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Back in the day, you needed an expensive camera to take professional photos. Today, your handy smartphone is more than capable of taking "Instagram-worthy" shots. All you need in order to take your photos from good to great are these five camera accessories.
1. Photojojo Pocket Spotlight, For Those That Need More Light in Their Life
Surely every iPhone owner wants to have in his gallery colorful, bright shots of memorable moments, right? But that doesn't happen often due to the poor light conditions of many places. So what can you do?
Don't worry, you can still enjoy your camera phone to the fullest with this compact and easy-to-use gadget– the Photojojo Pocket Spotlight! This is the definitive way to make sure you always have the best light for any photo op. To use it, all you have to do is plug into the headphone jack and you're all set. It's small enough to fit in any pocket or small bag so you can bring it along anywhere you go.
Now you can take the best, brightest pictures, even in the darkest, secluded and far from home places. For anyone who likes to take shots from anywhere, at any time of the day – this is a recommended buy.
2. SlingShot by Woxom, For More Stability
Many camera phone users are familiar with this situation: you go to take the perfect picture or video, but end up with a blurry, unfocused mess. Fortunately, now you can get perfect shots every time, without the big, bulky equipment. I'm talking about the SlingShot by Woxom – a small hand-tripod, which can easily fit in your bag with your phone. This thing is absolutely easy to use for all owners of any smartphone. Compact, convenient and totally easy. For those who like to shoot the movement and the life around you – the perfect gadget for your iPhone.
3. Selfy Case, For Ultimate Selfy Shots
If you're too ashamed of buying a selfie stick, but still want to take some great group pictures, this is a safe alternative. The Selfy Case (for iPhone 5 users only) is a protective phone case that carries a detachable, Bluetooth camera shutter. With this, camera users can simply place their phone on any flat surface and take a picture at whatever distance using the wireless remote. Pretty cool, huh?
As mentioned before, it also functions as a shock observant phone case, so no need to worry about the safety of your phone. And you don't have to worry about fumbling with any wires–the Selfy Case remote links up to your camera, wire-free. It's lightweight and convenient design is what makes the Selfy Case the ultimate two-in-one tool.
4. Easy Macro, For Convenient Zoom In
For true lovers of high-quality photos, here's a unique tool that will help you get National Geographic worthy close-ups. The Easy Macro Lens, an attachable elastic magnifying glass, easily gives you to 4x more zoom in power than with your normal camera lens. So if you're looking for camera accessories with great zoom in capabilities, this is for you.
The elastic band fits all smartphones and tablets, even around your case. All you have to do is make sure the lens is over the camera, set it in place, and you're ready to go. The Easy Macro can also conveniently fit in your wallet or pants pocket, so you'll always be able to carry it with you.
5. Olloclip, the All In One Camera Lense
If you're looking for a wide range of lenses, then this next camera accessory is the king of all camera accessories. The Olloclip is the 4-in-1 lens clip that gives your 4 lens choices to choose from: Fisheye, Wide-Angle, 10x Macro, and 15x Macro. Although it does cost a little more than the other camera accessories that we've seen so far, the Olloclip was made for photographers who want to take their camera phones to the next level.
Although the removable camera lens isn't relatively new, the Olloclip is one step above other clip-on lenses. It is specifically made for camera phone enthusiasts who take over Instagram with their "iPhone only" feeds. With this tool, you don't need an expensive Canon camera to take better pictures. The Olloclip offers a professional assortment of options for serious photographers.
Step Up Your Camera Phone Game With These Accessories
So if you're not fully satisfied with the pictures you're taking, these camera accessories might be the way to go. Some may work for you, others may not. Just keep trying them out and for the love of all that is good, keep your receipts.


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I'm an artist, teacher of history art, and freelance designer.
I live in Trieste in Italy.
I always had a passion for art, particularly for the history, drawing, painting and the visual arts in general.
I use various techniques, particularly the ink, watercolors and mix media.
My favorite subjects derived from nature, which for me is an inexhaustible source of inspiration.
From painting experience derive my design projects, designed especially for the fashion, the textiles, the home decor and the accessories in general.
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Liquibase uses a branching strategy using the following long-lived branches:
Individual features and bug fixes should be developed in their own short-lived feature branches with a pull request to incorporate them into the main repository branches. For more information on pull requests and GitHub usage, see contributing to Liquibase.
As part of each release, the releasing branch will be tagged with the actual version number and the changes will be merged into all downstream branches.
When working on a bug or feature, the code should based off the branch corresponding to the furthest back version family that will include the change.
So if you are ok with the change only going into the next release, branch off "master". If you are using version 3.0.2 and need the change in an upcoming 3.0 patch release, branch off "3.1.x".
If you have questions, help is available.
Starting state: there are 3 active branches: "master", "3.0.x", and "3.1.x". 3.0.3 and 3.1.2 are the most recent releases in the previous release families.
Because 3.1 has been released, most development is occurring off the "master" branch. Features are developed in fork branches off "master" and when they are done, pull requests are created and accepted into master.
If a bug is found that needs to be fixed in a 3.1, it is worked on in a branch off 3.1 and when it is done a pull request is created and accepted into the 3.1.x branch.
When we are ready to have a 3.1.3 release, the 3.1.x branch is tagged as "3.1.3" and then merged into "master".
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SD Worx is a leading European provider of HR & Payroll solutions. Having only recently entered the UK market they had very low brand recognition. Our brief was to develop a high-impact campaign to boost brand awareness amongst HR professionals. We created a bold three-phase, multi-channel programme of activity tapping into current topical issues around artificial intelligence (AI). The plan was to capture the imagination of the HR community and provide a thought-leadership platform to introduce and build the SD Worx brand.
Phase 1 – Stimulate debate and intrigue within the HR community
Meet HARRI – Human Advisory Resource: Robotic Interface. A HR Robot powered by AI that was seemingly all set to take over HR departments and replace the role of HR Managers! In a brave move we kept the first phase anonymous, with no mention of SD Worx. We created a spoof robotics company with its own branding, website and impressive animated launch video, backed up with 'real life' testimonial videos from companies already trialling HARRI. Deployed via social and digital media activity, the campaign created a storm of interest and engagement across the HR community.
