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As the US-China trade negotiations drag on, and with the official tariffs deadline of March 1st likely to be extended, there is no denying that last Friday's price action in the currency space reflects optimism about the outlook for a positive resolution. As a result, the beta currency complex (AUD, NZD, CAD) enjoyed a field day last Friday, with the adjustment in valuations also a clear function of the discounted prices these currencies, especially the Aussie and the Loonie, traded at. The characteristics of the market remain dominated by risk appetite macro wise, with both the Yen and the US Dollar on the back foot as a result.
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The microflows have reverted back to an environment of USD weakness in a context of rising equities. Such a backdrop is positive for beta currencies as seen by the robust recovery in the likes of the Canadian Dollar, the Kiwi and the Australian Dollar. If we add on top of the micro flows the macro 'true risk on' layer, we can start to rationalize with a higher degree of logic the move seen. Both the most short-term timeframes based off 1-day worth of price action (25-HMA slope), as well as the guidance based on 1-week worth of price information (125-HMA slope), both show the same direction as global equities remain well underpinned on the hopes of a US-China trade deal.
When it comes to the exchange of flows between the Euro and the US Dollar, it remains a market-makers territory. In other words, the lack of impetus and fundamental-driven stimulants to create enough demand/supply imbalances is keeping the pair range-bound, with the cluster of bids and offers at the extremities, for now, able to exploit the low engagement activity. A reflection of this low activity is the neutral measurements assigned to most of the technical/intermarket elements monitored in today's forex outlook table above. Not a pretty market to trade unless range trading.
The V-shaped rebound in the Sterling should be perceived, to a certain degree, on the basis of a market in an overall bullish context which had entered oversold conditions. What's most important, two critical pillars that have determined the pair's value in recent weeks (DXY, Yield Spread) were still in a macro trend based on the 5-DMA, which represented an excellent price point to engage in buy-side action given the discrepancy in the pricing of the GBP/USD. The more adventurous, system-driven could have just been filled limit orders while the more discretionary type, could have drilled down to lower timeframes to find evidence that the market was ready to revert back up. The recovery in the DXY (inverted) depicted in blue is supportive going forward barring Brexit headlines.
If trading the EUR/USD has been such a low-key affair for the last 3 days, don't get me started on the USD/JPY. It doesn't mean trading opportunities are not existent, it just means that one must adapt to the present range-bound market conditions. With a backdrop dominated by risk appetite conditions, these two are the currencies the market is the least incentivized to resort to, which has led to a relatively low interest to find a resolution from its week-long range. Overall, with macro 'true risk on' conditions still the name of the game, while shorter-term we need to contend with USD weakness, this is a market not enjoying the right background to breakout in either direction this Monday.
The Aussie met all the prerequisites for an adjustment in value to the upside last Friday. Whenever we get a market so oversold as the Aussie was, with the added incongruence of a fundamental-driven catalyst (Australian coal imports ban to China) later denied by both sides, and on top of that, the macro scene (5-DMA slope) still look constructive based on the mood in the equity market coupled with a rising Yuan, lower US Dollar index, the risk of a significant rebound was evident. As we enter a new week of trading, the backdrop remains positive, hence even if the last sell-off created an impulsive movement that qualifies as a valid bearish cycle, the conditions are far from ideal to engage in sell-side action 'hoping' that a retest of the lows can occur unless the rampant dynamics in the S&P 500, the DXY or the Aussie-US yield spread exhibit spontaneous sharp reversals.
A similar bearish story setting up since Friday, which has also played out fantastically well in line with the discrepancies spotted in intermarket studies was the USD/CAD. Any swing or day trader with an interest to engage at relatively cheap prices with the trend would have probably been all over this short trade, as the conditions were just pristine. We saw a bullish trap during the Asian session, by price breaking up the descending trendline, only for the price to be smashed back down as the market re-anchored its support towards the Canadian Dollar in line with a macro positive backdrop in Oil prices and a gloomy one on the US Dollar, both exhibiting 5-DMA slopes supportive of a lower USD/CAD. Remember, if the slow stoch enter, in this case, overbought conditions, while intermarket signals argue to support the opposite direction, that's what we understand as price offered at a discount and it makes for interesting exploitable trade opportunities.
In terms of Gold prices, the U-tu lower in the US yields alongside the matched downside movement in the DXY did suffice to see flows back into the appeal of Gold. At this stage, as the correlation coefficients demonstrate, gold continues to be treated as a function of USD weakness, with the correlation against the DXY in crescendo for the last 10 days or so, current just under 70%. Ever since the last FOMC minutes, when US yield received its last major catalyst, Gold has also been tracking in locksteps the inverted performance of the short-dated US yields as a proxy for Fed funds pricing.
The AUD/JPY, similarly to the AUD/USD, was a market that had written all over the wall clear signs of cheap prices being offered to engage in the buy-side activity if one judges the correction lower as being an abnormal event in disagreement with the rising slope of the intermarket macro trends. As a result, fast forward to Monday's Asian trade, and the pair is trading over 80 pips from its recent low.
At the risk of repeating myself to death, I will argue that the vigorous rebound in the EUR/AUD also faced analogous bearish conditions to be unsustainable, this time simply predicated on the dominant 5-day trend (125-HMA slope) in the USD/CNH, alongside the uptrend in the S&P 500. Note, this is a market paying a lot more attention to the state of fundamentals in the Australian economy, that's why we are seeing Aussie flows now tracking much more closely the AU-US bond yield spread, so that's definitely, together with the VIX/SP500 and the Yuan, a third element to monitor.
Lastly, for those trading the Kiwi, as in the case of the Australian Dollar, this is a market that is starting to look a lot more inwards to determine the next directional bias. By inward, what I mean is that the flows in the NZD/USD are being determined by the trajectory of the NZ-US bond yield spread. So, with the micro slope having recovered to the bullish side in the last 24h, but with the macro outlook in terms of the yield spread not conclusive, breaking 69c will still prove a tall order.

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Yahoo posted quarterly profit at the top end of Wall Street's lowered forecasts, but analysts questioned whether the results would force Microsoft to increase its takeover bid for the company.
The online search and advertising firm said it earned 11 cents a share on a topline of $1.35 billion in the first quarter, excluding one-time items, compared with a profit of 10 cents a share on sales of $1.324 billion last year.
A consensus forecast of analysts who follow Yahoo called for earnings of 9 cents a share on revenue of $1.183 billion in the most recent quarter.
For the current quarter, Yahoo now sees revenue reaching a range of $1.73 billion to $1.93 billion. Current estimates for the quarter stand at $1.37 billion.
The company's stock was slightly lower in extended trading Tuesday after finishing regular market hours near flat at $28.54.
In the quarter that ended March 31, the struggling Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Internet company began a fight to avoid an unsolicited takeover by Microsoftand started the process of cutting up to 7 percent of its workforce.
In February, Microsoft offered $31 per share for Yahoo in an unsolicited bid originally valued at $44.6 billion.
Analysts told Reuters that the results were unlikely to sway Microsoft to boost its bid.
"It doesn't seem to change in any way the current acquisition landscape," said Derek Brown, an analyst with Cantor Fitzgerald. "It's hard to see an indication that the trajectory of Yahoo's business has altered noticeably, and in that light there doesn't seem to be a compelling reason for Microsoft to alter their bid."
"First-quarter earnings look good, kind of in-line, maybe a little better on margins," said Mike Binger, a fund manager at Thrivent Financial who owns both Microsoft and Yahoo shares. "But there is some guidance out there that I don't have any explanation for, way ahead of estimates."
"The only thing they've said is long-term investments are beginning to pay off. It's surprising that they can raise their next-quarter guidance so much. I would say at this point Microsoft would stay their bid," Binger told Reuters.
CEO Yang: Open to 'Any and All Alternatives'
Yahoo remains open to doing a deal with Microsoft but also continues to explore alternative deals, its chief executive and co-founder, Jerry Yang, said on Tuesday.
"Our board and management team continue to be open to any and all alternatives, including a Microsoft deal," Yang told investors on a conference call to discuss the company's first-quarter results, released earlier in the day.
Yang said the company's recent efforts to remake its business strategy related to technology, audiences and advertising customers were "starting to pay off."
Yahoo's top executive said that while the company remains active in the Web search advertising market, its emphasis is on display advertising, which corporate marketers rely on for online brand ads.
"While we see opportunities in Web search, our largest opportunity is in display advertising," he said.
CFO: No Problem with Microsoft, Just Its Bid
Yahoo Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen said Tuesday the company was not opposed to selling to Microsoft Corp, but is against a deal that undervalues the company.
In an interview with Reuters, Jorgensen said its first-quarter results were "right on track'' despite having to deal with the distraction of Microsoft's offer.
"We are not opposed to a deal with Microsoft. What we are opposed to is seeing it at a value that discounts the underlying value of the company,'' Jorgensen said moments after the company announced its first-quarter results.
Yahoo and Microsoft are in a stand-off over Microsoft's $43 billion bid to acquire the company. Yahoo has said Microsoft's unsolicited offer undervalues the company, while Microsoft has said its offer is full and fair.


