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GUEST REVIEW: Element of Fire by Martha Wells
Dear Martha,
When Jayne asked me if I would be willing to review one of my favorite books for Dear Author, the trick was choosing which one of yours to review. You consistently create rich, unique worlds, complex heroines and heroes who are both real and extraordinary, and your books are impossible to put down. These are fantasy novels, but in every book of yours there is a strong and often discreet thread of romance that always leaves me longing for more of this couple. I entirely and completely love Maskelle in Wheel of the Infinite, for example-'the somewhat older, sometimes wiser heroine, who should not, under any terms, be messed with by the slightest little fraction, even if you are a god. And her relationship with Rian is perfect.
But in the end, I chose the first book I ever read by you and the first book you ever wrote, Element of Fire. The complete revised edition of this book is available online here, but my review refers to my original, unrevised copy. Sorry. Much as I love the new cover on the revised edition, try to pry my from my original old paperback and you'll find my clutching at it frantically and turning nearly as dangerous as your main characters.
Element of Fire introduces us to Ile-Rien, an Elizabethan world full of swords, sorcery, and far too full of Faerie and intricate politics for any of the characters' good. The world is vivid and real with not a single two-dimensional character or facile and illogical use of magic or mayhem in sight.
We start in medias res, with a grappling hook skittering across rain-slick stone, and tension is high:
"He's coming," Gideon Townsend, Thomas's lieutenant, said as he made his way toward them out of the heavy shadows. Reaching them he glanced up at the full moon, stark white against the backdrop of wind-driven rain clouds, and muttered, "Not the best night for this work."-
Thomas personally couldn't think of a good time to forcibly invade a foreign sorcerer's house. "The point of it is to go and be killed where you're told," he said. "Is everyone in position?"
Thomas Boniface is captain of the Queen's Guard, and I am in love with him. He is hot. I don't know how you do it. You never tell us so, as most authors do. You never mention anything about his physical attractiveness at all really-'just a few references to his younger days. But if this book needed to be carried, he could carry it with his charisma alone. What makes the book that much better is that he doesn't have to carry it. Each separate element–the plot, the world, and each well-drawn character-'would by itself make it a compelling read.
Thomas Boniface is in a tricky situation. He is Captain of the Queen's Guard, a position of great power and danger, but the Queen (Ravenna) is now a Dowager Queen and her son is the legal ruler. But the son is ineffectual and worse, not to mention completely under the control of his manipulative lover/advisor Denzil, who wants Thomas Boniface dead.
Enter Kade Carrion, the illegitimate stepchild, a superb character. The old king Fulstan her father was Ravenna's husband, and while Ravenna was off to war this abusive man left his mark on both his children. He also had some interesting encounters: Kade's mother is the Queen of Air and Darkness, not exactly an easy woman to be indifferently raised by:
"And how is your dear mother, child?"
Ravenna's expression was as polite as a judge passing sentence; Kade looked ironic and amused. "She's in Hell."
"Wishful thinking, surely."
"Oh, no, she really is. We saw her go. She lost a wager."
That makes Kade the official Queen of Air and Darkness, but she has little idea how to fulfill the role and less desire to try. She is also an enemy of the crown, guilty of sending many cursed and murderous gifts, even though she claims now to have a different and less harmful agenda.
You put Thomas Boniface and Kade Carrion together, and then you add to the mix disaster, danger, the Unseelie Court, and one of the world's greatest sorcerers tortured into an inexorable determination to revenge. And Thomas Boniface and Kade Carrion find themselves fighting side-by-side.
Grit, glamour, guts, glory, grandeur, and delicate, subtle moments of unexpected trust, great dialogue, and deliciously revelations.
It's been a delight to have an excuse to re-read this book for this review. How often do you find yourself staying up late to keep reading a book the nth time you've read it? But I did. Kudos to you, Ms. Wells, and please keep them coming. As for me, my appetite for great adventure, high romance, great characters, and great dialogue is whetted, and I'm off to re-read Wheel of the Infinite now.
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I adore this book– revised and unrevised. I have all of Martha Wells' books but this one and Wheel of the Infinite are my favorites. According to her live journal she has a new novel almost finished. I am waiting anxiously.
Yay, edit feature back. Now I don't have to sound so stupid if I save too soon.
I grabbed the revised copy ebook awhile back, but haven't read it. I really should as it does look good.
I loved Wells' THE DEATH OF THE NECROMANCER, which is set in Ile-Rien, but I was unsure how it fit into the other books and what book to read next in the series. I think I'll start with ELEMENT OF FIRE.
NECROMANCER is not a direct sequel to ELEMENT, but set in the same world about 200 years later (Victorian as opposed to Cavalier). THE FALL OF ILL-REIN trilogy is a sequel to NECROMANCER, set in a 1920's or 30's time period and features Nicholas' daughter as the main character. Quite good story, with some surprises you don't expect.
Oooh, how cool to see one of my most favorite authors being reviewed. (I'm here cause she blogged about it). Wells is on my Must-Buy-Immediately-in-HB list of authors.
As for the romance in her books, they are subdued but much more intense because of that. As Laura mentioned, she doesn't tell you exactly what her characters look like or how smart or honorable they are. The actions speak for themselves. She's a "show", not a "tell" author.
Wells also delicately balances deep emotion with humor. She is truly excellent at funny sarcastic dialogue.
It is hard to pick a favorite, but I'd have to say her Wizards of Air trilogy has a slight edge for me. What makes it special is the deep relationship between the heroes as well as the the heroine and the primary hero. Wells does characterization like no other. I subscribed to Black Gate Magazine just so I could see more of those characters.
This does sound really good and someone mentioned ebook? Great!
I've never heard of this author before. Thanks for the review, it sounds like something I would like.
Victoria Janssen
DEFINITELY Laura's right; I think many romance readers would love Martha Wells' work. My favorites are THE ELEMENT OF FIRE and CITY OF BONES, but they all have their points–WHEEL OF THE INFINTE, for example, has an awesome protagonist who's older than the usual fantasy heroine, and a pretty cool romance, too.
Laura Florand
Yikes, I'm spotting typos as I read. Yet more proof that you should never proofread & hit send with a toddler tugging on you for attention.
Thanks for giving me the chance to review one of my favorite authors! It was hard to pick a favorite of hers, and I agree with all the other recommendations others have mentioned of her books. They are all so good.
Ann Aguirre
I snagged this one in Mobi format. I'll enjoy checking this out. Thanks for the intriguing review!
Elizabeth Naylor
For me, all of her books are keepers and usually end up being re-read several times a year. I am glad to see that her books are available as ebooks and will add those to my growing e-library, despite the DRM. I sent copies of her books to my fiance, now husband, and got him hooked as well.
Wheel of the Infinite is my favorite if I want a stand-alone, quick immersion into one of Wells' worlds. The Ile-Rien books(Element of Fire, Death of a Necromancer, and the fall of Ile-Rien trilogy) are great if you have more time to devote. I am excited about the possibility of a new book as mentioned on her blog and can hardly wait until it's out.
