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Sunset Riff Jazz Club
Excerpt from Fleur deKey Chapter 5 – based on a real New Orleans locale
Orange evolved into mauve, changed into red, faded into purple, evolved back to orange. The continuously evolving colors backlit the stained glass wall behind the bar, evoking a sunset created by the pattern of cut glass. Echo swiveled her stool, glancing around the large room from where she and Hawke sat. The musicians on the small stage were already into their second set when they arrived and all of the club chairs surrounding low tables had been occupied. A favorite of locals and popular with tourists, the Sunset Riff Jazz Club, with its art deco theme, was an intimate upscale setting on the ground floor of the Royal Sonesta Hotel. At the heart of it all on Bourbon Street, the hotel encompassed the entire frontages of Bienville, Bourbon and Conti Streets.
Contented to wait until the musicians took their next break, she sipped her Pinot Noir and listened to the soulful voice of the female in the trio. Her raw passion put a gospel and R&B hurting on the song about bad news and not sleeping at night.
Check out a YouTube clip of the real jazz club located in the Royal Sonesta. Irvin Mayfield Jazz Playhouse – the backlight at the bar does change colors.
Beatnik and Ostrich Feathers
Fleur deKey Excerpt from Chapter 11: Riverfront: Promenading
Inspired by real life snippets from a Sunday stroll
Garbed all in black, sunglasses and a beatnik cap, a battered horn case sat open at his feet, seeded with tip money. His wiry grey hair and beard spoke of his age. He played another quick scale to keep the interest of the building crowd then paused to roll his long sleeves to his elbows. A grandmother pushed a baby stroller up to his bench, sat and talked with the old guy while he oiled the keys on his horn, waiting for more people to join the crowd. Finally he wet his whistle and raised the horn to his lip. Smiling at the grandmother, he played "Braham's Lullaby". The old man responded to the surprise applause with a dip of his head and shifted into a rousing, fun tune to keep the crowd's interest.
Two benches farther, another street performer claimed his performance space along the walkway. His yellow painted grocery cart, decorated with Mardi Gras beads, ostrich feathers and a pink bra flying from a bamboo staff, also sported a multi-colored tire stretched around its frame as a bumper. The dark skinned, lanky boy arranged his instruments – a bongo drum, horn, Indian flute, maracas, tin can on the end of a stick – in and around his cart preparing to compete for attention and tips.
A Jazz Legend's House is Demolished
Inspiration for Fleur deKey
This photograph triggered the idea to discover a unique key in the rubble of a Jazz Legend's House. It was worth more than 1,000 words.
Favorite Writing Resources
Here are some favorite resource sites that I've used in my writing
All about Words
VisuWords — this visual word connection triggers idea
PowerThesaurus — very comprehensive list
Reverse Dictionary — to convert a phrase to one word
WordMenu — I purchased this for $35 – arranges words in categorized structure – allows you to download a trial
AutoCrit Editing Wizard – This is an affordable membership, but also provides has a free version. I use it for my second-to-final draft.
Other Fun Stuff
W Storyboard
Publishing Flowchart for procrastinators
Lifecycle of a Story
Emotions and Facial Expressions – from an artist perspective
do an internet search on NPR Voice Impressions – voice can add richness to a character


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Gaming peripherals tend to be one-note wonders: They're good for gaming, but disappointing in most other tasks. Thermaltake apparently isn't content to be painted with this particular brush, as its CRONOS taught this reviewer to never underestimate a product ever again.
The gaming peripherals market space is a warzone. It seems like there are a hundred different companies all fighting for more and bigger slices of the pie. There's clearly a lot of money to be made – why else devote so much in production and R&D costs and marketing? – and everyone wants a cut.
One of the keys to succeeding in this war seems to be developing products that not only catch your eye, but also boast features that your competitors may not have. Either that, or have features that are executed just a bit better compared to your rivals.
On the surface, Thermaltake's CRONOS is similar to the last gaming headset I reviewed. They both have LED lighting for maximum gamer cred, for instance. They're both styled to catch the eye, although they do so through altogether different ways. They're both stereo only (a good thing). Finally, they both have detachable cables, a feature that I used to think was the preserve of higher-end audio equipment.
Anyway, enough blather.
It's time to introduce you to the star of this review.
Thermaltake's CRONOS is not the company's range-topping stereo gaming headset (the Level 10 M takes that honor), but its styling, features and pricing positions it as the company's main salvo in the war for sales.
Clad in black and red and festooned with Tt eSPORTS dragon logos and branding, the CRONOS is definitely aggressively styled.
Fresh out of the box you'll find the CRONOS headset itself, two detachable cables (more on these in a bit), and a snazzy black and red carrying bag where you can store your CRONOS and its cables whilst traveling.
The CRONOS features a 40mm driver in each ear cup, with the microphone stalk attached to the left one. And speaking of the ear cups, they both rotate 90° so that the drivers face backwards.
On the underside of the left ear cup is a jack into which you plug your CRONOS' cable.
Speaking of cables, Thermaltake provides two different types. The braided black and red cable with the inline control box is intended for use on PCs. As such the cable splits into a 3.5mm mic in connector (with a red color code), a 3.5mm headphone out connector (color-coded black), and a gold-plated USB connector. The 3.5mm connectors are self-explanatory; the USB connector is to provide power to the LEDs in the ear cups.
The red cable, on the other hand, is for portable devices. The 3.5mm combo connector plugs into your phone or tablet, and you can use the CRONOS as a headset for these types of devices. Including this one simple cable distinguishes the CRONOS from most of its rivals. As far as I know, this is the only stereo gaming headset that is both PC- and mobile-compatible.
Now that we've had a look at the CRONOS, let's see how it performs in the real world.
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Designers Share Why They're Excited for WESTWEEK 2017
Posted on March 14th, 2017
Year after year, the PDC's Spring Market—better known as WESTWEEK—offers a diverse schedule of events featuring design editors, tastemakers and trade professionals under one roof. This year's two-day affair (March 22 and 23) will follow the theme "ICONS + INNOVATORS" to celebrate "today's seminal standard-bearers and groundbreaking influencers leading the design industry ever forward." As we gear up for the 2017 market, GDG asked five attending designers which WESTWEEK debuts and programs they're looking forward to, and why attending annually is instrumental in furthering their craft and business.
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If you are very aware of your innate love of freedom. You are in the midst of a personal journey all on your own / by yourself / in relative isolation. It frustrates you to have someone around who wants to know what you're doing now and what you'll do next. The someone could be a significant other, friend, workmate, spouse or parent.
These people in your life probably perceive you as often remote, closed down and unfriendly. Don't think there's a thing the matter with you. These folks may be dedicated to caregiving or control and innovation. Likely they are not like you. They are not dedicated to freedom. And you are not wrong.
Explorers usually start their course as young children. They may not want to hold Mom's hand when crossing the street. As adults they enjoy private hobbies, thrive at being along rather than travelling with a group and generally walk to the beat of a different drummer.