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When I think about praying on my knees, I don't think about giving God glory. Instead, painful images of my past fill my mind. Intense feelings of shame and brokenness flood my heart as I think back to those days when I cared more about being loved by a guy than desiring the love of my heavenly Father. Those moments defined me, gave me power and created a hole in my heart that longed to be filled.
Two weeks ago, I started a journey of praying daily on my knees with my new friend from seminary, Ashley. During the process, I felt uncomfortable kneeling down before God, but it was not until I read this blog post by Ashley that I began to understand my feelings.
If you have experienced shame from a past of sexual sin, I pray that you would begin to experience the redeeming power of Christ. Join me and Ashley on the journey to healing as we pray on our knees.
xoxo Joy
I'm not going to lie. Hillsong sang that I would touch the sky when my knees hit the ground. I rolled the dice to pick my spiritual discipline I would dabble in for a week: Prayer.
So my knees hit the ground. And I waited. And I expected to touch the sky.
After all, prayer – especially on my knees – is holy. A quick and easy way to fall at the feet of Jesus. But I can't lie about this one either…
The moment my knees hit the ground, I felt awkward. It took me back to freshmen year of high school when my schedule got switched around and my lunch period changed and I had no one to sit with and it looked like everyone already had their "assigned seats," so I ran away and ate my brown-paper bag ham sandwich in the girls' locker room. Alone. Awkwardly panicked and alone.
Here's what I've felt as I've started this journey of praying on my knees:
1. Uncomfortable. – Literally, uncomfortable. I have cold, concrete floors in my bedroom that seem to seep through even the plushest rug. My bed frame is just low enough to the ground that as my aching knees hit the cold concrete, I have to crouch down so low to get my elbows to reach the bed.
Plus, am I supposed to clasp my hands? Or open my hands to the sky, ready to receive a magical gift from God?
Joy joined me on this praying on your knees journey and after day one we both said, "It kind of hurts." A pillow! That's what we needed to be comfortable. But maybe there's more to this idea of comfort. I don't know what to do on my knees and I feel like a child.
2. Impatient. – How long am I supposed to pray on my knees, hunched over my low bed with my knees aching? Would He hear my prayer louder if I suffered in pain for Him? Is it still a spiritual discipline if I set an alarm on my phone?
I found myself squinting, trying to peek out of the corner of my eye to catch a glimpse at the clock. Has it been long enough? Why haven't I touched the sky yet? Did He see me peeking?
3. Impure. – This one I wasn't expecting. As my knees hit the ground and I assumed the position of hovering over my bed, Satan flooded me with images of my past. In the dark days of living a double life, sinking deeper and deeper into a slimy pit, a bed symbolized a lot more than just a place of rest.
I couldn't escape the rushing visions and voices of the men…no, the boys…who told me I was doing such a great job or joked about leaving money on the counter or who didn't care how many other beds there had been as they used my body as a tool. And it was my tool, too, to keep them around. I carried the power around in my back pocket to lure them in and entice them to stay and to love. Or at least that's what my warped mind told me.
Assuming the posture of an innocent child, kneeling at her bedside, why would Satan choose this space to flood me with my sinful past? The first two days were spent defending the roaring lion that swarmed into my room and lurked by me at my bedside.
My purity was robbed and I needed God to redeem this bed to a place of grace, forgiveness, cleanliness, and complete purity.
4. Stuck. – Overcome by the resurfacing of dark flashbacks, I didn't know what to do. I felt stuck. Who was I supposed to pray to anyways? God the Father feels so far away. Can I pray to Jesus, or the Holy Spirit?
So I flipped to the Psalms. Maybe my eyes couldn't be closed to read the Psalms, but the Holy Spirit could work through these poems that danced through the same struggles I felt. Here I could find the deep groans of my soul that I couldn't find the words to pray.
Again and again, I would feel led to a Psalm that etched into my mind the character of God: Gracious. Compassionate. Slow to anger. Abounding in love.
Psalm 103:2-5 was on my heart, every night, as I worked hard to not slip into dark regret.
"Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's."
5. Transformed. – Praying on my knees hasn't been the simple and innocent discipline that I expected. But I'm going to keep showing up. When my knees hit the ground, there will be a day when it won't be clunky and awkward.
I already feel my soul breathing and my spirit soaring with every uncomfortable moment, bowed in awe and worship.
"And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." 2 Corinthians 3:18.
For me, this is a process of starting to feel transformed. It's a journey. It might take time. But I will keep inviting my heavenly Father to meet me and comfort me here, through the redeeming work of Jesus Christ, with the help of the Holy Spirit to hear my deep groans and shape my words.
During Jesus' life on earth, He offered up prayers with loud cries and tears. And He was heard. Will you join me in praying on your knees, crying out to be heard?
One day, our knees will hit the ground and He will sweep us up…without any visions of past regrets…and our souls will dance with the pure innocence of a child kneeling before her heavenly Father.
Meet Ashley: You can find Ashley dabbling with words at ashleytieperman.com. Ashley and Joy met during a movie night at Dallas Theological Seminary where they instantly bonded over Gilmore Girls and blogging! Working on her Master's in Media Arts and Worship from Dallas Theological Seminary, she enjoys the challenge of expressing her faith through real and honest stories. After a Top 20 most recommended article on Medium, her work recently traveled all the way to Australia's Mamamia. Find her on Twitter @atieperman.
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Thank you both for your honesty! For several years after I was raped, my bed felt like a very scary place. I couldn't have any serious conversations there or bring anyone near my bed, even God. Thank you for the reminder of His grace and redemption. I have renewed courage, faith, and appreciation for Him because of this post.


