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Monday, October 28, 2013
A spare and a carer
She was fortunate that her next child was a son, the much needed child. With her main responsibility fulfilled, she concentrated fully on her job as a clerk, letting her mother-in-law take care of both her children. She was satisfied with her life.
After 6 years, her mother-in-law took her aside and told her sternly to have another child. One boy was not enough. There must be a spare. And being the dutiful daughter-in-law that she was, she conceived again and was lucky to give birth to a baby boy. Now my family is complete, she thought and she turned her attention back to her job, now as the chief clerk in the same company that she has worked for since she left school.
Another 9 years went by and this time it was her own mother who asked her to have another child. It had to be a girl, to take care of her during her old age for daughters take better care of mothers than sons, she was told. Being an obedient daughter, she conceived again and her prayers were answered, a baby girl was born and she resumed working, still as a chief clerk.
The day finally came when she retired as chief clerk after working in the same company for 35 years. For a few years after that she enjoyed herself by travelling around the world a bit.
Then her body failed her and she took to her bed. Her first child has her own family and children so she was too busy to take care of her. Her second child gave her two grandsons to carry on the family name but only visits once a year.
Lucky for her that she listened to her elders because although her two younger children were married but they chose to remain child free so the youngest daughter cooked for her and visited her as much as she could and her younger "spare" son moved back to live with her to look after her full time.
Now who would have thought that having a spare and a designated-to-be-her-old-age-carer baby girl would work out so well. Neither did she. She just had them to keep the two old ladies from pestering her. But in the end, it really did work out well. She was really pleased.
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Hi Mun, having more kids can be "beneficial" in a way.. :)ReplyDelete
sometimes we can't count on our very own kids..ReplyDelete
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But what if the spare also want their own life?Delete
Asian concept of filial and taking care of parents is good but in some way I think western way of planning retirement is better.Delete
Once the kids moved out the parents live and be free to gonon with their lives. And when they are too old thry moved to a retirement home ehere they enjoy the compsny of their peer and nursing care. Then again its just a rosy scenario la. Not many can afford good retirement home
Ahem ahem....this story is good la. Can consider to submit this to short story writing competition. :)Delete
Thank you Small Kucing. I agree with you that Western retirement planning is much better.Delete
Like the story but i am too exhausted to have more kids, 2 girls and i am ready to throw my hats inReplyDelete
Nowadays expenses is so high, can't count on our own kids, it's best if one can be independant on their own...ReplyDelete
Wow.... I read this at 2am last night after Little Miss kicked up a storm (she's turning into a real night squirmer in her sleep, like the bro), and................... Very thought provoking and I really loved it. The writing of the story, I mean. Hope you will tell me privately at least where inspiration came from.ReplyDelete
As for my response to it, my first knee-jerk reaction was ".................. really?" When I read your comments I was more "Ah. Got it." And yes it at least affirms what I knew of you.
I feel I owe you my most honest response so here it is:
I hate the sense of entitlement. The only ones who should have it are the children who cannot choose to have parents (whereas parents can choose to have children). I have at least a few close friends who wanted so very badly to have children - simply because they wanted to have children, not because of the "spare" and the "old age carer" etc stuff - and it was not easy to have them. It was really, really hard for those who were barren. Some, very nice and loving people still are and have passed the point of being able to have children at all. The mother in this story seems to have conceived easily - and then those are her motives. So that would probably be one reason I was especially riled over the sense of entitlement - portrayed very well in your post, I must say. Very awesome writing!
Nice post!ReplyDelete
some just choose to be free and unmarried. But they live happily too. Of course you must always have a positive attitude and mindset in life then you automatically will be happy. :)
Thanks Rose. Yes a positive mindset isimportant.ReplyDelete
Enjoyed while reading your post.ReplyDelete
How much kids we have is not a problem, kids must realize the importance of parents at their older age and take care of them.
I have two boys, and I am happy. :DReplyDelete
Real story? nice...ReplyDelete
I like reading what you have written here, It is indeed true.ReplyDelete
I like reading what you have written here, It is indeed true.ReplyDelete
What a meaningful story. Makes me think a lot, cuz I only have one son. No luck...miscarried in August. :(ReplyDelete
Very interesting read. I guess it's always good to listen to mothers' advises! :) hm...come to think of it, I don't really have any "spares"! LOL....but the truth is, I can't really afford to have spares. :PReplyDelete
2 boys now and to have another 2, I'll end up in TR. Tanjung Rambutan....hahahahaReplyDelete
wow....i must have spares then!ReplyDelete

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The Kelpie's PearlsA Live Publishing Project by Edinburgh Napier University MSc Publishing students
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Coming from her beloved Wisconsin (US) she is the head of Marketing. She totally committed herself to bring the group accurate information from her research with teachers and potential partners to create a solid foundation for our project.
Emma (left)
She moved to Edinburgh in 2010 to start the MSc Publishing course after living for three years in Madrid teaching English. She worked on the promotional materials for the project, including crosswords, Press Release and several leaflets.
Editor-in-chief, she puts her managing skills in action guides her team throughout the busy project. No matter what happened, everything is always in order with Anna: style guides, spelling grids and timelines have never been kept so well.
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Our second American team member, always up for a laugh, gets her red pen out and merciless, but diligently edits copies for all departments.
The tallest member of the team hails from sunny Spain. He has a background in interactive media and logically made his mark with the Online Team. He has been working on additional content to bring value and fun to our website.
One of the Online Team's pillars, she brings her creative and artistic touch. From Hungary, she lived in Glasgow while studying fine art & photography before moving to our dear Scottish capital. Have a look at the little stop animation she put together at the start of the project.
Head of the Online team. Under her leadership and guidance the team developed an online presence. Bene previously worked in publishing in Europe and America; her previous work experience within the industry added professionalism to our project. Always cheerful and ready to help! She looks on the "bright side of life…"
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Dr. Duru graduated from the University of Nebraska Dental School in 2011. She also received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Dr. Duru is a member of the American Dental Association and the Colorado Dental Association and participates yearly in the Give Kids a Smile Day in February. Dr. Duru and her husband Frank welcomed their son Cameron in March of 2016 and are enjoying their time with him. In her free time, she likes to stay active and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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Are you intrigued by Gregorian Chant and curious to learn more about it? Are you drawn to chant, but a bit uncertain about how to sing it? Are you looking for a way to enliven your prayer life, personal or liturgical? The Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of St. Walburga invite you to deepen your understanding of and appreciation for this powerful art form.
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Spurred on by @rewindgaming's massively misguided (I'm kidding!) top 10, I feel the need to set my stall out and tell you all what I consider to be the finest Sega Mega Drive games ever crafted.
I'd be struggling to put them in some kind of numerical order, so alphabetical it is.
- Bare Knuckle II
- Devil Crash MD
- EA Hockey
- Elemental Master
- Gunstar Heroes
- Rainbow Islands Extra
- Sonic 2
- Strider
- Street Fighter II – Special Championship Edition
- Thunderforce III
Had to miss out some right stonkers too, like Golden Axe and The New Zealand Story!
What makes my list better than @rewindgaming's is that all these games mean so much to *me*, which is part of the fun when arguing about games! The name of each one conjures up a time and a place that I remember well, and the box art just leaps into my mind. I remember completing the games, or beating friends, hours and hours spent in front of my old 14″ Sony Trinitron memorising enemy ships and bullet patterns, until Thunderforce III could be completed without so much as a scratch on my shields… yeah, I'm a shmup fan. No apologies.
However misguided he was, he got Sonic 2 right, Soleil was fun, and I'd never heard of or played Light Crusader, despite being by one of my favourite gaming houses, the Japanese legend that is Treasure.
Fairly sure my mate Ian would come up with a completely different list from this, all based on his favourite memories too.
Oh, and I reserve the right to come back and change this list as I see fit, as I discover more gems via my collecting of Japanese Sega Mega Drive games!


