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LLI Spotlight: Avi Bernstein, Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (BOLLI) at Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass.
LLI Spotlight: Avi Bernstein, Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (BOLLI) at Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass.
By Peter Spiers
BOLLI at Brandeis University was founded in 2000 by Dr. Bernard Reisman, then a professor emeritus at Brandeis, as the Brandeis Adult Learning Institute. Conceived from the beginning as "a small liberal arts college within a research university," the Institute grew quickly and applied for and received an Osher endowment grant in 2006. BOLLI is one of four programs that make up Brandeis's Raab School of Continuing Studies, which also offers online Master's Degree, Summer School, and Continuing Studies programs to non-traditional students. Membership fluctuates seasonally between 500 and 600, and members choose from five membership levels, ranging in cost from $675 for the "Annual Comprehensive" plan to $265 for the "Snowbird" plan. All members receive free parking, access to a distinguished lunch and learn speakers series, special interest groups, an exercise class, and discounted tickets to Brandeis faculty led intensive seminars. BOLLI is managed by a full-time staff of three—a director, an assistant director, and a program coordinator—and governed informally by an Advisory Council comprised of standing committee chairs and member liaisons. About a quarter of members have an affiliation with Brandeis, as alumni, retired faculty or staff, or the parent or grandparent of a current Brandeis student. Avi Bernstein, in his sixth year as Director, says that during his tenure he's watched the organization "explode in terms of diversity," an accomplishment he's very proud of.
What do you consider your major responsibilities at BOLLI? My primary focus is on building a high-capacity organization, and I include both paid staff and volunteers in that undertaking. We work hard to make volunteerism attractive, and that means creating serious, meaningful roles for serious, competent people. Second is serving as the champion of the program within the University community and to outside audiences and constituencies. Third is solving a myriad of problems that arise and might derail the satisfaction of members, prospective members, or study group leaders.
How does curriculum development work at BOLLI? What are some favorite courses you offer? Our curriculum committee produces about a hundred courses a year; the committee does the heavy lifting and they make the curriculum decisions. They find new course ideas by listening carefully to members, by keeping an eye out for potential new study leaders in the member ranks, and working closely with veteran study leaders who are invested in maintaining a strong curriculum. A Coordinating Group, made up of Chairs and former Chairs of the Curriculum and Study Group Support Committees, and me, conduct member focus group to discover new study group leaders. We also work closely with Brandeis graduate students, who receive a small honorarium and gain teaching experience by serving as study group leaders or by augmenting other courses with guest lectures on their topic of expertise. We will likely have a course on genetics in the spring, for example, in which a graduate student will teach on the neuroscience of decision-making. Graduate students tell us that teaching at BOLLI is often more rewarding than teaching undergraduates!
We have many study group leaders who have real followings. Our resident art historian has taught several courses on the history of modern art—her course this fall is "The Birth of Modernism in Bohemian Paris." Another popular course takes participants into Sanders Theater at Harvard—via an edX MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) taught by Michael Sandel—in a course called "What's the Right Thing to Do? What is Just?" Film courses at BOLLI—we call them "Reel Literature"—are so popular we sometimes devote a double class period to them. We use a lottery system to fill classes so members don't feel pressure to sign up in the first minutes registration is open. Current events also drive our curriculum, and we strive to be edgy and relevant without being overly controversial. Current political concerns are getting a thorough airing in a course this term called "Resistance and Resilience in Politics—and in Life."
We don't formally train new study group leaders, but our Study Group Support Committee runs frequent workshops where leaders can discuss pedagogy and the psychological and emotional aspects of teaching. We're fortunate to have many, many experienced educators in our ranks with a wealth of experience and knowledge and an eagerness to support each other. We review course evaluations very carefully and make sure group leaders learn from them. Only rarely have study group leaders not been invited back because of poor evaluations.
The focus of our study groups is the liberal arts curriculum. Extra-curricular activities also have a healthy place at BOLLI, however. Our Special Interest Groups bring together members with a shared passion for photography, fiction writing, and theater outings, for example. And many of our members enjoy coming together informally at BOLLI to enjoy the latest short story from The New Yorker.
What's a feature or aspect of BOLLI you consider special or unique? Our members are a very intellectually curious crowd, and they're attracted to BOLLI for all the reasons that make Brandeis itself a special place. The University has a progressive view of history and a social change orientation that encourages the entire university community to thoughtfully engage with history, culture, and current events. Jewish traditions, part of the historical background of the institution, teach a reverence for learning and a delight in interpreting texts. These values undergird a program that welcomes everyone and elevates the entire community's learning.
What developments do you see in the future for your LLI or for the lifelong learning movement more broadly? We see more and more integration of technology into the classroom or, in some cases, the "flipped classroom" where participants, for example, might view an online lecture on their own time and use classroom time for discussion. The "Justice" course using a Harvard MOOC is an example of this. Our objective is to use technology as a tool without eclipsing face-to-face communication, and to succeed we'll need to develop resources such as a Help Desk to help our members successfully navigate this environment.
What did you do before you came to BOLLI? I have a doctorate in Philosophy and Religion from Stanford University and, before coming to BOLLI in 2012, I served in various administrative and faculty roles at Hebrew College in Newton, Mass. The adult learning model there was financially unsustainable, but provided me with an object lesson in how to create a sustainable one: I was attracted to BOLLI's model of peer learning and meaningful volunteerism in this connection. Our members possess incredible expertise in topics ranging from non-profit governance to workflow. They're really wonderful.
Where would you most like to travel to that you haven't visited already? I'm leading a course this fall called "Crime and Punishment and Moral Turmoil in the 21st Century." I'm interested in places presented in intriguing ways in literature, so naturally St. Petersburg in Russia is at the top of my list right now.
Tell me about a book you've read or podcast you've listened to that you would recommend to others? Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky of course! Against the nihilism of the 1860s, Dostoevsky grapples with the question of whether there are universal human ideals. It's still fresh.


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Thu 15 Nov 2012
New Mixtape: Action Bronson & The Alchemist "Rare Chandeliers"Posted by Mr.North under Mixtapes
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The moment has finally arrived. After Action Bronson brought us Blue Chips, Bronsonlino teams up with The Alchemist with their free project, Rare Chandeliers. Styles P, SchoolBoy Q, Evidence, Sean Price, Roc Marciano, and more appear on the 14-track mixtape lead by the hilarious single/video "The Symbol."
Download Rare Chandeliers after the jump…..
Action Bronson & The Alchemist – Rare Chandeliers (Tracklisting):
1. Big Body Bes (Intro)
2. Rare Chandeliers
3. The Symbol
4. Sylvester Lundgren (Feat. Meyhem Lauren & Ag Da Coroner)
5. Randy The Musical
6. Demolition Men (Feat. Schoolboy Q)
7. Eggs On The Third Floor
8. Modern Day Revelations (Feat. Roc Marciano)
9. Dennis Haskins
10. Bitch I Deserve You (Feat. Evidence)
11. Gateway To Wizardy (Feat. Styles P)
12. Bathtub 8 (Feat. Deep)
13. Blood Of The Goat (Feat. Big Twin & Sean Price)
14. Mike Vick
DOWNLOAD: Action Bronson & The Alchemist – Rare Chandeliers (Mixtape)
Previously: Action Bronson – "The Symbol" (Video)
9 Responses to "New Mixtape: Action Bronson & The Alchemist "Rare Chandeliers""
Ben Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
MikeLo Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
One of my new fav rappers! Dl all his albums & mix tapes , def top 5 reppin queens the hardest. If your a 80's baby & miss the golden era of rap. Check my boy out . Salute
P.s miss info I FUCKING LOVE YOU!!!!!
Miss Info Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
wow. Thank you : )
Flowdini Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
eh … i think i expected more , and disappointed my self. not to say it's wack by any means , but eh , not spectacular.
SNOTBOOGIE Says:
November 16th, 2012 at 1:38 am
Man fuck what you heard. This shit is so fire i had to call out sick. Bitch I deserve you goes hard. Sylvester lundgren and randy the musical back to back is pure dopeness.
Flowdini Says:
November 16th, 2012 at 11:55 am
again , it's not wack , but it's not spectacular … most def better then 99% of the bullshit out now , but eh … 1999 goes harder in my opinion.
Slimm Says:
November 16th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
This shit here is mean.
Jay Says:
November 16th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
This is spectacular..I can't front I thought it was just solid when i first heard it. But the more I listen to it and dig into actions lyrics it's insane. PRODUCTION on point of course…1999 and this is a tough comparison tho..Badass and bronson have a collab coming up
Bryan from Queens Says:
November 16th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally some new music worth downloading. Thank you Info!!!!!!


