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Catch up on part one and part two.
sat-sangatve nissangatvam, nissangatve nirmohatvam nirmohatve nishcala-tattvam, nishcala-tattve jivanmuktih bhaja govindam, bhaja govindam, bhaja govindam mudha-mate.
Good and virtuous company gives rise to non-attachment. From non-attachment comes freedom of delusion. With freedom from delusion, one feels the changeless reality. Experiencing that changeless reality, one attains liberation in this life. I-AM is the ocean of awareness. Realizing this, one feels, "I am not the body and mind, although I have a body and mind." Realize Govinda, realize Govinda, realize Govinda in your heart, O wise one!
~ Translation by Shri Brahamananda Sarasvati
Once I was on board the Brigitte Bardot, and officially a Sea Shepherd crew member, what I was doing didn't feel extraordinary. It all felt quite normal – after all, everyone I was surrounded by was doing the same thing. We all had our own reasons for becoming crew but we were there together to achieve a common goal – the end of whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.
The whole experience taught me that we never do anything alone. The crews on the Sea Shepherd ships receive a lot of praise for being on the frontline. However, their presence in the Southern Ocean is only possible because of the whole community of supporters who do what they can to contribute to the cause – the donors, members, supporters and onshore volunteers. It is only because of the many small actions that big change can take place.
When I look at the circumstances that led to my becoming a cook on the Brigitte Bardot, I see the connection between all of us – the threads of karma that put us all in this together. My presence there was only possible with the support of the wonderful Jivamukti community and satsang. After being offered a spot on this year's whale defense campaign, I didn't have enough money to pay for the flight to meet the boat in Hawaii. The Sydney Jivamukti community rallied and helped me fundraise enough money to get there. I was on the receiving end of so much generosity and it was beautiful to see everyone come together because we all felt strongly about the cause. The extraordinary can be found in the collective actions of many individuals.
When we acknowledge the incredibly complex web of all that came before this moment it's easier to accept that we are not the 'doer', no single person is. And we can begin to – at least intellectually – grasp interconnection, Yoga and the vastness of existence. We can grasp that, in fact, we don't act at all – something deeper is at work. As spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle puts it: "Life is the dancer, and you are the dance."
Satsang, or company of the truth, is so important. I am grateful for my community, for my teachers, for the teachings and for all of the peacemakers everywhere. When we surround ourselves by people who have similar goals, we can lift each other up and plant the seeds of change together – contributing to the elevation of the whole.


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- The Last English Prince said...
My speculation:
She was not court martialed for posting a Bible verse. She was court martialed for refusal to follow a lawful command and probably a lesser included offense of insubordination, based on the UCMJ.
Good order and discipline is the hallmark of a professional standing army. I was honored to serve for many years. I thrived under chain of command.
I believe that once we put on the uniform we have less freedom of expression when representing the U.S. government because our rank/rate burdens us as servants of the state. We are essentially under ownership. Our I.D. identifies us as government property. Our speech is free, but restrained, diplomatic, and cautious.
While Ms. Sterling has my sympathy, I must note that she did not stand up to a weapon, she stood up to an arsenal. She did not pick her battle wisely.
Seated as part of the convened panel, I would have most likely supported a court martial.
- Pastorius said...
I think you are probably right.
- christian soldier said...
my question---- are muslims in our military being treated the same or - are they 'allowed' to have prayer rugs and time off to pray using them!!<>>>>
I understand the military and orders but- are muslims excluded?
Just asking
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I'm finally home from New York City. The ride home in the car took longer than expected with lots of traffic and construction in Pennsylvania. It was worse for my mom and sister as they became carsick. We left NYC around 11 a.m. and got home about 10 p.m.
So let's recap my five days in NYC.
Day 1: Arrived around 5:30pm, went to eat in Little Italy. Had a fantastic, authentic dinner at Da Nico's Ristorante. Walked around Little Italy and SoHo after.
Day 2: Rode bikes around 17-19 miles of the island of Manhattan. Rode through Battery Park, South Street Seaport, one half of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Hudson River Trail Greenway (West Side of the island), Central Park, and the streets of New York. Relaxed after that and went to eat at McSorely's Pub, the oldest in NYC.
Day 3: We visited the World Trade Center site, 9/11 Memorial, both Trinity Church and St. Paul's Church, Wall St. and had lunch in one of the oldest neighborhoods in NYC. It was the best pizza I've ever had. Took the subway to watch the Yankees game.
Day 4: My mom stayed back while my dad, sister and I took the subway across the river to Brooklyn. We found the apartment where Biggie Smalls grew up in. After that we went back to Manhattan and had sandwiches from Katz's deli. Definitely the best sandwich I have ever eaten in my entire life. Then we went shopping on 5th Ave for a bit. We saw Rockefeller Center, and some of the awesome stores up and down 5th Ave.
Day 5: On the last day, my mom and sister split up from my dad and I, so we were able to do the things we wanted. We started at Times Square in the morning. My sister and my mom went shopping, while my dad and I went to look at some buildings. We went inside the New York Times Building, with me wearing my Michigan Journal shirt. Then we went to Grand Central Terminal. One of the best buildings I have ever seen in my life. We finished up by walking all the way down Broadway back to our hotel. I was also able to stop at the Flatiron Building in the Flatiron District. On our last night, we went back to Times Square to see the lights and sounds of the most famous place in NYC.
New York City was my favorite vacation I have ever taken. I love big cities, so this was right up my alley. If I had to go back, I would in a heartbeat.
If I did go back, here's what I would do different and what I would recommend to you if you ever went to NYC.
We stayed in Chinatown. Although an interesting area of Manhattan, the people there would completely ignore you and act like you didn't even exist. It does give you an authentic feel of actually living in another country though, with a lot of markets and odd looking fruits right on roadside stands. Our hotel was quiet, very nice and big enough for four adults. I would stay in the same hotel. I wouldn't stay in Chinatown again.
I wouldn't bike NYC as a whole again. It definitely wore us out more than we imagined. I would bike around the greenway as that would be the best way to see parts of Lower Manhattan. I would not bike all the way to Central Park. Take the subway to Central Park instead and walk around or even have someone else take you around the park. I would also bike through NYC's streets again, just to say you did. A bit scary for sure but an experience.
The 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center sites are a must-do. A Yankees game is historic, but I don't know if I would go back. I might try a Mets game or a Rangers game depending on the time of year. Shopping on 5th Ave is also a must-do. Being able to window-shop and even buy stuff on America's most high-end shopping area is cool.
Grand Central Terminal was amazing, I would go back in a heartbeat. I would also bring a Michigan Journal with me to the New York Times Building, just to say that a Michigan Journal has been there.
You don't even need to ask about Times Square. Go. Both at night and during the day, because it is completely different.
So, if I could do anything else in NYC, I would go up in Rockefeller Center to see the Manhattan skyline. Coney Island would also be another point of interest. Getting inside the Empire State Building at the very least, would be done too. If I had more time, I would also check out Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
As for my recommendations if you came to NYC for five days, definitely stay on the island of Manhattan if you have the money. There's nothing like being in the thick of the city. Don't stay in Chinatown. Check out the buildings, take a day to just walk around the city, see the sights. Eat at places that look like they are busy. Eat at places that either have an A or B in their window (sanitary conditions and great food). Don't drive in NYC, it's nuts. Take the subway or a taxi anywhere. Go to Central Park, shop on 5th Ave and go to Times Square. 9/11 Memorial and WTC site are a must visit too.
There is so much to do and see in NYC that it's impossible to do it all in just one trip. I'm definitely going to miss NYC, and I cannot wait to go back.
Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed my blog about my vacation.


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Ever wondered how your mother could spank the devil out of you one minute and pet you like a baby the next?
Ever wondered how no matter how little she had, there was always something to give whenever you asked?
These things happen either in sickness or health, wealth or poverty.
The heart of a woman is so pure, so selfless, so deep.
Maybe if you could see yourself through the eyes of your mother, you'd never want reality.