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What It's Like When Your Loved One Suffers From Anxiety
Brittney is taking the week off so that leaves everything up to me for the week. I don't want to break tradition so this is my Mental Monday.
The last couple of weeks have been all about overcoming the worst of depression and anxiety from first person. This week I figure I'll do something out of the norm and write about my experience. I'm not too sure with how to start this off so I'll just come out and say it. Helping a person who is battling depression and anxiety is really, really tough. Moods change in an instant. My words are taken as a negative when they were meant to be a positive, but because of a change in my tone of voice Brittney's mind almost always goes to negative. As exhausting as it is, I know that Brittney is going through much worse than she may be telling me. So why do I do it… Call me an optimistic but I know that inside of that mind is the exact same wonderful woman that I fell in love with 2 years ago. All she needs is a little help to be reminded. I know that there may not be a complete 'fix' but all we can do is baby steps in a positive direction.
From the moment that Brittney walked up to me on 17thAve for our date at Ox and Angela I knew. I knew that this shining, happy, beautiful woman would be the one for me. I only found out after a few months (maybe a year) that she was battling a hangover that morning; she hid it very well! She would always have a smile on her face, even if it meant waking up at 6:30am on a Monday. She would always have plans with friends at one point or another during the week whether it be for a cup of coffee or a full meal. Britt just had this way about her that oozed confidence. And then the subtle changes started creeping in after her try at an Oil & Gas job.
Suddenly the smile isn't always there, or the upbeat attitude is replaced by one of deflation. The small things too, little reassurances that needed to be said from time to time eventually became every day instead of every so often. I should've put two and two together then and maybe we might not be here today discussing the baby steps needed on the road to recovery. Instead we might be doing a 'Music Monday' (I just picked the first 'M' word that came into my mind).
For me, I think the major light bulb moment came when my job at the time had sent me to the UK for business. Britt was lucky enough to be able to tag along for the first two weeks however I had to stay for 4 weeks. After Britt traveled back we would facetime every morning and night. The morning that stands out to me is when Britt had just woken up and she was so sad that I was 7 time zones away that she just couldn't stop crying over facetime. I, being my optimistic self, kept saying that it's less than two weeks until we will get to see each other. After our facetime conversation, Britt had sent me a text, upset that I didn't share the same emotions when it came to the distance, and then it hit me. The upbeat, insatiably happy Britt I had falling for has hit a rough patch, and I couldn't do anything to help her. I was 7 time zones away and I felt useless. I was faced with a decision to help or to flee, and not once did anything other than help cross my mind. This was somebody who I sat beside in a car for probably more than 80hours on multiple road trips, and still wanted to hear her sing along to Bieber. Heck, I'd even join in from time to time.
After the UK, Britt's workload worsened to the point where she would have to call a therapist because she wasn't sure if she could handle everything at once. Tasks that she routinely used to be able to complete was gradually becoming more of a challenge to get through without her thinking 'am I doing this right?', 'what if they don't like it', and especially 'what if I let them down.' These and other phrases would keep creeping into Britt's mind and all I could do was bare witness. I would try to oppose any of those thoughts but by this point Britt's anxiety & depression had put up a massive wall that anything I did wasn't going to break it down.
Britt bounced around from job to job for a little bit after that however she wasn't able to hold anything down because the bad thoughts were getting worse and worse. The therapy that Britt was going through wasn't helping at all. Instead of trying to deal with the anxiety or depression this therapist was just trying to get Britt to suppress those feelings. That never works. Eventually, all of the suppressed feelings culminated and hit Britt hard one day while working a retail job in the mall. I received a call from her manager saying that she had just had a conversation with Britt, and Britt had told her that she wanted to commit suicide. I had been laid off from my regular full time job prior to this so I was working retail as well at the time and my manager wouldn't let me leave, I just felt helpless. It was time to get professional help.
Britt fortunately checked herself into a fantastic program at the Rockyview Hospital here in Calgary that deals specifically with people who have depression & anxiety. It was a month long program and it was very structured. Unlike therapists that just listen to you talk, this was a much more engaging program to help the person try and deal more with the up's and down's of a anxiety attack.
There were some days that Britt just absolutely did not want to go. Those were the days where I would give a little, but helpful, reminder of why she was doing this. Also if she didn't go, then she wouldn't be able to get the Good Earth coffee as a treat for making it to the hospital that day (something she decided on as rewards are helpful for getting through this). Britt was improving with each day she went to the program, she had to miss some due to illness which set her back slightly because then she thought she was letting everybody down by not being able to make it in. After the month, I was so proud of Britt for being able to finish the program and take away valuable information on what it was she needed to do for herself in order to lessen the grip her anxiety had on her.
Britt's weeks after the program were tough. Since her days no longer had any structure to them (class, group work, one-to-one sessions) she didn't know what to do and would become overwhelmed with even the simple tasks. At this point all I could do was remind her to take baby steps. A task, such as getting out of the house, simple to do prior, would have to be broken down into baby steps. Step 1; get out of bed. Step 2; get dressed. Step 3; put on shoes. Step 4; open the door. Step 5; lock the door. If Britt was able to do this, then there would always be a "reward". Something to give her ratification that she had achieved her goal. Phil & Seb, or Analog coffee always helped.
Prior to all of this Britt had no issues with taking on multiple tasks at work, or writing a large document for school. Baby steps was never something Britt needed to even think about, but that's what happens when your dealing with anxiety. In order to build up your self confidence, set smaller goals, ones that are doable and then assign a small reward for when a goal is completed. It could be as simple as a cup of coffee, just as long as it makes the person feel good.
I feel as though I'm getting away from my story and just repeating everything that you may already know. Sorry about that, I tend to ramble on and re-explain everything. With the lack of structured days, and us spending more time in our home, it only naturally seemed like I would keep triggering Britt's anxiety. She would keep telling me not to take it personally but what else can you do? I'm the one who is causing it, so in a way I'm harming her, of course I'm going to take it personal and in doing so I overcompensate with trying to help that I would sometimes cause everything to be worse.
Those days were tough, but there was always a voice in my head saying that the Brittney I first met and the Brittney that I know her to be is still in there fighting and I couldn't just abandon her now. I know Britt might not be able to become the exact same person, and that's fine, I'm not expecting her to be. I love her unconditionally and I will continue to on where ever this journey of ours takes us. I want the best for her, like any partner does for their significant other, and I know it won't be an easy journey, but I also know that we will be able to conquer whatever we want to together.
Brittney is taking the week off to get back to the baby steps. She wants so much out of this blog and to collaborate with so many great people, she has forgotten to take time for herself and to give priority to herself first and foremost. Hopefully I can make her proud by taking over the blog for the week. Thanks for following along with my rambles, hopefully the next few posts this week won't be quite as all over the place as I feel this one was.


