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Terry Kingston
Professional Expertise Terry was a principal and co-founder of Northstar Partners, a Twin Cities-based full-service commercial real estate firm acquired by Cushman & Wakefield in September 2007. Terry has sold billions of dollars of investment properties throughout his career and has been involved in many of the largest and most notable real estate sale transactions in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Past Experience Terry joined CB Commercial in 1980 and after several years became Senior Vice President, based on his volume of investment sales transacted. In 1992, he founded his own investment brokerage firm, First Capital, and quickly established himself as a market leader in institutional investment real estate services. As a result of his experience accumulated through numerous market cycles, Terry is repeatedly looked to by his clients for insightful investment counsel. Terry has represented a variety of investors, ranging from private individuals to international, institutional investors. Professional and Community Involvement Terry has served in industry and community leadership roles and has been a keynote speaker, panelist, and program moderator for investment conferences and capital market updates. Education Terry has a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Minnesota
Tom O'Brien
Professional Expertise Tom O'Brien has dedicated the majority of his 24-year career in commercial real estate to the sale of investment real estate. He has sold nearly $3 billion of real estate during that time, representing both institutional clients and private investors. Tom's considerable transaction volume is clearly indicative of his reputation and success within the industry. Past Experience In 1992, Tom joined Trammell Crow Company and shortly thereafter moved to The Shelard Group to focus on investment sale brokerage. In 1997, he joined forces with Terry Kingston as a Principal with First Capital LLC. This partnership quickly established First Capital as a market leader in institutional investment real estate services. Today, Tom is widely recognized as one of the top investment professionals in the Twin Cities. Professional and Community Involvement Tom is often a featured speaker in industry presentations and has served as an instructor in the University of St. Thomas mini-MBA program. Tom was recognized as a member of the 2007 class of The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's "Forty Under 40." He is an active member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), and Minnesota Commercial Area Realtors (MNCAR). Education Tom is a graduate of St. Thomas Academy and has a B.A. from Yale University,
Scott Pollock
Professional Expertise Scott Pollock joined Cushman & Wakefield in February 1996. His primary responsibilities include providing investment services for office and multi-family properties. Since joining the Capital Markets Group, Scott has led or participated on teams that completed 117 transactions valued at over $1.2 billion, including nearly $800 million in office sales. Scott has consistently ranked among the top producing brokers, qualifying for its prestigious Offshore Club during each of the last ten years and twice leading the company in gross sales production. His 25 years of diversified real estate experience allows him to capably handle a broad range of real estate disposition assignments. Past Experience Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Scott spent three years as Director of Real Estate Investments for Hegg Companies, with emphasis on the acquisition and disposition of office, retail and multi-family properties in the Twin Cities' area. Previous experience includes nearly four years as Vice President, Investment Sales for Rubloff Inc., a Chicago-based full service real estate firm, where he completed sales transactions totaling in excess of $140 million. Scott began his real estate career seven years prior to that at Balcor/American Express, the nation's largest syndicator of commercial real estate investments. Professional and Community Involvement Scott is a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP). In addition, Scott is a candidate for the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation. Education Scott is a graduate of the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.
Avery Ticer
Professional Expertise Avery Ticer joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2007 and is a member of the Capital Markets Group. Avery focuses on the disposition of single tenant and multi-tenant office and industrial assets on behalf of institutional and private owners. Past Experience Before joining the Capital Markets Group, Avery was a key member of Cushman & Wakefield's market leading suburban office leasing team where he successfully leased a portfolio of over 1.5 million square feet and completed more than 400,000 square feet of tenant representation assignments. Professional and Community Involvement Avery was the first three-time captain of the men's tennis team at the University of Minnesota and is currently on the board of the team's booster club. He is very active with the Inner City Tennis Foundation, serving as chairman of the finance committee and serving on the Board of Directors. Avery is a member of both the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Hennepin County Bar Association. Education Avery graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2006 with a degree in political science. He received his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law and is licensed to practice law in the state of Minnesota. Avery is a level II candidate for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
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Lance Steiger
Professional Expertise Lance Steiger is a Senior Director responsible for business development and client services in the Minneapolis Multifamily Advisory Group. He joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2008 and specializes in the sale of multifamily properties throughout the state of Minnesota. His sale experience includes market rate apartment buildings, Section 42 affordable, purpose-built student housing, note sales, REO and multifamily development land. Lance maximizes listing exposure by using the Cushman & Wakefield national database which is shared by 21 offices and contains 75,000 contacts, 10,000 companies and 120 distinct markets. His local database contains 2,000 contacts and includes every owner of apartment properties in the Minneapolis/St. Paul MSA. Past Experience Before joining Cushman & Wakefield, Lance worked in multi-family investment sales for the Minneapolis office of Marcus & Millichap. Prior to Marcus & Millichap, Lance gained unique knowledge of the building process while working on the construction management team for Jacob's Well Church, a 30,000 sf project in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Professional and Community Involvement Lance is involved with the Minnesota Multihousing Association (MHA) and the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR). Lance also received the Rising Star Award in 2011. Education Lance is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance.