Phase 2 – HARRI is revealed a hoax and SD Worx is introduced
Torpedo produced and created a 'reveal' video combining 3D animation and live footage to show HARRI in action. While he is super-efficient, he lacks human empathy. And we show him failing in this crucial respect before revealing SD Worx as behind the hoax and introducing our campaign theme: 'You can't take the human out of Human Resources'. This was supported by an extensive integrated campaign spanning social and digital media, content marketing and direct mail promoting SD Worx as the industry thought-leaders: 'SD Worx – The future of HR'.
Phase 3 – The HR community meet HARRI face-to-face
Behind the scenes, Torpedo were bringing HARRI to life. Working with a TV & Film props designer we created our very own life-sized HARRI, who walks, talks, interacts and displays a range of emotions. HARRI made his appearance in front of 600 HR Professionals at the annual SD Worx conference, enjoying on onstage discussion with the MD of SD Worx and selfies with the attendees. The feedback during the event was tremendous, with many commenting and sharing their HARRI photos via social media.
Results have far exceeded expectations. Over the 3 months the campaign ran for, the video content was viewed over 800,000 times. And the campaign achieved significant reach with 165,000 digital display impressions and over 1.5 million social media impressions.
The campaign is continuing with a series of HARRI video sketches, content, social and digital activity already underway to build on the success so far.
"Creating HARRI the HR Robot gave us the impact we needed. His promotion through social media was supported by superb video content for both phases of the campaign and produced a storm of debate. The delivery of this campaign ensured we reached the specialist HR audience."
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Sous vide salmon is a classic recipe and here we complement it with a cucumber and dill salad. The balsamic vinegar will give it some extra sweetness and tartness while still allowing the salmon to shine through.
This recipe is adapted from our book, Sous Vide: Help for the Busy Cook: Harness the Power of Sous Vide to Create Great Meals Around Your Busy Schedule which is filled with fast and flavorful meals that even the busiest cook can make during the week!
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Salt and pepper the salmon, add to the sous vide pouch, and seal.
At this point you can store the pouch in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, freeze it for up to 6 months or cook it right away. If you freeze the pouch be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days before cooking or increase the cooking time to compensate.
Preheat the water bath to 132°F (55.6°C) or 122°F (50°C) for sushi quality if desired.
Place the sous vide pouch in the water bath and cook for 15 to 30 minutes.
For more information on the cooking times you can read my detailed article which addresses why is there a range in sous vide cooking times.
Preheat a pan to medium-high heat.
To make the salad place all of the salad ingredients in a bowl and stir to thoroughly combine.
Take the salmon out of the pouch and pat dry. Sear it until browned, about 1 minute per side. Place the salmon on a plate and top with a spoonful or two of the salad.
Healthy Sous Vide is the latest cookbook from Jason Logsdon, the best selling author of 10 sous vide and modernist cookbooks, and it shares many of his favorite recipes developed over the years so you can eat nutritious, flavor-packed meals that taste amazing. If you are a looking for a way to boost the flavor of your healthy meals, this book will help you create amazing food that your friends and family will love!


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Potentialities of the human genome project
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According to this website http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml the goal of the project is to identify the 20,000-25,000 genes in human DNA.
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This week on Marshmallow + Mimosa, Winx and Adrienne are wrapping up the podcast's first season! Tune in for an ultra cheesy episode as the ladies discuss what they loved most from Season One and what they're most excited about for Season Two and the new S'more Sci-Fi Book Club. The winners of the Book Bath Box giveaways will be announced, and, as always, expect to be tangentially swept away by conversations about nerdery, cats, and Winx's adorable escapades with her girlfriend.
Our giveaway winners are Juozas Kasiulis on Patreon and melizes on iTunes! We'll be messaging you to get your information and send you your Summer Book Bath Box! 😀
We'll be gone for a week while we prepare for the new season and new podcast. Season 2 of Marshmallow + Mimosa will start on September 20, and S'more Sci-Fi Book Club will start on September 27.
You can follow along with the S'more Sci-Fi Book Club on Goodreads! https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/244006-s-more-sci-fi-book-club
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Main September Read: The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells
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The Australian Property Services Association (APSA) is a registered trade union representing those who work in an 'operational capacity' in the real estate industry. It commenced operations on 1 March 2014. APSA was established by the amalgamation of the only two federally-registered employee associations for property professionals - the Property Sales Association of Queensland (PSAQ), and the Real Estate Association of NSW (REA NSW).
Members of the APSA committee of management reflect a diversity of backgrounds, and all are (or have been) real estate salespeople or property managers with extensive experience.
APSA ensures that employees and independent contractors in the property sector have a legitimate 'voice', and are properly represented in all matters that affect their profession.
A number of national issues have emerged in recent times, in which APSA (or its forerunners) is or was closely involved:
- Review of the Real Estate Industry Award 2010
- 'Closing the door' on bogus and sham contracting
- The proposed National Licensing System as it applies to property occupations.
APSA is wholly industry-based, and has extensive understanding of the issues effecting those who work in the property services sector.
Persons eligible to become APSA members
The following is an excerpt from the APSA Rules:
4. Eligibility
4.1 An unlimited number of the following categories of persons throughout Australia are eligible
to become members of the association:
(a) those persons who are employed, usually employed, qualified to be and
desirous of being employed, or seeking to be employed:
(1) in or in connection with the property sector
(2) in or in connection with the real estate industry, including but not limited to:
i. real estate agency
ii business and hotel broking
iii. strata and community title management
iv. buyers agency
v. real estate valuation
vi. developers
vii. the provision of any other service that may be covered by the Real Estate Award 2010
as varied from time to time
(3) by stock and station agents, other than clerical and administrative personnel.
(b) persons whether engaged as aforesaid or not who are:
(1) elected officers of the association
(2) appointed officers of the association.
(c) persons engaged as independent contractors who, if they were an employee performing work
of the kind which they usually perform as an independent contractor, would be eligible for
membership of the association.
4.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of these rules, nothing shall render eligible for membership
of this association any person who is eligible for membership of the following organisations:
(a) The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union
(b) the Registered Real Estate Salespersons' Association of South Australia.