I love everything by this author. My library carries them, the eLibrary for New York City has the fall of Ile-Rien ebooks for check out, and they make great gifts (but there is no boxed set, you just have to order them).
peter m.
Element is further cemented in my pantheon of favorite modern, adult fantasy with every read, and from the sound of it my original copy is as well-read as Laura's.
As impressive as Martha's compelling characterizations are, they are possibly surpassed by her clever world-building. How many authors create a beautifully rendered Elizabethan environment for their first novel – complete with an accompanying well-defined (yet largely unseen) faerie realm – only to fast forward the entire world to turn-of-the-century technology in a sequel (Necromancer) with nary a backwards glance? And, furthermore, then advance again to radios, pre-WWII tall ships, and zeppelins in her subsequent trilogy?
If you love fully-realized fantastical worlds and characters you will love this novel.
I read the first few chapters, but then I reached a part that really put me off and dumped the whole thing. Why is it that authors just HAVE to make the homosexual relationship as harmful, manipulative and so on? Martha, you need to work on your homophobia.


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Back Porch Make-Over
So, this is a view of our back porch. We never sit out here, just pass through, so I decided to amp it up a bit. I had dreams of sitting out here sipping coffee in the morning or wine in the evening. Hmmmmm....what to do, what to do?????
A close-up of all that drabness. So! Where to begin? I found an old wrought iron couch on Craigslist for $20.00. It was black, so I used two cans of Krylon white gloss (easier to wipe down) spray paint to transform it. I am impatient, so of course I just drug it out on the grass to paint it. The surrounding grass and my feet were also a lovely white when I was done! The cushion was in decent shape, but had a hideous flower print. So, I covered it with an old, stained quilt and a crocheted coverlet. I used white sheers that were original to our house and hung them with hooks.
I found the old kneeling bench at Goodwill for $5.00 and invested in some new pillows. The birdcage is from Faded Velvet, and my husband wired a tiny chandelier (also from Faded Velvet) to hang inside it. I added two ferns because I think they make any room feel warm and homey. I will, of course, kill them eventually because I have no green thumbs.
I used my the existing bistro set that had been on the porch, but added coordinating cushions.
The shutter is also from Faded Velvet and I just propped it in the corner (it has withstood several strong windstorms as it is, though it does bang against the house a bit). The chandelier from Faded Velvet wasn't wired, so I just painted it white and added some crystals and hung it for some added sparkle. The tall iron fern stand and window from Faded Velvet just add another layer of charm. Ferns are an inexpensive décor touch that add an organic feel to all the hard edges of the wrought iron and concrete.
A close-up shot of the birdcage chandelier. God bless my hubby, who wired it for me. I have learned how to wire and re-wire lamps and chandeliers, but it goes faster and there is less fussing (see *swearing) when he does it.
Here is an evening photo. The lights are just the C-9 Christmas bulb strings, but I think they look magical at night! You could use the tiny Christmas lights too, whichever is your preference, or whatever you already have. Whenever the kids come over they call them the "party lights". And, yes, it is lovely at night to sit out there and sip a glass of wine.
Another night shot. If you look closely, you can see Clyde, our sweet old cat in the foreground. He thinks we put the couch outside for him. I forgot to mention that I used an older rug that I had for the floor of the porch. This really added warmth. People ask about keeping all that white clean. I have washed everything one time (since the first of June) and it is now August. If it storms I bring the pillows and quilt in if I think about it.
A full picture of the porch. It is not a large space, but we do entertain and have meals out there. When it is breezy, the sheers and lace blow gently in the wind and it is a lovely spot to escape to. In the Fall, I will change out some things for the season, but I hope to use the porch into October!
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love the blog Donna- and this porch- so cute! I want!
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Thank you! I hope you continue to enjoy each post to my blog. If and when you are so inspired to do your own porch make-over please share your pictures! DO IT!
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Nicely done!
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The attitude at the time among the majority of the OCTA board, along with many county residents, seemed to be, "let them try." That attitude apparently hasn't changed, but the reprieve on toll lanes was short-lived. Caltrans is back and as adamant as ever about getting toll lanes added to the I-405 between Seal Beach and Costa Mesa.
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In 2006, voters approved Measure M2, a half-cent general sales tax, to fund transportation improvements, including an additional general-purpose lane on the I-405 in both directions, north of the 73. Voters still are entitled to their lane, and the project should continue in a timely matter.
What has changed, however, is the future of the car pool lane. While Caltrans has yet to present a plan, or how it intends to fund its project, OCTA's previous proposal would have converted both the current car pool lane and a proposed new lane into so-called "high-occupancy toll" lanes. High-occupancy toll lanes are essentially just a free car pool lane that single drivers also could access for a fee.
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Now take a moment to uncurl from that foetal position, and join me in congratulating the winners and honourable mentions from the 2008 Chizine Short Story Contest - in which yours truly was a judge. From Brett Alexander Savory's blog:
Final results!
Here we go, folks. Thanks to everyone for entering the contest! The top three placers will be published at 7 cents per word in the October–December 2008 issue of ChiZine.
- 1st place: "The Blog at the End of the World" by Paul Tremblay
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Everybody hates waiting in line at DPS. It's boring and uncomfortable but what about the wait just to be able to wait at DPS? That's what a new report over at NBC Dallas Fort Worth Channel 5 has uncovered; that the average wait time for an appointment to take your road test is now just over 3 months. You could literally have missed your entire summer driving season waiting for your road test. Book now and you'll be driving next semester… maybe.
The Driving School industry is helping change those long waits however as various schools have signed up with the state to be licensed third party testing centers. Back in September 2014, Texas passed Senate Bill 1705 which allowed DPS to administer road tests via third party schools. Today, approved driving schools are providing road tests to your teens [and adults] right now instead of 11 weeks from next Tuesday! While taking the road test with a private driving school is usually a bit more expensive than the state's standard $25 charge, you'll be kicking yourself for delaying your teen from gaining greater experience behind the wheel sooner. This is done on your time, when you need it done, when your teen is ready.
Demand for private road tests is skyrocketing across Texas these days. This option is incredibly important not only for students about to take their test for the first time, but also for the kids that have failed their road tests. Imagine waiting 12 weeks to take your first attempt at a road test only to fail and have t wait another 3 months to do it again. 6 months of your life as a teenager without a license because you bumped the curb is a high price to pay. Admittedly, it's not practice-practice-practice eating up that time; it's the bureaucracy of state agencies. It's not fair to your teen and it's not fair to parents who have to continue to chauffeur around teens that are actually capable drivers. If you're an adult, your livelihood can depend on being able to get around. It can affect where you live and work, and virtually every facet of your daily life. It's a lot to be held to by lines at the DPS.
I'm a big believer in consistency when it comes to Texas Drivers Ed. I believe in the right programs, the right behind-the-wheel training, and the right instructors. The main thing I look for in Drivers Ed is if a school is capable of offering all those things for a quality education. Finding a school that can now offer road tests on top of everything else is incredibly important. It means your teen taking their road test in the same type of car they took their behind-the-wheel lessons in, from instructors who are held to the same uniform level of quality instruction. It means your teen will feel familiar instead of nervous. They'll be comfortable, ready to pass their road test, and ready to drive.