Robert Dulin
Current Responsibilities Robert Dulin joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2014 as an associate with the Capital Markets team where he specializes in multi-family assets. Robert's primary responsibilities include representing both institutional and private clients with specific investment needs throughout the Twin Cities area. Using his extensive market knowledge and strong analytical skills, he effectively accomplishes the goals of his clients. Past Experience Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Robert was an associate with Rosano Partners Commercial Real Estate based in Los Angeles, California. As a member of the Investment Sales team, Robert specialized in the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties throughout Southern California. In his first year with the company, he was voted "Rookie of the year" by the CEO for his noteworthy accomplishments and success. Professional and Community Involvement Robert is a member of the Minnesota Multi-Housing Association (MHA) and the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR). Education A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Robert holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies.
Ronn Thomas
Professional Expertise Ronn Thomas joined the Cushman & Wakefield in 2002, specializing in Buyer and Seller representation in the sale of hospitality properties throughout the Upper Midwest. He received the "Rising Star" Award in 2003 as an exceptional up-and-comer in the brokerage business as well as MNCAR's 2004 "Retail Transaction of the Year." Ronn has also been a member of the prestigious Offshore Club awarded to the company's top producers. Past Experience Before joining Cushman & Wakefield, Ronn was a Boeing 727 captain for Sun Country Airlines where he was selected to be an instructor and a check airman. Prior to flying for the airlines, he was an associate at Commercial Leasing Services in Rochester, Minnesota. Professional Affiliations Ronn is Past President of the Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA), an active member of the Minnesota Lodging Association (MLA), Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WH&LA), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR). He is currently pursuing a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. Education Ronn earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing and financial management from Luther College in Decorah, IA.
Tim Storey
Professional Expertise Tim joined the Hospitality team at Cushman & Wakefield in 2015, providing hotel sale and listing services to buyers and sellers across the Upper Midwest. Tim's responsibilities include conducting primary market research, performing property-level due diligence, preparing broker's opinion of value and offering memorandums, and responding to investor inquiries. Past Experience Tim has been involved in the hospitality industry since 2005 and gained experience in business development, hotel and restaurant operations, and site selection prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield NorthMarq. Professional Affiliations Tim is a member of the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR). Education Tim grew up in St. Paul, MN and earned a B.A. degree at St. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota.
Skip Melin
A Retail Investment Specialist, Skip Melin is a well-rounded and knowledgeable real estate professional with more than 15 years of dedicated commercial real estate experience. He is accomplished in all areas of the industry, including investment sales, landlord and tenant representation.
As a Senior Director for Cushman & Wakefield, Skip is focused on providing retail investment sales services on behalf of institutional and private investors. He has completed transactions ranging from a single-tenant net lease with the Mayo Clinic and Walgreens to a retail/multifamily/office mixed-use sale involving a reverse 1031 exchange.
Skip has also provided landlord and tenant representation for many of the area's and nation's most recognized names throughout his career. His clientele includes retailers such as SpartanNash grocery stores, Toys R Us and Babies R Us, Foss Swim Schools, Panera Bread, Medifast, BP Amoco, UPS stores, H & R Block, Snap Fitness, Planet Fitness, Edward Jones, Massage Retreat and Spa, The Joint, and Yogurt Lab. He has also represented institutional and private landlord clients, such as Safeway Group, Merchants National Properties, Innercity Investment Properties, PNL Group, Copaken Brooks, Greywolf Partners and New Liberty Investments.
Through his affiliation with Cushman & Wakefield and CCIM, Skip relies on the most up-to-date and comprehensive market information available to guide his clients in making critical real estate decisions. A trusted advisor, Skip averages more than 50 transactions annually and has closed deals in no less than 40 states across the U.S.
Skip previously held the position of Second Vice President at Colliers Turley Martin Tucker and served as Operational and Real Estate Manager for Kenny's Markets, a multi-million-dollar retail and real estate holding company. Throughout his career, he has frequently been recognized for his award-winning performance.
