text:
Wikimedia UK seeks developer
Wikimedia UK, the British charity that promotes and supports the work of Wikipedia, its sister projects, and other open educational resources in the UK, is now looking for a Developer to join its growing staff team at its central London offices. This role will involve contributing to the development of MediaWiki (the software upon which Wikipedia runs. Ed.), developing and supporting fundraising and event organisation systems, and supporting the office and online software and hardware infrastructure.
Applications will only be accepted by email; for an application form, prospective applicants should contact jon.davies (at) wikimedia.org.uk
The deadline for applications is 5.00 pm on Wednesday 1st August and interviews for the post will be held on 9th August.


text:
Your shopping cart is empty!
Detailed Description - Ultra lo-rise, contoured pouch, full back
Fabric Description - Soft and sleek with 4 way stretch and a slight sheen.
Fabric Content - 85% Nylon 15% Spandex
Hand wash separately, cold water, line dry. Do not bleach.
This site contains products and images of an explicit sexual nature and is intended for adults 18 and up.
Please confirm you are at least 18 years old.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
This Wiki assumes that you know how to get into RedBoot, how to set up a TFTP server , and have either Cygwin or some Linux machine available.
The purpose of this Wiki is to test the SDRAM of the NSLU2. This is done as follows:
First, telnet into RedBoot. Once you're in RedBoot, type "version" as shown below.
RedBoot> version RedBoot(tm) bootstrap and debug environment [ROMRAM] Red Hat certified release, version 1.92 - built 15:16:07, Feb 3 2004 Platform: IXDP425 Development Platform (XScale) Copyright (C) 2000, 2001, 2002, Red Hat, Inc. RAM: 0x00000000-0x02000000, 0x000723a0-0x01ff3000 available FLASH: 0x50000000 - 0x50800000, 64 blocks of 0x00020000 bytes each.
From the available RAM space (shown above), 0x01ff3000 - 0x000723a0 = 0x01F80C60 in decimal, the result is: 33033312
in Linux or Cygwin, do this:
dd if=/dev/urandom of=RamTest.bin bs=32 count=1032291 (do a "ls -la RamTest.bin" if you want to verify size) cksum RamTest.bin (output for me showed: "163853644 33033312 RamTest.bin")
Copy the file to your TFTP server. Now in RedBoot, do this: (assume your TFTP server is 192.168.0.99)
RedBoot> load -r -v -b 0x000723a0 -h 192.168.0.99 RamTest.bin
output shows:
Raw file loaded 0x000723a0-0x01ff2fff, assumed entry at 0x000723a0
(below should do a checksum of the previously transferred file)
RedBoot> cksum
Computing cksum for area 0x000723a0-0x01ff3000
POSIX cksum = 163853644 33033312 (0x09c4354c 0x01f80c60)
Just to be sure, I did it again, manually, as follows:
RedBoot> cksum -b 0x000723a0 -l 0x01f80c60
POSIX cksum = 163853644 33033312 (0x09c4354c 0x01f80c60)
This is the same as the checksum produced above when we generated the file. So the slug's SDRAM memory must be good. :-)
Note that for some reason, I couldn't access (from within RedBoot) the entire 32MiB RAM. Perhaps some env vars or such are stored there and are in-use?
view · edit · print · history · Last edited by fcarolo.
Based on work by sdhip and Rob Lockhart.
Originally by Rob Lockhart.
Page last modified on May 19, 2007, at 02:39 PM


text:
Pour obtenir des instructions en français, cliquez sur l'onglet « Français » dans le coin supérieur droit de cette page.
Login to apply for exhibit space.
The printed Show Guide, published by IMB Magazine, will be in French only.
Confirmed exhibitors can login to update their eBooth details.
Please enter details for your eBooth (Online Listing) in English and French. See the two tabs on the EDIT BOOTH INFO page.
See what's new!
Founded in 1954, Webstone now operates as a brand of NIBCO and is recognized as an industry leader for innovative design of residential and commercial valves used in plumbing, hydronic, radiant, solar and geothermal applications. These designs focus on time and space saving concepts that simplify future maintenance and upkeep of all piping systems. Some of Webstone's trademarked and patented items include; Hydro-Core™, The Isolator®, Isolator EXP™, Pro-Connect™, and Pro-Pal® step saving valves.
Brands: Isolator; Isolator EXP, Hydro-Core, Pro-Pal, Pro-Connect Push, Pro-Connect PP-R Pro


text:
New details about Hernandez's suicide.
New details continue to emerge about the death of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who was found dead in his jail cell early yesterday morning from an apparent suicide.
According to reports, Hernandez barricaded the door to his cell before hanging himself from one of the bars on his window using a bed sheet.
When correction officers discovered him at approximately 3:00am yesterday morning he had "John 3:16" written on his forehead and red marker was on his hands and feet. "John 3:16" is a popular Biblical verse, the 16th verse of the third chapter of the Gospel According to John: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Additionally, there is speculation that Hernandez, who was serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, might have smoked synthetic marijuana on Tuesday night just hours before he killed himself.


text:
Papers by NMTRI
Fiscal Impacts of Oil & Gas Production in New Mexicoi
Explanation/Analsysis of House Bill 184 2012 Regular Session
Corporate Income Tax Discussion in the Wake of SB 9 Veto 2012 Regular Session
New Mexico Business Tax Competitiveness Study 2011
Issues that May Be on the 2007 Legislative Agenda
How Does the Tax Burden in New Mexico Compare? Short Paper Series - November 2006
What is "Hedging" in the Context of New Mexico Natural Gas? Short Paper Series - October 2006
The Wal-Mart Decision: Its Implications for All Corporate Income Taxpayers - May 2006
Jim Eads's Testimony on State Taxation of E-Commerce - May 2003
Food Tax Fact Sheet - February 2003
Personal Income Fact Sheet - February 2003
Papers by other authors (Note: NMTRI presents these links because they may be of use to our members and visitors. The views represented in these papers do not necessarily represent the views of NMTRI or its members.)
Location Matters: A Comparative Analysis of State Tax Costs on Business
This 2012 study allows comparisons of tax burdens in seven hypothetical firms representing different business types/sectors , across all fifty states. The study incudes generally applicable business taxes, as well as incentives, and looks at hypothetical established firms in each sector as well as new firms. Similar in approach to Berents and the NMTRI/EY New Mexico Business Tax Competitiveness study above.
The Regressivity of Individual State Taxes from 1980 to 2000: A Nationwide Comparison- Robert Landry - Social Science Research Network, 2006.
This paper reports a Regressivity Index for the Tax Systems in the 50 states. For 2000 New Mexico is placed 48th, implying that our state has one of the most progressive tax systems in the country. The method used is the "representative" taxpayer at two levels of income, $20,000 (low) and $150,000 (high). The author then establishes a relationship of the burdens of these two income levels to arrive at the Index. The data for New Mexico does not include the most recent Income Tax Rate Reform that will be phased-in in 2008. Calculations by NMTRI indicate that if these changes are included, and Landry's methodology is replicated, New Mexico would switch to position 27th. This implies that New Mexico's tax system will be comparatively proportional-- not progressive, nor regressive--when the Reform is fully phased-in.
Total State and Local Business Taxes - Ernst & Young LLP and COST - March 2006This report by Ernst & Young and COST is about the extent to which businesses contribute to the finance of state and local governments. According to the report, New Mexico businesses finance 53% of state and local governments. This contribution represents 6.3% of Gross State Product. For a short comment on this paper as it relates to New Mexico, click here.
General Explanations of the Administration's Fiscal Year 2007 Revenue Proposals
This document, also called the "Blue Book," is published by Department of Treasury and it contains an explanation and revenue loss estimates of tax policy proposals for 2007, at the federal level.
The Clinton Legacy for American's Poor--NBER Working Paper
Do the Rich Flee from High State Taxes? - NBER - July 2004
This article responds to the question: What role do taxes play in the decision of the rich elderly to relocate in a state? The authors used 230,000 observations to propose three Conditional Logit models that show to what extent the Estate and Inheritance, Sales, Income and Property Taxes influence the decision of the wealthy elderly to move in---or move out--of a state. In one of the models for example, an increase of 10% in sales taxes will reduce the presence of the wealthy elderly by 33%. For a more detailed review of the article click here.
National Retail Sales Tax - William Gale - October 2004
Review of State and Local Business Taxes - Public Affairs Reseach Council of Alabama - April, 2004
Historical Overview of the New Mexico Tax System - Fred O'Cheskey - May 2003.
Presentation to the Blue Ribbon Tax Reform Commission.Overview of State and Local Taxes in New Mexico - Tax and Revenue Department - 2003
State Business Tax Climate Index - Tax Foundation - 2003Total State and Local Business Taxes - Robert Cline et. al. - 2003
A version of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has been recently proposed (it did not pass) for the stateof New Mexico (2006). This NBER article evaluates the EITC at the federal level and describes how it was used by the Clinton administration as an anti-poverty policy tool and also as a means to apply his welfare-to-work policies. The EITC is bipartisan, it had already been implemented when Clinton first took office and it was continued during the George W. Bush administration.
The Colorado Revenue Limit: The Economic Effects of TABOR - Therese J. McGuire and Kim S. Rueban. Economic Policy Institute - March 2006
Tax Expenditure Budgets: A Report to the Legislative Finance Committee of the NM Legislature - Aug 2005
Property Taxes: How Does New Mexico Compare? - July 2005
Pyramiding Transaction Taxes in New Mexico - Sep 2005
Pyramiding Transaction Taxes in New Mexico: A Discusssion of Options. A Report to the Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Committee - Oct 2005
Twenty eight states—excluding New Mexico--have some form of Tax and Expenditure Limit (TEL), which places a cap on tax collections. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) which was passed as a constitutional amendment in 1992 in Colorado, limits the growth rate of revenues to population growth and inflation. This paper evaluates the economic effects of the TABOR and finds little empirical support for the notion that it had a positive effect on Colorado's economy.
Opportunities Within New Mexico's Tax System - Jim O'Neill - Dec 2002 - Presentation to the Revenue Stabilization and Taxation Committee


