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Day 34: Count down to the Starz Denver Film Festival
The honchos at the Denver Film Society knew that when the organization's 35th Starz Denver Film Festival kicks off Thursday Nov. 1 there would be a small event that might detract some from its premiere undertaking and one of the city's biggest annual cultural happenings: the presidential election.
Instead of ignoring the elephant or donkey in the living-room, they embraced the election and have been teasing the fact by curating DebateFest in partnership with University of Denver, host to the first 2012 presidential debate (Wednesday, Oct. 3).
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However, they can do so only after an adult shows them that the food is safe to eat, researchers said.
The findings show that, after watching an adult put part of a plant and part of a human-made object in her mouth, infants at 6- and 18-months of age preferentially identify the plant as the food source.
"Young children's decisions about what to eat are, famously, not determined by simply copying adult behaviour," Annie Wertz and co-author Karen Wynn noted.
Wynn and Wertz of Yale University hypothesised that, instead of imitating an adult's behaviour outright, children tend to go for specific types of entities - in this case, plants - but only when an adult does so first.
They tested their hypothesis in four experiments.
Full-term 18-month-olds were presented with a realistic-looking artificial plant and an obviously human-made artifact, each of which had dried fruits attached.
The infants watched an experimenter take one fruit off each object - the plant and the artifact - and place it in her mouth as if eating it.
The fruits were then taken off the plant and the artifact and the infants were asked, "Which one can you eat"
The infants showed a clear preference for the fruits that came from the plant, despite the fact that they saw the same social information - the experimenter "eating" the fruit - applied to both objects.
The experiments further showed that the eating action was crucial to this plant-based bias: When the experimenter placed the fruits behind the ear, or merely looked at the plant and artifact instead of performing an action, infants chose randomly.
Younger infants, who have little to no experience with solid food, also showed evidence of a plant-based bias: Six-month-old infants looked longer at in-mouth actions when they were performed with fruits from the artifact, suggesting that this violated their expectations for edibility.
"Together, these experiments show that infants use social information from adults to rapidly and selectively identify plants as food sources," said Wertz.
"More broadly, this suggests that humans, unlike some other non-human primates, don't simply consider anything that goes into the mouth to be food. Instead, they also take the type of object into consideration," said Wertz.
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Could you please explain to me what's the meaning of dying for a cry?
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dying for a cry
You haven't given us any context, but if somebody is "dying for a cry" it could mean that they think they would feel a lot better if they had a cry. Perhaps they have some emotions built up inside them and crying would help.
Here, "dying" is used in the informal sense of wanting to do or have something very much.
"I'm dying for a cup of coffee".
"I'm dying to see my son play football again"
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Sorry i forgot to put the context, Mr.Freezeframe, but I think Mr. JMurray's explanation is fit to the context in my head :)
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9 February 2009
Prerequisite knowledge
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|Reader should know what Adobe Flex is and have a basic understanding of what the term framework refers to. Additionally, a basic understanding of Object Oriented Programming principles and Design patterns would be helpful as well.Intermediate
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Recently, I've been doing a good amount of interviewing for positions as an Adobe Flex developer (freelance, to clarify—in case my day job boss happens to read this). In just about every interview, the subject of Flex frameworks eventually came up (typically, Cairngorm). I would explain that although I was aware of the existence of these frameworks, I had never really had any use for them. This decision seemed perfectly reasonable to me, but those conducting the interviews were not so impressed. Tired of losing projects because of my "lack of experience" with Flex frameworks, I set out on a mission to learn as much about them as I possibly could.
As luck would have it, the next meeting of the local user group was covering the topic of Flex frameworks—specifically, Cairngorm, Mate, and PureMVC (you can view the presentation here). I had heard of all these frameworks from regularly listening to the Flex show podcast but was not really aware of how they worked or the differences among them, which brings me to the purpose of this article.
This article provides a summary of the most popular frameworks currently available for Flex so that you can make the most informed choice possible regarding which framework best suits the needs of your team or project. It covers the Cairngorm, Mate, PureMVC, and Swiz frameworks. I chose these frameworks in particular because they have been covered by the Flex show podcast and/or have been presented at conferences such as 360|Flex.
Cairngorm is the oldest and best known of the Flex frameworks. It is actually a micro-architecture—that is, a collection of design patterns that have proven to work well with one another. Cairngorm borrows heavily from the world of Java development and focuses on three key areas: handling user actions, encapsulating server interactions and business logic, and managing the state on the client and representing that state in the user interface (UI).
Building a project in Cairngorm involves breaking your application into several packages and extending the Cairngorm classes. Here are the major sections and classes of a Cairngorm project:
- The
ModelLocator—a singleton that acts as a data repository—represents the state of the program. The singleton nature of the class ensures that all your program components are accessing the same data.
- The
ServiceLocatoris another singleton that acts a centralized location for storing services such as
HTTPServices. Again, because this class is a singleton, all your program components will be accessing the same services.
- Business logic is encapsulated in command classes that implement the command pattern. These classes represent the logic that responds to user events.
- Events are handled by the
FrontControllerclass, which executes the appropriate command class for that event. Each user event that the program can respond to must be registered with this class along with its corresponding command class.
- Delegate classes are used as proxies for accessing and responding to remote services.
Cairngorm is well known in the Flex community and, as a project on Adobe's Open Source site, is well supported and has an active community of developers who continue to work on it. Also, it borrows proven strategies from the Java development world and has been successfully used to create many large-scale projects. Finally, it is well suited for team development, because it provides a highly structured methodology for creating applications that allow distribution of tasks.
Perhaps the most common criticism leveled against Cairngorm is that it requires you to write a lot of classes. In Cairngorm, each event maps to a command; therefore, you have to write a command class for every event your program can trigger. Additionally, you must write any other classes that the command must use, such as delegates. This can quickly turn into a large number of classes for even a modest-sized application.
Second, because Cairngorm implements its own method of handling events, it can complicate the built-in Flex event model. It also has some limitations. Because each event must have its own command class, you are limited to one responder per event. Also, Cairngorm events do not bubble, so if you want to notify things higher up the container hierarchy, you will have to do that yourself.
A third common criticism is the framework's reliance on global singletons, which can make modularization and unit testing difficult. Although you can break up the model among several singletons to make these processes easier, the extra work required can complicate the process.
- Cairngorm developer documentation
- Developing Flex RIAs with Cairngorm microarchitecture – Part 1: Introducing Cairngorm (Steven Webster and Leon Tanner, August 2008)
- Example Cairngorm project
The Mate framework
Mate is a tag-based, event-driven framework. Tag based means that it is implemented entirely in MXML. It is event driven in that the central focus of the framework is to make it easier to define who responds to events.
There are only two basic requirements for creating a project using Mate: You must have one or more events, and you must have an MXML file called an event map—that is, a simple MXML file included in the main application file. It defines the events you want to listen to and how they should be handled. You must have at least one of these files, but you can use multiple event maps, if necessary.
Mate also implements the idea of dependency injection—sometimes referred to as the Hollywood principle, or "don't call us, we'll call you." Objects are constructed in such a way that the data they require is provided to them or injected into the class. In other words, the classes don't call out to get data ("don't call us") but rather are passed the data they need ("we'll call you").
Mate promotes loose coupling through its use of dependency injection. Because components do not rely on global singletons, they are freer to acts as independent agents. Mate does not keep you from using Flex's built-in event model, nor does it limit you to a single response for each event as Cairngorm does. Mate's MXML files and tags are straightforward and easy to use, and if you get stuck, the documentation is good and there are plenty of code examples on the site.
Mate is MXML only. So, if you are one of those developers who like doing everything in Adobe ActionScript classes, you're going to have to adjust your normal routine. Because Mate does not define much of a structure for your application, it's left up to you to define. Hence, you will have to do your own team coordination to ensure that all your developers are coding in a compatible manner. Finally, if you happen to work with Adobe LiveCycle Data Services ES, be aware that Mate does not currently handle the data management that LiveCycle Data Services ES offers.
- Mate documentation
- Example projects
- Podcast interview with Mate framework creator Laura Arguello
The PureMVC framework
Although it is used for Flex, PureMVC was not actually designed as a Flex framework. The creator of PureMVC wanted the framework to be language agnostic. In fact, if you visit the site, you will see that there are implementations and code examples for a variety of languages.
PureMVC centers on the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, with the stated goal of separating a project into model, view, and controller tiers. These tiers are represented by three singleton classes—
View, and
Controller—with a fourth singleton called the Façade that is designed to facilitate communication among the tiers and act as a central repository for accessing their public methods.
Much like Cairngorm, creating a project using PureMVC involves dividing your project into several packages, then implementing your classes by extending the framework classes. PureMVC has the addition of the
Façade class, which acts as the main entry point for the application.
Like Cairngorm, PureMVC is a well-established framework and has a large and active community supporting it. It is also well suited to team development, because it provides a well-defined structure for how applications need to be created, standardizing coding across developers.
Because it relies on singletons, PureMVC is prone to many of the same criticisms leveled at Cairngorm. It is not specifically a Flex framework, so it does not take advantage of the features of MXML. Like Cairngorm, PureMVC has its own method of handling events, and it can make working with the standard Flex event model more difficult. PureMVC is a fairly complex framework and has a relatively steep initial learning curve. Unless your team is familiar with it, training new employees can increase production time.
Finally, like Cairngorm, the PureMVC framework requires the creation of many classes, which can increase production time and project size.
- Documentation and licensing
- Example project
- Podcast interview with PureMVC framework creator Cliff Hall
The Swiz framework
Swiz is an inversion of control (IoC) framework that provides methodologies for simplifying event handling and asynchronous remote method calls. The main focus of the Swiz framework is to provide a true MVC paradigm in a simple, effective manner. Unlike Cairngorm and PureMVC, it specifically steers clear of imposing Java patterns and does not impose any predefined folder structure.
Creating a project with Swiz involves telling the Swiz framework about your application components. At its core, Swiz is a centralized factory pattern. Components are loaded into this factory through a utility class called the
BeanLoader. When the application starts, the factory handles the instantiation of your components.
Swiz also provides dependency management through a custom metatag called
Autowire. The
Autowire tag is a method of defining dependencies among classes that Swiz then handles for you.
Swiz is simple to use and does not impose a predefined structure onto your project. Through its
Autowire dependency-injection system, it—like Mate—promotes loose coupling between components and manages dependencies for you. Also like Mate, Swiz uses built-in Flex event handling while providing help in such key areas as facilitating global event dispatching through the use of an internally referenced singleton.
Again, like Mate, Swiz does not define much of a structure for your application—that's left up to you to define. Hence, you will have to do your own team coordination to ensure that all your developers are coding in a compatible manner.
Second, because it uses custom metatags, additional steps may be required to set up a project—for example, setting a few extra compiler arguments. These steps are not difficult, but it is something that the Swiz framework requires that the other frameworks don't. The documentation specifically mentions Flex 2 users, so this may not be an issue for versions later than Flex version 2.
- Documentation and examples
- Podcast interview with Swiz framework creator Chris Scott
Making your choice
Although by no means exhaustive, the information provided here in combination with the resources should be enough for a basic understanding of the methodologies, strengths, and weaknesses of each framework. So, how do you go about choosing one of these frameworks over another?
Perhaps the first question to ask is, do I need one? Flex and MXML provide a very robust methodology for rapidly building applications. The reason I held off so long on using a framework is that it seemed to me that it would require more work to adapt what I was trying to do to fit the framework's methodology than just using the Flex framework. To me, a framework should be something that makes tasks easier and increases productivity—not something I use just because I can or because I think it makes me a better developer for doing so.
That said, in one of the phone interviews I mentioned at the beginning of this article, after giving my explanation of why I had chosen not to use a framework, the interviewer responded, "I have to work in a large team. Surely you can see that I need some sort of framework." After giving it some thought, I do see what he means.
One of the benefits of using a framework is that it standardizes how things are coded. In other words, if programmer A and programmer B are working on two parts of the same project using the same framework, you can be pretty sure that the code they write is compatible. So perhaps another question you need to ask yourself is, how much structure do you want imposed?
The frameworks examined here vary a great deal in how much predefined structure they require. If you're working with a large team, you may want more structure imposed than if you're working on a project by yourself. It may be that the hit you take on production time and project size creating all the classes necessary for one of the more structured frameworks is offset by facilitation of a team work environment and the code consistency that the predefined structure provides. In contrast, if you're the only developer working on a project and you just need something to make life easier and speed up development, then perhaps you want to go with one of the frameworks that doesn't impose as much structure on your project.
So, it would seem that choosing the right framework—or choosing not to use a framework at all—is really a function of the goals of the developer and the environment in which the project will be created. The best advice I can give is to be honest with yourself about what you and the project require. I know that after doing my research and writing this article, I am much more open to the idea of frameworks, and I see that they do fulfill certain needs.