DriverSafetyCenter.com recommends DriversEd.com for its Texas Teen Drivers Ed course, behind the wheel lessons, and private road tests. Check them out:
See NBC DFW 5's original reporting on private road tests here.


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It is said that the growth of a country's economy is well reflected in its infrastructure and its is well evident in the case of India when we see the rising number of state and national highways, bridges, flyovers, residential and commercial complexes, shopping malls etc. The increasing projects of Real Estate and Construction in the country has given impetus to the demand of both skilled professionals like Architects and civil engineers as well as unskilled professionals like Masons, Electricians, Plumbers, Helpers etc.
We have professionally designed screening procedure for the selection of apt professionals for this field. Our well trained recruitment staffs choose them on the basis of their aptitude and skills for the various opening of in the field construction. Fresher can also avail the opportunity to accomplish their dream through our platform. We assure that the candidate selected through our channel would prove to be an asset to the recruiters.


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MedGuard is a 5 year renewable term life insurance product with an acceleration of the Death Benefit for a Specified Critical Illness Event or Specified Critical Illness Surgery. MedGuard allows an Insured to receive all or part of their Death Benefit due to a Specified Critical Illness or a Specified Critical Illness Surgery which First Occurs and is Definitively Diagnosed while the coverage is in force. Once 100% of the Death Benefit has been paid coverage under the MedGuard terminates.
Quality coverage for periods of critical illness. Although nobody likes to think about it, the possibility of being diagnosed with a critical illness is real. Every day thousands of Americans suffer a life threatening illness such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke.
You or a family member may one day be diagnosed with a critical illness; however, You have a greater chance of surviving that illness now more than ever. Advances in healthcare have increased survival rates tremendously; but recovery times may be extensive. The bills — both medical and non-medical — can be considerable. Are You and Your family prepared to shoulder that kind of expense?
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Blue Dior Oblique Striped Silk TieReference: 01C1047A0266_C588
The blue silk tie is defined by a striking combination of the white Dior Oblique motif and a set of tricolor stripes. Made from smooth silk, the tie is finished with a capitalized 'CD' logo on a small silver plaque.
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Children's Church: Truth Trackers
Sundays 10:00am
Kepler Campus – Room 100
Children of all ages are welcome at First Assembly. There is a class for every age group with appropriate teaching methods including puppets, drama, games, videos, music and fun. Our faithful Children's ministry team combines all this to share the incredible love of Jesus. Visit Website
Sundays 9:00am, 10:00am
Wednesdays 6:30pm
Kepler Campus Rooms N1-N5
Our nursery classes for ages 0-5 provide a safe, loving environment for kids to learn about God
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Wednesdays 6:30pm
Royal Rangers is a wonderful international indoor and outdoor program that reaches thousands of boys for Christ each year. Every boy is welcome to participate in the Royal Rangers program. Get ready and join the fun.Visit Website
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Wednesdays 6:30pm
Girls are welcome to participate in Mpact Girls Clubs. There is a class for every age group packed with fun and excitement in an environment where girls can develop their God-given abilities. VisitWebsite


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Hacking Chinese Resources
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27 resources found.
Pleco Software - Learn Chinese with dictionaries for iPhone, iPad and Android
Pleco is one of the most popular mobile dictionaries for Chinese learners. It basically removes the need for any kind of paper dictionary and allows easy look-up for words using English, hand-writi... Read more.
Olle Linge – about 6 years
Skritter (app to help you learn to write Chinese characters)
Skritter is a piece of software (for your phone or computer) that allows you to practise writing Chinese characters by hand and offers you feedback on your writing (using a touch screen or writing ... Read more.
Olle Linge – about 6 years
Anki - powerful, intelligent flashcards
Anki is by far the most versatile spaced repetition software out there. It's not the easiest one to install and understand exactly how to use, but once you are familiar with it, you can do anything... Read more.
Olle Linge – almost 6 years
Hanzi Grids | Create Grid Templates and Worksheets for Practising Chinese
Hanzi Grids lets you create custom Chinese character worksheets and grid paper templates that you can download and print out for handwriting practice. Read more.
imron – almost 6 years
Hanping Chinese - Powerful Offline OCR & Dictionary apps for Android
Hanping Chinese Dictionary Pro and Hanping Chinese Camera are the two highest rated Android apps on Google's Play Store. The dictionary (both free and paid editions available) gives you the ability... Read more.
hanpingchinese – almost 6 years
Wenlin Institute: Software for Learning Chinese
Wenlin software makes learning Chinese easier and more interesting, for begining students, life-long speakers, and scholars alike. It combines a comprehensive Chinese dictionary, a Unicode text edi... Read more.
mikelove – almost 6 years
Chinese character stroke order rules (Understanding Chinese Characters on YouTube)
This is a basic video demonstration of the stroke order rules for writing Chinese characters. It's short and if you find something lacking, your question may have already been answered in the comme... Read more.
Olle Linge – about 5 years
Hanping Cantonese Dictionary
Offline Cantonese dictionary app for Android. Supports both Traditional and Simplified characters as well as Jyutping and Yale pronunciation. Handwriting recognition, syllable-by-syllable native... Read more.
hanpingchinese – over 5 years
7 ways of learning to write Chinese characters (Hacking Chinese)
There are many ways of practising writing Chinese characters and they all have their pros and cons. In this article, I discuss seven different ways of practising and what advantages and disadvantag... Read more.
Olle Linge – over 5 years
Handwriting Chinese characters: The minimum requirements
This is a guide to handwriting Chinese characters. It's not about writing beautifully, but writing correctly, including things like stroke placement, length and direction. There are numerous exampl... Read more.
Olle Linge – almost 6 years
Ninchanese | Efficient and enjoyable Chinese learning
Ninchanese is a complete way to learn Chinese. Its online course allows you to learn and practice how to read, write, speak and understand Chinese in an enjoyable manner. It combines game mechanics... Read more.
Sarah – almost 4 years
Anki deck: 小城之春 (Spring in a Small Town) - Full Chinese movie
Anki is spaced repetition software. You can create cards and review them, Anki takes care of the rest. This is an Anki video deck containing each sentence from the movie 小城之春. Each card has one ... Read more.
Matthias – over 5 years
MandarinBanana: Remembering Chinese Characters by Drawing Like a Four-Year-Old
This website serves the purpose to create memorable mnemonics for simplified and traditional Chinese characters. Users can create mnemonics, and add images to the mnemonics using a paint-like front... Read more.
Matthias – over 5 years
Stroke Order Project - Wikimedia Commons
This project aims to create a complete set of high quality and free illustrations to clearly show the stroke orders of Han characters (hanzi, kanji, kana, hantu, and hanja). Read more.