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President Trump with a big warning for North Korea during his address to the United Nations.
FOX's Jon Decker reports:
Addressing the U.N. General Assembly for the first time, President Trump had a stern warning for North Korea if it continues threatening the U.S. and countries in the region.
(President Trump) "The United States has great strength and patience, but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea."
President Trump also said it was "an outrage" that some nations would trade with Pyongyang as well as arm the North Korean government .
He also called the Iran nuclear deal an "embarrassment."
At the White House, Jon Decker, FOX News.


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The Skaters Of Calgary
You may remember my post on the Skaters of Seville, if not it is here. There was another reason for our interest (insert parental pride here). That is the talents of our sons as aggressive roller-blading. Basically, like doing skateboard type tricks, but on roller blades. I bring this up as our youngest popped a video on Facebook which made think of, first, Seville, and second, how good he is on his skates. Take a moment and watch the video.
Pretty cool. Wish I was still agile enough to do that.
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Posted on March 21, 2013, in Alberta, Calgary, Canada, General, Sports and tagged Aggressive Skating, Parental Pride, Roller skating, Seville. Bookmark the permalink. 5 Comments.


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last few years and newer homes built on them. There are no deed restrictions or CDD fees here. You are also part of the City of St Augustine. Located right at the base of the Bridge, when there are festivities going on downtown, it is quite convenient to join in.Surrounded on three sides by water, it is a peaceful neighborhood where residents are able to enjoy nature. The community is very friendly and a lot of the people, who live here, walk or bike in the neighborhood. There are neighborhood parks in the community, nearby restaurants and a local market. There is also a small park along the water at Salt Run, where many people fish, kayak or windsurf.
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The University of Alaska Board of Regents held their spring meeting at the Kenai River Campus in Soldotna late last week. Each year, the Board travels to one of the University's satellite campuses for their April meeting. In addition to conducting regular business, these spring gatherings give the local campuses an opportunity to showcase their facilities and programs to the entire Board.
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How do I create a Nutrikids account for my child?
MySchoolBucks is your online portal to see information and pay your child's school meals.
- First - Create an account on MySchoolBucks. Click here to access MySchoolBucks
- Second - Use your account on mySchoolBucks and add your students. If you have multiple children, you can make multiple deposits for each child during your transaction.
- Third - Make a payment. The deposit amount can be placed against a credit card, debit card or your checking account. All payments are encrypted and securely processed through the MySchoolBucks website. All payments are quickly credited to your child's account.
How can I put money into my child's account?
You may put money into an account by sending cash or a check to school with your child. The money will be deposited in your child's account at no extra cost. We recommend for speed and convenience making online payments via MySchoolBucks.
What if I have more than one child?
The online system allows you to enter each child separately and indicate how much money goes into the account. If you choose to send cash or checks, send to the appropriate school with the dollar amount specified for each child.
My child has a peanut allergy. Does NutriKids show that?
If we are informed of a child's special dietary need it will be programmed into the system to alert the lunch personnel.
What if I forget my pin number?
What if my child forgets his/her pin number?
First, the PIN number will stay for your child throughout his/her school career. If your child forgets it at lunch, we can look them up by last name or homeroom assignment.
How will I know if the account is low on money?
If it is an older student, we will inform them on the lunch line. Plus for all students an email or a letter will be sent home.
Can I limit how much my child spends?
Yes, you may set a spending limit or not allow any extra purchases at all.
Can my child buy extras using this system?
Yes, money can be used for extras and we can track your child's spending. If you qualify for free/reduced lunches, you may still add money to an account for extras.
Will cash still be accepted for meal payment?
Yes, at any time for a lunch or extras transaction. Although we recommend having an account, it is MUCH easier for your child
What if my child has a free or reduced lunch?
Free and reduced students MUST reapply for the program each year. Click here for more info on the free-and-reduced lunch program.
If I have money in accounts for multiple children, can I transfer money between these accounts?
If I have money remaining in the student accounts at the end of the school year, what happens to that money?
The money will roll over into next year and remain in your child's account.
If I decide to put money by check into my child's account, who do I make the check out to?
Checks should be made payable to Weare Middle School.


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There is an abundance of local Dominican restaurants in the area
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Gri Gri Lagoon
Visit Gri Gri lagoon in the town of Rio San Juan. Rio San Juan is a 45 minute drive from…
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Break out the fancy champagne: Colorado was well-represented in the James Beard Award semifinalists, announced this morning. Considered to be the top honors for dining, our fine food and drink purveyors scored eight nominations, double what we had last year.
Boulder's Frasca Food and Wine made the short list of 20 semi-finalists for Outstanding Restaurant in the country. Again.
Newcomer Annette and its chef/owner Caroline Glover got nods for both Best New Restaurant and Best Chef: Southwest. Annette was also recognized by Bon Appétit last summer as one of the nation's best new restaurants.
Joining Glover in the Best Chef category are Dana Rodriguez of Work & Class and Alex Seidel of Mercantile Dining & Provision. The three will battle it out with 20 chefs from the region that includes Texas, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona.
Andy Clark of Louisville's Moxie Bread Co. was recognized in the Outstanding Baker category. Clark, a first-time semifinalist, got the news via a friend's text while working early this morning.
"It's obviously a tremendous honor to be selected for recognition like that, and I'm just totally blown away," he said. "To be up there with the amazing bakers and chefs that have been nominated is staggering. It's such an honor."
We've got some good drinks, too — The Little Nell in Aspen is a semi-finalist for Outstanding Wine Program and Todd Leopold of Leopold Bros. is nominated for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional.
Finalists will be announced on March 14 and winners will be crowned on May 7, so get your office pools going now.


