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Float in an otherworldly environment filled with magical sea creatures, and explore a new side of San Diego. La Jolla Cove is one of the best places to snorkel in all of Southern California, and its calm waters are perfect for kids, teens, and beginners. Experienced snorkelers can set out onto their own, but for an in-depth experience, you can sign up for a guided tour of the underwater realm. Most tours provide everything you need for a snorkeling adventure, including a mask, snorkel, and fins. You'll also receive expert instruction from your guide, who will point out unique rock formations, plants, animals, caves, and more. You'll see incredible sea creatures, such as anemones, sea cucumbers, sea stars, and colorful Garibaldi. Are you ready for an underwater adventure?
Several companies offer snorkeling tours in La Jolla, including Bike & Kayak Tours and La Jolla Kayak. Need help making arrangements, or finding things to do in San Diego? Our concierge team is always here to help you out. As a guest of our hotel, you'll be treated to numerous services, modern amenities, and special perks. Do you have questions about snorkeling, or about our hotel? Contact us at your convenience at 1 (858) 454-3001 for more information, and to book your reservation.


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About The Teacher
Paradise Wellness is a Wellness Vacation concept created by Chef Skai Juice. She has hosted retreats here in Luquillo, Puerto Rico since 2009. Her goal is to provide a modest and affordable, natural living vacation experience where people can come, stay, eat well, get pampered, and do so without breaking pocket. Retreats are now housed in the Casa Del Sol (contact info blocked) is situated in the heart of the town of Luquillo. Skai Juice specializes in Vegan Cooked and Raw wellness programs including Juice Feasting and Coconut Water Detox Cleanses.

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One of my greatest goals in creating this site is to share herbal information from a Christian perspective with others. New classes are being developed and will be released as they are completed.
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Membership in the VCHA, Inc. includes individuals or organizations involved in the provision or facilitation of services and/or care to a patient/client in their home setting. Membership shall be recognized through one's Umbrella Organization, which is defined as an individual, parent corporation, or entity, which may or may not have separate and unique divisions denoted with their own tax identification numbers. Each Umbrella Organization shall be allowed two memberships known as Active Membership. Each active membership will be listed in ONLY ONE SERVICE CATEGORY.
Annual Membership dues include:
- Six lunches and featured presentation for one company representative per year
- One vote per company
- Contact Hour(s) as applicable for Continuing Education Unit
- Listing in the VCHA Directory in one category
*Membership is dependent upon the successful completion of the application process. See links at the bottom of this page for membership applications. All required collateral is listed on this form.
Active Membership: Active Members are required to serve on a committee. Please state your committee preference on your membership application.
Dues for 1 year of membership: $250.00
Non-Active Membership: Non-Active Members are not required to serve on a committee.
Dues for 1 year of membership: $275.00
Additional active members for the year: Each Umbrella Organization shall be allowed additional members under the same company/category. There is no limit to the number of Active Members. However, these individuals will not be eligible to hold office in the association.
Dues for 1 year of membership: $200.00 (under the same company/category)
Additional charges for guest of member: $30.00/person/meeting
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Infiniti to debut new sports sedan in Detroit
The sports sedan is expected to be the next-gen G sedan.
Infiniti has confirmed that it will introduce a brand new luxury sports sedan at the Detroit Motor Show that will open its doors next January. Although the automaker has yet to confirm this, the car is widely believed to be the next-generation of the G sedan.
The next Infiniti G will ride on the same rear-wheel drive platform as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, an arrangement that is made possible thanks to Renault-Nissan's partnership with Daimler. Infiniti engineers will also raid the German firm's parts bin to give the G more efficient gasoline- and diesel-burning powerplants.
In an interview with England's Autocar, Infiniti chief designer Shiro Nakamura explained that the next-generation 3-Series-fighter will be "much sportier and more dynamic than the current car." Like the current model, the next G will be offered as a sedan, a coupe and a convertible, though only the sedan will be on hand at the Detroit show. The two-door models are expected to bow later next year or in early 2014.
The new G range is expected to bear a proper M3 rival. Branded under Infiniti's IPL label, the high-performance G could use a twin-turbocharged V6 rated at well over 400 horsepower.
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White vase TESTA
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Exceptional vase, French designer object
Home décor
Inspired by the heritage of Sicilian potters who depicted the heads of the Roman Gods, the TESTA vase is designed with Pucci De Rossi's trademark geometric precision. With its refined hexagonal forms and fragmented volumes, this hybrid object is halfway between a vase and a hat stand but if you turn it upside down it becomes a conventional vase. The light catches on all of its rounded outline's facets giving a new valorising interpretation of the flower vase.
Limoges porcelain
Unglazed on the outside and glazed on the inside
Height : 12,6"
Width : 7,1"
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Pucci de Rossi, by Jean-Louis Gaillemin
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Setting Up a Secure BYOD Environment for Companies through IT Services Management
Despite the potential for personal mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, to raise productivity and reduce costs, their usage may pose security risks for critical business data. Companies considering the adoption of these devices will need the guidance of a capable IT firm that provides IT services management to establish a secure BYOD (bring your own device) environment for their employees.
A growing preference for the use of personal mobile devices among employees has grown over the years. One reason for this is that they get to use applications they are familiar with, allowing them to be more productive. Another is that these devices allow them to work remotely anytime, as long as there is Internet connectivity. Companies also recognize how a BYOD scheme will enable them to reduce hardware costs and energy expenditures if employees can work from home.
However, security remains an issue when embracing this scheme. Most companies have security policies, including the configuration of in-house computers and networks, to protect sensitive corporate data. Personal smartphones, tablets, or laptops may not have been properly configured with the right security programs needed to prevent security breaches. Furthermore, employees, who have full control over their devices, may not be following security policies strictly upon using them. If you ever need IT services, then check out the
Companies must address these concerns in light of possible hacker attacks and breaches on these devices. Reliable IT firms can help them set up a BYOD strategy to prevent these security breaches. This begins with understanding their goals with respect to personal devices. These generally fall within four categories:
- Limited: Companies requiring high control of information usually allow the use of devices they provide. Since personal mobile devices have no access to the network, there is no need to set up a BYOD policy.
- Basic: Organizations, such as libraries, that aim to have their resources accessed would welcome a BYOD policy with very minimum security requirements, such as for the protection of financial information.
- Enhanced: Businesses that allow different levels of access for different users would require a wide range of policies. For instance, healthcare organizations that allow GE LOGIQ P5 ultrasound machine access for guests also have a secured gateway for doctors to access private medical records through their devices.
- Next-generation: Certain companies would encourage the use of personal devices to be able to reap the benefits of their usage. Retailers, for instance, make use of applications that would give their customers a better shopping experience.
Upon determining the BYOD policy that applies to them, companies can now choose the IT infrastructure that can support it. Businesses can opt for a point solution approach to deliver the policy, whereby each device is configured separately in light of the overall goals of the company to ensure security. Upon determining the BYOD policy that applies to them, companies can now choose the IT infrastructure that can support it. Businesses can opt for a point solution approach to deliver the policy, whereby each device is configured separately in light of the overall goals of the company to ensure security. This is not a decision to be taken lightly, as a lax BYOD policy may be detrimental to individual employees and even to the company as a whole. Some aspects of a strict restriction on a personal device policy may be met with negativity by employees, but in the end that negativity is worth the potential ramifications of a breach in security. Once the decision is made, the IT infrastructure should soon follow. Separate configurations for devices have their benefits, as employees will most likely be unanimously happier with this option.
On the other hand, they can take the unified network architecture approach through which point solutions are integrated on the level of the network, and all the devices and users can be seen and easily managed. Through this second approach, users are empowered to use their mobile devices while ensuring that the critical business data stays protected.