You possess an impressive, self-reliant mix of enthusiasm, quick thinking, and ingenuity. that can lead to impressive personal and professional accomplishments. Comfortable with uncertainty and minimally concerned with preparation, these personality types simply adapt and overcome as events present themselves. For instance, have you waited until the last minute to finish a project, yet scored a big success?
This versatile decisiveness doesn't mean commitment though.
Explorers enjoy being free of obligations, where they can indulge themselves or their interests on their own time. An Explorer will design and build a dream house, enthralled with the process, but end up procrastinating on simple repairs and mantenance after a few years. You are highly motivated when steering through something interesting, but don't like being restrained by anything "mandatory."
Rather than forcing relationships into or out of existence though, Explorers let things flow naturally. Compatible people simply become a part of their lives often because Explorers are extremely spontaneous. You likely adapt to your environment with senses of immediacy, fun and passion. This trait signals great success throughout life.


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Cincinnati started the game with a 3 and out. Lewis' first four runs went for about 35 yards. Then they stopped running him. DA looking like his typical self. Indecisive, inaccurate, immobile and looking like he should be on the bench. Defense hasn't put much, if any pressure on the Bengals QB but they held them to 1 first down in the quarter.
Browns can't seem to stop the run in the 2nd quarter. Back to back runs of 12 and 13 yards, prove that. Bengals FG. Bad play calling, DA missing receivers and receivers missing passes are the main causes for "no offense". DA gets sacked for a 11 yard loss. Browns have 3 off sides penalties. Two on Corey Williams and one on Leonard Lewis. One of the few highlights for the Browns is an Adams int, Lewis had a few nice runs and Wright had an int and a nice return only to fumble the ball. DA is 4 for 10 for 27 yards.
WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET HIM OUT OF THE GAME? I am kind of hoping Crennel leaves him in and loses his job over it. Even the announcers say they can't understand why Quinn is not in there since DA can't do anything to get the team moving. Lewis has 12 carries for 55 yards, Harrison has 2 for 22 yards and Wright is 3/13. A combined average of 5.0 yards per carry. Why put the ball in DA's hands? Let's hope Quinn sees some 2nd half time.
Cribbs starts the 2nd half with a 44 yard KO return. DA throws a 17 yard pass to Steptoe, then continues to run Lewis up the middle. DA throws another int. Edwards has a unnecessary roughness penalty called on him. His 7th penalty of the year. 3rd and 4 for the Browns and they run Wright up the middle for a 2 yard loss. DA and Edwards are standing on the sideline arguing. Lewis steps between them. The Browns are imploding.
DA misses a couple more open receivers with bad passes, and Lewis still running up the gut. DA throws Edwards a 4 yd td pass.Then the Browns recover a fumble which leads to a 1 yard Lewis TD run. DA still getting rattled and calling time outs. Browns have a 2nd and 15 and they run up the middle again for no gain.
Browns win 20-12 but it was a poorly played game with some very stupid play calling. They didn't even wake up till almost the 4th quarter. Crennel still has to go, along with Chudzinski and his stupid play calling and Tucker with his lack of defensive command. This may be the win we needed to get rolling.
I think the players need next week off. They still have a tough schedule after the break. Even after today's win I am dropping the Browns end of season record to 8-8. They have been playing too poorly to even think of anything better.


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Friday, January 14, 2011
Bring it about that the people will return
Will find relish in their food
And beauty in their clothes,
Will be content in their abode
And happy in the way they live.
I saw this mysterious bit of I-don't-know-what (poetry? advice? aphorism?) on a scrap of paper tacked to a post in a friend's house in the woods. He didn't know the source of it. It struck me and I wrote it down. A couple of years later I finally Googled it, and it turns out that it comes from chapter 80 in D.C. Lau's translation of the Tao Te Ching.
I think it is about the attainment of simplicity, the richness of a life when even the most mundane of things are valued, cherished and made beautiful. I like the first line, it is so jarring (what the heck do we do with a knotted rope?!?) but I think it speaks to how we go about achieving that simplicity and richness, by learning old intricate skills that actually serve a purpose of some kind in a simple life. There is deep happiness, contentment, in that.
In the past couple of years I have had need of knotted rope, and I know that there are many kinds of knots, each one serving a particular purpose. Knowing your knots can be a handy thing indeed.
I am laying low for a bit. I took delivery of two cord of firewood the day before a major snow storm here. I spent as much time as I could chucking and stacking that wood in a shed before the storm started, and then a major amount of time shovelling snow afterwards. Between those two things my back is complaining bitterly.
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I like the quotation, too, and value the old skills that served people well both then and now. We have several books, including the first four Foxfire books, that show how many tasks were accomplished in the past. In fact, each of our sons has a knot tying book! You cannot have two much practical knowledge.
Our snow is almost gone.
Take good care of your back and feel better soon. Hope you have a heating pad plus aspirin or Alive (it has naprosyn in it which is an anti-inflammatory).
- January 14, 2011 at 1:45 PM
- Wisewebwoman said...
Oh that sounds like an overdone with all the work....
I hope it heals and you will now take it easy.
It ain't easy being primitive women.
I love the poem!
- January 14, 2011 at 9:36 PM
- 20th Century Woman said...
The knotted rope immediately brought to mind a crude saying of my step-father's about knotted ropes. Won't repeat it here though. It did make me wonder as a child what knotted ropes were used for.
Take care of your back. I always find that mine gets better more quickly if I walk. Keeping moving seems to prevent it tightening up.
- January 15, 2011 at 1:08 PM
- Annie said...
Oh 20CW, you've got me going now, I wonder what that knotted rope reference is!!! PS, I have an email link on my blog ;-)
I find the same thing, walking helps. I'm walking...
WWW, I gotta get that wood in, it keeps snowing here! Unlike where you are :-(
- January 15, 2011 at 4:20 PM
- 5400AirportRdSouth said...
I'm going to go out on a limb and speculate the "knotted rope " is a reference to hemp...
But I like the excerpt as well, even if I have no plans to return to " the use of knotted rope ".
I am however quite proud of the fact that I can tie half-hitches, locking half-hitches, bow lines and reef knots.
- January 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM
- Alan G said...
I read somewhere where the knotted rope was used by the Incas for recording inventory of their stores. I wonder if there is perhaps here an inference that knotted ropes reflect a persons "wealth" whereas a lack of knots reflects poverty or as you suggested - contentment?
Just a thought...
- January 19, 2011 at 9:27 AM
- Annie said...
Hmmm, well I suppose that the use of hemp might lead to all of the other effects, LOL
And perhaps knotted rope is linked to poverty and some kind of contentment related to that, who knows.
As for the crude reference, well...
Interesting all the things that knotted rope evokes for us!
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Waterfront Toronto Welcomes Four New Members to its Waterfront Design Review Panel
Sep 14, 2017
Earlier this year, Waterfront Toronto issued a Call for New Members to join our Waterfront Design Review Panel. We're thrilled to announce the addition of four new members who will join our panel of experts this September.