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Hero of Alexandria, sometimes known as Heron, lived in Egypt circa 10 – 70 CE, during the Ptolemaic period.
He was a Greek engineer whose inventions included a steam-powered engine, called an "aeolipile," and devices to harness wind power.
Today, he is best known as the mathematician who formulated a method to calculate the area of any triangle, given only the lengths of three sides, called Hero's Formula.
Here is how the formula is derived:
First, we know that the Area of a Rectangle = (Length)(Width)
i.e., area is found by knowing 2 dimensions, perpendicular to each other; and
Area of a Triangle = ½ (Base) (Height)
i.e., area is found by knowing 2 dimensions, perpendicular to each other.
An alternative formula for the area of a triangle can be found if we know one of its angles:
Hero began by using a coordinate geometry method by placing a triangle in the coordinate plane and each of its vertices correspond to units along those axes.
Let vertex A be located at ( 0, 0 ), B is located at some distance ( x, y ), and C = ( b, 0 ):
Substitute: ( c Cos A, c Sin A ) for ( x, y )
Because we have an inscribed right triangle, and letting hypotenuse length, c = 1, then, by Pythagorean Theorem: x2 + y2 = 1 = Cos2 A + Sin2 A
Next, to find the distance a, between points B and C, use the distance formula, also derived from Pythagoras: a2 = ( x2 – x1 )2 + ( y2 – y1 )2
And substitute coordinates B ( c Cos A, c Sin A ) and C ( b, 0 ) for ( x2, y2 ) and ( x1, y1 ):
a2 = ( c CosA – b )2 + ( c SinA – 0 )2 = c2 Cos2A – 2bc CosA + b2 + c2 Sin2A
= c2 Cos2A + c2 Sin2A + b2 – 2bc CosA
= b2 + c2 ( Cos2A + Sin2A ) – 2bc CosA
a2 = b2 + c2 – 2bc CosA (This is the Law of Cosines)
Get Cos A by itself and substitute into Cos2 A + Sin2 A = 1
therefore, we have written Sin2 A in terms of the triangle's 3 sides, a, b, and c:
next, the brilliant substitution for s, which is equal to one-half of the triangle's perimeter:
Sin2 A can now be simplified to include this new term, s, and rewritten as Sin A:
Since Area = ½ b c Sin A, substitute Sin A and simplify:
This formula for the area of any triangle, given 3 sides, is Hero's Formula


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For Jessica & Raef, a special date night together is best spent sharing a drink at one of Sydney's fine bars or pubs, or getting rugged up in front of the TV and watching documentaries. Raef absolutely loves history. So their first and many subsequent dates were spent in The Rocks and its surrounds with some of Sydney's oldest alleys & buildings. Around each corner was a new story to discover.
We agreed to meet in The Rocks and Raef, of course, suggested we check out The Hero of Waterloo instead. This colonial-age building, established in 1843 is one of Sydney's oldest pubs. Its age, though, is not what it is most famous for. Instead, its underground tunnel which runs from the cellars of the hotel to Sydney Harbour is what everyone comes to see. The tunnel was used for rum smuggling and the involuntary recruitment of sailors. Legend has it, that young men might find himself drunk at the bar, dropped through a trap door into the cellar, dragged through the tunnel, to awake next morning at sea. The maze of stone cellars beneath still bear silent witness to its treacherous past – the cold iron bars and chains of The Hero's punishment cells, for those unruly patrons, still hang in their place.
So here is something a little bit different. An exploration of past and present. A story of love, in the midst of darkness.
Their unique story was also recently featured on Poptastic Bride. Head on over to read more about what Jess had to say about their session.
Photography By Jonathan David
Way cool! Definitely a unique set. I especially like the black and whites.
Really demanding location but you've done amazing with really creative shots. I really like the b&w. Well done !
what a cool concept! i like the shot from behind the stairs!
That's very cool! So natural photos, congrats!
LOVE the shots of them in the window, and that one through the stairs of her face. Great work, Jonathan. Congratulations Jessica & Raef!
LOVE those black and white shots in front of the window. Awesome work!
So cool to do a docu style engagement session, it turned out amazing!
Love the location. That black and white photo infront of the barred window is killer. Nice work.
Engagement session that takes place in a pub? Brilliant! Love those shots in front of the window
Very original and intimate. I love the concept and opportunity that this gave you. I know if I were them, I'd be stoked to have these.
Great, unique set. Brilliant work, love the shots of their feet going up stairs.
What a great session. Kudos!
What beautiful story telling! Awesome stuff!


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As soon as we decided to completely renovate the whole house, I knew that I wanted to paint all of the walls white. Friends and family all questioned this decision, it will look cold, it's not very homely, it will be dirty in no time, were their comments. I think it came about because I… Continue reading All White Walls
Living Room and Office Update
It's been two weeks since the last room update and if you don't look closely, you may think nothing has changed, especially in the lounge! This was then: and this now: I've changed the cushions around as I wasn't happy with the last arrangement andI'm much happier now; this is more the scandi look I'm… Continue reading Living Room and Office Update
Living Room /Home Office Make Over
NoticeboardIf you've been following along on the blog, you will know we are in the process of a whole house renovation. We have built an extra room onto the back of the house, which has given us a long room, which will be half home office and half living room. Now this has proven to… Continue reading Living Room /Home Office Make Over
Renovation Update
With two rooms now complete, (see here and here), there's still a long way to go, but we are making progress! We are currently working on the living room and home office. This is how the living room looked previously: So, previously we knocked out the doors you can see in the photo above, and had partially prepared… Continue reading Renovation Update
Friday Favourites – rectangular white coffee tables
I don't know about you, but before I commit to buying a piece of furniture I like to look at all of the options. At the minute I'm on the look out for a coffee table for my new home office (see blog post here). I will be having two armchairs (hopefully pink, if hubby agrees!),… Continue reading Friday Favourites – rectangular white coffee tables
Home Office update
Last week I shared with you my inspiration for our new home office - you can see it in more detail here. This is what we're hoping to achieve; but as you read on, you will see we have a very long way to go! Source list: Desk // Drawer Unit //Office Chair // Cupboard // Mason Jars // Rug // Chair This is how the office looked last… Continue reading Home Office update
Home Office Inspiration (Take 2)
Not sure why only half of this was published yesterday but here is the full monty: As you know, we are moving through our house (albeit at a snail's pace!), renovating each room. The downstairs loo (here), is the only room completed, with the laundry (here) ready to be completed within the next couple of weeks. So the… Continue reading Home Office Inspiration (Take 2)