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We require the most rigorous qualifications of Erie tutors, in addition to a background check. Only a tiny fraction of those candidates who apply ultimately make it through our demanding interview process. From this elite group, an expert director will help you find the best tutor to meet your individual needs – and we stand behind your satisfaction with our money-back guarantee.
Exceptional tutors individualize all lessons to address students' specific academic needs. Tutors provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring in the comfort of your home, online, or wherever is convenient for you.
About Erie
Erie, CO, is named after Erie, PA, the hometown of one of its earliest settlers. The art community is very strong, and is led by a group of about 70 artists known as the Arts Coalition of Erie. Several art shows are available for viewing at any given time, with exhibits in the venues changing every two months. Erie is under a half-hour drive from both Denver and Boulder, so it is close to all of the amenities of the larger cities.
The schools in the city are a part of the Saint Vrain Valley School District, and most students will attend Erie High. Private Erie tutoring, either online or in-home, is a great way to get supplemental custom-tailored instruction to help with your course or test prep. Most nearby colleges are in Boulder, with the best including Naropa University, University of Colorado, and Regis University. If you are looking for private instruction to help you get into your top college, online or in-home test prep tutoring in Erie, CO, is available to help you work towards your goals.


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- Adobe Connect
- Blackboard Collaborate
- Flipped Classrooms
- How-to
- Instructional Media Services
- Rates & Billing
- Recording
- Technical Support
- WebEx
- WisLine Anytime
- WisLine Anytime Resources & Tips
- WisLine Anytime Video
- WisLine Audio Plus Reserved
- WisLine Suite
- WisLine Video
- WisLine Web
- WisLine Web Resources
Most Pyle Center Rooms:
Speciality Rooms:
Pyle Center Room 235 – Basic Presentation
Pyle Center Room 235 – Advanced Presentation
Pyle Center Room 235 – Distance Education
You can view more information about the flipped classrooms at ICS at: ics.uwex.edu/instructional-media-services/flipped-classrooms/.
Download the screen layout options for WisLine Video conferences.
The charges for using WebEx through WisLine Web are:
- Conference: $0.16 / minute / connection plus $.029 / minute / audio line
- Recording line: $0.189 / minute (one line is required for recording)
- Recording storage: Ten day free storage. Files are automatically deleted from the server after ten days. A storage fee will be charged if the storage time is extended.
Click here for all WisLine Web rates and services.
Yes. Click here to download and save the WisLine Anytime User Guide in pdf format.
Dashboard Moderator Interface Tools
These audio conference host controls are designed to work with most common web browsers, without requiring any additional plug-in software or downloads.
Conference Commands
Call Me – A convenient option for the host to join their personal audio conference call by being dialed out to from the audio conference. Note: the Call Me feature can also be used to dial-out to and designate multiple individuals as "host" in order to prevent their lines from being muted when the Mute All feature is used.
Launch a web conference – Starts a web conference. This will open another window.
Mute All – Mutes All participant lines.
Unmute All – Removes mute from All participant lines.
Roll Call – Plays a roll call of all participant name recordings to the host. Note: Name Record must be selected as a Conference Preference prior to the start of the call.
Operator – Requests private operator assistance for the host. Note: the host will be removed from the conference call as the private operator assistance is being provided.
Call Participants – Allows the host to dial out to parties not on the conference call. Select Call Participants and enter name and telephone number. For all calls, including local, enter the telephone number with area code (do not enter 1), then select "Dial." Note: during the participant dial-out, the host is removed from the conference call to allow them to speak privately to the dialed-out participant. After the called party answers, select "Connect" to join both to the conference call, or "Disconnect" to disconnect party and rejoin the conference call. This feature is only available with reservationless audio conferencing service.
Lock/Unlock Conference – Locks the audio conference to prevent additional participants from joining the call. After selecting "Lock," this control will change to "Unlock Conference." This feature is only available with reservationless audio conferencing service.
Start Recording/Stop Recording – Records the audio conference call. Host and all participants will receive an audio prompt whenever call recording is started or stopped. After selecting "Start Recording", this control will change to "Stop Recording". This feature is only available with reservationless audio conferencing service.
Participant List – Displays a snapshot of the audio participants, providing both print & download controls. Note: participant names must be populated by using the Edit Name feature or by utilizing the participant PIN import feature.
Chat – Enables a secure chat session between the host and operator and between the host and speakers. This feature is only available with an operator attended audio conferencing service.
Q&A Control – Provides host access to view and manage participant queuing during a Q&A session. This feature is only available with operator attended audio conferencing service.
Poll Responses – Provides host access to view audio conference polling results. This feature is only available with operator attended audio conferencing service.
End Conference – Ends the audio conference and moderator session. This feature is only available with reservationless audio conferencing service. An operator will assist with ending the conference for all attended audio conferencing services.
Log Out – Closes the moderator tool session. This feature does not end the audio conference.
Participant Line Controls
Mute individual lines by selecting the Mute checkbox. Once muted, lines can be un-muted by de-selecting the Mute checkbox.
To name a participant line, select the Edit Name icon , enter the name and select the Save button.
Identify participants with host-only playback of recorded name by selecting the Playback icon. Note: Name Record must be selected as a Conference Preference prior to the start of the call.
Disconnect participants by selecting the Disconnect icon. Redial with the Redial icon. Redial utilizes the Call Participants dial-out feature.
Remove all disconnected lines from the moderator tool by selecting the Remove icon. Note: selecting a single Remove icon will remove (all) disconnected lines from the viewable participant list and from the moderator tool generated Participant List (see Participant List conference command above).
Participant data that is shown in the moderator tool can be reordered or sorted using the (sort symbol) that is located in the header of that sort enabled field.
You can compare the major services and rates for the three web conference applications supported by ICS.
There is much more information available for Blackboard Collaborate presenters and participants on the Blackboard Collaborate web site. Here are our most requested links (pages will open in a new window):
Currently, there are two web conference applications available through WisLine Web.
- WebEx is offered through our WisLine Anytime service. WebEx is one of the leading web conference platforms. It is fully integrated with our WisLine Anytime audio conference service, and offers many professional features in the standard setup. WebEx through WisLine Web allows you to host web conferences whenever and wherever you want with up to 150 phone lines and web licenses available when you need them. No scheduling or reservations are necessary. More information about WebEx.
- Blackboard Collaborate is offered through our partnership with the UW System. It provides many tools and features that educators use for interaction and collaboration with students and colleagues. When you need phone audio with Blackboard Collaborate, ICS can reserve your Blackboard Collaborate meeting or class with an accompanying WisLine Anytime audioconference. More information about Blackboard Collaborate.
Coming August 1, 2013 – WisLine Web will offer Adobe Connect support. Adobe Connect is another industry leader in web conferencing and allows you to host and store your files, recordings, and presentations in your Adobe Connect meeting space at no extra charge. You can use either the built-in VoIP (voice over Internet) for audio or choose the accompanying anytime audio conference. More information about Adobe Connect is coming soon.
The ICS helpdesk is available by phone at: 1-800-442-4614 or 608-262-3399.
More technical support contact information is available on the ICS support page.
Click here for the rates for videoconference bridging and associated charges.
The rates for WisLine Anytime reservationless audio conferences are posted here.
Download the full list of WisLine Anytime, WisLine Audio Plus and WisLine Web rates (pdf).
Click here for rates for audio plus reserved conferences.
Download a PDF with rates for all WisLine Anytime and Audio Plus services.
Express Join
- Operator assisted for presenters.
- Presenters receive the continuous support and active conference management of an experienced operator.
- Participants simply join the event with a toll-free telephone number and passcode, ensuring that the event always starts on time and with the right people there.