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AVA. "Designer Brands. Private Sales. For Fashion's Finest."
AVA is an exclusive, members-only community for fashion's finest. We offer members weekly private sales featuring the finest designer apparel and accessories. With our team of experienced and renowned buyers, AVA curates only the finest and best value items from brands that are known and desired. Our network of fashion journalists and bloggers provides our members with content that informs and inspires.
AVA aims to launch with a fully functional e-commerce website in February 2011. In the meantime, we need a homepage for http://www.ava.ph before launching a full website.
The objectives of the home page are two-fold:
1.) Spark interest in and awareness of AVA prior to launch; and
2.) Gather email addresses for potential members.
AVA targets up-market, fashion forward women in the Philippines. Between 21 to 35 years old, they are usually busy, working professionals. They shop for apparel and accessories frequently. They can afford to pay premium prices (USD 80+ for an evening dress, USD 60+ for shoes), but won't simply buy luxury for luxury's sake. They are sophisticated buyers and discriminate their purchases based value instead of buying the highest priced item. They see themselves as trendsetters and opinion leaders, frequently sharing the latest news about brands with close friends. They read blogs like http://www.stylebible.ph, http://www.style.com, and http://www.manilafashionobserver.com, and magazines such as Preview (Philippines), Mega (Philippines), Vogue, and Lifestyle Asia.
• Logo: Logo Must Have:
o The text "AVA"
o Be positioned in a prominent side of the homepage – top or middle.
o Logo must be creatively designed text (no pictures or drawings)
o We want to make use of the symmetric nature of the letters in "AVA". For instance (just an idea), the logo can be one inverted "V", a "V" and another inverted "V". See Logo-Ideas.ppt attached.
o Must connote a feel of a luxury, premium brand and sophistication; yet still friendly and accessible.
• Home page:
o Must include logo and tagline
o Tagline text: "Designer Brands. Private Sales. For Fashion's Finest."
o One text box for people to submit their email
o Submit button
o Include the text: "Launching Soon. Request an Invitation."
o Bottom left:
About Us
Follow us on: Facebook, Twitter
Contact Us
o One key visual as the background. The tag line and text box may be superimposed over the background.
See below for key visual criteria.
o Use a black background. Experiment with combinations around deep color shades of red, purple, blue, gray, and black.
o Must look clean, sleek and elegant – not cluttered with unnecessary details
o See Fashionstake-Stake-Screenshot.jpg as a good starting point.
• Must be editable at a later date; ie: transformed into an actual website with functional menus and additional content. Leave space on top where menu items can be placed
Key Visual Criteria:
• Picture of female / females
• Eurasian look. Attractive, yet a friendly, accessible face. Not super model-ish.
o Good examples: Georgina Wilson, Charo Ronquillo, Solenn Heussaff, Jasmine Maierhoffer
o Bad examples: Gong Li, Maggie Q
• Has to look "high fashion", exclusive, symbolizes sophistication, but not arrogance or aloofness. Must look friendly and approachable.
• Starter ideas include: images that connote waiting and breathless anticipation
Do not include:
• Overt references to the Philippines. Although we are a Philippines-based business, we do not wish to use the Philippine flag, map, beaches, etc
• The color scheme should NOT use any shades of pink, green or orange.
General guidelines:
1. Fashion is the main 'event' and not the models. The user shouldn't feel like they're entering a website but actually peering into a different world of fashion, where the design captures an 'experience' (see http://www.lanvin.com and the JPEG landing page of fashion stake, I will also upload a few more photos in the design brief)
2. Be experimental. Here are some thought starters:
- Choose a color that will be the main color accent of the site and brand and use it to emphasize parts of the page. For example, a purple or silver color emphasizes all or part of the logo and is also a piece of clothing on the model. See the landing page for http://www.ivorytrunk.com (the elephant and the 1st shoe are the same color)
- Use action/context shots, but maintain sophistication. See the landing page for http://www.giltgroupe.com
- You can choose a scenic shot also
- Get inspired by magazine covers or magazine editorials (there are some photos attached)
3. Be visually captivating but not overwhelming. Logo must tie back to the overall design.
4. When thinking of text placement and colors, imagine what it could look like in the inside pages. We have to choose a landing page design that could be the basis for the inside page structure/design as well.
5. It's still feminine and it's still Asian. Don't forget the market.