Matthias – over 5 years
Pleco Chinese Dictionary for iOS
Chinese dictionary for iOS with handwriting, OCR, flashcards, audio, document reader (including support for reading words on web pages and in PDF / EPUB documents), stroke order, and more than 20 a... Read more.
mikelove – almost 6 years
Pleco Chinese Dictionary for Android (Google Play version)
Chinese dictionary for Android with handwriting, OCR, flashcards, audio, document reader, stroke order, and more than 20 available dictionary databases. Read more.
mikelove – almost 6 years
Hanping Chinese Dictionary Pro - Android app on Google Play
Pro version gives you: ★ Chinese handwriting recognition built in* ★ Mandarin audio - over 2,000 audio files of a real native Chinese speaker ★ Homescreen Widgets - flip through your favorite wo... Read more.
hanpingchinese – almost 6 years
TOFU Learn
TOFU Learn is an SRS flashcard application that works on the web and on mobile. They support most languages, but have specialised in Chinese. They are often quick to fix issues when their users rep... Read more.
Foxears – about 2 years
Mnemosyne Project (flashcard spaced repetition software)
Mnemosyne is a spaced repetition program available for most platforms. It doesn't offer specific Chinese support, but is general enough to work for almost everything and there are decks of flashcar... Read more.
Olle Linge – over 5 years
ChineseMe is the most integrated Mandarin course, designed for motivated learners who have decided to become fluent. It is an interactive textbook that adapts itself to your interests. The course i... Read more.
Tim – about 2 years
Another SRS App with word database with associated pictures ("Leitner" method) Read more.
stefanwienert – about 2 years
Inkstone : Learn Chinese on the go - no Internet connection required! Read more.
hanpingchinese – over 2 years
Shanka 闪卡 Flashcards Web App (Handwriting Chinese - BETA)
Shanka 闪卡 Flashcards Web App, is a free online tool that allows you to practice your handwriting. More Information can be found here: http://www.hskhsk.com/shanka.html Read more.
lazylink – almost 5 years
Iteration marks in Chinese (Wikipedia)
Have you ever wondered what a small 二 or weird symbols that look like 〻 or 々 mean in Chinese handwriting? These aren't characters you normally find in printed books, but they do exist in handwritin... Read more.
Olle Linge – almost 5 years
Skritter Blog: Skritter for Android Beta Release
Olle Linge2 – almost 6 years
Chinese Tutor - Flashcards, Dictionary, Speaking Practice
Online Chinese flashcards that adapt to your learning, Chinese speaking practice using voice recognition, and a simple, fast Chinese-English dictionary. Read more.
ChineseTutor – almost 6 years
Select and Speak (Text-to-Speech Chrome Extension)
Select and Speak uses iSpeech's human sounding text to speech (TTS) to let you select text from almost any website and make it talk. This is excellent both for productivity and for added listening ... Read more.
Olle Linge – about 6 years


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Panofsky Fellowship
Important Dates
Panofsky Fellowship Application
Deadline: November 15, 2019
LDRD Important Dates:
- Open House
February 27, 2020
- FY21 call for proposals
- Proposals due
April 21, 2020
The Panofsky Fellowship honors SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's founder and first Director, Wolfgang K. H. Panofsky. It is intended to recognize exceptional and promising young scientists who would most benefit from the unique opportunity to conduct their research at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. While the scientific direction of the candidates is expected to have some overlap with existing programs, an emphasis will also be placed on the potential for innovation and growth of new opportunities as their career develops. The intent is to foster the creativity and high achievement to which W.K.H. Panofsky devoted himself both as a researcher and as a visionary leader in enabling fundamental science research.
The Fellowship celebrates W.K.H. Panofsky's breadth of activities and is awarded without regard to a candidate's particular specialty within our programs. The candidate's research plan should encompass one or more areas within the general scope of the science program at SLAC:
- Accelerator science & advanced accelerator research (Bruce Dunham)
- Applied Energy research (Steve Eglash)
- Biosciences (Soichi Wakatsuki)
- Chemical science (Tony Heinz)
- Computer science (Alex Aiken)
- Elementary particle physics (JoAnne Hewett)
- High energy density matter (Siegfried Glenzer)
- Material and condensed matter science (Tom Devereaux)
- Particle astrophysics and cosmology (Risa Wechsler)
- X-ray science, including ultrafast science and advanced X-ray instrumentation, at LCLS (Mike Dunne) and SSRL (Paul McIntyre)
Applicants are encouraged to contact the indicated program leads to find out more details about the individual SLAC research activities and the context for developing their proposed research plan as a Panofsky Fellow.
Fellowship appointments are awarded by the SLAC Director following a lab-wide selection process. Candidates should be early in their career but have demonstrated experience at the postdoctoral level and be widely recognized as having potential for exceptional scholarship, breadth, innovation, and leadership. The appointment carries a five-year term at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, with salary and benefits commensurate with the experience of the candidate and generous research support including funding for a postdoctoral researcher. Since the Fellowship's inception in 1989, Panofsky Fellows have gone on to play important roles in their fields as members of the Faculty and Staff of prominent institutions and are eligible for continuing appointment at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.


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Please note that The Benefits for PWD has been amended. Kindly visit the following link:
Expanded Benefits for PWD in the Philippines
It was February this year when we dined at a Japanese restaurant in Calamba. I ordered a bowl of ramen and a 3-pieces gyoza for my own consumption that probably amounted to 400 pesos. After we finished our meals, Neng, my niece, summoned the wait staff for the bill, and immediately paid the amount printed on the tape receipt. The waitress returned with the change, I gave my PWD ID card and requested her to ask the cashier if they can adjust the bill. When the waitress came back, she said "Sir, mura na po ang presyo namin dito kaya wala na pong discount para sa inyo," trying her very charm but placed a 10 peso coin together with my ID card on my hand.I shut my mouth in shame.
But to be fair, in most cases, restaurants in Metro Manila automatically grant me discount accordingly upon showing my PWD ID card. Krispy Kreme in Solenad Nuvali Sta. Rosa takes out 20 percent discount even if I purchase a dozen of assorted donuts, while in some bakeshops, I only allowed to get a piece of bread or a slice of cake to avail discount.
This kept me wondering what really are the benefits entitled to a person like me. So trying to resolved my query I searched the web and found the following.