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He had to be there at 8:00 sharp. If he came too early, the old man wouldn't even get started. If he got there too late, they would do a little, but the old man wouldn't really get going before visiting hours were over. There was just something about the old man's mind that demanded … Continue reading Code
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July 5, 2015- Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
This Week's Services and Events
July 6, Monday
+ Intro to Orthodoxy class, 7:00PM
July 7, Tuesday
+ Free Lunch Program volunteering, 11:30AM-1:30PM
July 8, Wednesday
+ Akathist, 7:00PM
July 10, Friday
+ Matins, 8:30AM
+ Office Hours, 9:30AM-11:30AM
July 11, Saturday
+ Great Vespers, 5:00PM
July 12, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
+ Matins, 8:45AM
+ Divine Liturgy, 10:00AM, followed by coffee hour
Upcoming Events and Announcements
The Missing Quote-
Fr. Ignatius lost the last page of his sermon this morning. Here is the quote from St. John of Kronstadt, that he wanted to share. "Never confuse the person formed in the image of God, with the evil that is in him: because evil is but a chance misfortune, an illness, a devilish reverie. But the very essence of a person is the image of God, and this remains in him despite every disfigurement."
Thank You-
Thank you to Christian and Joshua Morey, who recently repaired the candelabra which sits on the altar. Thank you to Irakliy Surguladze who recently fixed our vandalized light post in front of the building and who regularly mows our grass. We are blessed with so many people who share their time and talents for the building up of our church. Thank you!
Intro to Orthodoxy Class Starting Now-
Fr. Ignatius will be offering a 7 part Introduction to Orthodoxy class beginning July 6 at 7:00PM and continuing weekly on Monday evenings. All are welcome. Invite a friend.
Statement from Assembly of Bishops on Same-Sex Marriage Decision-
Bishop Anthony has asked this this statement be published in the bulletin and read by the faithful. http://assemblyofbishops.org/news/2015/response-of-assembly-of-bishops-to-obergefell-v.-hodges Additionally, our bishops encourage the faithful to approach their priests if they have any questions regarding the Church's teaching on marriage or sexuality. Fr. Ignatius is happy to talk with you about his sermon, any of the recent bishop's statements on same-sex marriage and sexuality, or any related issue.
Looking for Book Donations-
Parishioners are asked to bring any unwanted books in used but good condition to church (they can be left on the table in the bookstore room). Iulian Vamanu will be organizing them and the parish council will consider how and when to host a book sale to benefit the church. Please direct any questions you have to Iulian.
Food for All-Kalona-
Kalona Summer Lunch is going well, with our busiest day involving 24 guests plus 22 lunches packed to go--plus a very active activities table. Come down for lunch anytime (MWF, noon to one). Please support Kalona Vespers however you can; prayer for this outreach is appreciated. Our regular attendees are Orthodox, with an occasional non-Orthodox person (or group of people) visiting. We gather on first and third Wednesdays at 7 p.m., United Christian and Baptist Church, Kalona.
Outreach at Johnson County Fair-
St. Raphael Church will have a booth in one of the exhibition halls at the Johnson County Fair July 27-30. 70,000 people attend this fair annually. We will present information about our church and our faith to passersby and engage them in conversation if they show interest. We need volunteers to staff this table in shifts during the days of the fair. Sign-up sheet will be posted soon. Please consider if you can represent our church at the fair as we seek to engage our community in this way.
Remember Your Departed Loved Ones With Flowers-
Would you like to memorialize your departed loved ones with a bouquet of flowers to be placed in the church on the weekend of your choice? Look for the new Memorial sign-up sheet. Decide what weekend you would like your loved one(s) remembered, give $25 to the church, clearly marking it for "Memorial Flowers" and your loved one(s) will be mentioned during the Great Entrance prayers and in the weekly bulletin. If your departed loved ones are Orthodox, and you would like Trisagion Prayers for the Departed to be offered at the end of Liturgy, you can indicate that on the sign-up sheet as well.
Keep Praying for Kidnapped Orthodox Bishops in Syria-
Since April 22, 2013, the Orthodox Metropolitan of Aleppo, Metropolitan Paul, and the Syriac Metropolitan of Aleppo, Youhanna, have been in captivity and have not heard from. Please pray for their well being and release and also pray for their captors as well.
Next Sunday's Gospel Reading-
At that time, Jesus got into a boat, crossed over and came to His own city. And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"— He then said to the paralytic—"Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they marveled, and they glorified God, Who had given such authority to men. (Matthew 9:1-8)
Pray for our Catechumen-
Please keep our catechumen Ilya Buchkin in your prayers as he prepares to be sacramentally joined to the Orthodox Church.
Holy Bread-
On July 12, the holy bread will be provided by the Valentine family. Thank you in advance.
Do You Have a Prayer Request?
Please give it to Fr. Ignatius and he will distribute it by email to all those on the Prayer Chain. If you wish to join the Prayer Chain, please let Fr. Ignatius know.
Food for Thought-
Save me, O God, for the waters are come in unto my soul. I am stuck fast in the mire of the deep, and there is no sure standing. I am come into the deeps of the sea, and a tempest hath overwhelmed me.
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Croatia, is a country located at Southern Europe, it has an area of 56,590 Km2, and it may be considered quite a small country.
Croatia, with a population of 4,076,246 people, it is one of the least populous country in the world ant it has a moderate population density, 72 people per km2.
The capital is Zagreb and its currency is Croatian kunas
Croatia is holding the 77 position by nominal GDP. Its national debt in 2018 was 38,599 millions of euros45,586 millions of dollars, ( 74.8% debt-to-GDP ratio) and its public debt per capita is 9,469€ euros per inhabitant11,183$ dollars per inhabitant.
In terms of the human development index (HDI) of Croatia, which is the index used by the United Nations to measure the progress of a country, was 0.831 points in 2017, leaving it in 46th place in the table of 189 countries published.
If the reason to visit Croatia are business, you must know it's in the 58th of the Doing Business ranking , which provides objective measures of business regulations for local firms.
In the tables at the bottom of the page, you can see more information about the economy and demography of Croatia, if you want to see information about other countries click here


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Sekit's existing website was outdated with the majority of products out of date.
With this project, we decided it would be best to update the website from HTML to WordPress which would give Sekit International a lot more options to present their products.
The website is now basically an online catalogue that will allow their wholesale customers to look through their products easily and select products to order.
Also been WordPress, Sekit International can now make modifications to the website at anytime.