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Dine and Dash
After receiving a healthy serving of accolades over the past year, Chef Brian Hale, creator of Monarch, is embarking on a new culinary adventure outside the walls of his own kitchens. Along with Sanctuaria mixologists Matt Seiter and Joel Clark, Hale is throwing monthly pop-up-dinners—each with a different theme, venue and menu. The first one was held in March at Bocci Bar, where Hale is director of culinary operations. It sold out so quickly that Hale has begun keeping the venue a secret until just one week before the event. So, keep those eyes and ears peeled if you want to get in on the action.
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Autumn Excitement!
Autumn feels like it's well and truly here, and there's definitely something magical about the changing of the seasons. It's the most colourful time of year, with a rainbow of leaves falling from the trees, and pumpkin-spiced-everything, everywhere!
To add to the excitement, this Thursday, the 28th of September is the first 'Just A Card' Day. It's a day to celebrate all that is small business - and every maker/designer/seller and small business in any shape or form, are encouraged to share their story across social media. We can all band together as a community and support each other - encouraging people to 'think small' and make those vital sales with small businesses this Christmas.
In the spirit of the day - I'll be sharing my small business story over on my Instagram - keep an eye out for it! And don't forget - this Christmas, think about where your presents come from. Small businesses really rely on even those small sales to keep them going - behind every small business sale, there will be a smile!


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Negotiations Update 2011/08/01
August 1, 2011
United and AFA negotiators met in Chicago with National Mediation Board (NMB) mediator John Livingood on July 19-21. The discussions focused on reserve scheduling, Section 10 of our contract.
United and AFA negotiators have engaged in a constructive exchange of ideas during the last three months regarding a preference system for reserves. Agreement on a reserve preference system is ultimately dependent on the willingness of AFA negotiators to address Company interests as part of the overall bargaining.
The next round of mediated negotiations will be on August 23-25 in Chicago. The agenda will include a continuation of reserve scheduling, and scheduling issues more broadly.


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I also moved extra blankets out of this closet into the top of Tim's closet. I already had our sheets stored there so this made more sense. I put their bins of next season clothes in the closet. I also used the freed up space to store sports equipment like cleats, soccer shorts, baseball pants, socks and shin guards. At the end of summer I will get one more bin to store swimming gear.
On the side I hung a coat rack we had and bought new laundry bags for each boy. My goal this fall is to teach the oldest two to do their own laundry.


