real moments.
• No interruption to the flow of the day.
• No posing, fixing dress, etc.
• No groups.
• No lighting equipment, which can be an issue in a poorly lit venue.
3. The Fine Art / Contemporary Photographer
We would class ourselves as a Contemporary/ Fine Art wedding photographer. Our aim is to shoot wonderful images at your wedding to create a wedding album that is beautiful and artistic. This means that we will guide you through the various stages of your wedding day, will pose you for your photographs, and will use extra lighting when required to add some extra wow to your images.
This of course does not mean that we will not be capturing relaxed unposed moments at the same time.
Working with my second photographer, we will produce a wonderful mixture of both.
With over twenty years of experience in wedding photography we have learned what works best. For example, posing the bride and groom actually makes them appear more natural. We can also make them appear slimmer or taller. The wedding dress receives special attention, and is always perfectly placed when we set up your photographs.
We believe a wedding day is the perfect time for beautiful retouched portraits.
And of course a great time for the guys to get together for a photoshoot too.
If you would like to chat some more about your wedding photography, and browse our beautiful wedding albums, just get in touch to arrange a time when we can sit down together. Simply post a comment below to contact us, and we will get right back to you.
All the best,
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Birkenstock sandals have become a hot item for both men and women, not only because they are comfortable and conform to your feet with features like toe grip and arch and heel support, but simply because they're trendy and stylish.
However, for those who prefer not to spend $100+CAD for sandals, there are other just as stylish alternatives available. I myself have purchased two pairs of sandals that are similar to the Arizona and Gizeh Birkenstock style, one pair from Joe Fresh and one from H&M. Though they may not have contoured and cork footbeds that fit like Birkenstock footwear do, they are still comfy to wear on a daily basis and less than 50% of the price!
Since the thong and two-strap style are some of the most popular trends in sandal designs these days, chances are you can find them at fashion-forward retail stores like Forever 21, Zara, Gap, Joe Fresh, H&M (mentioned above) and footwear stores that carry the latest styles. I'll always see the value in owning a pair of Birkenstock because you get comfort, style and quality, but sometimes you just can't beat the price of the look-alikes, and there's nothing wrong with adding a couple more options to your shoe wardrobe!


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This might be old news for some, but I just found out SNSD is the face of the Nintendo DSi in Korea. A couple weeks ago, I went into a video game store to look for a charger for my DSi since mine from back home doesn't work here. They didn't have any…yet! Turns out, the DSi was just released 4 days ago on April 15. So I googled Nintendo DSi Korea and was surprised to see SNSD pop up. If they had come out with a song for the DSi, they would've been my new favorite group. Too bad!
Now that the DSi is finally out in Korea, I can buy accessories for my DSi! Maybe I'll go back this week and try to buy a charger. I definitely want a cute skin and case, too. Come on Korea, get on it! Lamb-Lamb better hook it up!
I'm actually surprised the DSi came out so late in Korea. I don't know if that's the norm, I just assumed they have stuff sooner than the US, or at least at around the same time. The DSi came out a little over a year ago in the US. I pre-ordered mine and picked it up after midnight lol. With the exception of myself, of course, all the nerds and gamers were out for that. I think the DS lite and DSi are great!! I recommend it to anyone if you have ever considered buying one. Get it!


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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Talisman: Haiku
11 comments:
- Janie Woods said...
How cute!! Reminds me of Lammie!
- October 13, 2009 at 7:55 AM
- Quiet Paths said...
This really grabbed at my motherly heart strings. It reminded me of such comfort tokens our boys clutched when they were small. Heart warming and very insightful post.
- October 13, 2009 at 8:41 AM
- Tammie Lee said...
oh, you have gone through some hard times! May this talisman continue to protect you and yours.
- October 13, 2009 at 2:19 PM
- Pam said...
Talismans work their magic for a while and then we out grow them. I am glad that you are still hanging on to it - maybe someday she'll want it back.
- October 13, 2009 at 2:27 PM
- zoya gautam said...
.. a truly wonderful post ..
many thanks for sharing it ..
- October 13, 2009 at 2:58 PM
- Kathiesbirds said...
A sweet poem that I understood even before I read the equally sweet story that goes with it!
- October 13, 2009 at 3:25 PM
- SandyCarlson said...
This touched my heart. And spoke to me. Wow.
My daughter is about that age and still takes her talisman--a blanket--everywhere.
- October 13, 2009 at 5:53 PM
- Caloden said...
Everybody needs a rock.
- October 13, 2009 at 6:08 PM
- Anne said...
There are times when I could use something like that to sooth me. Too bad it doesn't work for her now that she is 11.
- October 14, 2009 at 11:44 AM
- Jim said...
A touching haiku. Those were the days!
Our daughter had Doggie Duke. A lady friend made him for her. He is in our attic now.
- October 14, 2009 at 1:28 PM
- Gel said...