Event Manager
- Combines the benefits and features of a traditional operator-assisted audio conference with the speed and convenience of an automated conference, making your conferencing events even more productive and easier to manage.
- Participants register through an online site and receive email notification of their phone number and passcode.
Conference Manager
- Conference Manager gives you continuous support for your most important, high visibility conferencing events. Experienced operators actively manage the conference and offer assistance for queuing questioners, polling participants, and exchanging information with the conference host.Participants register through an online site and receive email notification of their phone number and passcode.
- A dedicated conference manager handles all the administrative details of your event, so you can concentrate on the content and flow of the call.
The rates for Instructional Media Services (IMS) packages and services are posted here.
To start a call:
- Dial in to the toll-free number and follow the recorded prompts.
- Enter the conference passcode followed by the # sign.
- PressNext, enter the moderator Code. Entering the moderator code starts the conference and allows all participants to talk.
To end a call:
- Calls end when all participants (including the moderator) hang up their phones.
Participants dial the toll-free number and enter only the conference passcode. If the moderator has not yet activated the conference participants will be placed on music hold until the moderator enters the moderator passcode.
Online Dashboard
The online dashboard is optional. You can host conference calls at any time using only your dial-in number and passcodes. The online dashboard does give you access to many extra features, however. If you wish to monitor your 24 x 7 usage, host web conferences, or use the online moderator tools, or download recordings you will need to create a dashboard account.
Get started with the dashboard
- Click in your moderator email to get started.
- You will receive an email containing a link to verify and create your dashboard account.
- Your email address is your dashboard username. You will be asked to create a password which is known only to you. Please be sure to save your password.
- If you forget your password you can re-set it from the Conference Center homepage (www.yourconferencecenter.com/uwex). Click "retrieve password" from the myAccount Dashboard Log In. You will receive an email with instructions for re-setting your password. Be patient. It can take a few minutes to receive the email.
NOTE: After three unsuccessful dashboard log-in attempts, you will be locked out of your account and will not be able to hold conferences or access your dashboard. If this happens, please call ICS immediately, and we will have your account re-set manually.
All WisLine Anytime conferences can easily be recorded. There is no charge to record and download audio conferences. To record a conference do the following:
- After you dialed in to your conference as a moderator, hit *2 your phone to start recording
- To finish a recording hit *2 again.
- Log in to your dashboard to download the file. Files are recorded in mp3 format and are stored on the server for 10 days following your conference. You will receive an email notice when your file is available to download and a reminder message to download your file 3 days before the file deletion date.
Seventy-five lines are available to each host per meeting by default. The number can be increased to a maximum of 150 lines per host. A host can have multiple meetings each with up to 150 lines available. Each meeting will have its own unique passcode.
After you've set up your WisLine Anytime account you'll receive a moderator invitation with all of the details you'll need to access your account and host conference calls. In addition you'll receive a particpant invitation. Whenver you wish to hold a conference simply forward the participant invitation to your participants. Everyone dials in to the toll-free number. Hosts enter their special host passcode, participants enter the participant passcode and the meeting begins.
Simply request a WisLine Anytime account. You can do that by:
- Filling out the online account request form, or
- Sending an email to email@example.com, or
- Calling us at 608-262-4342 or toll-free at 855-289-9177
Yes. International calls are enabled in WisLine Anytime. When you create your 24 x 7 subscription, you can choose to activate International Freephone Service (ITFS) which will enable the international toll-free service. That allows participants to dial a toll-free long distance number for their country or locality at no charge to them. There is a higher per minute long distance charge for those calls.
The rate is dependent upon the country calling. The WisLine Anytime team can give you quotes on those rates upon request.
After creating your account, you can log in to view your account and manage conferences at yourconferencecenter.com/uwex.
Yes. Technical support is available whenever you're in a meeting by dialing *0 on your phone keypad. If you are having difficulty joining a meeting dial 1-800-766-1863. Please be prepared to give the operator either the host's name, the meeting title, or the confirmation number of the meeting.
WisLine Anytime is currently available to any governmental agency (local, State or Federal), UW System Institutions and departments, and any non-profit organization.
We can bill WisLine Anytime to any existing WisLine Audio account, or we can set up a new account for billing. We send you an invoice, and you can pay by credit card through our secure online payment system. UW-Extension departments can pay using internal funding.
After your new WisLine Anytime is assigned, you'll be issued your own host passcode, which will not change, and will allow you to hold conferences at any time, anywhere. You can re-use your passcode at any time and only you will have access to your moderator passcode.
Yes. As a WisLine Anytime meeting host, you'll be able to record your meeting using touchtone commands or by using your online account dashboard. Conferences are recored in .mp3 format, and can be downloaded and saved from the online dashboard. You will receive an email notice when your recording is available for download.
Recordings are available on the MyAccount dashboard for 10 days following the conference at no charge and must be downloaded within those 10 days. There is no charge for recording. You will be charged the per minute charge (2.9 cents) for one recording line in addition to the line charges for your conference. There is an extra charge to retrieve recordings which have been archived. Please see the rates page for more details.
Option 1
You can configure your laptop to connect with Extension Conference Center LCD projectors and monitors. Presenters using their own laptops must have administrative rights to them. "Administrative rights" means that you have permission to change settings, download material, and reconfigure settings. If you own your laptop, you have administrative rights. If you're using a corporate computer, you may or may not have administrative rights. Please check with your desktop administrator before your presentation to assure that you have administrative rights.
When connecting to portable projectors and room systems, presenters need to know how to toggle between internal and external monitors. Presenters must have all accessories including: power supply, mouse, and adaptors necessary to connect to a standard 15-pin VGA connector.
How to Configure Your Laptop
The configurations necessary to connect a laptop to an LCD projector or monitor in the Extension Conference Centers are:
- Set resolution to 1024×768
- Set scan rate to 60Hz
- Set colors to lowest level
- Disable hibernation/sleep
- Disable screen saver
- Be aware of anti-spyware, anti-virus, and firewall dialog boxes/scheduled scans
If you can't configure your laptop in advance, contact us at least 24 hours before your program start so we can test your laptop. This will save presentation time and minimize disruption.
Option 2:
ICS can configure your laptop. We will diagnose, resolve, or suggest alternate solutions. The minimum charge will be one hour of technical support ($100 per hour).
Option 3:
ICS can provide a laptop for presenters using the Extension Conference Centers ($90 per day). ICS strongly encourages presenters to carry back-ups of their files on USB drives or CDs in the event an alternate computer is needed.
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Chinese New Year, perhaps the most widely celebrated holiday in the world, is coming soon! Knowing how to say "happy new year" in Chinese will come in useful no matter where you happen to live.
Families and friends will be sharing special food and time together; a whole list of centuries-old superstitions and beliefs will be observed to make the new year the most prosperous yet hopefully.
With vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations taking place from Sydney to San Francisco, you'll have plenty of opportunities to show your respect and well wishes if you know how to say happy new year in Chinese!
An Introduction to Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is huge. With people scattered around the globe observing the Lunar New Year, you'll find major celebrations with fireworks, parades, and festivities in nearly every major city.
Although the first few days are the most observed, Chinese New Year actually runs for 15 consecutive days and ends with the Lantern Festival. Preparations take place for weeks in advance to ensure that the new year is filled with luck and prosperity.
Chinese New Year is a time when families reconvene, share lots of food, and set the pace for the new year. Firecrackers are thrown in abundance to frighten away unlucky spirits, and red is worn -- even red underwear -- because of its symbolic meaning. Children receive small gifts and money in red envelopes, and various figures from history are honored.
How to Say Happy New Year in Chinese
Unsurprisingly, with such vast variations in Chinese culture and ethnic groups around the world, there are many ways to say happy new year in Chinese.