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file suit for partition . the flat in bandra must be worth in crores . you should not agree to give her 50%of sale proceeds .
Hi, My grandmother (mothers mother) had bought property in Bandra West in a Catholic Society. She had 4 children, 3 Sons and 1 daughter (my mother), after she passed away, her elder son, entered the names of all 4 children as share holders on the property. His family has been living at the said property for the past 30-40 years. Now after his death, the other brothers and sister decided to sell the property or develop it. But the wife of the elder brother is not agreeing to sharing it @25% each, she has the following demands, sell the property to a builder, the builder should provide her 1 flat for her own accomodation, from the remainder value of the property, she wants it to be divided into 6 parts, 1 part to her, 2 parts to her 2 sons and the remaining 3 parts to the other 3 share holders. Could you let us know how to proceed, the other share holders are not ready for this arrangement and want to know how to proceed legally.
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file suit for partition . the flat in bandra must be worth in crores . you should not agree to give her 50%of sale proceeds .
file a partition suit rather agrreing to give share sale proceeds
Your Grand Mothers children (both male and female) have got rights to get equal share. File a partition suit.
The property has to be divided equally between the four children. The wife of the elder brother is not correct in making her demand.
Thank you all for your advice, will discuss this with my relatives. Savio
my plesure
thanks for your appreciation
Do not accede to her demands as she has no preferential right in the property. File a suit for partition to cull out your share in the property.
Thank you all once again, I have discussed with my cousins and we have another question. Currently my first aunt and her 2 sons along with their families is residing at the said property and they have said that they will not vacate the property if their demands are not met. My uncle had also filed a case against his son to have him removed, but he passed away before the case could be closed. Please advise.
never bow down to black mail tactics . you have to take legal proceedings to claim your share in the property . file suit for partition as advised
File a law suit for partition of property to cull out your share in the property.


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Take a good look, friends. What you are seeing here is true love. I fall for things on a daily basis (shoes, bags, clothes), but I rarely find myself head over heels smitten by anything. This Irving & Fine for Lucky Brand jacket was my downfall. I first saw it in People StyleWatch last month. When it finally launched on their site, it sold out in a matter of 24 hours. I finally tracked it down at Lucky (Austin's Barton Creek Mall) and picked it up Tuesday. It's all beaded and sequined and embroidered (sigh). I know it's kind of trendy this season with all the attention to global looks, but I have a feeling it'll stay in my closet for years. It just makes me happy. How I gravitate toward both rocker-esque and bohemian aesthetics at the same time will never make sense to me but I guess that's what personal style is all about. Again, not really maternity style but it works for everyone as you can tell by my growing bump. Continue reading
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I love destructed jeans. There. I said it. To say that I'm glad they're back is an understatement. Maybe it's my coming of age during the era of Hair Bands. Who knows? I'll readily admit that this look isn't for everyone, and it's especially not your stereotypical maternity look. And that's why I love it. It's me–pregnant or not. Continue reading


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" We were confident in the monetary system during the global recession, and we remain so more than ever now that things are on the upswing. Patience wins the day. "
" The monetary system of the United states is in dollars which are relatively strong in the world market, however, it seems that if there is a need for more money, they just print more. "


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A petition demanding justice for Cecil the lion is getting signatures faster than we can count
Thousands upon thousands of people have signed a petition demanding justice for Cecil the lion, who was killed by an American dentist named Dr. Walter Palmer during a bow-hunting trip in Zimbabwe earlier this month.
The petition, which was launched by user Ruth McD on The Petition Site on July 23, targets Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and calls on the country to stop issuing hunting permits that allow tourists to kill endangered animals.
Mugabe has not yet commented on the killing.
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, which issues the country's hunting permits, issued a statement on Tuesday that said as the "custodian of all wild animals in Zimbabwe," it only issues those permits for "animals on quota."
"In this case," the statement read, "both the professional hunter and land owner had no permit or quota to justify the offtake of the lion and therefore are liable for the illegal hunt."
Cecil, a beloved star of the country's popular safari tours, was shot with a bow and arrow by Palmer, who paid thousands of dollars for the opportunity.
Palmer is no stranger to big game. A blog post from 2010 showcased photos of the dentist with an elk, a bobcat and a bighorn sheep.
Cecil was no stranger to tourists. He was a popular figure in and around the park, and numerous YouTube videos show him calmly walking alongside cars in the park as people snap photos and record videos.
It took more than 40 hours for Cecil to die after he was shot. A professional hunter eventually tracked down the injured animal, shot him and removed his head and skin as trophies.
Those have since been confiscated by the authorities as evidence.
Locals involved in the hunt, including the professional guide the dentist hired as well as the owner of the land which hosted the hunt, may now face poaching charges. They are due in court Aug. 6.
Zimbabwean police reportedly said they were "looking for Palmer," but the dentist says he has not been contacted by any authorities there or in the U.S. about the death of the lion. He says he will "assist them in any inquiries" should they get in contact.
In a statement issued Tuesday amid an uproar over the killing, Palmer said he thought "everything about this trip was legal and properly handled and conducted."
He added that he "had no idea that the lion I took was a known, local favorite, was collared and part of a study until the end of the hunt."


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Our society wastes an astounding amount of food. Meanwhile, people in our own communities struggle with food insecurity or could use some help making tight budgets work.
That's where Seattle Food Rescue comes in. Founder Tim Jenkins told Josh Kelety at Capitol Hill Seattle about the organization he founded to help connect fresh, perishable foods that didn't sell at smaller grocery stores to people who could use some free food.
Inspired by Boulder Food Rescue, Seattle Food Rescue started by delivering primarily to food banks. But recently, the organization has expanded to serve affordable housing buildings directly.
America has a major food waste problem. That's why for the past two years Seattle Food Rescue—a small volunteer non-profit organization of mostly college students — has been biking to grocery stores around Central Seattle picking up excess consumable food and delivering the goods to food banks and community partners around the city. Now, Seattle Food Rescue is partnering with Capitol Hill Housing to bring groceries right to the doors of residents at several properties.
"In an ideal world, all the food waste would be diverted from landfills to people who need it," said Tim Jenkins, founder of Seattle Food Rescue. "That's where we'd like to be headed."
So why bicycles?
"I really liked the food distribution model that was focused around bicycles," said Jenkins. "So I took that model and brought it out to Seattle and I've been slowly but surely expanding it ever since."
Utilizing ten converted bicycle child carriers purchased on craigslist—which Jenkins says often get stolen because they are a "hot commodity—Seattle Food Rescue's army of thirteen to twenty primarily student volunteers transport roughly fifty pounds of food from local grocery stores five times a week.
A few weeks ago, I asked the question: What can Seattle's bike movement do to help end homelessness? Well, one way to help may be volunteering at Seattle Food Rescue, transforming your time and leg power into free food for people who could use it.
And if you know any grocery sellers who may be interested in donating to Seattle Food Rescue, have them email [email protected].


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German singer rapped for wiping Israel off the map
Bushido, son of a Tunisian immigrant and honored for 'successful integration,' posts controversial 'Free Palestine' image on Twitter
Raphael Ahren is the diplomatic correspondent at The Times of Israel.
A popular German gangster rapper with Arab roots has come under fire for ostensibly promoting a Middle East without Israel.
A small scandal erupted after newspapers reported that Bushido, who was born in Bonn to a Tunisian father and a German mother, had changed the profile picture of his Twitter account to an image reading "Free Palestine" and showing a map of the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean in the Palestinian national colors.
"The picture of this map does not serve peace; it sows hate," German Interior Minister Peter Friedrich told the Bild am Sonntag newspaper. "Bushido needs to remove this picture immediately from his Twitter page, otherwise he can no longer serve as an example of successful integration."
Other politicians have joined the chorus of condemnation. "Until now we knew of such images from Hamas and other extremist Palestinian organizations," said Ruprecht Polenz, the head of the Bundestag's Foreign Affairs Committee. "It's a scandal that a German musician who reaches many people questions Israel's right to exist," he told the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
Bushido, whose real name is Anis Mohamed Youssef Ferchichi, has 285,000 followers on Twitter. Despite his controversial lyrics, which have been criticized as homophobic, sexist and glorifying violence, he has sold millions of records in Germany and elsewhere and won several awards, including the MTV Europe Music Award in the category "Best German Act" twice.
In 2011, the mass-distribution weekly Bunte honored Bushido with a special "Bambi" award for "successful integration." Germany is home to a large Muslim immigrant community and integration of foreigners is one of the topics dominating the national agenda. In light of the rapper's controversial Twitter post, Bunte said it would "investigate the issue and act accordingly."
Bushido, for his part, has so far not responded to the German queries, though he is clearly aware of the controversy and its possible consequences.
"Bambi for sale," he tweeted late Sunday night.