You can only see a person's true colors when they stand to lose the thing they loved the most, the thing they wished for the most- and the ultimate wish of any woman's heart is to love.
To be able to freely express her love for a person willing to be present.
True colors of her; so many. Like a spectrum of light it illuminates you.
It Shines on the darkest parts of your soul and redefines it.
The true colors of a woman are painted in her love.
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Producers Wayne Harrison and Ross Mollison (Slava's Snowshow and the Spiegeltent) were commissioned to showcase Australian talent from the worlds of theatre, opera, dance, symphony, rock and cabaret for Australia Plays Broadway.
Newly added names include "Grease" and "Hairspray" film star John Travolta — the goodwill ambassador for Australia's Qantas Airlines — who will make a special appearance; as well as Tony winner Savion Glover, who recently choreographed the film "Happy Feet" for Australian director George Miller.
In tribute to "Grease" and "Xanadu" star Olivia Newton-John, whose accent is lovingly spoofed in the Broadway musical Xanadu, the Broadway cast of that new musical has also been enlisted to perform.
The line-up of Australian stage talent also features singer-actress Caroline O'Connor (Chicago, Mack & Mabel, West Side Story, "Moulin Rouge!"), cabaret and stage artist David Campbell (Only Heaven Knows, Les Misérables, Saturday Night) and actress and songwriter Christine Anu (Rent, "Moulin Rouge!").
Also joining in the evening of Australian culture will be Shannon Noll (2007 MTV Australia VMA Winner Best Male Artist), Eskimo Joe (double-platinum rock band), Richard Walley (Aboriginal musician and writer), Pei-Jee & Pei-San Ng (twin cellists), Raymond Crowe (Australia's only unusualist), Daniel Sumegi (renowned bass baritone), Pembroke Orchestra, Rachelle Durkin (award-winning soprano), Lisa Moore (classical pianist) and the Australian Dance Theater. Show time is 8:15 PM. Tickets, priced $50, $75 and $150 VIP, are available by visiting www.jalc.org.
The Jan. 22 concert kicks-off a four-day event celebrating Australian culture, arts, business, trade, tourism, food and wine. For further information visit www.australia-week.com.
The Rose Theater within Frederick P. Rose Hall is located at Jazz at Lincoln Center at Broadway and 60th Street.


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Oh, Snapchat.
On Tuesday, the ephemeral social media platform released a photo filter that had Twitter and Facebook in a tizzy. The filter superimposed users' eyes and teeth with characteristics alarmingly similar to racist Asian caricatures.
Many users said that eye shape and bucked teeth created by the filter was "yellowface."
Snapchat removed the filter by Thursday, but the damage was mostly done.
The platform told The Verge that the "lens was inspired by anime, and was meant to be playful." It also indicated that the filter will not be put back into circulation.
Snapchat is known for its outlandish filters - think rainbow vomit, flower crown, dogs, etc. - but this certainly isn't the first time the company's released a questionably racist filter.
There have been issues with whitewashing and blackface in the past, raising a serious question: How diverse is the Snapchat office?
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel said just last year that the company "just doesn't think about diversity in terms of numbers that way. ... We think about people and diverse skill sets."
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Fanfarlo - King Tut's, Glasgow, Wed 30 Sep
- Thomas Meek
- 2 October 2009
Bowie loves them. And so should you. Or you would if you ever caught Fanfarlo's awesome folk punch live.
Relocated to King Tut's from the ABC, the smaller stage is ideal for a band so positive about the communal experience, especially when the crowd is in an upbeat festive mood thanks to brilliant support from Swedish siblings, First Aid Kit.
It's not hard for such sentiments to continue when their ramshackle cacophony – heard before in Okkervil River and Port O'Brien, but never so politely – is so easy to rejoice in.
That politeness comes from the softer Swedish roots of the band, complementing the powerful American folk as voices never become overpowered and the stories come through loud and clear.
Thankfully, there's an epilogue too, as the calls for encore lead to First Aid Kit returning to the stage beside the headliners for a Devendra Banhart cover played with suitable amateur aplomb.
It's a fitting end to a set that remains unpolished, but still irresistibly eager and free from the pretension alarms that most boy/girl/mandolin affairs set off. Bowie has taste. (Thomas Meek)


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Florida Underground Wrestling Expands to Four Cities
(Tampa, FL) – The growing popularity of Florida Underground Wrestling has caused an explosion across Florida which they couldn't deny. To accommodate fans, more shows in more cities have been added as they take Florida by storm.
What started off in Gasoline Alley in Largo Florida has now expanded to Ybor City, Kissimmee and Port Richey.
Come experience Florida Underground Wrestling at these venues:
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Every Thursday night
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1902 E. 7th Avenue, Ybor City, FL
Every Friday night
Rosters and bell times are scheduled to change so visit http://fuwrestling.com to find out if your favorite wrestler is scheduled.
Additionally Florida Underground Wrestling added a special event in honor of the Navy Seal's retirement match:
July 30, 2011 at The Advantage Village Academy located at 1201 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg, FL . Doors open at 6:00 PM
At each show you have the chance to see "The Cuban Assassin" Fidel Sierra and Fantasy, Kennedy Kendrick w/Camey Kendrick, Dakota Darsow, Deimos, Ralph Mosca, The All Nighters, Mr. Hollywood Shannon Rose, Bruce Santee, Sideshow and more!
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Cage long ago shed his famous uncle's name in an effort to blaze his own way--a task at which he succeeded admirably as a performer. But in stepping behind the camera he is sure to remind everyone of that lineage, especially when the result is so far askew from anything one would expect from America's first family of cinema.
The very talented James Franco, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of James Dean, again seems to be inhabiting the ghost of the late legend as the strapping Sonny, recently discharged from army service and headed back home to New Orleans where his mama, Jewel (Brenda Blethyn), awaits. As all-American as this scenario sounds, it's not. Jewel is a Bourbon Street Madame who, prior to Sonny's military service, proudly pimped her son to an entire cadre of sex-starved upper-class Louisiana housewives.
The joy of their reunion is short-lived--Jewel wants to pick up where they left off, with Sonny once again peddling his wares for mama. Sonny, meanwhile, wants to start a new life in the "straight" world, an ambition shared by Jewel's newest star, Carol (Mena Suvari). But Sonny's first effort at integrating with normal society proves so horribly disastrous that he runs straight back to Jewel and the life he had sworn off. There's some salvation in the relationship he builds with Carol, as well as the warm encouragement he gets from Jewel's longtime companion Henry (Harry Dean Stanton), but Jewel is too manipulative and determined to let anyone escape her grasp, and her obsessive streak threatens to push her own son to the brink of self-destruction.
Scripted by veteran television writer John Carlen, "Sonny" touches on so many pertinent and serious points that it's hard to entirely dismiss it. One imagines that this is the kind of story Tennessee Williams might have written if given another decade of life. In execution, though, the movie feels more like Tennessee Williams as seen through the eyes of Ken Russell--overwrought and indulgent to the point of amateurism, with expressions of emotion so over-modulated as to verge on camp. Blethyn's shrill shrew is the film's most aggravating miscalculation--a minor variation on her "Secrets & Lies" and "Little Voice" characters distinguished only by the substitution of a Southern accent for a British one.
Not that the actors ever really had a chance--Carlen's script simply won't allow it, holding the characters hostage to the necessity of their own stupidity so as to obtain the ending that has been designed for them. Audiences accustomed to empathetic attachment will have little use for such cogs--it's hard to feel sorry for someone born into bad circumstances if they bungle every opportunity to extricate themselves. Fortunately, there's enough intrinsic value in the underlying story and message that even the most fateful mistakes can't entirely unravel the picture. After nearly two hours, though hobbled, broken-down and just plain ugly, "Sonny" still manages to limp across the finish line with a modicum of respect. Starring James Franco, Mena Suvari, Brenda Blethyn and Harry Dean Stanton. Directed by Nicolas Cage. Written by John Carlen. Produced by Nicolas Cage, Norm Golightly and Paul Brooks. A Goldwyn release. Drama. Rated R for strong sexuality, language, some drug use and violence. Running time: 110 min.


