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The Top Three Workplace Challenges For Millennials
May 4, 2016
I recently received an email from Columbia University's School of Nursing, inquiring about an innovative image coaching seminar I'd just created. They wanted me to conduct the workshop for their graduate students. The focus would be professional branding through communication, highlighting the importance of email etiquette and networking. They also wanted to briefly address the importance of wearing appropriate attire when scrubs are not de riguer. I find these three areas prove the greatest challenges to millennials in the workplace.
Email etiquette
Written communication poses a unique challenge for young professionals because it's difficult to convey and perceive tone without seeing the sender's facial expressions or hearing their voice. When sending an email, we should always keep our audience in mind. Ask yourself, is this a private conversation? Should I really "reply all," and would everyone need or want to know what I'm sending? Remember, it can be forwarded to anyone, at any time. We are inundated with hundreds, if not thousands of emails daily. Here are three common types of email offenders millennials should avoid becoming:
Offender 1: He flags every email as urgent, not realizing that if everything is urgent, then nothing is. He becomes "the boy who cried wolf." When something critical does arise, our default response is to dismiss his email out of hand.
Offender 2: She barks her intentions, beginning emails without the common courtesy of a greeting as simple as "Hi" or a formal "Good morning, afternoon, or evening" can come across as rude.
Offender 3: He writes in ALL CAPS. Don't do it, it's offensive, and an easy way to cause misunderstandings and create enemies.
If your emails are too casual they'll be perceived as unprofessional, therefore, young people should refrain from using slang and profanity, regardless of what others in your office may do. You should always check your spelling and grammar as you type and review before sending. It's a fail-safe measure to avoid accidentally sending out a shoddy email. Approach each interaction as an opportunity to prove yourself worthy of a promotion, even if you just began working there. Remember, "please" and "thank you" will always serve you well, sprinkle them liberally throughout your emails.
There's a direct correlation between our network and our net worth. It's no wonder we're constantly encouraged to expand our networks in new, innovative ways. This can pose a challenge to millennials that aren't naturally inclined to widen out in their association due to introversion or unfamiliarity with the nuances of creating and maintaining lasting business connections.
An example was recently related to me of a young woman who mustered up the courage to introduce herself to an individual of stature at a social function hosted by her company after hours. All her friends were ready to leave. The person she wanted to meet was already deeply engaged in conversation with several others, but our young friend was determined to meet the person before leaving. She strode over to her target, and without skipping a beat inserted herself into the conversation. She did not bother to apologize for the interruption because in that moment she was so preoccupied with her own agenda, she disregarded the feelings of those around her. Needless to say, that left a bad taste in everyone's mouth and reflected poorly on her mentor and instructors. They received several complaints after the affair. Although I commend her for her assertiveness, I must point out her lack of decorum.
Read the stories of millennial entrepreneurs who ditched the typical career path for more fulfilling, impassioned work.
If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, you should not hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity that has been availed to you. However, never become so consumed with your own objective that you disrespect the dignity of those around you. Pause, collect your thoughts, politely interrupt, and wait to be acknowledged; then introduce yourself. Briefly declare your admiration and express a desire to talk on another occasion more conducive to both your schedules (if that's feasible). Apologize to their companions for interrupting and then quickly take your leave, with a smile.
Your primary goal when networking is to leave people with a favorable impression of you and a desire to know more. Allow them a chance to express themselves then share sparingly. Sometimes when we meet a new person and there's immediate rapport we can unintentionally overshare. Revealing personal details about ourselves, our colleagues, or family, especially when unsolicited can make a pleasant conversation very awkward (cue the crickets). Speak about your field, the successfulness of the event, and non-controversial current events. If the topic of politics or religion is raised keep your comments neutral and steer the conversation back to a safer topic. Less is more when getting to know someone.
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Young Adult Engagement and Philanthropy: An Event Model that WorksPermanent link
Those of us working with young adults know all too well the many challenges of attracting this demographic to fundraising events. We constantly look for new ideas, venues, speakers and incentives. Then we use facebook, twitter, email, websites and more to market the event, with the hope that people don't ignore us. We check our registration lists incessantly and pray that people show up. We try to explain the cause in an effective way and hope people understand. We review each aspect of the event so it delivers in hopes that participants will enjoy and bring their friends in the future. Sound familiar?
If you've felt this way and are looking for a single event that can draw hundreds of young adults in support of the community then read on, because in Chicago, we've spent five years building an event that thousands of young Jews know about and attend each year.
In 2008, the Young Leadership Division's (YLD) professional and volunteer leadership team dreamed of something BIG, something new that would attract hundreds of young adults to come together for a single evening to support the Jewish United Fund and the Chicago Jewish community. In its first year, the event attracted over 700 participants, including 250 new donors and 100 Ben Gurion Society members, donors who contribute a minimum of $1,000 to the Annual Campaign. In total, YLD attracted triple the number of people than at the two major fundraising events from the previous year. YLD's first Big Event was the largest YLD Campaign event in its 60 year history.
This past December, and five years later, YLD held its 5th annual Big Event, which is now the premier fundraising event for the next generation of Chicago's young Jewish community. The event, held in a ballroom the size of a football field, drew a crowd of more than 2,400, including hundreds of first-time donors. The evening featured entertainment by Edon Pinchot, 14-year old semi-finalist on America's Got Talent, and Aziz Ansari, Parks and Recreation star.
Elements of Success
There are three important elements of the Big Event that we have focused on each year:
1. Provide great entertainment: Having an A or B list celebrity provide the evening's entertainment has generated enormous buzz over the years. YLD has been entertained by Matisyahu, Andy Samberg, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Fallon and Aziz Ansari.
2. Make the event accessible: For the first time in YLD's recent fundraising history, the Big Event had no minimum gift to attend. Rather, the requirement is for every new donor to give a gift that is meaningful to them (for some it is $18 and for others $1,800). For all previous donors, the ask is to match or increase their last gift.
3. Recruit: Our best recruitment strategy has been to leverage the relationships of community members to recruit their family and friends. We utilized a table host model to incentivize people to recruit their networks by securing preferred seating with friends at no additional charge. YLD has held five Big Events and with each year, we gain more momentum. In the first four years, attendance increased 50% or more from the prior year. The maximum attendance was in 2012 with over 2,600 (Jimmy Fallon was the entertainer).
Measures of Success
Attending the event is a commitment in and of itself. Each participant must purchase an $80 ticket, commit to give a gift to the Annual Campaign and spend an entire Saturday night with JUF. We are proud that thousands of young adults opt into this year after year. We know that the entertainment and open bar are great perks, but we also believe that people are coming to show their support for the Jewish community.
At the event, participants demonstrate solidarity, strength, and collective responsibility. This past year, over 2,400 young adults of all backgrounds joined together to recite the Chanukah prayers, light up a room (with glow sticks) and commit a gift to this community.
Anecdotal comments have also been telling. People have expressed their appreciation of having a way to connect with hundreds of other young adults and reported feeling good about being a part of something larger then themselves. Table hosts have shared positive experiences about their leadership roles.
As for fundraising, the first Big Event raised over $250,000, 25% more than the two major fundraising events from the year before. By 2012 that number has doubled to close to $500,000.
Every participant receives an "interest" card at the Big Event, which offers a personal connection to YLD leadership. Hundreds of people have filled out this card and met with YLD Board members and professionals. Several Big Event attendees have taken on leadership roles in the community because of a connection made through the Big Event.
Communities across the country are inquiring about and replicating the Big Event model. In 2011, Michigan held their first Epic Event and is planning to host it again in the Spring of 2012.
In total, 5,763 unique participants have attended a Big Event. As the younger generation begins to step up, accept responsibility, understand what the community is about and come to an event because they want to, we know the future is in good hands.
What's in Store for the Future?
We are constantly re-evaluating our fundraising strategy. At an event that keeps growing, it becomes more difficult to get the room's attention and to explain why it is important to give through the Jewish United Fund. This past year, the pitch included several elements to make the message of JUF more relatable. For the coming year, we will re-evaluate the messaging and explore how to best capture the room's attention.
We are constantly gathering feedback from community members in an effort to ensure that we plan an event people want to attend. We strive to understand where we can improve. We are encouraging everyone to weigh in, because we want this event to remain relevant, even if it looks different than before. What worked five years ago may not continue to work and we are open to exploring new options.