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NISO/BISG 11th Annual Forum:
The Changing Standards Landscape: Delivering the Integrated Information Experience
Friday, June 23, 2017
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ALA Annual Conference
McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago, Illinois
Location: McCormick Place West Room: W183b
The NISO-BISG Forum is free to registered attendees of the ALA Annual Meeting; however, we would like to get a sense of who will be in the audience. Please RSVP your intention to be with us on-site through this brief form.
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Event Description and Agenda
Metadata: How can the information community function effectively without it? High-quality metadata drives publishers' marketing efforts and enables libraries' support for discovery. Whether one is operating in the publisher's supply chain or in the library's tech services, distribution and ingestion of complete, accurate and explicit metadata is key to success. It fuels every patron's information activity and subsequent assessment of satisfaction and usage.
But, best practices for creating and delivering metadata across the varied spectrum of those who use it are not always followed. And it's not just about books. Metadata must be applied to the full range of content formats – research data, recordings, and more. In a variety of settings and systems, it sustains the information needs of an increasingly mobile population!
During the NISO-BISG Changing Standards Landscape Forum, attendees will hear from industry professionals working elbow-deep in identifiers, subject classification, rights and other metadata that drive an integrated user experience. What steps are content providers taking to ensure that:
• They provide high-quality metadata?
• Feeds are appropriately ingested when transferred between systems?
• Usage will be maximized and licensed rights observed?
Only through the development, adoption, and use of community standards can we be assured that the information flow to the user is all that it should be.
Make yourself part of that conversation. Attending the 11th Annual NISO-BISG Changing Standards Landscape Forum will bring you up to date about on-going efforts by librarians, publishers and system providers to deliver a fully integrated information experience.
12:00noon – 12:15p.m. Welcome
Todd Carpenter, Exec Dir, NISO, and Brian O'Leary, Exec Dir, BISG
12:15pm – 12:45pm Understanding Metadata: Looking Forward
Jenn Riley, Associate Dean, Digital Initiatives, McGill University Library, McGill University
The emergence of Linked Data technologies is sparking some fundamental rethinking of how metadata for information resources is created and shared. Indeed, even the very notions of what "good" metadata is are evolving. The opening session of the BISG-NISO Forum will examine how increased metadata sharing, the scaling up of data for discovery and research, and more automation are impacting metadata pipelines and workflows, and imagine the possible impact of these trends into the future.
Jenn Riley is Associate Dean, Digital Initiatives at McGill University Library in Montréal, where she leads library technology efforts including scholarly communication, digital scholarship, application development and management, resource discovery systems, digitization, and online user experience. Jenn is interested in how technology is expanding and changing scholarship, advancing preservation and discovery of digital content, and expanding access to research. Her perspective on these issues is grounded in a strong history of working with library metadata. She holds an MLS from Indiana University, an MA in Musicology from Indiana University, and a BM in Music Education from the University of Miami (FL). Prior to arriving at McGill in 2013, she held positions in digital libraries and metadata at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Indiana University.
12:45pm – 1:15pm Identifiers as Metadata
Laura Dawson, Metadata Analyst, HBO
In a digital environment, a unique object must be identifiable. This segment will provide an update on existing identifiers and focus on their role in ensuring successful integration into a variety of traditional and emerging information systems.
Laura Dawson is currently a Metadata Analyst at HBO, as well as the founder and principal of Numerical Gurus, a company that consults to numerous organizations in information, media, and publishing verticals - primarily focusing on solving problems related to metadata, identifiers, Linked Data, semantic web applications, and structured content. She also facilitates Metadata Boot Camp, an occasional webinar series tackling metadata issues related to publishing.
1:15pm – 2:00pm Metadata as Applied to Books, Newly Enriched Content and Emerging Formats
Confirmed Speakers: Rebecca Culbertson, Shared Cataloging Program, California Digital Library; Charles Watkinson, Associate University Librarian for Publishing / Director, University of Michigan Press, University of Michigan, Brian O'Leary, Executive Director, BISG.
As technology provides new means for the presentation and delivery of content, the information community must create and apply metadata that will adequately describe that material, whether it be an e-book, a functioning application or some innovative combination of elements. What collaborations are happening to improve the quality, adaptability, and use of such metadata ?
Metadata as Applied to Books, Newly Enriched Content and Emerging Formats
Rebecca Culbertson, Serials Cataloging Librarian, California Digital Library
Rebecca Culbertson is the Serials Cataloging Librarian for the California Digital Library, managing serial records for the ten University of California campuses. She has been active in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging first developing the PCC Provider Neutral guidelines and then as the chair of the PCC Standing Committee on Standards. Her current interests are being a member of the NISO PIE-J Working Group and the NISO E-Book Metadata Working Group. For fun she is a member of the HathiTrust Catalog Support Team.
Open and Enhanced Monographs: The Discovery Gap
Charles Watkinson, Associate University Librarian and Director, University of Michigan Press
Charles Watkinson is Associate University Librarian for Publishing at University of Michigan Library and Director of University of Michigan Press. Prior to moving to Michigan in 2014, Charles was Director of Purdue University Press and Head of Scholarly Publishing Services in Purdue Libraries for five years, and Director of Publications at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens for five years. He has been a board member of the Association of American University Presses and the Society for Scholarly Publishing, and was an initiator of the Library Publishing Coalition. Twitter Handle: @charleswatkinso
Metadata Challenges in the Publishing Supply Chain
Brian O'Leary, Executive Director, BISG
Brian O'Leary is executive director of the Book Industry Study Group, a U.S.-based trade association that works to create a more informed, effective and efficient book industry supply chain. He oversees the work BISG does to disseminate information, create and implement standards, conduct research and grow membership from companies working throughout the supply chain
Before being named to this role in 2016, O'Leary was founder and principal of Magellan Media Consulting, which worked with magazine, book and association publishers to improve how they create, manage and distribute content. In that role, O'Leary wrote extensively about issues affecting the publishing industry. With Hugh McGuire, he has edited Book: A Futurist's Manifesto, a collection of forward-looking essays on publishing (O'Reilly Media, 2012).
2:00pm – 2: 15pm Break
2:15pm – 3:00pm Ingesting Metadata By Existing & Emerging Systems
Confirmed Speakers: Tim Auger, Director, Resource-Sharing and E-Content, Innovative Interfaces, Inc.; Pat Payton, Sr. Manager, Provider Relations for ProQuest/Bowker; Diana Brooking, Catalog/Germanics Librarian, University of Washington Libraries
Once aggregated, metadata must be integrated appropriately into a wide variety of inventory systems, whether the inventory be of available editions, a collection of scholarly output or roster of human expertise. Producers, vendors and librarians discuss the current challenges and potential hurdles to be overcome when integrating metadata from a variety of sources into an even broader variety of systems.
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Tim Augur, Director, Resource-Sharing and E-Content, Innovative Interfaces, Inc.
Tim Auger oversees development of Innovative's eContent and Resource Sharing solutions. Tim has spent much of his career streamlining workflows and systems integrations to increase efficiency and reduce costs for libraries, particularly with respect to resource sharing. Most recently, he has applied that same orientation to address the challenges of eContent management.
Metadata and Discoverability: Key Data and Common Problems
Pat Payton, Senior Manager Provider Relations, Proquest
Patricia Payton, Senior Manager Provider Relations for ProQuest and Bowker is responsible communicating book and journal metadata requirements and best practices to publishers of all sizes. Patricia has experience in retail bookstores as well as international markets. She also holds a Master's degree in Library Information Science specializing in Digital Libraries as well as an MBA. She actively contributes to the Book Industry Study Group, the Association of American Publishers, and other industry committees. You can find her on twitter @Metadata24X7.
Ingesting Metadata: Some Informal Remarks From the Library Perspective
Diana Brooking, Cataloging/Germanic Languages Librarian, University of Washington
Diana Brooking has been a librarian at the University of Washington for 20 years. She is the Slavic and Scandinavian cataloger and the bibliographer for Germanics. Her involvement with ebooks began innocently enough. She began by filling in for someone who had been loading record sets for microform collections. Later the UW Libraries started to buy ebook packages. At first this didn't seem all that different. But like a science fiction movie monster, the task kept growing in size and complexity, slowly taking over Diana's working life... Today she will be presenting a practiioner's view from the ground level.
3:00pm – 3:30pm Metadata and Discovery
Confirmed Speakers: Tim Spalding, LibraryThing; Ranti Junus, Michigan State University
This segment will focus on the problem of discovery for service provider, librarian, and user. Once the metadata has been integrated into catalogs and discovery tools, what do users expect to see and/or understand about the particular item. Speakers will explore user expectations of whether the metadata adequately conveys information as to description, format, accessibility and increasingly, the parameters of permitted use?
Metadata: The Three Legged Dance
Tim Spalding, Founder and President, LibraryThing
Tim Spalding is the founder and president of LibraryThing. LibraryThing, a "social cataloging" site for book lovers, was founded back in 2005. The site combines library and publisher metadata, and the passion of book lovers (including many librarians), to create a living metadata playground.
Since 2005, LibraryThing has branched into services for libraries, including TinyCat (an OPAC for small libraries), LibraryThing for Libraries, and now Syndetics Unbound, a catalog enhancement service co-developed with ProQuest. He lives in Portland, Maine with his wife, author Lisa Carey, and their bookish son, Liam.
Metadata and Discovery: Pull Them All In and Hope for the Best?
Ranti Junus, Systems Librarian for Electronic Resources, Michigan State University
Ranti Junus works at Michigan State University as Systems Librarian for Electronic Resources. She provides support for technical and access issues related to electronic resources including electronic resource management, discovery tool, and openURL resolver. Her work on electronic resources also touches usability and accessibility, especially for persons with disabilities. She is also the library liaison for the Museum Studies program at MSU.
3:30 – 4:00pm Moderated Roundtable Discussion
As noted above, this event is free of charge to registered attendees of the ALA Annual Meeting in Chicago; however, we would like to get a sense of attendance. Please RSVP via this brief form .
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In episode ten, Chari bookends the first ten episodes and the first trek through the I CRY IN CORNERS journey. Get ready for an honest conversation about overcoming fear, totally owning swimming through a school of jellyfish, and yes…more crying. Sorry not sorry, it's for your good!
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6 Austin parties that snapped, crackled and popped
Starting with the Pop Austin preview party at a Zen-like West Lake Hills-area home, we had quite the crackling week around town.
Pop Austin Preview Party. Almost every piece of art sparked a familiar feeling. That's because almost every one came from the hand of a distinguished artist, mostly Americans from the late 20th century. If the prices were a little steep for someone on a reporter's salary, they fell within the range of an determined art lover starting a collection with a definite cash advantage. The preview party for the third iteration of Pop Austin attracted a knowing, mod crowd to a harmonious West Lake Hills home that — no surprise — was or still is for sale. We couldn't find out the name of the architect, but the house and grounds were clearly a labor of intense love for one or more designers. Pop Austin, teaming with the Texas Cultural Trust, has gone in a new direction this year, offering more edifying sessions for those curious about the art.
SafePlace Celebration. I don't know how they do it. The survivor speakers, I mean. As often is the case, one of them who gave testimony at the 2016 SafePlace Celebration was not identified by name. Her story of spousal abuse and at times incomplete redemption would rend the heart of any third party telling it, but it was especially effective coming from the steady voice of the victim herself. Also sharing his story — without as much detail but no less dignity — was multi-sport athlete and Longhorns hero Quan Cosby. And it never ceases to amaze me the folks behind the scenes of Austin's nonprofit scene, such as attorney Karen Bartoletti, who humbly accepted Guardian Award for her decades of commitment, from the founding of the Austin Rape Crisis Center in the 1970s to the SAFE Alliance of today. I was tickled to sit with the performers and stagehands from the the Mrs., who shared their powerful video, "Draw the Line," which benefits SAFE. I was particularly pleased because the utterly charming Larissa Ness sings and plays keyboards in the band. An oh, the guests really ate up the school cafeteria theme for this key benefit.
"Priscilla Queen of the Desert" Premiere Party. In the lobby of the Topfer Theatre, the most frequently heard phrase turned out to be: "ahead of its time." Tick off the subjects that the 1994 Australian movie, "Priscilla Queen of the Desert," pioneered: Gay parenting, post-operative transsexuality, advanced theories of drag. The chatter around Zach Theatre's premiere party was as much about the musical's socio-political history as it was about the gloriously outrageous costumes, insistent disco music and knives-in-the-back dialogue. I spent time with Miss Kitty Litter ATX and Peter D. Reid because they represented an international drag group that was among the centerpieces of the celebration before, during and after the show. The stage version, which took a long route from Australia to London to Broadway, then on the road and on to Austin's main local stage, never fails to light up audiences and such was the case this night.
Victor Emanuel Awards Luncheon for Travis Audubon. Wow. This little affair has taken flight. Once a rather sedate luncheon, the Victor Emanuel Conservation Awards ceremony, which benefits Travis Audubon, now assembles several hundred guests at the renovated Austin Country Club. All one has to do is cast a glance at the previous winners of the honor — Bob Ayres, Georgean and Paul Kyle, J. David Bamberger, Carter Smith, Andrew Samson and the eponymous Victor Emanuel — to figure out this is the local conservation Oscars. This year, introduced by multiple speakers, the laurels went to Valarie Bristol, former Travis County Commissioner and key architect of the vast Balcones Canyonlands Preserve as well as other globally lauded projects. And what other party would you hear this question right away: "What interesting birds have you seen lately"?
Franklin Barbecue, Bourbon and Brews for Project Transitions. Utmost simplicity. The new tall, clean-lined 800 Congress events venue, formerly Hickory Street Cafe. Franklin Barbecue served on one side. Craft brews and bourbon on the other side. Low and high tables inside and out. The Project Transitions afternoon benefit could not have been more unfussy or more pleasurable. We also nabbed a chance to talk with new and old friends, including the AIDS group's program director, Todd Logan, who explained the new challenges to the venerable group as the crisis moves well beyond the gay community — who still made up a good number of the guests this day — and onto campaigns to manage the disease. Turns out one of the biggest hurdles is just getting people to take their live-saving medications. Good that there are folks who care about this cause more than almost 40 years into its history.
Condé Nast Office Launch Party. This says something: When media company Condé Nast (Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, The New Yorker, etc.) opened its southern headquarters — a digital innovation center — they chose Austin. On Oct. 4, they inaugurated their offices on East Sixth Street. "Austin has become an epicenter of digital talent and creativity, and establishing our presence there will not only enable us to accelerate our growth, but it also will provide us with insight into cutting edge technology and keep us at the forefront of the industry," said Fred Santarpia, executive vice president and chief digital officer for the firm in a release. I could not make the event, but I'll be watching this development and its 50 or so workers closely.
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Vaccines are needed. The need for vaccines is global. Can we secure a healthier future with vaccines? Tell us below!
Dr Jon Andrus and Peg Willingham joined us at the World Vaccine Congress 2012 in Washington, to lead a panel discussion on securing a healthier future with Vaccines. Vaccine R&D and funding for global infectious diseases have increased. Peg Willingham Executive Director, Global Vaccines Campaign, United Nations Foundation looked to the future and discussed the challenges and opportunities facing global vaccine distribution. Dr Andrus, Deputy Director at PAHO spoke about extending vaccine distribution more effectively into developing countries.
Executive panel session – securing a Healthier Future with Vaccines: a decade of vaccines
· Encouraging international development organizations to increase their resources to support poorer countries, and vaccine manufacturers to offer lower prices to middle-income countries
· Supporting manufacturers from emerging economies to increase access to lower price vaccines
· Promoting and strengthening collective purchasing mechanisms, such as the PAHO Revolving Fund for Vaccine Procurement, in all WHO Regions
· Strengthening national immunization programs and encourage the countries of the world to take ownership of these programs, in a call to leave paternalism behind
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Running playlist 11.2.12
Old school, new school, bluegrass, hip-hop.
If it gets you going, it gets you going. Not much to it!
Live and Die – The Avett Brothers
Who – David Byrne & St. Vincent
I'm Shakin' – Jack White
Hieroglyphs – Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes
Fall Around – Smoke & Jackal
Madness – Muse
Comeback Kid – Sleigh Bells
San Francisco – The Mowgli's
Little Black Submarines – The Black Keys
These Days – Dr. Dog
Marathon Runner – Yellow Ostrich
Arizona – Kings of Leon
The Pretender – Foo Fighters
D.A.N.C.E. (MSTRKRFT remix) – Justice
Weapon of Choice – Fatboy Slim (Pleeeeeease watch this video. You're welcome).
Mercy – Kanye West
Hard to Love – Old Crow Medicine Show
I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons
We Come Running – Youngblood Hawke
Who are you running and listening to? My ears are always open!