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On Monday, the Guardian published an article by plant geneticist Jonathan Latham entitled "The failure of the genome". Ironically given this is an article criticising allegedly exaggerated claims made about the power of the human genome, Latham does not spare us his own hyperbole:
Among all the genetic findings for common illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer and mental illnesses, only a handful are of genuine significance for human health. Faulty genes rarely cause, or even mildly predispose us, to disease, and as a consequence the science of human genetics is in deep crisis.
[…] The failure to find meaningful inherited genetic predispositions is likely to become the most profound crisis that science has faced. [emphasis added]
The claim that human genetics is in crisis is not novel. Latham made an extended version of this argument in a blog post at the Bioscience Resource Project in December last year, which Daniel critiqued at length at the time, and which contained a schoolboy statistical error corrected by Luke. And Latham is by no means the only genome-basher out there: the 10 year anniversary of the sequencing of the human genome triggered a spate of "genome fail" pieces (see Nicholas Wade, Andrew Pollack, Matt Ridley, and a particularly horrendous example from Oliver James, for instance).
We suspect for most of our readers Latham's rather hysterical critique will fall on deaf ears, but it is part of a bizarre and disturbing trend that needs to be publicly countered. Here are several of the places where Latham's screed gets it patently wrong:
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(CNN) - Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the high court's only African American jurist, opened up recently about his thoughts on race and the White House.
Asked if he ever expected to see an African American president in his lifetime, the conservative justice said he always knew "it would have to be a black president who was approved by the elites and the media, because anybody that they didn't agree with, they would take apart."
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"And that will happen with virtually - you pick your person, any black person who says something that is not the prescribed things that they expect from a black person will be picked apart," he said in an April interview at Duquesne Law School in Pittsburgh, which aired on C-SPAN.
"You can pick anybody, don't pick me, pick anyone who has decided not to go along with it; there's a price to pay," he continued. "So, I always assumed it would be somebody the media had to agree with."
Thomas didn't mention President Obama specifically in his comments. Asked if he had met the 44th president, Thomas said the two have only met in passing.
"I don't do a lot of Washington and I'm not into politics, so I mean there's not that many occasion," he said, adding that they once shook hands at an inauguration to be polite. "But I've had no in-depth conversation."
Thomas is known for staying largely silent on the bench and has rarely commented on cases during his time in the high court.
"One thing I've demonstrated often in 16 years is you can do this job without asking a single question," he recalled in a speech five years ago.
- CNN's Ashley Killough and Bill Mears contributed to this report.
Didn't his lobbyist wife pick up a couple of million for trying to defeat the Affordable Health Care Act. Isn't that the definition of elitist?
I don't care if he's black, purple, pink, green or fuschia! My disgust for him relates to his refusal to recuse himself from Citizens United and ACA. His wife was taking hundreds of thousands of dollars to represent groups with business in front of the court. How was that NOT blatant conflict of interest?
The fact that he thinks people only judge him on his color shows what a buffoon he really is!
Excuse me ... but didn't the "elites" select Thomas? Also, it is quite incredible that Supreme Court Justice Thomas has never weighed in on any decision making of the court. I could have done the same job. Put on a black robe and sit and never open my mouth. Ugh.
What about Colin Powell? He probably could have easily won by running as a Republican.
The scariest thing is that he is proud of not asking questions and not speaking up. Sheesh. Hey, Thomas, perhaps the only reason you didn't feel the need to ask any questions was because your colleagues on the bench asked them FOR you. What if no-one asked any questions? Would you then make your decisions in a vacuum?
He is 1000% right.
But you could say that about any Presidential candidate, from Ron Paul, to Ross Perot, to Steve Forbes......
What elite is this Justice Thomas is talking about? Justice Thomas counts himself an elite. He is a sitting Justice on SCOTUS. His wife is God's gift to the tea party. Their arrogance is legendary. He survived a scathing personal attack when he was appointed, and it has colored his thinking indellibly to this day. And he feels himself intellectually above inquiry. Being elite is the lynchpin of the man's entire personality. The pot thinks that if he calls the kettle black no one will notice that he is..
Excuse me! I think Mitt Romney is elite if anyone is. I don't think Thomas or most GOP really know the meaning of the word.
But the elites didn't want to approve a black justice?
I love Clarence Thomas. His autobiography is great, and he exemplifies the American Dream, overcame more than Obama or Michelle in ten of their lifetimes. When I hear them peddle their "humble" beginnings story, it makes me sick. The Obama's only walk in the shadow of Condi Rice, Clarence Thomas.
It's a new day Clarence.
No longer are the "elites" in control.
Of course, he's right, which is what drives liberals nuts.
This man was picked by a Republican president because he is black AND ultra conservative. This put him in a position to do a lot of good for blacks, but he has been an embarrassment instead.
Always good to hear from the only perjurer on the Supreme Court. Hey Clarence, why don't you do the honest thing and resign?
During Thomas' confirmation hearing the republican "elites" said "Wait, take that high tech noose off of him, he's one of us ! "
The illiterate always denigrate those with education by calling them "elites." Here is a news flash for Clarence Thomas – "elites" can be conservative or liberal, rich or poor, black, white, red, yellow or brown. It just happens that MOST elites happen to be liberals because they ARE educated, and thus they see right through the GOP.
Thomas doesn't say a darn thing or ask a single question in years on the Supreme Court bench, and now he spills this nonsense to the media? It would be better if he kept his mouth shut.
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." – Lincoln (a greater man than Thomas by multiple orders of magnitude
I had to be reminded of Thomas's tenure on the Supreme Court. I hadn't heard anything about him for years it seems. It's sad, that when I do, his comments seem to be derisive and cynical. Perhaps he should stick to silence rather than try to further divide our country with negativity,


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Sheraton founders Ernest Henderson and Robert Moore acquire their first hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Sheraton Corporation of America becomes the first hotel chain to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Sheraton launches "Reservatron," the industry's first automatic electronic hotel reservations system.
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Listen up ABC and the powers that be over at One Life to Live. If you goofballs did in fact kill off Todd Manning, there is most definitely going to be an uprising of astronomical proportions!!
I do have to send kudos to you too for a storyline that has had me completely glued to the screen for the execution. Trevor St. John has done an awesome job and pulled off a very believeable "dead man walking". Wow, I thought you were good before but you have reached the top of my list now Mr. St. John. Emmy, Emmy, Emmy!!


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Why you should add Andorra to your Indie/RTW trip
- The tiny principality of Andorra, in an area tucked between France and Spain, wins the award for best skiing in the Pyrenees.
- Over 85% of the GDP of the country comes from you and me taking our skis and boards onto the slopes each year or lacing up our boots and hiking through the mountains in the summer, so the whole country revolves around the mountains.
- Vallnord and Grandvalira are both interconnected series of several resorts that have combined with each other to form mega resorts where the snow-riding options are pretty close to endless.
- In the summer, most of the visitors to Andorra explore on foot the same territory that they explore on skis and boards during the winter. Hiking trails snake out over the tops of mountains in every direction and the roaming is unbounded.
- Go now as development is rampant, and who knows what Andorra will look like in a few years.