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Determining responsible person
- Under the National Law and Regulations, there must be a Responsible Person physically present at the service at all times while the service is in operation
- The Responsible Person can be the:
- Approved Provider
- Nominated Supervisor; or
- Certified Supervisor
- The details of the Responsible Person will be documented and clearly displayed for all stakeholders
Participation of volunteers and students on practicum placement
- Provide a clear and understandable process to allow for volunteers and students who participate in the service, ensuring safety for them and for the children
- Visiting volunteers and students on practicum training shall abide by the policies and procedures of the service
- Maintain records relating to visitors and students
- Ensure no student or person under the age of 18 years old will be left alone, for any period, with a child or group of children
- Ensure no student or person under the age of 18 years old will be left alone, for any period, with a child or group of children
- For anyone who comes with direct contact to a group of children, he or she must hold a current Working with Children Check identification number (an exception to this will be the students who are still on training practicum). The service will verify via the website check, to ensure that the person is fit and proper to continue their contact with the children
- Ensure volunteers and students d not discuss the children's development or other issues with parents. All communications must be done by the service's educators or staff.
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- Emotional development and social relationships are enhanced through thoughtful and sophisticated approaches to conversations, discussion and the active promotion of children's language and communication skills
- Educators and staff will engage with the children in meaningful open interactions, facilitated through the day-to-day practices of the service's philosophy. In addition, educators will be guided by their professional knowledge, service's policies and practices and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Interactions between educators and children are genuine, positive and responsive. They are based on respect, fairness, acceptance, co-operation and empathy. This is evident in conversations, communication, pedagogy and planning
Enrolment and orientation
- Offer childcare places in a fair and equitable manner to all eligible children within the stipulated age range
- Make the families' transition into the service's care as smooth and as positive as possible. The service takes the needs of the individual family and child/children into consideration, and encourages families to discuss their feelings and preferences on the transition process during their initial visit and throughout the orientation process
- Enrolment and orientation processes will be planned and implemented in consultation with families, in order to orient a child and family to the service. Due consideration will be given to culture and language
- Documentation, including authorisations, will be completed during the enrolment and orientation process
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- In the event where the requested days for childcare are full, and the alternative days proposed are not viable for the parents, the child will be placed on a waiting list. As and when the required dates are available, educators and staff will contact the parents to confirm if they still keen to enroll the child. If they no longer require the childcare space, then they are removed from the waiting list, and educators and staff will contact the next parent in line to fill up the vacancies
Governance and management
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- All persons will comply with all policies and procedural requirements when engaging in activities relating to the operation of the service and will conduct themselves in an ethical manner and abide by the service's code of conduct
- There will be ongoing process of review and evaluation and all relevant information will be readily available to stakeholders
- Ensure working relationships are characterised by open and respectful communication, accountability and trust
- The service will hold a policy and procedure file, which is accessible by all stakeholders
Payment of fees and provision of a statement of fees charged
- The service will establish a clear Fees Schedule, which will include all fees payable related to care offered
- Parents or guardians are liable for the full cost of contracted childcare at the commencement of childcare, and are encouraged to keep payments weekly in advance
- The service will provide at least 14 days of advance notice of any increases to the cost of care
- Termination of care requires a minimum of 2 week's advance notice in writing
- The service will provide parents or guardians with a receipt for all fees paid for childcare
- The service has the right to charge a late payment penalty of AUD15.00 to accounts that are in arrears, and then AUD15.00 every week thereafter. If parents continue to be uncooperative or non-responsive, the service will engage the service of a debt collection company to recover the outstanding amount. A formal notification of such will be sent to the parent via post.
- A child may be asked to leave the service if the parents have incurred substantial arrears in fees
- In compliance with the educator:child ratio, 2 educators must remain on duty until all the children are collected. As we close promptly at 6.30pm each day, families are requested to notify the service as soon as possible if they are going to be late so appropriate staffing arrangements can be made. Any parents/guardians collecting their children after 6.30pm will be charged a late fee - calculated at $40 per 30 minutes period. Please note that Child Care Subsidies (CCS) will not apply to this late fee, and parents/guardians are required to pay the late collection fees in cash.
Withdrawal of child
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- Parents or guardians are responsible to make payment for all fees due, and up to the 2 weeks' notice, before the last day the child leaves the service
- In the event where the parents or guardians fail to pay all dues in full before the last day of the child's care, the service will engage the service of a debt collection company to recover the outstanding amount. A formal notification of such will be sent to the parent via post
- Families are encouraged to provide reasons for the departure. This will assist the service to produce outcomes, which in turn will help with the continuing quality of care provided at the service
Diversity, inclusion and equity
- It is the service's philosophy that each educator and staff respects the diversity of families and cultures in the community, and embraces the varying practices and beliefs and traditions of different cultures including Indigenous Australians
- The service will endeavour to ensure that all practices abide by the National Regulations, and the curriculum implements the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), which supports children's connectedness with, and contributions within their world, providing experiences and promoting children's abilities to respond to diversity with respect
- The service will build inclusive, collaborative and respectful partnerships with children, families, educators, other children's services and child care professionals, regulatory authorities and the broader community
- Educators and staff will provide a programme, curriculum, activities, equipment and experiences relevant to both gender, to various cultures, beliefs and abilities through planning experiences and providing resources that broaden children's perspectives and encourage appreciation of diversity. These will be provided on an ongoing basis, as part of the daily planned and spontaneous experiences, materials and activities
- Educators and staff will gather information on children's abilities and any special or support needs, as indicated on the Enrolment Package. When there may be a difference between the service's policies and practices and a family's values or beliefs, educators and staff will be sensitive and include these into the programme where possible, reflecting on its value to the service, curriculum, other families and the children's development and wellbeing


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MarketResearchNest.com presents "Global Air Conditioning Systems Market Insights, Forecast to 2025" new Research to its studies database. The records spread across 119 pages with more than one tables and figures in it.
Air conditioning (often referred to as AC, A/C) is the process of removing heat and moisture from the interior of an occupied space, to improve the comfort of occupants. Air conditioning can be used in both domestic and commercial environments. This process is most commonly used to achieve a more comfortable interior environment, typically for humans and other animals; however, air conditioning is also used to cool/dehumidify rooms filled with heat-producing electronic devices, such as computer servers, power amplifiers, and even to display and store some delicate products, such as artwork.
In the coming years there is an increasing demand for Air Conditioning Systems in the regions of North America and Europe that is expected to drive the market for more advanced Air Conditioning Systems. Increasing of commercial building fields expenditures, more-intense competition, launches in introducing new products, retrofitting and renovation of old technology, increasing adoption of Air Conditioning Systems in developing countries will drive growth in global market.
With emerging economies growing faster, a strategy has been adopted by most leading vendors in the Air Conditioning Systems market to approach these areas. Analysis of the Air Conditioning Systems market indicated that Asia Pacific would account for the highest sales in 2025 with close to 73 percent of global sales coming from this region, and Asia has the highest growth rate. Vendors recognize the importance of this region, particularly in China, and are working towards penetrating this market by strengthening their sales and distribution networks.
Although the market competition of Air Conditioning Systems is fierce globally, there are many enterprises can obtain considerable profit form the manufacturing and marketing of Air Conditioning Systems and that is the reason that we believe there will also be enterprises enter this market. But it is suggested that enterprises those have plans to enter this industry have careful analysis of this market and the advantages or disadvantages of themselves.
The Air Conditioning Systems market was valued at 78770 Million US$ in 2018 and is projected to reach 149070 Million US$ by 2025, at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period. In this study, 2018 has been considered as the base year and 2019 to 2025 as the forecast period to estimate the market size for Air Conditioning Systems.