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Last week was the official start of school for the four. It's crazy to see how quick these kids are growing, maturing, and honestly, one more year closer to leaving the nest. Watching your kids grow up another year seems to never get easy. But I know that with each year they move close to all that God has planned for them; careers, ministries, spouses, life.
My prayer for each of us as parents is that we take each school year as a self-check for ourselves, that we are or continuing to build a foundation in our kids that aims to please God in our parenting. That we are talking, praying, listening with our kids. That we are instilling Hope and Faith in them; continuing to show them about this Amazing God that we serve.
What does back-to-school remind you of?
What do you do with your kids that helps build a foundation?


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A New Life!
The gospel changed John's life! It came to him through people who loved him and didn't take on the job of correction.
A Tribute To My Dad_2010
John's dad's response to his homosexuality built a bridge instead of a dam.
What Would They Say?
I want to pose some questions for you to consider regarding the lives of homosexuals around you. These questions are designed to help you place yourself in the shoes of many experiences that men and women in the gay community might have with a church today.
Where is the repentance?
A question from a reader asks if Christians who are gay can just stay that way without repentance of their homosexuality. They also asked if my personal experience is that I am homosexual acting as a heterosexual, or if I am heterosexual who acted in homosexuality years ago.
God's Faith – In Us
Instead of encouraging Jim with God's love for him, and Christ's faith in him, his preacher reminded him regularly of how lost he is without his own effort to somehow clean himself up. Is this what God's message really is for people who are gay?
Fruit from the Vine- 2011!
At the end of 2011, a look back at some of the wonderful things that people who are gay received from the year's ministry.
Who Is Invited to the Table?
Are gay people welcome at the Communion Table? Some Christians think they can edit the guest list to the Lord's Supper. Who is the Host?
Two Men – Changed Hearts
A biblical view of repentance and the impact on two men.
My Own Changed Heart
Through John's own life experiences, God began to dig into his heart. His approach to his faith and to people changed dramatically.
A Letter of Apology
After leaving his position position as the director for an "ex-gay" ministry, John Smid realized there were things he had done that deserved an apology to some who may have been wounded.
My Heart for the Gay Community
Some have asked me what motivates me to minister with the Gay community. Read further to find out.
Can My Gay Friend Be A Christian?
Digging into a challenging question, John has written an encouraging response that will challenge and comfort.
"John, what is your take on 1 Corinthians 6:9-11?"
After much study and reflection, John has written an honest answer that brings this often misquoted passage into context.
"John, you have deviated from the truth"
John received a letter from a local pastor challenging his take on homosexuality and Christianity.
In response to your recent letter (Deviated from the truth)
I still don't understand what you are saying. What about my recent adultery?
A question from a friend about homosexuality as being compared to adultery and our faith.
"John, this is World AIDS Day."
In 1986, John was faced with a man dying of AIDS. His reflection of those days laid a foundation for his vocational passion.
"The Gay, Ex-Gay Divide"
After almost 25 years in ex-gay ministry and now a ministry with the gay community, John has now seen a division that is distracting from the gospel.
Response to "Gay-Ex-gay Divide"
A man across the ocean wrote his response to John's article on the Gay, Ex-gay Divide.
"Our church was in the paper this week concerning a lesbian coach that was banned from the community softball league. What do you have to say to us?"
A local church was faced with a dilemma. John wrote a personal response.