Unlike our New Year's Eve celebration in the West, which tends to be about short-lived resolutions to improve ourselves, the primary goal of Chinese New Year traditions is to usher in good luck and prosperity in the new year. Many of the ways to say happy new year in Chinese are centered around luck and financial success.
Here are a few easy ways to express your good wishes:
Gong Xi Fa Cai
Pronounced "gong zee fah tsai," gong xi means "congratulations" and is also a way to wish one joy. Fa cai is to become rich or make money. In essence, you are wishing one joy and prosperity in the new year. Business owners and workmates use gong xi fa cai as the usual way to say "happy new year" in Chinese.
Xin Nian Kuai Le
Pronounced "sheen neean kwai luh," kuai le means "happy" or "joyous," and xin nian means "new year." Xin nian kuai le is a great way to say happy new year in Chinese to friends without using a reference to money.
How to Say Happy New Year in Cantonese
Chinese New Year greetings in Cantonese differ slightly than those in Mandarin, however, both are actually written the same way.
Gong Hey Fat Choy in Cantonese is the equivalent of gong xi fa cai in Mandarin, or simply "congratulations and prosperity."
How to Say Hello in Chinese
Take your Chinese New Year greeting one step further by offering a polite hello to newly met friends before you say happy new year in Chinese.
Ni hao -- pronounced "nee how" -- is the simplest, default greeting in Mandarin Chinese. Know how to show more respect in your greeting and how to understand the responses by learning how to say hello in Chinese.


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Hey there!
I've been the owner of W3 Affinity and doing Digital Marketing since 2003. With a heavy emphasis on analytics to prove the theory, I've been deeply focused on how the user experiences my client's website, advertising and all aspect of digital marketing as a way to increase engagement, which leads to higher conversions.
Working with international brands, national eCommerce companies and local mom and pop stores has taught me a lot over the years. Each business, locality, and type of company have a unique approach that must be taken, tested and retested to become successful online. Knowing this, A/B testing and Conversion Rate Optimization have become core focuses in business.
Take a moment to scroll down and read some of the platforms I've worked in and have proficient in, take a look at some customers I've worked with and give me a call when you're ready to talk.
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405 El Camino Del Mar Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Incredible opportunity to acquire this charming and historic French inspired bungalow located on a desirable corner lot in the premium village area of Laguna Beach. Built in 1940 by Ropp and Mackey (Roy Ropp founded the Pageant of the Masters), the home has a storied and prolific past. Rich in history and style, it was inevitable that renowned designer Clark Collins would purchase the property years back and restore the property to glory while incorporating modern day accoutrements that are rich in character, paying homage to the home's era. Furthermore, the current owners have taken initiative of getting the property onto the Mills Act registry, drastically reducing the property taxes by approx 75%. As a part of the Collins renovation, major components of the property have been improved upon including heating and air, new plumbing and electrical systems and new roof. Offering a tremendous layout, the main level offers a grand foyer with adjacent lounge/bar area, main level master suite rich with carrara marble, and an incredible living room with vaulted ceilings composed of rich wood details. The kitchen, designed for the gourmet chef, hosts timeless details and includes an authentic feel with a Lacanche range, subway tiles and period lighting. The upper level is comprised of two bedroom suites, each with privates bathrooms and offer ocean views. The inspiring private grounds of the property include generous entertaining vignettes and a side yard outdoor dining experience.
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Happy are they, they that love God,
Whose hearts have Christ confessed,
Who by His cross have found their life,
And 'neath His yoke their rest.
Glad is the praise, sweet are the songs,
When they together sing;
And strong the prayers that bow the ear
Of Heaven's eternal King.
Christ to their homes giveth His peace,
And makes their loves His own;
But ah, what tares the evil one
Hath in his garden sown.
Sad were our lot, evil this earth,
Did not its sorrows prove
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The fold of Jesu's love.
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Customer development isn't easy; it's a lengthy process and requires a lot of data management. There are a lot of great web apps out there that can help you handle the customer development process for your new product.
Surveys and User Feedback
Outside of phone interviews and in-person meetings surveys are a great way to get customer feedback.
KISSinsights lets you quickly add short pop-up questionnaires to your site, putting the questions at your users' fingertips while they're actually using the product. This is the ideal time for getting feedback.
SurveyMonkey is a fantastic, full-featured survey provider. You can use SurveyMonkey to create longer, more in-depth questionnaires.
Advertising Platforms
A good way to quickly test a hypothesis is to spend a little money on paid advertising. Paid ads generate traffic pretty quickly, and it typically doesn't take much money to make your initial learnings.
AdWords is the old-school PPC approach to advertising, but it still works pretty well for a short timeframe. You can select individual keywords to bid on, which gives you great granular control over the traffic that you receive. PROTIP: It's usually pretty easy to find $100 credits for new Adwords accounts, so if you're new to AdWords then that is definitely worth a search.
Facebook Ads may be a good source of initial traffic for your startup, depending on what type of app you have. You can't target quite as well as with AdWords, but you can focus your ads based on users' interests. I've typically found Facebook ads to be less effective than AdWords, but your experience certainly may differ.
Landing Page Apps
Creating landing pages to collect user information is a great way to gauge interest for your product before you actually have to build anything.
Unbounce is a landing page generator that incorporates A/B testing. It also nicely integrates with MailChimp, Wufoo, and more. It's simple interface allows you to create landing pages with no HTML or CSS coding.
Performable has really evolved into more than a landing page tool, but I still chose to list it here. It's still a good tool, but may be overkill for early customer development needs.
Email Marketing
You will need an email marketing solution for managing all of the contact information that you retrieve as well as for sending newsletters, product update notifications etc. to your customers. Even though I've had my issues with MailChimp I still believe they are by far the best in the industry. MailChimp does everything you need an email provider to do, and it does it well.
What other tools are indispensable for your customer development process? Comments welcome!


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If you are looking for amazingly elegant jewelry at affordable prices a great little etsy shop that I am currently obsessed with is Nell Belle Designs
Nell Belle Designs is based in San Fransisco California and you can see the wonderful Californian chic that is reflected in the pieces that Nell creates.
Nell Belle Designs features everything from necklaces, earrings and bracelets and everything is lovingly handmade with high quality gems and metals.
I love that there are so many great pieces from Nell Belle Designs and that they are so affordable with nothing priced over $64.00. In fact most pieces are in the $20 to $40 range. Nell is also so awesome to work with and she also does custom designs so that your inspirations can come to life.
You can check Nell Belle Designs on Facebook as well for great discounts and up to the minute information!
My Review:
Nell was kind enough to send me two amazing pieces from Nell Belle Designs so that I could conduct a review.
Both pieces came beautifully wrapped in glossy black gift boxes finished off with white ribbon bows. Perfect for those of you who hate wrapping presents
I was sent two amazing necklaces that are a great representation of the great variety of desings that can be found in Nell Belle Designs
The first necklace is absolutely adorable! The necklace is the super pretty Two Birds on a Branch Gold Necklace.
The necklace features a teeny weeny gold plated leaf charm as well as a beautiful wire wrapped rose quartz gemstone. The necklace measures 17 inches, and is finished with two round rose quartz beads and a lobster clasp.
This necklace is currently sold out but if you contact Nell she will be more than happy to create a necklace just like this one for you!
The second necklace that I was sent was the lovely Green Amethyst, Blue Mystic Quartz and Freshwater Coin Pearl Necklace
This lovely necklace features an ivory freshwater coin pearl that is then paired with an AAA faceted green amethyst briolette and a faceted and sparkling blue mystic quartz gemstone.
The chain is 14K gold filled, and is finished with two freshwater pearls and a lobster clasp. The chain measures 17 inches and has a 1.5 inch extension. I love that the chain is adjustable so that it can function well with higher and lower necklines. This necklace is priced at $41.00.