Listed below are the benefits entitled for all PWD in the Philippines:
(a) At least twenty percent (20%) discount from all establishments relative to the utilization of all services in hotels and similar lodging establishments; restaurants and recreation centers for the exclusive use or enjoyment of persons with disability;
(b) A minimum of twenty percent (20%) discount on admission fees charged by the theaters, cinema houses, concert halls, circuses, carnivals and other similar places of culture, leisure and amusement for the exclusive use or enjoyment of persons with disability;
(c) At least twenty percent (20%) discount for the purchase of medicines in all drugstores for the exclusive use or enjoyment of persons with disability;
(d) At least twenty percent (20%) discount on medical and dental services including diagnostic and laboratory fees such as, but not limited to x-rays, computerized tomography scans and blood tests, in all government facilities, subject to guidelines to be issued by the Department of Health (DOH), in coordination with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHILHEALTH);
(e) At least twenty percent (20%) discount on medical and dental services including diagnostic and laboratory fees, and professional fees of attending doctors in all private hospitals and medical facilities, in accordance with the rules and regulations to be issued by the DOH, in coordination with the PHILHEALTH;
(f) At least twenty percent (20%) discount on fare for domestic air and sea travel for the exclusive use or enjoyment of persons with disability;
(g) At least twenty percent (20%) discount in public railways, skyways and bus fare for the exclusive use and enjoyment of persons with disability;
(h) Educational assistance to persons with disability, for them to pursue primary, secondary, tertiary, post tertiary, as well as vocational or technical education, In both public and private schools, through the provision of scholarships, grants, financial aids, subsidies and other incentives to qualified persons with disability, including support for books, learning materials, and uniform allowance to the extent feasible: provided, that persons with disability shall meet minimum admission requirements;
(i) To the extent practicable and feasible, the continuance of the same benefits and privileges given by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System (SSS), and PAG-IBIG, as the case may be, as are enjoyed by those in actual service;
(j) To the extent possible, the government may grant special discounts in special programs for persons with disability on purchase of basic commodities, subject to guidelines to be issued for the purpose by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA); and
(k) Provision of express lanes for persons with disability in all commercial and government establishments; in the absence thereof, priority shall be given to them.
The above mentioned privileges are available only to persons with disability who are Filipino citizens upon submission of any of the following as proof of his/her entitlement thereto:
(I) An identification card issued by the city or municipal mayor the barangay captain of the place where the person with disability resides;
(II) The passport of the persons with disability concerned; or
(III) Transportation discount fare Identification Card (ID) issued by the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP).
The privileges may not be claimed if the persons with disability claims a higher discount as may be granted by the commercial establishment and/or under other existing laws or in combination with other discount program/s.
The above list was obtained from
April 30, 2007
To learn more about REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9442, please visit: LawPhil.Net


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Red Bottom Pigalle Heels are one of the most coveted fashion accessories for most women and helping fulfill this dream, asstars.com has brought some of the most fascinating collections as a part of their grand online sale. From designer red bottom daffodil heels to the peep toe ones, pointed toe patent heels to simple red bottom pumps, there are variations galore. In terms of color, texture and designs, asstars.com has never disappointed purchasers and the red bottom Pigalle 100 heels will also be no exception.
The best part of the shoes is that all of them have been assigned names of famous celebrities who have either sported the same kind of footwear or has a fetish for similar kinds. To make the grand online sale a hit among the masses, asstars.com has slashed the exorbitant rates of the Pigalle 100 heels. The move as company officials believe will facilitate purchases in greater numbers all over the world. The company that ranks at the top among leading online shopping portals deals in clothing, handbags, shoes and other apparel styles, to name a few. Besides procuring one's favorite stars' wear, the website features updated information on the latest news, trivia, common trends and even new arrivals that reaches directly to the inbox of company loyalists.
For any product found with defects or not being the one desired by the customer, asstars.com makes arrangements for refund and return policies almost instantaneously after receiving the request. Besides, item delivery time is timely as shipping takes barely 3 to 5 business days, which can extend a tad more depending on the locations or specified requirements. Few countries enjoy free shipping for a limited time period as well. Customers who are new to their website can login without difficulty and choose the Pigalle 120 heels of their choice if they have credit card facility or Paypal account. The payment systems are quite secure and hassle-free.
One of the officials recently said at the press meet, "We know the rush is obvious for the upcoming sale but we assure that no snag or any other related issue will pose a trouble to your shopping experience. The Pigalle 120 heels have attracted the attention of many and rightly so. Aside the style factor, we place considerable importance on high quality, comfort and competitive pricing."
The approaching sale period is likely to witness tremendous rush, especially after these prized shoes have created quite a stir in the market and will be available at reduced rates.
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For more information about the company's Pigalle 100 collection, visit http://www.asstars.com/cat_2179_Designer-Pigalle-Heels/
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Actor Jeff Bridges highlights progress made in Montana towards ending childhood hunger.
December 15, 2017
"The families that we're feeding are up against a variety of struggles. Housing, medical bills, low income," said Lightner, "If we can give them a healthy meal with fresh foods that are going to support seniors and kiddos who are trying to grow. That's one less problem that our customers have to face."
June 19, 2017
I am recruiting volunteers to lead activities with the kids throughout the Summer Meals Program, as well as our kick-off events. I made valuable connections with community members and local businesses that are willing to help out. I am also working on promotions, such as a PSA with Central Montana Radio... I am anxious to see how many kids we feed this year!
June 05, 2017
Our most exciting summer news is that we will be launching a brand new, custom-made food trailer this summer, with help from sponsorships from the Treacy Foundation, No Kid Hungry, and Helena Public Schools. The food trailer is allowing us to expand our reach by increasing the number of operating open sites from 7 to 11.
June 02, 2017
Between leading Cooking Matters at the Store tours, putting on a luncheon for the cooking staff to celebrate Lunch Lady Hero Day, and ramping up to the launch of the Troy Summer Meal Program, I have stayed very busy!
June 02, 2017
We already have 3 summer sites and we will be helping 4 additional programs support their summer meal services! Altogether, we will be serving in 7 different locations, which means more kids will have greater access to nutritious meals!! AND WHAT IS GREATER THAN THAT?!
June 02, 2017
"My wife and I are committed to ending childhood hunger in Montana," said Governor Bullock. "Through private partnerships, these grants have helped serve over 650,000 more breakfast meals during this school year than the year before. The progress we're seeing today is translating into a stronger, healthier, and more stable Montana for years to come."
May 18, 2017
Many children in Montana don't have a chance to eat a hot, nutritious dinner with their families at night. As we shared a moment of silence and some tears together, we realized that we are now a part of something bigger than ourselves.
May 16, 2017
We planned a meal using our traditional source of protein, the buffalo. The Blackfeet Tribe's Iinii Iniative donated about 200 lbs. of meat. Our entrée was buffalo chili Indian topped on fry bread loaded with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.
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All of which come from the controversial author's chapter on Rider Haggard in The Books in My Life, which was published 1951.
"The language and behavior of Jesus do not conform to sense until one has passed through sorrow and travail, until one has become desperate, lost, utterly forsaken and abandoned."
"Of what stupendous, unimaginable detours are our lives composed."
"It is our great fortune sometimes to misinterpret our destiny when it is revealed to us. We often accomplish our ends despite ourselves. We try to avoid the swamps and jungles, we seek frantically to escape the wilderness or the desert (one and the same), we attach ourselves to leaders, we worship the gods instead of the One and Only, we lose ourselves in the labyrinth, we fly to distant shores and speak with other tongues, adopt other customs, manners, conventions but ever and always are we driven towards our true end, concealed from us till the last moment."
As always, we can't post something from Henry Miller without referencing the trouble one of his books once got Jerry in:


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This homemade costume for pets entered our 2012 Halloween Costume Contest.
A word from Erica, the 'Lion Puppy' costume creator:
My 6 month old red lab is a lion this year. All he wants to do is chase the tail but what can you expect from a puppy. Every time I look at his face I see a lion especially because of his color. The outfit just made sense for him especially before he gets too big and won't be able to wear a costume.