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A Guide to Custom Backyards
People create balconies as areas they can relax when they are away from their busy schedules. They elicit good memories. Backyards exist to make people more relaxed. Added skills recreate the appearance on balconies making them beautiful. Size of the backyard cannot restrict expansion and beautification desired by the homeowner. It is possible to expand a balcony and beautify it have the desired standards irrespective of the size. However stunning and fully useful a backyard is, it will be better than a massive backyard that contains a sweeping lawn and crazy paving.
Professionals develop designs and tactics that make people can apply to change their backyards. Experts find it necessary to consider light and weather. Usually, balconies do not receive sunshine throughout. People need to set the number of hours that sunlight will stream through the balcony. The decision is important before deciding to grow anything in it. This part begins with identifying parts of the balcony that do not receive sunshine completely. The landscapers advise that the next step is to identify plants that will make the balcony green when planted in sunshine. Comprehending and integrating the micro-climate is another essential feature to understand after knowing the extend of sunshine in the backyard.
Remember that choosing the right plants for the balcony and choosing the planter is another one. The property owner has to ensure that the planter has a growing room for chosen plants. Ensuring that they drain well is also critical. People should plant flowers and trees in porous pots as opposed to plastic ones according to experts. The recommendation emanates from the fact that they handle changing weather conditions and sustain plants even during winter. Select porous materials over plastic, as they are the best for draining.
Better backyards depend on flooring processes as well. The homeowner must have sweeping lawns. It is a big miss if one fails to have them for maintenance purposes. Usually, when upgrading your backyard into desired standards, people should replace sweeping lawns with a multiturf. It makes the environment greener. Recreating the entire balcony could involve laying an artificial turf overall space in the backyard. The other important aspect in balcony transformation is adequate or appropriate furniture. It is not necessary to fill the balcony with several sets of seats as though it is a living room. A wonderful little bistro set serves the best purposes. For balcony purposes, the owner only needs f old tables and chairs work well for coffee and newspaper perusals. They are enough for early morning routines such as reading newspapers and watching the scenery.
Utilization of the space gives the necessary direction to the type of beautification you want on the balcony. It is unnecessary to spend thousands of money on renovations and other beautification exercises. It costs less to complicate your backyard or make it simple to reflect what you want exactly. If you live in a rental apartment then, a balcony constitutes an intimate size. It starts by figuring out the exact environment of the balcony during planning. It is important to understand necessary items during planning increases the chances of beautifying the balcony. A backyard should be a form of a garden that remains wonderful and mysterious. Simultaneously, it should elicit excitement and mystery.


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Local Futures teams up with Sitematch
Tue 19th November 2013, 12:47 pm
Research and strategy consultancy Local Futures has teamed up with Sitematch to provide information about the places in which government's surplus sites are located.
This information is being provided in the form of scorecards that can be downloaded from individual site profiles, with the results also available to those attending the event on 22 November.
The scorecards provide a high-level summary of the economic, social and environmental conditions of the local authority area in which the site is located.
John Fisher, director at Local Futures said: "The nature of places and communities varies enormously across the country.
"Understanding the unique characteristics of the area within which a site is located can provide some useful insights into future possibilities."
For more information visit www.localfutures.com.
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Barb Food Mart thanks community
To the Editor:
This is a good time of year to take stock and offer thanks. Barb Food Mart would like to thank the many kind people who have responded to the growing food insecurity in our community by donating money, time and goods over the past year.
Barb Food Mart is a food pantry for families in DeKalb School District 428. It was founded five years ago by retired teachers who had seen children coming to school hungry. Today more than six in 10 DeKalb students qualify for free and reduced lunch. About 70 people visit the pantry each week and we estimate as many as 400 siblings, parents and grandparents benefit from that visit.
People donate to the pantry in many ways. An 8-year-old asked the kids she invited to her birthday party to bring items for the pantry or cash instead of gifts. A woman knitted and donated 50 warm hats. A family donated 50 Halloween costumes. Some groups organize food and paper drives. Many people donate money and volunteer their time.
A big thank-you to the following:
• The 170 teachers and staff of the DeKalb School District who donate a portion of each paycheck;
• The many individuals who gave money during Give DeKalb and throughout the year;
• The many volunteers who help stock the pantry and who work during the hours it is open;
• The school groups: Cortland PTO, DeKalb 428 Early Learning Development Center, DeKalb 428 PE Department, DHS Class of 1968, DHS Cross Country team, DHS Future Farmers of America, DHS Key Club, DHS 18-21 Transitions Team, St. Mary School Garden;
• The churches: Christ Community's EPIC Youth Group, First Congregational, Geneva Lutheran, Hillcrest Covenant, Immanuel Lutheran, St. George Greek Orthodox, Unitarian Universalist, Westminster Presbyterian;
• The organizations and businesses: Aaron's Furniture, CME Group Chicago, DeKalb American Legion Auxiliary 66, DeKalb County Community Foundation, DeKalb County Community Gardens, DeKalb Hurricanes Softball Team, DeKalb Leadership Academy, DeKalb Park District, DeKalb Township, Heartland Bank, Ideal Industries Foundation, Kishwaukee Kiwanis, Kishwaukee United Way, Maddie's Mittens, NIU dietician students, Northwestern Medicine, National Christian Foundation Chicago, Resource Bank, Suter Company, Tapa La Luna, U of I Extension, Yaeger's Farm Market, YMCA.
Barb Food Mart is located at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St. (door 28), and is open Thursdays year round from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Those who use the pantry must verify they have a child enrolled in a DeKalb school. For more information about volunteering and donating, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit the Facebook page and website.
Thank you to everyone who sees the need and gives generously.
Deborah Booth
Donations Director
Barb Food Mart