text:
Views: 6645, Replies: 150 » Jump to the end
Mar 24, 2012 7:04 AM CST
|Spring has come awfully early this year, normally I'm not snapping photos before cleanup in mid to late April. Nothing too exciting to post but I thought it would be nice to start a timeline of the progression of my gardens from now through autumn when everything is done for the year! Sadly, its supposed to get down to 35 Monday night.
Daffodils blooming
Weeping Cherry
Red Elder (my favorite shrub)
A couple long shots
Mar 24, 2012 8:21 AM CST
|Is that Elderberry? Red, meaning stems or foliage?
I love Elderberry and transplanted/divided what I found on the property near the brook. They are thriving. Birds love the seeds so I hardly ever get to harvest them.
I purchased one that had purple leaves (name?) but it died.
So was wondering if this is what you have. Hard to tell from the photo.
Mar 24, 2012 8:29 AM CST
|Thanks for posting pictures of your garden. Your garden is so interesting, and pretty.
Mar 24, 2012 8:42 AM CST
|I am curious about the red elder too? What makes it your favorite? I am not familiar with it.
Mar 24, 2012 8:48 AM CST
| Beautiful garden Sandy.
Mar 24, 2012 8:54 AM CST
|I love your fence. It makes a gorgeous background. Your plants are pretty too, it's just that I've always wanted a fence and your's is so pretty!
Blessings, Mona
Mar 24, 2012 9:13 AM CST
|Regarding the Elder, it's not elderberry, it's just Elder and I have several pictures in the plant database which shows it's different stages. I thought it was red elder but my pictures are posted under Golden Elder, I will have to search for the tag again and see which is correct.
I like it LOTS because of the different stages it goes through, it is always interesting and I adore the summer foilage!
Glad you like the photos...that fence is pretty old, we have to keep replacing sections of it but I just don't want to invest in new fencing since I don't plan on staying here for more than ten years (we 've been here for 30!)
Yes, I'd have to agree my gardens are "interesting", no rhyme or reason, just plant where I can since hubby would much rather have a yard full of grass and no plants
[Last edited by Seedsower - Mar 24, 2012 12:11 PM (+)]
| Quote | Post #231792 (7)
Mar 24, 2012 12:10 PM CST
|Single red fernleaf peony. Normally these bloom around Mothers Day, they should be no where near this size in March.
Here's what they look like when they bloom in May
Mar 24, 2012 1:56 PM CST
|That's very pretty. Is it considered a ground cover??
Lighthouse Gardens
Mar 24, 2012 2:25 PM CST
|I love the fence with the weeping cherry right there. It's beautiful.
Mar 24, 2012 2:28 PM CST
|Hi Cindy
I've never thought of it as a groundcover. They usually take a few years to settle in when planted and this one just exploded this spring with new growth. They get tall, about 24". The foilage sometimes disappears in summer and you think they died, but it's just a common occurence with this type of peony.
Here's a pic that interprets it better since its a side view
Mar 24, 2012 3:41 PM CST
|Oh, ok. Now it does look taller.
Lighthouse Gardens
Mar 24, 2012 4:07 PM CST
|Boy, I want a fern peony! That's the green with envy smile!
Mar 24, 2012 5:29 PM CST
|Lots of pretty things blooming in your garden. Daffs and Cherry Blooms are my favorites. I have cherry here but my cherry trees are the eat it cherry kinds.
Mar 24, 2012 5:49 PM CST
|Sandy, I really enjoyed seeing part of your garden. You have some really great structures. When I first saw your fern leaf peony, I had to get off and google it. It is stunning. The contrast of the foliage and bloom color is fantastic.
Ann (farmerbell); TN
Mar 24, 2012 7:15 PM CST
|I have quite a few peonies... but all are the "regular" type except for one tree peony. I see Fern leaf ones at Curt Hanson's and have loved them! Foliage is so pretty!!
Mar 24, 2012 7:26 PM CST
|I love ferns! I really love your fernleaf peony. WOW!!! Thats just plum beautiful and unusual and ok i'm out of adjectives!!!
I have trouble getting peonies to grow with out hot temps. I have a pink and a white and one that's supposed to be red but isn't. I learned 10 years ago not to buy peonies that are in boxes, a big big no no. It took the "red" one about 5 years to bloom and then it was white with just a fleck of red. It's only bloomed 2 times in nearly 10 year!!!
Peonies are one of my most favorite plants. I don't know why I don't buy some in the big pots and just enjoy them.
Your's is beauiful. Thanks for sharing. I knew that I liked your fence and it was because it looked old. I was afraid the word old might not appeal to all so I didn't use it. I love old fences. They are so regal and something that should be treasured.
Blessings, Mona
Mar 25, 2012 6:28 AM CST
|Sandy, thank you sharing your garden with us. It is beautiful! I especially like the fernleaf peony and wheeping cherry. I have wanted a weeping cherry for a long time but do not know where we would plant it. I MUST find a place! They are spectacular in the spring.
"Anything worth doing is worth overdoing"~~~David Bishop
Mar 28, 2012 8:37 AM CST
|The fern leaf peony is just spectacular!!! Wish I could grow them here, ditto on what Mona said.
Mar 28, 2012 9:47 PM CST
|Thanks for posting, your gardens are great! ~Jan
|« Garden.org Homepage
« Back to the top
« Forums List
« Daylilies forum


text:
by Rev. Matthew C. Harrison
Several years ago at the advice of a dear friend I took a hard look at what might seem for me a rather unlikely topic: joy in the Christian life. "So many pastors and Christians have so little joy today," my friend observed. "These are difficult times."
At first, I scoffed at the prospect. Isn't joy a topic reserved for the slick TV preachers? Isn't it the domain of the "prosperity preachers" who get virtually every chief part of the Small Catechism wrong? Isn't joy more the mere foam on the beer rather than the tasty draught itself? But against my dour and better judgment, I determined, with a decided grimace, to open a Bible.
Soon I was racing through the pages, text to text to text. My memory was bolstered by concordances and commentaries piled about my Christmas vacation easy chair. I was dumbfounded to find the topic of joy shot through the Bible. I found joy and rejoicing pervading the Psalms (4, 5, 16, 30, 51). I found joy in the Prophets (Isaiah 35) and in the Gospels (John 1516). I found joy on the lips of Jesus (Luke 10:20) and in the lives of the people He touched (Luke 2:10). I found joy on the lips of Mary (Luke 1:47) and Zechariah (Luke 2:67ff.), in the womb of Elizabeth (Luke 2:41ff.), on the lips of angels (Luke 2:10). I found joy at the manger. I found joy at the resurrection (Luke 24:41). I found joy over life (Ecclesiastes 9), joy in the midst of death (John 11:1415), joy in worship (Psalm 100). I found joy amidst persecution and suffering (Luke 6:23; Col. 1:24). I found Paul's letters packed with joy (Gal. 5:22). There is even joy in repentance (Ps. 51:8). I found joy in references to faith and hope and love. I found joy over the gifts of friends, work, family, food, children and marriage. I found joy over new believers! And more important than anything else, I found reference after reference to the Lord's joy over me, sinner that I am (Luke 15:2024). And guess what? I began to rejoice over it all!
If you, dear reader, are anything like me, you recoil at the tiniest whiff of compulsion, of a forced and coerced approach to joy. For Pete's sake, if I lack joyand we all do in one way or anothersomeone telling me to be more joyful is about as joy-inducing as a dental drill! Inspecting the Word of God on the topic, however, is quite a different matter. You see, the mighty and active word of God actually delivers what it talks about. Its Law actually damns (Jer. 23:29). Its forgiving Gospel actually forgives in the reading and hearing and preaching of it. "For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit" (Heb. 4:12). And the very Word of God can create and sustain a joy the likes of which we've barely conceived. That's why it's vital for this life that we let the Word of God have its way with us, that we "buy while the market is open."
In the Bible, joy is much like faith itself. It flickers and wavers. At times, it appears to be snuffed out altogether. And yet through every storm and trial, the very things that threaten it actually kindle it and bring it to a blaze. Joy may be a simple smile at the blessing of another sunrise, a profound happiness at a family reconciled or a belly sore from laughing over an evening with old friends. As joy is tested and grows, we even learn to "rejoice in our sufferings," because we know they produce great things in our lives.
The Lord has created us for joy and has provided His Word to give it to us no matter what we face. "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!" (Phil. 4:4).
"Let's go!" Mark 1:38
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web page: www.lcms.org/president
blog: www.wmltblog.org
> For more on Christian joy, see A Little Book on Joy: The Secret of Living a Good News Life in a Bad News World (St. Louis: CPH, 2011). Go to cph.org.


text: raalst 0 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi all, Very inspiring forum ! I build R/C submarines for a hobby. currently I am building a slightly larger model, with room for a camera. My video problem is, that I need the TX antenna up in the periscope (always above the water) and the TX itself in the sub's (hopefully ) dry compartment. I have a reasonable knowledge of electronics, but RF is not included in that. are there any succesful examples of how to take the antenna off a 2,4 Ghz TX and put a cable inbetween ? is it enough to solder a bit of coax inbetween ? probably not. could I leave out the shielding as the cable is in the water ? I *do* know that 2,4 Ghz will not penetrate the water at all. I'm still in planning phase. one decision I need to make is whether to take video and another setup for telemetry, or should I just go for a embedded linux with a wifi connection to shore. any opinions on that choice ? Please enlighten me, especially about the antenna question. Links are also very welcome, I'm not afraid to get into gory details every now and then.... Ps interested in my hobby ? see http://www.subcommittee.com, we're about a thousand strong worldwide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites


text:
Explore Further◄ Browse by Call Number ►
Subject Headings
Vroom! Vroom!
In my quest and thirst to expand my overall knowledge of "how things work" I determined to learn about cars. This book was a helpful introduction for me into the history and parts of the car. I enjoyed going through the journey the pages presented. I may just read it again.
If you want to learn about cars ,this is the book .
There are no ages for this title yet.
There are no summaries for this title yet.
There are no notices for this title yet.
There are no quotes for this title yet.


text:
The 34-year-old fabulous Nollywood figure, Yewande Adekoya-Abiodun was just voted in as the Best Supporting Actress in a Leading Role.
Posted by Naijaxtreme
In the just concluded Emperor Awards of 2017, the young and talented was awarded in the Nollywood Awards event having received the maximum votes from her fans.
Yewande Adekoya is earning this title after her recently produced epic movie "Iyawo Adedigba".
She took to her Instagram page this evening to appreciate her fans for the overwhelming supports and interest.
Emperor Awards held at GRA Ikeja, Lagos state.