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How to Arrange a Bedroom Set in Relation to a Balcony
A bedroom balcony gives you a scenic outdoor view to help you greet the day and a natural focal point for furniture arrangement. Consider the available space in relation to the size and quantity of furniture pieces included in your room layout when designing a bedroom with a balcony. A well-designed bedroom is not only aesthetically pleasing but helps the room function as intended. Avoid unnecessary pieces of furniture that clutter the space and take the focus off your balcony view.
Situate the bed first in a bedroom. Interior design standards recommend leaving a 2-foot minimum clearance around a bed. Allow at least 3 feet in front of a sliding glass door, as well as for major traffic patterns in a bedroom. This also includes leaving a 3-foot minimum in front of a closet. Measure the bed with a metal tape measure, allowing for the recommended space guidelines. If the dimensions fit, center the headboard on the wall opposite a balcony. This provides an open feel, looking out toward the balcony to the outdoors. When positioning a bed on a wall opposite a balcony doesn't work, situate it on a wall adjacent to the balcony, following recommended space guidelines.
Position a nightstand on each side of the bed as a convenient spot for a bedside lamp, reading materials and an alarm clock. Situate the nightstands a couple of inches from the wall and sides of a bed. Placing them too far away from a bed makes it hard to reach a lamp and other items.
Place a dresser or chest of drawers on a bare wall. Interior design layout guidelines recommend leaving a 30-inch minimum in front of a dresser or chest to allow ample space for opening drawers or cabinet doors.
Angle an armchair and ottoman in a bare corner. This provides a restful spot for reading or daydreaming. Adhere to the 2-foot minimum clearance around a bed and 3-foot walkway for major traffic patterns including the path to the balcony door and access to the drapery pull if there are draperies across the balcony wall. Push the ottoman against the front of the chair until needed, providing a larger walkway.
Situate a bench against the foot of a bed in larger rooms, providing a convenient place to put on socks and shoes. Stick to the recommended 2-foot clearance around a bed, which includes around an extension of the bed, such as a bench.
Things Needed
- Metal tape measure
- Measure before you start randomly moving furniture. Measuring after you've moved the furniture, only to find out it didn't fit properly, wastes valuable time and energy.
- Furniture glides help to make moving large, heavy furniture pieces much easier. Insert one glide under each leg of a furniture piece and gently push the furniture to situate it where desired. Assorted glides for moving furniture on a variety of surfaces -- carpet, wood, laminate -- are available to protect the floors, while making it easier to move the furniture.
- Brittany Blake Interiors: Great Furniture Arrangement Centers Around a Focal Point
- Reference Guide 3; Furniture Layout Guidelines; Sheffield School of Interior Design
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SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A recent analysis from California's Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) questioned the methodology of a study on the costs of AB 32 implementation that Dr. Sanjay Varshney and Dr. Dennis Tootelian conducted on behalf of the California Small Business Roundtable. We are pleased that our study has garnered so much attention and comments because the issue of economic impacts is vitally important to California. We also note that the LAO has reached similar conclusions as we have about the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) economic impact analysis.
We stand by the findings of our research, and emphasize that the costs of AB 32 are materializing quickly as utilities announce sky-high rate increases, and still the economic benefits of AB 32 are yet to be seen. In this way, the facts are supportive of our research predictions. The methodology that was employed in our report was beneficial in accounting for the variables; our approach was practical and relevant to the current economic reality. Furthermore, our report on the cost of regulations for small business was based on the 2005 federal study by Mark Crain which uses ordinal rankings and relies on other studies – a common approach in academic research.
Several aspects of the AB 32 controversy are becoming increasingly clear:
The research conclusions about the positive impacts of AB 32 that were relied upon for passage of the legislation have now been rejected by many sources. Instead, the conclusions in our report regarding near-term job losses have been confirmed by the Legislative Analyst's Office. In fairness, the Analyst disputes the degree of job loss and also highlights our reluctance to measure future benefits. However, the benefits that were predicted by the Climate Action Team have so far proved untrue and highly speculative. (http://www.climatechange.ca.gov/climate_action_team/reports/2006report/2006-04-03_FINAL_CAT_REPORT.PDF).
|Our reluctance to incorporate speculative benefits into our AB 32 analysis also has foundation in the fact that early studies of previous state policy changes have greatly overestimated benefits. The best example of this problem occurred when the state restructured the electric industry, with the promise of job and economic growth - in contrast the result of the policy change was large price spikes and negative economic impacts. Given this history and the vulnerability of the state's economy, we felt a responsibility to pay very close attention to the potential costs and could not develop a credible and reliable analysis of speculative benefits. Moreover, we stand by our conclusions and believe that many of the technology gains assumed in the early policy reports are still years away from development.
|The burden of proving whose economic model is correct does not rest with a private entity such as the California Small Business Roundtable. Our role for the CSBR was to analyze the proposed CARB scoping plan and determine whether risks exist for taxpayers, especially the small business community that is most vulnerable. It is the government's role to review the studies and determine the best policy for implementation. Still, CARB has not produced its own revised economic analysis that examines the AB 32 impacts to small business. Nor have the critics produced a study that provides more convincing or exhaustive analysis.
|Varshney and Tootelian have been criticized before for their research findings, only to be vindicated by the facts. For example the Sacramento Business Review – a product of Sacramento State – predicted a 10% unemployment rate for Sacramento last year. Critics took issue with the economic projections and instead projected an unemployment rate of no more than 8%. Sacramento region was at 12.3% unemployment at the close of last year and is currently at 13.1% based on January 2010 numbers. As the states and the country scramble to seek economic growth, California continues to experience one of the highest unemployment rates, job losses, and sinking real estate markets. All these simply serve to reinforce the potential job losses pointed out by the Varshney and Tootelian studies.
The process has become so political that resources are being used to refute our model rather than to develop an alternate analysis that will guide the development of a program that will address the job loss and economic impact problems that many reports have identified.
In this context of conflicting research findings and academic finger pointing, AB 32's proponents have begun to attack Varshney and Tootelian's research, rather than embrace an opportunity to have a dialogue about how best to assess the economic impacts of the program.
Since methodology is at the center of this debate, let us take this opportunity to discuss Varshney and Tootelian's approaches in their two reports under discussion.
- Regarding the analysis of AB 32 impacts: In our three scenario approach to computing the costs related AB 32, we declared upfront that we are not attempting to capture the benefits. We did this because we recognized – as the LAO recently did – that the benefits are elusive and uncertain. Critics have been unable to produce any studies or reliable data that confirms that AB 32 will create jobs in specific sectors, especially those areas where jobs will be lost. While the costs are already increasing for consumers, most notably in the electricity sector, there is no information that confirms present or future job growth. Critics have been unable to produce any comprehensive study using a superior methodology with results that are unquestionable – period.
- Regarding the analysis of cost of regulations: Rather than suggesting that regression methodology should not be used at all, our critics should recognize that the methodology comes with inherent issues of multicollinearity that can result in sign reversal. However, this methodology is useful and is no different than the federal study that Varshney and Tootelian modeled that also used ordinal rankings.
Rather than question the logic behind the AB 32 or cost of regulations studies or attack their reliability, critics should talk to small businesses about the current economic challenges confronting California. Small business owners and the Legislative Analysts' Office all agree that AB 32 will cost Californians their jobs, the question is really about the degree and how many will be lost.
In a vacuum of information where CARB has not yet produced its own credible in depth analysis of AB 32's impacts on small business, the Varshney and Tootelian report began to shed light on how this regulatory program will shape the small business economy. We encourage other researchers as well as CARB to continue to examine these impacts so that there grows a body of research to inform the public and the state's decision-makers. We encourage the academic critics to produce their own research with a different methodology if they choose, and to engage productively in analyzing the issues that impact Main Street and the average family that is just trying to make ends meet.