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"There she goes…Miss America….." (Imagine that familiar refrain playing in the background), 17-year-old Teresa Scanlan from Nebraska beat out 52 other contestants for the title. Supposedly, every young girl wants to be Miss America (not me–I wanted to be a cowboy). The process demands rigorous competition at local levels, then statewide, and finally national levels.
It says so right in our Declaration of Independence: "All men (and women) are created equal… they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights. Among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Interesting enough, it doesn't say: "They'll enjoy an equal parsing out of attributes, those features of looks, stature, temperament, personality, and IQ known to gain one preeminent position in society."
It doesn't warn, either, that some will automatically ascend to premier positions because they are born to wealth or that they'll inherit lofty status due to the talents of those who preceded them.
In fact, all of those qualifiers are left out, meaning: We're all left to figure it out as we go forward….And we do.
Pardon me, but has anyone else thought it mildly annoying that the women who compete for the Miss America, Miss World, Miss USA contests appear have every category wrapped up?
For instance, a hypothetical Miss Alabama, Mary Sue Longford, "is a Phi Beta Kappa from UNC, who's just completed her doctorate in nuclear physics." But she's no "One trick pony" either, for she's got another doctorate in bio-fushion, with a minor in world health (ostensibly to round out her interests). This lovely creature jogs 5 miles a day, volunteer-reads weekly to children at a local elementary school, and serves at a soup kitchen on Saturdays.
My automatic question in that litany of virtue is: "When does she sleep?"
At the same time, our 23-year-old beauty stands at 5′ 10″ and sports lustrous hair, clear skin, perfect features, long taut legs, and can regale all with a perfect recitation of the chemical elements table–backwards.
While that's more than enough to send most of us wondering who's manning "the Fairness Meter" in Creation when humans attributes are divvied out, the talent component of competition begins, further distancing her from the rest of the female population. Here, Miss Alabama sits at a baby grand piano and begins her rhapsody, fingering the keys in heightened crescendo. After some moments of deft digital display, she opens her mouth to release a voice second only to the operatic genius of a Maria Callas, for hers is a a perfect combination of pitch, tone, and timber.
The rest of us marvel: "Wow! Why didn't I get any of that?"
Yes, it would appear that some within the human family are blessed with great advantage. Just look to the Mannings (Eli and Peyton) in professional football. Are we to believe that their father is so great a coach that he turned "average" sons into super-stars? Or is it that his sons are each simply blessed with remarkable athletic prowess, second to none, to begin with?
Patriot quarterback, Tom Brady (yes, Biddy's a serious fan) has GQ looks and athletic star-power and I'll predict his sons (he has two by different women) will capitalize on their stellar gene pool at some point. After all, easy-on-the-eyes Tom is married to none other than the gorgeous and leggy Gisele Bundschen, who is herself a world-class model (she's the one, too, who insisted she be paid in other than US currency when the American dollar tanked, meaning she's no slouch in the brains department, either.)
The Brady boys won't be alone, for we've seen any number of stars' offspring ride the coattails of a parent. The following capitalized on their looks, acting talent, and the requisite connections: Goldie Hawn's daughter, Kate Hudson, Blythe Danner's daughter, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Douglas followed Dad Kirk, Charlie Sheen stumbles in the path first left by his Dad, Martin. Even Will Smith's young kids have hit the stage. They all figure in that anointed batch.
Even if we get annoyed at the Kardashians for capitalizing on "What?" (we all haven't figured that out yet–but no problem: They have!), we still need recognize the girls came on the scene through a connective current they tapped. Their Dad, Robert Kardashian, was famed attorney and close friend to OJ, one of Simpson's famed "Dream Team," who sat beside him during the trial. In recent years, however, Kardashian died of esophogeal cancer, disenchanted with his former friend and client. In the meantime, Mom Kris married Olympic star Bruce Jenner, further insuring her girls were exposed to Hollywood royalty, and they've capitalized on this.
You know who Biddy thinks are REALLY impressive? The ones who come from "average" who then turn their lives into "remarkable." Now, in Biddy's impression, THAT'S real star power. But weigh in, please, on what you think of the "family" of mega-stars today. Wish you were one? Or are you content where you are?
(But click on the following link to see "Spawns of Celebrities" where the gene pool is pretty obvious and weigh in with your thoughts on "the Human Condition." Which of all the attributes are most important–in your estimation?)


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HP has just announced their new Slate tablet with a full color display, multimedia and reader functions. They've also got their new Android-based Smartbook on the table. They're keeping mum about specifications at the moment, so I'll keep you posted once they come out.
HP Slate: This tablet appears to be a 9 or 10 inch device that runs Windows 7, probably with some enhancements and dedicated software by HP (Touchsmart UI anyone?) to enhance the 'touch' experience, seeing it doesn't have any keyboard. The 9 (or 10) inch display is a touchscreen which supports multi-touch. Functions of the HP Slate include multimedia capabilities (music and video playback), photo viewing and "reading mode", supposedly via the Amazon Kindle app for PC. Of course, you can do all sorts of other stuff you do on your computer as it runs Windows 7.
So far, we can see the HP Slate's power on/off button at the top and what appears to be a volume control rocker. On the right side is a wireless on/off slot and 3.5 mm headphone jack. None of HP's videos or photos reveal what's on the left side of the HP Slate, which may or may not be deliberately hidden by creative camera angles.
HP says prototypes of the HP Slate will start appearing later this year (huh?!). Well, they'd better hurry up if they want to start selling these BEFORE Christmas 2010!
Here's a little 18 second promotional/mini-preview video of the HP Slate, courtesy of Hewlett Packard USA:
HP Android netbook: The HP Android smartbook (or netbook, whatever you prefer call these things) is not nearly as exciting as the HP Slate, but it appears to be a white HP Mini (looks like the Mini 110) with a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor in it and it runs Google's Android operating system. No word on pricing, availability or battery life so far.