Skip is an active member of numerous industry organizations, including the CCIM Institute through which he holds the prestigious CCIM designation. He is also a member of the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR), the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and the Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA), and volunteers at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis.
Zander Fried
Working in conjunction with a high performing team of experts in the Capital Markets field, Zander Fried assists both institutional and private capital investors in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and strategic planning of retail real estate. His prior experience in lease representation with Mid-America Real Estate helps him better understand the realities of each investor's initiatives, and effectively advise them to strategically implement those goals. Clients Served
- Accesso Partners
- Clarion Partners
- Glenborough
- Greystar
- Invesco
- J.P Morgan
- LaSalle Investment Management
- Launch Properties
- Nuveen
- Oppidan
- Ryan Companies
- Slate Asset Management
- The Driessen Group
- The Excelsior Group
- Trautz Properties
Jeff Nosbush
Current Responsibilities Jeff Nosbush joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2006 specializing in institutional investment sales where he is responsible for managing investment marketing projects and advising clients based on real estate market analysis to meet their objectives in the areas of investment real estate dispositions and acquisitions. Past Experience Mr. Nosbush has over 15 years of commercial real estate experience. He has underwritten equity and debt investments for commercial real estate transactions involving entrepreneurial investors, developers and institutional investment partners, including GE Pension, Citigroup, and MetLife, among others. He has also taken responsibility for conducting and coordinating due diligence investigations of investment property acquisitions. Mr. Nosbush began his career in the commercial real estate industry in 1993 at American National Bank, performing underwriting and mortgage portfolio management functions for the bank's commercial real estate department. Immediately prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, he served institutional investment clients at Grubb & Ellis | Northco Real Estate Services in the areas of asset management and property dispositions. Professional and Community Involvement Mr. Nosbush is a member of Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR). Education He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from St. Cloud University, Herberger School of Business.
Dan Phoel
Financial Analyst
Tom Atchinson
Financial Analyst
Tina Stadtherr
Senior Brokerage Assistant
Sally Golla
Brokerage Assistant
Susan Evans
Marketing Specialist
Jennifer Jackson
Brokerage Assistant
Erin Dammen
Client Coordinator
Professional Experience As of 2018, Erin Dammen is back with Cushman & Wakefield as Client Coordinator for the Minneapolis Hospitality Group. Erin is responsible for marketing, client relations, and supporting the sale of hotel properties through the Minneapolis office. Erin serves as the liaison between clients and the team with regard to due diligence, meetings, events, and property tours. Her responsibilities include all aspects of the due diligence and marketing process from the beginning of the listing through the close of escrow both in hard copy form and digitally. Past Experience Before rejoining Cushman, Erin was Director for the San Diego Investment Sales team at Berkadia, responsible for marketing and client relations of multifamily properties throughout Southern California. In addition, Erin was a founding member of the Berkadia Young Leaders Group. Prior to joining Berkadia in October 2015, Erin was with Cushman & Wakefield in San Diego for 5 years where she served as a Senior Brokerage Coordinator for the Multifamily Investment Sales Team as well as head of Cushman & Wakefield Future Leaders (CWFL) for the San Diego chapter and served on the local Cushman & Wakefield Leadership Council. Education Erin received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Real Estate and a minor in French from the University of San Diego.


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After a successful screening in New York last week, the Brian Ackley written-directed movie opens March 25th at the Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA. It will be playing every night at 7pm until March 31st.
"Alienated" tells the story of a married couple that is forced to confront their fatal relationship issues while on the brink of a possible alien abduction. The film stars veteran actors George Katt and Jen Burry, and features the last onscreen performance by prolific character actor and comedian Taylor Negron, who unfortunately passed early this year to cancer. He was 57 years old.
The film is produced by Princeton Holt and his company One Way or Another Productions (in association with Fades 2 Black Media Group). Holt is a former Massachusetts resident and student. He took film production courses at Atlantic Union College in Lancaster, MA and at Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, where the company's first office was located nearly a decade ago. This is his 20th feature film as a producer.
"Alienated", after winning 13 film festival awards including 3 for Best Feature, a Best Director Award for writer/director Brian Ackley and multiple Best Actor awards, was acquired for distribution by Gravitas Ventures and will be released in limited theaters and on Cable VOD/VOD on March 31.