Statement on the passing of Deputy Mayor Pam McConnell
Jul 7, 2017
We are deeply saddened by news of the passing of Deputy Mayor Pam McConnell – a true champion and advocate for the waterfront and for the City of Toronto.
Waterfront Toronto Receives $1.25 Billion in Government Funding to Undertake Pioneering Project to Flood Protect Port Lands
Jun 28, 2017
One of North America's largest underused urban areas is poised for extensive revitalization after Waterfront Toronto today received $1.25 billion in shared funding from the governments of Canada, Ontario and Toronto. The Port Lands Flood Protection Project will flood protect the Port Lands and build the necessary infrastructure to unlock the area's potential for new neighbourhoods and employment areas.
Waterfront Toronto releases 2016-17 Annual Report
Jun 20, 2017
Waterfront Toronto is pleased to announce the release of its 2016/17 Annual Report, which was approved by the Board of Directors at the June 13 meeting. This document reports back on the financial results for the year, the corporation's achievements of the previous year and how we performed in meeting our deliverables in our 2016-17's Corporate Plan.
Waterfront Toronto Takes First Step in Building Quayside: A New Community That Will Provide Testbed for Solutions to Pressing Urban Challenges
Mar 17, 2017
Waterfront Toronto has launched a process to create a new precedent-setting waterfront community called Quayside. The aim is to establish Quayside as a test bed for emerging technologies, materials, approaches and processes that will address these challenges and create a new global benchmark for sustainable, inclusive and accessible urban development.
Call for New Members 2017 - Waterfront Design Review Panel
Feb 10, 2017
The Waterfront Design Review Panel provides objective, professional advice to Waterfront Toronto and/or City of Toronto Planning staff about proposed public and private developments within the Designated Waterfront Area.
Waterfront Toronto is now accepting proposals for Arts & Culture programs in waterfront spaces
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Map Mixer
Map Mixer Installation Instructions for Windows
Windows installation instructions
Step 1: Download the Map Mixer software from the website
Go to http://www.lovemusicfestival.com/map-mixer/ and click the link to download "Map Mixer for Windows".
Your browser may ask you if you want to open or save the file. Click "Save".
Choose a save location. Anything is fine. The desktop may be easiest.
Step 2: Install the software
Once the file has been downloaded it, find where it has been saved. Right-click on the file and choose "Extract All..."
You will be asked to select a destination for the software. Again, anywhere is fine. You can choose to install into your Program Files, or just leave it on the Desktop. Make a selection and click "Extract".
Step 3: Run the software
When the file has been extracted you can open the resulting folder and locate the MapMixer software. Double-click the application file (which has the pink Love Music Festival logo) to launch the program.
You may get a warning saying "The publisher could not be verified..."
Click "Run" to continue.
The MapMixer will open and you're good to go!


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Yankor 6 - Draconians and my experience
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Desteni Interdimensional Interview: Travels in Universe 6 - My Experience with Draconians (Yankor) This is Yankor so I ended off in my previous interview explaining my experience with the Draconians and that I really looked at everything in terms of the, presentation of themselves their city their universe, their existence that they'd only reveal, you know just a tad bit of what it is they were actually capable of really doing so, me and my seventeen 'stooges', mostly spent our time with the- and in the Draconian existence you know our first attempts with trying to go unnoticed which failed miserably because they could see us (laugh) which astounded us extremely because no one, really could we thought so the Draconians informed us that we are, allowed to prod around and have a look at everything you know, ask questions they would be happy to accompany us so we had our own Draconian guide, a young little Draconian who showed us around, spoke to us they had an interesting way of speaking their voice and their sound their language was magnificently beautiful I know it sounds like I was in love with them, maybe I was (laugh) to a certain extent but you know, you couldn't help yourself they were just you know those 'angel choruses' you hear you know the beautiful angel voice angel voices with a where god comes down Jesus comes down and you just 'hear the angels' type thing yah you had that kind of moment when you get to know them where- they are just, astounding, they are just breathe taking it's not that they are beautiful or anything you know they weren't you wouldn't say they were beautiful races- in terms of the presence of themselves but their presentation just the way they communicate the way they- experiment, build, explore investigate certain aspects of- everything it was amazing like for instance they were busy with investigating DNA strands yes there were DNA strands in existence interdimensionally during that time but we didn't refer to it as DNA we referred to as our Life essence we believed that without that- we'd die yah I suppose if human being's DNA would be removed I'm sure you'll die (laugh) but you know that were- that we believed that the DNA was god you know was our Life essence, was of Life and we started and the Draconians were the actual ones that started investigating it fascinating it was amazing, so I remember we were walking- with this Draconian young Draconian boy and he showed us what they were busy experimenting and investigating and it was their own DNA strands which was amazing, to actually explain to you how it looked like, and how it worked and how it moved would- be extremely difficult but it was just- you know my eyes were like big round saucers when I saw it I said: Wow is that how I look like and they said: No, this is our Life essence our Life force, our the gift of Life, was what the DNA was so I noticed one day I was walking past the like this they had these huge huge buildings like laboratories almost and I remember walking past and I saw these Draconian with these like metal head things on was like this spiraling wire going up from the center and they were attached to these huge big tubes it looked like water and it was being- from the water it was they were- the water was being infiltrated into the Draconians and they formed like crystals inside the Draconians it was fascinating I don't know what the hell it was and I asked the little Draconian boy just closed the door and said: this is not your time yet to understand what is being done here it was really strange, like this Draconian was standing there with this metal head piece on and just looking straight forward, and this water was like being transfered into him, and crystallized inside his physical body so in terms of interdimensionally, you were taught how to see interdimensionally meaning you were taught how to see through and as everything but! you had levels so, you- this you were taught in school, Satya so as you progressed in your expansive nature of your 'learning' you'd be taught how to see interdimensionally but only through levels now I was only able to see at level three you had level seventy five where you're able to see literally everything so so you had to level seventy five now those who were "grand masters" that's what we called them now I was only able to see level three and that's like (laugh) really not much level three you are able to just see through a being you know, like x-rays yah so when I looked through the Draconian that's what I saw you know the crystals being formed what the hell that was I had no idea I only discovered and found that out- later so, what else was interesting? 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Making use of dead or dying trees—from firewood to your own lumber.
Firewood, fence posts, sawlogs, to a garden bench are examples of wood products that can come from woodlots of any size, including your backyard.
Wood Chips/Mulch
Branches can be chipped by the homeowner or by a local tree service company with a chipper. Chips can be used in your own gardens and give trees a fresh start.
Firewood is a common use of dead or dying trees. This is a good idea if your trees are small, crooked, or you have leftover limbs and scraps from making other wood products.
NOTE: Firewood cut from fresh trees or trees with insects and disease can contribute to the spread of pests to nearby healthy trees. Because of this, many communities have ordinances to guide you in storing your firewood. If your community has no ordinances, treat your firewood by:
Oaks that died from oak wilt within the past year should not be moved, in any form, into areas where oak wilt is not found. More information on oak wilt »
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture regulates the movement of firewood in the state. More information »
Fence Posts
You can make fence posts from white and bur oak. When you cut logs for fence posts, include some heartwood (center wood). Heartwood resists rot and your fence posts will last longer.