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ACC Honor Roll: Week 10
Five football games involving ACC clubs that were exclusively league contests were played over the weekend, and each game was a blowout.
Even clubs such as Wake Forest, Georgia Tech and Virginia were on the positive ends if three lopsided affairs, another indication just about anything can happen in the ACC, which has to be the most difficult conference in the national to get a handle on.
With respect to Boston College QB Chase Rettig, WR Alex Amidon and LB Nick Clancy, Duke safety Jordon Byas and WR Jamison Crowder, Clemson S Rashard Hall, and LB Spencer Shuey and WR Sammy Watkins, Wake Forest LB Justin Jackson, Georgia Tech LBs Jeremiah Attaochu and Quayshgawn Nealy, Miami LB Eddie Johnson, N.C. State S Earl Wolff, Virginia DT Chris Brathwaite and CB Maurine Canady here are this week's Big Men on Campus:
Big Men On Campus
DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson – The junior wide receiver became the school's all-time leader in touchdown receptions by snagging four passes for 128 yards and three scores in a 56-20 rout at Duke. He passed the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the season and now has 22 career TD receptions.
Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest – The sophomore cornerback was in on seven tackles, had an interception and registered a pair of broken up passes in helping the Demon Deacons establish a tough mentality on defense in a 28-14 victory over visiting Boston College. Wake needed the victory to climb within one of becoming bowl eligible.
Duke Johnson, Miami – The freshman tailback was explosive during a stretch of the game when the Hurricanes opened up a lead over Virginia Tech, finishing the contest with 100 yards and a score on 11 carries in the 30-12 victory. The win helped put the Canes in the driver's seat to win the ACC's Coastal Division.
Kevin Parks, Virginia – The Cavaliers' tailback had one of his better performances in gaining 115 bruising yards and a touchdown on 25 rushing attempts in helping set a tone in a surprising 33-6 rout of NC State in Raleigh, NC.
Tajh Boyd, Clemson – The sensational junior quarterback completed 16 of 23 pass attempts for 344 yards. He tied a career-high with five TD passes for the second consecutive game and also was intercepted three times but ran for 72 yards and a score. Boyd has 10 TD passes and nearly 600 yards in the first halves of the last two contests.
Disappointment of the Week
N.C. State – Wolfpack coach Tom O'Brien said this was his best team before the season started, and it now sits at 5-4 after getting blown out, 33-6, at home by a Virginia team that had lost six consecutive games. North Carolina State does this seemingly every year, and with a trip to Clemson still remaining, it looks like 7-5 is the best State can do. Not good at all.
Player of the Week
Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest – The underrated wide receiver tied an ACC record with 16 receptions in a 28-14 home victory over Boston College on Saturday. Those catches went for 123 yards and three touchdowns, as the junior from Maryland has fully bounced back from an injury that forced him to miss a few for 123 yards and three touchdowns. Campanaro missed a few games earlier in the season.
Coach of the Week
Al Golden, Miami – This job has been a handful for Golden since he took it nearly two years ago in part because of his teams' unpredictability, which was the wild card again in last Thursday's 30-12 beating of visiting Virginia Tech. So-called experts thought that game could have gone anywhere, but Golden's troops were focused and attacked their plan.


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EastCliff beach is one of the two primary Bournemouth beaches and occupies the beach strand from just east of Bournemouth Pier up to Boscombe pier. It is about 1.5 miles in length. It is without doubt one of the cleanest and best cared for beaches in the country.
The beach (unsurprisingly) lies at the base of Bournemouth East Cliff. Above the beach, at the top of the cliff are a row of good quality hotels, mainly catering for family holidays. The beach itself is almost solely comprised of fine cream coloured sand and is about 60 meters wide.
Directly at the back of the beach is the promenade and access road called the Undercliff Drive. Bournemouth council has a row of beach huts along Undercliff Drive that can be hired on a daily basis ( no overnight sleeping allowed). Beach access is mainly from either from the Bournemouth Pier end or via the East Cliff Zig Zag. There is also a rather scenic cliff lift that runs from 09:15am through to 17:30 in the summer. The beach is heavily patrolled by lifeguards and has a zone and wrist band scheme for children, known as KidZone which helps to significantly reduce the risk of children getting lost on the crowded beach.
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Knit your own royal wedding by Fiona Goble — We're coming up on the one-year anniversary of the royal wedding, and what better time than now to knit your own in celebration! This book includes instructions for all the major players, and even comes with a fold-out backdrop you can use for taking photos of your creations. Who is your favorite? I think I like the Corgis best.