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Welcome To Treasures Of The Heart
Treasures Of The Heart in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia is a beautiful store with amazing items from all over the world that are used to soothe the soul and brighten the mind. The store is full of items that can heal, protect, rejuvenate, as well as add beauty and peace to ones life. This is a must see for anyone passionate about meaningful art, spiritual items, beautiful crystals and stones, sound healing, and much more! This is a place of positive energy that will leave you feeling replenished, relaxed and happy!
About The Sacred Store
Our mission is to create a beautiful and soulful oasis where visitors can stop, still their minds, and see themselves reflected in the beauty around them. With over 30 years of worldwide traveling along with cultivating spiritual practice, we bring you a wealth of inspirational & intriguing treasures to explore & cherish.
Our team is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of peace, beauty & meaning for you to enjoy. we offer an abundance of knowledge that we are happy to share, and if we don't have something you are looking for – we will go out of our way to help you find it.
We love what we do and aim inspire you in body, mind, heart & soul. Come sit a while… Unwind… Take a moment for quietude in your day… Tea is always on & we would love to share some with you.
Crystals and Natural Stones
Extraordinary Crystals and Gemstones in Natural, Cut and Polished Forms are sold here. All different colors, shapes and sizes, these gems are truly magnificent and cherished. There is a huge variety of different types of crystals and natural stones sold here i.e: Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Selentite, Celestite, Kyanite, Tigers Eye, Pyrite, Kyanite, Termaline, Lavadorite, and many many more! Click here for more details on the Crystals & Natural Stones we sell.
We have an abundance of unique pieces of jewelry that we have collected from around the world and brought here specifically for you! Our Specialty in Jewelry is a large collection of gorgeous and unique Tibetan and Balinese Rings made of sterling silver and gemstones. Our jewelry includes Contemporary Jewelry Designs (Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets), Malas (Full and Wrist Malas, Wood, Seed, Semi-precious Stones), Balinese Jewelry of all sorts made with sterling silver and semi precious stones (Earrings, Pendants, Bracelets, Rings and Necklaces), Traditional Tibetan Jewelry (Turquoise, Coral, Lapis and Sterling) , Spiritual and Crystal Jewelry, Leather and Shell Jewelry as well as unique Tribal & One-of-a-kind pieces. Click here for more details on the Jewelry we sell.
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For Your Listening and Reading Pleasure we sell many different types of books and CDs such as popular authors, guides, angel & animal spirit-medicine, Louise Hay, Numerology, Astrology, Enneagram Books, Meditation, Mindfulness and Spiritual Books and CDs, Adyashanti, Peter Prince, Snatam Kaur, Trance, Mantras & Chanting.
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For Insight and Self-Discovery we have Tarot and Oracle Decks Such as Traditional Tarot, Angel Tarot & Oracle Cards, Earth Spirit Tarot & Oracle Decks, Crystal & Sacred Geometry Decks, Goddess & Archetype Cards, and Rune Stones and many more!
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We have a variety of sound healing objects that are used to create a positive healing experience emotionally, physically and energetically such as Tibetan Singing Bowls, Tibetan Tingshas, Chakra Chimes, Tuning Forks, Thunder Sticks, Rattles and Sound Healing CDs and Books.
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We specialize in Tibetan Collectors Pieces such as a one of a kind early nineteenth century framed hand painted Fresco, Antique Tibetan Thangkas and Ritual Objects, Antique Solid Bronze Buddhas, Taras and Kuan Yins. We also sell Contemporary Hand Crafted Sculptures & Masks In Bronze, Wood, Stone and Resin.
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We sell Exquisite Asian Antiques, Furniture and Home Decor such as Tibetan Furniture including large and small Tibetan Shrines, a Tibetan Coffee Table, and beautiful Teak Chairs made in Thailand. We also sell Traditional Calligraphy Brushes, Gorgeous leather over wood jewelry and pillow boxes, Antique Water Buckets and Rice Boxes, as well as many lovely wall hangings and sculptures to add beauty and peace to your home!
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Aromatherapy, Ambiance, Clearing and Cleansing items are sold here such as Sage, Palo Santo, Incense of all sorts including Nag Champa, Traditional Japanese Incense, Cone Incense, Natural Incense, Burning Resins, Charcoal, as well as many incense holders. We also sell local Upala Chakra Essential Oil Mists, Yoga Mat Spray, and many essential oil holders.
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Bengal talking cat
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This made my heart melt. I don't know how breeders can part with their cubs. I certainly couldn't do it, mind you they do it for the money which is not something I could do. Just seeing these talking cats put a big smile on my face.
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The £6million campaign, backed by major health charities, shows the damage that is being done to drinkers' organs while they are drinking in a pub or at home.
It is being launched by Public Health Minister Gillian Merron today and is part of the cross-Government strategy to tackle the harms that alcohol causes.
The DH has developed the campaign in association with Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and the Stroke Association to create the series of stark TV, press and outdoor adverts showing the harm that regularly drinking more than two drinks a day can cause.
A new YouGov poll launched to coincide with the campaign shows that more than half (55 per cent) of English drinkers misguidedly believe that alcohol only damages your health if you regularly get drunk or binge drink.
The survey of over 2,000 adults also found that 83 per cent of those who regularly drink more than the NHS recommended limits of two to three units a day for women (about two small glasses of wine) and three to four units a day for men (about two pints of lager) don't think their drinking is putting their long-term health at risk.
With 10 million adults in England estimated to be drinking above the recommended limits, this is equivalent to around 8.3 million people potentially unaware of the damage their drinking could be causing.
The campaign website, www.nhs.uk/drinking launches on Monday 1 February and will feature interactive tools to arm people with the information they need to make healthier choices.
The campaign will also include an 8.5million door drop across the UK in areas with higher risks of drinkers.


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LKC offers patented Sensor Strip Skin Electrodes for use with any non-LKC or LKC ERG device. While corneal electrodes may still be used with LKC devices, the Sensor Strips offer a unique, non-invasive, and easy to use alternative for those that cannot tolerate corneal electrodes. Open up a world of selection for patients and produce reliable results for testing, no matter what device you use.
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LKC Sensor Strips are easy to use and require only one electrode connection for testing, making it unlikely that an operator will misconnect electrodes on the patient or device. Due to a patented torsion-relief feature in the Sensor Strips, the strips are flexible to move with the patient, lessening the chance of the electrode or cable pulling off.
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With Sensor Strips, changes in ERG results are due to the patient, not the equipment (The heritability of implicit times of photopic flicker electroretinogram responses recorded using a handheld recording system with skin electrodes).
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We left the Marquesas with mixed emotions....we felt like we had just begun to explore these beautiful islands, but the Tuamotus, with their world famous snorkeling and diving beckoned, and our 90 day visa clock for French Polynesia was ticking. So as soon as our weather window opened, we sailed away from Nuku Hiva on a 500 mile 4 day passage. It was a terrific crossing, with 15-20 knot winds on the beam for nearly the entire way (save a few quick rainy, windy squalls that blew through, nearly always in the middle of the night of course). The biggest problem was slowing Bravo down for the last day or so, in order to arrive in daylight, and also at slack tide at the pass into the lagoon.
The Tuamotus are very different from the rugged, mountainous Marquesas. Instead of a series of obvious volcanoes, visible from 30 miles at sea, the Tuamotus (commonly known as "The Dangerous Isles" for their reputation for eating unwary ships) are atolls surrounding internal lagoons. Some have entrance passes large enough for yachts like Bravo, others don't. All are very low, with the motus (land areas) typically not over 2 meters or so above sea level. Naturally all are worried about rising sea levels due to global warming, which threatens the lowest in the next several years.
|Atolls don't show up until you are nearly upon them!!!
The snorkeling was fantastic on Kauehi, with each bommie, or coral head, hosting its own communities of fish. Many new species for us, very different from those in Mexico and Central America. Here are a few shots from our snorkel cams......
|Shy black tip reef sharks kept a nice safe distance
|Marine biologist friend Susan, from 'Honu' holds up a cushion star...a beauty!
|All fresh water for the people living on the atolls is captured rainwaters, into these large cisterns.
|Rough entrance into Fakarava N. pass with large standing waves
Fakarava is very different from Kauehi. We're anchored off the village of Rotoava, one of the larger villages in the Tuamotus. Winds and a steep chop have been the norm here since we arrived 2 days ago, and we already greatly miss the sweet night sleeps at Kauehi! We went to find fresh veggies today at the 3 small markets, but there were none to be found. Or eggs, or lots of other stuff....possibly on Friday, if it is on the supply ship (none was aboard yesterday's ship) But Fakarava is known for its terrific diving, especially at the south end, so tomorrow we will weigh anchor and move down lagoon, where we hope to spend the next week or so, diving, snorkeling, and exploring the area around the south pass. Oh, and new boat project opportunities will no doubt present themselves!!! Cheers!