Logs over 5 inches in diameter should be split in half and bigger material split into thirds or quarters. Stack the logs loosely and dry them at least 1 year before using them. Wood dries faster in the summer and split wood dries faster than whole logs.
Red oak doesn't make a good fence post because it rots in the ground after a few years.
Saw logs
Sawlogs are large logs that can be cut into lumber. They usually come from the straight trunks of trees. The minimum size for a saw log is 8 inches in diameter and 6 (sometimes 8) feet in length. Add an extra 3 to 5 inches in length in case the end of the log cracks while it dries. You can paint or wax the ends of the log to reduce cracking.
When you make your sawlogs, cut the limbs off flush to the log. If the curve of the tree (sweep) is great or the tree is crooked, it won't make a good sawlog.
You may be able to sell your sawlogs. Check with local sawmills or advertise in the newspaper.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture regulates the movement of firewood in the state. More information »
You will get the best return for your unwanted trees if you use them to make your own lumber. Sawlogs converted to green (fresh-from-the-saw) lumber can be adequately air dried outdoors for rough construction uses such as sheds, barns, fences, and crates.
You can haul your logs to a sawmill or hire a portable band sawmill company to come to you.
To air-dry your freshly sawn lumber, separate each layer of boards with stickers (small 1 inch by 1 inch pieces of wood, 4 feet in length). The stickers should be dried wood or they could stain your lumber. You should space the stickers every 2 feet, perpendicular to the lumber. Place the outside stickers as close to the ends of the lumber as possible and limit your pile to 4 feet wide. Store the lumber 12 inches off the ground, under a roof, and air-dry for 2 years, preferably on the south side of a hill or building.
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SPS Student Wins World Pipe Band Championships
SPS PhD student and Chrystal Macmillan scholar, Megan Canning, has succeeded in winning the 2015 World Pipe Band Championships as part of the Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band.
Megan first learned to pipe in her native California and, after moving to Scotland, played in the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band - the most successful band of recent times - for seven years. In 2012, Megan then moved to the Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band where she has played pipes for the past three years.
"I find music to be a really satisfying break from an academic workload", says Megan. "Playing pipes provides a much needed escape from the kind of focus required for my studies. Playing music is about feeling as well as thinking and that's a nice contrast to what studying requires during the day."
As a student with a keen interest in gender development, and one of our Chrystal Macmillan scholars, Megan is also observant of the gender politics within the world of piping. Pipe bands are still largely dominated by men, and while more women than ever are now involved in piping and drumming, they still represent a clear minority and are virtually absent in leadership positions.
Speaking of the progressive attitude of her own band, Megan is keen to promote change: "I'm proud that Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band has more women members than any other Grade 1 band. I think it's important to see women competing and contributing successfully at the top, and I'm proud to be part of that."
Describing her exhilaration on hearing the winners announced, she says:
"The rush of adrenaline and feeling of elation at winning the World Championships is a difficult feeling to describe. It's a personal rush, but a group achievement, and there is great camaraderie in the exhilaration of the result being called out. So much of pipe bands is about control and discipline, but the feeling of winning is the total abandonment of that restraint!"
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Hope everyone had a happy Memorial Day! My mom was in town for the weekend and it was amazing! I haven't seen any family since Christmas so I was really happy she was able to make it for the long weekend. We hung out and shopped (of course!) the first two days and then on Monday we went to Huber's Orchard and Winery.
It's so much fun and incredibly beautiful! You ride in trailers driven by tractors out to the fields where there are rows and rows of strawberry bushes. You just fill up your little carton as much as you want and then hitch a ride back to the main Farmers Market area where you pay. You only pay for as much as you pick so it's a really great option if you're looking to not spend a lot of money. We got TONS of strawberries for $10!!!
After we picked strawberries we stopped by the Winery and let me tell you…don't miss this! Downstairs is the shop but if you go upstairs there's wine tasting where you get to try 8 different wines for $10. They give you little pieces of food to compliment the wine, so I recommend trying the Blackberry wine because they give you chocolate 🙂
We ended up leaving with waaaaay too many bottles of wine but gosh they were so good! The Rose and White wines are perfect for summer, really fresh and light. I also really love that it's a local winery, it's cool knowing the grapes we drove by will one day be these wines!
They have more picking seasons and I definitely plan on going back for the peaches…and maybe more wine hehe.
This place really is like a little slice of small town America and the perfect place to spend a day being thankful for all that we have. Thank you to all those who gave up everything so we could live the way we do!
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Getting started with CrossFit requires a strong foundation where you learn new movements and skills that you'll be using in classes. Because every individual is unique, we offer Foundations as private coaching sessions with one of our coaches, typically scheduled over a week. This allows for the individualized attention that you cannot get in a group foundations atmosphere. The coaching and guidance you receive during these private sessions focuses on how you perform, ways to improve your mobility and range of motion, and most importantly, you get the skills and technique to stay safe as you start challenging your body in new ways. The private coaching sessions are provided for a one-time $200 fee which also includes two weeks of unlimited class membership. Following your private coaching, we ask you to make a 90-day commitment at a discounted cost so you can realize the benefits of Beacon's unique program.
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Ulrich has lived in Coonawarra Township for 16 years. Originally moving to the Limestone Coast to work at Padthaway Estate Winery in January 2000.
Working as a qualified winemaker since 1991, he has made wine in many regions of Australia and the world. Now he works as a freelance winemaker with a wine-brand "Grey-Smith Pidgeon Wines" and a small consultancy business. Ulrich became involved in the Limestone Coast Collaborative because he believes it can be the vehicle to increase sales and recognition of the flavorsome premium farm produce, foods and wine of the Limestone Coast. Also, being an advocate for rural living and indeed living where the best produce is grown is appealing and should be shared. He would like to see visitors stay that extra day, walk the trails & by-ways, and eat & drink the fabulous goods grown & nurtured here.


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I only hope that as you learn to walk,
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I love you unconditionally.
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Over the weekend Capcom announced that they will be releasing a HD version of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure for the PSN and XBLA stores. PS3 gamers will get it first with the game hitting the PSN on 8/21 for $19.99. Xbox 360 gamers won't have to wait too long though, because it hits the XBLA on 8/22 for 1600 points. While you wait for JoJo's HD release you should check out some new screenshots for the game, which I've embedded below. You've been wondering who the hell is JoJo, and what constitutes a bizarre adventure…
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So the Summer is upon us, and we have had some amazing weather and some not soo good weather, And I must say I have been really busy with projects. And I have not been able to update the site as much as I would have liked to do , so sorry for that!
Here are Some pictures i took on a walk down the canal one day
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Mar 11, 2013
Today's pic of the day comes from Los Angeles' own Ghost Motorsports of a Porsche Panamera. I love the dramatic lighting...