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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HADOOP-8541?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:all-tabpanel ] Andrew Wang updated HADOOP-8541: -------------------------------- Attachment: hadoop-8541-1.patch First attempt at a patch. I added a new MutableQuantiles class that tracks hardcoded quantiles, and rolls over at the specified interval. The test cases are pretty thorough, but I'm going to work on hooking this into either HDFS or HBase to make sure the API feels right. > Better high-percentile latency metrics > -------------------------------------- > > Key: HADOOP-8541 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HADOOP-8541 > Project: Hadoop Common > Issue Type: Improvement > Components: metrics > Affects Versions: 2.0.0-alpha > Reporter: Andrew Wang > Assignee: Andrew Wang > Fix For: 2.0.1-alpha > > Attachments: hadoop-8541-1.patch > > > Based on discussion in HBASE-6261 and with some HDFS devs, I'd like to make better high-percentile latency metrics a part of hadoop-common. > I've already got a working implementation of [1], an efficient algorithm for estimating quantiles on a stream of values. It allows you to specify arbitrary quantiles to track (e.g. 50th, 75th, 90th, 95th, 99th), along with tight error bounds. This estimator can be snapshotted and reset periodically to get a feel for how these percentiles are changing over time. > I propose creating a new MutableQuantiles class that does this. [1] isn't completely without overhead (~1MB memory for reasonably sized windows), which is why I hesitate to add it to the existing MutableStat class. > [1] Cormode, Korn, Muthukrishnan, and Srivastava. "Effective Computation of Biased Quantiles over Data Streams" in ICDE 2005. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. If you think it was sent incorrectly, please contact your JIRA administrators: https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ContactAdministrators!default.jspa For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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The 9th Iran Airshow has kicked off on the southern island of Kish in the Persian Gulf despite tough and cruel sanctions imposed by the United States against the Islamic Republic.
The airshow secretary, Bijan Bonakdar, said on Monday that 105 Iranian and 10 foreign companies are participating in the four-day event.
He added that the participants are showcasing their latest achievements in the sectors of aviation and aerospace at a time when the US is exerting mounting pressure on other countries to abide by its policies on Iran.
The exhibition is the most important event in Iran's aviation and aerospace industries and is being held every two years.
The first international conference on public aviation is also held on the sidelines of the Kish show.
Many experts believe that holding of the 9th Iran Airshow at a time that the administration of US President Donald Trump has reinstated unilateral sanctions against Iran is a clear sign that the sanctions have failed to have any impact on the Islamic Republic's progress in different fields, nor on its relations with other countries.
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said on November 11 that sanctions would fail to stop the country's progress in different fields.
"In spite of sanctions, Iran's achievements in various fields, particularly in the defense and missile industry sectors as well as the nuclear industry have astonished the world," Salehi told IRNA.
Over the past years, Iran has made major breakthroughs in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing military equipment and hardware despite sanctions and economic pressures on the country.
The Islamic Republic maintains that its military power poses no threat to other countries and is merely attentive to its military doctrine of deterrence.
Earlier this month, Iran's Armed Forces launched an annual air defense drill to test their capabilities in defending the Islamic Republic's airspace against a wide range of threats, using an array of advanced weapons systems.
Dubbed the Defenders of Velayat Skies 2018, the two-day drills featured joint operations by the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Aerospace Force and the Iranian Air Force, which is the aviation branch of Iran's Army.
Before the official inauguration of the Kish Airshow, Brigadier General Abdoklarim Banitarafi, head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), told reporters that the country is ready to export domestically built fighter jets after showcasing them to potential buyers.
"We have already taken the necessary steps to export products that we are authorized to sell," he told reporters, noting that Tehran will resume selling trainer jets as well.
Iran unveiled its first domestically designed and manufactured fighter jet named "Kowsar" during a defense show in Tehran in August.
The fourth-generation Iranian fighter jet is equipped with "advanced avionics and fire control systems" and can be used for short aerial support missions.
The plane can be manufactured in both single- and double-cockpit types, the latter of which can be used for advanced pilot training missions in addition to its combat capability, according to Fars news agency.
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You've always been good at math and dreamt of being an engineer and now, all you need is to get into the right engineering school. In order to succeed, you'll have to work hard and devote your 100% attention to your goal.
Here are some tips to help you survive engineering school.
Prepare yourself
You should mentally prepare yourself for what lies ahead. Engineering is fun once you get the hang of it, but in most cases, you need to be serious if you want to ace or even pass your exams. Start by getting organized: take note of the important dates; set alarms and schedules for review time and make sure that you have a clean and organized environment to make your studying habit better.
Engineering needs your full attention and commitment. In order to fully understand your lessons, you need to take everything seriously. Working hard, determination, passion and focus are main key points to achieve success in the engineering field.
Tip: When studying, make sure to avoid any distractions possible. Put away your phone and find a good place to study like your school's library.
Find the right engineering school
Your choice of school can also affect your studies. Choose the best school that offers engineering courses and provides you with quality education, the best facilities, modern equipment, and produces board top notchers and outstanding graduates in the field.
Read and digest
Don't get tired of reading. Physical applications are a nice way to learn but reading is the foundation of your understanding. If you can't understand the topic in your book, find another textbook with the same topic. Just reading the same topic in two different perspectives/places/books can make a big difference in learning more about the subject. When you read, don't try so hard to memorize everything. Just read it, like you're reading a story. Relax and try to understand it with less pressure and you'll get it in your head in soon.
Ask questions
Don't be afraid to ask questions, keep in mind that a lot of your classmates are probably wondering the same things as you are. Clarity plays a big role in engineering to avoid mistakes and miscalculations so if you have any doubt in mind, just approach your professor or ask some help with a classmate.
Learn to operate without your calculator
Applied Mathematics is basically what engineering school is. It can be very complex so it's natural for students to depend on their calculators, in some cases, a calculator is a must. However, it's also important for you to be comfortable doing mathematical equations (calculus etc.) by hand because there are some cases where a calculator won't be allowed in an exam. It's better if you understand the equations without having to rely on your calculator all the time.
Study with other students
Studying engineering doesn't have to be a single journey, in fact, finding a study group makes easier for everyone to understand. There'll be some topics which you'll find easy and there are some you consider hard and complicated. Chances are, some people in your group will grasp certain topics that you're having a hard time with. You can then help each other by explaining topics that are easier to you but complicated to them; therefore, making the work much easier and faster.
Even though engineering requires your full commitment, don't forget to enjoy a little break once in awhile. Learn to reward yourself in every little steps you make, like having a little chocolate after studying one chapter.
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Artist: Trigger
Genre: Melodic Thrash/Progressive Metal
Country: Australia
Release title: Cryogenesis
Release Date: July 18, 2017 (Australia) January 5th, 2018 Worldvide
Format: Stream/Download/CD
Label: Hellfire Records
Rate: 4 /5
Trigger is an established 5-piece Heavy Metal band formed in Melbourne,Australia in 2011.
They made their mark on the Australian metal scene with the release of their debut EP Machina in 2014, with a signature sound that melds European melody with American grit are they standing out with their hook-driven approach and catchy harmonies. The band influences are from bands such as In Flames, Trivium and Iron Maiden.
In 2017, Trigger released a 10 track narrative culminating in Cryogenesis, their debut album. A sci-fi influenced concept album spanning 10 tracks at 53 minutes. The album was Recorded & mixed at Monolith Studios by Chris Themelco. Mastered at Panic Room Studios by Thomas Plec Johansson, Sweden. On the lead up to their album release, Trigger signed on with Hellfire Records Australia for worldwide distribution.
Tim Leopold – Vocals
Luke Ashley – Guitar
Sean Solley – Guitar
Matt Ambrose – Bass
Tim Joyce – Drums
This is what the guitarist Luke Ashley in Trigger says about their new album;
"Cryogenesis is a science-fiction narrative that addresses the struggle of gods and man. These historical demigods are all too real and not of this world; constantly vying for cultural control and dominion over humanity. Upon the Forge of Hephaestus, Tethered to the Tide and Veins of Ambrosia are excerpts of alien forces exercising their will, whilst Dead Sun and Dysphoria focus on the human psyche. We have created a world akin to our own, referencing important points in human history with a grimmer mythological impact. Sonically, our vision for the album was to bridge the gap between European and American influences, as well as the classic and modern aesthetics of metal. We wanted this to be a dynamic release that highlights the variety of the metal subcultures and throws them into a melting pot. It's fast but spacious, heavy but contoured, all tied together with melodic strains. We've honed a unique identity for this release – we hope people have as much fun listening to Cryogenesis as we did writing it."
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1. Upon The Forge Of Hepaestus
2. Dead Sun
3. Echoes Of The Silenced
4. Crowned
5. Tethered To The Tide
6. Devide
7. Alexandria
8. DeluZion
9. Dysphoria
10. Veins Of Ambrosia
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Famed comedian Lavell Crawford recently sat down for The Vlad Couch, where he touched on various topics, including his impressive weight loss, who he thinks is the top comedian, and getting his role on "Breaking Bad" as Saul's bodyguard Huell Babineaux.
During the conversation, Crawford also shared his thoughts on the gay community, as he said that gay guys need to try some "good p***y" before fully deciding that they're gay. The interview made the rounds in the media, including some pro-gay sites that lambasted Crawford for his comments, which he later apologized for.