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Victor Head, who helped lead recall of Sen. Angela Giron, to run for Pueblo Clerk
Victor Head, the Pueblo plumber who helped spearhead the recall of Sen. Angela Giron, will run for Pueblo County clerk and recorder.
"Seeing how apathetic our clerk was during the whole recall process was eye opening," said Head, referring to current Democratic Pueblo Clerk Gilbert Ortiz, who has served two terms. "We need better leadership."
Head, a Republican, plans to file the necessary paperwork on Monday and will have an official campaign kickoff Tuesday morning at the Pueblo County Courthouse.
Giron, a Democrat, was the subject of a recall for her support of tougher gun-control laws passed last year. Senate District 3 leans heavily in favor of Democrats, but still, more than 55 percent of voters in the special election opted to oust Giron from office.


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PREDATOR RIDGE IS A WESTERN CANADA golf resort located in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. It's about 275 miles east of Vancouver, and roughly the same distance north of Spokane, Washington. And it's apparently a golf destination with a lot more than golf going for it: wine country, trails, lakes, streams and, of course, winter sports such as downhill skiing and snowboarding. The resort itself, lodgings and amenities (salon, spa, pools, dining, etc.) definitely look upscale from my virtual vantage point.
There's one top-rated golf course with another one set to open this summer. The Predator Course has hosted the Telus World Skins Games twice and is one of only two courses in Western Canada to be ranked in Score Magazine's Canadian Top 25. It looks phenomenal. And I'm referring as much to the Canadian Rockies scenery as the course. Eye-popping.
In August Predator Ridge is opening a second 18 called The Ridge Course (photo). It's designed by Doug Carrick, recognized as one of the top golf course architects in Canada. (Carrick has three of Score Magazine's top five Canadian golf courses in his portfolio.) The new course is situated above Lake Okanagan in rugged forested terrain that includes natural features such as granite rock outcroppings. I don't know this for sure, but I'm guessing this will be the top course of the two. The green fees are higher. That much I know.
Predator Ridge is currently offering a Bragging Rights Package. The pitch is that you get to play The Ridge Course before it opens to the public. The package includes two nights at the lodge and two rounds of golf, one at each course. They're accepting bookings and limited tee times for July.
I'm not much of a braggart, but if I played there I'd probably have trouble keeping my mouth completely shut. You can't fake stunning and I'd be shocked if the virgin course isn't in exceptional condition. Unfortunately, I won't be going but am glad to let you know about it, whether or not you're a Canadian reader.
−The Armchair Golfer
(Brought to you by Predator Ridge. Image courtesy of Predator Ridge.)
Sunday, June 6
Western Canada's Predator Ridge to Open Ridge Course
3 comments:
- Chris (Golfblog) said...
I was there last year. It was great but pretty expensive. The whole compound of predator Ridge is just great. I would love to live there :)
- The Armchair Golfer said...
Yes, it looks fantastic all the way around but is definitely on the pricey side.
- email@example.com said...
Such a beautiful beautiful course!
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As part of the second edition of VIVA! Art action, articule presents an evening of performances at Bain St-Michel, highlighting the work by artists from different generations. The chosen artists have in common the use of simple and concise gestures in order to describe complex relationships of intimacy and its corporeal and mental boundaries. Working in the tradition of body art, Christian Messier from Québec executes a series of physically demanding actions limited by the interactions he can construct with common objects or materials. In the Duorama series, Paul Couillard & Ed Johnson from Toronto, similarly engage their bodies following a set of predetermined rules of actions, questioning issues of masculine identity and desire, futility and endurance. Monika Günther & Ruedi Schill from Switzerland, who have been performing collaboratively for close to 15 years, propose simple and poetic actions that respond to and reflect upon each other, revealing a profound interiority. Their work investigates the poetic, minimal or radically exuberant aspects of the structural analyses of perception.
Christian Messier lives and works in Quebec City. His performances have been presented in various countries in America, Europe and Asia as well as in many events in Quebec. Very active in his community, he also supports emerging performance artists, paints and works as a visual arts critic. He recently funded Punctum, a weekly webzine focusing on contemporary practices in Quebec City (www.punctum-qc.com).
Toronto-based performance artists Paul Couillard and Ed Johnson have been collaborating since 2000. Together they have created more than 100 works in their ongoing Duorama series, presenting indoor and outdoor tableaux, interactive performances and socially provocative actions in various gallery, festival and site-specific contexts throughout North America and Europe.
Monika Günther, born in 1944 in Bad Hersfeld (Germany), has studied at the Art Academy in Düsseldorf, Germany, and has been presenting performances since 1980. Ruedi Schill, born in 1941 in Luzern (Switzerland), has graduated from the Art School F+F in Zürich Switzerland and has presented performances and actions since 1975. Both live in Luzern (Switzerland) and Essen (Germany). Since 1995, they have been working together and have presented their collaborative performance work in various countries throughout America, Europe and Asia. Since 1995, they are also teaching Performance Art at several Art Schools, and since 1998, they are directing the International Performance Art Turbine Giswil (Switzerland). In 2004, Günther and Schill won the Art Price of the town of Luzern (Switzerland).
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A couple of weeks ago our pastor gave a sermon titled "Politics and Jesus." The scripture reading for the day was Matthew 22:15-22 that recounts the event of the Pharisees asking Jesus whether they should pay taxes to Caesar. But my favorite verse that Pr. Dave mentioned during the sermon is James 1:19-20, which says:
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
In the realm of politics, this message seems to have been completely forgotten. There are differing opinions on how the government should be run, what is the best way to decrease the unemployment rate, and what the role of the U.S. should be in the Middle East and the world, and differing opinions are fine. But the way in which these differences are discussed seems to lead to hackles being raised and rude insults being hurled.
We live in an age of out-of-context sound bites and insulting slogans. Each side (with the exception of the atheists) claims that God is on their side. They characterize Jesus as a liberal democrat or a tea-party republican.
In his sermon a few weeks ago, Pr. Dave did not claim that Jesus was on one side or the other, nor did he tell us how we should vote. Instead, he gave some great advice for keeping Jesus in the proper perspective when dealing with political issues. He gave us three cautions to be mindful of, which I paraphrase here:
- Be careful how you label Jesus for political purposes. He is too big for our small boxes and categories.
- Be careful how you speak to those on the other side of an issue so as to not alienate them towards God. Our purpose in this life is to reach people for Jesus, not a particular political candidate.
- Be careful in your attempt to keep Jesus out of the mix. He must be part of how you interact with others in our political world and our allegiance to Him cannot be set aside because of politics.
My hope and prayer is that we would all be more civil and less rude towards each other during this last home stretch to the U.S. presidential election and beyond. It would be even better if the candidates would take civility and their greater purpose to serve and glorify God to heart in their interactions.
Whoever you are determined to vote for, I support your right to make your own decision of who you believe will best serve our country. But be sure you remember who is King of kings (and presidents). Avoid out-of-context sound bites and insulting slogans that do not advance the discussion of issues that affect our country and our lives, and conduct your political discussions as if He was standing right beside you.


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David Letterman gets Michelle Obama to read the Top Ten
UPDATE: David Letterman will host Michelle Obama reading the "Late Show with David Letterman Top Ten" tonight (Tuesday, June 5). The subject? "Fun Facts about gardening." You can watch the preview.
The first lady's been making the rounds of national TV promoting her first book, "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America." A lot to read. A LOT of photography.
While I wouldn't call it a tome, it earns its $30 price. It's crammed with stories from Mrs. Obama, the White House chef, community gardeners from across the country, garden plans, garden tips.
Call it a weighty scrapbook, roughly organized by season, but full of interjections, like the one in the Spring chapter that accompanies an historic photo of sheep grazing on the South Lawn, or the one in Summer where she dishes on what happened when Food Network stars (Alton Brown, Rachel Ray, Tom Colicchio) visited the garden. Park Service personnel add their takes on facets of gardening. Some of the profiles of community gardens are written by the gardeners.
I remember the petition drive to install a vegetable garden in the "yard" of whichever candidate won the 2008 election, started by Kitchen Gardeners International." And I wondered then if the first family would feel pressured, feel as if that upstart website and its followers were being just a tad presumptuous. I never thought then that a White House Kitchen Garden would become a rallying cry for the local food movement and part of a first lady's campaign for better nutrition and fitness for the nation's kids. But so it has, granting the movement an official imprimatur; this is the story of what taking on that mission entailed.
There's not a page without photos until you get to the credits and index. There are detailed garden plans for each season, and tales of struggles with blueberries (the birds got most of them, even after netting) and planting pumpkins early enough (still no home-grown jack-o'lanterns for the Obama daughters).
Fans of the First Dog certainly aren't slighted; he's on an admirable, rock-solid sit-stay in quite a few photos. And fans of the first lady know that she often seems like she's never taken a bad picture in her life (non-fans might wish there weren't quite so many).
What I didn't expect from the book was 16 recipes from the White House Chefs – collard greens made with a smoked turkey leg (we'll share the recipe in the Friday June 8 Grow section). a winter fennel salad recipe that made me drool to read it; sweet potatoes roasted with apples and chiles. And yes, a cake, a quick bread, a cookie recipe, a pie — but also cauliflower mac and cheese and a luscious-sounding fresh corn soup with grilled vegetables. This is creative food that celebrates all that garden-fresh produce can do. (There's not much, however, on those Colorado potatoes in the garden this spring).