text:
Many of our stylish houses are near well-known restaurants that are the basis of food lovers' dreams, and they are the real centrepiece of a weekend or gourmet stay.
Through our inclusive concierge service, we can personally advise you of all the top local restaurants that are nearby, many by personal recommendation, and we can subsequently put together a full itinerary for you, making all your dinner and lunch reservations on your behalf.
The best restaurants are very close
Our holiday homes throughout Cornwall, Devon and Somerset are all fortunate enough to be located near to a variety of renowned restaurants. Cornwall in particular has become one of the best foodie destinations outside of London, with the likes of Michelin Star chefs and famous culinary kings such as Nathan Outlaw at St Enodoc Hotel in Rock, Paul Ainsworth's Number 6 in Padstow, Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Jamie Oliver's Fifteen at Watergate Bay and Chris Eden at the the Michelin Star Driftwood Restaurant in Portscatho.
Eat out & Eat in …
Some of our gourmet stay customers make the most of enjoying the local cuisine by eating at a top local restaurant one night and then having one of our private dining chefs cater for a meal in-house on another night. For those eager to brush up on their own culinary skills, many of our houses double up as luxury cookery schools. We work with a small number of highly talented chefs and restaurant owners that will visit a Perfect Stays house and help you master your cuisine. This is becoming increasingly popular these days with all the focus on baking and cooking using fresh local ingredients.
If it's just gourmet food by night for you, our inclusive concierge team can help put together a whole array of activities for you to do during the day, within the area that you are staying.View All Gourmet Breaks Properties


text:
Add to Calendar
Compassionate Santa For Children With Sensory Needs
Guests will be able to visit with Santa in an environment designed to support the sensory, physical and developmental needs of kids with all abilities.
DECEMBER 7th & 20th
8:30M – 10AM | Center Court
Guests who visit "Compassionate Santa" will see no lines, no crowds and no music to make children visiting Santa all the more comfortable.
Let us know your coming on Facebook


text:
A free show by
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Thursday's parting shot
A free show by
Posted by Grieve at 11:22 PM
Labels: Tompkins Square Park
1 comment:
- Laura Goggin Photography said...
This band was brilliant! Some of the best music I've heard in a long while. I hope they return.
- June 22, 2018 at 1:19 PM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Category Archives: Tech
Getting a Seasoned Sales Team to Embrace New Technology
There is no exact science to being a good salesperson - you either have it or you don't. This sink-or-swim mentality has dominated the mindsets of sales personnel for the last half century and probably even longer. Each man and woman who gives sales a try and finds it a good fit will invariably devise their own tailored way of achieving the numbers needed to sustain a comfortable living. While the tenacity and true grit of the seasoned salesperson cannot be overstated, those who have been
What Apple Has Taught the World About Putting on Big Events
There was a time when conferences and other corporate events were barely tolerable. It seemed more like a punishment to get sent to one on behalf of your company. It was a necessary evil that someone had to do. If you were very unlucky, that someone would be you. Almost everything about the experience was bad. Here is a list of things that could still stand improvement: Venues that are hard to get to Limited and expensive parking Limited and expensive lodging Insufficient food options Poor
Pokemon Go is Sweeping The World!
Like a phoenix out of the digital ashes, Pokemon Go seemed to materialize out of thin air into the app store, and within mere days, had millions of users. No, this wasn't just some app meant for passing a few minutes while sitting on the throne, Pokemon Go has people, well, going! The app has been a true phenomena, and one that has created droves of zombie-like herds of people glued to their phones as they meander around "reality" attempting to scoop up Pokemons lurking in this dimension. You'll
Top 6 Smartphone Apps for Beachbums
If you love the beach, then you know that it's a whole other world when you are there. It's great to get away and enjoy some personal time in a place that oozes relaxation. Here are some apps to make every trip to the beach even better than the last. Pandora Image via itunes.apple.com Enjoy the ocean against the background of your favorite music. With this free app, you can create playlists based on favorite artists, music types, or songs. Pandora then suggests other songs based
Things to consider before buying laptops
© Raimond Spekking / CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons) For every aspect of life, technology has become an integral part. And while someone talks about the technology, one of the major things people use is a computational device. If the computational device is portable and can perform a broad range of complex tasks, then that device is a laptop. In the field of laptop manufacturing, the market is oligopolistic in nature. A few big manufacturers have distributed the majority of the market share


text:
Opinions sought on Belt Line park
Opinions sought on Belt Line park
City leaders are asking the community to say what they want in a future Belt Line park. Photos by Michele Ellson; click for slideshow.
Parks advocates scored a major coup in 2009 when a court ruled that Union Pacific had to sell the former Alameda Belt Line property back to the city at 1924 prices. Now city leaders are asking the public what kind of park they should build on a major portion of that property.
The city is hosting community design input meetings for a new Belt Line park from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 9 at the Albert H. DeWitt Officers Club and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 13 at City Hall (the second meeting will be televised on Comcast cable channel 15). They'll take the feedback from those meetings – and an online survey – to city leaders in the spring.
Recreation and Park Director Amy Wooldridge said discussions about what to do with the 22-acre former rail yard of the Belt Line property where the park would be built are at the conceptual stage. Timelines for building a park haven't yet been set – and funding to build it hasn't yet been identified.
Wooldridge said interest in the mile-long, 300-foot-wide property – which will be the second-biggest park in Alameda after it's completed, behind Shoreline Park, which rims Bay Farm Island – has been high. The city has already talked to groups that include Bike Alameda and Project Leaf, and more than 250 people have filled out the city's online survey seeking input on the proposed park.
"People are coming out of the woods," Wooldridge said this week as she led a reporter on a tour of the property, which runs from Sherman Street to Independence Way.
The city won the right to purchase the Belt Line property after a local parks activist, Jean Sweeney, discovered the 1924 agreement the city made to sell its railroad to the Alameda Belt Line – an agreement that included a buyback provision. Union Pacific had stopped operating a rail line on the property in 1998, and had planned to sell the land to a developer for $18 million.
The city closed escrow on the land in 2010 for $966,207 – its original $30,000 purchase price plus improvements and extensions. In addition to the former rail yard, the purchase also included the 66-foot-wide former Belt Line Spur along Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway; all told, the Belt Line property is about 40 acres.
Workshops held in 2011 as part of the development of a citywide parks assessment offered a range of possible uses for the former rail yard, from a community garden to soccer fields and basketball courts, a dog park, a fitness course, and a bike and walking trail. But the suggestions drew protest from some parks advocates, including the late Sweeney's husband, who said that both Sweeney and voters who signed off on a park use for the land had envisioned it as open space.
Wooldridge said the property is expected to include a Cross Alameda Trail for cyclists and pedestrians; that could be the first thing built in what she said would be a multi-phase project. A 2009 cost estimate put a $1.4 million price tag on a portion of the trail.
The Alameda Point Collaborative has gotten some federal money to study whether it can plant a community garden on a portion of the property that sits behind the Alameda Food Bank. The city must also reserve a portion of it for light rail or another future transportation need, and will need to work out access for neighbors through a swath that Union Pacific still owns.
The property is currently fenced, and marked with "No Trespassing" signs, though Wooldridge said some neighbors use the pampas grass, fennel and blackberry-dotted field to walk their dogs, while for others, it's a bird watching spot. A few remaining vestiges of the rail yard remain – including a concrete pad and some old wooden railroad ties; Wooldridge said there are some survey markers as well, though she hasn't spotted those yet.
An initial environmental study showed that there are some contaminants in the ground, including diesel fuel; soil sampling and cleanup are slated to follow.
Once the community determines what it would like built on the Belt Yard property, the city will need to find for money to pay for it. Wooldridge said the city may be able to win government grants for passive uses and bicycle and pedestrian trails; for fields, they might have to seek out private funding.
City leaders will also need to figure out how to pay to maintain whatever is built.
"We're starting a long journey," Wooldridge said.
The city's Belt Line survey is available online. The Albert H. DeWitt Officers Club is at 641 West Redline Drive on Alameda Point; City Hall is at 2263 Santa Clara Avenue.


text:
|No such thing as a small change
comment on
|( #3333=superdoc: print w/replies, xml )
|Need Help??
I am confused. Where is the "infinite lazy list"?
In the implementation I posted, a variable like
is, effectively, an infinite lazy list. One can repeatedly extract an arbitrarily long prefix from it, using take, or repeatedly find its n-th element with something like:
For example, the following:
prints out something like
the lowliest monk
In reply to Re^3: Challenge: Another Infinite Lazy List
by tlm


text:
The Greek crisis has a lot of travelers and Trovers asking: should I stay or should I go? The answer is a resounding: Go! Greece remains a leader in travel and expects no problems with supplies, transportation or venues. And while there are some challenges with the banks, you can and should bring enough Euros to cover your trip. Cash, along with your foreign credit cards, will help you enjoy Greek hospitality. So grab your passport and get going! Here are the top places in Greece to visit:
With white-washed houses and striking black beaches, Santorini is one of most ancient and beautiful islands in Greece. Make sure to visit, Oia, the oldest settlement on the island.
Photo by klustra81.
Known for beaches and nightlife, this island has been a glamorous destination for international travelers since the 1950's.
Photo by Majid Shaheen.
The Parthenon, The Acropolis, Athens
This icon of Athens sits on top of a hill and its ancient functions continue to remain a mystery.
Photo by Shelly&Scott@TheAmateurAdventurer
Ruins at Delphi
The Temple of Apollo and the Theater were important places of pilgrimage for the ancient Greeks.
Photo by Boon.
Samaria Gorge
Located on the island of Crete, the gorge is a 16km cut into the White Mountains which are located outside of the town of Chaina.
Photo by Allan Tipon.
The center of the ancient Minoan civilization, Crete is the largest of the Greek islands.
Photo by Annie Chang.
Once home to the Colossus of Rhodes that towered of above the entrance of their harbor, it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world.
Photo by Velabas.
A collection of isolated monasteries that are "suspended in the sky".
Photo by Sharrie Shaw.
A major Greek archeological site that began in the Neolithic era.
Photo by S'door is Open.
A charming island with a lovely port town, only feet and donkeys allowed.
Photo by Allan Tipon.
Digging for more ancient sites? Check out more ancient ruins and temples here. Meet all of our adventure loving Trovers at Trover.com.