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text: Watch Lorde's "Yellow Flicker Beat" Video, Inspired By Katniss 7:40 AM PST 11/6/2014 by Lorena O'Neil FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Dance it out, Lorde Lorde released her new music video for "Yellow Flicker Beat" as a present to her fans on her 18th birthday. (What a sweetie.) The song was created for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 soundtrack that Lorde curated. The video is hauntingly beautiful, with Lorde donning multiple outfits in various locations including a swimming pool, a neon-lit motel room and a fancy ballroom. Try as one might to make this video have anything to do with The Hunger Games — is she wearing a white suit like Capitol Peeta? — the only real link to Katniss lies in Lorde's attitude. Here's Lorde describing the music video in a note she published: "When i was dreaming it up, i wasn't thinking too hard about story or a specific narrative, more a mood; a harsh, crackling heat. yellow flicker beat is about katniss realizing that things have crossed a line, about being pushed to the edge and right over it. my character in this video, whether she's weaving her way through a decadent ballroom, hiding out in a grimy, neon-lit motel room (her hair ever-so-slightly dishevelled), or waiting in the night for her bus to come dressed in her whitest clothes, is a shapeshifter, full of intensity and impulse, kind of like katniss. whether she's in a small space or a cavernous one, she's fiery." Read more 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1': Watch a Fiery Katniss in the Final Trailer FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Lorena O'Neil email@example.com lorenaoneil


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Last Word On Rugby, by Scott Hornell.
While Southern Hemisphere rugby fans wait patiently for their annual Super Rugby competition to begin, Japan Rugby Finals are occurring in the Asian nation. With some leading International players in the Japan Rugby Top League, it has several implications on the domestic rugby scene. Talent being primary, as some has been delayed from joining many of the three Southern nations franchises–and all happening with the Ever Present Chequebook hovering over the sport.
The sport in Japan is seen as somewhat of a white collar escape. The factory-backed teams that many International fans are aware of, dominate the league. Toshiba, Ricoh and Canon are all core sides of the top league. Each provided with huge resources to bring pride and Meiyo to their respective clubs. Made up of a core of talented local Japanese players, like Keisuke Sawaki, they are joined by stars of today; David Pocock among them.
Respect is a big part of the rugby culture in Asia, as is competition. And with Japanese Rugby having much success lately; especially since their fantastic achievement over the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the team and national teams performances have benefited undoubtedly from the influx of Western players and the skills being transferred into the local game.
Japan Rugby Finals
There have been some standout performances in the league. Toyota and Kobe had early starts to the season, but after 14 rounds, the cream has risen to the top.
At Ajinomoto Stadium for #Suntory vs #Toshiba. This stadium will host opening game of #RugbyWorldCup 2019. #rugbyunited #rugbyjp pic.twitter.com/jhxkXxVdxL
— Rich Freeman (@FreemanrugbyJPN) January 7, 2017
Suntory have progressed through the year unbeaten to date, which puts them in command of the finals placing. They will be rewarded with a home semi final while it seems Yamaha and Panasonic cannot be separated–both teams sitting on 57 points–with one regular season game left to play before the finals draw can be announced.
Japan Rugby Top League Finals Draw
The top three sides in the league advance to the season ending All Japan Championship along with the winner of the university competition. With one round left to play, those sides are in unassailable places.
The teams that have qualified for the Japan Rugby Finals for 2016/17 are: Suntory Sungloiath, Yamaha Jubilo and the Panasonic Wild Knights
After the final games, Suntory will formally be crowned the top placed side, taking the 17th League title with performances like this weekend; 48-0.
SNT 48-0 TOS#SNTvTOS pic.twitter.com/1QhN4symew
— サンゴリアス君 (@sungoliath) January 7, 2017
After the regular season is over, players who are contracted for Super Rugby will each head to their respective franchise, to prepare for the 2017 Super Rugby season. Of the top three teams, those players will stay concentrated on Japan rugby finals.
Overseas Stars Availability Affected
Richard Buckman (Highlanders), Joe Wheeler (Highlanders), Hendrik Tui (Reds), George Smith (Reds) and Stephen Donald (Chiefs) will all be unavailable due to their sides appearing in the finals. And while that may not have been as many as in previous seasons, those from finals destined teams may not be the only men affected.
The Japan Rugby Finals now frees up players from those teams who have not qualified–provided they return fit. The relentless International calendar may have seen some players head directly from 2016 competitions, or the November Internationals straight into the Japan Rugby Top League. So on their return to South Africa, Australia or New Zealand, their health must be confirmed.
This means the likes of Michael Leitch, Liam Messam and Tim Nanai-Williams (Chiefs), Willie le Roux, Lionel Mapoe, Jaco Kriel and Elton Jantjies (Lions), Scott Higginbottom (Reds), Patrick Osborne (Highlanders), Jacques Potgieter (Bulls) and Digby Ioane (Crusaders) will be free from next weekend. So one can imagine that once their commitments with their club are completed, some will go directly back to their Super team.