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We had a great time Friday morning giving out free, direct-trade and locally roasted coffee from Moby Coffee Roasters and making up some delicious treats. The recipes for the GF, DF cocoa date and nut balls and the pumpkin pie spiced turnovers are included below. Both of these recipes were a breeze to make using just a few simple ingredients from Arome!
Cocoa Date and Nut Balls
Combine dates, eggs, honey, butter and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 3-5 minutes until mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbl. Vermont maple aged balsamic, 1 tsp. vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp. sea salt and stir until combined.
Add 2 cups of chopped nuts and stir until thoroughly combined. Allow mixture to cool sufficiently and roll into balls of desired size. Roll balls in coconut flakes and place on a sheet and cool in refrigerator until firm.
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If you haven't, it is still on Netflix just in case you like good queer women's movies. Yes, it involves (spoiler alert) cheating which leads to the same-sex relationship, which is something of a trope I suppose. But, I've watched the movie a good half dozen times and each time pick up something new to appreciate: the portrayal of complicated sexual identity; the way dialogue sometimes fades out at key moments in the script - leaving us with suggestions of character development, rather than definitive answers; the way homophobia still exists in a country that often tops the charts in terms of social progress.
And, the vebabs, of course. Would I eat all the vebabs with Frida? Absolut! (That sounds dirty. But, it's not.)
Super cheesy fan vid below (NSFW).


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Steel Wheel Market To Generate Massive Revenue Owing To Development In Automobile Infrastructure And Surge In Production Till 2023 | Million Insights
The global steel wheel market is expected to grow during the forecast period. It is a common practice in passenger cars to use rims that come with a drop-centre design. The purpose of drop centre enables the wheel rim to come in and out of the wheel hence it is necessary for wheels to be robust to carry the entire mass of the vehicle and sustain extreme weather conditions. The wheel centre must encompass the wheel rim at the centre of the axle. It should also provide a standard distance from the wheel's centre to sustain the turbulence caused due to rotational motion.
The steel wheel aka wheel rim must also be under proper dimensions to support the tyre with a loaded vehicle and the forces generated by the vehicle's motion. On inflating the tyre, the rim holds the tyre and enables safety. In any event of deflation, the safety ridges prevent the tyre from losing its centre position. This further helps in maintaining the control of vehicle when brakes are applied. Therefore, well-based rims can also be used for HCVs with tubeless tyres.
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Steel wheel market is driven by development in automobile infrastructure and surge in automobile production. In addition, the market growth is stimulated due to presence of key players in the industry and demand for OEMs. Change in manufacturing trends and distribution logistics is more likely to propel the market growth during the forecast period.
Product segment for steel wheel industry includes passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles. Passenger cars account for a significant market share during the forecast period. Geographical segmentation for the market comprises North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa. Asia-Pacific regions are most likely to gain a significant market share during the forecast period due to rise in automobile production and infrastructure.
North American and European markets are anticipated to register a robust CAGR during the forecast period owing to stringent policies for automobile production and regulatory framework. The key players profiled in the steel wheel market report are Accuride Corporation, Dongfeng Automotive, Titan International, Maxion Wheels, Akron, Meritor, Topy, Central Motor Wheel, CLN Group, Metro Wheels GmBh, Shandong Shenghai, Xingmin Intelligent Transportation Systems, Zhengxing Group, Zheijang Jingu Company, and GKN.
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• Zhejiang Jingu Company
• Dongfeng Automotive
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Introduction to CAD
- Datum: –19.00
- Plats: Ångströmlaboratoriet Ångström 6K1113
- Webbsida
- Arrangör: Uppsala universitetsbibliotek
- Kontaktperson: Agnes Kotka
- Workshop
Ångström Makerspace is hosting an evening for students who want to learn more about CAD. Welcome!
Ångström Makerspace is hosting an evening for students who want to learn more about CAD and want some help to get started. If you use 3D-printers and want to make a model of your own you use CAD-programs to build and create this model. During this workshop you will learn two different CAD programs that you can use at home on your own computer, you will therefor need to bring your own computer. The two programs are Thinkercad(a little easier) and Fusion 360(a bit more advanced).
PLEASE NOTE YOU NEED YOUR OWN COMPUTER (and also a computer mouse if possible)
Preparations before the course:
- Create an account at Tinkercad
- Download Fusion 360. This can be done by using the Uppsala University studentmail.


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Fridays After Five
Enjoy the weather, tunes from local jam band Kendall Street Company and eats from numerous area food trucks.
Friday 4/22. Free, 5:30pm. nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Downtown Mall. 245-4910.
Historic Garden Week Tour
The 83rd annual event celebrates the beauty of local gardens, and feature visits to the historic Morven Estate gardens and house, the Pavilion Gardens at UVA and a shuttle tour of other idyllic private homes and estates.
Saturday 4/23-Monday 4/25. $10-40, various times and locations. vagardenweek.org.
Health & Wellness
Miles for Margaret 5K
Camp Kesem, ADAPT and the Pi Beta Phi sorority at UVA host a 5K race in honor of UVA student Margaret Lowe's memory.
Saturday 4/23. Free, 10am. McIntire Amphitheater, 151 Amphitheater Way. milesformargaret.splashthat.com/.
Food & Drink
Library Series guest chef dinner
Matt Greene of JM Stock Provisions and Tristan Wraight of Oakhart Social prepare a five-course, family-style dinner, paired with vintage wines from Blenheim Vineyards.
Sunday 4/24. $85, 5pm. Blenheim Vineyards, 31 Blenheim Farm. 293-5366.


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Many many thanks to all of the volunteers and attendees of this past weekend's Ice Cream Social! What an amazing event!!
An extra-special thanks to Mary Peterson, a member of OWL's education committee. She is such a knowledgeable and generous person- truly an asset to the OWL community. Below, Mary has shared her special recipe for "Phunny Putty"- an intriguing ooze & sensory delight.
Thanks, Mary!!!
20-Mule Team Borax®
Water (some hot, some cold)
Dosage cup or measuring spoon
Elmer's Glue-All® white glue
Plastic cup
Food Coloring
Craft Stick
Small zipper-type bag
Glow-in-the-dark pigment (optional)
1.) Pour 12 oz. of hot water into a container. A soda bottle works well. Add 2 tablespoons of Borax, and cover tightly. Shake the bottle. Most of the Borax should dissolve, but some should settle to the bottom. If not, add a bit more Borax until you cannot dissolve any more. This is called a saturated solution, which means that the water has absorbed as much Borax as it can.
2.) Pour 25 mL (5 teaspoons) of glue into the plastic cup. Try to get all the glue into the cup for accurate measurement. (you can measure 25 mL of water into a cup, mark the line at the water level, then pour the water out and measure glue to that line.)
3.) Pour 20 mL (4 teaspoons) of water into the glue and mix it up with the craft stick. The ratio between the glue and water is important for the phunny putty to be the right consistency. In some settings, it is a good idea to premix a large quantity of glue and water in the right proportions, then use 45 mL of that mixture and proceed with the rest of the recipe.
4.) Add 3 drops of food coloring to the glue and water mixture. Mix well with the craft stick. You may add 1/8 tsp. of glow-in-the-dark pigment now. The colors will be pastel. Adding enough color to make red, for instance, instead of pink, will cause the putty to ooze color and be very messy.
5.) Add 15 mL (3 teaspoons) of the Borax solution to the glue and water mixture. Mix well with the craft stick and watch what happens! If your cup has more gluey-looking liquid, add a little more Borax solution. Stir until you have no large globs of glue. You may need to scrape the phunny putty off the stick and stir some more.
6.) When your Phunny Putty forms a fairly solid blob, pull it off the stick and squish it between your hands. It becomes less sloppy as you play with it. Set the putty on the table (not a paper towel), wipe your hands on a paper towel, then mop up the sloppy stuff on the table. Push the towel into your cup, and put in the trash.
7.) If you keep your Phunny Putty in a plastic bag between using it, it should stay nice for a long time!
CAUTION: Phunny Putty will stick to paper and fabric! The kitchen table is a good place to play with your phunny putty.
Chemistry Explanation: Elmer's Glue contains polyvinyl alcohol, a polymer whose molecules are cross-linked to form an extended network. The cross-linking agent is the tetraborate ion. This ion is formed when the Borax, sodium tetraborate, is dissolved in water forming a mixture of boric acid and tetraborate ions. The result is a gel that is similar to Silly Putty®.