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If you have a baby on the way, look no further for the best Instagram pregnancy announcements! Instagram announcements are very visual, letting everyone know without a doubt that baby is on the way. The key to an amazing announcement is to make a statement (funny or sweet) without much text. Check out these ideas from the families who are rocking the best Instagram pregnancy announcements. Serious creativity to follow!
The Best Instagram Pregnancy Announcements
Shocked Kid With Sonogram
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Best Valentine's Day announcement. That face you make when you're not just getting one sibling, but two! #twins #pregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #valentinesday #happyvalentinesday #love #newadditions #newbabies #children #childphotographer #candidmoments #candidphotography #expression #omg #bigbrother #samanthaannphoto #samanthaannphotography #fociis #lovewhatyoudo #naturallightphotographer #hampsteadnc #wilmingtonnc #wilmingtonphotographer #naturallightstudio
Sure, we've seen lots of pregnancy announcements with siblings, and many announcements featuring sonograms. What sets this announcement apart is the genuinely shocked expression on the big brother's face! I don't know what they said to this kid, but this pic is adorable!
Shopping For Two
Having a baby is super exciting, but when you are planning the gear can be super exciting too! The strollers, the fluffy lambs, the itsy bitsy shoes that will look adorable on your new baby. This mama seems like she steps out in style and so will her new baby!
Wandering Travelers
Have you caught the travel bug? Let your friends and family there is a new kid is in town for the middle seat… at least, until you can't claim that they are an infant in arms anymore!
Ever thought about being the star of your very own comic book? This kid steals the show as his comic book announces he's going to be a big brother. Hilarious!
Mugs + Name!
These two parents are so cute! Not only are they telling us with their adorable chalkboard mugs that a baby is on the way, but they also include their family name in this adorable picture. This idea is also a fun way to announce the babies name or gender, too cute!
I might be a little partial with this announcement as I'm from Ohio. If you're not from Ohio, you may not know that you can walk into almost any crowded place in Ohio, yell out O-H and you will hear someone yell back I-O in support of OSU football. This fam took it one step further making the full OHIO including the sonogram. Know any OSU fans? Send this to them stat!
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We took so many hilarious photos with Annabelle for our pregnancy announcement that it's hard to pick a favorite!! She is such a funny little princess – we are so blessed we will have another funny little prince or princess this August! #pregnancyannouncement #summerbaby #watchabgrow #babyh2.0 @clubmomme @thebump
So many announcements play off the sibling being upset at another kid joining the family. This pregnancy announcement is so sweet with the big sister waiting for her new best friend." Aww, can't stop the feels with this announcement!
Baby Carriage
This announcement has so many things working for it. There is a sweet vintage looking baby carriage, cute smiling older siblings, and even the fact that everything is white without a trace of ketchup or pasta sauce. This announcement is super sweet, and you can pull off the baby carriage idea in other settings too!
This pregnancy announcement is a nice twist on having both parents make a heart over the belly with their hands. Just in case you missed the heart, mom-to-be made it easier on you by wearing a shirt that says Preggers! Ha!


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How Kenyans Are Making Money Through Expensive Hair Weaves Business
When you walk around the streets of Nairobi, you will bump into dozens of women with weaves on. This is the struggle to have a Western look thanks to influence from most developed countries.
How much do weaves in Kenya cost? Most weaves go for around Ksh300 and there will also be weekly salon visits to maintain the good look. This will cost from around Ksh300 for the treatment.
There is a high end breed of expensive weaves costing around Ksh200,000 to have it on your head. According to celebrity stylist Jayne Awino Okoth who owns the elite Rapunzel Hair Affair Salon in Westlands, it will cost around sh80,000 to do a simple retouch to the weave.
Jayne imports her weaves from Costa Rica, Ethiopia, China, Brazil, India and Philippines. Hair from Costa Rica will cost around sh36,000 per bunch. An average of six batches are used plus retouching the hair, washing and fixing the weave to your hair are done. All this comes at a price tag of sh250,000.


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Book by Thomas Meehan & Mark O'Donnell
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her 'do!


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Blake were recently at the Comfort Prima High Street Fashion Awards 2010 handing out an award to John Lewis for best Department Store. They had this to say of the event, "We had a night of glamour with all the industry greats turning out to celebrate high street fashion. We chose the Next brand to wear to the awards and I hope you agree we were looking good." Click below to see pictures from the event.
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As summer winds down and fall breezes knock upon your door, the time for transition is upon us. The same holds true for your skin care regimen. What was fun and effective for the summer may not translate into great skin care for the fall.
Here are some skin care tips that will help you to achieve optimal results during these autumn months:
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Look Carefully at your Body Cleanser
The autumn time is a great time to reassess your beauty wash. In the summer, fruity shower gels are a popular treat. However, make sure that your shower gels and soaps will not dry out your skin as the air becomes a bit drier. For these fall months, consider a shower gel that is soap-free as well as hydrating. It's prime time to stash away the shower gels and bring out a creamy and moisturizing body wash.
Oil-Based Scrubs are Stellar!
During these fall months, consider an oil-based scrub. I tend to like oil-based scrubs because they are perfect for fall and winter with great exfoliating benefits and hydrating oils.
Moisturize, Moisturize and Moisturize Every Day!
During the autumn months, it is important to moisturize your skin every day. Consider lotions that are a bit heavier and allow for great hydration. The best time to apply your lotion is right after you've dried off after your shower or bath. After that shower, you can seal in the moisture that's already been absorbed into your skin.
Put Your Skin On a Schedule
During autumn, there are great opportunities to spend quiet nights at home. Why not have a great beauty day or evening and apply a mask? If you choose an evening during the weekend to apply a hydrating mask, consider keeping that regimen for awhile. If you go and get facials, then get them on a standard day and try not to deviate if you can.
Sunscreen is Still a Must!
Just because the air is cool, it is not a green light to forgo the sunscreen. Your skin still needs to be shielded from the harmful rays from the sun and those rays are still harmful. A sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater is still a great choice.
Got Cuticle Oil?
During the fall months, air is dry and can even dry out your hands. Invest in a great hydrating oil that will lock in moisture and keep your hands looking soft and supple. Other great oils that can serve as cuticle oil can be olive oil and vitamin E oil.
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Bobby McCain has a 4-year deal worth $27 million, including $13 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid nickel back in the NFL, according to a source.
McCain was often Miami's best cornerback in 2017, outperforming teammates Cordrea Tankersley, Xavien Howard and released Byron Maxwell. McCain was so good the team will even consider giving him some outside repetitions this season.
McCain is only 5-11, 192 pounds, but coaches cite his diligence on and off the field. McCain is also one of the most fiery Dolphins, both during games and practices.
"I need him outside and I'm going to need him inside," Dolphins defensive backs coach Tony Oden said. "If he's in the game, it's going to happen. If we don't practice that, I can't expect him to compete and excel at an elite level if we haven't practiced it."
Miami coach Adam Gase has been a fan of McCain since his arrival. Gase has pushed back on any criticism of McCain citing him as a player who always does things right.
"The spot that he plays, there's so much nickel personnel that's being played that he probably played 600-plus snaps last year," Gase said. "That's just the way the game is. If he had to play outside, then slot inside and do things like that, it's a lot of plays."
McCain was a fifth-round draft choice from Memphis in 2015. McCain has 3 career interceptions, 17 passes defended and has played 16 games in each of his three NFL seasons.
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While there's no instruction manual for marriage, it's not uncommon for spouses to have a mental "wish list" of things they wish their spouse understood. In this week's episode Joy has taken a stab at fifteen such "things." Maybe you'll agree - -maybe you won't. Either way, it should prompt some good discussion!
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Job Description
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Located in a medium sized shopping strip on the beautiful Central Coast less than 45 minute drive from either Gosford or Newcastle and a part of the Tuggerah Lakes. The area a vast array of activities from rock fishing, golfing and bush walking and of course with a number of beaches close by a work life balance is a given. The Central Coast has a population of around 10,000 and an hour's drive south will place you in the excitement that is Sydney.
Job Specification
Experienced Pharmacist in Charge to join a dedicated fun team of 10+ on a permanent full time roster. Your broad knowledge across 6CPA services is important and your ability to oversee the Technicians work so that a high level of healthcare is delivered at all times. In this role you will be: * Advising on dispensary and OTC products
* Recommending companion selling items to maintain optimal health
* Suggesting therapeutic products to aid the health and well being of customers
* PPI's, Medschecks, S2/S3 solution selling
* Establish and maintain relationships with customers
Skills Required
* Registration as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
* Strong communication and people skills
* You will have a keen interest in patient healthcare and well being
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A competitive hourly rate plus super will be offered to a reliable experienced Pharmacist in Charge ready to build your career with a group that prides itself on a solid positive work environment. Please call Leanne if you are registered with Raven's Recruitment and would like to know more. If you are not registered with us at this point, please do so quoting interest in this job number 200032143 and Leanne will then contact you directly to discuss your interest.