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An MNN exclusive. I just learned of a very exciting partnership between two cutting-edge media companies in California whose love child is destined to become the definitive green iPhone app.
The app, an upgraded version of 3rdWhale -- which provides iPhone owners with access to a rapidly growing list of local, green businesses -- will now carry content from Creative Citizen, the wiki for green living.
Here is a first sneak peak at the app which will integrate a comprehensive collection of "Creative Solutions" for sustainable living:
One feature that sets the Creative Solution apart from those hordes of redundant "green tips" is that each solution carries with it with a set of tangible benefits, enumerating precisely how that action will reduce the use of water, energy, waste, carbon dioxide AND dollars.
Creative Citizen adds up all the actions that you pledge and tracks your cumulative environmental contribution (and financial savings).
3rdWhale allows iPhone users to download the app (for free currently) which provides them with a map of local green businesses by proximity -- everything from organic restaurants to eco-dry cleaners -- and the new Creative Solutions.
The app will be unveiled at an event in Santa Monica this Saturday called "The Evolution of Green: from Hype to Habit." Produced by EcoNouveau, the event will gather together many of California's most influential green leaders to answer one very important question (as quoted on the MaxGladwell blog):
There's a lot of hype surrounding the green movement, but we're not seeing a lot of habit. The results just aren't materializing. Relative to the chatter, there should be much more change. Everyone is green in principle, but very few are green in practice. Why is that?
The 3rdWhale app is also designed for what the developers like to call "radical collaboration." A common buzz word in the politically correct world of CSR (corporate social responsibility) but the 3rdWhale/CreativeCitizen guys seem to mean it. Unlike most other apps, it is an open API within Apple's own open API, meaning that 3rd parties can create add-ons to the application, including a rumored green business rating system which will screen business owners for their green practices and rate them accordingly.
I have followed Creative Citizen closely from its formation by Scott Badenoch and Argam Derhartunian into one of the most robust tools for helping individuals live more sustainably. The fact that it is now integrating with a mobile search engine of local green businesses puts it well on its way to becoming the must-have app for green techies.
UPDATE: The Saturday event is currently at capacity but the CreativeCitizen programs will be streaming the event live (including interviews by yours truly) via a twitter feed:


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The Vios is Toyota's challenger in the tightly contested subcompact sedan segment in the Philippines. The rivals of the 2019 Vios are the likes of the Honda City, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, Nissan Almera, among others. It is among Toyota Philippines' best selling models as it is often considered as the one of the top choice for buyers who are looking for a family car. In addition, the Vios is known as the most common vehicle of taxi operators and company fleets. Toyota's subcompact sedan is now on its third generation model.
The 2019 Vios is available in seven variants and the starting price of this subcompact sedan is at P659,000. The top-of-the line variant, Vios 1.5 G Prime, has a sticker price of P1,095,000. In case you're not updated, Toyota Philippines introduced a new variant for the Vios, the XE. The said variant is priced at P735,000. The engine and transmission options vary across the range. The 2019 Vios can be powered by a 1.5-liter or a 1.3-liter gasoline engine.
The 2019 Vios features a new exterior design, which can instantly be recognized once you look at the vehicle. The design changes, especially on the exterior, is obvious and it completely separates the new model from its predecessor.
The front fascia comes with restyled headlights, a revamped bumper, and a new bumper design. Of note, the new grille and bumper design of the Vios give the vehicle a sharp, sporty, and playful look. If you look at it and let your imagination run for a bit, you might even say that the 2019 Vios is smiling at you.
Turning at the side, you can notice that the Vios' character lines are also given a new treatment. The rear is fitted with wraparound taillights and a large bumper, which gives the vehicle a composed and bold stance. To add a touch of sportiness, Toyota equipped the Vios with a front and rear end bumper skirt. Dimension-wise, the Vios measures 4,425mm long, 1,730mm wide, and 1,475mm tall along with a wheelbase of 2,550mm.
The interior of the Vios is simple yet functional. It features a black interior theme along with splashes of silver trims. The top-of-the-line Vios comes with a three-spoke steering wheel with audio controls, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, six speakers, and an automatic air-conditioning unit. Moreover, the top Vios variant has leather shift lever and a push start ignition system. Considering all the interior specs mentioned, the Vios' cabin can indeed be regarded as simple yet functional.
The safety tech features of the Vios are the same along all variant range, which is a plus and a good selling point if you're looking for a car that's packed with safety features. As such, all Vios models in the Philippines are equipped with dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, and knee airbag (for driver only). The top-of-the line Vios is added with an alarm and immobilizer as well as smart entry with speed sensing door lock.
The 2019 Vios can be powered by a 1.5-liter or a 1.3-liter gasoline engine. The former puts out 160 hp and 140 Nm of torque while the latter delivers 98 hp and 123 Nm. There's a choice of either a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
There are nine exterior colors available for the Vios, which are the following: (1) Super Red, (2) Grayish Blue Mica Metallic, (3) Freedom White, (4) Alumina Jade Metallic, (5) Blackish Red Mica, (6) Thermalyte, (7) White Pearl, (8) Red Mica Metallic, and (9) Black.
Exterior Specs (2019 Toyota Vios 1.5 G Prime variant)
Interior Specs (2019 Toyota Vios 1.5 G Prime variant)
Safety Tech Features (all 2019 Toyota Vios variants)
Engine Options
Transmission Options
The 2019 Vios is a subcompact sedan that comes with a decent gasoline engine, a refreshed exterior design, and a simple yet functional interior. With that in mind, the Vios is among the top choices if you're looking for a daily driven urban warrior. The 1.5-liter engine of this car can put out 160 hp, which is more than enough to get you around the city while it can also take on occasional road trips.
Moreover, the 2019 Vios can accommodate up to five average-sized Filipinos and has a generous cargo space that can fit four to five overnight bags. Not to mention, all Vios variants in the Philippine market are equipped with notable safety features such as dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, and knee airbag (for driver only). In addition, all Vios variants is integrated with Vehicle Stability Control, Hill-Start Assist Control, and Anti-Lock Brake System. The top-of-the line Vios is added with an alarm and immobilizer as well as smart entry with speed sensing door lock.
The Toyota Vios 2018 vs 2017 will get a number of interesting changes regarding its design and interior. The new model will bring more details and features than the outgoing model too. Some of the main changes include:
The exterior of the new Toyota Vios 2018 is more impressive and modern than the outgoing model, with a bunch of new details, redesigned parts and better-looking dimensions. Some of the main design changes include:
The new Toyota Vios 2018 has a lot of changes and enhancements, but the engine lineup with stay the same. A lot of new and updates features will be added to the new model, including:
Toyota Vios 2017 price depends on what trim and optional features are chosen. Carmudi has prepared a pricelist of the available Toyota Vios 2018 for sale in the Philippines as the following:
In terms of performance, the Toyota Vios does a fairly remarkable impression of a rally car due to its good acceleration and power for its class. The Vios is also widely known to be a car with a high fun-to-drive quotient. Many Vios owners have proudly stated that their subcompact is a breeze to drive, even with a full capacity passenger load. The Vios comes in two engine options: a 2NZ-FE 1.3-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-VVT-I for the Base J and E models, as well as a 1NZ-FE 1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 VVT-I for the G models. The Toyota Vios suspension system is comprised of a MacPherson strut for the front and a Torsion Beam for the rear.
The Philippine market Toyota Vios is available in three grades: the base 1.3 J with a 2NZ-FE engine, 13-inch steel wheels and a digital display placed in the instrument panel's center position. The 1.3 E is equipped with the same engine as the J models along with 15-inch alloy 5-spoke wheels. The top-of-the-line 1.5 G variant on the other hand comes with the same wheel variant as the E version and two transmission options: a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission.
When compared to rivals from the same class and segment, the Toyota Vios gets very good fuel consumption rates and considered among the most fuel efficient options in the Philippines. The low-weight body materials play a major role in saving fuel, but the engine lineup advanced fuel management systems cannot be disregarded, too. Here are some fuel efficiency comparisons between various Toyota Vios models from the past few years:
Inside the neat and comfortable interior of the Toyota Vios, you can find an abundance of convenience and entertainment features, especially on the new models. Some of the standard and optional features include:
The Toyota Vios safety features enumerated above helped the subcompact receive a 4-star safety rating from the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) with a 48-percent child safety protection rating. Some of the safety features include:
For a subcompact car, the Toyota Vios is surprisingly spacious, which is one of its best features. The Vios' cabin has a space to seat 5 normal-sized persons in a 2-3 setting arrangement, while the trunk can hold luggage comfortably to live to its practical status. On top of that, every succeeding generation of the Vios has become more comfortable and better-looking. Some of the interior features include:
The Toyota Vios is a beautiful sedan that is practical and suitable for everyday commute. The new model has been introduced with only a few minor enhancements that seek to improve on what's already there. It has same beloved angular front design and strong presence no matter the year model you choose. Some of the exterior features include the following:
The Toyota Vios comes available to the Philippines car markets in a choice of different body colors to choose from. Some of these colors are:
If you are looking for brand new Toyota Vios or a Toyota Vios second hand in the Philippines, you will find the color that matches your taste.
Want to know the good and bad bits in a nutshell? Read below to find out the advantages and disadvantages of owning a Toyota Vios.
Carmudi has prepared a price list of the available new and 2nd hand Toyota Vios units for sale in the Philippines:
If you're thinking about buying a Toyota Vios, here is some helpful advice on what to consider before and after you make your purchase:
If you're thinking about buying a Toyota Vios, here are some helpful reviews on Toyota Vios:
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Our new postcards are too lovely to keep to ourselves! Look behind Door 6 and find out how to get your own set...
It's Cyber Monday and apparently this lunchtime we will all be shopping online. In case you are hunting for presents today, you can find our mathematical suggestions behind Door 5.
The auspicious date of 11/11/11 saw the launch of a brand new YouTube channel dedicated entirely to numbers – it's hiding behind Door 4!
Tennis anyone? Fancy football? Whatever game you are playing (or watching) this weekend, find out the maths behind our two favourite sports behind Door 3.
End of year weariness setting in? Exercise your brain and try some of our favourite puzzles – they're behind Door 2!
What do Caribbean steel drums, the London 2012 Velodrome and the quest for sustainable energy have in common? They all involve the work of engineers. Engineering provides some of the most exciting applications of maths, which impact on all our lives every day. Open Door 1 and discover the mathematics behind engineering.
Most of us take for granted that we can carry our entire music library in our pocket or whip out Google maps on our phones when we get lost. But few of us realise that it's physics and maths we have to thank for these marvellous inventions.
Tomorrow John D. Barrow, cosmologist, best-selling author and director of Plus, will be starting a lecture series on maths and sport at Gresham College in London. The first lecture is entitled How fast can Usain Bolt run? and there'll be five more lectures until the end of March, looking at Olympic sports from rowing to jumping. All lectures are free.