Oh, my heart is thumping. Our daughter has a cuddly talisman from years past that she took with her to college. This story of yours- heartwarming.
- October 14, 2009 at 10:03 PM
The Cover of Life
We shipped the very heavy, very expensive-to-ship box that contains a treasure trove of photos and mementos that my Mom had stored in her ga...
Something is happening in my life right now that I waver between sharing and keeping to myself. And I say I waver only because I'm a firm be...
As an infant, we have the power to induce love and tenderness in the toughest of men and women. As a young child, we have the power to soar ...


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UCCR Educators Scholarship: Peacebuilders of Tomorrow Award Recipients
Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions in promoting peace and leadership in youth!
Bryant Baird
Glendale Elementary School
Bryant Baird has worked as an educator for Salt Lake School Districtfor26 years. He has taught elementary students, K-6, and middle school, 6-8. He has also taught several adult ESL classes. He currently teaches math labs, College and Career Awareness and CTE. Bryant loves working with the diverse population at Glendale Middle School, which is an intake school for refugees in Salt Lake City. Many of his students have experienced conflict that is beyond their ability to comprehend. Bryant strives to make his classroom a safe place where all are welcome and where all can tell their stories. Bryant will use the scholarship funds to purchase quilting frames and quilting supplies for his classroom. Students design quilting blocks that tell their individual stories, and they love seeing them come together to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. They learn how to contribute their unique ideas and perspectives on a shared project. They learn to listen and appreciate others' stories and backgrounds. They make new friends, and they learn some basic sewing skills along the way. The quilts will be donated to local refugee agencies, the Homeless Youth Resource Center and Shriners Hospital.
Dane Hess
Glendale Middle School
Mr. Hess plans to use the scholarship funds to purchase team-building equipment, such as low ropes course equipment. He uses the equipment for activities involving team-building and problem-solving. In these activities, conflicts and problems inevitably arise as the teams work together. Then he draws conversations out of the experience regarding the conflicts and the resolution of the conflicts.
Javier Viana
North West Middle School
Salt Lake City School District
Javier Viana has worked as an educator for Salt Lake City School District for seven years. For the past two years, Viana has taught Techniques for Tough Times, a research-based, field-tested, hands-on curriculum designed to develop social and emotional learning, to students at Northwest Middle School. Viana received guidance from Leigh VandenAkker, who developed the curriculum at East High School.
Viana innovated within this curriculum by designing and implementing a student-led mediation program for schools. He trains students to resolve interpersonal conflicts using a graphic organizer and communication techniques. As a result of his guidance, students in this mediation program are able to focus on what the "real problem" is, as well as the other person's point of view, which has led to understanding and developing empathy. By the end of each mediation session, students work collectively to figure out the "win-win" solution to their conflict. Students involved report a sense of ownership of their school and relationships, as well as increased confidence and self-worth. Viana was honored to receive the Peacebuilder Scholarship Award funds, and plans to use them to pay student mediators for their hard work next year.
Tami Ewell
Copper Mountain Middle School
Jordan School District
Tami Ewell has been a teacher for 12 years. She currently teaches ninth grade English at Copper Mountain Middle School in Jordan School District. Tami loves to read, travel, and go jeeping with her family all over Utah. Last summer, Tami was able to travel with Global Education Allies to Rwanda where she worked with teachers, law students, and others at the Nyanza law school. They studied conflict resolution through the Arbinger Institute and then collaborated with the Rwandans on creating conflict resolution lessons and activities for students from elementary age to adults. They co-taught those lessons at different schools in Nyanza. Tami was also able to teach those same lessons to her students this fall. Tami recognizes the important role that schools play in educating students on peace building skills and she looks forward to using the scholarship to develop more collaborative projects with her students and students in other countries to further their understanding of conflict resolution and to assist them in developing a global perspective. Tami would also like to use the scholarship to further explore is Online Dispute Resolution. Students are very involved in social media and are in need of learning conflict resolution skills that apply to online situations.
Mrs. Leigh VandenAkker
East High School
"Techniques for Tough Times"
Leigh M. VandenAkker is Utah's 2012 Teacher of The Year and winner of Utah's 2011 Golden Apple Award. She is a 2015 recipient of the prestigious Huntsman Award. As co-author of Techniques for Tough Times™, Leigh has trained teachers nationwide, providing insight and support by educating teachers in classroom management and how to teach SEL. She presented recently on "Whole Child vs. No Child" at SXSWEDU. With over 20 years experience in the educational setting, Leigh has developed strategies and techniques that really work in today's classrooms. Designed to aid classroom teaching of communication and anger management skills, her curriculum supports the strategies for teaching metacognition. Students learn to self-advocate, have a voice and use higher order thinking skills to power through life's obstacles. Leigh holds a M.Ed. degree as well as certifications in Special Education, Criminology and Corrections, ESL, and Conflict Resolution (communication, mediation, negotiation.) She is highly skilled in program development and coordination. Her particular expertise is with "at-risk" populations, grant proposal writing and program management. Leigh just returned from visiting the country of Brazil as a 2012 Pearson Global Scholar, where she had the unique opportunity to examine its education system. She is recognized as a consummate professional who cares deeply for students, she is a full-time public high school teacher. VandenAkker is presently teaching at East High School in Salt Lake City School District. She is currently serving on the Utah Education Association Teachers Excellence Task Force. You can find out more about her by viewing her recent TED talk.