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No, this is not a photo of Ariana Grande after the Manchester attack
At least 22 people were killed in the explosion.
At least 22 people were killed in the explosion.
Twenty airlines resumed flights from Brussels Airport and the gate B section fully reopened on Wednesday.
Sikh-Canadian national Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only person convicted in the 1985 Air India bombing that killed 331 people, was released from a Canadian prison.
A gun battle is raging between militants and security forces inside a university campus in northwestern Pakistan.
In the wake of a series of explosions in Jakarta Thursday, Indonesians are sharing a message of defiance on social media.
The battle between Indian armed forced and militants at the Indian air force base in Pathankot, near the India-Pakistan border, has now entered its third day.
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of helping provide guns to the man who attacked a kosher supermarket in Paris in January.
"We all love tea, are really polite and tut rather than saying something, no matter our religion."
Witness accounts from people inside the Bataclan concert hall in Paris have painted a gruesome picture of what occurred as gunmen opened fired on the crowd.
The suspect, Yassine Salhi, is also accused of having sent a selfie of him with the decapitated head of his victim.
The death toll of Britons killed in Friday's terrorist attack in Tunisia could top 30, according to some reports.
A suicide bomber blew himself up on Wednesday just steps away from the ancient Egyptian temple of Karnak in Luxor, a southern city visited by millions of tourists every year, security and health officials said.
Tourism plays a major role in the Tunisian economy and the large scale attack could have a lasting impact on the fragile industry.
Scores of people took to the streets of Tunis on Wednesday evening, hours after a terror attack at the city's national museum rattled Tunisia's capital and left 22 people dead, including 17 foreign tourists.
What happened in Paris today comes as a shock but -- unfortunately -- not as a surprise.
The magazine's willingness to publish likenesses of the Prophet Muhammad, something few publications dared to do, put it at the forefront of tensions between radical Islamists and the West.


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During his talk Ambassador Hussain acknowledges past tension between the countries, but holds out hope for improvement, pointing out Pakistan's recent elections and subsequent change in leadership as a source of hope for a new relationship with the US. He is also very firm in his message that such a relationship is necessary for the cause of promoting peace, stating: "the need for a new relationship has never been greater. The two countries continue to face challenges that neither can solve alone." Ambassador Hussain also talks in depth about the many forces at work in Pakistan, including nationalism, religion, uneven wealth distribution, and foreign pressures that led to the strained US-Pakistani relationship that we see today. He goes on to identify what each country must realize about the other in order for the relationship to improve.
For Pakistan, he states that the government must understand the US' desire for relationships with Pakistan's neighbors, India and China, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and security of existing weapons, and concerns about terrorism. He also urges Pakistani policy makers to better communicate to the US why they make the decisions they do. In this way, even if US policy makers do not agree with Pakistan's actions, they will hopefully understand why those actions were taken, providing less frustration and greater understanding between the two countries. The Ambassador claims that in years past, Pakistani silence on policy making has given the impression to Americans that Pakistan does not care about American interests and is doing nothing to help the US achieve its goals in the region, a notion which is completely untrue. Ambassador Hussain also stresses the need for Pakistan to to improve domestic stability, citing the need for improved governance, the strengthening and streamlining of economic institutions, and the need to address Pakistan's energy crisis. Turning the spotlight on the United States, the Ambassador goes over what the US can do to help itself and Pakistan achieve their mutual goals. According to Hussain, the United States must understand that its military operations have had a major effect on Pakistani civilians, and have led to a negative perception of Americans within Pakistan. This has served to weaken US influence in the region, and according to the Ambassador, "without influence, the United States can not help Pakistan". He ends the discussion on the controversial issue of drone use. The Ambassador states that he "takes no position on legal and moral aspects of drone use" but does express his belief that the military gains of drone use should be weighed against the political losses it can lead to. He believes that the future of US drone policy in Pakistan is such that either drones must become accepted by Pakistani civilians or that drones will no longer be necessary, but for as long as drones are active within Pakistan against the will of the public, it will continue to anger Pakistanis and perpetuate anti-American sentiment within the region.
Ambassador Touqir Hussain is a former senior diplomat from Pakistan, having served as Ambassador to Brazil, Spain and Japan (1998 – 2003). Ambassador Hussain held senior positions in the Pakistani Foreign Office, including that of Additional Foreign Secretary heading the bureaus of the Middle East and of the Americas and Europe. From 1996 to 1998 Ambassador Hussain was the Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister, where he had the opportunity to work with a range of foreign policy issues at the highest level
Ambassador Touqir Hussain moved to the United States in 2003. Since then he has been pursuing an academic career. He was a Senior Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace( 2004-2005) and Research Fellow at the Center for the Study of Globalization George Washington University ( 2006-2010). Currently he is the Senior Pakistan Visiting Fellow at SAIS Johns Hopkins University and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University and the Syracuse University ( Washington DC campus).Earlier he had also taught at the University of Virginia Charlottesville.
Ambassador Hussain's overall specialization is South Asian security issues, the Kashmir dispute, U.S Pakistan relations, civil military relations, democracy in the Islamic world, political Islam, terrorism, and US relations with the Islamic world. Ambassador Hussain has written nearly thirty op-ed pieces for US and Pakistani newspapers on some of these issues.
Ambassador Hussain has been a guest speaker at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville; American University, Washington DC; The George Washington University, Washington DC; Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond; the Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management, Dayton, Ohio; The National Defense University, Washington DC; The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA; and the World Affairs Council, Peoria, IL.
The talk was moderated by Professor James Witte