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Tape Media
Tape Drives
Removable Disk Storage
Imation RDX
Imation RDX Bundles
Tandberg Data RDX QuikStor
Tandberg Data RDX QuikStation
Tandberg RDXLock WORM
Quantum RDX
HP RDX Removable Disk
HP RDX+ Bundles
Dell RD1000
Quantum SuperLoader 3
Quantum Scalar i40 Scalar i80
Quantum Scalar i3 LTO
Overland NEO Tape Libraries
Overland NEOs StorageLoader
Overland NEOs T24 Loader
Overland NEOs T48 Library
Overland NEOxl 40 Series
Overland NEOxl 80 Series
Overland NEO Agility LTFS
Tape Drive Autoloaders
HP StoreEver Tape Libraries
HP StoreEver MSL3040
Tandberg Data Storage Library
Qualstar Q8 Tape Autoloader
Qualstar Q24 Tape Autoloader
Qualstar Q48 Tape Autoloader
Qualstar Q40 Tape Library
Qualstar Q80 Tape Library
Qualstar Tape Libraries
Overland Storage NEO S
NAS Storage
SnapServer NAS
SnapServer XSD 40 NAS
SnapServer XSR NAS Series
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SnapServer DX DynamicRAID
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SnapScale X4 Scalable NAS
Snap Server Support
Snap Server Software
G-Technology Storage
Pegasus RAID Storage for MAC
Pegasus2 RAID Thunderbolt
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Nexsan Storage
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ATTO ExpressSAS RAID
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Cables & Terminators
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Turtle Storage Cases
HP Toner Cartridges
Imation Defender Flash Security
Repair Services
Reconditioned Tape Drives
HP RDX500GB Removable Disk Backup System - HP RDX
External USB 3.0 Docking
Station and 2 x HP RDX 500GB Disk Cartridge Part # B7B66AA (Dell RD1000
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Disability Employment Awareness Month honors three Hawaii employersUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Center on Disability Studies
Three organizations will receive awards from the UH Mānoa's Center on Disability Studies (CDS) for their outstanding support for employment of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with disabilities. Recipients of the awards, to be presented in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, are Communications Pacific, the Hale Koa Hotel, and Kaiser Permanente. Hire Abilities-Hawai'i, a project of the CDS, will also be honored.
"Over 60% of persons with disabilities who are able to work are unemployed. These companies are changing that," says Robert Stodden, Director of the CDS.
The awards will be presented on Wednesday, October 17th at 5:30 p.m. at the Honolulu Design Center, in connection with its Pacific Rim CinemaNights Series. The event will include films, awards, pupus and no-host bar. RSVP is required.
The event will premiere Abilities at Work, a film documentary directed by Sara Banks and produced by the UH's National Technical Assistance Center. The film features four stories of persons with disabilities who have successful lives and careers. "We need to open more economic doors for persons with disabilities," said Banks. "I hope this video will help that process."
Also showing will be: TALK, a UK short by David Mansell which challenges common preconceptions of disability in an interesting and provocative way; and award-winning Thumbs Down To Pity by Benjamin Snow, an acerbic and humorous request to Hollywood to excise this emotion from their disability treatments.
Due to lack of exposure, often people cannot appreciate the employment barriers faced by persons with disabilities. The Center on Disability Studies has taken a lead in promoting the month with an island-wide City Bus advertising campaign: "The New workforce: Inclusive and Innovative".
On October 17th, students in the CDS graduate certificate program have connected mentors and mentees together for National Disability Mentoring Day. This is an opportunity for job-seekers and students with all types of disabilities to gain insight into career options by spending part of their day in the local business or agency "shadowing" volunteer mentors as they go through a normal day on the job.
For more information and for RSVP please call 956-7539 or email email@example.com
A research unit in the UH Mānoa College of Education, CDS works to accomplish its mission to support the quality of life, community inclusion, and self-determination of all persons with disabilities and their families through education, training, service, research, evaluation, and dissemination activities. July 1, 2007 marks the beginning of its 20th year and the starting point for a year of celebration. Monthly events are being planned to celebrate the many thousands of people with disabilities and their families across the state of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Basin who have been touched in different ways by the initiative and the projects that CDS has undertaken during its 20 years. For information about the Center on Disability Studies' 20th anniversary, contact firstname.lastname@example.com
or visit the Center's website at www.cds.hawaii.edu
Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated every October throughout the United States. NDEAM began in 1945 when Congress set aside the first week of October as "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed from the title to recognize the employment needs of Americans with all types of disabilities. During 1988, Congress extended the week-long observance to cover the entire month of October and changed its name to "National Disability Employment Awareness Month."
For more information, visit: http://www.cds.hawaii.edu


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GrowFast Marketing brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 66 Designs von 14 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Mobile Money Map
Mobile is everywhere, and business owners are confused about the best way to leverage mobile devices to grow their business.
My client is launching a brand new video-based training program that teaches business owners how to use mobile marketing to increase sales build customer loyalty.
We're very excited about this project -and looking forward to seeing how your talents can help us create a winning brand.
Business owners, internet marketers - people who want to start using mobile devices and text messaging to build customer loyalty and increase sales.
We need a bold, attractive logo that grabs attention and communicates what we're about.
The name of the product - Mobile Money Map - should bring to mind ideas for themes and visuals.
Even though it's an "obvious" approach - please incorporate a graphic or icon or photo of a smart phone into the design.
The next priority is MONEY.
And finally the map concept. Even though the map is the easiest to work with, it's the least important and can be left out if needed.
Let your imagination run with it.
We're starting from scratch here - there are no previous branding restrictions or guidelines.
Looking forward to seeing what you come up with - I know it's going to be great!
Finden Sie heraus, wie ein Designwettbewerb funktioniert, oder lernen Sie mehr über unsere Logo-Design-Angebote.