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Improved Loan Quality Boost's Cathay's Profit
Shares of Cathay General Bancorp rose more than 11 percent on Wednesday after the bank holding company reported a nearly 20 percent increase in third-quarter profit.
The Los Angeles the holding company for Cathay Bank late Tuesday reported net income of $30.4 million compared with $26.1 million in the same period a year ago. Adjusted net income, minus dividends on preferred stock, was $26.2 million (33 cents a share), up from $22 million (28 cents) a year earlier. That beat the Wall Street consensus of 32 cents a share.
Net-interest income fell 0.7 percent to $80.4 million, with non-interest income down 7 percent to $15.6 million. The bank's provision for loan losses was breakeven, compared to a provision of $9 million taken last year. Nonperforming assets fell 48 percent to less than $156 million.
Shares closed up $1.95, or more than 11 percent, to $18.87 on the Nasdaq.
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Here's a story for y'all: Way back in January of 2009, the comedy troop known as Broken Lizard ("Super Troopers," "Beerfest") began filming "Freeloaders." But despite the cult status of their previous efforts, "Freeloaders" has been sitting on a shelf for nearly four years, gathering dust, leading fans to wonder why.
Well, the first trailer for "Freeloaders" has finally arrived and now we know exactly why nobody wanted to release this movie for the last four years.
Is it too late to put this back on the shelf?
That's not to say there aren't some theoretical reasons to watch "Freeloaders," of course. For instance, you may be studying the film oeuvre of Olivia Munn, which seems unlikely, but anything is apparently possible in this world. Or maybe you're the world's biggest fan of Nat Faxon, who since filming "Freeloaders" has gone on to headline the Fox sitcom "Ben and Kate." Or maybe... actually, that covers it.
There is at least one funny part in the trailer, which is the fact that the person the Broken Lizard gang is freeloading off of happens to randomly be Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz. And somehow, Jane Seymour and Dave Foley ended up in this thing as well, so there is that. But frankly, this is not how we were hoping our 2013 was going to go.
Take a look, courtesy of The Film Stage, who has also been kind enough to provide a first peek at the intensely photoshopped poster.


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Environment Canada (EC) misled the country on global warming, which caused massive unnecessary expenditures, cost thousands of jobs, destroyed businesses and industries, and devastated communities at all levels.
Meanwhile, their forecast accuracy beyond 48 hours has not improved; they abandoned medium forecasts (three months to one year) after results that were worse than a coin toss; and all long-term forecasts since 1990, based on their membership in the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), were wrong.
John Christy presented the evidence in his congressional testimony (Figure 1).
In fact, the Canadian climate model forecasts that were part of the 102 IPCC CMIP-5 Climate Models result was the worst of them all as Ken Gregory showed (Figure 2).
EC was a major player in the entire deception of human-caused global warming. Assistant Deputy Minister Gordon McBean chaired the founding meeting of the IPCC in Villach, Austria in 1985.
Environment Canada then pushed the entire false global warming agenda with devastating and expensive impact on the entire Canadian economy. The most recent example was the approximately $3 billion commitment by Justin Trudeau to the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement signals the end of the entire UN climate agenda including that Fund. Once US funding is gone, the entire UN climate program collapses.
Trump is a foreign body injected into the body politic by the people. Every segment of the body, from politicians on each side through to the media, are trying to reject him. Those who elected him are reinforced in their decision with every move he makes to keep his election promises.
Trump wisely chose to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement because it is biased against developed nations, making it a bad deal for the US.
To achieve the goal agreed in Paris of a maximum 2°C increase in global temperatures above pre-industrial levels, the estimated global cost is $17 trillion by 2040 (or about 800 times more than was spent on all the Apollo missions to the moon).
It would also require carbon dioxide reductions about 100 times greater than those pledged in Paris.
The Agreement assumes incorrectly that CO2 is causing planet destroying global warming, but only a few nations must reduce their production, while all others are virtually unlimited for several years to come. China is the world's biggest CO2 producer, but is not limited in production until 2030.
In 2010 at Conference of the Parties (COP) 16, they replaced the Kyoto Protocol with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and planned to ratify it at COP 21 as the Paris Climate Agreement.
This became necessary after the disclosure in November 2009 of the corrupt science of the IPCC via the emails leaked from the Climatic Research Unit (CRU).
The Protocol and the GCF were designed to shut down the industrialized nations who became wealthy at the expense of other nations by using fossil fuels. They were to be punished by paying a fine for their sin of producing CO2, and the money was to be used to compensate developing nations.
In fact, it was a global scale transfer of wealth that required a single global government. It achieved Maurice Strong's objective summarized by Elaine Dewar in Cloak of Green:
"Strong was using the U.N. as a platform to sell a global environment crisis and the Global Governance Agenda."
The Kyoto Protocol foundered on the disclosure of the manipulated science. It also failed because the US Senate rejected it. They did not want to vote against a "green" Protocol, so they created the Byrd/Hagel Resolution to decide if they would vote on it. The resolution said they should not vote on anything that would harm the US economy. Therefore the vote was 95-0 in favour of not approving Kyoto.
Obama supported the GCF as part of his legacy, and also knew that without the US, it would not happen. But there was a problem: He could not call it a treaty because that would require Senate approval.
Ironically, this is exactly what made it easy for Trump to withdraw from the Paris agreement.
Environment Canada and all other national weather bureaucracies became involved because Maurice Strong set up the global warming deception through their membership in the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Virtually all climate research funding came from government sources, and they only funded research that supported their false science.
All Canadian federal research funding goes through "arms-length" agencies ostensibly to preclude political interference. However, climate funding came directly from Environment Canada to promote their version of the science.
As mentioned earlier, Gordon McBean was the person primarily responsible for the singular and devastating direction the department took. He brought his political view of environmental issues and particularly global warming, expressed in a speech to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1995. He spent his career promoting these views and virtually destroyed the Canadian Weather Service while wasting billions of dollars. The Auditor General put the cost at $6.8 billion from 1997 to 2005.
McBean also established his post-bureaucratic career by using $61 million of EC money to set up the Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS), a climate research organization that he took over as Chair in the month he retired from EC.
This agency only funded research that proved the human-caused global warming theory or the negative impact of warming.
Bureaucratic scientists are a guarantee of political science. As Dr. Lawrence Peters explained,
"Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time the quo has lost its status."
EC continue to push because they failed to follow the scientific method. Instead of proving that the hypothesis that human CO2 was causing warming was wrong, they only examined and promoted evidence that it was correct.
Every forecast they, as members of the IPCC have made, was wrong.
The simple and only solution to restore truth and integrity is to shut down EC and have Statistics Canada collect environmental data in its 'resources' wing and make that data available to anyone. At least private forecasters would be accountable to the market place.
It is time make Environment Canada accountable by closing the doors.


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This conceptual F1 lawn mower is so hot that the grass would thank you and your kids would be fighting over who gets to do the yard work. Masterfully designed and rendered by Frenchman Kadeg Boucher, this sleek beast features a number of clever touches including an LCD gauge steering wheel, F1-style front wing, race-helmeted spark plug, cockpit, centrally located pull crank handle and all sorts of other F1 touches as seen in the gallery below.
It comes in three versions: Schumacher/Ferrari red, all white and the John Player Lotus black-and-gold pictured above. All that's missing is a riding-mower version. Anyone think they can actually build it?[CG Forums via Autoblog]


text: Health / mammogram Doctors, Patient Groups Split Over New Mammogram Laws Physicians fear required warnings could prompt unneeded worry By Matt Cantor, Newser User Posted Oct 25, 2012 7:04 AM CDT Copied New laws on mammograms are proving controversial. (Shutterstock) (Newser) – Doctors' groups and patient advocates are facing off over new state laws that require health professionals to warn women when mammograms reveal dense breast tissue. Density—the result of higher proportions of connective or glandular tissue—can make it more difficult to detect cancer, since both the tissue and tumors appear white on mammograms. In and of itself, density isn't a problem; as many as 40% of mammogram recipients have it, the New York Times notes. story continues below While patient groups argue that women deserve to know about the potential risks, doctors worry that it could cause unnecessary stress, testing, and treatments. Density is a matter of opinion, they note. Studies have shown that women with dense breasts may face two to six times the risk of breast cancer. Research also shows that ultrasounds have been able to detect tumors unseen by mammograms, but those ultrasounds also prompted unnecessary biopsies. "I'm always worried when politicians start legislating the medical conversation, especially when it's a medical conversation where the experts don't know what needs to be said," says the American Cancer Society's chief medical officer. (Read more mammogram stories.)