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In mid 2014 Habanos S.A. announced the new Anejados program. Cuban cigars would be aged 5 – 8 years and then be released with an Anejados second band. Habanos S.A. says the cigars were aged in cedar boxes, in a strictly climate controlled environment.
They came to me by way of event cigars at the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Smokeout. I smoked one Romeo y Julieta Anejados in Canada, and one in Cuba.
Check out my video review here:
The nose on the wrapper is spicy cedar, with light hay in the room and almost a sweet rum. I used a guillotine cutter to make a shallow cut and found the draw quite tight.
There's a huge blast of marshmallow and graham cracker sweetness on the Romeo y Julieta Piramides Anejados to start. There's a light amount of pepper present, the retrohale is that graham cracker sweetness with a light to light plus pepper. There's some chlorophyll, almost unfermented tobacco coming through, hints of leather, and dry cedar. Some cocoa starts to enter the mix at the ten minute mark.The first minutes has a lot of flavor transitions. The chlorophyll flavor is present for the first 45 minutes and the paper gradually falls away. As the cigar moves towards the middle third the flavor complexity wanes to a light strength.
In the middle third the cedar takes over the profile, jumping to a medium minus. Some cocoa hints come through but aren't strong enough to overtake the cedar. Graham cracker sweetness only presents itself on the retrohale. There's some salty minerality that I taste before the final third begins.
In the last third I get some sour earth and leather, so I purged and relit. At that point I get some basil and citrus, with more of the chlorophyll and dry cedar from the first third. The last third falls into balance with cocoa, dry cedar with the basil and citrus disappearing. Some light leather comes in at the last half of the last third.
I have mixed feelings about the Romeo y Julieta Piramides Anejados. The first third is magnificent, but the rest of the cigar isn't as complex. I really like that Habanos S.A. is experimenting with aged cigar releases. I'm concerned that the blends that are being used for the Anejados program have been selected because they wouldn't stand on their own as a regular release.
The Romeo y Julieta Piramides Anejados would be a pretty easy 5 Pack buy but I couldn't see going up to a box split level.
I look forward to trying the Montecristo Churchill Anejados at the earliest opportunity.
As with many Cuban cigars, coffee, rum or any rum based cocktail is going to be an easy choice to pair. You could also go with a light cola or root beer.
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This is starting to emerge as the consensus on these... just kind of ok, and definitely not living up to a 5-to-8-year-aged Habano.
It's definitely tough to tell whether they're taking a well blended cigar and aging it, or taking a sub par cigar and aging it because otherwise it wouldn't sell on its own.
If the first third carried through it would be outstanding.
I think I'll stick to stockpiling cheap petite coronas.
I'm looking forward to the Partagas Anejados Corona Gorda...
I feel like Partagas can do no wrong.
Agree...looking forward to the Partagas, wasn't a huge fan of the Monte or RyJ version but I see the HdM just hit the market.


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From time to time we all find ourselves overwhelmed with tasks, particularly women around times of celebration, like Christmas, family visits, holidays, for example, when we juggle work and home. Deadlines loom large and menacing as we all try to – shop for gifts, plan meals, buy food, make the house ready for visitors, look gorgeous, and keep the day job going too! I've written before about how we sometimes add to our own stress levels (see Tips for Surviving Christmas) so here are some different ideas for getting organised.
Highly Effective People Day Dream
Stephen Covey, in his book, 'The Habits of Highly Effective People' (still available through Amazon) said start with the end in mind. So, taking that principle, spend a few minutes now allowing your mind to take you ahead a few weeks. What are you hoping to have achieved? Work wise what do you need to have finished? At home are there things that you really need to have done? Just close your eyes for a minute and think about it.
If you feel panic rising tell yourself to stop. Allow your body to relax. You may have started clamping your jaw, for example. Try and relax. Be aware of your breathing.
If you are getting tense thinking about all you have to do, that's a powerful message. All we're doing is an imagination exercise yet it's possible that just thinking about the things you need to do is having an actual physical effect on you! Imagine how you will feel post celebrations if you don't begin to relax a little now.
Get Ready
Now you have spent a little time thinking ahead let's get practical. The following is something I find useful to do for all sorts of things, work, projects, holidays, parties. You can refine it to your heart's content; this is the simple version.
- Take two different coloured packs of post it type notes
- Choose one colour for things that you are happy to do, and one for things that must be done (and don't fill you with joy).
- Start writing out your tasks and be specific. For example, don't just write 'buy presents' but write a note for each person you have to consider. For some people it will be a pleasurable task to buy for, others not!
- I mix work and pleasure tasks as I run my own business and my time is mine to arrange. You may choose to have two sets of task lists and do this separately for work; it depends on your preference. Make it work for you.
- Put a 'do by' date on each one
- Distinguish between what's important and what is urgent and what are both. Important might be getting that report out in time to be read before the holidays, but you still have three weeks so it's not yet urgent. Urgent could be getting your request in for what you want to eat at the office party this Friday, but it's not that important!
- Now, with all your lovely colourful notes, stick them where you can see them in date order, so that the earliest date is on top. Put them so they slightly overlap but are visible, maybe on a filing cabinet, maybe on the fridge, where you can see them.
- One reason they need to be visible is that thoughts about them will come to you at odd moments. You can add to them if you get a brilliant idea and think, for example, 'I will buy Aunt Gladys a leopard print purse!' Add it to her post it note.
- As you tackle each task take the note down. I put the sticky on my diary page for the day and gleefully throw it away when done.
- A beneficial side effect is that it can help stop you over committing yourself. It's a very visual reminder of what you have to do, to yourself and anyone else passing, and may help you say no now and again. Take a look at your notes. Do you have a good mix of colours or does one predominate? Are all your notes in the pleasure zone? Lucky you if they are! More likely you have a plethora of jobs that must be done. If you have all jobs that leave you cold it's time for a rethink. (If this is the usual pattern i.e. all jobs you dislike, then maybe you need to do some serious thinking from you, about your work life balance, and whether you are living the life you want).
If you do have a list of 'not thrilling' jobs ahead try and put in some things that will please you and give you energy; these will help you manage your stress levels and enable you to do the tedious tasks more efficiently. Can you make a less attractive task more so by doing it with a friend or colleague? Can you turn it into an opportunity to showcase your talents to someone who matters? Is it a personal development opportunity for you? If you can't change the task, then try and change your attitude towards it.
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With major changes coming in Washington and important cases making their way through the court system, 2017 looks to be a busy year for bank litigation and regulation. This includes litigation and legislative challenges to the CFPB's authority, enforcement actions involving allegations of unsafe and unsound banking practices, lawsuits over the validity of credit union regulations, and litigation surrounding the Wells Fargo fake account scandal.