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Dr.Daryl Dunford
Dr. Dunford was first introduced to chiropractic care when he was injured as a 12 year old. Unable to walk and carried into the clinic, he was thrilled to walk out almost pain-free. Throughout his adolescent years he experienced the power of chiropractic for sports injuries and was able to give up his asthma medication because of spinal adjustments. His passion for helping people and for chiropractic led him to graduate from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1988. Dr. Dunford considers it a privilege to be a chiropractor and after 23 years of practice enjoys improving the quality of his patient's lives by learning new techniques to restore neurological function and optimal health. The team of Doctors and Chiropractic Assistants at Park Place Chiropractic have been instrumental in assisting him in this endeavor, in fact patients often state they get two treatments...one at the front desk and one in the treatment room! Having achieved a Fellowship in pediatrics and certified in Webster Technique, Dr. Dunford is able to share the same benefits of chiropractic care he first experienced with both children and expectant mothers. Among other techniques, ART (Active Release Therapy) has added a whole new dimension to his chiropractic treatments for everything from athletic injuries to the repetitive strain injuries he sees on a daily basis.
On a personal note, Dr. Dunford lives in Sherwood Park and enjoys tending his Japanese garden and koi pond with his lovely wife Jeannie. His deep appreciation for biomechanics, neurology and for the quality of life that human beings enjoy due to movement led to the study of Aikido and more recently, the honour of earning his brown belt in this defensive martial art. Dr. Dunford and his family enjoy boating, wake-boarding, camping, fly fishing, hiking, playing 'Clone Wars' with his grandson Jason and if you keep your eyes peeled open early on a summer morning, you just might see him cruising Sherwood Park and the local countryside on his motorcycle.


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often tell people they should always carry a notebook on them to jot down notes and ideas whenever they strike. Even though I'd like to take credit for this advice, the act of collecting ideas and notes in a single place isn't a novel one and has actually been utilized throughout history, as a practice known as commonplacing.
Commonplacing or having a commonplace book is characterized by having a book where you write/collect information. In other words, it is a way to compile knowledge. The premise is having a central repository for ideas, anecdotes, quotes, observations, facts, and information that you come across in life.
You can think of it as a written scrapbook that contains nuggets of wisdom that have resonated with you personally. You're collecting them for future use, from research and ideas to inspiration and stories.
The commonplace book has been around for centuries, being utilized by some of the greatest minds in history including Marcus Aurelius, Thomas Jefferson, Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Locke, Bill Gates, and many more.
Here are a few characteristics of a commonplace book:
1. Historically it has been a book or notepad, but it can be any central repository.
2. The book often has some sort of crude organizational system that arranges the material.
3. Every commonplace book is unique, as it's based on the creators interests and experiences.
4. It is not a diary or a travel log of events, but an aggregation of knowledge. It's THE original information management tool before such a thing ever existed.
5. The purpose of the book is to synthesize knowledge into the essential wisdom that can be later used by the creator.
Naturally the stoic philosopher Seneca explains the value of commonplacing in only a way he could:
We should hunt out the helpful pieces of teaching and the spirited and noble-minded sayings which are capable of immediate practical application… and learn them so well that words become works.
As you can tell, commonplace books have been used by readers, writers, leaders, philosophers, teachers, and scholars, and here's how you can start keeping one too.
1. Read Far & Wide
Consume information widely & profusely: read, listen, learn, observe and explore constantly. Inspiration can come from anywhere and often strikes in the most unlikely of places, so pay attention. At the same time, don't focus too much in any particular medium or subject – read fiction and step outside your comfort zone, the connections you find may surprise you.
2. Document What You Like
As you're consuming all of that information, be sure to document the things that stick out to you. Whether it's highlighting a passage, bookmarking a page, cutting out an article, or jotting down an idea – make sure you're documenting everything that stands out. The goal is to collect wisdom, not facts. A great example of this is your marginalia, which are the notes, scribbles and comments a reader may make in the margins of a book as he/she reads. These are often a treasure trove of ideas and insights.
3. Move Tidbits To Your Commonplace Book
The next step is to transcribe all the bits of information into your commonplace book. There are two approaches here: either you collect the information and move them all at once into your book or, if you have your book handy, you can add information directly to it as you go. I prefer the latter when possible.
On the other hand, when I read on my Kindle or am on the go, its easier for me to refer back to my notes on my device and add them to my book when I get a chance. The key is to make sure they end up in your book one way or the other.
A couple of things come to mind when it comes to your book. First, don't worry too much about the organization at the start. The system will become clear to you on its own over time. Two, don't let the notes pile up because it'll get harder and harder to find the time to translate them into your book. Try and stick to a daily or weekly schedule. Finally, if you're not sure what to use as your book, I'd recommend either a Moleskine (my personal choice seen to the right) or a Field Notes notebook, but any book will do. The key is that it's a physical representation.
4. Avoid The Technology
I love technology and am a huge fan of both EverNote and OneNote, but in this case I prefer to stick to the analog approach. I feel like the commonplace book loses its value when all you have to do is copy paste something from your kindle or an article.
More importantly, I feel we tend to get a little too organized when it comes to technology, with our tabs and tags and folders. In that process we lose one of the best parts of keeping the book in the first place – the serendipitous connections that form as different pieces of information are found side by side. I believe it's better if it's handwritten, it makes it more powerful, more memorable, and if it was good enough for some of the greatest thinkers ever, then I think it'll work for us too.
5. Review them often
Finally, make sure you actually go back and review your commonplace books every so often. They will be collecting years of wisdom and knowledge and if you never review them, then you'll miss the entire point of the practice. They are a lifetime project that get better with time, so make sure to give them the attention they command.
Commonplacing is the act of creating the best book you've ever owned.
So that's the quick and dirty on how to actually start your own commonplace book, but how does it really benefit you? We've touched on some of the value it adds above, but here's the definitive list of why a commonplace book is a must in your daily life.
1. Collect the best of your ideas, musings, and knowledge in a single place.
2. Source of creativity, where ideas and connections are made side by side, page by page.
3. Introspective tool that gives you a glimpse into your self and helps you understand your passions and desires.
Hopefully I've sold you on the idea of a commonplace book and you're ready to start your own. Before I let you go, I just wanted to give you some insight on my own book.
I keep a Moleskine on me at all times that serves as my commonplace book (although it often gets mistaken as my passport). I've been carrying one since 2011, when my good friend Jimmy convinced me of the practice. Since then, its been a staple in my life and I'm currently working on my 18th notebook. I've reviewed them often and I'm always pleasantly surprised about what I discover when I do: from forgotten ideas to ways of living and everything in between.