Note: David Pocock is on sabbatical for 2017.
Medical Assessments the First Stop For Returning Players
And at that stage, franchise medical staff can conclude if they have arrived back fully fit, or if they need any medical care. Reports in previous years have included minor injuries right up to reconstructive surgery–restricting players availability. So every affected franchise CEO will be hoping for the best.
They will be hoping that they don't endure a situation like the Bulls had to in 2016. Star first-five Handré Pollard returned from his term playing for NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. On his first day back with the Bulls, a freak accident put ruin to his season. "Handre was easing back into training, his first phase of final rehab before being cleared to play and was busy with a passing drill when he injured himself," coach Nollis Marais said in a statement.
While not a direct correlation to his involvement in Japan Rugby per-say, the fact he was not a part of the standardized pre-season program [due to a demanding role in an offshore league] would have been a contributing factor. The ever present offshore financial rewards in sport; applicable to International cricket/IPL too, that might invariably alter any franchises forward planning.
The Ever Present Chequebook
A consequence of the cost of those highly desirable, and such well resourced professional rugby league, is not only the late arrival of star players like Elton Jantjies, but also the continual uprooting of players from Super Rugby/Mitre 10 Cup/Currie Cup ranks.
That might be to the riches of Asia, another code [rugby league/NFL] or even sabbatical like Pocock, and Dan Carter before him. The 'chequebook' arsenal is similar to European and French rugby demand. For years, Japan has continually removed quality players to the chagrin of NZ rugby. In the case of Andrew Horrell (below) his return was spoken of, but the Chiefs are without him for 2017.
Chiefs utility Andrew Horrell heading to Japan, unsure if he'll return to Super Rugby https://t.co/wGbS8v7aMb pic.twitter.com/uciVo0z4Ja
— Stuff.co.nz Sport (@NZStuffSport) July 5, 2016
An issue for over two decades, as the rewards of the Yen, proximity and attraction of playing in Asia has taken many players out of the local, domestic competition. Some attempt to serve 'both masters' like Liam Messam. Wanting to perform over the entire Japan Rugby Finals series (like he did in 2015) and then return to Super Rugby, he did not have the some impact as in 2012. Some even saw that as quite a selfish motivation. While technically, it can be done, the risk to player and franchise are always present.
At times, the unforeseen loss can see a once promising player taken from the ranks of a franchise too soon. Many before even establishing a domestic, or International record sometimes, the player only see's the short term gains. And while a few can return (and successfully perform, like Jerome Kaino) they risk losing places to other rising stars–as in the case of Messam to Liam Squire.
Fantastic Money In Japan Rugby Finals
The money can be fantastic, yes. The experience too can be a wonderful introduction to a new culture for player and family. Many of the organizations are run very professionally, and truly respectful of the game and it's place in culture. Japan has long held traditions, high standards, often promotes player education and of course a massive audience who can be adoring.
So for the three League teams; Suntory, Yamaha and Panasonic, preparing for the knockout stages, the rewards will get even richer. In reaching the All Japan Championship, this elite competition is where contract bonus's will pay huge incentives when in possibly reaching the final. And more, to any players that help take away the supreme title.
Glory, in Japanese business and culture, brings lucrative benefits. The company that can put their name beside a sporting crowd is the antithesis of successful marketing. In Japanese society more, it is an honour that can follow any player through their career and lives.
Japan Rugby Finals To Be Decided
That is yet to be decided, but over the next three weeks, Japan rugby finals are at the forefront of the sports mind. That is because it is prior to the start of Super Rugby, so it will enjoy huge popularity in Asia and across the sports news; as well, with many franchise CEO's monitoring player health.
Provided the weather is agreeable–with some venues being played in sub-zero temperatures–the sacrifice on the field, will be rewarded in recognition and in riches. For these select players, they will go directly from Japan Rugby Top League straight into Super Rugby. If they arrive fit and ready, that will surely be a huge test of their athleticism and rugby attitude.
Good luck to all players and teams.
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Version control has been and is being used by 1000's of companies to manage their software design. Software programmers check out files from a server to their local client. They can then, make changes and update or check the files back into the server at any time, as long as the connection between the client and the server is available. The version control software keeps the change history. Version control is often used by the documentation department of small companies to track the changes in documents. So why would anyone need a Content Management System (CMS) to look after their documentation? I believe now that CMS tools are becoming more available and cost effective this questions is being seriously asked but the habits of the past are making it hard for us to justify the cost of the change.