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Do You Decorate With Real Fruit?
Fruit was all around me during a recent trip south of the border — and I'm not just talking about my margaritas! Not only were perfectly ripened oranges, lemons, mangoes, and limes readily available as a quick way to curb a sweet tooth, but the fresh fruit was also used as decorations nearly everywhere.
Desperate to bring a piece of my tropical vacation home, I've been looking for the perfect way to reproduce this look in my home. I'm thinking of starting off easy by placing lemons in a simple glass bowl such as this Pottery Barn Pinch Large Serve Bowl ($39), but any crop could liven up the right space. The lovely citrus will forever remind me of my time on the beach, but do you already decorate with fruit? If faux fruit is more your speed, check out these posts on decorating with apples and pineapples!


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News__ The Suzan Go Home
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Our favorite all-girl Japanese band (okay maybe the only one we know), The Suzan release their first video for their track Home. Directed by Pomp&Clout the video is like looking into a kaleidoscope and discovering four adorable Japanese girls dressed in awesome wacky outfits singing and playing instruments. Check it out above.


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UMW holds first-ever social justice summit3 min read
By WEIQI LIU
The James Farmer Multicultural Center and Student Transition Program hosted its first Social Justice and Leadership Summit on Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hurley Convergence Center Digital Auditorium. This is the first time the University of Mary Washington has organized an event related to social justice and leadership. More than 20 students of diverse backgrounds attended the summit.
Guest speaker Joan Iva Fawcett, director of Student Government Advising and Leadership Programs and the associate director of the LEAD Center at the University of California, Berkeley, facilitated the summit by motivating and encouraging students to participate in many engaging activities and share thoughts and experiences with peers in a safe and unpressured environment.
The Social Justice and Leadership Summit created an experiential opportunity for students to develop a concept and understanding of identity, social justice and allyship and better their college experience. The workshop helped students to support and promote social justice and equality on campus and within their respective communities, equipped students with the knowledge and skills needed to encourage and lead social change and explain the connection between leadership and social justice.
Carmen Flores, a junior international affairs and music double major, believes that the summit experience will help her become more open minded.
"I completely agree with that we are all based on perception, how we perceive certain group either base their ethnicity or their religion," Flores said. "What I'm hoping to get out this is understanding why other people think a certain way. I hope to become more open minded, when I see a social justice problem, I can see it from a different angle, not just mine own way of thinking… If we understand social justice and how to fight for it right now, we can be better equipped for the world."
Daksha Khatri, a sophomore English major, also attended and was inspired by the summit. "Sometimes we could do things that are wrong but people perceive it as norm," Khatri said. "We do have this kind of issue on campus, if you don't have knowledge and understanding, you can't do anything about it."
The summit was organized by Justin Wilkes, interim director of the Student Transition Program, and James Bland, assistant director of the James Farmer Multicultural Center.
Bland said that he and Wilkes want to bring opportunity to campus for student leaders or any student to come together to talk about and explore issues with social justice and understand how social justice and leadership go hand in hand.
"To be a leader, students really need to be able to look at what social justice is," Bland said. "Not only just on our campus, but also in the American society. Also the summit is for students to start to build collaboration with one another so then they can partner with one another afterward with different movements. We have members from Black Students Association, Jewish Students Association, etc. Their issues are not just their issues, but also our issues."


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Full Description(English): The house is facing the sea
It is a natural paradise in which you can see the sand of the ocean and the birds all the time. Turtles can be seen in front of the house, look for clams in the sand, surf, enjoy life.
The house is comfortable in a simple way, where you have no distractions from nature. It is located in Playa San Miguel, where friendly Costa Ricans are always open to a good conversation. It has a spacious house next to the house where you spend most of the time, it also has a nice pool with terrace, a typical Rancho de Costa Rica, where you spend most of your time. It is open so you can see the birds, the whales, the iguanas, really share with nature and enjoy life, the ranch is where the kitchen is located, leaving the room, the bar and the dining room.
The house is designed so that the air flows freely; It has rooms, bathrooms and a living room.
Some details: 1. You could go in search of clams, (we can give you a great recipe), 2. Fishing is great on the rocks or you could rent a very cheap boat, 3. Turtle watching, 4. Surfing
The house includes cleaning service daily; if you wish you can order: breakfast, lunch and dinner, a great Costa Rican lady can offer homemade tortillas and delicious healthy food at a very reasonable price. It is the ideal place for a family vacation or a business meeting. It has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
Prices per night:
$ 350 per night: August, September, October and November ( one week $315 per nigth)
$ 550 per night: End of the year and Easter
$ 430 a night: December to July ( one week $400 per nigth)
Prices include sales tax
Full Description(English): Luxury house, comfortable with large garden
The house has:
- 4 rooms each have a King and a single bed.
- Each room has its own full bathroom and air conditioning.
- It has a central room where the kitchen is located, which is a special meeting point overlooking the sea.
- The house is fully furnished.
- It has different rooms to enjoy and see the sea
- TV room
- Gas stove with built-in conventional large oven
- Rooms with air conditioning and bathroom
- spacious rooms
- large terrace next to the pool
- BBQ terrace on the second floor with ocean view
- Also known as Jabilla, it joins Coyote and Caletas through 2 estuaries which generates a very beautiful amplitude.
- There are pools on one side of the beach and estuary on the other.
At night you can see the Milky Way
- It is a living beach where there are caricacs and some nights the plankton is observed.
- The turtles come to this beach to spawn, one goes walking on the beach and meets them.
- The turtle season goes from July to December.
The organization Pretoma is on the beach.
Minimum 3 nights for rent.
Prices for rent:
Per night: $ 400
Per week: $ 2500 per week
Per month: $ 8000 + taxes
Full Description(English): House facing the sea with a beautiful front garden and adjoins the beach
It is located in Playa San Miguel (also called Playa Javilla, next to Playa Coyote, in Bejuco de Nandayure.
It is located 15 minutes from Punta Islita airport and 30 minutes from Samara.
It is a beautiful place where you can see a great diversity of Flora and Fauna.
There are two estuaries very close and there are several beaches together that can be walked, from there to Punta Caletas there are 17 kilometers of beach, which generates a beautiful amplitude.
- There are pools with fish on one side of the beach and a stream at 1 km. And for those who like to fish, they can do it in front of the house, on the rocks or in the Estero.
- At night you see the sky all starry
- It is a living beach where there are Cariacos and some nights the plankton is observed.
- The turtles come to this beach to spawn, one goes walking on the beach and meets them.
- Sometimes we have in front the view of whales that go to the South Zone.
Beautiful property with a lot of garden
It has: Living room, kitchen, 1 bathroom, a terrace, air conditioning and is fully equipped.
The house has a bedroom upstairs with 1 double bed and air conditioning and downstairs has 3 single beds.
They are 2 identical houses.
Rental price per night:
3 people $ 170
4 people $ 185


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Our longstanding client Swaffer decided it was time for a company rebrand and a cutting edge new website to stand out from the crowd.
To start off with the rebranding we created a new logo and a range of print stationery templates including a business card, compliments slip and letterhead template.
With the branding in place we got stuck into the website design stage. The aim was to create a visually stunning website that superceeded all of Swaffer's competitor sites and offered the ultimate in usability.
With many pages on offer and a huge range of material swatches, press articles, supplier details and associated International brands we had an extensive collection of assets to play with.
The project was by far the best we have ever worked on which I see as a combination of good preparation, a brilliant client whose key contibutors to the site development communicated quickly and very effectively with us, the timing with so many new functions available to us, and the subject matter which meant inspiration abound and ideas a plenty!
The end result is a stunning website design that incorporates the latest in Ajax movement technology, including scaling and rotating background images, zoom functions, lightboxes, auto scrolls and much more. No stone has been left unturned for what we consider as the ultimate in design and usability for this particular business.
As well as a comprehensive design, the entire site is manageable by our bespoke content management system which gives Swaffer the ability to update their website whenever they like.
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Filial responsibility is a name given to laws that make third parties (usually adult children) responsible for support for indigent family members. These laws are based on English "poor laws" from the 16th Century. Many states, including Georgia, have these laws on the books. Georgia's version, however, has been a toothless tiger for the most part. The Georgia statute is found at O.C.G.A. § 36-12-3. There, it provides that the "county" providing care for a pauper may bring an action against a father, mother or child to recover support provided to the pauper. These days, however, counties rarely provide support, so it's difficult to imagine how a claim could be brought.
By contrast, Pennsylvania has a broader filial responsibility statute. In Health Care & Ret. Corp. of America v. Pittas, 46 A.3d 719 (Super. Ct. of Penn. 2012), a nursing home sued a son for his mother's unpaid nursing home bills. The case went to arbitration, where the son won. However, the nursing home appealed the case and the arbitration award was reversed in the Common Pleas Court, and upheld on appeal. On appeal, the son objected to the Court placing on him the burden to prove he was unable to pay, because other family members were not held liable with him, because the Court refused to consider other potential sources of payment such as Medicaid, and because his mother was not indigent. The Court rejected each of the son's arguments, but noted that if Medicaid was ultimately approved, then he would have no responsibility to pay the bill.