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Without a doubt, 2012 has been the year of Diplo. Between producing a track for hype-mongerer Azealia Banks, touring with Grimes and Skrillex, and scattering releases from his alter-ego Major Lazer, the man is inescapable. He even released a book. With quantity doesn't necessarily come quality, though, as we discover pretty quickly into his latest EP, Express Yourself.
The approach to Express Yourself's six tracks, for better or worse, mirrors Diplo's more recent live sets. Instead of taking the time to develop a groove a la "Percao" from the Decent Work days, we're given instant gratification. While still incorporating dance hall beats, the songs build too quickly from their mellow starts and various featured vocalists to schizophrenic explosions of warbled bass, leaving us to wonder if we even earned the drop.
That being said, Express Yourself is not a wholly bad collection of songs; half of them showcase Diplo's characteristic ear for taking disparate pieces and creating a coherent whole. The title track kicks things off strongly, with its dizzying vocals from up-and-coming bounce rapper Nicky Da B, whose choppy flow feels right at home among the simple beat and chorus of lasers. "Barely Standing" follows and is the definite highlight of the group. Canadian dubstep producer Datsik's appearance on the decks and Sabi's sultry vocals flow with Diplo as the intermediary, working successfully to meld the two into a sure-to-be club banger.
The EP derails during its second half. "Move Around", featuring Elephant Man and GTA, plays like a Major Lazer song gone awry. Instead of a beat that Beyonce might steal one day, the song grinds on nearly to the point of being unlistenable. Closer "Set It Off" offers a little redemption with the extended build and phenomenally named guests Lazerdisk Party Sex, but after the tumultuous 25-minute listen, that potential redemption might instead be relief that the album is over.
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*June 15--Rural education: Proposals are due for presentations at the 1999 National Rural Education Association's annual convention, sponsored by the NREA and Junior Achievement. The theme of the convention is "Youth/Adult Partnerships in Rural America," and proposals may be made on several topics within rural education. Contact: Joseph Newlin, NREA, 246 Educational Building, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523; (970) 491-7022; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.colostate.edu/Orgs/NREA.
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*April 1--Playwriting: Applications are due for the Young Playwrights Urban Retreat in New York City, sponsored by Young Playwrights Inc. Writers between the ages of 16 and 21 should send a two- to three-page creative-writing sample and include their names, telephone numbers, dates of birth, schools, and grade levels, along with a $50 deposit. The retreat costs $1,100, including all meals, theater tickets, and housing. Financial aid is available. Contact: YPI, Urban Retreat, 321 W. 44th St., Suite 906, New York, NY 10036; (212) 307-1140; Web site: www.youngplaywrights.org.
*April 15--Leadership training: Nominations are due for National Leadership Camp scholarships, sponsored by the Trust to Reach Education Excellence, a foundation established by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Principals or teachers must submit an application to nominate one economically disadvantaged student from their schools who they say would benefit from leadership training. Two letters of recommendation and a half-page essay written by the student should accompany the application. The scholarships cover the cost of registration and round-trip travel to one of eight camps across the country. Contact: NASSP, 1904 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191; Web site: www.nassp.org/tree.
June 15--Drug-abuse prevention: Submissions are due for the "Say No to Drugs" essay contest, sponsored by the Piano Princess, a musical group that performs a show called "Get High on Music Not Drugs." Students ages 8 to 17 are asked to write a 500-word essay about why they chose to stay drug- and alcohol-free. The first-place winner will receive $500, the second-place winner will get $300, and the third-place winner will receive $200. Contact: PP, 88 Petersburg Road, Petersburg, NJ 08270; Web site: www.pianoprincess.com.
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*May 21--Classroom software: Submissions are due for the 1999 Knowledge Adventure Success in Schools contest, sponsored by Knowledge Adventure, a multimedia educational software developer. K-12 educators and parents who home-school their children should submit an entry form along with a 200-word essay describing how the company's software has positively affected student learning. Five winners will each receive software worth approximately $500. Contact: KA, Customer Service, 19840 Pioneer Ave., Torrance, CA 90503; (800) 545-7677; Web site: www.educast.com.
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March 15--Public policy: Applications are due for the Ian Axford Fellowships in public policy, sponsored by the Commonwealth Fund of New York. The fellowship gives American educators at the midcareer level the opportunity to study, travel, and gain practical experience in public policy in New Zealand. The program aims to reinforce links between New Zealand and the United States, improve public-policy development, and build a network of public-policy experts on both sides of the Pacific. Contact: Robin Osborn, CFNY, 1 E. 75th St., New York, NY 10021-2692; (212) 606-3809; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.cmwf.org.
April 1--Human rights: Nominations are due for the Pearl S. Buck Award, sponsored by Randolph-Macon Woman's College. The award, which honors the college's most famous alumna, recognizes women whose lives and achievements reflect the late author's commitment to human dignity and understanding. Nominees for the award should exhibit a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding, human rights, children, or the artistic portrayal of a culture. The award has a $10,000 honorarium. Contact: RMWC, Pearl S. Buck Committee, Office of the President, 2500 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503-1526.
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Edmonton to Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona - $198 CAD roundtrip including taxes | New Leaf expands to U.S. destinations
New Leaf is expanding to offer flights from Canada to U.S. destinations and one of their first routes is Edmonton to the Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona airport.
The Phoenix-Mesa airport (AZA) is about a 40 minute drive from 'central' Phoenix.
For reference, it's about 30 minutes further away than the typical Phoenix (PHX) airport that most people fly into.
New Leaf is offering some cheaper prices on the introductory flights in January 2017. The flights from February to April 2017 are priced quite a bit higher. New Leaf will likely discount these at some point.
Update 11/21 - New Leaf has now dropped their February to April 2017 flights from Edmonton to Phoenix-Mesa, Arzona down to $198 CAD roundtrip including taxes.
Availability for travel
January to April 2017
How to find and book these flights
1. Go to the New Leaf website
2. Search for a flight from Edmonton to Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona (AZA)
DEPARTURE dates
Jan 21
Feb 4, 11, 25 -- new!
Mar 4, 11 -- new!
Apr 1, 8, 15 -- new!
RETURN dates
Jan 28
Feb 11, 18 -- new!
Mar 11, 18 -- new!
Apr 8, 15 -- new!
screenshot from the New Leaf website
Update 11/21 @ 3 PM MST - Showing just how determined they are to keep competing with New Leaf's low cost fares and try to eliminate them through competition, WestJet has announced that all of a sudden they too will be offering flights from Edmonton to Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona (AZA) !
These flights aren't even showing up on WestJet.com yet, but there is a way you can book them already.
1. Go to FlightHub or FlightNetwork
2. Search for a flight from Edmonton to Mesa, AZ (AZA)
3. Try dates between January 21 and April 29, 2017.
Departure dates - Use Saturday dates
Return dates - Use Saturday dates
Most date combinations are showing up for somewhere between $228 and $356 CAD roundtrip including taxes.
I would think at some point WestJet will drop most dates down closer to $197 roundtrip, like New Leaf has.
screenshot from FlightHub.com
screenshot from FlightNetwork
Update 11/22 - The Edmonton to Phoenix-Mesa (AZA) fares are now showing up on WestJet.com
- With WestJet, you can also book fares that originate in Phoenix-Mesa (such as a one-way from Phoenix-Mesa to Edmonton, or roundtrip from Phoenix-Mesa to Edmonton). You are not currently able to do this with New Leaf.
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For those wondering why New Leaf is not offering flights that originate in Phoenix-Mesa, it's because they are new to the scene, and had to offer it as a chartered service first, using a charter license.
By next winter they hope to offer it as a scheduled service, and then you would be able to book flights that originate in Phoenix-Mesa.
Great news for snowbirds Looking forward to scheduled flights next year.
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Vincent Outfitting Co. was founded by four friends: Jesse, Eric, Mike and Kristin. After working, designing, traveling and shopping together for years, we decided to open a shop that embodied our passion for quality clothing made ethically and with our environment top of mind.
The negative effects of fast fashion are clear with the fashion industry now surpassing air travel in carbon impact, Vincent brings options for those who want quality over quantity, long-lasting over throw-away. At Vincent, you'll find a curated selection of everyday apparel for men, as well as bags, outerwear, footwear, grooming products, and accessories.
Break it in, wear it out, and patch it up.
We carry brands and products that are meant to last.
Pieces you can pass down.
Commitment to Sustainability
There are many ways to talk about sustainability. To us it means thinking about clothing purchases consciously, and considering how that purchase will affect others and the environment, not just our wallets. At Vincent, the brands we choose to carry are the antithesis to fast-fashion. They put quality over quantity, and many have manufacturing here in the US. Others have made commitments to conservation efforts, reforestation, or simply to limit their environmental impact.
Over 85% of all clothing ends up in landfills, and the average American throws away approximately 80 pounds of clothing per person, per year. The impact on our environment is staggering. Being mindful about our clothing purchases – buying less, buying the best – is a better choice.
Synthetic clothing may take hundreds of years to decompose. That's why we aim to carry garments made from natural fabrics, recycled fabrics, or renewable materials.
Ways you can help
- Don't throw away old clothing. Almost all clothing and textiles are recyclable. Donate it to someone in need or recycle it. A few options for clothing recycling in Omaha include: Siena Francis House, Goodwill, Salvation Army, The Open Door Mission, and H&M.
- Buy fewer items you know you will wear.
- Buy quality items that last.
- Avoid synthetic materials that take years to decompose. Instead, look for fabrics like organic cotton, linen, silk, wool, renewable fabrics like hemp, or sustainably-made blends.
- Build your wardrobe around classic, versatile pieces.
- Support brands with commitments to sustainability and conservation.
- Encourage others to follow your lead.


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New evidence reveals where the aviatrix may have landed.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – New evidence has presented a plausible theory about where aviatrix Amelia Earhart may have ended up after her disappearance during a1937 flight over the Pacific Ocean. As reported by Discovery News, researchers at The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR) have proposed that Earhart's final resting place may have been an island on the southwestern Pacific republic of Kiribati.
Richard Gillespie, executive director of TIGHAR is quoted by Discovery News as stating, "We know that in 1940 British Colonial Service officer Gerald Gallagher recovered a partial skeleton of a castaway on Nikumaroro. Unfortunately, those bones have now been lost."
Karen Ramey Burns Forensic anthropologist is further quoted in the report as stating of the findings, "The skeleton was found to be consistent in appearance with females of European descent in the United States today, and the stature was consistent with that of Amelia Earhart." However, Burns also noted, "The evidence is plentiful — but not conclusive yet — to support the hypothesis that Amelia landed and died on the island of Nikumaroro."
A movie about the life of Earhart was recently released in theatres.
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Truth Moment Monday!
We may be tested at our cracks, but will we really break and be beyond repair?
I believe we still have many golden strands with which to bind ourselves and be even more unique in doing so.
Look at yourself as a beautiful work of art, because that's what you are! Continue reading Truth Moment Monday!