In the 60's and earlier technical writing was a very narrow field, comprised mostly of defense and aerospace documentation content writers. It wasn't until the age of the personal digital computer and the explosion of software applications that the technical writer became an invaluable person in the design, distribution, and marketing of these new products. Before this age documents were paper based, stored in boxes. Design history was a function of process and procedure, tracked by a paper-driven system. Even as late as eleven years ago I can remember clearly the physical effort involved in updating a procedure or manual. It required:
- many trips to the active and archived document filing system
- the walking around of drafts for sign-off
- walking around beta for testing
- filing drafts
- archiving current documents to a physically different filing cabinet located in a different room
- holding a release meeting to have the traveler signed off by all officials
- filling the final released document to the active document location.
The process itself is not unlike what is used today, but we did not even have internal email so every question, response, check, and issue had to be physically walked from person to person.
As computer memory increased and word processing applications became more accessible the ability to store documents electronically became more feasible, but the systems that were available to the average company where for tracking the history of code changes. Using version control to track document changes was really a stop-gap solution with no alternative.
I don't know the exact history of CMS applications but I do remember witnessing the increase in hype amongst the technical writing community with respect to XML and CMS about 9 years ago. With the responsibility of a technical writer changing quickly, the hype was more of a plea for a solution to be able to organize, share, and search the increasingly growing size of paperless content. Content writers where now often responsible for coding (HTML, XHTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS, XSL), designing (print, web, help, training, blogs, FAQ's, knowledge base), doc management, graphics, web marketing, regulatory, usability, user validation, applications expertise and evaluation (Word, FrameMaker, WebWorks, RoboHelp, Flare, CMS software, bug reporting, version, screen capture, publishing, e-mail) and finally publishing.
And again I ask, "what is the value of a CMS to a company?"
Content is not code. Software code is written for a specific function, used in a specific location, in response to a specific action or inaction of the hardware, user interface, or the software itself. Content is the description of a concept or procedure that can be used in multiple ways to define a product or company. The design of software code cannot be changed without a consequence to the quality of the product. The content can be written in multiple ways to mean the same thing or sometimes written exactly the same to mean something completely different. The consequence of changing content may or may not affect the quality of a product. At best it is merely inconsistent.
Kevin Ballard of L-3 Communications says, "CMS allows authors to maintain unique names" as well as "maintain the [relationship of] links" between document files. I believe he is right and here is why. As the volume of the content increases, the location of specific wording becomes impossible to track and remember. Content reuse is only possible if the relationship between the new document and the current content is known.
File Relationships
In a version control system files are checked in to a files system designed to store code. The file is checked out to any location on a clients computer. In a CMS system the relationship of file system is maintained when files are checked out. This means that when ditamaps are created for XML files or images used in marketing are imported into a user manual, the relationship is the same on the authors computer as it is when it is checked in. The knowledge of where a file is stored is related to the file it is linked to, not the absolute file location.
Unique Names
Files saved to a version control system use specialized naming structures to meet coding standards. This nomenclature often makes it difficult to determine the actual content or purpose of the document.
Another very important functions of a CMS is the ability to search for and find information using metadate. The term "information mining" is become very prevalent in this age of information. The more products and models, the more content that is created and the harder it becomes to find pertinent information. Text files and some word processing files can be easily searched but binary files like jpg, cdr, and quark files cannot.
In a CMS environment files can be categorized using metadate so that the information can be quickly grouped and located. For example, lets say we are a moderate sized medical device company that has 80 products on the market. Within those 80 products there are three target markets (hospitals, government, and personal use). How would you search for all products that can be sold to both the hospital and government market? Well if it was a Word document and you happen to put the target market in the document content then you will find those with a simple search using Windows Explorer, but what about marketing documents designed in Quark or Indesign, or jpg images, FAQ responses in XML, and HTML help topics?
As the amount of content in a company grows over the years, the ability to find specific information becomes more difficult. Without a way to search content across an enterprise, information is lost and then re-written causing similar products in current release to have different wording. If technical documentation is explained differently in different documents there is a potential for misinterpretation, incorrect product use, product failure, product damage or worse, injury. If updated in one document but not in all locations this content resides the problem can continue to haunt the company. The location of all content must be known to ensure consistent, reliable documentation and guaranty the reliability and trustworthiness of a company. Companies are built on brand, brand is built on trust and trust is not implied or expected, it is earned.