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Hinchcliffe Books aims to
dispatch orders on the same or following working day, normally
using DHL next working day service.
Small orders will be dispatched via
Royal Mail or Parcel Force at the most economic rate unless
a specific service is requested by the customer.
No carriage is charged on orders
over £200 net trade value. Orders of net trade value
£100 up to £200 will incur carriage charges on a sliding scale.
Orders under £100 will incur the full carriage cost up to
a maximum of £7.50 per consignment.
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to send an email enquiry.
Hinchcliffe Books reserves the right
not to fulfil an order or any part thereof without explanation
or recourse to the customer. Nevertheless, every reasonable
effort will be taken to inform the customer of any difficulty
or obstacle to the order being fulfilled. Damaged goods received
are to be reported to Hinchcliffe Books as soon as possible
by telephone, fax or e-mail and in any case no later than
seven days from receipt. Telephone notification is to be validated
by a "damaged goods validation number" issued by Hinchcliffe
Damaged goods will be replaced or
a credit note raised to the value of those goods as invoiced
by Hinchcliffe Books at the discretion of Hinchcliffe Books.
All reasonable effort will be made to satisfy the needs of
the customer.
Orders are fulfilled on a firm sale
basis however any stock in a resalable condition that is not
required may be accepted back on terms to be negotiated between
the customer and Hinchcliffe Books.


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5 Ways Women Business Leaders Can Control Technology Overload
Women Business Leaders have two choices when it comes to technology: Control or be controlled.
I had the luxury of meeting some women business leaders for lunch today to celebrate a birthday.
A supposedly relaxing two-hour lunch on a patio overlooking the Gulf Coast became a harried flurry of confused energy. Cell phones rang with "urgent" calls, a conference call usurped one of the party attendees during the appetizer and mimosa course.
Nearly everyone lamented how difficult it was to "get away " on a Friday afternoon. Now lets face it, we were all disconnected from our desks, but none of us had escaped technology. We have entered the magnificent age of working remotely with the freedom of access, the joy of being any place and working any time. Did I say magnificent?
As I watched this dysfunctional Coastal luncheon I wondered how to harness technology that has afforded us efficiency but perhaps taken away a sense of freedom.
We all want to "super serve" our clients and customers but as one diner complained "my client wanted to know why, when he emailed me at 10pm on a Saturday evening, I didn't call him back" I offer some basic rules on how to remain efficient but take control of technology:
Be selective
Don't get sucked into small tasks; stay on track. Make sure that you are consistently aware of your big picture goals. This will ensure that you are spending your time wisely.
Schedule time to check email
Limit the times you check email. Try early, middle and end of day. Use this scheduled time to work without distraction, as the cost of context-switching is huge. While email is an essential and an efficient means of communication, evaluate and prioritize your responses.
Schedule uninterrupted time to focus on important projects
Besides getting out of email, it's important to schedule time on our calendar where we focus on the projects that will bring us the most value. Sometimes that means being very clear to others about what you are and are not going to be paying attention to.
Integrate mindfulness in the flow of your day
Take a breather and recharge. The information will be there when you return and you will have built up mechanisms to efficiently shift through the clutter. Learn how to focus on one thing at a time. We can then learn to deal with many demands on our attention. For example, Twitter is a constant stream of information that can be diverting but we pop in and find moments that create meaning that couldn't exist before.
Deliberately deal with Social Media Platforms
As business women leaders, we use compassion in our work. We apply this trait to our team as well as our customers. That same compassion is crucial for our own effectiveness in making a difference. Learn to set limits, develop boundaries and create a healthy balance in the use of technology to create meaning for yourself.
In summary use technology but don't let technology abuse you.


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Doctors don't know exactly how glaucoma damages the optic nerve. For many people, increased eye pressure seems to play an important role.
Your eye produces a watery fluid (aqueous humor), which goes into the eye and drains out. When your eye is healthy, the fluid drains through a mesh-like pathway and into the bloodstream. Aqueous fluid is produced by the ciliary body. It flows through the pupil and behind the clear cornea. Finally, it drains away through the trabecular meshwork.
For some people, fluid can't drain properly because of a faulty drainage system. Drainage that once worked well may gradually slow down as you get older. A sink that becomes clogged backs up with water. When there is no place for excess fluid to go, pressure inside the eye builds up.
This increased eye pressure may damage the optic nerve over time. Slowly, the nerve fibers that are essential for vision die.
For others, glaucoma damages the optic nerve without increased pressure. These people may be unusually sensitive even to normal levels of pressure. Their glaucoma may also be related to problems with blood flow in the eye. Doctors continue to study eye pressure and other possible causes of glaucoma.
Different people experience glaucoma differently. Usually, glaucoma affects side vision (peripheral vision) first. Late in the disease, glaucoma may cause "tunnel vision." In this condition, the person can only see straight ahead. That's why someone with glaucoma can have good straight ahead (central) vision. However, even central vision can be seriously damaged.


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We have a news page now! And there are some news even:
In case you didn't try the new EasyTransfer tool yet: It is able to write a D64 image to a real disk in less than a minute, including format and verify! And it can start a PRG or flash a CRT. Do it like this:


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I chose Virtuos because it was a foreign company, and it seemed like a great way to broaden my horizons.
We become part of their team, share their game engines, work with their files, and are suddenly part of a new giant AAA team for a few months.
Now my dream has come true, and I'm a game designer able to create game environments.
Everything is open and it is convenient for the team to communicate and discuss the issues we may meet.
I've been wanting to work with video games for a long time now, and Virtuos represented a great opportunity to do so.
Virtuos works with the top clients on the planet, and participates in the best game projects in this world!
We have many types of projects that allow me to learn and use various design techniques, and gain a lot of experience from working in the team.
Every time we go see one of the movies that we worked on, it is incredibly gratifying to see our work up on the big screen.
I am involved with more than ten projects every year. I think this is one of the main advantages to joining Virtuos – we have access to all kinds of games.


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Olympic long-distance runner Craig Mottram has won the 2014 Sun-Herald City2Surf with a time of 41 minutes and 56 seconds.
Mottram, a native Melburnian and bronze medal winner in the 2005 World Championship of Athletics, narrowly edged out Sydneysider Brad Milosevic, who crossed the finish line in a time of 42 minutes and 18 seconds.
The first-placed female inThe Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by Westpac was Casey Wood from Adelaide, in a time of 47 minutes and 59 seconds. In second place was Milly Clark from Sydney, in a time of 48:44. Third position went to Clare Geraghty from Brisbane in 49:29.
More than 80,000 entrants competed in the 14-kilometre run.
The third placed male was David McNeill from Melbourne who clocked in at 42:31.
In the Elite Wheelchair category, Kurt Fearnley from Newcastle crossed the line first with a time of 36:09, followed by Richard Nicholson from Canberra with a time of 43:40.
Christie Dawes from Newcastle was the first female to finish with a time of 45:10.
Sunday's event will raise more than $4 million for hundreds of Australian charities.
This tally will continue to grow, with fund-raising staying open for another four weeks.
Race director Rebecca Wilmer said: "Once again we are overwhelmed by the support for this great event. The City2Surf, and its associated sister events around the country, are among the biggest fund-raising drivers for hundreds of charities across Australia so we are extremely happy with the amount raised for such worthy causes."
Fund-raising has been a key part of the City2Surf since 1971. The event has raised more than $20 million for charities, making it one of the most successful initiatives of its kind in Australia.
All City2Surf participants can visit www.city2surf.com.au this evening for the full list of race results.