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it was 1962 and the geeks at mit had a little spare time on their hands and unlimited access to the programmable super computer pdp-1 (a computer that rivals a low-end pda nowadays). so, they set about creating the first ever computer game: spacewar! the 2 kilobyte game, played on the 9 kilobyte computer's 30-line screen, features two rocket ships, a black hole, and plenty o' missiles. the object: blow up the other guy. the bbc has a nice tribute to the team of programmers that managed to produce the game without the help of microsoft, activision, or even id. if you're really interested you can glimpse some pics of the whole set-up at classic gaming. sadly, although graphics in modern computer games may have improved, the objective remains the same.
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|was there not…. (12:43pm est tue jul 31 2001)
…pong before spacewar? at least, in my neighborhood. – by urgeek
|pong (2:01pm est tue jul 31 2001)
pong dates back to about 1966, still a few years after spacewar.
of course, there is also willy higinbotham's "tennis programming" game, which wasn't entirely a video game, but nevertheless goes all the way back to 1958.
|turns 40? (7:28pm est tue jul 31 2001)
2001 – 1962 = 39…. – by porn loader
|typo! (5:13am est wed aug 01 2001)
'twas the summer of '61, not '62.
i'm sure there was a predecessor that ran on an oscilloscope, but the exact details escape me for the moment.
and "…although graphics in modern computer games may have improved, the objective remains the same"? unless i'm more hugely mistaken than god, the objectives in many games is hugely different (unless by objective you mean "winning"). take simcity, for example. i may have missed it, but there was no gravity well and no missiles, and you were in no way meant to blow anything up. ditto tetris, tropico, monkey island, myst, etc.
before you dismiss modern games, remember, some old games were 5h1t, and some new games are good! – by www.goats.com
|hell yeah (8:14am est wed aug 01 2001)
im with goat com dude onthis one new ganes arent basically the same thing for one back in the 60's there was notherng like on of interplays d&d based roleplaying games (other than d&d inself in the old paper form wich wa new at the time of the 60's) but nothing like it for a computer.
ther are many styles of games today – by f-u
|objective (1:56pm est wed aug 01 2001)
i don't agree with you, goats. sure, there are the exceptions you mentioned (tropico, tetris, myst, etc). but the majority of games still have the same old objective of killing/blowing up your opponent. unreal, rogue spear, half-life, starcraft, diablo, mechcommander, age of empires, myth, quake, sacrifice, total annihilation, civilization…… just to name a tiny, infinitessimal percentage of them.
– by rary
|pah! (6:19am est thu aug 02 2001)
ok, lots of games involve shooting/blowing up/otherwise destroying something, but in many of them it's a peripheral objective. just because you choose to focus your attention away from the more abstract puzzle/adventure genre (name one point-and-click adventure where the objective is to kill your opponent) doesn't mean there isn't a plethora of them out there.
– by www.goats.com
|!hap (10:24am est thu aug 02 2001)
and just because you choose to focus your attention on a small subset of computer games, doesn't mean the majority aren't still "kill 'em all" games.
i'm not ignoring the fact that those other games exist. they definitely do, and there's lots of them. and i'm a fan of most of them. but they represent a minority of modern games, which is too bad. there should be more.
not that i have a problem with the majority of games either — i like to play them as well. i'd just like to see some more creativity in the gaming world. so few game companies can (or are willing to) think up anything better than the same old shoot-em-up crap.
|ahh!! (2:10pm est thu aug 02 2001)
tooo many letters ahh!! nooo!! – by gary
|ahhh, pong…. (10:39am est fri aug 03 2001)
i remember my pong game from back around '74 or '75. coolest game i ever played, without a doubt.
i still can't forgive mom for throwing it out. :(
|yo yo yo! (7:03am est sun aug 05 2001)
what's up with this? wasn't there "tennis programming" before spacewar? oh yeah! look for qbiansims– i made it… i putin ian because that's my real name and i decided since it was odd, no one else had taken it! i have to work on the random number generator for phrases though… and i can't figure out how to play it, the gravity well is too strong. – by millenium bug
|spacewar (8:52am est tue jan 14 2003)
i just played the java spacewar linked on this page and it rocks i just smashed my x box and ps2 all i need is spacewar wow what a great game:) what i do want to say is that this game is better then defender and astorods and has 15 years on em. playing a game 2 players beats the hell out of shooting space rocks. p.s. shooting things is way funer then stacking blocks thats y so manny games are kill em alls – by watchmen


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Doel vakAfter attending this course you will be able:
- to analyze problems,
- to choose a right solution strategy or a combination of solution
strategies to solve problems,
- to create algorithms,
- to translate algorithms to a flowchart,
- to give an oral presentation of a project to peers,
- to reflect critically on your and others' work,
- to write a project report.
Inhoud vakThere are various strategies to solve everyday problems. Often a problem
can be solved in different ways and there is not always a "best way".
However, sometimes one way is more efficient than the other, or you find
one approach easier or more pleasant than the other.
During the lectures of this course, you will be acquainted with
solution strategies (such as modeling, formulation, guess and check) and
algorithms (such as search algorithms, sorting algorithms and graph
algorithms) to solve problems. You will learn to solve problems by
reasoning and by using knowledge from other disciplines. In the
practical sessions, you will resolve various problems using the
solution strategies and algorithms that have been discussed in the
lectures. Since there are many ways to solve a problem, you will also
start thinking about developing algorithms yourself. In this course, we
encourage your problem solving and algorithmic thinking, as well as your
creative and innovative skills. At the end of the course, you will work
together with some other students in a group on a project. You will
the project with a short presentation.
OnderwijsvormLectures, practical sessions, project, presentations, self study
ToetsvormThe final grade is based on the practicum assignments, project
assignment, and the exam.
The first exam is a digital exam consisting of multiple choice
questions. The resit is a paper exam consisting of open questions. The
final grade is based on the practicum assignments, project assignment,
and the exam. For all these three parts separately, the average grade
should be at least a 5.5 to pass the course.
Vereiste voorkennisNo specific knowledge is required to participate in this course.
Doelgroep1CS, 1IMM, 1LI
Overige informatieYou should register in Canvas for a practicum group if you want to
participate in the practical sessions
Afwijkende intekenprocedureFor this course, please enroll for the module, lecture, (interim)exam via VUnet. The faculty will enroll you for the other teaching methods. Students should (also) register in Canvas for a practicum group if they want to participate in the practical sessions.
Aanbevolen voorkennisAlthough no specific knowledge is required to participate in this course
a little mathematical understanding may be to your advantage.
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Shortly after waving goodbye to a colony of Magellanic penguins on Isla Magdalena, we arrived at our last stop: Punta Arenas. From there, a mere 5 and a half hours ride took us into one of the World's most impressive landscapes: the Torres del Paine National Park.
Torres del Paine National Park is takes it name from three impressive granite towers (torres) that, together with the horns (cuernos), rise more than 3,000 meters above the Patagonian steppe. It's beauty and uniqueness was officially recognized in 1975, when it was declared World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
What makes this place so special?
The Mountains
Those of you who know me, know that I love mountainous landscapes., which is a bit unusual from someone who's spent her teens in a bikini.