1. Challenges to Dodd-Frank and the CFPB
One of the most significant regulatory developments of 2017 will be the future of Dodd-Frank and the CFPB. One such challenge comes from the ongoing PHH Corp. case, in which the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit concluded that the CFPB's single-director structure was unconstitutional. Based on this finding, the court altered the CFPB's rules to permit the President to terminate the CFPB Director for any reason. The CFPB has asked the full D.C. Circuit to reconsider the ruling and, if unsuccessful, is likely to seek review from the Supreme Court. The outcome of this case has significant ramifications, with an incoming President who may want to replace Director Richard Cordray with a less aggressive director.
The CFPB and the Dodd-Frank Act more broadly face a potential legislative challenge from the new Republican Congress. Republicans have previously sought to repeal or scale back Dodd-Frank, including with last year's proposed CHOICE Act. The CHOICE Act, which would provide a potential starting point for Dodd-Frank reforms now that Republicans control both houses of Congress and the White House, included many provisions that would seem to benefit community banks. These provisions included an option to maintain a simple leverage ratio of 10% in lieu of the Basel III capital requirements, repeal of the Durbin Amendment on debit interchange price controls, several relief provisions for smaller banks, and an overhaul of the CFPB.
2. Unsafe and Unsound Banking Practices
In September 2016, the Office of Financial Institution Adjudication heard a rare administrative trial involving FDIC allegations of unsafe and unsound banking practices against Cornelius Campbell Burgess, a director of Herring Bank in Amarillo, Texas. The FDIC's Notice of Charges alleged that Burgess "engaged in unsafe or unsound practices and breached his fiduciary duty to the Bank by causing the Bank to pay his personal expenses, including the expenses of his girlfriend . . ., who was not a Bank employee, without full and truthful disclosure to, or informed approval from the Board" and "without adequate or truthful support for the business nature of the expenses." The FDIC further contended that Burgess's actions caused loss to the Bank and gain to himself, and "demonstrate a willful or continuing disregard for the safety or soundness of the Bank and personal dishonesty." Relying on these claims, the FDIC sought an order of removal and prohibition and a civil money penalty.
A recommended decision from the administrative law judge is expected in early 2017, followed later in the year by a final decision from the FDIC Director. This would be the first enforcement decision from a bank regulator on unsafe and unsound practices since the Adams case, which I have written about here and here. The decision may provide some guidance on regulators' interpretation of unsafe and unsound banking practices and may also provide an opportunity for review by a federal court.
3. Banks vs. Credit Unions Litigation
There are two ongoing lawsuits involving the validity of new regulations on credit union commercial lending and membership eligibility. In the first lawsuit, the Independent Community Bankers Association sued to block a rule that would expand a credit union's ability to make commercial loans. In the second, the American Bankers Association sued to prevent the implementation of a rule expanding credit union membership. A federal judge heard a motion to dismiss the ICBA case on December 15, 2016 and expects to make a ruling in early 2017. The ABA case is in the preliminary stages but will likely also be challenged by an early motion to dismiss. Both cases could reshape the competition community banks face from credit unions.
4. Wells Fargo Litigation
In the aftermath of the Wells Fargo fake accounts scandal, numerous lawsuits have been filed by Wells Fargo customers, terminated employees, and shareholders. Most of the lawsuits are still in the preliminary stages of litigation. The outcome of these lawsuits could provide guidance to banks on how to shape their own employee incentive programs and how to manage the aftermath of adverse regulatory action.


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It is hard, if not impossible, to imagine a world without OPEC. But just as we are constantly trying to find Black Swans before they appear, if OPEC ceases to function or its influence wanes, it could be a possible "Golden Swan" that no one sees coming. The ramifications of this would be profoundly positive for global economies and markets.
Powerful forces are now forming to suggest OPEC's days are numbered and that, at the very least, its impact will wane.
- The Growing Influence of the U.S. on Energy Production -- The U.S., through hydraulic fracking, has become a major oil producer and our imports have fallen, helped by secular efficiency in consuming energy.
- Subpar Global Economic Growth -- A global slowdown (influenced by structural headwinds) has served to reduce oil demand, particularly in Europe and China. Oil is priced in U.S. dollars and the dollar rise has made oil more expensive and has moderated consumption.
- Leading Suppliers Are Raising Production -- A few major producers are motivated to increase production and steal share rather than cut production (the usual OPEC strategy in times of slack demand). Saudi Arabia did so last week. Stability of its budget requires maintaining oil revenue (at about $90 a barrel on previous production) rather than cutting it. If prices fall below $90 a barrel, the Saudis indicated last week they will cut price to maintain revenue, worsening any supply glut.
- Russia's Economic Woes -- Russia (not a member of OPEC) has deepening financial troubles. Oil is its principal export. Its currency is falling and its oil is priced in U.S. dollars. Logic suggests Russia will desperately raise production.
- Others Have Issues -- Three producers with excess capacity have issues. Iran and Iraq are Shiite entities. If the Saudis surrender share to them, it will help their cause. This seems unlikely. The Arab Spring has left Libya in shambles and it is producing to rebuild.
- Venezuela Is a Wild Card -- Venezuela could usually be counted on to withhold production. Due to its inflation and recession that is unlikely to happen.
It looks increasingly possible that OPEC has wandered into a perfect storm.
For one reason or another, members are unlikely to cooperate in withholding production to maintain price.
Over the next 1-2 years the price of oil may move below the marginal cost of production. This could translate into sharply lower energy prices and consequently higher consumer real incomes (and spending) than anyone is forecasting. IF this happens, the overall market should be ignited to the upside, with particular strength in the consumer and transportation sectors and with weakness seen in energy production and exploration issues. The relatively positive action of the retailers over the last week or two might be an early signpost that the role of OPEC is diminishing and that the price of energy products might continue to decline.
The bottom line is that a lengthy period (54 years) of the pain of inflated energy prices may now be coming to an end in what might be called a Golden Swan of Lower Oil Prices.
To say the least, the OPEC meeting late this month should be interesting.
VIA http://www.thestreet.com/story/12906860/1/doug-kass-a-dissolution-of-opec-could-be-a-golden-swan.html


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20×20 is asking everyone to #ShowYourStripes by pledging one action to support girls and women in sport in 2019.
By all doing something we can make a genuine shift across the country. We can give more sport to a nation of sport lovers, as well as the gift of sport to more girls.
To show your support post your action (big or small) online using #CantSeeCantBe and #20×20.
What Can I Do?
There are many ways to #ShowYourStripes. Below are some
- If you're female, age 1 to 100, you could pledge to find an activity that you love and keep it up – as a player, as a coach or as a supporter – from football to frisbee, cricket to canoeing, or tennis to triathlon.
- If you're a Sports Fan you could pledge to go to at least 3 women's games or events this year.
- If you're a Player you could pledge to introduce one or more girls to your sport.
- If you're a Coach you could pledge to give some expertise to developing a female team or athlete.
- If you're a Teacher you could pledge to give more opportunities or support to girls when it comes to sport.
- If you're an Elite Athlete you could pledge to give a masterclass to girls who are aspiring to get there.
- If you're a Sports Club you could pledge to ensure parity with male and female athletes across the club.