text:
Comet Elenin's Distant Display
|Trajectory of comet Elenin. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
You may have heard the news: Comet Elenin is coming to the inner-solar system this fall.
Comet Elenin (also known by its astronomical name C/2010 X1), was first detected on Dec. 10, 2010, by Leonid Elenin, an observer in Lyubertsy, Russia, who made the discovery "remotely" using the ISON-NM observatory near Mayhill, New Mexico.
At the time of the discovery, the comet was about 647 million kilometers (401 million miles) from Earth. Over the past four-and-a-half months, the comet has – as comets do – closed the distance to Earth's vicinity as it makes its way closer to perihelion (its closest point to the Sun). As of May 4, Elenin's distance is about 274 million kilometers (170 million miles).
|The next mission scheduled to visit a comet up close is the European Rosetta mission. This artist's impression shows the Rosetta Lander anchored to the surface of comet Churyumov–Gerasimenko. Rosetta is scheduled to reach Churyumov–Gerasimenko in 2014. Credit: ESA 2001. Illustration by Medialab
"That is what happens with these long-period comets that come in from way outside our planetary system," said Don Yeomans of NASA's Near-Earth Object Program Office at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. "They make these long, majestic, speedy arcs through our solar system, and sometimes they put on a great show. But not Elenin. Right now that comet looks kind of wimpy."
How does a NASA scientist define cometary wimpiness?
"We're talking about how a comet looks as it safely flies past us," said Yeomans. "Some cometary visitors arriving from beyond the planetary region — like Hale-Bopp in 1997 — have really lit up the night sky where you can see them easily with the naked eye as they safely transit the inner-solar system. But Elenin is trending toward the other end of the spectrum. You'll probably need a good pair of binoculars, clear skies, and a dark, secluded location to see it even on its brightest night."
Comet Elenin should be at its brightest shortly before the time of its closest approach to Earth on Oct. 16 of this year. At its closest point, it will be 35 million kilometers (22 million miles) from us.
Can this icy interloper influence us from where it is, or where it will be in the future? What about this celestial object inspiring some shifting of the tides or even tectonic plates here on Earth? There have been some incorrect Internet speculations that external forces could cause comet Elenin to come closer.
|Comet Hale-Bopp. Image Credit: Philipp Salzgeber
"Comet Elenin will not encounter any dark bodies that could perturb its orbit, nor will it influence us in any way here on Earth," said Yeomans. "It will get no closer to Earth than 35 million kilometers [about 22 million miles]."
"Comet Elenin will not only be far away, it is also on the small side for comets," said Yeomans. "And comets are not the most densely-packed objects out there. They usually have the density of something akin to loosely packed icy dirt.
"So you've got a modest-sized icy dirtball that is getting no closer than 35 million kilometers," said Yeomans. "It will have an immeasurably miniscule influence on our planet. By comparison, my subcompact automobile exerts a greater influence on the ocean's tides than comet Elenin ever will."
Yeomans did have one final thought on comet Elenin.
"This comet may not put on a great show. Just as certainly, it will not cause any disruptions here on Earth. But there is a cause to marvel," said Yeomans. "This intrepid little traveler will offer astronomers a chance to study a relatively young comet that came here from well beyond our solar system's planetary region. After a short while, it will be headed back out again, and we will not see or hear from Elenin for thousands of years. That's pretty cool."
More information about asteroids and near-Earth objects: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/asteroidwatch


text:
You might have heard the words intensity and volume being discussed in the gym, but what do they actually mean — these names aren't explanatory after all!
Every good training plan is based around the concepts of intensity and volume (plus something called frequency which we'll get on to later). The two concepts are also linked – if training intensity goes up, training volume usually decreases and vice versa.
Luckily the difference between intensity and volume is very simple, so let's dive straight in!
Intensity is the amount of work you are doing every rep. Put simply, it's just the amount of weight you are lifting.
Intensity is often defined as a percentage of your one rep max (the maximum weight you can lift for one rep) for that exercise.
- High intensity could be lifting 85% of your 1RM (1 rep max)
- Low intensity could be lifting just 40% of your 1RM (1 rep max)
Volume is the total amount of weight lifted per exercise or muscle group – it takes into account the number of sets and reps.
It is simply calculated by the total number of reps multiplied by the average weight.
For Example: 5×5 (5 sets of 5 reps) of bench press at 80kg the volume would be:
Volume = 5 x 5 x 80 = 2000kg
Frequency is simply how often you train each body part or muscle group.
Frequency is linked to both intensity and volume to allow adequate time for growth and recovery in-between sessions:
- Frequency usually decreases when intensity or volume increases
- Frequency usually increases when intensity or volume decreases
High Intensity and High Volume Training Methods
It is not possible to train with both high intensity and high volume. Trying to do both is like taking the express train to snap city – it's not sustainable and you'll end up injured!
So you might be wondering how to choose between high intensity or high volume training.
You should choose your training method depending on your goals, whether that's primarily to increase strength or size. However, you can combine both into one training plan to help gain both muscle and strength.
High Intensity Training
High Intensity Training focuses on a relatively small amount of reps across a number of sets working around or above 80% of your 1 rep max i.e. pretty heavy!
The purpose of this type of training is to help increase your strength and does so by targeting your type 2 muscle fibres. These are your biggest and more powerful muscle fibres, which are activated when lifting heavy or performing exercises like sprinting.
This type or training also helps you activate more of your muscle mass by training your nervous system to activate all of your muscle faster. When your central nervous system has better control of your muscles, you can produce more force, meaning you can lift more weight.
If you're interested in this type of training, then check out our high intensity Texas Method Intermediate Strength Training workout.
High Volume Training
High Volume Training uses a drop in intensity to allow you to have higher volume in your session. This means lowering the weight to increase the reps.
Let's look at bench press as an example:
- High Intensity: 5 sets of 5 reps at 100kg = 2500 kg of volume
- High Volume: 5 sets of 10 reps at 75 kg = 3750kg of volume
There are several reasons you may want to increase the volume in your sessions.
An increase in volume will result with the muscle spending more time under tension, which puts the muscle under greater stress — this leads to more muscle growth.
This type of training is also associated with feeling a 'pump'. This tight feeling in your muscles is not just something Arnie talks about in Pumping Iron — it's the metabolic stress caused by training to extreme fatigue and/or failure. This can lead to release of certain muscle building hormones such as testosterone as well as helping build muscle by taxing the anaerobic system.
If you want to give this type of training a go, then check out our high volume arm workouts and our high volume leg workouts.
Both types of training can be very effective and is not simply a case of one or the other. You can use them in cycles, such as for 8 weeks each, where you build up strength then use that extra strength to lift bigger weights in your volume period.
You can also combine the two into one workout, starting with one high-intensity compound lift before moving on to more high volume isolation work. This is the principle behind our Power Bodybuilding training split, which helped us build both strength and size.
Ultimately both can be used in isolation or together, and both help make you bigger and stronger, but getting the balance between the two could just be the key to the body you always wanted.


text:
8:00pm PT by Alyse Whitney
'BrainDead' Bosses and Cast Break Down How the Bugs Work and Who's in Danger
[Warning: This story contains spoilers from the series premiere of CBS' BrainDead.]
That's one way to start off with a bang.
During BrainDead's series premiere, politically charged bugs crawled into the head of Republican Sen. Red Wheatus (Tony Shalhoub) and ate away half of his brain. But what exactly happened when all that goo came out of his head?
"He's the more extreme version of himself. He's unwilling to compromise. He'll drive the whole government off a cliff if that's what it takes," co-creator Michelle King tells The Hollywood Reporter.
Adds co-creator Robert King: "If that's the only way to get his 100 percent agenda through, he will drive the country off a cliff. What we're dealing with is someone who has half of his brain. The other half is this bug brain that is turning him extremist."
Shalhoub sees both positives and negatives of the invasion. "I don't like to look at it as an infection — I look at it as an enhancement because he regains so much of his youth and his strength and his resilience," he explains. "He becomes sharper, smarter, more politically savvy, and a master manipulator. The longer he has the brain change, the better he gets at playing the game."
In fact, the bugs are making him better in many ways. "The bugs would like to be in the healthiest host they can," Michelle adds. "As a result, after someone gets infected, they immediately lose interest in drinking, recreational sex, and drugs, and they get fit."
Now that both Wheatus and Scarlett (Paige Patterson) are infected, it won't be long before Capitol Hill starts being taken over by brain-dead politicians.
"With the proximity on Capitol Hill of all of the infected people, it makes it very likely for characters you know and you love to become infected," Danny Pino, who plays Democratic Senator Luke Healy, teases.
There is one way to stay safe, though. "The bugs thrive on cherry blossoms — they're basically their mode of transportation. If you get near them, there's more possibility that you will be infected," Robert reveals. "There's probably five percent infected after the first three or four episodes. You're not sure who's infected because also there are a lot of brainless senators to start with. Part of the joke is how do you find who's infected and how do you find who's not?"
Wheatus will also be "playing a game of cat and mouse" with Laurel's brother, Democratic Senator Luke Healy (Danny Pino), who is much more moderate in his beliefs.
"With the extremists, it's life and death. They don't want to see eye-to-eye or compromise — they want it their way or they're going to blow it up," Pino says. "Every episode, there is a new revelation. There's something new that happens with the bugs, related to the bugs, or behaviorally with the intermingling of the bugs and the humans, and then how that causes for people to behave and then for the system to either break down or for the extremists to take hold and get their voices heard because they're the loudest in the room."
In this life or death battle, one person who will be safe at first: Wheatus' Legislative Director, Gareth (Aaron Tveit). "Even though his boss has changed and this radical extremism has started, he still has a job to do and he'll do it," Tveit reveals. " That's kind of protecting him from the bugs right now. If Wheatus saw that Gareth was doing anything to inhibit or prevent his political agenda, he'd probably be marked — he'd probably get a bug in the ear."
Gareth finds something strange about Red's new driven behavior and extremist views, but can't quite figure it out. However, Laurel (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) is actively digging into the weird changes on the Hill, and that could put her in danger.
"There's a very, very interesting dynamic with Wheatus and Laurel, because she thinks that something is up with Red and Red knows it," Shalhoub says. "Red sees it and really wants to take her out of the game and make her leave, because he knows that she's going to be a disrupter."
"Laurel is challenged in just about every possible way throughout the season — politically, personally, and ways beyond her comprehension," Winstead says. "It's plotted out in a slow burn of trying to figure out what these bugs are, where they come from, and what they do to people. There's a lot of different conspiracy theories abound before the truth comes out."
But how in danger is Laurel, really, given that the Kings have imagined four seasons for the show?
"Laurel is in danger of dying and not being in season two, but we would never do that to Mary Elizabeth Winstead," Robert says. "Some people die from it. Some people who resist, their brain explodes. Usually either your brain is weak enough that you accept it and you're taken over, or if you resist too much — boom!"
BrainDead airs Mondays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.
Alyse firstname.lastname@example.com alysewhitney