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Heather Threlkeld has a Bachelors Degree from Utah State University in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters of Art in Teaching Secondary Science with an emphasis on Biology. She lives in Centerville, Utah and has worked for LPA since 2014. email@example.com
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What To Do Over Winter Break
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Winter break is quickly approaching, December 18th through January 1st. Some ideas to do are: bake cookies, volunteer, go ice skating, create crafts, sit in and watch Netflix, plan a Christmas party, and of course hang out with friends.
With the holidays around the corner you have to have cookies and many treats. So, why not make them yourself. There are over 20 recipes to chose from on allrecipes.com . Delish.com also has over 83 easy recipes.
If you want to give back this holiday season there are a bunch of volunteer opportunities. For example, there is Bag Packing at Second Harvest where volunteers will sort and pack food for school children on the 18th of December. There is also BINGO night with seniors and adults on the 19th of December. Then, on the 20th, there is a Sort and Serve at the Cleveland Food Bank. But, if you want to help out closer to Columbus, you can visit the Lutheran Social Services website for more volunteering opportunities.
There is always the option of going ice skating. The Chiller is open every day from 6 am to 10:30 pm. They also host many events from basic ice skating lessons to the Girl Scouts Glide 'n' Slide and the Chiller Ice Rinks/Boy Scouts of America Belt Loop Program. You can find more information on The Chiller's website.
If you don't want to go out and would rather stay inside, you could always do some crafts. Pinterest has a wide selection of crafts and all around cute ideas to create. They also have tutorials on how to knit hats and scarfs, how to make simple snowmen and Christmas tree Decorations.
There is also the option of sitting in and binge-watching Netflix movies. Some Holiday movies to watch are: Dr.Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Prince, The Christmas Project, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Get Santa and many more.
If you want to have some extra fun you could always plan a winter party, or simply hang out with a bunch of friends. Not only does Pinterest have a bunch of crafts and treats but, they also have many ideas for themes and decorations for any winter party. A couple theme ideas are a winter wonderland or a new year's eve party.
Cloey Yeakel, a student at Thomas Worthington High School, will be spending some of her break working at her Grandma's bakery, "Sweet Madeline's LLC", where they sell delicious treats like cookies, cinnamon rolls and pies. You also have the choice to order personalized cupcakes, cakes and cookies.
There are many options as to what to do over winter break. Makenna Ralph, another student at Thomas Worthington High School, said "over winter break I'll be watching Christmas movies on Netflix and going to many holiday light shows."


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The 26-year-old television presenter and former reality TV star was given a rousing cheer as he entered the studio led by the hand by his mother.
Despite telling the audience he felt "fine", Osbourne said he had learned MS "is a completely unpredictable disease."
The young father first went public with the news of his health in an interview with People magazine.
He told People he realised something was wrong just last month after losing his vision in one eye.
On The Talk, which was broadcast on Wednesday, Osbourne said his sight had returned "about 80 per cent" and doctors "don't know if it will ever improve beyond that."
Multiple sclerosis attacks the brain and spinal cord, and can cause mild problems or serious disability, such as paralysis.
The former reality star became a father to his first child in April. He and fiancée Lisa Stelly welcomed daughter Pearl in April.
Osbourne gained fame as a teenager when his heavy metal musician father and his mother allowed the family to be profiled in the MTV reality show The Osbournes.
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DonnaI'm really sorry to hear you are so allergic to CARBON DIOXIDE, which is what the new EPA rule is about. Probably with the 'skyrocketing' costs of electricity that Obama has envisioned in your future, you'll have to keep the windows open and the air conditioning off since you might not be able to afford it. Millions won't. So you'll have to put up with the pollen and other things that blow on the wind all the time, instead of using your house air filter to filter them out. It's really nothing less than Obama's war on America's ability to compete and create jobs. High price energy is killing Europe and it's ability to compete. They talk of 'energy poverty' in Britain...rates there and in Germany are 3 times the US average. But celebrate...you'll breathe easier knowing that Obama's flawed plan to put 2 million more workers out of work isn't going to do a dang thing. Those folks in WV and KY will sit around at home burning their old wood stoves, spewing 10 times the pollutants while they sit around and moan that they no longer have jobs. And you'll get to pay more taxes to give them food stamps and other welfare, instead of them being productive citizens. t.
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