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My last day in Penang had arrived, and miraculously, I actually did manage to get out of the room (and away from the neverending email) just as early as planned 🙂
First stop: Chinatown, for a $10 motorbike rental and the start of a loop around the island.
Man, I just love the freedom of a motorcycle. Riding along the coast, zipping in and out of traffic, totally free to explore anywhere and everywhere you please.
My planned route would take the better part of the day, passing through small fishing villages, temples, fruit farms, and isolated sandy beaches.
Unfortunately, just minutes after getting on the highway a tropical downpour materialized out of absolutely nowhere. I took the next exit and popped into a covered eatery to wait out the storm.
(Not surprisingly, I was the only foreigner there – and most of the customers were very surprised to see me. I was also the only one not eating with my hands; ordinarily when I travel I try to "do as the Romans," but there are just a few things I'm not quite comfortable with. One is using my left hand instead of T.P. – still more common than you might think. Another is shoveling drippy curry with my right :P)
Thankfully the weather did clear back up, quickly turning to just the kind of tropical blue I'd been hoping for.
I can honestly say that the rest of the ride turned into my favorite tourism day of the trip thus far.
Penang island outside of Georgetown is so different from the big city it feels like another world entirely.
Tropical palms overhang crystal blue waters, local mosques sit at the mouth of dense jungles, and roosters roam about small fishing villages backdropped by fluffy white beaches.
While doing a bit of "off-the-beaten-path" exploration, I even ended up riding my way through a jungle to a deadend peninsula (see the map posted above). There was nobody around for miles; just me, the trees, water on three sides, and a small dirt path behind me.
My first major stop on the loop was Balik Pulau, the island's second largest city.
I pulled over the first chance I got for a sample of the local culinary specialty:
Laksa, a tasty rice-noodle concoction with thick fish broth, mint leaves, pineapple slivers, onions and fresh chilies.
And to drink: nutmeg and plum juice, another local specialty. The first was as good as it sounds; the second was as bad as it sounds 😛
From here I continued the circuit towards Sungai Pinang,
Stopping for a tour of a mountainside tropical fruit farm.
I'm sure it would've been great had the season been right – but as nearly nothing was ripe, the main fun of the tour, picking fresh fruits right off the trees, was not available. Too bad, if only it were July.
On the plus side though I did befriend a pair of French travelers who'd just started an 18-month round-the-world tour of their own. It's always nice to swap stories and advice with fellow long-term wanderers 🙂
Next I continued through the twisty mountain roads until I reached the North coast at Teluk Bahang,
another small Muslim fishing village known locally as the "End of the World."
It wasn't tough to see why. Not much beyond here!
Then after a quick petrol fill-up
It was a beautiful coastal drive on to Batu Ferringhi, the most touristy of all of Penang's cities: a beachfront resort town chock-full of Hiltons, Hard Rock Cafes, Mc Donalds, and souvenir shops.
Using Google Maps, I found my way to a restaurant recommended by the local with whom I'd shared breakfast the previous day – the Sunset Bistro.
But it turned out the Sunset Bistro was no more – apparently it'd been destroyed that very morning, by an explosion in the kitchen. It was now little more than a pile of smouldering rubble.
Initially I'd intended to lounge around until sunset before exploring Ferringhi's famous night market, but as that was still 2 hours away I decided to just press on.
I was starting to get pretty tired anyway, and already felt more than satisfied with a near-perfect day.
The only mental note I'd make for next time: bring a backup iPhone charger. The GPS had burned through nearly 100% of my battery, and without the convenience of GMaps, I never would've covered half as much ground 😉
Note: These posts are behind realtime; the above narrative took place on Tuesday, January 18th.
16 Responses to "Penang by Motorbike"
Hi Justin,
Cool stuff here, I was just looking at your wp-fb-autoconnect and thought I will browse your blog… cool plugin, cool blog, cool person…
Hey are you coming to Singapore after Penang? I can show you around a bit n can get you some zoo discount coupons if you are (sorry, run out of free tickets)..
Always good to network.
LOL- I cannot believe that place burned the morning before you went.
I am ready for noodles and chiles with a fork/chopticks
Justin, I imagine that you might already know about this, but when it comes to cell phone batteries there is a case called a "Mophie", that not only protects your phone but charges it on command too. I've one for my new s4, and have a portable usb battery charger for my tablet. Might be worth looking into.
Where did you rent the motorbike? What was the price rate?
Hey! is it compulsary to have a motorbike license to ride in Penang? Thanks!


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Clearing the Way for Little Duck Creek Trail
How do communities come to be? Support and engagement among neighbors allow individuals to build a communal network, and the Madisonville Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation leverages such initiatives to make a united community possible.
Matt Strauss, director of real estate development and marketing at the Redevelopment Corp., explained that promoting the surrounding neighborhood is the organization's main focus. From building new homes to educating residents, the organization crafts Madisonville's needs into opportunities for growth.
In order to brand the biggest impact possible, the Redevelopment Corp. partners with the Cincinnati Community ToolBank. This partnership gives them the opportunity to expand their tool inventory and advance their projects. One of the organization's biggest projects is paving a bicycle trail along Little Duck Creek. After bicycle activists in the neighborhood expressed their interest in creating a trail that connects to other Ohio trail networks, local volunteers got to work.
The first step in this project was to clear the way for the trail. For this to be accomplished, an expansive inventory of saws were necessary. Fortunately for the Redevelopment Corp., the ToolBank has the required tool capacity available. Next, debris had to be cleared and invasive species had to be extinguished along the trail. These jobs were completed using the ToolBank's tools too.While this project is well on its way, Matt emphasized that, between clearing the area and laying mulch where necessary, it will take years to finish. Eventually, a bridge will need to be built to connect the trail to others.
In addition to establishing Duck Creek Trail, the Redevelopment Corp. has also used the ToolBank to complete a variety of clean-up projects, as well as for special events equipment to host their annual Cincinnati Jazz and Garden Festival.
The Madisonville Urban Redevelopment Corp. yearns for an intra-personal harmony that yields worldwide progression. "The ToolBank has given us the resources to make this job possible," said Matt. "Lots of different tools are needed for our projects at different times, and that's why we partnered with the ToolBank from the very beginning."


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Passenger Assist Training
The Level 3 Award in Passenger Assistance training (PATs) is a nationally recognised qualification designed for those who want to gain accredited skills for passenger assistance.
Candidates will learn all the basic principles and responsibilities for assisting and transporting passengers who are reliant on transport schemes.
What will be covered?
- The role of passenger assistance
- General responsibilities
- Supervising and assisting passengers
- Assisting the driver
- Health and safety awareness
- Manual handling awareness
- Personal safety awareness
- Theory and background information
- Practical skills assessment
- Passenger awareness and assistance
- Theory and practical skills
- Assisting passengers who travel in wheelchairs
- Professional etiquette (a reminder)
- Safety for passengers who use wheelchairs
- Supervising children and young people with special needs
- Working with adults who need care and supervision
- Mobility aids and special seating
- Contingency plans
Benefits to you
This course will provide you with the key skills and knowledge to know how to transport passengers safely.
Who should attend?
This session is appropriate for transport scheme drivers or assistants who would like to refresh their skills and develop further knowledge.
Thursday 19th October 2017
9.45am arrival for tea, coffee and networking for a 10am start. The workshop will finish by 4pm.
The course costs £90.00 per person inclusive of certificate.
For more information and to book your place: https://ocva.org.uk/passenger-assist-training


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'No, no sir its not dead – the Norwegian Blue prefers kipping on its back.'
So insisted the pet shop owner (Michael Palin) as he tried unsuccessfully to convince the disgruntled customer (John Cleese) that the parrot 'what he had purchased a half an hour earlier' – was indeed alive and well.
..and this week Richard and Meghan tried to convince anyone who was interested – that their talks process was not an ex-process and had not gone to meet its maker.
The parrot sketch (by a former British PM)
Ricky tries to breathe some life into the deceased
It was a week dominated by the usual embarrassment for Unionism as their leaders said 'NO' yet again – and the usual attempts by some to cover Unionist blushes and spread the blame.
So, with the tiresome Haass out of the way, Green Field Number 4 politicians could get back to doing what they like doing most – arguing about the past – with the current leader of the DUP disputing with the previous leader, as to who was to blame for the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. Robinson disputing what the Reverend Ian was reported as saying in the forthcoming 2 part BBC documentary on his goodself.
..with Peter quickly spotting that if the Irish government were being blamed by Paisley for the bombings then that might sound too close to Republican logic regarding the legitimacy of their armed struggle.
Surely quote of the week, from the forthcoming programme by the big man on the subject of the bombings?
"I had nothing to do with it".
Funnily enough, many people, up until this point, probably had not linked our most famous man of the cloth to these UVF (plus allegedly MI5) attacks.
So this week, with Unionist frustration with Haass still simmering away, up pops the old hardy perennial of Fenian fecundity in the Detail ( as highlighted on this site by BangorDub) to further increase Unionist and Loyalist alienation.
What will also increase Loyalist alienation is the disclosure by the Newsletter that the "PSNI has taken 16 months to close a Freedom of Information request, in the end refusing to update its figures on the ratio of loyalists to republicans arrested as part of Historical Enquiries Team (HET) investigations." The last figures released in 2010 showed that "71 arrests to date; all but one are loyalists".
Perhaps Loyalists are not actually paranoid after all – and everybody is out to get them?
And finally, another word from another dead parrot.


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