text:
We are expecting good news from the Centre, says BS Yediyurappa on grants for flood relief
Bengaluru, Sept 7: Emphasising that the Centre was well aware of the damage caused by floods in the states, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday said some good news was in the offing from the Centre.
The CM's remark comes amid an outcry for central aid for effective relief work in the flood-hit areas of the state. The demand for central grants grew louder as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the city to witness the planned soft landing of Chandrayaan-2's Vikram module on the lunar surface from the ISRO centre.xSpeaking to reporters in Mysuru, Yediyurappa said, "More than us, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aware of the flood situation. We are expecting good news from the Centre."
He was responding to a query about any assurance from Modi on central grants for flood relief. The Chief Minister was in Mysuru to make offerings to the Kapila river at Kabini Reservoir, which is brimming. The offering was a mark of gratitude for bringing fortune to the people living on its banks, especially the farming community. Yediyurappa further said he spoke to Modi in Bengaluru too, though he had apprised him of the prevailing flood situation in the state. Noting that Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had toured the flood-affected regions, he emphasised that the Centre was well aware of the damage caused by floods.
As the floods have caused immense damage, the government was focusing on flood relief for keeping aside other development works, he added.
[BSY meets PM Modi, urges more funds for flood hit Karnataka]
"The flood has caused an immense damage to the state. There is a need to build 1.25 lakh houses in the state. The state government is ready to release grants for the purpose," Yediyurappa said.
Approximately 7.5 lakh hectares of land was submerged in water and 82 people lost their lives in the floods last month. The floods compelled the government to open 493 relief camps where about 2.10 lakh people were accommodated till the water receded.
Just when the government was planning to intensify its flood relief operations, another wave of a possible spate in North Karnataka, parts of coastal Karnataka and Kodagu is set to pose a challenge before the state government. Meanwhile, the Congress accused the Centre of showing "complete apathy" towards providing relief to Karnataka. Hitting out at the state government, Karnataka Congress Chief Dinesh Gundu Rao questioned the helplessness of state BJP leaders, including Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, in getting Central aid.
[Karnataka floods: Amit Shah undertakes aerial survey of affected areas; BSY, Joshi accompany him]
Rao demanded that the state government call an all party meeting soon to discuss flood relief and take a delegation to central government in this regard.
"PM today has given speech for half-an-hour at ISRO. It is good he makes speeches, but could not spend time with Chief Minister, Ministers and officials here and assess the situation..his own party is in government here..why he is not assessing the situation by visiting affected areas," he said.
Claiming that a flood like situation still existed even today in several parts of the state, he said, "we had expected that the Prime Minister along with viewing Chandrayaan (landing), will give good news to lakhs of people of the state."
They had wanted to submit a memorandum to the prime minister and sought time from his office, but did not get any response, Rao claimed adding that Modi did not make any mention about flood relief during his visit. Targetting the Prime Minister for finding time to travel to Russia and announce a line of credit of USD one billion for development of that country's far east, he said, Modi can't come and announce relief in a state in his own country.
Accusing state BJP leaders of spreading lies about getting relief during the Prime Minister's visit, the Congress leader asked if the chief minister did not have the strength to put pressure on the Centre. "Is he so helpless? Are you (CM) so weak and afraid that you don't have the voice to question Modi?" the congress leader questioned. A total of 103 taluks of 22 districts were affected by recent floods in several parts and the state government has sought a relief of Rs 38,000 crore from the centre.


text:
Produkte von Lerival
Vereinigte Staaten
21st St
10011 New York
Vereinigte Staaten
Lerival is an American design house that bridges contemporary furniture and architecture, championing contemporary architecture's advanced design sensibility, one inspired by versatile modularity, personality-driven forms and high performance. Founded on a passion for contemporary architecture and a drive to expose the spirit behind today's leading architectural talent to an even wider audience, Lerival specializes in commercial and residential products conceived by design leaders - contemporary architects who understand the interrelation between space, scale, modularity, and attention to details.
Lerival is about emerging talent: it's about saluting a contemporary, American-bred aesthetics and spirit, and it's born out of an independent, entrepreneurial, multifarious team that want to elevate the design discourse in the US, and beyond. Valuing the importance of high quality construction and detailing, Lerival merges this with an architecturally-rooted understanding of how furniture can impact and define a space: products can be endlessly reconfigured and customized to a client's needs and are developed based on the exploration of innovative techniques and with rigorous attention to details. Lerival's collection is driven by sculptural, strong personality forms, innovative materials, meticulous fabrication and a contemporary, modern aesthetic - one that is urban, elegant, confident, and forward-thinking - an unbiased take on today's design climate, and a true market alternative.
Kollektionen von Lerival


text:
2 x Graduate Business Intelligence Sales Executives
- Recruiter
- Location
- City of London
- Salary
- £21000 - £23000 per annum + 1st year OTE £40k
- Posted
- 29 Jul 2019
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2019
- Ref
- Contact
- Graduate Fasttrack
- Industry
- Finance & accounting
- Job function
- Sales
- Job level
- Graduate
- Hours
- Full time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Listing type
- Graduate scheme
- Education level
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
A leading and fast growing Business Intelligence provider offering business, financial and economic intelligence across the International Market place and a range of vertical markets on a consultative basis. With their focus on engagement at top level management, they have developed an envied account base, which includes many of the world's largest brands. Selling business intelligence and data to some of the world's leading FTSE listed companies, they are a long-standing business who dominate their market. Due to impressive growth, they now have an immediate opening for a Graduate Business Intelligence Sales Executive to be based at their London office.
2 x Graduate Business Intelligence Sales Executives
Central London
£23k Basic (1st year OTE £40k)
Immediate Start Available
- 23 days annual holiday
- Global company with start-up feel
- Amazing office space - bean bags, free coffe & breakfasts
- Defined promotional track to Account Executive position (£36k basic) - typically 15months
- Training in the US
- Holiday and "Winners Dinners" performance rewards
- Early finish Friday's if targets hit
This exciting role offers an opportunity to get involved in the entire sales process from small sales through to big ticket deals.
- Find new business for the company by cold calling and emailing prospective clients
- Book in product demo's for Account Executives
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with new and existing clients
- Be confident and comfortable talking to senior level staff
- Develop excellent product knowledge
- Recent graduate (2016-2018)
- Well educated - Minimum 2:1 degree from Russell Group University
- Articulate and personable - contacting C level executives
- High energy
- Ambitious with competitive nature (demonstrable via sports or academia)
- Money motivated, driven to earn!
If you think you'd be well suited to sales and you have the relevant skills then don't hesitate to send over your CV to Josh Knight at Graduate Fasttrack.
Graduate Fasttrack are market leaders at placing graduates into sales and recruitment roles. We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke service, and really identifying the wants and needs of our candidates. We do recruitment differently; we understand for graduates choosing a career can be a huge step and fully take that in to account. If sales or recruitment seems like the career for you or if you know of anyone else who is currently looking then get in touch and speak to one of our experienced consultants for more information.


text:
Suren Krmoyan participated in discussion on "Anti-Corruption Agenda for Armenia"
Today, Deputy Minister of Justice Suren Krmoyan participated in a discussion on "Anti-Corruption Agenda for Armenia" with interested parties. The discussion was organised by Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center and held within the scope of the "Engaged Citizenry for Responsible Governance" programme, which is being carried out with the support of the United States Agency for International Development.
Programme Director of Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center, expert Varujan Hoktanyan, representative of Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center Sona Ayvazyan and others also participated in the event.
During the meeting, the experts of Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center presented their proposals for priority actions and solutions in the fight against corruption to be sent to the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia and to the Government of the Republic of Armenia; the proposals regard the prevention of corruption, the revelation and condemnation of corruption, the co-ordination and assessment of the fight against corruption, as well as other institutional approaches.
Suren Krmoyan expressed gratitude to the colleagues for their comprehensive presentations of the proposals regarding the anti-corruption sector and noted that most of the proposals were included in the draft of the Republic of Armenia Anti-Corruption Strategy and its Implementation Acton Plan for 2019-2022, which indicates the pivotal directions of the anti-corruption policy, the major purpose of which is to reduce corruption risks in different sectors. Let us mention that there are three main areas in the fight against corruption, including prevention of corruption, revelation of corruption crimes and anti-corruption education, that is, the implementation of large-scale actions for raising awareness.
Other representatives of interested state structures, non-governmental and international organisations were also present at the discussion.