Overall, I don't think I could survive without my notebook today and hopefully you'll give it a try. If you have any questions about the practice, feel free to comment below. Cheers!
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Why porcelain rather than ceramic? Porcelain is a denser material, fired to a higher temperature and is therefore generally harder wearing and easier to maintain than ceramic and can be used in greater temperature variation. This means that many porcelain tiles can be used outside as they are frost resistant and also be used with underfloor heating inside the home. They look great on patios and terraces (they can look exactly like paving stones or slabs without the hassle!) as well as insides spaces and can give a wonderfully contemporary continuous look from inside to outside.
At Collinson Tiles, we supply a range of porcelain floor tiles to suit a variety of areas within your home or other property. Porcelain is a popular option for floor tiles and if installed properly, porcelain floor tiles can last you a lifetime. That's why many shopping malls use polished porcelain tiles on their floors as they are hard wearing and look amazing.
Porcelain floor tiles, like all tiles, are easy to clean and porcelain is also much less prone to absorbing moisture due to its density. This ensures that your tile won't crack, even in colder climates which can lead to freezing. Glazed or sealed polished porcelain is non-porous, meaning that it is unable to harbour harmful bacteria which is great in commercial areas such as swimming pools or for catering areas. Once again, due to its density, it is also highly resistant to staining. Although most people might like to use porcelain floor tiles within their home, these tiles are also suitable for outdoor applications and can look stunning on your walls.
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Arizona Has More Choices, Lower Cost Under Health Law Compared To Other States
Starting Oct.1, Americans can buy health plans set up by President Obama's Affordable Care Act. Arizona residents without insurance will have 106 new plans to choose from when enrollment begins next week, and those who live in metro Phoenix will have even more options. Arizonans will have twice the number of plans to choose from compared to the national average, and those plans will also be cheaper than average, according to government estimates.
"So what that really says is consumers in Arizona are going to have options, and they will have a good opportunity to find a plan that really, really suits their need," said James Stover, CEO of University of Arizona Health Plans, one of about half a dozen companies in this state that will offer the new insurance.
On average, a 27-year-old in Arizona who buys insurance that covers 60 percent of his healthcare expenses will pay $141 a month, according to estimates released by the federal government. That is about $20 cheaper than average across a pool of 36 other states.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of state-by-state premiums and an explanation of plan structure and benefits.
The federal government has set up a Navigator program to help guide consumers through the options. The upcoming enrollment period lasts six months.


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Martin Barre celebrates 50 Years of Jethro Tull
In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull.
At the centre of Tull's unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre. Renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.
Martin is celebrating the fifty-year anniversary of Jethro Tull, with a 'Tour of Tours'. An event to do justice to Tull's amazing history. He will be bringing a spectacular show with his touring band, featuring Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on keyboard, Darby Todd on Drums, with Becca Langsford and Ali Hart on vocals. Plus, two very special guests – Jonathan Noyce and Clive Bunker; both of whom performed with Tull for many years and were an important part of their success.
The show will also feature a special multi-media presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull musical career.
This is the most significant Tull show of the past two decades, truly a very special concert that will do justice to the legend.


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Welcome to the Shorehaven Golf Club! Founded in 1924, Shorehaven enjoys a beautiful location offering spectacular water views and a unique links style 18-hole course. We have a vibrant, family-friendly Membership that enjoys golf, swimming, racquet sports and social activities amongst friends and families.
Our spectacular facilities include one of the only waterfront golf courses in Fairfield County, three heated swimming pools, four Har-True tennis courts, four paddle tennis courts, and a newly renovated clubhouse with a 250-guest ballroom and fitness facility. In the clubhouse, our members enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor dining areas and bars. From the elegant ballroom and the bluestone front patio to the casual Grill Room and covered Waterview Deck, each space was designed to take in the expansive views.
Now, almost a century since the club's founding, Shorehaven's membership remains committed to the future. Over the past few years, Shorehaven has made significant capital investments which include building the Nantucket-style clubhouse, as well as new lighted paddle tennis courts, a golf midway house and a pool house. On top of these projects, in May 2019, we will unveil the Great Lawn Pavilion, built to house paddle tennis, the children's summer camp and social events.
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Once again, science has proved that chimpanzees aren't that different from us.
In addition to their abilities to empathize, cook and even make sex toys, chimps also enjoy a drink now and then.
A 17-year study of chimps from the Republic of Guinea found that the animals often consumed so much alcohol — in the form of fermented sap — that they exhibited "visible signs of inebriation."
Chimpanzees steal their cocktails from nearby villagers who collect the alcoholic sap from raffia palms by tapping holes into trees and letting the sap drip into containers.
Thirsty chimps turn palm leaves into "cups" by folding or soaking them until they hold enough palm wine to tip into their mouths.
Researchers observed that the apes typically drank for about 10 minutes and would sometimes return for another round later the same day. On average, they dipped their leaves into a container about nine times a minute during a drinking session.
The ethanol present in the sap gives it an average 3.1 percent alcohol by volume content — about the same amount of alcohol found in a light beer — but some of the sap measured had an ABV of up to 6.9 percent.
Previous research on how chimpanzees drink water found that a folded leaf can hold up to 1.7 ounces of liquid, which is a bit more than a single U.S. shot glass. During a drinking session, a chimp would consume anywhere from less than an ounce to nearly three ounces of alcoholic sap.
Researchers estimated that some of the apes drank the equivalent of a bottle of wine.
Both adult and juvenile chimps partake of the sap, as do both male and females. However, males were seen drinking 34 of the 51 times that researchers documented the behavior.
And it seems alcohol has a similar effect on chimps as it does on us as they sometimes "displayed behavioral signs of inebriation, including falling asleep shortly after drinking."
This is the first time researchers have recorded wild chimps consuming alcohol, but further research is necessary to determine if chimps outside of the area drink or if it's simply a result of living near humans who collect the sap.
The behavior of using tools to consume alcohol is more sophisticated than other documented cases of animals eating fermented fruit or stealing cocktails from tourists like the St. Kitts monkeys in the video below.