The Giveaway:
If you love the amazing jewelry from Nell Belle Designs as much as I do you will be so happy to hear that one lucky winner will win the amazing Green Amethyst, Blue Mystic Quartz and Freshwater Coin Pearl Necklace that I got to review.
This giveaway is open to everyone no matter where you live and the giveaway will end on November 1!
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Hailing from Bandung, Indonesia. DTX a.k.a Arya Harditya started to produce back in 2006. In 2011, DTX tunes has been on #1 local dance music chart and has awarded Producer of the Year 2011 by PARANOIA Hard Rock FM (the ONLY Drum & Bass producer who won the award yet), also Best DJ 2012 by JUICE Magazine. Currently, DTX is the Co-Founder and CEO of Invert Studio.
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Designed to look like a classic handbag, the Hill & Ellis Dorothy bike bag would have been Audrey Hepburn's cycling bag of choice in the film classic Roman Holiday. The Dorothy is perfect if you cycle with less than your full wardrobe, though there's still plenty of space for a laptop, work books, a change of top and a lady's essentials.
Made from 100% rich dark brown leather, the Dorothy is lined with custom-printed stripe cotton and exudes that heady smell of leather. Its cycling specific features are subtly integrated - bike key hook, internal zip pocket and a protective laptop sleeve (11"). Also included are Hill & Ellis' standard crafty features like a metal leather protector to stop the bag chaffing on the pannier rack and reversible reflective strips for increased visibility.
The Dorothy is designed to fit in the London Boris Bike front basket. There's even a separate leather pouch containing a reflective waterproof rain cover for really wet days - the leather is durable but this will ensure it doesn't weather too fast on wet days.
Size Guide
Dimensions: 41.5 cm (W), 33.5cm (H) x 12cm (D)
Capacity: 12.5 litres
Tech Spec
- Top quality, ethically sourced leather from India/Bangladesh
- Custom printed cotton twill lining
- Internal bike key hook
- Internal zip pocket
- Protective laptop sleeve (11")
- Small external pocket for quick access
- Metal leather protector to stop chafing on pannier rack
- Reversible reflective strips
- Separate elasticated reflective yellow rain cover in leather pouch
- Pannier hooks designed for standard pannier rack only (6-10mm in diameter) - do not fit onto a Brompton bike
- Dimensions: (at its biggest) 41.5cm (W) x 33.5cm (H) x 12cm (D)
- Capacity: 12.5 litres
Who's Behind It?
Hill & Ellis was created in 2012 by Catherine Ellis. Catherine is a fanatical cyclist but one who prefers not to look like an Olympic track cyclist when she arrives at work on her bike! This extended to her choice of bag - she became fed up with the many cycling bags that fail to combine practicality with style.
So she decided to design and produce them herself. All her bags are designed with the particular needs of the cyclist in mind, but you don't need to be a cyclist to fall in love with them.
Hill & Ellis bags are conceived and made in conjunction with a workshop full of highly skilled bag makers in Delhi. Catherine has spent time in the workshop and has seen personally their intricate skills and happy working conditions. And the finished products are testament to both things.
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Hello my lovlies sorry I have been a bit M.I.A, but well I have an insane schedule but promise I will have some awesome posts for you guys.
This past weekend my family and I went to Washington D.C to take part in the amazing Police Unity Tour. I was so humbled by this experience. This event was mainly for us to all remember the hard work that foes into law enforcement . Being married to a badge myself, I see day in and day out the kind of work that goes into being a police officer. I try not to watch the news too much and well being that my husband was injured on duty recently I am just that much more in tune with his occupation .
The term 'The thin blue line" has a very important meaning behind it.
The Blue represents the officer and the courage they find deep inside when faced with insurmountable odds.
The Black background was designed as a constant reminder of our fallen brother and sister officers.
The Line, the line is what officers protect , the barrier between anomie and a civilized society, between order and chaos, between respect for decency and lawlessness.
I cant even describe how sad, happy I felt all at once. This was to commemorate all of the fallen heroes. Family of survivors and family of those that lost there loved ones on while protecting and serving us all.
My Matching Mani!
Hope you all enjoyed had fun with this look and I love to accessorize as you all may tell already!
Be back soo have a list long of posts I am working on for you all!


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In an era of heightened public cynicism about ethics on Wall Street, the government's insider trading conviction of hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam is a small step toward restoring investors' confidence in the financial markets.
Much will depend on the outcome of similar cases that are working their way through the courts. The government's triumph, with its creative use of wiretaps, could encourage prosecutors and regulators to become more aggressive after years of failed cases and phyrric victories.
"This is a reaffirmation that there will be punishment for misdeeds in the industry," said Jason Pride, director of investment strategy at Glenmede Trust Co. "That's something that the market and the average investor needed to hear."Story: Hedge fund chief Rajaratnam found guilty on all counts
Rajaratnam was convicted on all 14 counts — five conspiracy counts and nine securities fraud charges — after prosecutors alleged the 53-year-old hedge fund manager generated profits and avoided losses totaling more than $60 million from information that average investors were not privy to.
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The government claimed that his Galleon Group funds racked up successful trades by relying on an illegal network of "expert" company insiders who tipped him in advance of pending news about earnings or mergers and acquisitions.
The high-profile victory for prosecutors followed months of attention to the wide-ranging case, which has already resulted in dozens of arrests and convictions. The guilty verdict will reinforce the sense on Wall Street that the government is ready and able to crack down on illegal trades.
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"We're already reaching out to clients and people who are taking insider trading much more seriously," said Steven Feldman, a New York defense lawyer who specializes in white-collar crime. "We're giving training classes. The industry does understand this is a big deal, and they've reacted."
That reaction has been amplified by prosecutors' heavy reliance on wiretaps to make their case. Jurors listened to some 45 tapes during the course of the trial, one of the most extensive uses of wiretapping in a white-collar case. Rajaratnam's attorneys had fought vigorously to block the use of those tapes, arguing that the FBI obtained it with a faulty warrant.
The government's strategy of tapping Wall Street's phone calls, e-mails and text messages is a "game changer" in insider trading cases, according to Andrew Stoltmann, a Chicago attorney who specializes in securities law.
"Insider trading cases historically have been hard to win," he said. "But in this case, the wiretaps are likely the reason why Mr. Rajaratnam will likely spend the next 15 years in prison. Few things jurors find more persuasive than the defendant's own voice."
Insider trading cases can be complex, murky and difficult to unravel. They can also be hard to prosecute because insider trading can be tricky to define. The law says you can't buy or sell a stock based on "material, non-public information." Digging up public information about a company that others have overlooked is well within the law. Trading on a tip from a company official of a pending merger is not.
By convicting on all counts, the jury, which began deliberating April 25, ruled that Rajaratnam had crossed that line. On one phone call, Rajaratnam was heard talking to a former Goldman Sachs board member, Rajat Gupta, about a pending acquisitions. Goldman Sach's chairman Lloyd Blankfein testified at the trial that the phone call violated the investment bank's confidentiality policies. Gupta, who has not been charged, has denied any wrongdoing.
The verdict will also likely encourage the government to push ahead with other pending cases. Stoltman said that following not guilty verdicts in the November 2009 trials against two Bear Stearns hedge fund managers, "prosecutors went into a shell and didn't bring any other Wall Street indictments. This verdict should be enough to embolden prosecutors to indict additional Wall Street executives and hedge fund managers. "
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"This is not over," said Feldman. "We're in the middle of cases being built. We've seen search warrants carried out in hedge funds, but we haven't seen all the traders charged yet. So I think there are definitely more shoes to drop here."