- If you're a Journalist or Publisher you could pledge to give greater visibility to female athletes and teams.
- And if you're a Parent you could pledge to encourage your daughter to find or pursue a sport she loves or bring the whole family to see female athletes in action!


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It is Oktober, so it's time for some Oktoberfest beers. Yes - no wine this evening, as the Football is on and I'm in the mood for some suds. I have to say that this one is a bit disappointing. First off - a Green Bottle? Come on Spaten - you can do better than that. I wish I would have noticed this before I bought the 6-pack. A bit skunky due to the lack of UV protection, but still more that drinkable. Secondly - a bit of a run of the mill Oktoberfest - try some others would be my recommendation. Regardless - It should go well with the burgers and bratz on the grill this evening. Hey the Monty Python 45's are on the Juke and I'm in a good mood.
From the I Like Chinese 7"
"The world today seems absolutely crackers,
With nuclear bombs to blow us all sky high.
There's fools and idiots sitting on the trigger.
It's depressing and it's senseless, and that's why...
I like Chinese.
I like Chinese.
They only come up to your knees,
Yet they're always friendly, and they're ready to please."
That Eric Idle - ever the politically correct fellow....
Here's a favorable review that I found - Hunter's Beers! (I am all for fair and balanced blogging - Hunter must have got some fresher bottles that I did......)


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It's time to pack away our summer clothes, the flip flops and suncream and it's time to look forward to Christmas.
I'm now taking bookings for Christmas Mini Shoots, they will take place on the 4th and 5th of November. There will be two studio set ups, which I'm super excited to reveal. The one set up will be for your family and the other one will be for the kids to have their individual photo's.
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November 2, 2017
The Mad River School District, located in Riverside, Ohio, lies within feet of arguably one of the largest, most diverse, and organizationally complex Bases in the Air Force - Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). Spanning over five decades, the District has had a unique relationship with the Base and the Federal Government.
Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with the 88th Air Base Wing Commander, Col. McDonald, and key staff at the WPAFB 2017 Superintendent Showcase. The meeting focused on WPAFB's missions along with the partnerships the Base has established with local public school districts. In Mad River, we are fortunate that WPAFB is in our "backyard" and we can capitalize on the opportunities the Base provides for our staff and students.
Staff and students in the district can participate in a multitude of programs aimed at educating, entertaining and guiding our students into 21st-century learning through the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) educational outreach programs. The most impactful program is STARBASE and STARBASE 2.0. Fourteen years ago, during the school year 2004-2005, Mad River Local Schools was the very first school district to enter the door of STARBASE Wright-Patt. Eight years ago, Spinning Hills Middle School was one of the trial schools for STARBASE 2.0. Since then, the relationship we have built with DoD STARBASE has offered our students STEM-based educational experiences and opportunities that align with our district mission as we identify and deploy strategies to provide students a platform to develop 21st-century skills. To give perspective of the impact, over 3,000 students have participated in DoD STARBASE, and over 270 students have participated in STARBASE 2.0 since the partnership began.
STARBASE Wright-Patt has also been a key partner in assisting two of our school buildings earning the coveted Ohio Department of Education STEM school designation, which further emphasizes the impact of the relationship between STARBASE and Mad River Local Schools. Our schools have embedded the strategies and knowledge gained from STARBASE to deploy six new Project Lead the Way courses offered in grades 5-8 to introduce and encourage Mad River students to go into STEM-related fields while connecting college and career readiness into our programming.
Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the military community are much bigger than simply being the largest single-site employer in the state of Ohio. Wright Patterson is a community partner and resource that directly influences our students in a positive way evidenced by our partnership with programs such as STARBASE. I would encourage Congress to continue to support the DoD STARBASE programming. I have authentically experienced the positive outcomes the program has on our students and community.
Chad Wye Superintendent
Mad River Local Schools
Posted September 2018


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Irish starlet John O'Sullivan hopes his successful loan spell at Accrington Stanley last season has helped him work his way into Gary Bowyer's plans for the forthcoming campaign.
Rovers kick off their pre-season preparations tomorrow against Stanley (kick-off 3pm) and O'Sullivan admits he owes a lot to his time with John Coleman's side.
"I loved every minute of my time there," said the 21-year-old midfielder, who scored four goals in 13 appearances at the Crown Ground. "They have a great group of lads and brilliant set of fans.
"It was a great experience for me because it was a chance to play consistently in the league for the first time.
"I went on loan to the Conference last year, but that was my first taste of proper league football. I am very grateful to the manager John Coleman and all the staff there for helping me develop into the player I am now.
"It turned me from a boy into a man. You go out there and you realise the importance of winning because the fans are paying good money to come and watch.
"I can't wait to get going this season now. The gaffer told me that I was going to be involved at the end of last season to get me ready for this season and those appearances have made me hungrier than ever to play more games this year.
"Pre-season has been brilliant so far. The lads have come back flying. We only have quite a small squad, but the desire is there to have a successful campaign."
Fans can see the match against Accrington by paying cash at the turnstiles at the Store First Stadium. Prices are £15 Adults, £10 Over 65s & Students with a valid ID, £5 for Under 17s.


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I wanted to keep a year round open door, but I've had to close submissions at SIR! for a while. I received way more submissions than I ever expected to and I really need to catch up with things. My apologies to those who've been waiting for a response. You'll hopefully receive something soon. in the meantime, watch this incredible video taken from Mathias's blog -
The new issue is near complete and looking pretty rad. Wonder if we can get Pushead to do the "cover"
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The biggest use of PCBs worldwide today are as "motherboards" in computers connecting many of the crucial electronic components of the computer, such as the central processing unit and memory, as well as providing connectors for network cards, hard drives and other add-ons.
Today as the need for computer memory has grown, memory chips are placed on a separate printed circuit board to provide additional RAM (memory) for computers. PCBs are also used as a power supply in a wide variety of electronic appliances, in particular portable music equipment. Finally, mobile phone SIM cards and video or camera cards are actually both types of printed circuit boards. PCB China manufacturers are most reliable and affordable.
PCBs are thin boards which are made from an insulating material, with a metal coated surface, to connect the various electronic components which are surface mounted onto the board with solder.
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Kayleen Morgan also better known among her peers as Kaylo is a young, vibrant and phenomenal 22-year-old that has captured the hearts of many as she makes a name for herself as a multimedia journalist, photographer and videographer while capturing people's stories for broadcast news. She is also the owner of IetsKaylo.co.za.
"I give people a platform to tell stories, mainly those in the African creative space and predominantly femmes who don't have the platform or means to curate their own stories," she said.
Although Kayleen is still figuring herself and gifts out, as she navigates through her twenties, she says her top 3 greatest achievements thus far are getting through varsity, getting into her dream industry and being acknowledged by some of her favourite artists like singer/songwriter King Thandiswa Mazwai for the work she has done with them.
The creative industry is not an easy one to break into, let alone make a lasting mark, but Kayleen has seamlessly found a way to push the boundaries and create her own signature.