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Karisma Kapoor rang into her 45th year with a grand celebration. While the actress and her girl gang including, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Natasha Poonawala, Rhea Kapoor were already in London, the whole Kapoor Khandaan also arrived in the city to celebrate the day. From brother-in-law, Saif Ali Khan to Babita Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor and Karisma's kids Samiera and Kiaan Raj, all were present to mark the celebration.
The actress took to her social media account to share all the happy moments from the celebration with her fans. In the picture, Karisma is seen with her children and of course Taimur as they all watch the cake and wait for the birthday girl to blow away the candles. The lady shared the photo saying, "Picnic in the park!"
In another series of Instagram stories, Karisma shared all behind the scenes fun with the fans. In the pictures, while Kareena is seen photographed with the pack of donuts, Karisma is seen sharing the frame with father Randhir Kapoor.
Earlier, the birthday girl's hot friends, Sonam, Rhea, and Natasha Poonawala joined her in the celebrations along with Kareena and Saif as they stepped out for a Sunday brunch.


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I studied in this school from Grade 4 to Grade 12. Apart from academics, what stands out in this school is the day boarding programme. Apart from the actual activity/sport that you learn in this programme, it teaches students to manage time and be involved in a number of activities and still not be left behind academically. This experience specially helped me in college where I could stay in college and work for extra curricular activities and still not worry that I have a test the next day or classes in the morning because I had learnt from school on how to plan these things in advance/deal with them as they come.
My child studied at GEMS Modern from KG through Year 12.
Children at Modern High are very well behaved. This is in sharp contrast to the kids at other schools especially Western schools which have a more "laissez faire" attitude to raising kids.
Birds of a feather flock together. Parents who expect their children to be academically focussed will choose Modern High.
Many of the teachers show amazing level of commitment considering how poorly paid they are both in isolation as well as compared to their peers at Western schools. There is no link between teachers salaries and their ability or commitment when one compares teacher pay across schools with high fees and low fees.
Note all teachers are competent. Sending our child for tuition [in a specific subject] resulted in the marks going from 50 to 95 which is where they stayed thereafter.
The school lays too much emphasis on academics. It is absolutely vital that the School encourage a base level of sport so that every child develops a sound body to house a sound mind. Not to forget the team building and leadership skills that sport provides.
I'm here to ask if this school accepts Arab/ Non- Indian students to be enrolled
The school info here needs to be updated. E.g Darryl Lancelot Bloud is no more the Principal now. It is Ms Nargish Khambatta.
This has been updated.
Hi: Can anybody provide me an insight into the admission tests for Grade 1 kids at Gems Modern Academy - What is the school looking for and what kind of questions/subjects does the kid need to prepare for. Thanks in advance to those who reply.
One of the top 3 Indian schools in Dubai, for sure.
Can we get some feed back about Gems Modern Academy!!!!
I have my child enrolled in this school. I have to say that although the ratings are excellent and the school seems structured, I find the teaching staff could be better and the focus should be on developing well rounded individuals. Teachers are given a target and that target soon becomes a problem for the parent if your child interferes with the 100% success rate and outstanding KHDA rating. I think the Indian curriculum is great, but we should focus on the joy of learning. If I could go back, I would have enrolled my child in another school
"becomes a problem for the parent if your child interferes with the 100% success rate"
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As Shiren, a wandering adventurer with a penchant for exploration, monster-slaying, and item collection, you will trek across a beautiful and varied countryside with your companion, Koppa, a talking ferret. The RPG adventure Shiren the Wanderer features randomly-generated areas, intense boss battles, extensive item customization, and a cast of intriguing and unpredictable characters.
Also known as: Mysterious Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3, Mysterious Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3: The Sleeping Princess in Karakuri Mansion, Fuurai no Shiren 3: Karakuri Yashiki no Nemuri Hime
Release Region: Japan
Release Date: June 5, 2008
Publisher: Atlus
Release Region: United States
Release Date: February 16, 2010
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Also available on: PlayStation Portable
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June 4, 2008 - Doggie Cakes - Bakery and Boutique was on Tampa Bay's 10 News! The video aired in the 4:00 pm hour and featured Trina and group of dog customers and their owners.
We got the surprise call the day before from reporter Katheryn Bursch, that she planned to come out around 10:30 am. Her intention was to meet and interview some dogs and customers. Trina made some excited, but frantic calls to some loyal and willing customers and pooches who were willing to be on camera.
Ms. Bursch and cameraman Dennis Hollingsworth were very nice and really had a handle getting the best shots and in asking great questions. The interviews and filming took about two hours and captured everything from customer testimonials, an interview with Trina, shots of the bakery case and store, and all aspects of baking and customer shopping.
The story was present on their website from early in the morning, and we watched as it gradually changed to almost narrate the video.
We felt a bit misty to hear the nice things that our customers had to say about our treats. We really appreciate the news team that discovered the store, covered the story on site, and who put this all together for television and the web. A special than you must go out to those who were taped for the segment: Julie Leonard and Dixie, Lorraine Blackwood and Velvet, and Peter Caravette. Dan Leonard and Teenie, Filipa and Jay, and Rob Isselbaecher of eFloridaCoupons.com were also filmed or ready for their cameo.
We had not launched our press release yet, and had only been open 28 days before we made the television news! We are still excited and happy. Within a half-hour of airing, a customer rushed in with much enthusiasm as they didn't know we were in town and missed having a place to buy fresh dog cookies locally. By Saturday, we had another guest who mentioned the news segment, this time all the way from Clearwater.
Photos of the filming, including all of the behind-the-scenes and deleted shots are included on a Picassa gallery.
Doggie Cakes was on Tampa Bay's 10 News!
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With all of the experience we have at OhioHealth treating patients with heart and vascular disease, we'd still rather prevent it. We take a multidisciplinary approach to addressing risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking — all with the goal of preventing serious illness. We also give you tools you need to stay healthy or reverse a condition that threatens your heart and vascular health.
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Partner with one of our health coordinators to develop a personalized, intensive, non-medical program to optimize and maintain your health and meet your goals. Your health coordinator will work closely with you and your physician to manage any medical conditions and will regularly evaluate your progress.
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For patients who don't respond to lifestyle changes alone, OhioHealth provides preventive care and support in the clinical setting. These specialty clinics include:
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Harnessing Public Opinion for More Inclusive Governance
Retirement in the prefecture-level city of Binzhou, Shandong province for Lu Enlan used to be more difficult than it should have been. Born on April 12 1945, she should have been eligible to collect the state pension she needs to support herself in her old age years ago.