Rajaratnam, whose attorney said he will appeal Wednesday's verdict, is scheduled to be sentenced July 29. He faces a lengthy prison term between 15-1/2 to 19-1/2 years, according to criminal defense attorney John Fahy. The law allows up to 25 years.
"This was a pretty strong case against him," Fahy said. "I think the reason he went to trial is the U.S. Attorney's office didn't give him a break. If they wanted to give him a break, would he have pled guilty to 15 years? So he wanted to roll the dice hoping that he would win the case."
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At least nine dead in motorway pile-up in Germany
Nine people have been killed and 40 others injured in a crash involving several buses on a highway in eastern Germany, police said today.
Police spokesman Lutz Zoellner said the accident happened near the city of Dresden at about 2am local time and involved a Polish bus, a Ukrainian bus and a Polish minibus.
He was unable to immediately provide details about the victims.
German public broadcaster MDR reported that seven of those killed were travelling in the minibus.
Citing a preliminary police report, MDR said the Polish bus hit the rear of the Ukrainian bus and then broke through the central barrier, crashing into the oncoming minibus.
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|Daffodils naturalizing the woodland
The woodlands and grounds are awash in native woodland spring blooms! Miles and miles of trails - be that pavement or with mulch.
People young and old enjoing the grounds. It was interesting to hear people talking about the shape and form of trees and would they look right at their home. That's great to take a long view to support trees! So many old growth trees needed to be removed - ash and elm disappearing in favor of maples I guess. Nice that people are thinking about some diversity!
At the arboretum it's easy to identify the different species. This spring the fruit trees and flowering shrubs add to the ambiance. This was such great inspiration for my own woodland restoration efforts!
Thousands of Trout lily and groves of May-Apple were so beautiful. Not a single buckthorn tree in sight!
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Imagine a city where graffiti wasn't illegal, a city where everybody could draw wherever they liked. Where every street was awash with a million colours and little phrases. Where standing at a bus stop was never boring. A city that felt like a party where everyone was invited, not just the estate agents and barons of big businesses. Imagine a city like that and stop leaning against the wall- it's wet. (Banksy 2006)
Why pay for public space when it's yours free of charge ?
Just how benevolent the intentions of your average street artist are is a matter that is up for debate. There is little doubt that many of those who read this article are at this point conjuring up vivid memories of unsightly graffiti tags spread provocatively on a concrete wall. Many of these tags are little more than self-referential scrawls and untidy scribbles that do anything but decorate or add aesthetic value to the walls upon which they are etched. Unfortunately this graphic connotation has become a synonymous association in the minds of many people who hear the utterance of the word graffiti. Again, what graffiti is and whether or not it adds value to a concrete wall is up for discussion. What is not up for debate, however, is the right of individuals to freely and openly engage with their natural environment. This is a claim that is true of the indigenous tribes of the Amazon, as it is true of farmers of the vast endless open countrysides. It is a claim that is truer still for the inhabitants of our cities.
In The U.K alone, it is estimated that up to 92% of the population will be living in cities by the year 2030. Cities are the hubs from which the majority of us operate, they are our lifeblood, our natural environment, our homes. As such, it would seem logical to assume that we should all have a say in what goes on in our cities. Why then is it that every free public space in numerous capitals around the world is plastered with a glittering array of flickering billboards, neon lighting and ream upon ream of paper posters all placed by companies and advertising agencies encouraging people to buy their products? More importantly, why is not allowed for you and I as city residents to draw / sketch / colour or shade the walls, roads and public spaces of our cities ? Companies pay for the rights to horde advertising space but what they don't pay for is the infringement upon the civil liberties of the individual and in any case, since when was public space an entitlement that required people to cough up astronomic sums of money in order for them to be a part of it ?
Banksy's world
The British street artist, Banksy whose work until very recently remained anonymous, so as to emphasize it's meaning over its identity has, as a point of departure, aimed to reclaim public space for the individual in society. Banksy's thought-provoking images, primarily via the use of thick stenciling and powerful epigrams have raised awareness and challenged the status quo the world over, from London to New Orleans. The Bristol-born artist's work has triggered numerous thoughts in the minds of people the world over though ultimately none of these are as provocative as the eternal question of what art really is.
The redefinition of street art is evident in many a Bansky piece, from his emotionally-charged work around New Orleans in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina in 2008, to replicated Che Guevara faces splashed on overpasses around Camden Town, London. His reclamation of public space as his own creative studio doesn't stop here however. Banksy has repeatedly made his way into revered art galleries such as the Tate modern and either hung up his work without the consent of the curators or made minor changes to the work of existing artists, in a daring attempt to redefine the essence of art. Bold maneuvers such as these have, amongst other things challenged the notion of modern art being the trophy cabinet of a few well-off individuals in society who've somehow conspired to keep market prices at exorbitant prices out of the reach of ordinary people.
Reclaim your city today
The idea of art being accessible to all and being made by everyone is an idealistic notion pursued by many in society. It is needless to say that this is easier said than done, though what art is has never been as disputed as much as it is today. Artists like Banksy and many others have challenged the use of public space by reclaiming it from advertising agencies and redefining it for the masses. Street art and within it, graffiti has pushed for its right to exist as a non-profit statement in the backdrop of
This said, imagine once again a colourful city sparkling in a myriad of glittering shades, each with finely carved intricate artistic details etched emphatically onto them. Imagine a city of smiles and pedestrians clad in creative apparel- a city in which each individual is unique and sports a flamboyant hairdo- from the bald and bold to the bold and the beautiful; everyone conforms to the self sculpted image of themselves and does away with social constructionism. Their diversity forms the paint palette for the beautiful canvas patchwork that they each paint, draw, scribble and smudge on. Imagine all the possible shades of colours you can think of and imagine them spread in no apparent or planned manner, like the brightest stars of the sky on the canvas of the dark night. Imagine that this was your city and that you could paint and draw anywhere you wanted to.
"The people who run our cities don't understand graffiti because they think nothing has the right to exist unless it makes a profit…
the people who truly deface our neighborhoods are the companies that scrawl giant slogans across buildings and buses trying to make us feel inadequate unless we buy their stuff….
any advertisement in public space that gives you no choice whether you see it or not is yours, it belongs to you ,, its yours to take, rearrange and re use.Asking for permission is like asking to keep a rock someone just threw at your head.." Banksy


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Lamb & Dauphinoise hotpot
Savour every mouthful of this rich, comforting pie with red wine gravy and potato topping
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal645
- fat32g
- saturates17g
- carbs24g
- sugars9g
- fibre4g
- protein49g
- salt0.6g
- 3 large carrots, cut into large chunks
The carrot, with its distinctive bright orange colour, is one of the most versatile root…
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 1 garlic bulb, split in 2
Part of the lily, or alium, family, of which onions are also a member, garlic is one of the most…
- few sprigs rosemary
Rosemary's intense, fragrant aroma has traditionally been paired with lamb, chicken and game…
- few sprigs thyme
This popular herb grows in Europe, especially the Mediterranean, and is a member of the mint…
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 shoulder of lamb on the bone, about 2½ kg
- 1 bottle red wine
For the topping
- 4-5 potatoes (the roundest you have)
The world's favourite root vegetable, the potato comes in innumerable varieties. A member of…
- 4 sweet potatoes (the roundest you have)
Sweet potatosweet po-tate-toe
Sweet potatoes have a creamy texture and a sweet-spicy flavour that makes them ideal for savoury…
- 150ml double cream
- few knobs of butter
Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an…
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. In a flameproof casserole dish that is large enough to fit the lamb, snugly scatter over all the vegetables and herbs, and roughly stir in the tomato purée. Sit the lamb on top, pour over the bottle of wine and season generously. Cover the dish and heat up on top of the stove, then put in the oven and leave undisturbed for 3 hrs. Remove from the oven, leave to cool, then chill overnight.