That Torres del Paine National Park is considered a paradise for hikers and climbers and overall mountaineers was no surprise – its many valleys and peaks form a fantastic playground for any adventurer seeking for unspoiled allure!
I took the above picture of one of the Cuernos del Paine while hiking in Valle Francés.
The Lakes
Although I had spent two years living next to a beautiful lake in Switzerland, I held my breath as I saw the shades of blue of the lakes in the park.
Shouldn't this color belong in the Caribbean?
I took this picture was taken from Puente Weber, overlooking Rio Paine and the Paine Massif.
The Flora
The best months to travel to Torres del Paine is between October and April – not only because of the milder temperatures and longer hours of sunlight, but to appreciate the diverse flora that colors the ground of the park.
I soon learned that looking down can be as rewarding as looking up!
The picture above is of a bed of lupins, one of the iconic wildflowers in the Andean region in Patagonia.
The Waterfalls
The Park has two waterfalls – Salto Grande (pictured above) and Cascada del Rio Paine, which exhibit very different attractions. Salto Grande caught my eye due to the tremendous power used to drain the water from Lake Nordenskjöld to Lake Pehoé. Cascada del Rio Paine, although less powerful, had a perfect setting – in front of the dramatic Torres.
Although one can get closer to Salto Grande by walking down a few steps, I am certain that the best view was from the top of the Mirador, from where I shot this photograph.
The Fauna
Torres del Paine is the perfect place for those, like me, enjoy getting closer to the regional wildlife. During my time in the park, I walked with guanacos and ñandús (darwin's rhea), spotted a family of cute grey foxes, flamingos, condors and this majestic eagle – just to name a few!
I spotted this eagle during our lunch break, close to Lago Azul.
The Glaciers
The region we now know as Patagonia is said to have been once covered under a thick volume of ice. Millions of years have passed and still we find hundreds of (smaller) moving bodies of ice. Glaciar Grey is probably the most famous of the park's glaciers, attracting a considerable number of tourists each year that want to experience ice trekking or get a closer look to the walls of ice from one of cruises. The large pieces that fall off the glacier slowly drift towards the stone beach, creating what is commonly known as a Cementerio de Tempanos (ice floes cementery).
In the picture: Lake Grey with a big ice floe and in the Grey Glacier in the background.


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Guest post from Paul Somerfield:
In commodity trading, it's important to take two kinds of technology into account. The first is technology that can affect the underlying price of the commodity and the second is disruptive digital technology that can change the way commodities are traded.
Technology can be a game changer for commodity prices
Take oil. A decade ago we were all being told that we'd reached peak oil, and that declining stocks would mean an astronomically high oil price in the future.
Yet, at the time of writing, Brent crude is trading at $61.33 a barrel, way below its peak price. So what happened? Technology happened, that's what. Advances in exploration and drilling technology meant that oil previously locked up in shale could be mined. An enormous amount of new inventory was able to exploited. So much for peak oil and a crude price nudging $200. Right now, the OPEC producers are trying to get the price so low that the US shale industry calls it a day because it's not worth the expense of fracking and horizontal drilling to extract the oil.
As a commodities trader, you have to be up to date with new technological developments in the segments you are trading and watch constantly for signs of change in the outlook for prices.
Commodity trading is largely a futures game and some of the largest players in the market are companies such as large agribusinesses that are hedging against possible bad weather or other factors that might affect crops. But this is a complex area, where oil companies are buying farmland as a hedge against the possible discovery of biofuels – energy and other companies are constantly looking ahead when managing their own commodity portfolios.
Gold mining may be affected by mobile phone recycling
Another example of technology affecting commodity prices is the ability to extract and recycle gold that has been used on circuit boards, particularly in mobile phones. Last year a new process was developed which uses a simple chemical to recover the gold used in mobiles. And with roughly 300 tons of gold going into electronics each year, this is a significant development with two main impacts. First the price of second hand mobiles is likely to rise and secondly there may be an impact on the gold price as less new gold is needed by industry.
New technology also disrupting the old commodity trading model
The financial crisis affected commodities trading because some of the major banks that were large players in the market, scaled back their activities. This led to less liquidity in some areas, although commodity houses and hedge funds have subsequently scaled up their commodity trading operations. However, despite big data, in the commodities market, it has been very difficult to collect enough aggregate data to manage risks – and that problem is greatly magnified for the individual trader. Although trading platforms have revolutionized commodities trades, there's a new game-changer heading the way of this market as far as risk management, pricing and contracts are concerned.
The future is block chain?
Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that is itself traded widely, uses an underlying technology known as blockchain. Instead of parties to a transaction keeping their own separate ledgers, all transactions are recorded in a shared, distributed ledger that is effectively maintained by everyone in the blockchain network. Transactions are timestamped and are secure.
Advanced commodity trading houses are now looking at combining blockchain technology with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the information transmission capability of the Internet of Things. Using sensors and meters, it will become possible to track a commodity such as oil from the drilling platform, to the pipeline, to the onshore terminal, to the refinery and finally to the petrol station, logging its value, ownership, relevant transactions and other data at every point in the journey.
This means that the commodity can be traded and priced at any point. Contracts and transactions relating to the commodity can be recorded using the same blockchain technology. Futurology? No, this is happening now, so traders need to be aware of how it will change commodity trading, and ready to take advantage of any opportunities that it may present.
Thanks to Paul Somerfield
Gary Christenson
The Deviant Investor


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Dear JIES families,
March was a busy month! PTA held a variety of activities in March to give JIES families the chance to get together.
We started off the month off with a Parents Night Out with dinner at a Mediterranean restaurant – AL DIWAN (http://aldiwan-tokyo.com/) It was a nice opportunity for the parents to get together to enjoy good food, drink and conversation.
What could be be better than bunnies, guinea pigs, ponies and boating? Seeing those things together with friends! On Saturday March 11th, PTA organized a family outing at Himonya Park to play. The kids had a great time visiting the petting zoo, riding ponies and just running around playing in the park. Several families also rented row boats to explore the small lake. It was difficult to get the kids to leave at the end of the day, and we look forward to the next PTA outing in May. We hope you can join us!
Lastly, we learned how to make two different types of fried rice at our Malaysian cooking class. At the end of the class we were able to eat our creations, and it was so delicious there were no leftovers to bring home to the rest of the family members. We all agreed these were dishes we would make again at home, and are looking forward to the next Malaysian cooking class. Hope to see you there!


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A woman's place is in the home—or so society thought until the dawn of World War II. In November of 1942, the young war bride Josephine (Jo) Troyer takes the same first step as tens of thousands of women across America—she begins working in a war industry. This life-changing step leads her down the path toward independence and self-reliance, redefining her role as a woman, and a true understanding of love.
Like most factories across America, those in the Midwestern town of Blooming Grove switch over to war production shortly after the nation's entry into World War II. The inexperienced Jo begins working at the least-skilled position in a factory that now manufactures amphibious landing craft. As a woman working in a factory, she must cope with disapproval from her in-laws, work garb she deems not suited for a woman, and expectations from men of easy sexual conquest. But Jo quickly proves her skill and aptitude for factory work, earns the respect of her coworkers, and is promoted.