The CMS system is a tool required for this information age. Without this type of tool there is little hope of finding our way through the mountains of information we create every day.


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The New Moon is now upon us within the sign of Aires. It occurred March 27, 2017, 7:59 PM Pacific, 10:59 PM Eastern, and March 28, 2017-2:58 GMT. It is now a time of action, creating the new pathway of beginning a cycle of light that has not been accomplished previously.
This cycle of the moon is very powerful as it comes after the March Equinox allowing for more movement into the world we would like to be part of. This, of course, should start with ourselves before we can see the changes that will occur in others around the world.
Café Astrology.com shares this about the Aires New Moon in 2017:
"This is a strong cycle under which to re-evaluate our relationship to ourselves. With this potent Aries energy, we have the chance to make significant changes in our lives. It's time to make some solid yet realistic plans and to set the stage for reaping the rewards from our new beginnings, as little or big as they may be, in approximately two weeks' time after the Full Moon occurs."
I believe that this cycle is going to help each of us to understand what has occurred in the past three months which is crucial for us to accept the changes we should make within our consciousness and our efforts to make it part of our existence.
Isn't it true that what we think becomes our reality?
If we are still struggling, then that is what we will experience. But, yet if we take steps towards a healthier existence (emotionally, mentally, and physically), then we can become more passionate within our lives. There becomes a moment of having more meaning of what we are doing for ourselves, and then eventually for others.
This moon is helping us to come into a new existence of understanding our subconscious and allow our higher consciousness to help us through the difficulties of transitioning from the old self into the new self.
I believe this moon is helping us to transform the old self into a new level of understanding; thus, becoming a newly evolved human being; One, that is part of a spiritual essence but allowing the physical self to accept the movement of change.
The other important element within this equation that the full moon occurring on April 10th, 2017 represents the first ascension festival of the spring, The Festival of The Christ. This event brings forth the element of resurrecting the old self in preparation for the Wesak Festival occurring May 10th, 2017.
This takes into account that the changes we are trying to make through this new moon along with the past full moon, the equinox, and the upcoming moon are going to catapult us into a new consciousness if we allow it to occur.
I have been working with these energies for at least 20 years or more and I have never seen such an anticipated excitement within the Spiritual Hierarchy, especially Master Djwhal Khul. The effect of these festivals this year are going to assist our planet exponentially than ever before.
I think it is very important to reflect on what has occurred since January of this year, and how we have been affected by the energies in the outside world. For me, it has become increasingly more challenging to connect with others due to the conflict of politics especially here in the United States as it has effected the entire world to see what needs to be changed.
The important element is: what needs to be changed within each of us individually?
My own personal experience of this winter has been one of isolation due to the weather and working diligently not only on the teachings I am a part of but how it affects my personal consciousness. I have found that through each moon cycle and acceleration I learn more about myself.
As most of you know, I have been on this pathway for over 30 years but the more I walk upon it, the more I realize I do not know. It is an experience of understanding my soul's consciousness, what my Etheric Body is trying to tell me and how I can get through the challenge of walking this earth in the higher realms of light. I could not do it without living in Mount Shasta. It helps me not only to sustain the energies but to realize what I need to change.
My challenge presently has been my physical body. I realized I chose this lifetime so that I could walk this pathway and I would have physical challenges. Some of these I have overcome throughout the years. I can feel myself getting younger even though chronologically I am getting older. I have confidence in the healing that is occurring within me physically as I am seeing dramatic improvements.
The most important lesson I have learned through this cycle that challenges help us to realize our true potential. I have arrived at a new state of consciousness about my body. It is getting stronger because I have persevered this winter to get up, do the exercises no matter how little, that consistency is the most important factor, and to call upon my I Am Presence continually to walk through the storm.
It is now Spring; it is a New Moon that will help me to create actions in my life that I have already desired to acquire through my Higher Mind, and it is becoming a reality.
I look forward to the full moon on the 10th of April for the Festival of the Christ so that this year I am becoming the Christed Being that I know I am within my physical body; how I walk, how my joints react and move, how the Light Energy I Am is now being more fully received into the Physical Self.
So, I say to those of you that are in pain emotionally and mentally, please know it will change if you are ready to continue the journey. Your I Am Presence is guiding you to be more than you ever thought you could be and you may just be surprised to see the results within your four-body system.
Step forward for this New Moon and realize your thoughts you desire to be, can be your Reality of your Life. We have a fabulous month ahead of us, and I hope you can reflect on how different you are now than you were in January.