However, a simple administrative error made this impossible after a registrar mistakenly put her date of birth as April 12 1954 on the household register, meaning that according to her records she was not yet old enough to receive the services she was entitled to. For reasons unknown to Lu her repeated requests to have the mistake corrected were left unanswered by local officials. With no other way to seek assistance, Lu's situation seemed bleak.
- Since 2010 Binzhou's government has responded to over 5,000 queries from the public and consulted 60,000 people for performance assessment.
- The public has also been able to interact directly with senior officials including the mayor in online Q&A sessions. These efforts have been a proven success, with a 90% satisfaction rate among service users.
Lu was one of many people who have been let down by their government at a time when China is experiencing unprecedented social change and internal migration. China's new, dynamic population needs a more responsive, efficient government to meet their needs.
An end to her trouble arrived last summer in the form of Wang Xuewen, an officer from Lu's local police station in Pengli, Bincheng District. She was part of a public consultation organised by Pengli Police Station on May 9 2012 to talk to the public and allow them to air their grievances and concerns. Lu heard about the consultation and decided to try her luck one last time. Officer Wang received her request and personally started the process to have her claim verified by visiting reliable witnesses and accessing Lu's personal records. It required only a brief search of the Bincheng District Health Bureau's archives to turn up Lu's true date of birth.
Lu was part of more than 150,000 families from Binzhou who have been able to seek help with individual cases since a joint UNDP - Government of China project launched in October 2011 to improve public participation in government performance assessment (GPA) in China. The consultation she had attended was one of many run as part of the project for the police authorities to survey public satisfaction. The information they collected allowed them to respond to people's issues, and reorganise themselves to prevent similar mistakes from happening again.
More broadly, the project that helped Lu Enlan voice her concerns is aiming to help the government to keep up with the ever-faster changes in society, dealing with people's needs, views, expectations and desire for participation. Despite reasonably good governance reform plans, many local governments in China are being outpaced by socio-economic issues and demand. Gaps often emerge between public expectations of government and its actual performance. This constitutes a major obstacle to national development and can even lead to public tensions. UNDP is helping the government to find ways to deal with these complaints.
The project has helped Binzhou and other local pilots to improve their GPA, in particular by proposing practicable methods for public participation in GPA, and including public satisfaction as an important GPA indicator. As well as consultations such as the one that brought Lu's case to Officer Wang's attention, hotlines have been established for people to report complaints and a Public Opinion Survey Centre now polls random samples of the population to monitor public satisfaction.
Since 2010 Binzhou's government has responded to over 5,000 queries from the public and consulted 60,000 people for performance assessment. The public has also been able to interact directly with senior officials including the mayor in online Q&A sessions. These efforts have been a proven success, with a 90% satisfaction rate among service users.
Binzhou's problems are not unique to the city but widespread across China, and the techniques developed and lessons learned here in addressing them can be usefully exported to the rest of the country.
Three weeks later, on May 30, Lu was standing outside Pengli Police Station beaming from ear to ear with a brand new ID card in one hand and Officer Wang's hand clasped in the other. With the new card Lu could finally access the services she had needed so much.
"You worked so hard to relieve my concerns, I have no idea how to express my gratitude – now I can receive my pension from the government like others do!"
Thanks to the cooperation between UNDP and Binzhou, Lu received the sort of help that would have been unthinkable before. With UNDP's assistance, the Chinese government is taking steps in the right direction to prevent predicaments such as Lu's in the future.


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Constanza and Nicolai were married on the gorgeous Lido island in Venice, Italy, where Constanza has vacationed with her family since childhood. The Miami couple invited 120 of their closest friends and family to witness their marriage on the beach at sunset, then joined their guests poolside for cocktails and an amazing performance by synchronized swimmers. After dinner and dancing, guests wrote notes and well wishes for the couple, tied them to lanterns, and released them into the Venetian night sky.
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- Objective
- A team position with a growing company where I can apply my technical skills and expertise, and gain valuable work experience in the field of information systems & technology.
- Skills
- Web Design & Programming: HTML, CSS, PHP / mySQL, Javascript, Dynamic HTML (DHTML), Adobe Photoshop, C, Java, Visual Basic, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, Macromedia Flash
Operating Systems: Windows 9x / NT / 2000 / XP, Linux, MS-DOS, RAQ Webservers
Other Software Apps: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Visio), Networking security tools, Internet applications (FTP, IRC, IM, Telnet)
Hardware: PC hardware installation, PC software & hardware troubleshooting
Personal Skills: Reliable, honest, works well under pressure, problem solver, enjoys teamwork
- Education
Bachelors Degree: Information Systems & Human Behavior, 1999-2003
University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario
Computer Science degree. Includes study of psychology and management in addition to computer skills. Through team projects and intense individual study, developed skills in many diverse areas including web development, software engineering, networking, data management, systems analysis and human interface design.
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Human Computer Interaction: Focuses on human needs in technology when designing interactive systems. Acquired user requirements and create designs based on those requirements to achieve optimum usability in a semester-long team web-based project.
Database Systems & Concepts: Analysis of several database models and query techniques. Created databases and SQL queries. Studied the correct way to design relational databases.
Software Engineering: Completion of a team project involving software requirements, design, development and testing, each with required full documentation. Study of oo-analysis, software architectures, software review process, quality assurance, ethics and formal specifications.
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- You're at it right now! Built entirely using HTML/CSS with no tables used for site construction.
- DOS Games www.dosgames.com
- My first and most popular site. Sorely in need of a redesign, this is the most popular DOS games site in the world.
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- A recent project providing free Java & Flash games, focusing on remakes of arcade and video game classics.
- Video Game Stores www.vgstores.com
- The largest online database of video game stores, including user reviews. Totally PHP/mySQL driven.
- Why Faith?
- This WordPress-powered blog discusses many issues dealing with faith and religion.
- Job Experience
- Programmer/Designer - May 2006 to Aug 2006, Campus Crusade for Christ Canada
- Duties include writing content, developing designs for new websites, coordinating online advertising using Google Adwords, and web-based programming.
- Process Issue Resolution Support - Aug 2004 to Jul 2005, EDULINX Canada Corporation
- Provide outgoing phone support as part of PIR (also known as exception handling) team. Responsibilities include identifying client exceptions, calculating outstanding loan payments, contacting customers via phone to resolve issues and processing student loan applications.