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- Midea
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- Chigo
- Sharp
Market size by Product
- Split Air Conditioner
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- Chillers
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- China
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Former USF defensive coordinator Mark Snyder, who left Skip Holtz's staff after two seasons to take the same job at Texas A&M, nearly doubled his salary in the move and will earn $500,000 with the Aggies in 2012, according to public records obtained by the Tampa Bay Times.
In response to a public records request, Texas A&M released to the Times a request from athletic director Bill Byrne to Texas A&M President R. Bowen Loftin to hire Snyder, which was approved on January 11. "This position is vital to ensuring the success of our football program," Byrne wrote in the request.
Snyder was USF's highest-paid assistant coach in 2011, making $260,000, and he'll actually earn less than his predecessor, Tim DeRuyter, who made $550,000 last year before leaving to become head coach at Fresno State. With Texas A&M moving into the SEC this season, Snyder won't be among the highest-paid SEC defensive coordinators -- four of them made $700,000 or more in 2011. The $500,000 salary actually matches what Snyder earned in 2009 in his final year as head coach at Marshall, according to this report.
USF named Snyder's successor with the Bulls last week as Holtz hired Kansas State defensive coordinator Chris Cosh to a two-year contract that will pay him $325,000.
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Book recommendations from founders & makers
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Why only men?
@rollowenlock Hi there Rollo! It's true, Bookicious need women collections too. I am adding them really soon. Thanks for the feedback!
@rollowenlock Just added a collection of Marissa Mayer. Feel free to suggest another female founders or entrepreneurs and I will add them too!
@maurosicard @rollowenlock Add Danielle Morrill
@nzieber @rollowenlock Done! Just added Danielle Morrill!
@maurosicard @rollowenlock now that is taking on board user feedback and implementing fast ;) implemented in <1 hour from suggestion
Not cool @MauroSicard :( it's just a bad copy of my product "Bookstck" hunted a month ago.
@clemkn that seems very rude to me to describe this project as a "bad" copy; in fact this site seems like a nice design and minimalistic. You should also appreciate that your site doesn't seem to be being updated - you still only have 6 authors even a month later. The fact is that collecting books of famous entrepreneurs is not an original concept; rather than trying to claim that someone shouldn't compete with you and describing their work as "bad", I'd suggest contributing more effort towards your project to make it succeed more. On the internet, there are many competing projects taking similar approaches (see Digg, Reddit, Voat etc); what defines which one succeeds comes down to many factors: e.g. who can keep their servers up, who can keep innovating, who can create a sense of community etc. An idea is worthless, it's all about execution.
@_jacksmith I know an idea is worthless blablabla... we have the same readings. I congratulate him, same design and no source. Also, he simply took books already on Bookstck without add others. While if he had tried to find, he would have found a lot (I hadn't put everything). Well played!
@clemkn in fairness, checking again on my desktop; you are right that it's not cool that the starting book collections are quite identical to yours (same authors and books), it should have been easy to find others. @maurosicard do you have any comment ?
@_jacksmith @clemkn Before Bookstck was launched, I was also planning and prototyping Bookicious. When It launched, It helped me a bit of research, so thats true I took some books from there. Anyway, I added another collections too, and this week I was going to submit even more. If its true Bookstck helped me to save time on research, I am not trying to copy it. Sorry If you feel like that, in this moment I am improving collections and adding more books so you won't feel its a copy. P.S.: I am adding the sources right now so give me some minutes and its done :)
@maurosicard @clemkn I hope that you can both maintain your projects. Mauro's angle seems that there are lots more collections being added fast. Clément - your one seems to showcase individual books better (which I also think is interesting - which books multiple people recommend etc)
This seems like a very nicely designed site and it's always very interesting to see which books prominent people recommend. @maurosicard : where did you source the book recommendations from? Is it just like personal blog posts etc where these founders have mentioned liking these books?
@_jacksmith Hi there Jack, thanks for the comment! I found recommendations mainly in blog posts and tweets. As I plan to add more collections, I am thinking in sending out an email to some entrepreneurs asking for their recommendations.
@maurosicard @_jacksmith it could be great if you could show the source of where you found each book recommendation
@_jacksmith Done. Just added sources to the collections. Thanks for the feedback Jack!
@maurosicard awesome! maybe something for later; but it'd be also cool if you could pull in what the person had said about them. e.g. here: http://abovethecrowd.com/2015/07... Bill Gurley says: "Last year I was turned on to an amazing book by Jonathan Gottschall titled The Storytelling Animal. Gottschall explains how storytelling plays a critical role in each and every human's life. The purpose of a presentation deck is to enable entrepreneurs to effectively tell the story of their business." him saying it's amazing could sway me more than if he just thinks it's pretty good.
Hi there :) I am the maker of Bookicious, I am a 18 years old entrepreneur and as I love reading so much I decided to create a series of book collections from successful entrepreneurs. I am planning to expand Bookicious a lot, as I am adding a lot of new collections this week. Feel free to suggest any entrepreneur or category. Any feedbacks and opinions are well received. Thank you!
@maurosicard Hey there ! Reputation is key. Yourself, you are a brand, we are going to remember your brand and its characteristics. This is not the only thing you will ever do on the web, but the next time I'll see your name on a product, I'll remember that it's from the guy who created a product that really looked like another product, which also happened to be featured on the same curating website some time ago. I am not sure such a brand characteristic is the best one to carry around. I think you could have used an audio book angle (featuring the same books buy as audio books), made it about women and minorities only (which the other website terribly lacked), or any kind of differentiation that makes your work original and removes that "hum already seen that somewhere....". Hope to see you soon around soon !
@maurosicard Great product. I'm enjoying going through the book recommendations!
@maurosicard @clemkn (adding on to what @_jacksmith said...) Curated lists with context is neat concept. The context of not only Where an influential person mentioned the text but also what they learned from it (and even better, How it altered their thinking or decision-making model or personal framework) would be useful, too. When people ask me what I'm reading I usually link them my Scribd collections, my Goodreads profile, or my Degreed.com pathway on fiction, depending on what they are looking for and their progress in business or life. What my lists lack is the Why behind me reading a specific book at a specific time, my purpose for reading, and my takeaways (at the time, and later on, since texts tend to plant seeds which later bloom with the appropriate angle of the sun)--for this reason, I've enjoyed commentary that Bill Gates provides on Gates Notes (http://www.gatesnotes.com/Books) or Derek Sivers on his personal site (https://sivers.org/book). Since advice is tricky, I'm still looking for the best way to recommend books and discover the right books at the right time. No easy task with thousands of years of texts available in fiction and non-fiction. Love this start!
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Amelia High School graduate
Justin Weeks shattered three vertebrae, his jaw and his sternum in a
Motocross accident in Michigan in August 2009. He spent two-and-a-half
weeks in intensive care. Doctors told him he likely wouldn't walk
again. The 19-year-old proved them all wrong with the help of a robot.
is just one of an increasing number of Greater Cincinnatians benefiting
from advancements in the burgeoning field of medical robotics.
Children's Hospital Medical Center has embraced the new technology,
using the Pediatric Lokomat gait robot to transform lives. The hospital
was the third in North America to get the robot for pediatric use.
Physical Therapist Jenny Schmit, co-director of Children's program with Amy Wenz, is sold on the technology.
"Robotics has a tremendous place of importance in the future of rehabilitation," Schmit says.
robot, an exoskeleton attached to the legs, hips and ankles by straps,
with the chest supported by a pulley system, prods the patient in a
natural walking motion. A computer programmed by a therapist controls
the pace and measures the body's response to the movement. The goal is
to almost overtrain the muscles in patients with moderate to severe
motor impairments.
The results have been noteworthy.
"I can see tons of improvement using this," Justin said. "I have just been working my butt off every day."
fierce determination "" personified by the tattoo he got on the inside
of his left forearm shortly after the accident that reads, "Never Give
Up" "" combined with the Lokomat's technology has helped him make great
progress. In the early spring he rode a road bike six miles and even
walked to the end of his street.
Justin isn't the only patient Schmit sees improving using the Lokomat.