It is through her work at the factory that Jo meets Rosalind Abe. Rosalind, who goes by Roz, is a tough city-girl raised in Chicago. She takes Jo under her wing and shows her how to tap her inner strength and to emerge from the shell Jo developed growing up in the Blooming Grove orphanage. Roz helps Jo to discover and enjoy life as an independent woman, and the two become best friends. But throughout her friendship with Roz, the irony is never lost on Jo that her best friend is Sansei—a third-generation Japanese-American—and her Marine Corps–husband is fighting the Japanese Empire in the South Pacific.
During a night out with Roz and her girlfriends, Jo meets Peter Messimer. Pete is the foundry crew chief at the factory. He is known about town as a fun-loving man and a skirt chaser, but Jo quickly discovers the real man is much different from the irascible legend. She draws Pete into her friendship with Roz. As their friendship strengthens, Pete shares with Jo how he dealt with the loss of his twin brother in World War I in an effort to help her cope with the fear of losing her husband to the war. After Roz is torn from her, Jo becomes even closer to Pete in the absence of her best friend. She soon discovers the difference between a love of passion and the love of friendship. She also realizes love is not something that can be rationed between two men. Which love will she choose?


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I enjoyed Golemans previous bestseller Emotional Intelligence (reviewed in Metapsychology, June 1999) for its revelation of the intricacies and mysteries of the human brain and its relation to emotion. Working with Emotional Intelligence expands further out from that self-centered area into the working world around us. Those not interested in management theory should eschew this tome for earthier fare. I would venture to say that this is a "must read" for Human Resources persons. In fact, all deeply involved in todays frantic business climate could learn much from Goleman.
The author has drawn on extensive research done in the highest reaches of worldwide corporations, governments, and business schools. Researchers found emotional intelligence is by far the most desired and looked for trait when hiring top executives and managers. What Goleman has done is try to codify what qualities and characteristics define emotional intelligence in the workplace. Too many corporations have sunk money into training programs that actually negatively affect managers. Rather than a quick fix, "you will find here sound guidelines for the real work of becoming more emotionally competent. These guidelines represent a level-headed survey of new thinking, research findings, and model practices from organizations around the world," (p. 14).
The book takes on almost a spiritual quality when comparing the emotional competencies of successful managers with that of the unsuccessful. Successful managers are calm, confident, conscientious, high integrity, empathic, and sensitive, while the derailed executive is described as denying, covering up, passing the buck, overly ambitious, abrasive, and intimidating. This from interviews with sixty-two top executives of Fortune 500 corporations done by Leslie and Van Velsor, in "A Look at Derailment Today: North American and Europe," (Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC, 1996), quoted by Goleman.
EQ matters more than IQ, overwhelmingly so, according to both Goleman and other researchers. Emotional competence at the highest levels of management is the most important factor in deciding whom they will hire. Actually, at any level of employment, the "soft" skills are foremost. Now I know why Im not rich.
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This term we are learning all about The Great Outdoors...
Our essential question is -
"What's so great about the Great outdoors?"
Home class and English and maths sets tap the Summer term flower to see most current class updates 😀
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REMINDER Number 1
Make sure your full PE kit is in school. Our PE and Outdoor games day is Monday. For outdoor games you may wish to have a tracksuit top and tracksuit bottoms for when the weather is cooler.
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Class reading books
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Book changing will happen on Tuesday, but books and book bags are expected to be in school every day because your child may have to read their book to an adult in school.
It is expected that children will read their book at home for 15 minutes each evening as part of their homework. Please support your child in doing so and leave a short signed comment to say how home book reading has been. Thank you in advance for your support!
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What happened in the Autumn Term...?
Well, what an amazing time we had on Dahlicious Dress up Day!
What would it be like to live in a Roald Dahl World?
We will use some of Dahl's most famous texts to investigate and explore what his amazingly imagined world's were like, and what the ups and downs of living there may be!
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In Science this half term we are studying nutrition. We are starting by looking at the food pyramid and the balance between the food groups, and also what we need certain food groups for in our daily intake.
In Science we have been talking about our favourite meals. We have discussed what 'healthy' food might mean and agreed that too much of anything doesn't make our intake a balanced one! Children have lots of great ideas about what makes a healthy meal. We have talked about the following words...
Who can remember and explain to their parents what these words mean????
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EQ Interview Extras: The Decemberists
By Bud Scoppa
The February issue of EQ profiled The Decemberists' The King is Dead. Here, read interview outtakes with Tucker Martine and Colin Meloy.
Tucker Martine on embracing the bleed:
"We brought in some foam baffles that we moved around from track to track, and we built little forts to minimize the bleed, but we never eliminated it. We eventually found something where all the players seemed comfortable and I was getting really usable sounds. All in all, the bleed seemed pretty flattering."
Q&A Colin Meloy
EQ: What inspired this radical change of course?
MELOY: The genesis of the concept for this record was undeniably a reaction to what kind of record Hazards was. I was in a very different head space writing the songs for The King Is Dead, and that definitely added to the relaxed vibe. This was something we've been wanting to do for a long time. I'm really lucky to work with people who have humored me at every turn, and who've been remarkably game for everything I've thrown at them. While there's not a ton of crossover in our record collections, we all love 'genuine' music, whatever that means, and for all of us, doing this record was a breath of fresh air. I feel like the record was really an exercise in restraint, from the writing to the recording. Rather than looking for opportunities to make songs bigger and more cinematic, we were cutting verses where they didn't need to be there and making the songs economical."
What shape were the demos in when you presented them to Tucker and the band?
My demoing process has definitely gotten more developed as I've become more comfortable doing home recording. I switched over to using Logic about four years ago, and that changed my demoing process completely. It's so much more of a user-friendly interface. The drum sounds are pretty good, so if I've got an idea for a drum beat, I can put that in, or if I can lay down a bass track or a guitat track without interrupting the house. So a lot of them were pretty well formed with just me putting my ideas down. Demoing is very handy; before I would just record voice and guitar, and I'd have these ideas for what the bass or the drums would sound like, but then I'd be stuck trying to explain them in rehearsal. And now, with a little more time demoing, they're there—and I always tell everybody that they're kind of a blueprint and you can discard them if you need to, but a lot of times they stick around. Y'know, you see it in 360 this way—you get it out of your skull and see what it will sound like later.
It's surprising how seamlessly the late-'60s/early-'70s feel of most the album coheres with the '80s jangle rock of the rest of it.
I came back to listening to Neil Young and the Byrds and Dylan much later, because that was always my parents' music. It was ever-present growing up, but when I established my own musical identity, it was in opposition to what my parents were listening to – that junior high school rebellion thing. But little did I realize that the guys who were inspiring me were steeped in that stuff. So I got Dylan and Syd Barrett through Robyn Hitchcock, the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers through R.E.M., Fairport Convention through Bob Mould and Husker Du, because Richard Thompson was his guitar hero. So it's interesting to see the layers there.