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Frank Schillings Registrar Uniregistry launched 10 days ago and we reviewed it in a detailed post.
To date Uniregistry, has only managed to get 108 domain registration for new gTLD's which gives it a market share of the new gTLD registrar market of 0.03% according to ntldstats.com
Uniregistry is currently ranked as the 74th registrar in terms of numbers of new gTLD registrations according to the site.
According to RegistrarStats.com Uniregistry has a total of 390 domain name registrations including the 108 new gTLD registrations.
Uniregistry is ranked as the 664th registrar in the world in terms of domain registrations.
Of course as a registry, Uniregistry, has a lot of more new gTLD's coming including a few in April, but so far Uniregistry is barely a blip on the registrar radar.


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Christopher Theofanidis is certainly one of the most prolific and decorated American composers. He is currently working on two (different!) operas for the San Francisco and Huston Grand opera companies, and has received (among other awards) the Rome Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Fulbright, SIX (!) ASCAP Morton Gould Prizes, and the American Academy of Arts Charles Ives' Fellowship. He is on the faculty of the Yale School of Music, and it was my pleasure to meet him during the highSCORE festival in Pavia, Italy (in 2012). His work Rainbow Body has been played by more than 100 orchestras internationally, yet it was still the pleasure of The Riot Ensemble to programme the English premiere of his first string quartet, Ariel Ascending.
You can watch the performance the first movement of Ariel Ascending above. While reflecting on the performance, it was my pleasure to have the opportunity to ask Christopher a few questions reflecting this piece, his work, and music composition in general:
Christopher, thank you very much for taking the time to speak with me. We really enjoyed hearing Ariel Ascending at our Shapes of a Square concert and I'm keen to ask you a few questions about this piece in the context of your work since then.
Thanks for having me Aaron, and thank you to the Riot Ensemble and the Navarra Quartet for programming and playing the work. I'm particularly delighted you chose this piece as its only been played a handful of times since I wrote it.
Ariel Ascending is actually a relatively 'old' work of yours – your first string quartet and so on. Could you firstly tell us a little bit about why you wrote the work and what you were thinking about at the time?
I wrote Ariel Ascending in 1995 as a commission for Tanglewood. I had been a fellow there in 1994, and they gave me the Fromm Commission to write for the Henschel String Quartet. The Henschel Quartet have all gone on to become good friends of mine and they still play the piece today.
I had just finished my Doctorate studies at Yale at that time, and on my mind were things that didn't seem to normally go together in a single piece – the impressionism and orchestrational approach of Jacob Druckman, the kind of angular melodic harmonisations of Balkan Music (non-western music, as a whole, was very much in my field of vision at the time), the idea of silence in music and – above all – the idea of heterophony[1], where many lines become a single organism.
The Sylvia Plath poem was the spark and catalyst for the piece. I was so taken with that work and how she created a kind of wind in the words.
It's fascinating to hear what you were thinking about when you created this piece. Your colleague at Yale, Martin Bresnick, once told me that he never changes a piece once it's finished because a finished work is an artistic statement about what Music (with a capital 'M') is (or was) to that particular composer at that particular time. I'm interested in asking about what it is like to listen back to a work you wrote so long ago? Do you ever want to change things about the piece in a situation like this? Do you find new things in the work?
Martin is very principled! I have changed pieces from my past, but it is true that it is very difficult to change things structurally. The things that make music organic in the end have to do with structure and large-scale time, and that is the thing I find most tied to the period in which a piece is originally composed.
I suppose it is the Stravinsky 1947 version of change[2] that I can live with – the details, sonice brilliance, those kinds of things are fine for me to change
Looking back from where you are now, do you recognise early elements of a 'personal style' in Ariel Ascending?
Yes, very much. The Henschel Quartet just played a full concert of my quartets and quintets in New York and here at Yale, and the newest work, At The Still Point[3], for me grows out of the same world, though it is more stark than Ariel Ascending.
I'm beginning to think of my early attempts at writing as having all of the elements of my musical values latent in them in one form or another, even if I didn't know it at the time.
That's particularly fascinating to me as a younger composer. You teach and have taught a lot of young composers. Do you think it is important for composers to develop a personal style? Do you have advice on how a young composer can achieve or go about this? And when does the idea of 'personal style' simply give way to self-repetition?[4]
I think that personal style is a byproduct of the things that you love. As art historian Michael Fried once eloquently wrote: 'The essence of something is in its conviction.'[5]
I see my role as a teacher as empowering and pointing out the things that a student loves, and helping the student take that rare concoction of qualities to as deep a level as they are capable of. The issue of repetition between one's own pieces is a difficult balancing act. For me personally, depth comes from continuity, and only the artist can understand when they need to push forward in their work and when to leave things behind. This, though, is as much an issue of taste as it is personal growth and maturation. I think in the end the artist must liv with themselves in a state of balance with respect to how they evolve – we are restless beings after all!
[1] Heterophony is a type of musical texture where variations of a single melodic line happen at the same time as each other, overlapping and interweaving. This technique is particularly audible in the first movement of Ariel Ascending.
[2] Christopher is referring, here to Stravinsky's 1947 revision of Petrushka. Stravinsky made a number of changes of the kind Christopher mentions: reorchestrations, removing some metric modulations, and so on. Meanwhile the large-scale structure of the work remained (almost) entirely intact. Both versions are now widely available on recordings.
[3] A piano quintet written in 2012. I didn't have the chance to ask Christopher about this, but interestingly I think this title is also a reference to poetry (T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets, cf. the 2nd quartet "At the still point of the turning world….").
[4] This question mirrors the third of Bálint András Varga's three questions asked to 65 composers in Three Questions for Sixty-Five Composers. Each of our interviews with composers includes one of these questions as they often draw out unusual and insightful thoughts from the composers in the book.
[5] I was unable to track down this exact quote. This is not to say Fried has not penned these exact words and it is, at the very least, an accurate paraphrasing of the thoughts expressed by Fried in his seminal essay Art and Objecthood (which gives the quote at the top of this interview).