"Across the board we're at least seeing a trend in improvement," Schmit says.
Lokomat, which costs $350,000, was a gift of the Association of
Volunteers, Convalescent Hospital for Children, which raised the money
primarily through its annual Cincinnati Antiques Festival.
Another robot making a splash locally is the RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System made by MAKO Surgical Corp.
Dr. Michael Swank, medical director of the Jewish Hospital Joint Replacement Center, has been at the
forefront of this technology. Swank has been a pioneer in computer-assisted knee and hip surgery since 1995.
The RIO, used in a procedure called MAKOplasty, could revolutionize
knee replacement. The procedure is an innovative option for adults with
early-to-midstage osteoarthritis. The diseased portion of the knee is
resurfaced by the robotic arm under the guidance of the surgeon,
sparing the healthy bone and surrounding tissue. The robot, which
provides real-time visual and audio feedback, limits the surgeon's
motion so he can't make a mistake, allowing precise cuts to match the
contours of the implants to be placed in the knee.
is one of two surgeons in the area doing the procedure. Jewish Hospital
received the second version of the robot in 2009 with the help of a
grant from the Jewish Foundation, which contributed $500,000 of the
$750,000 cost. The hospital, which performs more total joint surgeries
than any other in Greater Cincinnati, was the 11th in the nation to
begin using the robot.
Besides the accuracy,
another benefit is a more rapid recovery compared to traditional knee
surgery because of a smaller incision, usually 3-4 inches compared to
two-to-three times that for traditional surgery.
estimates around 30 percent of people who need total knee replacements
could be candidates for the procedure, which requires a functioning
anterior cruciate ligament and is capable of fixing two of the three
knee compartments. The classic prospective patient would be someone who
cannot walk long distances or for a long time but can otherwise get
around. The goal is to help people before their knees completely
deterioriate or they begin having excruciating pain.
Swank says robotics ultimately will be utilized more widely, but it might take some time.
now things change very slowly in medicine," Swank says. "It's not like
iPhones, and the reason is cost models are difficult in medicine.
Standalone robots that cost three-quarters of a million dollars aren't
all over the country. I think robots in general and computer navigation
in general are going to increase and take traction. But there's a lot
that needs to happen before generalized adoptions "" actually, just
making it cheaper, better, faster."
One area of
robotics "" surgery using the revolutionary da Vinci machine, which
offers better precision, less blood loss and faster, less painful
recoveries "" is taking off locally.
Over the
past couple of years, most of the region's hospitals adopted the
technology and began performing surgeries with the $1.2 million,
minimally invasive system, which a surgeon guides from a nearby
console. The final two to join the revolution were St. Elizabeth
Healthcare and Mercy Health Partners. St. Elizabeth began its program
in August 2009 and Mercy followed in December.
Elizabeth has hit the ground running "" 148 surgeries (75
hysterectomies, 63 prostate-related, 10 kidney-related) through
February at its Edgewood location, where its only machine is located.
Six of its surgeons are trained on the machine and six more will train
this year. Still, they could do a lot more surgeries, says Ellen Ash,
specialty resources nurse for gynecology and robotic surgery.
is room for growth, still," Ash says. "We need another system. We're
hoping to get a second by trying to get more donations."
Mercy Health Partners, twelve doctors are trained on the da Vinci, six
each at Mercy Fairfield and Jewish Hospital. Both sites have one da
One of those surgeons is Dr. Julia Lee,
who was the first doctor with Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
Inc. to embrace the da Vinci. She performs surgeries at Mercy
Fairfield. After seeing her successes and learning more, four more at
her practice have decided to train on the machine.
fast is the technology taking root? Consider: University Hospital
performed almost three times as many da Vinci surgeries in 2009 as it
did 2008 "" 367 to 145. By far the most popular surgeries are
gynecological and urological.
TriHealth has
long been the leader among area hospitals in robotic surgery, having
performed more than 2,500 procedures, including the first duo-surgeon
robotic-assisted surgery in the U.S.
At Jewish
Hospital, Dr. Elliott Fegelman is the only surgeon trained in Greater
Cincinnati to perform gastric bypass surgery on the da Vinci. He's now
performing all of his gastric bypass cases with robotic assistance.
and more doctors are wanting to get trained," says Lee, who estimates
she has done two da Vinci surgeries a month since December. "I think
basically (robotic-assisted surgery) is here to stay. I don't know that
it's going to pick up and spread very fast, but it's only going to get
more in demand."
More major technological advancements are happening at University Hospital in the area of imaging.
is the only area hospital using the $3.5 million Varian Trilogy system,
a major advancement in cancer treatment technology.
CT planning simulation establishes the exact contours of the tumor and
its locations during the breathing cycle. The Varian then takes a 3D
virtual simulation of it. Using real-time imaging data, and with the
help of a medical physicist who helps determine the best paths to the
tumor, radiation is delivered at 20 angles, like the spokes of a wheel
with the tumor in the center. Dynamic targeting gives the tumor the
heaviest doses of radiation. During traditional radiation therapy,
beams are aimed an inch around the tumor. With the Varian, it's
possible to treat tumors within millimeters. Higher, concentrated doses
mean fewer treatments.
"The Varian can treat
patients too sick for traditional surgery or whose lungs are in too bad
of shape," says University's Dr. Kevin Redmond, who said in April the
hospital had been using the machine for six months. "We'll proceed at a
careful pace to know whether it is better than surgery."
another imaging advancement is happening at University: Digital
Subtraction Chest X-rays, where the bones, or tissues, depending on
what needs to be seen, can be removed from the image. Sometimes a
lesion is hiding behind a bone, or is on one, and the dual energy X-ray
helps find it. University is the only area hospital doing the dual
energy X-rays on the $500,000 machine made by General Electric.
One thing is certain: It won't be the last advancement in robotics or imaging spearheaded by the local medical community.
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Paddling is important for fishing, yet under-utilized
The overwhelming majority of people who don't fish from shore fish out of a motorboat, and only a tiny fraction of anglers afloat fish out of paddle craft, be it a canoe or a kayak.
-Why is that?
This website features dozens of articles explaining the shortcomings of canoes and common fishing kayaks from every possible angle, including poor stability, poor tracking, limited range of travel and too small load capacity, dysfunctional storage, wetness and bad ergonomics. And let's not forget the inability to go in shallow water that's specific to another mode of human powered propulsion, namely pedal craft.
But paddling offers many advantages to anglers who fish from boats, due to various reasons –
What would you gain from fishing out of a motorboat that you can easily paddle?
Common fishing boats are too wide and heavy to allow for paddling to any meaningful distance, and this fact limits their use to deeper water than the shallow water accessible to craft that are typically propelled with paddles. In addition, the absolute reliance on the motor's propeller inhibits movement in another type of productive fisheries characterized by the abundance of seaweed and grass.
If you could paddle your motorboat as easily as you paddle a canoe or a kayak, you'd gain a lot in fishing terms, a.k.a. fishability:
Being able to paddle your fishing boat would open new places for you to launch from and beach in. This would be no less than a strategic advantage, since it would reduce your dependence on boat ramps, and save your precious fishing time from being wasted in driving to boat ramps that are few and far between, waiting for other boaters to launch and beach there, and performing difficult and lengthy maneuvers with your own boat and trailer.
But all this discussion about launching a motorboat just anywhere you feel like is moot, of course, unless your motorboat is lightweight enough to eliminate to need for transportation by trailer.
Is paddling a motorboat even an option?
It isn't an option when typical motorboats are concerned, since even the smallest and lightest ones are too heavy and too wide to allow for effective paddling. But the upcoming Wavewalk™ fishing boat from the 700 Series is different – It will weigh just 80 lbs, which is a fraction of the weight of a small boat, and in fact, it's even less than the weight of most large-size SOT and sit-in kayaks out there (a.k.a. barges), some of which weigh around 200 lbs without a motor… Furthermore, the W700 will be just 31″ wide, which is not wide compared to canoes or typical fishing kayaks, some of which reach up to 41″ at their waistline, a fact that prohibits anything remotely close to effective paddling, while delivering mediocre stability.