"At the moment, I've noticed that there are not a lot of women in the news space documenting. At times you're met with a cold shoulder being young, female and black in a space that is widely dominated by older men. I plan to not only continue my work but encourage more women to get into the field and break the cycle," she said.
"I know people are told to have 5-year, 10-year, 100-year goals but in all honesty thinking ahead like that gives me anxiety. I have a bucket list of things I want to have been, seen and done in the end but I focus more on where I see myself in the short term and my short term is 3 months. So, before I overshare and jinx myself, all I'm going to say is we'll all see future Kaylo and be surprised by her together," Kayleen added.
It's always a nice surprise speaking on the phone with someone and answering the 'so can we have the name of the camera crew' with 'I am the camera crew'
Kayleen says she is greatly inspired by the women who raised her as she grew up in a home predominantly occupied by strong, successful and fiercely independent women. "That's my main inspo, you can see it in the way I look, behave, dress and dream. You can feel the people who inspire me through my actions. The company I keep also inspire me in many ways, I believe that when you see the people that I engage with and am surrounded by, you see me. Characters in African literature for some weird reason and in general, there are too many other things that catch my attention," she said.
Growing up in post-apartheid and still infant democratic South Africa is not an easy space to navigate, especially as a first generation born free South African black woman. The anxiety and stress to live up to certain expectations and become something greater than the generation before, whether it be from your own folks or society at large – it can all be a bit a minefield at times. However, Ms. Morgan seems to be doing a great job, one story, picture, success and lesson at a time. Thinking about her childhood, Kayleen says she would tell her 16-year-old self, "Can you see? Told you it would all work out!
Worst fear? Failure – failing myself, I'm afraid of standing in my own way," she said.
"The industry is extremely small and though there are several well-known femme faces in news, there aren't enough of us doing camera work, narrating black female stories through the lens or directing and producing. It's important in a space where women are looked down on or expected to be at a lower level. It's always a nice surprise speaking on the phone with someone and answering the 'so can we have the name of the camera crew' with 'I am the camera crew'," she said.
"I think people will always know me for being genuine, God didn't bless me with acting skills or a poker face. I also hope that someday my work will speak for me and that my name will become synonymous with the process of documenting stories- our stories. There is never a dull moment EVER, I'm grateful for that, not only in terms of news but in general there is a sea of stories to be told. Sometimes I'm in a space for one thing and after talking to people, I get inspired and think of ways of telling those stories. That's why it's always so important for me to be open to listening, when people talk, they are giving you a piece of themselves and if that's worth sharing then I am always happy to do that," she added.
As a lover of stories, telling and creating narratives, Kayleen said writing was like second nature and therefore believes the path of journalism and being and content producer chose her.
"I can't sing, can't draw, can't count, scared of the police so can't steal but because I've always liked things (and when you like things you always have information) and when you put the two together journalism makes sense. I only began to love the idea of really telling people's stories around 2014, though I've been interested in journalism since grade 10," she said.
"Journalism isn't as sexy as its made to seem on the movies, yes there's coffee, new locations and people every day but no one really speaks about how taxing journalism can become if you don't take care of yourself. There are many instances where you go to a story that's emotionally taxing and you feel helpless because you can't really change the situation, you can only relay the story. Sometimes you'll feel like a vulture invading in people's space. It's also a lonely space many a times, you give a lot to your craft and a busy person isn't a very attractive selling point but despite that in life everything is a give and take, if you love what you do, there's satisfaction at the end of every day that your byline rolls at the end of your work," she added.
Feminism may be in these days and seem cool but for many women like Kayleen, it is a way of life, being and a personal journey of discovery. "It is something I'm still learning about every day. It's about the freedom to choose without being boxed by societal norms or systemic obstacles that enable those norms. Basically, it's being able to do as you please with an equal playing field. I'm also still customizing my feminism but in general I try to be myself and do what I want and like to do every day. One of these things is choosing to look ladylike in a job that one is apparently supposed to dim oneself down for. Of course, I aim to look appropriate for the circumstances I'll be working in but I ain't gonna be looking like someone who doesn't have nice clothes in their closet for a press conference. I am also learning not to doubt myself so much in the work I do, but remind myself that I am damn capable, there's something empowering about practicing confidence, you believe before achieving and I think that's extremely important," she concluded.


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Paul Hill
Remembering an Academic, Entrepreneur, and Leader
John Chubb's pioneering work in education policy
Street-Savvy School Reform
Lessons learned from six big-city school systems
Can We Get Governance Right?
How to fix public education governance in the United States is not a new question.
A Foundation Goes to School
Bill and Melinda Gates shift from computers in libraries to reform in high schools
Blog Posts/Multimedia
Ratchet Effect: The Continuous Evolution of the Portfolio Strategy
The portfolio strategy can thrive and spread over time by creating good new schools and meaningful learning pathways; building parental support and aligned nonprofits; waiting out the inevitable returns to ineffective centralization; and when the demand for better learning opportunities becomes strong again, building further.
An Interview with Paymon Rouhanifard: Charting Camden's Path to Improvement
Paymon Rouhanifard has been the superintendent of Camden City Public Schools in New Jersey since 2013.
Charter Schools, Segregation, and Anxiety About Social Cohesion
A review of Choosing Charters: Better Schools or More Segregation?
The Future of the Charter School Movement Requires a New Political Strategy
The charter movement now has a limited constituency and some real enemies who are not likely to be deflected by facts or argument.
In a Changing Rural America, What Can Charter Schools Offer?
Chartering has been used to allow communities to innovate in ways that traditional district schools cannot.
Charters Must Avoid Recreating the Failed School District Financial Model
It's troubling to see that many charter schools and CMOs are steadily accumulating fixed costs.
A Troubling Contagion: The Rural 4-Day School Week
In an environment where young rural adults already suffer from isolation and low economic opportunity, the shorter school week could exacerbate their problems.
A Better Future for Rural Communities Starts at the Schoolhouse
Students need to know that the economy constantly changes and that everyone, no matter how well educated, must be alert to trends in the demand for skills.
"Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick": Why State Chiefs Should Do Both
To fully exploit ESSA's expanded possibilities for state leadership on school and district improvement, state superintendents will need a wide range of skills.
Wells Fargo and the Atlanta Schools Testing Scandal
Wells Fargo is learning a hard and correct lesson—that performance incentives need to be realistic, that results must be checked, and that managers must question rosy results.
What's at Stake in the Ongoing Fight About School Spending Comparability?
Today's dispute over comparability marks the midpoint in a decades-long struggle over whether districts have a right to skimp on funding their most troubled schools.
Rumors of Death Premature: Portfolio Management Still Alive and Kicking in New Orleans
Can the portfolio strategy in New Orleans still fog a mirror, or is it dead as Jay Greene has just announced? It looks pretty lively, with all public school kids in charter schools and results improving steadily.
A Response to "Breaking the Mold"
Mike Kirst's review of our book, A Democratic Constitution for Public Education, is insightful and constructive and raises important questions about how our proposal would work in practice.