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Dancin' and sweatin' may never be the same for Richard Simmons devotees: On Saturday, the fitness guru's exercise studio near Los Angeles held its final class.
Since opening in 1974, Simmons' Slimmons Studio saw thousands of fans walk through its doors to experience the star's signature workout classes. And while some were hoping to see the "Sweatin' to the Oldies" star for one last session on Saturday, Simmons decided to mark the occasion with a heartfelt post on social media instead.
"I will not see you today because I am not very good at endings. I would just spend the whole time hugging and crying. My eyes would get puffy and red, my hair would get all frizzy and I'd be a mess," he wrote to his Facebook followers Saturday afternoon. "I cannot bear to be sad today. And you shouldn't be sad either. This should be a celebration of our forty-plus years together dancin' and sweatin'. So let's turn this ending into a new beginning."
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He continued, "When I opened Slimmons in 1974, I simply couldn't wait to tell everyone that food could be healthy AND delicious or that exercise could be fun! I worked my little striped shorts off to spread the message that you must move your body every day, that portion size matters and that while others may not always be kind to you, you must be kind to yourself." [[402123096, C]]
Simmons' fame extended beyond his well-known "Sweatin' to the Oldies" fitness videos — his high-energy, upbeat personality and sense of humor made him a popular television talk show guest.
Earlier this year, a New York Daily News report suggested that Simmons was being held hostage, possibly by a long-time housekeeper, in his own home. In an interview on "Today," Simmons dismissed the rumors as "very silly."
"I do what I want to do as I've always done, so people should just sort of believe what I have to say, because I'm Richard Simmons," he told "Today."
But, the always high-octane Simmons has been steadily slowing in recent years. He suffered a number of knee injuries, and he also said that teaching thousands of exercise classes had taken a toll.
After decades of helping others shed excess pounds and embrace healthier habits, the 68-year-old said now he'll be focusing on taking care of himself.
"I am being kind to myself, and putting myself first. I am making changes and taking time to do the things I want to do. Please know that I am in good health and I am happy," he explained. "No one has ever been able to tell me what to do and the same is true today. I am still independent, determined and opinionated. I simply am making a new beginning for myself — quietly and in my very own special way."
He concluded, "Be kind to one another, be kind to your body and be kind to yourself. I love you."


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bhutley brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 13 Designs von 7 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Umodu is a startup I'm building. The name comes from the concept of "You Mod You", or "You modify yourself". Think "mind hacking made easy", or "your life-change manager" (both tag lines I've been thinking of).
The idea behind the website is that it will generate self-hypnosis mp3's that are customised to each user. The site accepts a lot of customisation parameters, and then uses a rule-based engine to generate the self-hypnosis sessions. Each self-hypnosis session is further refined based on the feedback from the user, using machine learning techniques.
The basic ideas I would like to emphasise in the logo are that it is a fun, sophisticated and easy way for you to change your behaviours.
The target audience for this site is basically anyone that wants to make improvements in their life!
I'm particularly interested in attracting intelligent "geeky" types who are interested in making specific, targeted changes to their behaviours.
The site is oriented towards being very rational, there will not be any religious or "new age" connotations. It will focus on helping people make changes in their life, in a quantifiable and measurable way.
I am looking for a good logo for the website.
The logo will hopefully get across the idea of self improvement. Feel free to get creative! I am after something that feels sophisticated and modern.
As the site is actively being developed, it's possible to change the current colour scheme. If you come up with a logo I like, I am prepared to change the site to match the logo.
The files I require are:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
Web file format - .png and layered .psd (RGB)
Please do not use any stock images or clip art in the logo
*EDIT* I would really like to replace the "umodu" header at the top of the current website, so I am looking for a logo/text image that is rectangular and good for a website banner, rather than square.
Something like:
[IMAGE umodu]
Finden Sie heraus, wie ein Designwettbewerb funktioniert, oder lernen Sie mehr über unsere Logo-Design-Angebote.


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By the time Sondre Lerche had released his major-label debut (2002's critically acclaimed Faces Down), the 19-year-old Norwegian was already a veteran of the music industry. Signed to Virgin Norway in 2000, Lerche released the chart-topping EP You Know So Well in February 2001. A commercially successful follow-up EP, No One's Gonna Come, was released in June of the same year, accompanied by numerous local performances and increasing industry buzz. Lerche's distinctive voice and natural talent for writing appealing pop tunes that were alternately sunny and melancholic quickly established him as a definite contender for significance throughout Europe and beyond.
Born and raised in Bergen, Norway, Lerche was weaned on the '80s pop that emanated from his older siblings' rooms. Compelled by a defining fascination for bands such as a-ha, the Beach Boys, and Prefab Sprout, Lerche began formal guitar instruction at age eight. Not satisfied with the lessons at school, he experimented with original tunes on his own, eventually penning his first song, "Locust Girl," at 14. Lerche performed acoustic gigs at the club where his sister worked while he was still underage, and was "discovered" by Norwegian producer HP Gundersen. Under Gundersen's mentorship, Lerche was exposed to diverse music genres, including psychedelia, '60s pop, and mainstream Brazilian music, broadening his appreciation for eclectic music styles. Around this time Lerche also met up with Oslo-based manager Tatiana Penzo, leading up to a deal with Virgin Norway.
The songs from Faces Down had been completed before winter 2000 but postponed for release until Lerche fulfilled several academic requirements. In the interim, he was named Best New Act at the Norwegian Grammys (Spellemannprisen) and performed locally in support of major acts such as Beth Orton. Faces Down was officially released in Norway in September 2001 and gradually throughout all of Europe. Lerche toured with various acts, including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share the stage with his longtime idols a-ha in Oslo. Autumn 2002 saw the release of Faces Down in America and Lerche's first major tour of the United States. He treated fans with the live/studio EP Don't Be Shallow the following year. Lerche got personal for his sophomore effort, Two Way Monologue, which appeared in spring 2004 and furthered the chamber pop sound of its predecessor.
For his next album, Lerche took a stylistic diversion and recorded an album of low-key, jazz-influenced tunes with a small mostly acoustic version of his Faces Down band. Duper Sessions was released in 2006 and reached number five in the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz chart. While touring that year with Elvis Costello, Lerche was inspired by Costello's energy and interaction with his group. This led Lerche and the Faces Down to record a batch of short, punchy rock songs for 2007's Phantom Punch.
Among the fans of Lerche's work was director Peter Hedges, who was looking for someone to provide music for his 2007 film Dan in Real Life -- someone to be his Cat Stevens (Harold and Maude) or Simon & Garfunkel (The Graduate). He chose Lerche, and the soundtrack featured a mix of songs from his back catalog and some newly recorded tracks. In 2009, Lerche released a new album, the sophisticated Heartbeat Radio, which doubled as his debut for the Rounder label. A self-titled album followed in 2011, featuring collaborations with Midlake percussionist McKenzie Smith and Lerche's longtime producer Kato Ådland. To celebrate his 30th birthday in 2012, Lerche released his first live album, Bootlegs, and reissued his first four albums on vinyl with bonus tracks. Before his next album, Lerche and his wife of eight years divorced, which gave 2014's Please a bitingly personal lyrical feel. That same year his soundtrack for the film The Sleepwalker was released.
Lerche's career had always been a series of surprising artistic shifts, but the biggest one came with the release of the first single for his next album, Pleasure. Forgoing the sophisticated guitar pop of the previous couple records, "I'm Always Watching You" was a very '80s-influenced, synth-heavy club track that had plenty of New Edition's classic "Cool It Down" in its DNA. The album proved to be just as guitar-free and synthesized as the single, and also just as shiny and fun. It was released in March of 2017 by the PLZ label. ~ Roxanne Blanford & Tim Sendra~ Rovi