text:
Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017
The Identity Management Standards Advisory Council (IMSAC) will hold a public comment meeting on Monday, March 6. The session will be held beginning at 11 a.m. in multi-purpose room 1222. The meeting is dedicated to the receipt of oral comments on the publication of IMSAC's guidance documents. IMSAC will then hold it's regular council session beginning at 1 p.m. in multi-purpose room 1222. The meeting is open to the public and an opportunity for public input will be provided near the end of the meeting.
For additional information contact VITA Communications at email@example.com


text:
Mustang MonthlyFeatures
Mustang Girl Monday: Brianna Waters
1968 Mustang
It's Mustang Girl Monday brought to you by Team Mustang Girls . This week we would like to introduce Brianna Waters and her 1968 Mustang.
"Let's just say Mustangs have a long history in my family. I guess I could thank my Papa Jack for that! Although I never got to meet him, I will always know that he is the man who created this obsession within my family." Brianna's grandfather purchased his 1966 Mustang new from the dealer and the car is still in their family today. "My mom says it's like keeping a piece of Papa Jack alive."
When Brianna was younger, she always wanted a Chevy Camaro, but her mother was always quick to tell her she shouldn't have anything but a Mustang! "Looking back at it now, she definitely knew what she was talking about. Papa Jack apparently told her the same thing when she was my age. She too had a 'Stang for her first vehicle. Now I wouldn't trade my Mustang for anything, especially a Chevy!"
Brianna's own Mustang story began with her mother one day while they were shopping. "While looking out the window I saw it! A 1968 Ford Mustang! We turned around almost on two wheels and got out to take a look. We both fell in love with the car almost instantly. A couple weeks later I was riding home in my very first car!" Being only 14 at the time, not everyone understood why Brianna already had a car, and with it being a classic, it wasn't in tip top shape—it had a couple of rust spots and a bent fender from a blown tire. But Brianna's father is a mechanic, and "He told me that we would restore it together. He promised me that we would have it ready by my 16th birthday." Brianna and her father have been working on restoring the car. Her father, being such a perfectionist, quickly found that a lot more body work would have to be corrected. After tearing the entire car down to the bare metal, they are almost ready to put it back on the road. Brianna has really enjoyed the whole experience. "Most girls probably couldn't tell the difference between a ratchet and a wrench. I've loved spending time with my dad working on my 'Stang! Plus with us working on this project together, the great '68 will be completely restored in a couple of weeks! Perfect timing for my 16th! Then it will be time to start fixing up the '66 for my 10 year old brother!"
Each week Team Mustang Girls features a different woman in the Mustang community. Check out the previously featured ladies from Mustang Girl Monday and submit your own Mustang story at TeamMustangGirls.com
Check out our previous Mustang Girl Mondays!
Tina MacGregor: 1965 Mustang coupe
Kady Holloway: 2015 Mustang
Natasha "Mustang" Marie: GT500 Shelby
Becky Watson: 1965 Mustang


text:
Carine Roitfeld Cannes Fashion Show
All-Black Everything For Carine Roitfeld's Cannes Fashion Show
Carine Roitfeld will stage the Cannes Film Festival's first ever fashion show next week, and all the clothes coming down the runway will be black.
Roitfeld will present the show, which reflects her ideal all-black wardrobe, during the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala on May 24. And after the models leave the runway, the entire collection will be auctioned off in a single lot. Fashion houses that have contributed looks to the show include Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, Roberto Cavalli, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christopher Kane, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, and Versace.
Roitfeld is currently being filmed for the documentary Mademoiselle C., which follows her as she creates the first issue of her new magazine, CR Fashion Book.
Photo: Carine Roitfeld wears Givenchy Haute Couture at the 2012 Met Gala.


text:
Cannabis Packaging Is Highly Speculated
In 2012 six-year-old Jayden David, who experiences Dravet's Syndrome, was given condensed fr.gd/cannabis drops and out of the blue since he was four months old, went a whole day without a seizure. At a certain point, Jayden was endorsed 22 against seizure pills daily, and keeping in mind that they controlled the seizures, the pills left him immobilized because of the reactions. Yet, a non-psychoactive type of marijuana that does not get him high, has now enabled him to run and play like different children. Jayden and a great many individuals around the globe, who experience the ill effects of an assortment of afflictions, advantage from the therapeutic characteristics of high cannabinoid or high CBD marijuana strains. Cannabinoids are the principle synthetics in weed. As of late, different research and analyses have brought about generation of high CBD cannabis bags strains and in a huge percent of these strains, THC is non-existent. In any case, it doesn't take research to realize that breathing in any sort of smoke into your lungs is terrible for your wellbeing. Along these lines, better approaches to regulate therapeutic cannabis are being created so the patient never again needs to smoke to cure. Cannabinoids can be so gainful; the human cerebrum has two worked in cannabinoid receptors, which direct certain body capacities. These are only a portion of the advances in the examination and investigation of high CBD restorative cannabis in the 21st century.
Cannabinoids are the fundamental therapeutic fixing in cannabis. While THC is the fundamental psychoactive fixing, cannabinoids are known to have hostile to crazy properties, which counter the impacts of THC. Considering this, generation labs are currently developing strains of pot that contain a high centralization of CBD's. A portion of these strains have CBD fixations as high as 20%, which permit individuals living with ailment to profit by restorative cannabis without the high connected with THC. As of not long ago, a major worry for certain, was the way that so as to utilize medicinal pot, an individual needed to get high as a symptom. That made many inquiry the goals of an alleged restorative cannabis tolerant. Does the individual in question truly have an affliction or would they simply like to get high? With high CBD strains, getting high is never again a factor while curing with cannabis. In this way these strains will make it ok for everybody, from little children to old grown-ups, to cure without the worry of any inebriating impacts. The advancement of high CBD cannabis should keep on aiding totally expel the disgrace from its medicinal use.
Sometime in the past if a patient needed to utilize medicinal pot, in addition to the fact that they had to get high, they needed to smoke it. Smoking anything includes breathing in unsafe synthetic concoctions into your lungs that were discharged as the medium copied. Today there are various methods for controlling and self-dosing restorative cannabis. They extend from vaporizing, cooking, and beverages, to oral splashes and tinctures. Vaporizing includes warming weed to a point where it delivers a vapor, at that point breathing in the vapor into the lungs. For smokers, vaporizing is the non-smoked technique frequently prescribed as an option in contrast to smoking since vaporization discharges around 5 mixes, while smoking cannabis discharges around 111 unique mixes. Cooking with medicinal weed includes warming pot and margarine. The spread snares the synthetic concoctions and is then utilized in any dish of the patient's decision. Different beverages can likewise be made with the margarine or some can be purchased effectively made. Tonics and tinctures are made when cannabis is absorbed a liquor arrangement, exchanging the cannabinoids to the fluid. The tincture would then be able to be scoured on the skin, taken by drops or showered into the mouth and put into sustenances and drink formulas also. Medicinal weed likewise comes in the types of instant treat and different desserts, the majority of the high CBD structure. In any case, similarly as with a medicine, the alluringly bundled things ought to be kept far from youngsters. Child safe de.tl cannabis packaging is one of the highly talked about subjects concerning the industry currently.
Cannabinoids in the therapeutic pot have a similar impact as the cannabinoids that as of now happen in each individual. The human body normally delivers cannabinoids like those of weed without anyone else. Analysts at Brown University have demonstrated that the cerebrum produces anandamide, which is an agony stifling cannabinoid. This normally created concoction influences the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors of the human anxious and safe frameworks individually. These cannabinoids control physiological procedures including craving, torment sensation, state of mind, and memory. They additionally manage rest examples and go about as normal provocative operators. CBD's from therapeutic pot have been perceived for their capacity to go about as cancer prevention agents in the mind. German scientists have discovered that cannabinoids are fit for purifying harmed cerebrum cells, yet additionally setting off the creation of new mind cells. This has prompted high CBD weed being investigated as a treatment for blackouts in expert competitors. With the additional CBD's from the therapeutic pot, patients can be treated for an assortment of different diseases and conditions. The weed could be recommended for anything from straightforward craving misfortune to torment caused different sclerosis; on the grounds that a ton of times, the ones created by the body are insufficient.
Since the times of Reefer Madness, the examination and research alongside negative perspectives on https://www.websitebuilder.com/ marijuana packaging have made considerable progress. Science is giving us a more clear comprehension of what is in it and how we can use those fixings to profit and treat illnesses of the best. As I've appeared, medicinal cannabis bags never again must be smoked. All the more critically, high CBD weed won't get a patient high, by any stretch of the imagination. The way that the human body makes and uses its very own cannabinoids at any rate, ought to be an eye-opener to the restorative field. Weed as a prescription is as or more compelling than practically any recommended medication on earth and research is demonstrating that it is so a lot more secure. With the high from THC being nullified in high CBD pot, and better approaches for curing without smoking; there is never again an explanation behind narrow-minded associations to keep something with the possibility to be so helpful, from the individuals who might plainly profit by it.
Be sure to check out these amazing articles from our partner sites!


text:
23 July 2013
Under the agreement, solar specialist Supply Partners will sell 10 MW of modules for Phono Solar per year in the next three years.
This follows news of Phono Solar's recently 20 MW distribution agreement with Australian-owned REDSET.
"The team at Supply Partners is pleased to distribute on behalf of Phono Solar for the Australian market, due to their long manufacturing business history and the fact they are already honouring warranties on a range of products in the Australian market," said Supply Partners business development manager John Degotardi. "We see opportunities for cooperation on a range of energy efficiency products with Phono Solar and are impressed with Phono Solar's relationships with other impressive manufacturers internationally like Power One Aurora".
Phono Solar has already successfully won over two sales partners in the country.
"Phono Solar is delighted to cooperate with Supply Partners which has built up a strong reputation in Australia," said Geng Geng, vice president of Phono Solar. "With our combined regional awareness and product expertise we look forward to delivering cutting-edge, innovative solutions to the Australian solar energy market."
This article is featured in:
Photovoltaics (PV)
Solar electricity
Solar heating and cooling