- Technical Advisor - June 1997 to present, Computer Aid
- Assist with computer software, hardware and Internet related projects. Provide knowledge to assist clients with personal computer troubleshooting/upgrades and Internet/multimedia projects.
- Computer Network Card Installation/Support - Sep 2001 to Oct 2001, University of Guelph
- Installed network cards, performed technical support and carried out troubleshooting duties for the University of Guelph Campus Computing Services (CCS) department during the early semester student move-in period.
- Income Security Programs (ISP) - May 2001 to Aug 2001, Human Resources Development Canada
- Rehired by the Government of Canada in a full time summer position. Provided customer support at the front reception desk by fielding questions, running inquiries and assisting applicants. Also worked for the HRDC (now HRSDC) during the two previous summer work terms. During that time my achievements included handling the telephone switchboard, incoming/outgoing mail, filing, and data entry.
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Semi-fresh off the boat from China 4 years ago and now calling Australia home. Growing up in a reserved culture (both family and society at large), I've come a long way getting comfortable with my sexuality - made tons of mistakes and still a work in progress.
The sad thing was I had to go through everything by myself because I had nobody to talk to about my real desire and pain, which is why I am here so that you won't feel alone in this.
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This space of Pedro Poveda Chair of History of the Teresian Association is aimed at making available those things we consider very important to learn about the history of this centenary Association and its contexts.
Josefa Segovia Chair at CITeS - University of Mysticism, Ávila, Spain, started its activity in Novermber, 2010. The creation of Josefa Segovia Chair: Lay Mysticism and Spirituality coincides in time with the preparation of the Teresian Association for the celebration of its first centenary (1911-2011). The Chair seeks to generate and sustain networks of lay people and groups that are willing to enter the "inner castle" and be salt in the pluralistic and secularized societies in which we live.


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Thursday, July 10, 2014
Pronunciation of "Certiorari"
I always thought Katharine Hepburn mispronounced the word certiorari in the movie Adam's Rib. As I recall, she hesitated a faction of a second and pronounced it "ser-shuh-RARE-ee" (rhyming with dairy). I thought the Anglicized "rare" was wrong for a Latin word, and that the actress was simply unaware of the legal term.
Well, the pronunciation of certiorari is a lot more complicated than I thought. In an entertaining piece in the latest Green Bag, Regent University's James Duane (pictured at right) delved into the topic and found no set pronunciation of the term. The 2004 edition of Black's Law Dictionary, for which Duane was an editor, presented three pronunciations without specifying a preference. So Duane decided to see how Supreme Court Justices pronounce the term. He found five pronunciations: retired Justice Stevens and Justices Thomas and Alito say "ser-shee-or-RAHR-ee" ( rhyming with Ferrari); Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Scalia and Breyer say "ser-shee-or-RARE-eye" (rhyming with fair guy); former Chief Justice Rehnquist and Justices O'Connor and Souter said "ser-shee-or-RARE-ee"(rhyming with dairy); Justice Kennedy says "ser-shee-or-ARR-eye," rhyming with far cry; and Justice Sotomayor says "ser-shee-ARR-ee." In light of this disagreement among the justices, Duane finds the most pragmatic to be Justice Ginsburg, who seems to have concluded that "certiorari simply should not be spoken aloud in polite society." While she often writes the word, she avoids it when speaking from the bench, using the shorter "cert" or simply referring to the Court granting "review." Justice Kagan takes the same approach.
I've always said "ser-shuh-RAHR-ee," on the theory that tio is a single syllable as in nation and the final vowels should have Latin pronunciations. But now I think I'll just say "cert."


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I know today is hard. I know that, at the core of everything, the only wish you feel like making tonight as you wave your hand above the birthday cake, is that mom was still here with us to celebrate. I wish she was too. I wish it could be like the olden days, where the three of us huddle around the kitchen island, blowing out candles, and eating too much cake while you sit there and open up your gifts you're genuinely surprised to get (but let's face it, will never use).
I wish for that.
I wish that things could be different. I wish that I had cherished the birthdays we've had more than I did, because now, those memories light up happy times.
Today will be tough.
But the love we all shared is tougher.
Today, I don't think about who is missing, but rather who stood by us all those years with a smile on her face, and too much cake on her plate. I think about her voice singing happy birthday. I think about all the times we blew out the candles on the cake with a dinner plate instead of the traditional way. I think about all the times mom and me raced through JC Penney's trying to buy you a new shirt (or several), or the perfect kind of shoes, or how she would talk non-stop about getting you the newest book you wanted about politics.
I think back to all the times we spent together preparing for your birthday to make it special: to how she always managed to buy you the perfect cake, how her face lit up and how excited she was to be spending yet another year of her life watching you celebrate one of yours.
Today, those memories are at the forefront of my mind and I hope they are for you. I hope today, in the sting of painful realities, that you can think back to the memories we all had years before. Mom has never left us because she lives through us. Her words, her goals, her personality, her mannerisms, they've been ingrained in us. Whether we act on impulse, or we immediately think, 'Oh, I can only imagine your mother's reaction," it's just a further reminder of how much she still carries on.
Today is no different.
Today is a day worth celebrating.
It's a day to celebrate what a life you had. It's a day to celebrate owning your own successful business for decades at a time. It's a day to celebrate the hard work ethic you've instilled in all of your children – and how it eliminates the panic of wondering, "what do I do if I need money?"
It's a day worth celebrating a lifetime of memories, and cake, and blowing out candles, and good times (and yes, even the rougher times) spent with a woman you loved more than life itself. A woman, who loved you an indescribable amount.
Because those are good memories.
Today, is a day that I know I want to celebrate.
Because, dad, you are a man worth the celebration. You've instilled in me what it means to be strong, to be earnest, to be proud when I accomplish something good because dammit, I earned it. You've been my companion, my biggest coach, my biggest supporter, my biggest fan since the moment I entered your life.
You've taught me what it means to be a good person, because I follow your example through and through.
You're a man that's gotten me through hard times, and you still do. So even when times feel bleak, remember that your life has made an impact. Your life has been one of great achievement, and entrepreneurship, and kindness, and overwhelming support. And, when all else fails, remember you're a man who can lay down a wooden floor, and hey, you can also paint a picture.
Happy Birthday.