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Starting this week, investors will once again begin reacting to another round of earnings reports. Up until last week, expectations had been for healthy earnings grrowth with optimistic forecasts from management.
A robust three-week rally squeezed the shorts, emboldened the bulls, and shifted sentiment back to positive territory.
But Friday's non-farm payroll report changed everything…
Economists had been expecting a reading of 80,000 jobs added in June. Not only did the actual reading come in at a disappointing 18k level, but the May figures were also revised lower by more than 50%
Equity markets responded by performing another "about-face" (which seems to be the trend this year), and the newly bearish chart formations for the major indices now have traders once again pondering the importance of risk management.
As we enter the second quarter earnings season, the burden of proof should now rest on the bull camp. Will managers succeed in convincing investors and analysts that the coast is clear? Or will bullish expectations yield to disappointment and lower security prices?
There are no guarantees in this environment, but the risks once again appear to give the bears an edge.
Below are a few of the setups that we are tracking as we enter earnings season…
Base Metals and the Alcoa Release
After the close today, Alcoa Inc. (AA) will kill kick off earnings season with its Q2 release. Analysts are expecting the aluminum miner to report earnings of $0.34 (a 161% increase over the second quarter last year). Strong demand from emerging market infrastructure projects has helped to bolster earnings for the entire base metal complex.
More important than the actual earnings report will be the company's forward guidance. Investors will be listening for any hint of weakening end markets, while at the same time keeping an eye out for cost inflation. Higher commodity prices can be both a benefit and a detriment to these mining companies.
The good side of commodity inflation is that base metal miners end up with a higher end price for their production. But of course the cost inflation for fuel, equipment and labor can crimp margins. With inflation expectations experiencing plenty of volatility, it will be important for companies to hedge both the selling price for production as well as the variable costs.
Looking at spot prices for the base metals, the action is a bit dangerous. Last week, the complex broke above resistance and appeared set to challenge recent highs. Friday's bearish action now calls the breakout into question, and with the futures indicating more weakness today, the breakout could turn out to be a headfake.
If spot prices fall today, it could make the earnings call more difficult for AA management this afternoon.
Emerging Market Weakness
At first blush, the disappointing payroll report may appear to be a domestic issue. After all, 70% of US GDP is driven by consumer spending - and unemployed consumers are usually poor spenders…
But weak employment in the US and harsh austerity programs in Europe are a major drag on emerging markets as well. China in particular depends heavily exports for economic growth. With developed markets facing renewed economic challenges, those exports are being called into question and investors are rethinking the growth multiples placed on emerging market equities.
The iShares China 25 looks particularly vulnerable, both because of the fundamental risk to exports, as well as the evolving technical pattern. After breaking support from earlier this year, the ETF rallied directly into a confluence of moving average resistance.
For our part, the Mercenary Live Feed took a short position in FXI late last week as the rally stalled. With risk points above the recent highs, we're giving this new position some room to wiggle, but it appears the timing will prove correct as sentiment is clearly shifting for emerging markets.
If you want to see our actual trades in real time - along with our intra-day commentary on the market action, and the actual trade setups we are tracking, then sign up for a 14-day free trial to the Live Feed. This is our method for communicating each trade we enter for our own accounts, along with our most complete market analysis.
Social Media - Competition for Capital
Social media companies continued to grab headlines last week after Living Social filed the initial paperwork for an IPO transaction.
Josh Brown at The Reformed Broker broke down why this company's business model will likely prevail over Groupon - and then why Google will eventually overtake both enterprises. You can check out his take on Living Social and Groupon here.
We've already talked about the risks in some of the recent social media IPOs, and as the market begins to turn south once again, these companies are looking vulnerable.
LinkedIn (LNKD) has worked its way back to the $100 level which may turn out to be a key inflection point for traders. The chart looks relatively bullish, but the valuation implies that investors are looking for tremendous growth. We're sitting on our hands for now, but a breakdown could offer a tremendous short opportunity.
Pandora Media Inc. (P) looks a bit more interesting, within shooting distance of its $16 IPO level. Now that some of the hype has had time to wear off, investors will be thinking more carefully about the company's business prospects. At the same time, the lockup period will be expiring shortly and investors may want to take some profits before these shares are able to hit the market.
Fertilizer Stocks Offer Bullish Perspective
Agriculture commodities have experienced tremendous volatility over the last couple of weeks. Farmers had a record planting season which caused supply expectations to spike (leading to lower prices).
But an interesting article in Sunday's Links Roundup noted that China is aggressively buying US corn - which is likely to help support prices and soak up supply.
All of this makes for an interesting environment for fertilizer stocks. As farmers put more seed in the ground, and demand continues to keep pace with supply, the need for fertilizer only increases.
We've been watching the area closely and have two starter positions in play, with a third setup waiting for price confirmation. If the trend continues, we will likely add exposure to these initial trades, expecting to ride a significant trend higher.
With earnings season bringing plenty of additional data to the table, and the market experiencing yet another sentiment shift, this could be a very interesting week.
Stay tuned to the Mercenary Live Feed for our take along the way and make sure you're keeping a tight handle on risk.
Trade 'em well this week, MM
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I had such a grand experience meeting Glenn Hughes, that it prompted me to create this "mini" site as a thank you...Sometimes in life, people you never "know" or "meet" touch your existence-and they never find out about it...I'm hoping this "Thank You/Tribute" will be seen by other fans of Glenn's, and by all his fans to come! (And Glenn as well...)
How It All Started...
I was introduced to Glenn's music by an old boyfriend in 1993, his "Hughes/Thrall" CD was the first gift that Jim ever gave me, and I played that disc day-in and day-out! The music was a great inspiration for me, as I was still singing at the time (who wouldn't want to sing like this man?), certain tracks made the "hair stand up" on the back of my neck...that's when I knew I had found an amazing artist/composer to spend my time with...
Glenn's writing is so intense, and apparently by all the lyrics I've read through--he has the good grace to share his life's experiences with all of us. He gives you the opportunity to see where he's been-and where he is headed next...in my opinion, that's not an easy task to accomplish for any artist! But he does it with grace...ease...and class like I have never seen in a "live" situation ever before.
A Most Amazing Experience...
I have so many "favorites"...it's hard to tell you just which album I have worn out the most! While at Birch Hill in New Jersey the other night, I wrote down the name of my very-very favorite GH song: "Does It Mean That Much To You?" from "FEEL", on this napkin...I hadn't heard it yet--and was hoping that he might play it (fingers crossed)...So I'm holding this napkin up so he could see it, turns out he didn't have his specs on, so he tells me to go around to the side of the stage, so he could read it! He quickly explained that they hadn't prepared for it--and that he was very sorry...and at the end of the song he was in the middle of, he made a point of looking me square in the eye and he said: "Does It Mean That Much To Me? Yes It Does!" That was a moment that any "fan" would wish to have...when I had the chance to meet him after the show--he made a point of saying that no one had ever requested that song before, and that he appreciated my asking for it because it was one of his very favorite compositions...Everyone should have the good fortune to meet GH, and I will never forget that moment...Glenn--Thank You for all your candor and kindness!!
A New Favorite!
While at the show, I picked up this beautiful video, "Days Of Avalon"-from Return Of Crystal Karma...well done Glenn! Everyone who loves Glenn's music, needs to add this to their collection!! If this tune doesn't win a Grammy...to watch the preparation for this production was great, it's brilliant!!
A Personal Note:
...Hopefully my rambling hasn't put anyone to sleep...if you sing as I do, or if you play any instruments--I'm sure you understand the depth of feeling you find when you encounter any piece of music that touches your soul in some way...I haven't stopped singing since I saw Glenn's performance...I believe I fell in love with with "my music" all over again, and sadly enough it's been a long time since I felt that way about it...so I hope these musings will touch someone out there, I hope everyone finds their "music" no matter what prompts them to do so!
And to Mr. Glenn Hughes:
Your music will always have great meaning for me-as I'm sure it does for so many people! With each new project outdoing the last...hopefully you'll continue to create for a very long time to come!!


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Premier League: Five free Cambiasso replacements for Ranieri at Leicester City
With Esteban Cambiasso revealing that he will not sign a new deal with Leicester City, who are 10/3 with Coral for a top 10 Premier League finish next term, we come up with five possible free replacements for new boss Claudio Ranieri to pursue.
Joey Barton
Available on a free transfer, the former QPR player could be a good option for the Foxes. Although his disciplinary record leaves a lot to be desired, he would add the requisite steel that the Argentine contributed and can pitch in with the occasional goal.
Lassana Diarra
The former Chelsea, Arsenal, Portsmouth and Real Madrid midfielder would also cost nothing and has an abundance of experience. Having won the FA Cup twice, plus a La Liga title and a Copa del Rey, he would add a similar amount of quality to what Cambiasso did and at just 30 years of age, has plenty more to offer. West Ham United were reportedly interested in the Frenchman earlier in the year, so Ranieri would have to act fast.
Sulley Muntari
Another who could add the muscle to the Foxes engine room, he like Diarra also played for Portsmouth where they were both teammates and are the same age. Having also plied his trade for both AC and Inter Milan, where he won the treble, the Ghanaian would bring an abundance of both experience and quality.
Alberto Aquilani
While the Italian doesn't have the robust defensive ability of Cambiasso, the former Liverpool midfielder does have a creative edge and can play a range of passes. Leicester could be an attractive proposition for the 31-year-old, as he would link up with compatriot Ranieri and could have the opportunity to become the main man.
Yoann Gourcuff
Operating more in an advanced playmaker role, there is no doubt that the 29-year-old would be a sensational signing, especially on a free transfer. The Frenchman, if needed can slot into a deeper role, though he isn't an orthodox defensive midfielder, while he is also useful on either flank.