Its patented twinhull form will make the W700 stable enough for motorizing with a powerful outboard and for stand up fishing in tandem, and yet, it will be narrow enough to allow for a good paddling experience. Without ever requiring the use of a rudder, the W700 will track better than traditional kayaks do, and better than canoes, which track even worse than kayaks.
As far as serving as a microskiff (shallow water, flats fishing boat) the W700 will outperform other small microskiff who offer just motorizing and poling as means of propulsion – Being able to paddle this new craft would greatly increase your mobility in every dimension, from launching to moving in shallow water over long distances, getting over underwater obstacles and going through thick vegetation, as well as dealing with low tides and swift currents.
The best of both worlds, and some more –
The upcoming W700 Series is not just about enjoying the best of both worlds, I.E. motorboats and paddle craft. It will allow you to benefit from the combination of the most important features of these two classes of watercraft while adding new benefits that only Wavewalk™ kayaks can deliver –
It will be the Best Of Breed in the world of kayak fishing, both as a solo and two-person fishing kayak, and it will distinguish itself as the only trailer-free fishing boat that you can paddle and car-top easily and effectively either solo or with a two person crew –
A trailer-free fishing boat that you can paddle and pole easily together with a fishing buddy or just by yourself.
Legal restrictions on motorizing
And let's not forget that some of the most productive fisheries in your state may be Non Motor Zones (NMZ), namely restricted to non-motorized fishing – Yet another reason to appreciate a boat that you can easily car-top and paddle by yourself, and together with a fishing buddy.


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(Collected Editions is a listing of the various trade paperbacks, hardcovers, omnibuses, etc. that are in my Superman collection. The goal is to not only inventory my collection of trades, hardcovers, etc. but also to display said collection and produce something resembling a resource for other Superman readers, collectors and fans.)
- Released on November 11, 2006
- Original price is $19.99
- 208 pages
- Cover artist Jerry Ordway
- Introduction by Mike Carlin
- "To Laugh and Die in Metropolis" from Superman (Vol. 2) #9
- "Gang War Part 1: From the Streets to the Streets!" from Adventures of Superman #432
- "…A Walk on the Darkside!" from Action Comics #592
- "The Suicide Snare" from Action Comics #593
- "The Super Menace of Metropolis!" from Superman (Vol. 2) #10
- "Gang War Part 2: a tragedy in five acts" from Adventures of Superman #433
- "The Name Game" from Superman (Vol. 2) #11
- "Gang War Part 3: Shambles" from Adventures of Superman #434
- "The Circle Turns" from Adventures of Superman #435
- Cover Gallery
- The introduction by Mike Carlin details his own history with Superman (he and the big guy go way back) and how he came to edit the Superman titles. I have very few real life heroes but if I made a list Mike Carlin would be on it mainly for his contribution to Superman but also because he edited the books during my formative years.
- Leading off with the main story from Superman #9 was a strong way to open this trade. However…
- Metropolis 900 Milesis missing. For those that only read these issues in this trade there was this amazing Lex Luthor story in the back of Superman #9 called Metropolis 900 Miles. The story was pretty simple; Lex stops by a roadside diner and makes an indecent proposal to one of the waitresses. The ending solidified that this Lex Luthor was E-V-I-L. And that story is not in this book. Which is disappointing.
- I mean it would have fit nicely right before Superman #10.
- Seriously.
- It would have.
- Anyway…
- The placing of issues is once again eyebrow raising in this trade. I liked that they put Action Comics #592 and #593 one right after the other. It just makes sense. Again, however…
- Gang War, the three issue storyline that ran through Adventures of Superman #s 432-434 is not put one right after the other. I think this was a misstep. The story flows much better when read altogether and this was a good opportunity to do that. Not the worst thing that could happen but still.
- This collection contains the first appearance of Gangbuster. It is not the first appearance of Jose Delgado. Neither is Adventures of Superman #432, by the way. Two editions of Who's Who got that wrong. Jose first appeared in a blink and you'll miss him panel in Adventures of Superman #428. This might seem nit picky, but I produce a blog about Superman so this sort of thing is to be expected.
- This collection also contains the first Post-Crisis appearance of Mr. Mxyzptlk. It's very keen.
- The final issue in this collection is Adventures of Superman #435, which not only has an amazing cover by Jerry Ordway but also marks the last issue in Marv Wolfman's run on the title. It was kind of a lackluster end too but according to Wolfman he was burned out at this point so that makes sense. It's a shame too because his Pre-Crisis Superman work was amazing and there were so many elements of his twelve issues that I liked quite a bit.
- The cover gallery is full sized this time out, which is also keen.
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SEAMEO SPAFA is the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts. It is based in Bangkok Thailand.
SPAFA's objectives:
- Promote awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of Southeast Asian countries;
- Help enrich cultural activities in the region;
- Strengthen professional competence in the fields of archaeology and fine arts through sharing of resources and experiences on a regional basis;
- Increase understanding among the countries of Southeast Asia through collaboration in archaeological and fine arts programmes.


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Turbulent Tides at Portland Head Light
The infamous Portland Head Light on a choppy summer's day. The last place I'd want to be is down in those turbulent waters below the headland. It would take very little from Mother Nature to turn something beautiful into a catastrophe with one false step.
Shimmering Sands at The Pier
So it's 4:27am on a Tuesday morning. Baby has been fed and changed, but the midnight oil still burns in his tiny belly. So what shall we do? I'll tell you about the amazing world outside of doors. A place where wet sands burn orange and shimmer like the sky. I can't wait to take you there...but for now let's rest little man...
Fort Williams - Rushing Water
It's one of the most photographed locations in all of New England, but there's a darn good reason for it. Fort Williams and the iconic Portland Head Light have so many personalities depending on the weather and tide that each visit presents something new. That's why it continues to draw me back: to capture the true essence of southern Maine and its rocky coast.
Frozen Sunrise
There were some big ice covered rocks on Old Orchard Beach last winter, and they were accompanied by some ghostly ice pilings holding up the pier. In Maine, -1˚F isn't that cold, but it sure creates a beautiful ice world.
Ghosts on a Cold Winter Day
Ghosts on a cold winter day hide below the pier at Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Casco Bay Lines Reflection
Commercial Street in Portland's Old Port can be a busy place during the summer months. To escape the mob I venture to the ferry terminal to sit and watch the bayliners pull up, or sometimes head out to the quiet islands off the coast to find some privacy.
Breakwater Dawn - Spring Point
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is a beacon on the outskirts of Portland's busy harbor. On this brisk morning, though, I had it all to myself. The sun's rays cut like knives through the cold ocean breeze and left amazing textures on the broken granite. What a morning to be on the coast!
Littlejohn Landing Sunrise
They say that Maine has more coastline than all of California. This might be hard to conceptualize, but easier to understand when you see it in person. With so many little coves and inlets, you start to grasp what the state actually touches. And did I mention these coves are a haven for calm waters?
Predawn Bliss at Ram Island
A beacon of hope and forewarning, Ram Island Light has stood outside the waters of Portland harbor for many years, protecting voyagers and astounding viewers.
A Moment in Time at Sandy Point
Sandy Point looks back to the mainland from Cousins Island, a spit of land standing off the coast of Yarmouth, Maine. Low tide brings calm waters and great reflections, even if the clouds high above are moving out to sea. This was a long exposure, yet just a moment in time.
Golden Hour on the Jetty
Golden rays of light spill across the massive broken slabs at Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. Usually seen early in the morning, this is an alternative capture during the waning hours before sunset.
A Blaze of Red to Show the Way
They call this the "quiet side" of Acadia for a good reason. It leaves all the crowds behind and guarantees peace and solitude of the finest kind. What a sight to see during peak fall foliage! Thanks again Acadia Mountain...