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Europeans Start to Realize Consequences of US Military Involvement in Ukraine
Petro Poroshenko has been knocking on Washington's door asking for arms ever since he became President of Ukraine in 2014. Meanwhile, for Germany and France, the prospect has been nothing less than a nightmare, Deutschlandfunk radio reported.
Obama rejected Kiev's requests for arms, sending only military instructors and "non-lethal" equipment including, radar arrays, night vision goggles and other gear. Poroshenko complained that it was not enough to win the war in Donbass.
"Poroshenko and his defense minister Stepan Poltorak have since been asking for more weapons from the West," Deutsdchlandfunk wrote on its website.
Kurt Volker, the recently-appointed US special representative to Ukraine, was more attentive to Kiev's pleas, hinting that this time around, America could possibly decide differently.
On Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Pentagon and the State Department had devised a plan to supply lethal arms to Ukraine, including Javelin man-portable anti-tank missiles.
Europeans are as worried by possible US arms supplies to Kiev as Russia is, Deutschelandfunk continued.
"To Germany and France, the mere thought of more weapons being sent into a region, which is already neck-deep in arms is nothing short of a nightmare, because even without this, all attempts to agree to any protracted truce have fallen flat."
In an interview with Sputnik, Igor Shatrov, deputy director of the National Institute of Modern Ideology, said that the German journalists' opinion reflected that of millions of Europeans.
"Faced with Washington's interference in European affairs, including US-imposed restrictions on their participation in the Nord Stream 2 project, the Europeans have started to realize the possible consequences of such restrictions, including in the military field. The militarization of Europe, which the US could start without asking its European NATO partners, is becoming real. Ukraine is not a NATO member, yet the US is pursuing its own policy there, which means that with the situation permitting, it could interfere with military force," Shatrov noted.
"I think that neither Germany nor any other European country will welcome this kind of US interference in Ukraine. As the main driving forces behind the 'Normandy format,' Germany and France are ready to accept US assistance, but only in the form of diplomatic efforts. That's why I believe that the opinion voiced by the German media reflects the sentiment now prevailing among the European political class," Shatrov said.
A violent military conflict in Ukraine started in 2014 after the residents of the eastern Donbass region refused to recognize the Ukrainian government which took over after the Maidan coup, during which the president of the country was forced into exile. that came to power after what they perceived to be a coup.
In February 2015, the parties to the Ukrainian conflict signed the Minsk peace accords to end the fighting in the crisis-torn region.
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The CS:GO Major returns to Boston January 12-28, with the playoffs held at the Agganis Arena. Watch the best teams in CS:GO compete for their share of the 1 million dollar prize pool.
This event bundle contains 50 items for the price of 40. The items commemorate players and organizations participating in the ELEAGUE 2018 Boston Major.
50% of the proceeds from the sale of this event bundle support the included players and organizations.
The Mega Bundle contains:
One sticker for each of the 24 participating teams.
One graffiti for each of the 24 participating teams.
One ELEAGUE sticker.
One ELEAGUE graffiti.
Individual team stickers, signature capsules, team graffiti are also available for purchase in game.