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Hello all! Its Chandni S here reporting an eventful day at Vidyanext HQ.
I am very excited to share my day with you. I started with preparation of my class but was interrupted as a parent was here to see me. Surprised, I left my classroom and found Ashwin's mother waiting for me. She had some doubts regarding the regular classes we had started. She was concerned about Ashwin's learning as it was his first ever tuition. I assured her that Ashwin is in best hands and not to worry about him. I told her that I would be in constant contact with her about Ashwin's progress.
As she left, I realized it is time for the class. I opened the door once again to find my students discussing a movie. It was a superhero movie that I am a big fan of as well. So, I placed deals for Varun and Ashwin that if they complete their task on time then they would get the superhero information they don't know about along with points for being 'on task'. It was an awesome deal and I had time boxed their work quite tightly. Can you imagine what they did? They started bargaining time with me. This made me laugh. And, yes, they bargained hard! These sixth graders managed to get five minutes added to their deal. Then they drove straight into their books.
Arvind was still stuck with 'Exponents'. I had to be little stern with him to buck up and made him finish his work. I must start giving him time-based challenges to increase his speed.
We ended our session with 'conference'. Today, we had questions like, 'Why do bowling balls have only three holes?' and 'Why does the water on earth not get attracted to other planets if all the planets have a gravitational pull?'. My students have become quite inquisitive and I am as proud of them as I can be.


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A great tale from the 60's. Sylvan Hart (Buckskin Bill) homesteaded Five Mile Bar on the Salmon river. My uncle Terry Ring met Buckskin Bill a few times during high school in Boise. Bill was good friends with his art teacher and would visit the class each year.
The author also mentions the famous Polly Bemis, the Chinese "poker bride" who lived 10 miles downstream and across from Shepp Ranch. I visited Shepp Ranch once when I was 16, haven't been back since. Charlie Shepp and Pete Klinkhammer owned the ranch for years while they mined for gold around the turn of the 20th century. Pete Klinkhammer's sister Mary McDonald was my great, great grandmother.


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Although you might pretend that it's not important, you definitely want people to notice how good you're looking. Fashionable clothing can help increase your self-esteem as well as your social life. When you invest into fashion you invest into your future. Find some easy tips to help you look better by reading this article.

This season is showing that white and black never go out of style. You can see many outfits using this combination on the runway. It is very simple to wear outfits that are these colors. There are nearly endless combinations you can wear with this combination.

Try a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner if you struggle with frizz. The cuticles of your hair will be protected from moisture by a layer created during the application. Do not use any products that have any volumizing properties in them.

If you have frizzy hair, avoid using a towel to vigorously dry it. This will damage it and make it look worse. Use the towel to wrap up the hair and push it slightly to absorb any moisture. When you are happy, brush and comb cheap jerseys your hair.

It is not important to be perfect when fashion is involved. For starters, there is no one who is perfect. Next, you will appear to be pushing too hard when you attempt to be perfect. Make your style your own and don't try to be perfect.

It's time to clean the closet out! While you may think having more clothes means you have more options, this is not the shirt printing truth. A closet overflowing in options actually cuts down your fashion possibilities. Any item which doesn't fit should get the heave ho. You want to keep anything that you might consider wearing at some point though.

Are you on a search for new jeans? There are dozens of cuts, sizes, and fits of jeans to choose from in each store you go to. It can be pretty intimidating. Pick styles that are more classic such as straight leg jeans or a boot cut. These are the most useful styles, and almost anyone can wear them.

Know how to dress your body's best and worst attributes. If you are petite, look for soft fabrics and fitted styles that help give your body length. Busty women should look for clothing that draws the eyes away from that area. Finding the appropriate style for your shape is one of the best things that you can do to improve your fashion sense.

If your fashion funds are not readily available, don't hesitate to clue your friends into this. Your BFF may just have some pieces she'd be happy to give you. By doing this, you can get some great fashion finds for free.

A new jacket may have some loose stitches around the shoulders and vents. Any loose threading needs to be removed. A sharp pair of scissors will do the best job. That's a simple style tip for you.

Whenever you look and feel great, your confidence level will skyrocket, and others will notice. You can improve your self-image and attract new friends when you use the fashion ideas in this article to update your style.


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Structured Visual Frameworking
A Different Way Of Solving Business Challenges & Opportunities
Our Story In Pictures.
We are a visual company.
Each chapter below takes you to an interactive album.
They look at the different dimensions of our work. Every image in all the albums can be enlarged to see them more clearly. Our work is comprehensive and tackles the wide variety of business issues visually, collaboratively and rationally.
It's an approach that avoids all the traditional self serving 'expert' mentalities that don't actually solve the problem.
Making Our Difference Make A Difference
This first album explains our philosophy, why we are more determined than ever to add value. It's based on what we know DOESN'T work. This album explains how we applied our own process to ourselves and explains the value we got and what that means.
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'You're Killing Me' — Said The Strategy To The Enterprise
We have a challenging and some may controversial position on how the world works these days. And we are prepared to challenge ourselves and our clients to genuinely shoot for value.
This short story sets out a few of the things we believe in
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Extreme Thinking & Working
An album that's cutting to the chase about what matters and why in business. It charts the reason why we are in business and when, as clients ourselves, we learned what does and what doesn't work.
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Extreme Stopping
Stopping is probably one of the toughest things to do when starting. getting to that new strategy is never simply heading off in a new direction. The vast majority of new strategies fail not because the new thinking is wrong but the system in place stops the new thinking from working.
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Collaborative Visual Thinking
Getting to this new place requires new tools and mentalities. Structured Visual Thinking™ is how we define what we mean by that. Proving that by working with teams using logical and visual tools and techniques we can compress cycles of work and rapidly increase value.
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The Power Of Visuals In Strategic Programs
Illustrating the visual techniques that engage and inspire teams to think more rigorously and visually. We use scale and high energy focused facilitation to create frameworks that are owned by those who have to deliver the results.
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Explaining the modules and the frameworks themselves. Our techniques allow us to design meaningful architectures. They are structures that hold the attention and the tension of critical conversations.
They're all built on a powerful philosophy and logic that ensures the right debate.
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A short visual story into the process — how we get there and the why and the what of Structured Visual Thinking™. It's a vusual journey through how we get there and what happens on the way.
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Collaborative Visual Working
Once we've created new value, opportunity, strategy or direction we aim to keep it all alive. This album works through what we do from a tools and systems perspective — taking strategy off the walls and on into the hands of those that own the delivery.
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If you didn't find what you needed here — this is the rest of the A-Z.
It's packed with the latest stuff
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I want to meet a guy named Art
"I want to meet a guy named Art. I'd take him to a museum, hang him on the wall, criticize him, and leave."
― Jarod Kintz, I Want
"Well, art is art, isn't it? Still, on the other hand, water is water! And east is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now, uh... now you tell me what you know."
― Groucho Marx