Winter Sets in at Georgetown
5 Islands Lobster Co is a bustling little port in the summer, but come winter its pace slows as arctic air settles over the cove and brings frigid temperatures to the coastal inhabitants.
Golden Rays and Icy Fog
As the arctic air mass hovered over Portland Harbor, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse suddenly became engulfed in a massive cloud of sea smoke. Golden rays of sunlight began to trace the morning sky, but the jetty stayed dark and silent. Only the slightest breeze moved the icy curtain while soft waves lapped at the rocky shore.
Smoke along the Rocky Coast
When temperatures dip below zero in Maine a wonderful thing happens: sea smoke appears on the chilly ocean waves and nestles up to the broken coastline. And off the rugged shores of Cape Elizabeth, it seems to be the perfect compliment to Portland Head Light's iconic view.
Frozen Ghost
As the warmer ocean waters outside Portland Maine interact with the sub zero temperatures of the air above, beautiful plumes of sea smoke are produced. This day was a mere -6˚F, but with little to no wind the billowing cloud hung over Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse like an icy curtain.
Dawn Breaks on Back Cove
Dawn breaks on the trestle of Back Cove and Portland Maine slowly comes alive. As the waters begin to chop more heavily, sea gulls fly by with hardly a notice.
Tidal Glow
The beaches of southern Maine tend to be long flat expanses of fine gray sands. High tide leaves little room to play against the beach houses, but low tide offers plenty to explore. Higgins Beach is no exception, and the tidal pools the retreating ocean leaves behind are simply stunning during sunrise.
The Textured Sands of Higgins Beach
It's an ever changing world where ocean meets land. And the rare space in the tidal zone changes with each passing day. These sand ridges at Higgins Beach are a fleeting beauty, like much of the world at the edge of the sea.
Evening on the Cutler Coast
There's a lot of coastline to explore in Maine, but one of my favorites is the Western Head Preserve in Cutler. With glacier cut ledges that have stood the test of time, this is a rugged and beautiful landscape.
Golden Hour Cliff Walk
Prouts Neck is a very exclusive part of Maine, and for good reason. It's views like this that take your breath away and mesmerize even the most seasoned travelers.
Snow Squall at Town Landing
The snow squall at the Falmouth Town Landing socked in the pier and everything around it. The ocean calmed, just before the winds started to blow.
Colorful Evening at Spring Point
There is never a bad time to visit Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, but this sunset was particularly special. With the tide ebbing outward it made for a smooth and calming view.
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- Work flexible hours in the community to suit your lifestyle– get out of the office and facility!
- Competitive pay rates - $24.76 - $27.84 p/hr + 25% casual loading (dependent on qualifications)
- Perfect opportunity for 2nd/3rd year EEN/RN Students as well as Cert III / Cert IV Individual Support students due to finish their course
- Generous reimbursement for kilometres travelled between clients
- Free training courses provided and opportunities to develop
- Access to exclusive NFP Salary Packaging
- Multiple positions available
- Working across the Northern Melbourne Region
Who are we?
Founded in 1989, Wintringham is a specialist not-for-profit organisation that provides an extensive range of aged care, housing and related support services to elderly men and women who come from a homeless or financially disadvantaged background. We employ over 750 staff and our Community Care programs see our employees assist our clients in their homes and in the community. As an organisation that advocates for social justice, we are committed to upholding our values of options, dignity and rights for our clients as well as our employees.
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We are currently seeking flexible and experienced Personal Care Assistants to join our team on a casual basis to work across our community program based in the Northern Melbourne suburbs (your home base will be located in Ascot Vale). If you are seeking a flexible workplace that caters to your availability and gets you out of an office or facility, then look no further.
So – what is a day in the life of a Personal Care Assistant?
No two days will be the same in this fast paced and dynamic role. In your new role, some of the requirements will include:
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Over 50 local standouts will be at Dell Diamond in a few weeks for the Austin Area Baseball Coaches Association�s annual all-star game. First pitch for the senior showcase is set for 6 p.m. on June 12, which is a day after Dell Diamond hosts the University Interscholastic League�s Class 6A title game.
Cedar Park�s Kris Gawriluk and East View�s Matt Pullen will be the head coach on the North team, while the South all-stars will be led by LBJ�s Ruben Covarrubias and Steven Garcia of St. Andrew�s.
Here are the rosters for the AABCA All-Star Game:
NORTH TEAM: Vista Ridge 3B Zach Walsh; Pflugerville P Johnny Panatex; Thorndale OF Tyler Richter; Taylor P Justin Rumley; Hutto P Tristen Bayless; Llano C Brett Sorenson; Cedar Park OF Jack Walsh; Georgetown 3B Ty Markee; Stony Point SS Nic Garza; Georgetown 2B Tyler Mendoza; Round Rock SS Ben Ostrominski; Leander OF Cameron Castillo; Lanier C Osvaldo Larios; Leander 2B Jason McCall; Georgetown P Austin Weaver; Taylor 1B Ryland Cox; Vista Ridge OF Gannon Reiswig; East View DH Corbin Truslow; McNeil P Ryan Keesee; McNeil DH Cam Davis; Salado P Cody Wolf; Round Rock 1B Mason Thompson; Stony Point OF Cameron Richardson; Round Rock C Ryan Clouse; Vista Ridge P Kragen Kechely; Round Rock OF Cameron Blake
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Many boys rarely get an opportunity to experience hunting and fishing firsthand, so these books give them a sense of what it is like to hunt big game and use that skill to keep yourself alive.
In addition, the protaganist is a 14-year-old boy who is a "double" fish out of water, not only is he the only commoner in a military academy for the sons and daughters of noble families, he is also part Neanderthal in a lost civilization existing 13,000 years ago. And if anyone finds out that he has Neanderthal blood, the laws of their society forbid racial mixing with Neanderthal slaves and he and his family will be put to death.
Top that off with the fact that Arken begins the series by being very short and being bullied and manages to overcome these obstacles through wit and tenacity and I feel it is an inspiring message to young boys and the problems they face in society today.
This unique book is by Alex Paul and is the first of a series of seven books. Alex lives in Portland, OR. Many of his childhood experiences helped craft his books. He grew up in small Oregon logging towns, mainly Mill City on the N. Santiam River. His parents were British colonialists who escaped Hong Kong on the last ocean liner that left before the Japanese invasion the same day Pearl Harbor was hit. They emigrated to Canada and both served in the war, his father in Canadian infantry and his mother in the WAC. After the war his father got a degree in English and they moved to the US where he had a career as a teacher in small Oregon towns.
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The 20-year-old has been sidelined since he suffered knee ligament damage during a 1-1 draw with Ipswich in February.
"Things are progressing well and I've started to do more in the gym," he told the club's official website.
"I'm not quite running yet, but things seem to be coming along well.
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Earlier, I wrote that:
Craig… seems to understand the scientific issues better than [his opponents] do. On top of that, he always understands the philosophical issues better than they do.
Penneyworth asks:
These sweeping assertions are [wildly] optimistic… Most of us could come up with enough counter examples to [Craig's] claims… to fill a book. So could you, and that is why it baffles me that you would say such nonsense.
Why is it that you constantly over-credit him with this tone of reverent awe? Is it because you see him as the best contender for the cause of Yahweh, and since he is the best they've got, he should be elevated to the same level as those who actually make sound arguments for the sake of some sort of affirmative action?
Is it that parental authority and hypnotic, preachy self assurance that he has mastered through years of evangelism? Do you think Christians will be more open to you if they think you are giving them a fair chance seeing as you sing his praises? Is it his witty little ad hominems that he offers up in his debates to make his fans cheer? Because his arguments do not work. Even his baby, the KCA, falls flat at every turn. The wild assertion that minds can exist out of time and space and with no brain is just one example.
What gives?
Why do I write about Craig so much?
No doubt, I cover the work of Bill Craig more than the work of anybody else – theist or atheist. Of about 240 posts on this site, I count at least 24 posts focused on Craig and his arguments. One out of every 10 posts! Why?