The next day, remove all the hard fat from around the lamb and discard. Lift the lamb out of the dish, scraping away and keeping any of the jellified juices. Pull apart and shred the meat, discarding any large pieces of fat and the bones. Put the lamb back in the dish, then spoon over the jellied sauce and mix with the vegetables. Set aside.
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. To make the topping, peel and neatly slice the potatoes by hand into rounds. Place in a pan of cold, salted water, bring to a hard boil and drain straight away. Tip back into the pan, pour over the cream and season. Now it's up to you how fancy you want to be – you can pile the potatoes over the lamb casually, or you can arrange the potato and sweet potato in interleaving circles. Drizzle over any remaining cream from the pan and dot with butter. Bake for 40 mins-1 hr until the top is golden and the sauce is just starting to bubble.


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Why aren't America's wars an issue for the midterms?
Tom Brokaw has acquired sufficient gravitas such that, when he clears his throat in a meaningful way, he gets his own New York Times op-ed essay. This morning, Brokaw cleared his throat about why the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan in Iraq aren't being talked about during this election campaign season. [W]hy aren't the wars and ...
Tom Brokaw has acquired sufficient gravitas such that, when he clears his throat in a meaningful way, he gets his own New York Times op-ed essay.
This morning, Brokaw cleared his throat about why the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan in Iraq aren't being talked about during this election campaign season.
[W]hy aren't the wars and their human and economic consequences front and center in this campaign, right up there with jobs and taxes?
The answer is very likely that the vast majority of Americans wake up every day worrying, with good reason, about their economic security, but they can opt out of the call to arms. Unless they are enlisted in the armed services — or have a family member who has stepped forward — nothing much is asked of them in the war effort.
The all-volunteer uniformed services now represent less than 1 percent of the American population, but they're carrying 100 percent of the battle…
No decision is more important than committing a nation to war. It is, as politicians like to say, about our blood and treasure. Surely blood and treasure are worthy of more attention than they've been getting in this campaign.
It's true that Iraq was a much bigger issue during the 2002 and 2006 midterms. Is Brokaw right that the lack of a draft is deflecting the issue? Sort of.
Brokaw has half a point in saying that the all-volunteer force blunts the incentive to have a public debate on this Very Important Topic. There's a better reason to explain the silence, however: There's not much daylight between the two parties on this issue.
In 2008, the Bush administration began the drawdown phase in Iraq. In 2009, the Obama administration anted up for 30,000 more troops in Afghanistan. Neither war is popular with the U.S. electorate.
Given these political facts, why would either party bring up these conflicts? Democrats can't rail against wars being prosecuted by a Democratic president. Not even nutjob ultra-conservative hacks can credibly claim that Obama has been a "Kenyan anti-colonialist" on the military front. Democrats can't really run on a "see, we told you that Obama isn't a war wimp!" message either. The GOP has little incentive to call for doubling down in these conflicts and can't really pivot towards a "pro-peace" position either. [I suspect the Islamophobia issue is cropping up on the GOP campaign trail because it's a stalking horse for "getting tough" with the United States' enemies. Even here, however, it's not like Democrats have created all that much daylight between them and the party of opposition.]
If neither party has an incentive to bring up these wars during the campaign, the only way it becomes an issue is if a powerful interest group and/or social movement raises it. Here's here the all-volunteer force comes into play. Perhaps some returning veterans want to bring up the war as an issue for policy debate — but the returning veterans do not appear to be alienated en masse. There is also no U.S. equivalent of the Union of the Committees of Soldiers' Mothers of Russia — not that the Russian version was all that effective. All one finds on this terrain are the Cindy Sheehans of the world, and her credibility has been eroding as of late.
Brokaw is right that matters of blood and treasure should be debated. But a debate requires politicians to have divergent views to debate about — and right now, that doesn't exist between the major parties.


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Members of the soccer and volleyball teams were honored at the Great South Athletic Conference (GSAC) fall sports banquet this past weekend. Sophomore captain, Tayla Muise of the soccer team was named to the 2013 GSAC Women's Soccer All-Conference Team for her tremendous play as the Cyclones keeper. Muise started every game in goal for Mills, playing all but two halves of the season. She made an impressive 183 saves over fifteen games, finishing the year with an average of 12.2 saves per game. For volleyball, senior Nina Chandrasena represented the Cyclones on the All-Conference Team. Chandrasena stared in all but one of the Cyclones matches, often leading the team in kills. A go-to hitter, she finished the season with 113 kills, 19 service aces, and 92 digs.
All-Academic teams, honoring student-athletes with a previous term GPA of 3.25 or above, were also announced. Mills student-athletes were well represented, with six honorees from cross country, soccer, and volleyball. For soccer Tonya Bruce, Zoe Dell, Susana Fotu, Jazmine Leonard-Fortes, Kay Singh, and Sarah Westbrook were named to the All-Academic team, while Emma Baumeister, Alesha Cox-Harris, Maribel Garcia, Quinne Hanrahan, Julia Harencar, and Nina Chandrasena represented volleyball. The cross country team saw Valeska Munoz, Cindy Nguyen-Pham, Emily Saly, Rosemarie Sarinas-Wong, Serie Sekijima, and Serena Tsang selected.
Congratulations to all fall athletes for your work on and off the field!
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Haley Neri of Finlandia
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'Boy meets girl', 'Boy loses girl', 'Boy gets girl again'. This scenario has been around since cinema's birth. We should be fed up with it by now but aren't. The reason is how it is told with many movies using this simple device to huge effect. Put in some cool music, striking fashion and a hit is sure to materialise. 'Sing Street' is one such film. Full of those elements, it's a shameless crowd-pleaser with 1980's fashion making one wonder if we ever looked like that.
Living in Dublin during the 1980's, Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) is a teenager wanting to impress the new girl in town Raphina (Lucy Boynton). Unsure how to do this, he comes up with the idea of forming a band. With his wayward father Robert (Aiden Gillen) looking on, Conor hopes to capture the girl of his dreams. This is easier said than done with obstacles and calamities the order of the day on Conor's rocky romantic road.
Whilst 'Sing Street' is filled with clichés, the way it tells the story is charming. You can't help but be engaged in Conor's plight not only in securing the girl but his family and social situations. Spending days at a Catholic school with tough Christian brothers along with bullies makes his life intolerable. Using these to fuel his desire to write songs and break away from his fractured existence is something many can relate with. The 'give it a go' mantra and following dreams motif is universal and is well conveyed by strong performances.
Writer and Director John Carney must be an 80's child as he generally captures the era perfectly. His script is fairly well realised even if it's filled with a few too many sub-plots. He also loses focus on certain characters who aren't as interesting as others detracting from the film's cohesiveness. Overall 'Sing Street' is enjoyable with original music mixed amongst 80's classics.
Although corny in places, 'Sing Street' has plenty of ragged energy successfully capturing an era where raw initiative was applauded. With characters determined not to stay in an emotional bind, 'Sing Street' is worth checking out for that and seeing how big hair got in the decade of excess.
Movie Review Rating out of 10: 7
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« Get a taste of the Viennese Art of Hospitality and outstanding, individual furnishings»
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The Romantik Hotel Altstadt Vienna is a wonderful place, a refreshing source of Viennese joie de vivre, a refuge where we can all be who we are.
This is evident above all in the people who inspire their souls at the leading boutique hotel in Vienna, but in the premises themselves too. The rooms and suites at the Romantik Hotel Altstadt Vienna are all different: some loud and colourful, some solid and laid-back, others sensual and intimate. Whether designed by world-famous architects like Matteo Thun or contemporary fashion stars like Lena Hoschek, no two rooms are alike.