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The Hong Kong Open windsurfing competition ended on a jubilant note yesterday as sailors and officials celebrated the unexpected restoration of their discipline to the Olympic Games programme.
The general assembly of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) voted late on Saturday at its annual conference in Dublin, Ireland, to overturn a decision made in May to ditch windsurfing in favour of kiteboarding for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
The dramatic about-face came after a vote on Friday by the ISAF's council - subordinate to the general assembly - appeared to have all but ended the chances of having windsurfing restored to the Olympic programme.
"This is a very complicated, technical matter," said Hong Kong windsurfing head coach Rene Appel, who welcomed the decision, saying it was taken in the best interests of sailing.
"The general assembly can review any regulation made or amended in any substantive way by the council and this is the case with windsurfing regarding its participation at the 2016 Olympic Games.
"I am happy we won the vote at the general assembly. Kiteboarding is an exciting sport but they need to prove themselves for the next four or five years and I think it's something they will embrace and look at in a positive way. It is a very unfortunate situation for kiteboarding, which in my opinion should have not happened."
There were 114 possible votes at the general assembly and after a lengthy debate among the members, both the men's and women's RSX windsurfing events were reinstated, winning the vote with 52 per cent. A decision at the general assembly requires only a simple majority.
Jay Chau Hong-wai, vice-president of the Hong Kong Kiteboarding Federation, said his organisation accepted the decision and congratulated the windsurfing fraternity. "I have said before that the two classes are brothers and sisters and we don't want to be caught in a situation where either kiteboarding or windsurfing has to be out of the Olympics. As this is the decision made by the ISAF, we have to follow it. On a long-term basis, we will continue to work hard to promote our sport so that we can improve our status to be as competitive as any other sailing classes."
Appel was relieved that he and his team could now begin their preparations for the Rio Games.
"We have been in limbo for six months, not knowing whether we would be competing or not," he said. "Now we can sit down and do the planning. It will take two or three weeks to finalise the training programme for the long term.
"We know the conditions in Rio can be very light. It is very close to the shore and can be very gusty sometimes. We can address all these issues now in our plans."
The next major event for windsurfing will be the RSX world championships in Buzios, Brazil, in February and Hayley Chan Hei-man, who finished 12th at the Olympic Games in London, said she was ready to get back to business.
"We have gone through a lot of ups and downs over the past six months and I am happy it's all over now," said Chan, who also won the Hong Kong Open women's international RSX class with victories in all 10 races. "It is the best possible outcome as there will be both the men's and women's events at the 2016 Games. The London Games were a good experience and I have learned how to prepare for a major event. There is no doubt I want to win a medal for Hong Kong at the Rio Games, but I must still close the gap with the best windsurfers in the world in next couple of years before I can become a serious medal challenger."
Chan's 12th-place finish in London was the best Asian result. Andy Leung Ho-tsun, who finished 13th in the men's competition, was also an Asian best.
"I had considered a shift to another sport after the 2014 Asian Games, but now I can set my sights on windsurfing for a longer period," said a relieved Leung, who won the men's international RSX yesterday.
"I will go for more training with overseas athletes to improve my skills. I also need to be tougher mentally to become a real top-class windsurfer who can challenge for a medal in Rio."
Another development at the Dublin meeting was that Hong Kong's Karl Kwok was elected an ISAF council member for a term of four years. He will represent East Asia, along with Takao Otani of Japan.
View original article at South China Morning Post


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Performance + Music
Feb 19 2013
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Visual + Media
Tuesday, February 19 at 7:30pm
Sage Chapel
Cinema in Sage: The Phantom of the Opera
with live musical accompaniment on the Sage Chapel organ by Dr. Philip Carli
Directed by Rupert Julian
With Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Mary Philbin, Gibson Gowland
One of the scariest and most influential horror films of all time, Lon Chaney continues to amaze as the mysterious Phantom. The version being shown was meticulously restored to its original specifications, which include hand coloring, 218 tinting changes, and a Technicolor scene. World-renown silent film accompanist Dr. Philip Carli will provide live accompaniment on the Sage Chapel organ. Cosponsored with the Dept. of Music.
1925 > USA > 1 hr 28 min


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Statement floors, black kitchens and all-sage everything - here are the home trends to keep an eye out for in 2018.
The taste-makers have spoken, and the trends they've identified for 2018 will soon be making their way into our living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.
Here are our picks of the trends we think you should be trying out this year.
Say hello to sage
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Sage is the interior colour of 2018, with saves for "sage" increasing by 170 per cent, according to Pinterest.
This muted shade of green is subtle enough to paint on your walls without it overpowering the room, while still being interesting enough to use as a feature - like in kitchen cabinetry or large furniture such as sofas.
Try experimenting with the colour by bringing some soft green plants into a room, or making your bed up with some sage green sheets.
Camden Chesterfield 3 Seater Sofa, $1,299 from Brosa
Home Republic Jersey Bedlinen Set, $149.99 from Adairs
Super-sized wall art
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Paintings, photos and prints are extra large this year, filling up our walls and leaving no blank space uncovered.
While there are plenty of fun and affordable ways to jump on this trend, if you're buying a large piece of art it is worthwhile spending some time and money on finding something you can't live without, so you won't tire of it quickly.
Alternatively, have a go at making your own wall art by blowing up and framing a photo you've taken during a particularly memorable moment or in a beautiful place.
Bulli Rock Pool, prices from $250 from Aquabumps
Denim Peony, $600 from Arti Shah
Spa-inspired bathrooms
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Perhaps a response to our increasingly hectic lives, people are lusting after luxurious bathrooms to retreat to at the end of their days. Spa-inspired bathrooms are appearing on more and more people's interior wish-lists this year, with saves for "spa bathrooms" going up by 269 per cent on Pinterest.
If you can't afford a total bathroom re-haul, bring a taste of the spa to your bathroom with rattan or bamboo accessories, indoor plants and lots and lots of candles
Bamboo Bath Mat, $20 from Target
Fig & Cassis Amber Candle, $19.95 from Candle & Co
Statement floors
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Geometric tiles, parquet flooring and herringbone-style hardwoods are three ways to jump on this stunning home trend. Timber flooring like parquet and herringbone is best kept simple, with minimal coverings like rugs, to help highlight and draw attention to the beautiful detailing and natural timber.
Tile trends for the year are seeing a move away from intricate patterns - inspired by places like Morocco and Portugal - and further towards more geometric shapes. Keep an eye out for oversized hexagonal tiles in lots of bright colours, which are set to be everywhere this year.
Yellow Hexagon Placemat, $58.03 for 4 from Etsy
Parquet Vinyl Flooring, Contact Karndean for prices
Floral revival
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"Florals - how original," said no one, ever. But this year, the popular print – common in fashion and homewares alike – is getting an update. There'll be an abundance of oversized flora, in high-octane, contrasting colours. The pattern will be popping up in unexpected places around the home too, like in fixtures such as sinks and tables.
Large Floral Print, $19 from Kmart
Butterfly Wash Basin, $990 from Paco Jaanson
Matte black kitchens
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All-white kitchens have been in vogue for the last few years, but anyone who has had to keep one clean will tell you that it's impractical and impossible to maintain those shiny white surfaces.
So all-hail this new practical trend of sleek, matte black kitchens, where even beetroot stains will go unnoticed. If the thought of a total-kitchen refit fills you with dread, opt for a couple of matte-black accessories instead.
Noritake BoB Dune 12 Piece Dinner Set, $159 from House
Stagg Black Kettle – Fellow, $129 from Alternative Brewing
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We are please to announce the launch of our second Big Sleep Out in aid of Folkestone's Winter Shelter will take place on Saturday 13 September 2014. Click here to read my account of what it was like last year. We have moved it forward this year to miss rain this year….we hope : ) We are asking local people to ditch your duvet and be sponsored to experience a night sleeping out to raise vital funds to help Folkestone's vulnerable this winter. You need to make you own home for the night from cardboard boxes (there are prizes for the best designed temporary homes) and spend the night outside with your family and friends. Obviously by taking part in this event you will be helping to raise much needed funds for the Winter Shelter who are pretty much the fourth emergency service in Folkestone. You will get much more out of this experience though than just raising money. Firstly, there was areal sense of achievement from the participants last year. It is a true, life-changing experience, which gives you a proud feeling of accomplishment as well experiencing a true shift in your perspective on life. It really does help you to put your life in context and help you appreciate what you have got and maybe not to take things for granted too much. The most striking change came from the young people and teenagers who took part last year. This experience really did change them and stopped them from taking things that are provided for them for granted. For those of us with kids it is worth taking part in this for that reason alone. So, build your home for the night from cardboard boxes and come along. We will be providing a hot supper, live acoustic music and poetry and games for the kids. Last years event was fabulous and we raised £8,000 for the winter shelter, the target for this event is to raise £15000! The Big Sleep Out is open to all ages, though those under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The winter shelter will be providing nearly 1100 bed spaces, as well as hot meals, drinks and other much needed assistance from December to February. Click here to get the registration forms and for the full details. http://wintershelter.org.uk/big-sleep-out-2014/ Click here to see our Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/326903170808910/ Read some quotes from the people who took part last year as well as the fabulous poem that was composed on the night. Jack Mousley "A new experience, good fun and it changed my opinion of what life is like for other people" Sarah Mousley "The experience really opened my eyes to living outdoors and made me appreciate all the comforts we take for granted. I am in awe of anyone who survives life on the street. I found even one night a struggle and that was in the knowledge that I had a comfortable bed to go home to!" Ollie Warren, 16, a pupil of Harvey Grammar School: "I see people in the street sleeping rough and never truly appreciated how hard they have it. Sleeping out for just one night has helped me experience what they have to go through and by raising some money, means we can try and make a difference." Lynne Beaumont "Whereas we were going home to have a bath and turn on a washing machine, homeless people do not have such luxuries. Where to get warm? Where to dry your clothes? Where to dry your sleeping bag? Who will let you in to a cafe looking like this? Despite the hardship of that night, and for us, it was only a night, and not the reality of life on the streets, I have registered for this years big sleep out on the 13th september 2014. Homeless people are some of the most vulnerable in our town, the town we call home, and we all need to do our bit to make life safer and less frightening for those concerned". Jim (26) (volunteered at the Winter Shelter last year) "I believe it right to care for and help those who society has literally left outside, with no means to help themselves. It is heartbreaking that some guests of the shelter literally scared to be inside, having become totally acclimatized to life on the streets." Sarah Academy FM "It's easy to forget that people in 2014 are without a home, but it's not important to know why. What is important to know, which hit home on that stormy night, is that the work of organizations like the Winter Shelter in Folkestone are vital, because they do make a difference. Even when all I can offer is a friendly smile. I will be there this year to support them. See you there?" HOMELESS H is for homeless people who are just as important as we are O is for opportunities to raise money for those who can't even pay for a chocolate bar M is for the meals homeless people can't afford E is for the empty feeling of living in cardboard L is for the loneliness homeless people feel E is for empty stomachs that are in need of a meal S is for dealing with day after day strife S is for the constant struggle to improve one's life The Big Sleep Out is for a brilliant cause Let's hope we can put up with each other's snores Composed at the Big Sleep Out – Nov 2013 by Daniel Lloyd (15), Jack Lloyd (11), Lauren Bailey (11), Freya Bailey (8) A big thank you to the wonderful Sharon for her poetry.
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Good luck with this, good cause
What a fantastic cause! I for one will be registering to take part this year.