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Building a good, recognizable brand is just as important for a small / medium MSP business as it is for a large company.
Building a known identity and a strong reputation will do wonders for our business, even if it's only within your local, target area.
This article provides you with five simple steps to help you establish your brand, and further it's reputation.
Your MSP's business name will (hopefully) stay with you for years to come. As such, deciding on it deserves plenty of your time in order to ensure you come up with something catchy and memorable. Ideally, the name should directly reflect your business ethos.
Naming a business can be tricky; you are sure to come up with numerous great names, only to find that they are already in use. It's a good idea to enlist family and friends to help with the brainstorming.
Logos, straplines and slogans form the foundations of your brand, so make sure they create the right impression. If design is not your strong point, you will find plenty of inexpensive freelancers who can help.
Once you are happy with your corporate branding, you need to make sure it's consistent across the whole presence of your company – this means everything from email signatures to Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
It's really not difficult to make your online branding as solid and consistent as the likes of CocaCola or McDonalds – so take the time to do it.
When you create proposals, refer to your company name. This may seem a little conceited, especially it you are a particularly small MSP, but it's important to put across the right message. If you're not seen to believe in your brand, you can't expect anyone else to.
Living the brand also means making sure that all of your staff understand the company's values and act accordingly.
If you provide a quality service and make good on your promises, customers will come to believe in your brand too. At this point, you should begin to request testimonials that prove your company is true to its objectives.
Prospective customers will put more faith in you if you can prove the quality of your brand – especially if you can show positive references from well-known existing clients, perhaps successful businesses in your local area or target sector.
Branding isn't complicated. It's all about deciding how you wish to be perceived by your target market, and sticking to that objective. The easiest way to do this is to live and breathe the brand. Building your brand will come naturally if you truly believe in the objectives of your business.
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Reversing climate change and developing renewable energy sources is about taking care of the things we depend on for survival, including clean air, water and land. Japan and the EU have filed complaints against Canada to the WTO regarding Ontario's renewable energy and climate change programme (Find out more here). They say Ontario's efforts to fight climate change and embrace renewable energy technologies run counter to international trade rules. To them, clean air, water and land are not a relevant consideration when it comes to the legality of subsidies under international trade rules.
We think they are wrong. Ontario's Green Energy Act is an essential piece of legislation for combating climate change and converting our dirty coal energy generation in Ontario to renewables. At its core, it is about spurring the development of clean energy so that dirty energy supplies can be phased out. The Act's feed-in tariff (FIT) programme provides incentives to renewable energy suppliers by guaranteeing long-term contracts to buy renewable energy at rates that reflect the costs of investing in these technologies. They are high rates and require that the equipment used to generate this power is sourced in the province.
Japan and the EU say the domestic content provision under the FIT programme provides an unfair advantage to Ontario renewable energy equipment providers. We say that climate change and renewable energy policies are exempt from such international trade subsidy rules because they protect human, animal and plant life and health and relate to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources, which should be permissible exceptions. We believe the policy objectives of climate change measures like those in the Green Energy Act should not be considered as a 'benefit' providing unfair trade advantages.
With the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) and the Graduate Institute Trade and Investment Law Clinic in Geneva, we have voiced these views in a brief submitted this week to the WTO. A WTO panel started hearing the matter in April and will continue its deliberations next week in Geneva.
We need to ensure that the feed-in tariff and domestic content provision under the Green Energy Act are maintained and not found contrary to WTO subsidy rules. We need to strengthen international trade law to ensure that environmental protection provisions are considered. This matter will impact the manner in which renewable energy policies in jurisdictions across Canada and among WTO member States are drafted. It is a critical case, not just for Canada, but for jurisdictions across the world that want to promote clean energy industries.
Ontario's actions in fostering the renewable energy sector in the province is important to the health and well-being of Canadians and are fundamental to ensuring that Ontarians have a clean and healthy environment. They must not be jeopardized by international trade rules. We want to live in a world where the sources of energy we use are renewable, energy production does not threaten human lives and health, and energy production does not threaten our climate, biodiversity, ecosystems and lives. We hope to convince the WTO that it should want these things too.
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|Mums incredible Christmas Tree
Christmas always brings strong memories of my mum and all the preparations and joy she would have getting ready for the big day... she would adorn the house and build the most spectacular tree every year filled with decades of collected ornaments and special ones she made herself...added to this she would cook up a storm (more-so than usual!).
The other trigger for intense memories of my Mum is lavender. She had an incredible bush in the garden were we grew up and she would always litter the corners of the house with freshly picked lavender which would spread a lovely aroma...I can't help smelling lavender and being transported back into her arms...
|Mums lavender bush
This little Lavender Chutney recipe marries the delicious aroma of Lavender and the sweet memories of Christmas...It's an unusual spicy chutney which goes well with cold meats and cheeses. I'm going to be using it for my tapas style Christmas Eve!
Lavender Chutney
- 20 lavender flowers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 3 lemons, scrubbed and chopped
- Salt
- 3 onions, finely chopped
- 56 grams sultanas
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch ground allspice
- Sugar to taste
- White wine vinegar
Be sure to use lavender blooms which are free from insecticides. Shake gently to dislodge any insects and wash in cold water. Dry the flowers straight away so you retain the aroma.
Chop the lemons into small pieces, place in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt
Cover the lemons with white vinegar and cover the bowl. Leave for 24 hours.
Place the mixture in a large pan and add the rest of the ingredients, stir until the sugar is dissolved. Place pan on heat and bring to the boil. Reduce the hear and gently simmer until the mixture becomes thick and the vinegar is absorbed. Remove the cinnamon stick and pour into a warm sterilised jar and seal tightly until you're ready to use!
Don't forget to watch all your favourite recipes on Cocina de Mama's YouTube Channel.
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2 Anger of the Gods
3 Battlefield Thaumaturge
1 Chasm Skulker
1 Crucible of Fire
1 Goblin Rabblemaster
4 Hordeling Outburst
4 Descent of the Dragons
4 Dragon Tempest
2 Dragonlord's Servant
2 Draconic Roar
1 Hour of Need
1 Lightning Shrieker
1 Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker
1 Shockmaw Dragon
3 Stoke the Flames
4 Thinderbreak Regent
7 Island
13 Mountain
4 Temple of Epiphany
1 Anger of the Gods
2 Barrage of Boulders
2 Crater's Claws
1 Disdainful Stroke
1 Dragon Fodder
1 Hour of Need
2 Peak Eruption
1 Spawn of Thraxes
1 Stubborn Denial
1 Temur Battle Rage
The inspiration for the deck is the combo of Dragon Tempest, Descent of the Dragons, Battlefield Thaumaturge, and at least 3 other creatures on board, easily provided by Hordeling Outburst. With a pat hand, it does 32 damage on turn 4. But that's a four card combo, so the rest of the deck is trying to have some game when the combo isn't there. Thunderbreak Regent is awesome; I'm convinced it's the best card in the set. I threw in a few other dragons and mostly red cards because I have them. Hour of Need is a substitute for Descent, not quite as good (since it makes Sphinxes instead of Dragons, and costs more for additional targets), but they still get haste from Dragon Tempest. 1 Rabblemaster because I only have 1 and they're stupidly expensive. I don't know the Standard meta well, but I thought that what I needed to worry about was real aggro that would get under me, which is why I had the Anger main board.
Round 1, I faced Geoff Chambers with a temur aggro deck. I lost game 1 to mana screw (mulled to 5, kept a bad hand rather than going down to 4, never cast a spell). Won game 2. He miscounted his mana and couldn't make a play he was planning on. It was close; he might have had it if he'd counted right. Then I got mashed in game 3. 0-1. Round 2, I faced Ben Kinney. He had an abzan deck intended to load the graveyard and use Rally the Ancestors getting back Gray Merchant. It didn't work very well for him; I beat him in 2. 1-1. Round 3, I faced Marshall Brennan. He was running red aggro splashing green for Atarka's Command and Become Immense. Game 1 was tight; I was down to 2 life, but managed to descent a bunch of dragons. Got there again game 2, 2-1. Going into round 4, I was locked into top 8 if I drew, but Peter Yeh declined my offer of a draw, and proceeded to win easily with blue/black control. So I was 2-2, but my tiebreaks were good enough that I was 7th overall (out of 16), so I got my shiny full art Thunderbreak Regent.
Since Wizards has expanded Game Day to Saturday and Sunday and is providing extra promo materials, there's a second event tomorrow at 6. If I can get back early enough from EFRC and not completely dead, I can try again. So I get to try to tune the deck a bit now that I've a little bit of experience with it.
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If you google "serverspec install ubuntu", you find the information that a package called ruby-serverspec in the standard package repository can be used to install Serverspec on an Ubuntu 14.04 LTS based system. Unfortunately, this package installs an outdated version of Serverspec. The next point is that if you try to install the newest version of Serverspec with gem (that's the way that it is described on the Serverspec homepage), you will get the following error message:
~> sudo gem install serverspec ERROR: Error installing serverspec: net-ssh requires Ruby version >= 2.0.
The problem is, when you install Ruby with sudo apt-get install ruby, the package manager installs Ruby in the version 1.9.1 .
Therefore, the next sections explain how to install Ruby and Serverspec in the newest version on an Ubuntu 14.04 LTS based system. Let's start with Ruby that is required for Serverspec.
Ruby Installation
The cloud hosting service Brightbox provides Ruby package repositories for several Ubuntu versions and several Ruby version. I chose the repository for Ruby 2.3 packages, so the installation steps are:
~> sudo apt-get install software-properties-common ~> sudo apt-add-repository ppa:brightbox/ruby-ng ~> sudo apt-get update ~> sudo apt-get install ruby2.3 ~> ruby --version ruby 2.3.0p0 (2015-12-25 revision 53290) [x86_64-linux-gnu]
Serverspec Installation
Now, we can install Serverspec like it is explained on the Serverspec homepage. In my case, I had to install rake separately.
~> sudo gem install serverspec rake
- Serverspec Homepage
- Brightbox Ruby package repositories for Ubuntu documentation


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Styled Staged & Sold will be featuring staging professionals' favorite staging accessories and props over the next few weeks. (Do you have a favorite? Submit your favorite for consideration to email@example.com.)
Go-to prop: Rugs
Stager: Patti Stern, PJ & Company, Irvington, NY
Why I love it: "One of my favorite accessories is rugs — in all shapes and sizes. Rugs are great for staging because they can dress up any space. We sometimes even layer rugs over existing carpeting to play down flaws and update an all sea of beige carpeting. Rugs can anchor furniture and often better showcase hardwood floors."
Make it work tips:
1. When staging a room, look for a modern neutral rug that goes with the décor, such as organic rugs like sisal for under a kitchen table or even with a colored border.
2. If there is hardwood don't go too big with the rug. Try a 5×7 under a kitchen or small dining table when there is hardwood to add color.
3. Don't use too many patterns. Think about the rug when the room will be photographed. You don't want it to overwhelm the photo. When in doubt, use a neutral beige rug that will make the photo and the room pop.
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Monday was an emotionally-charged day and, in typical Bromley Green tradition, contained all of the ups and downs that life throws at each and every one of us.
A fitting tribute at midday to our dearly departed Thomas Habgood, followed by a dignified wake at The Albion and a few drinks to remember 'Big Tom' at the club in the evening. The humble clubhouse was buzzing with happy children and what better legacy could there be? Never forget, it's people that make great clubs – not flash buildings or glory hunters.
As your Honorary Patron, this has been one of the most difficult past few weeks I have experienced since joining the Green 53 years ago; mourning mixed with celebration of life for Mark Stanley, Irene Stafford and, today, Thomas Habgood. You see, these were three very 'special' people who gave their time for others without ever seeking thanks or personal accolades.
When they are older, some of the children will remember their manager Tom. He shouted at them because he was passionate; he was Old School and had little time for the nonsense of today's political correctness. He spent hours planning and trying to do his best for them. A one-off. Thank you Tom for never saying 'no' when the chips were down and I needed help. When you look down at your family club, I know you will be proud of our youngsters. Never forgotten. Rest in peace mate.
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