text:
Lake Chelan Winterfest
Save the date: January 15-24, 2021!
Nestled among the snow-capped hilltops and glacier fed waters of Lake Chelan, Winterfest is the perfect escape to a Washington winter wonderland. Join us for wine and ale tastings, horse-drawn carriages, intricate ice sculptures, live music, activities for kids of all ages, a massive beach bonfire, spectacular fireworks show and much more!
Winterfest Admission Button
All Festival
The Winterfest Button is your Admission Pass to enjoying Winterfest Weekend. With your button, breeze on through to all the Kids Activities, the Ice Bar, the Horse Carriage Rides, and enjoy dozens of incredible offers at shops, restaurants and wineries all around the lake.
Wine Tasting
Friday January 17 & Saturday January 18
Wine Tasting in snowy Downtown Lake Chelan is the quintessential Winterfest experience. You'll explore over 40 different award-winning Chelan Valley wines in the Tasting Tent on Friday and Saturday, or stroll through the downtown boutiques as you chat with the winemakers and taste their select choice of higher end wines on the Saturday Grand Wine Walk.
Saturday January 25
If you love beer or cider, Alefest is THE event for you! Sample over 20 craft breweries and cideries in nearby Manson during our second weekend of Winterfest.
Live Music
Weekend One & Two – Friday & Saturday
Enjoy incredible live music in the Winterfest Ice Bar! The music is to be enjoyed by all ages, but you will need a valid 21+ ID and a Winterfest Button to enter the Ice Bar!
Family Activities
Weekend One & Two – All Weekend
Your Winterfest Button gets you access to all of our popular Kids Activities at Winterfest – Snowflake Lane, Horse Carriage Rides, Apple Bin Train Rides and the Ice Slide!
Live Ice Carving Competition
Weekend One – Saturday
Watch in wonder as live ice carvers sculpt unique creations right in the streets of Lake Chelan, then cast your vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Award. Ice Carving Competition takes place on Saturday. You can view the completed sculptures through Sunday.
Beach Bonfire & Fireworks
Saturday January 18
Join us at Don Morse Park for the infamous Polar Bear Splash, beach bonfire, and spectacular fireworks show!
Bubble Bar
Sunday January 19
The Bubble Bar Sparking Wine Brunch is a showcase of bubbles produced in the Lake Chelan Valley. The perfect way to cap off the first weekend of Winterfest, come enjoy unlimited bubbles, a catered brunch, and learn a little about the sparkling wine produced here in Lake Chelan.
Local Brewers & Distillers Night
Friday January 24
We're keeping it local on Friday Night. Join us in Manson to sip and savor the incredible local ales & spirits being produced in the Lake Chelan Valley.
Cocoa Crawl
Sunday January 19
Your Winterfest Admission Button is your fast pass to spending Sunday strolling Downtown Chelan in search of your favorite variety of chocolate-y goodness. Marshmallows included!
Comedy With Drew Barth
Friday January 17 & Saturday January 18
Rotten Apple is proud to collaborate with the Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Chelan's Historic Ruby Theatre to bring a fun weekend of stand-up comedy to Winterfest 2020! On stage, headlining comedian, Drew Barth, will bring his snarky and observational sense of humor that instantly made him appealing to audiences of all ages. His first comedy special "Shoulda Tried Harder" has racked up millions of views on Dry Bar Comedy!
Battle of the Bloody Mary
Sunday January 26
Eat, Drink, and B. Mary! Sip through some of the best Bloody Mary's in the Lake Chelan Valley while you enjoy a delicious brunch and then vote for your favorite at the Battle of the Bloody Mary.


text:
Gift Voucher – $50 (E-VOUCHER)
The Meat Box Gift Voucher is the perfect gift for any occasion – for the busy family, new time Mum and Dad, Birthday present or just something to say Thank you!
It's a present which will never disappoint! This voucher is sent as an e-voucher if you would like a physical voucher please contact firstname.lastname@example.com
Gift certificates must be redeemed through our web site towards the purchase of eligible products. Purchases are deducted from the Gift Certificate balance. Any unused balance will be placed in the recipient's Gift Certificate account when redeemed. If an order exceeds the amount of the Gift Certificate, the balance must be paid with a credit card or other available payment method.
The 'e-voucher' will be sent to your chosen recipient's email address, featuring a unique code which they can use to redeem against any purchase on www.themeatbox.co.nz . You don't need to buy other products to be able to send a Gift Certificate – obviously, in that case, there will be no shipping costs. However, if you're adding a Gift Certificate to order, it will be counted as part of the total and will add shipping accordingly.
or 6 weekly interest free payments of NZD $8.33 with
or 4 fortnightly payments of $12.50 with More info
There are no reviews yet.


text:
Code42 + Zapproved
Turn the power of endpoint data into a complete eDiscovery solution
Streamline your eDiscovery process
Together, Code42 and Zapproved deliver a powerful eDiscovery experience that leverages existing systems to streamline and scale the legal hold and collections workflow.
Code42 + Zapproved highlights
- Apply "in-place" preservation holds on custodian computer data directly from Legal Hold Pro with one click.
- Conduct forensically sound computer collections without IT support.
- Empower Legal to preserve and collect computer data in real-time without IT support.
- See a complete audit trail of all preservation and collection activities.
"The partnership between Code42 and Zapproved represents what the next-generation of collections looks like. By leveraging the power of cloud backups for PCs for eDiscovery, legal departments can take an onerous task of retrieving data off of individual devices and do it in a matter of minutes. It's defensible, efficient and minimizes business disruptions by taking employees offline."
-Monica Enand, CEO/Founder of Zapproved


text:
Delaware State Legislature passes Senate Bill 33 to protect Manufactured Homeowners
Wilmington, DE - AARP Delaware applauds the Delaware State Legislature for passing Senate Bill 33, relating to manufactured homes and communities. AARP supported the bill as it moved through the legislative process. Manufactured housing is an affordable and accessible option to allow Delawareans to successfully age in place.
According to the bill, if a manufactured home community landowner desires to raise the rent more than what the average annual increase listed in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U) is, they must get approval from the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority. The Authority will determine whether or not the community owner's request to raise rent is warranted, based on evidence regarding the operating, improvement and maintenance costs paid by the community owner. If any homeowners or community owners disagree with the ruling, they may appeal to the Superior Court. The bill gives homeowners a voice when rent increases are imposed.
According to the U.S. Census, Delaware is home to over 40,000 manufactured homes. Many of those residents are age 55+ and living on a fixed income. AARP estimates the median income of manufactured households run by someone aged 50+ was $22,000 in 2005, compared to $44,000 for those living in conventional housing. Individuals 55+ with low or fixed incomes are often hit harder by even a small rate increase.
Manufactured housing is a realistic option for older homeowners who might find it difficult to afford other kinds of housing. Manufactured homeowners typically do not own the land, only the home. Once the home is established on the land, moving the structure can be a costly endeavor. In the event of a land lease termination, the home must either be removed at large cost to the homeowner, abandoned or sold if they are able to find a buyer soon enough. These land-renters have been vulnerable to rent increases or other fees charged by landowners. Senate Bill 33 leverages the balance of power in the homeowner and landowner relationship.
The bill passed by an overwhelming majority in both the Delaware State Senate and the House of Representatives. AARP testified numerous times, submitted a position paper, and mobilized a corps of manufactured homeowners who advocated for the bill's passage.
Kimberly Iapalucci
Office: 302-498-6511
Mobile: 302-290-4701
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment security and retirement planning. We advocate for consumers in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP VIVA, a bilingual news source. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org .


text:
Meyda Tiffany 17209 Lady Slippers Oblong Pendant
by Meyda Tiffany
by Meyda Tiffany
Elegant Lady Slippers in shades of Purple and Green are haloed with Forrest Green leaves against a Crystalline sky. The Meyda Tiffany original Oblong pendant is handcrafted utilizing the copperfoil construction process and stained art glass.
- Shade: 11" Height x sq
- Size: L39" H17-45.5"
- Bulb Type: Medium
- Max Watt: 100
- Bulb Quantity: 3
Questions & Answers
Have a Question?
Be the first to ask a question about this.


text: Home We're a creative agency that combinesbig ideas with tactical muscle to create marketplace advantage for our clients. Insight Brewing GAP We help ambitious clients achieve ambitious goals. Sound interesting? Let's talk. Contact Us Contact Us If you are human, leave this field blank. Name * Email * Subject * Message * reCAPTCHA Submit


text:
Gurl With The Camera PhotographyGet Directions | 620-704-0789
Request Driving Directions
Enter your starting location in the field below to get directions to Gurl With The Camera Photography.
Our Fans
This business doesn't have any fans.
Become a Fan of this Business
If you want to save Gurl With The Camera Photography to your favourite business to get updates and easy access from your dashboard, click in the next button. Click Here


text:
Drivers should have their car shampoo and car waxes at the ready, as the volcanic ash cloud that has moved through British air space poses a threat to paint jobs.
That is according to Autoglym, which stated that the particles are larger than those seen in the cloud created by Eyjafjallajokull eruption which saw a huge wave of dust and ash move across Europe last year.
Drivers Scotland and Northern Ireland are at most risk, however, motorists in England and Wales could be affected by the dust and other contaminants if the weather takes a turn for the worse and pushes the cloud south.
Autoglym chief executive officer Paul Caller, said car owners should remember the damage caused by last year's cloud and take appropriate action.
"Motorists saw heavy swirls on paintwork after they failed to take sufficient precautions when washing ash off their cars," he added.
Recent research from Autoglym suggested drivers have nothing to worry about with regards to bird droppings, as the acidity does not damage paint jobs.
Posted by Matt Casson


text: Anyone had the following. (IE9). I am not sure if it is related to the aitp5 banner? I have seen it happen without it, but the majority of the time its been present on the crashed page. Its making the site annoyingly slow, with a laptop/desktop. Every time the error pops up you have a wait for it to fail to load and pop up the stop script button to continue.


text:
Senior pit bull hailed as hero after saving her family from a gas leak
WABC-TV(NEW YORK) — We all call our pups "the best dog in the whole world," but Sadie, a senior pit bull from Westchester County, New York, is going to give your doggo a run for their money.
Sadie is being hailed a hero after smelling a gas leak in her house, leading to the police being alerted to address the threat early.
On Feb. 6, when her "mom" was at work, Sadie apparently smelled the leak and knew something was wrong.
She desperately tried to escape, leaving bite marks by windows, along the trim of the front door and near the back door.
From the looks of it, Sadie was able to chew down and remove the wooden stopper from the sliding doors in the rear of the house and escaped into the backyard. From there, she hopped the fence and started roaming the neighborhood.
Police were called about a pit bull on the loose and Sadie led them on a chase that ended back at her house. The officers smelled the gas from the open slider door and were able to handle the situation before it got more dire.
"The dog saved the house from a potential gas explosion," Lieutenant Lawrence Rotta said.
"She saved our lives," owner Serena Costello said.
Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text: Straight up I'm not trolling here. For the past year I have worked scrubbing the audio signal in my electronics ie preamp,amplifiers,dac,transport,electronic crossover,ect. I have not touched my speakers since 1990 and they are custom dynAudio towers. I also have 2 large subwoofers. I have gained a boatload of resolution (clarity). My question is asked because if I play a living Stereo or Columbia Mastersound or a DG recording done in the late 1950's...60's or 70's the resolution is not any less than a current recording. They have all the Dynamics,Tonality,clarity,PRAT or any other descriptor you can choose. I can hear the players turn pages,seats creaking and conductors moving. So if the recording equipment and microphones had that level of resolving power using paper and oil capacitors and carbon resistors,a long with so called vintage transformers and belden cable.... What's really changed? What did recording engineers do in their systems that we at home don't do in our systems? Btw I posted this here rather then many high end industry biased forums...This forum has always had a good mix of people who are knowledgeable and love music. Thanks in advance.