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Obama launches yearly American Indian summits
President Barack Obama is making good on a campaign promise to have a yearly summit with American Indians to hear their concerns.
Obama is to deliver opening and closing remarks Thursday for the meeting of members of his Cabinet and tribal leaders, the first such event since 1994. Officials planned to discuss problems facing American Indians, including economic development, education, health care, public safety and housing.
"This is an opportunity for tribal leaders to interact directly with the president, and we all know working in this area that there are so many difficult and monumental issues which face Indian nations throughout our country. And frankly, the last administration did not pay any attention to these issues," Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said.
During the Democratic primary, Obama traveled to Indian reservations and promised health care improvements.
"I'll appoint an American Indian policy adviser to my senior White House staff to work with tribes and host an annual summit at the White House with tribal leaders to come up with an agenda that works for tribal communities," Obama said in a video address to the National Congress of American Indians' convention in Phoenix during the final days of last year's campaign. "That's how we'll make sure you have a seat at the table when important decisions are being made about your lives, about your nations and about your people."
He made good on that pledge, creating a new post within the White House. He appointed Kimberly Teehee to serve as senior policy adviser for Native American affairs within the Domestic Policy Council. Teehee, a member of the Cherokee Nation, previously served as an aide to Rep. Dale Kildee, D-Mich., and worked for the Democratic National Committee.
He also tapped Dr. Yevette Roubideaux to serve as director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services, making her the first American Indian to head the federal agency since its founding in 1955. Roubideaux, a member of the Rosebud Sioux tribe, worked for IHS on the San Carlos Indian Reservation and in the Gila River Indian community.
Thursday's event is an opportunity for the administration to tout its $787 billion economic stimulus bill. Some $3 billion of the economic stimulus funding was directed to tribal communities and Obama has sought budget increases for Indian health care and programs run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, officials said. They hope to develop a list of steps the administration and tribes can take to improve the quality of life on reservations.
"We won't be able to wave a magic wand and resolve all of the issues," Salazar said, "but it is a great foundation for the work that lies ahead."


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- FutureMrsGG
- 7 years ago
- Wedding: May 2014
I'm a wreck. About 3 months ago I adopted a rescue dog. I knew she was going to be a lot of work and I've been working with her a ton. She's been a handful but she's so sweet (75% of the time) and I love her so much.
But over the past month, she has attacked our other dog multiple times. Last night she attached him and made him bleed right by his eye (this is the second time she made him bleed, the first time was on his snout). She has also attacked my fiance's mother's dog.
She's a tiny thing, only about 8 lbs, but that 25% of the time when she turns into a crazy woman it's scary. And I've been bitten (no blood) when pulling her back from our other dog.
I don't know what to do. I love her so much. She's attached to me as well, follows me like a shadow. But part of me things that she would do better in a one dog household as oppsed to being with other dogs. She clearly has issues with other dogs. I'd be willing to work with her with a behavior specialist, but I'm not sure I have the time to fully devote to that as I work full time and commute as well.
I signed a contract when I adopted her that I'd bring her back to the shelter if I couldn't keep her. It hurts so much thinking about it. But I'm not sure I can devote the time/attention she needs to address these issues, and it's causing extreme amounts of stress between my fiance and I.
I need input. What would you do? I keep going back and forth, but every time I decide I should bring her back I just start crying.
And please, I know that bringing her back isn't ideal. If you're just going to attack me for considering that please refrain. I don't feel good about this already.


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For the business professional whose entire life is constantly on the move, a standard task manager may not be enough. Sometimes you'll need something that is beyond the conventional to-do list to keep your business mind clutter-free. And gladly, there are several apps available on the Apple App Store that can do just that.
So if you're among the 15 to 20 million mobile workers or "road warriors" in the United States or globe-trotting business professionals who take an average of 6 to 7 business trips annually, here are five "workflow apps" that can help you get your job done even when you're on the road:
1. Eisenhower
Eisenhower is a time management solution that can be accessed through the web, your iPhone and other compatible Apple gadgets. Using the 4 Quadrants approach, this mobile app helps you prioritize and accomplish your to-dos according to their urgency and importance. Also, Eisenhower organizes your business and private tasks altogether, hence, enabling you to see the bigger picture.
2. 30/30
Dubbed as the "companion app", 30/30 is a mobile workflow app engineered for gadgets running on iOS. It allows a user to set up a list of tasks and assign a length of time to accomplish each. It comes with a timer that can tell you if your time for a particular task is up and when to move on to the next.
3. My Minutes
My Minutes is a personal time tracking app that can help iPhone users set goals for their time. This mobile app has features like time budgeting, repeating tasks, editable goals, motivational streaks, daily starters and running notifications. With My Minutes, you can set a minimum and maximum amount of time you intend to spend on a task, set days on which tasks repeat, change your goals once in a while, and get notifications on the status of your goals.
4. Lift
Who says that busy business professionals can't have a healthy lifestyle? Lift is a productivity app that is compatible with almost all Apple gadgets. Primarily used for fitness goals, Lift allows you to track and choose from 300,000 active habits, monitor and visualize your progress, get social support from family members, friends or colleagues and constantly challenge yourself to beat your best streak.
5. QuestionUp
Finally, a mobile app tailored-fit for the bright and creative business professional! QuestionUp is an app that can help you concretize your project ideas or aspirations. With QuestionUp, you can brainstorm for professional and personal issues and test your ideas with tough questions that you are most likely to encounter along the way. You can also review your ideas, share and save it through email or your Evernote account.
Apple's standalone smartphone didn't come as the world's top business phone for nothing. To say the least, iPhones, and other Apple tech gadgets, sure did revolutionize and forever changed the way we do things—personal or business. It doesn't come as a surprise why start-up to Fortune 500 companies, as well as federal agencies, integrate iPhones with VoIP services like the RingCentral business VoIP or mobile VoIP for their communication system.
Today, there are over 700,000 mobile apps available for downloading from the iTunes App Store. Of which, at least 200,000 are productivity or business-oriented mobile apps. Those mentioned are only some of the "workflow" apps serious and dedicated business professionals can take interest in.


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With over 50 years of leasing, property management, acquisitions, investment, development and construction experience, Adler Group and its affiliates offer a seamless network of services designed to maximize the value and strength of real estate assets.
Throughout its history, Adler Group has developed and acquired over 20 million square feet of industrial, office, retail real estate and over 8,000 residential units. Today, by means of relationships with a prestigious list of institutional and private investors and nationally and internationally recognized lenders, the company owns and manages an extensive real estate portfolio. Its properties include a wide range of strong performing, multi-tenant industrial, flex, office, retail, and multifamily assets. The real estate professionals at Adler Group offer decades of experience in every phase of property management, acquisition, development and construction. Leveraging expertise in each of these areas, the company provides direct services to its own portfolio properties, while also extending its capabilities to clients that seek quality, professional real estate support through Adler Realty Services and Adler Development. Adler Group's full service approach to success ensures the strength of its portfolio, while providing tenants, clients and investors with a strong foundation for the future.
Today, Adler Group owns and manages over two million square feet of commercial properties located strategically throughout the major markets of the Southeastern United States, and has approximately 2,000 multifamily units in various stages of development.