One thing they ALL have in common, though, they inspire, raise questions and slow you down. How come? Contemporary art flows through all the rooms at the Romantik Hotel Altstadt Vienna. What makes good art? It inspires, it makes you think. And lets you live in the moment.
The Romantik Hotel is located in a surprisingly quiet area within the Spittelberg quarter in Vienna's 7th district, still in the heart of the city, only 5 minutes walking distance away from the MuseumsQuartier and 10 minutes from the famous Ringstrasse.
Along the Ring, the former city wall, you can find the Hofburg, the Kunsthistorische & Naturhistorische Museum, the City Hall, the Burgtheater and University, as well as the world famous Vienna State Opera. Mariahilfer Strasse, Vienna's longest shopping street, can be reached in 5 minutes.
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While all your friends are sharing their vacation stories, get the last laugh and come to Vilnius. Autumn is by no means the end of festival season in Lithuania's capital. The modern art cultural events and galleries are set to come back to life following the summer heat.
Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, located in Eastern Europe (now classified as Northern Europe) has had many names given to it, like Jerusalem of Lithuania or Rome of the North, but once it was also proclaimed the city of low-flying angels. The name came from many little sculptures of angels attached to the rooftops along the city, yet one might wonder, why were those sculptures positioned in Vilnius Lithuania in the first place and why are the angels flying so low here?
We could only assume the angels were the symbol of getting too curious and having to land to visit Vilnius, because the city has the largest medieval old town in central and eastern Europe, compacted in a tight area of only 3.59 square kilometers, making it an ideal place to explore culture by foot. Included in the UNESCO world heritage list Vilnius old town is packed with unique architecture, breathtaking history and boasting cafes and boutiques (not to forget refreshing Vilnius nightlife) totally worth the walking tour.
The city was founded back in 14th century by Grand Duke Gediminas. The remainder of his castle, Gediminas tower, still stands today atop the tall hill, overlooking one of the most impressive panoramas of Vilnius city. It was the Grand Duke Gediminas who encouraged Jewish community to arrive and settle in Vilnius. The Jewish population grew exponentially thereafter and made up a large part of city population. Devastatingly, during the World War II, almost 90% of Lithuanian Jews fell victim to Holocaust. This painful part of Vilnius history is worth to explore in museum of genocide victims.
In fact, a trip to Vilnius might be essential to any history lover, since the city suffered many occupations and wars, starting 17th century wars with Russian Empire and Sweden. During World War II, Vilnius faced both Nazi and soviet occupations and finally got annexed by SSRS up until nineties. One of the famous monuments built to celebrate resistance to occupations is the hill of three crosses. Surrounded by beautiful wildlife park and Vilnia river. The hill is another stunning place to see Vilnius old town panorama from above plus explore some amazing nature.
Take a walk down the hill of three crosses to find even more places to see in Vilnius. Cathedral square and a bell tower, the largest classicistic style church complex in Lithuania, is situated just nearby. Only a minute of walking distance apart one can explore Vilnius university, one of the oldest universities in central Europe, founded in 1579 (bonus: it has just as impressive library). For good luck make sure to visit the Gate of Dawn, the gate is a sacred religious place believed to have miraculous power by many people. Whether you believe it not, it is a beautiful and romantic sight for anyone interested in architecture and culture, as well as other famous buildings such as St. John church, Town hall and Upper castle.
Things to do in Vilnius are not limited to cultural sights, take a walk down Pilies street to feel a much more relaxed, almost bohemian vibe. In small crooked streets of old town, you will find street performers, cozy coffee shops, bars and fine dining. Vilnius is often ranked as one of the cheapest city brakes in Europe so make the most of it and try out the local cuisine, which has a great selection of potato dishes and beers. Granted every little street you go to will be a small walkable adventure of its own, so go visit Vilnius Lithuania.


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January 28, 2010
NC State Alumnus Uses Social Media to Track Haiti Quake Survivors
The massive earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12th devastated the country, leading to an estimated 150,000 deaths. Now, an NC State alumnus and Haiti native has employed his talents to help people get in touch with friends and loved ones using social networking technology.
Michael Maximilien (aka Max) (M.S., 2001; Ph.D, 2005) has developed the Haiti Quake People Finder (http://haiti-survivors.org), an application for the Facebook social networking site. The constantly evolving application allows users to socially construct, track, and share information about friends and family who were in Haiti when the earthquake hit.


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SINGAPORE: Indian private-sector power utility Torrent Power is seeking 38 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for delivery over four years beginning April 2017, in what is likely to be the firm's first import tender.
The firm is seeking offers for 22 cargoes to be delivered to Dahej LNG import terminal on India's west coast between April 2017 and December 2019. It is also seeking 8 cargoes per year for delivery in 2020 and 2021, according to a copy of the tender document seen by Reuters.
Each LNG cargo is to be between 125,000-175,000 cubic meters, the copy of the tender document shows.
Sellers can offer the cargoes on either a fixed price basis, Brent-linked price formula or opt for a mix of both pricing options. The tender will close on Nov. 14.
The Indian utility, in October last year, signed a long-term capacity booking contract with Petronet LNG to use the latter's Dahej LNG import terminal. Under the agreement, Torrent will be able to receive 1 million tonnes per annum of LNG from Dahej for 20 years starting 2017.
Torrent's term tender comes at a time when most LNG buyers are issuing tenders for supplies starting from 2017 and beyond.
Egypt, which launched one of the world's biggest import tenders for LNG earlier this week, is seeking 96 cargoes for delivery between 2017 and 2018.
The massive term import tenders may help lock in some of the surplus global LNG volumes, but new production slated to come online in Australia and the United States means the glut will persist, traders said.


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In January, my family travelled to Little Traverse Lake in Northern Michigan. It is a special spot for my husband. His family has been visiting here—summer and winter—for generations. Upon our arrival, abundant snow greeted us; we hurried to the lakeshore in our boots to take in the scenery. It was a moment of motherhood that has stuck with me ever since.
I stood where white clouds met stark snow banks of a frozen lake and felt the palpable quiet of the sleeping earth. The silence was broken only by the shrieks of delight cast by my son as he explored the tundra. I soaked in the scenery, a slice of pure Michigan, an exuberant little boy, and a husband whose face radiated joy. I studied the details of the day and felt resounding peace wash over me.
I collect these moments. I tuck them away in a mental curio drawer, as precious treasures, to pull out during moments of motherhood that feel anything but tranquil. The quiet and peace in my life play peek-a-boo along with my two-year-old son. With another baby boy on the way this summer, will frenzy rule in our newborn season? Will I still feel the magic of motherhood?
Sometimes I ache with worry about how our family will expand with baby number two. I question how I will handle the needs of a baby and a toddler while still trying to maintain healthy relationships with myself, my husband, and friends. I pray for the grace to accompany this transition with abiding love and patience. I pray to feel the magic of motherhood endure through these times.
That day in January, as I watched my family scene unfold, I also let myself acknowledge feelings of a different kind. I recalled the hardships of giving birth via emergency c-section. I remembered the desperation of feeling lost in my own body while navigating the world of around-the-clock breastfeeding. I unlocked the memories of quarrelling with my husband over newly established family dynamics and the sinking feeling that once had me question my identity through the lens of motherhood. I don't dwell on the hardships that are part of becoming a mom. But once in a while, it feels pertinent to acknowledge that those things happened. Because when I do reflect on the path that brought me to the edge of that peaceful Michigan lake, I see that it was all worth it. I can't wait to add more magical moments of motherhood with my second son.
My mental snapshot of a beautiful winter sky and my beaming son is a priceless reminder that there will be peaks and valleys. My heart will carry the memory of those January days as a charm to remember that there are places in motherhood, as well as in Michigan, where the sky meets the snow and magic unfolds.


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