text:
There's a Middle Eastern grocery store that I often visit, for its ingredients and excellent produce prices. One afternoon, not too long ago, guilt forced me to shop without my young daughter.
That afternoon I stood lifting my plastic sacks of beans, rice, chiles, fava beans out of the cart and onto the counter while my daughter exhibited her usual irrepressibility, causing the cashier, to smile at her, offer her a candy, and then say in mildly accented English, "She reminds me of my own daughter."
Ah, and what is your daughter up to now, I asked.
"She was going to be a doctor. She was an excellent student. And a happy girl. Up until the day she died. Car accident."
The cashier rang up my purchases, glanced at my daughter, then turned away and began wiping her tears. I stammered something about being so sorry. I didn't bring my daughter shopping with me again. I couldn't bear the longing in the woman's look.
Awhile ago we were house hunting in the Pasadena area. We finally settled on a home in Altadena, but occasionally I drove through a charming neighborhood to keep tabs on a home we didn't make an offer on, one that seemed so inviting, so full of the promise of family life, with its two storeys, its gables, a child's nursery in the attic, that it seemed destined for a happy family. As time passed I noticed baby accessories then toddler toys sprouting on the front yard; I caught a glimpse of the parents playing with their children. A sense of pleasure filled me, that of a mother of toddlers watching others like herself.
More time passed and as I drove by I noticed that the father appeared ill.
Now as he pushed a stroller up the tree-lined street he was bald. This home began to hold a morbid fascination for me, and I purposefully drove up that street more frequently. I caught a glimpse of him in a wheelchair, then he disappeared from sight completely.
Oh no, I thought to myself.
A "For Sale" sign appeared. Then that family was gone.
Twenty years ago I took a train from Boston to New Haven, during a time in my life someone I loved fiercely was dying, and my life was spinning into dizzying, sickening, circles. The young lady sitting next to me reluctantly struck up a conversation, but somehow it turned to her plans, once she graduated from Brown in month.
"I am going to California. One day I'll run a major film studio," she announced matter-of-factly. "And I know exactly how I'm going to do it."
In the midst of my own grief, being sideswiped by life seemed more probable, but I was fascinated by someone whose life's plan was so clear to her.
The cashier of my produce store stopped showing up. When I asked about her, another woman said, in a pitiless voice, "She was a teacher in her own country. What was she doing here?"
Through a friend in the neighborhood I found out that that young father did indeed die, and his widow moved back east, to her family.
As I think about them now, I prefer to imagine that the cashier is a teaching assistant somewhere, if not a teacher; that the survivors of that father have found something wonderful, if not to replace him, but to enrich their lives. And that driven young woman? I like to believe that her name flashes on the screen at the beginning of the TV shows I watch, or at the end of the films I see.
So many stories if we merely open our eyes and ears to perceive them. Then fill in the blanks to suit our own needs.
Désirée Zamorano's story "Mercy" was recently published in the Los Angeles Times' West Magazine. She is currently at work on her novel, The Amado Women, and is delighted to be a contributor to La Bloga.


text:
I dropped out of my writers' critique group; last week's holiday party was my last meeting with them.
I'm reflecting on this as 2011 closes because it's symbolic of what I suspect will be a number of changes, some exciting and some just sad, that come with the new year.
In the case of the writers' critique group, it seemed pretty obvious to me that it wasn't going to go well if I continued to attend meetings while I was working on my MFA program. And I can see already that my instincts were right. Even doing my homework, reading books about writing, makes me want to rave about what I'm learning to the other writers.
For so many reasons, that would be highly annoying. I'd be lecturing them--which they neither need nor asked for--and I'd be suggesting that I now know something they need to know--which is almost certainly not true.
Of course, I considered the alternative, namely to attend the meetings but not say anything. Ugh. I love these people, but not enough that I could glue my lips together, sit on my hands, and smile like a Sock Monkey for two hours.
So starting next week, working with a critique group will be confined to ten days in January and ten days in July. I'll have a mentor/instructor for the months in-between, someone I'll email pages of my WIP(s) and wait for comments and suggestions.
In other words, I'll be home, working on my own to learn everything I can learn so that my writing improves. Writing is already a solitary occupation; I'm about to make my education as a writer solitary for 11 months of the year.
It's worth it, and I'm seeing that already, even before the course has officially begun. One of my assigned texts is Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder. It's about screenwriting, which I don't do, but it's really about what makes stories work. And sure enough, it showed me something that's (possibly) missing from Blackjack & Moonlight. Luckily, I'd submitted an excerpt from B & M for one of my Stonecoast workshops, and luckily that workshop is being run by the instructor who'd assigned Save the Cat! for a presentation she's doing on story structure. So I have hope that she and my fellow students can tell me what I need to do to add the missing element.
It's just that I want to natter on about this now. It's a bit like that boor in The Graduate: "Just one word...Plastics," only in my case the word is "Primal." But I'll spare you the details.
It's going to be a new year, that's for sure. I'll still post here as I think about romances and romance fiction. I'll just try hard not to post hectoring screeds about writing technique.
Because you don't need that.
Friday, December 30, 2011
3 comments:
I'm looking forward to hearing what you learn. :) It sounds like a great adventure, and it'll be fun to accompany you on it vicariously. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful insights!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 1:06 PM
I told my dh that your stories sound like "The Good Wife" screenwriters should be beating a path to your door. Smart & literate and entertaining ... always a winning formula. JanetReplyDelete
I don't mind hearing about what you're learning. :) It sounds like an awesome program!ReplyDelete
Hi. This is a moribund blog, so it gets spammed from time to time. Please feel free to comment, but know that your comment may take a few hours to appear simply as a result of the spam blocking in place.
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Want To Stay In?
"Ellie is charming, professional, and a brilliant teacher.'
- Amanda Mc
Pour Paint Workshop
"Went to my first ever paint night with Ellie last night. My sister in-law and I had a wonderful time and I probably painted the best picture I've ever made."
- Joanne KV


text:
Patek Philippe
Perpetual Calendar 3940J | First Series | Yellow Gold
German dial
This rare, yellow-gold Patek Philippe 3940, with German dial (from 1987) perfectly illustrates why the reference is so coveted. Understated both in styling and case-size, it carries a highly-desirable 'first-series' dial, with recessed sub-dial registers. With its modest (by today's standards) 36 mm size, and svelte profile matched by a slim, micro-rotor movement, it's arguably one of most elegant offerings of the modern Patek Philippe era.
The dial has three registers, with the various functions neatly balanced out. The sub-dial at three o'clock shows the leap-year counter and the months (in German), in a slightly recessed sub-register, giving depth to the otherwise lightly-brushed, opaline dial. This style of sub-register is unique to first-series dials. In a similar fashion, the months and day/night indicators are placed at nine o'clock. The stunning moon-phase is placed at six o'clock, with the days of the month around it. The gold dauphine hands add a touch of masculinity to what only can be described as a beautifully executed dial. Like the recessed subsidiary registers, the classic 'Patek Philippe' font also differs on first-series dials. The overall look is perhaps the most refined and subtle of any 3940, without compromising functionality.
Representing the best of Swiss design, the movement itself is no less a technical feat. This example has a solid case back, concealing the fantastic hand-finishing, the Genevian coat of arms and stripes, as well as the off-center, 22k gold micro-rotor. The ultra-thin, self-winding 240 Q base movement has been used by Patek Philippe since the 1970s, and continues to beat at the heart of their modern perpetual lines.
Perpetual calendars are the authoritative complications of calendar watches. It's one of watchmaking's true grand complications, and when Patek Philippe created the ref. 3940 in the mid-80s, perpetual calendars were scarce. With it, a standard for all modern perpetual calendars was established. Timeless, elegant and discontinued - the reference 3940 is an investment for life, to be worn - and appreciated, daily.
Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.
|Patek Philippe
|Perpetual Calendar Ref. 3940 'first-series'
|mechanical automatic micro-rotor 240 Q
|perpetual calendar: leap year indicator, month, date, day; moonphase, day/night indicators, hours, mintes
|solid case-back, opaline dial
|36 mm 18-carat yellow gold
|sapphire front and back
|Patek Philippe black alligator strap, Marrakesh textured saffiano strap, original yellow-gold buckle
|Box & papers:
|box, certificate of origin and extract from the archives (pending delivery)
All of our pre-owned watches have undergone thorough mechanical inspections, including being ultrasonically cleaned, serviced and resealed if appropriate and tested for at least four days, to ensure they meet our highest timekeeping standards. Our pre-owned and vintage watches, unless stated otherwise, are covered by a full or a limited twenty-four month warranty. For example, due to their age, some vintage watches should not be subjected to the same conditions as when they were new. Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information.
All of our new watches are covered by the warranty from the original manufacturer. Please contact us for further information.
We offer worldwide delivery on all of our watches.
If ordering from the UK or Europe before 1 PM, your watch will be sent the same working day. The courier will depend on the value of the watch, with all watches delivered the next working day.
If ordering from outside Europe, delivery will depend on choice of courier and destination.
Please note, that prices are quoted gross of VAT (unless expressly stated otherwise) and that preowned goods (in the United Kingdom) are subject to a marginal rate of VAT, which can not be reclaimed. For further information, please see here.
You can cancel your order without giving any reason, within 14 days from the day the watch has been delivered to you.


text:
Audio Verification Module PC5900
? Talk/Listen-in audio verification module ? Up to 4 audio stations, 4 microphones (PC5921) and 2 speakers (PC5904) can be connected ? Remotely controlled via touchtone phone when operated during 2-way session ? Compatible with PC1616, PC1832 and PC1864 control panels ? All programming can be performed at the system keypad or remotely using DLS2002 software
Click To Enlarge
- Item #: PC5900