- Craig's work – his writings and debates – are more numerous and accessible than those of any comparable apologist.
- Unlike Lee Strobel or other major apologists, Craig has decades of important published work in the two most important fields relevant to Christian apologetics: philosophy of religion and Historical Jesus studies.
- Craig has repeated his arguments so many times that his responses to almost every objection you can imagine are available somewhere (whether or not they are persuasive).
- Craig still interacts with his fans and critics constantly.
- Craig writes scholarly articles but also does a good job of translating his work for the layman.
"Most of us could come up with enough counter examples to [Craig's] claims… to fill a book."
This is true of almost any philosophical topic, which is why these topics still belong to philosophy and not science.
It is quite easy to fill a book with counter-examples and counter-arguments regarding D.M. Armstrong's position on universals, but nobody thinks that Armstrong is naive or silly or not worth taking seriously. And the same is true for hundreds of positions in philosophy: Jaynes' position on probabilistic logic, Sayre-McCord's definition and Shafer-Landau's defense of moral realism, Dennett's take on consciousness, Chomsky's linguistic theory, Kuhn's philosophy of science, and so on.
"Why is it that you constantly over-credit [Craig] with this tone of reverent awe?"
I am rather impressed that Craig is a genuine expert in both philosophy of religion and Historical Jesus studies. I am impressed that he has published so many scholarly articles and books. I am impressed with his skilled debate performances, which he can deliver equally well in English or German. I am impressed with his understanding of cosmology and the philosophy of physics. Craig is an impressive guy in many ways.
In other ways, he is not so impressive. For example, when he speaks on faith and reason, moral values, God's morality, Christian politics, and a host of topics I haven't yet addressed. I've written some pretty harsh criticism of Craig, and will continue to do so.
Do I think Craig is the best Christian apologist, so he should be elevated to the ranks of people who make sound arguments for, say, some sort of affirmative action?
Actually, I think Richard Swinburne is the most formidable defender of Christianity. His The Existence of God is one of the few Christian books to take seriously the problem of magical explanations.
But, I'd like to know… who are these people who make sound arguments for "some sort of affirmative action"? Most arguments in ethics or politics are irritatingly vague and weak compared to, say, Craig's Kalam Cosmological Argument.
"Is it that parental authority and hypnotic, preachy self assurance that he has mastered through years of evangelism?"
No. That shit is a turnoff.
"Is it his witty little ad hominems that he offers up in his debates to make his fans cheer?"
Lol, no.
"The wild assertion that minds can exist out of time and space [is an example of his failed arguments.]"
"Do you think Christians will be more open to you if they think you are giving them a fair chance seeing as you sing his praises?"
More importantly, I try to encourage what I like and discourage what I don't. So I praise Craig when he:
- Offers clear and logically valid arguments (unlike most of his opponents).
- Spends decades studying and researching in the fields he discusses.
- Gives clear and succinct rebuttals to his opponents arguments during debate.
And so on. I also criticize Craig when he:
- Uses a double standard when evaluating general morality and God's morality.
- Uses a double standard when evaluating the epistemic merits of the "inner witness" of Christianity versus the inner witness of other religions.
- Doesn't respond to the most important rebuttals to his work.
And so on. I encourage what I want to see more of, and discourage what I want to see less of. This strategy makes sense to me.
Perhaps the Atheist Tribe doesn't like it when I say something nice about a Christian apologist. Or have I misunderstood?
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Ban Ki-moon Makes Historic Visit To Antarctica
Secretary-General Ban makes historic visit to Antarctica
Ban Ki-moon today became the first United Nations Secretary-General to make an official visit to Antarctica as he travelled to the frozen continent to see first-hand the effects of climate change on its melting glaciers.
Mr. Ban, who has made a climate change a priority issue during his term as Secretary-General, received a briefing from scientists at a Chilean Air Force base in Antarctica before visiting the Collins Glaciers and then the Sejong Research Centre, UN spokesperson Farhan Haq told journalists in New York.
The Secretary-General is scheduled to return to Punta Arenas in southern Chile tonight to continue the South American stage of his tour. On Sunday he heads to Brazil to meet the country's President, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva.
Last night, Mr. Ban addressed the Ibero-American Summit in Santiago, the Chilean capital, where he told the audience that the UN's work is "intimately linked" with the need to promote social cohesion worldwide.
"Our very mission for peace, development and human rights depends on fostering inclusive societies that are stable, safe, just and tolerant - societies that respect diversity, equality of opportunity and participation of all," Mr. Ban said.
He stressed the importance of building and strengthening social cohesion to tackling several key challenges and issues faced by the UN, from climate change to migration to upholding indigenous rights and those of peoples with disabilities.
Earlier on Thursday, he met with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, where they discussed Chile's contributions to UN peacekeeping operations, especially in Haiti, as well as the country's efforts to achieving the series of anti-poverty targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
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Muziek uit het Noorden
Episode 103: Music from the North of the NetherlandsFirst aired: Saturday, 16 January 2016 at 17.00 hours
In Muziek uit het Noorden video clips are shown from artists from the northern of the Netherlands. From rock bands to Singer-songwriters, there is something for everyone! In this episode of Muziek uit het Noorden:
Kira - First Hello (from Groningen)
Kira is among other things known by the program 'The Best Singersongwriter of the Netherlands' of Giel Beelen. She is best described as cheerful, enthusiastic and active. That translates into her writing of her own songs.
Facebook: Kira
Twitter: @KiraDekker
Zipp – Laat het los (from Friesland)
Zipp is an energetic band, which consists solely of experienced musicians. This Frisian band was formed around vocalist Sipke de Boer. Sipke composes not only for Zipp, but also writes music (in very different styles) for other artists including Jelle B.
Website: www.zipplive.nl
Facebook: Zipp Live
Pieter van der Zweep – Je neemt me mee (from Groningen)
Pieter van der Zweep is a Dutch singer from Groningen. Perhaps for some an unknown singer, but he has a lot on his name. Pieter's career began in English. With the song 'Dreams', he instantly gain a place in a talent battle of the RTL4 show 'Life 4 You', Pieter was also in the final of the Radio 538 Demo Duel. In honor of the fifth anniversary of 100% NL DO and Pieter van der Zweep recorded the number 'Vijf Jaar'.
Website: www.pietermusic.nl
Facebook: Pieter van der Zweep
Twitter: @pietervdzweep
Dudettes - Yes (from Groningen)
The debut album Subconscious with the single 'Make It Loud' and 'How It Feels' gave the title 3FM Serious Talent. With a dose of energy, attitude and a concrete plan is the current team anticipating to the release of the new single.
Website: www.dudettes.nl
Facebook: Dudettes
Twitter: @DudettesNL
Haas - What if I had a Milli (from Drenthe)
Rapper Haas formerly played soccer at SC Heerenveen. He was a creative midfielder, but after four years of loyal service the club had other plans and wanted him to retrain as a defender. The then 18-year-old Haas decided to use his creativity in an entirely different ballgame namely: hip hop music.
Facebook: Haas
Twitter: @Haasjerapje


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Now the Call For Papers is closed, the organizers handpick a team of developers for the selection committee. The list of abstracts will be rated by each member in our rating tool on a scale of 1 - 10. The organizers average up the ratings and do some manual review for statistical outliers. With this in hand, they begin making final picks.
The scores from the selection committee are leading but a few other factors are involved. We try to ensure a wide variety of presentations, not only talks about frameworks or APIs. We also look for a balance between well-known veterans and exciting young upstarts. Finally, submitting multiple talks may work in your favor if you request travel expenses. In short, we prefer exciting content over exciting presentations (although both doesn't hurt) so hit us with your best topics.
If you're selected, you'll receive a confirmation email, followed by more details as the event draws closer. Our speaker package will cover your travel, hotel expenses and a free tickets to the conference. We expect to release the schedule within six weeks of the CFP closing. If you're not accepted, then remember that every year our uncon is open to all talks and the winner receives a guaranteed spot at next year's conference.
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