In Expressions of Oneness,
Rev. Christine Meleriessee Hayden
Walking Terra Christa will be sharing more information about the three Ascension Festivals of the Spring, The Christ, Wesak, and Humanity along with information of how to join us for our global meditation calls.
Walking Terra Christa is offering their monthly classes in 2017 "Mastering the Spiritual Recovery of the Soul" which is facilitated through Lord Saint Germain, the Ray Chohan of the Month, and Lord Metatron. Each month we work with Lord Saint Germain and Lord Metatron for the Metatronic Seals. Included are the Ray Chohans for the specific rays we are working on as they provide information and Divine Language Light Encodements to assist in accessing the energies within the physical body. Please use the link to learn more about this series.
Link to Artist Ellen Vaman's Facebook above.


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You might already know about the idea of crocheting hyperbolic surfaces, invented by Daina Taimina in 1997. Well, since then, the idea has been developed considerably, and I don't think it would be hyperbolic to say people have got a bit carried away.
Margaret and Christine Wertheim, who are a science writer and a poet/performer respectively and The Institute for Figuring collectively, started work on a crochet coral reef in 2005 using Taimina's ideas. Since then, it has grown into a vast international effort involving over 7,000 people working together to create something that's a mixture of mathematical neatness, fascinating art exhibit, and environmental awareness project.
Anyway. the reason I mention all this is that the Wertheims want to publish a book about the project, and they're raising money to do it on Kickstarter. Here's the pitch:
As I write, they're two-thirds of the way towards their \$27,000 target. The usual Kickstarter rules apply: if this is the kind of thing that floats your boat, have a look at the pitch page and decide if you want to give them some money. The crucial information is that \$45 gets you a copy of the book on release. I couldn't help but notice the interesting names given to the higher reward tiers, working up from "Euclidean" at \$100 to "Lobachevskian" and "Gaussian" at the top end.
More information
Crochet Coral Reef: The Book at Kickstarter.
Crochet Coral Reef official site.
The Institute for Figuring.
Daina Taimina's blog.


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A gelatin glaze makes an ideal finishing touch for a fruit dessert topping. Gelatin glaze keeps the fruit securely in place and visually accents its juicy freshness, and it requires simple ingredients to make. Knowing how to handle unflavored gelatin gives you a good start on making a range of culinary classics, from Bavarian cream to oeufs en gelee. Practice this basic cooking technique by creating a glossy clear fruit glaze.
Step 1
Sprinkle gelatin powder or lay a gelatin sheet on cold water, usually 1/4 cup of water per packet or sheet of gelatin, in the small bowl. Wait 10 to 15 minutes until the gelatin has completely absorbed the water and become glutinous, or softened.
Step 2
Strain fruit juice through cheesecloth to remove any fruit particles and increase the clarity, and mix the juice with any required sugar. Heat the mixture to 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or boiling.
Step 3
Combine softened gelatin and boiling liquid in the medium bowl. Stir thoroughly until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is clear.
Step 4
Refrigerate the mixture, stirring occasionally, for approximately 15 minutes or until it is thick and glutinous but not gelled fully solid. A texture slightly thicker than that of raw egg white pours easily over fruit. Alternatively, put ice cubes in the large bowl, nestle the medium bowl in the ice, and stir until you reach the desired thickness.
Step 5
Place the fruit-topped tart or dessert on a large cutting board or other easily cleaned surface to catch any drips of glaze. Spoon or slowly pour glaze evenly over the fruit. Let the dessert sit until the glaze stops dripping. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the glaze to solidify completely.
- In place of plain boiling water, you can strain lemon juice and add it to the water, and/or stir in honey.
- A critical characteristic of a good glaze is the absence of lumps. When in doubt, stir for an extra minute or two, to ensure the gelatin and sweeteners are fully dissolved.
- Some raw fruits contain enzymes that interact badly with gelatin. Use gelatin glaze to cover figs, pineapple, kiwi, papaya, mango or guava only in canned or previously cooked forms. If these fruits are raw, a pectin-based glaze made from melted fruit jelly or strained jam will produce better results than a gelatin-based glaze.
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The United States Monday urged Pakistanis to avoid violence and respect the rule of law as that country's political situation took a new turn with the deportation of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. The State Department noted the expulsion was contrary to a ruling of Pakistan's Supreme Court. VOA's David Gollust reports from the State Department.
The Bush administration has strongly supported Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf for his backing of the U.S.-led war on terrorism.
But it sought to avoid taking sides in that country's internal political battles, and appeared to distance itself from Monday's decision by the Musharraf government to deny the return of Mr. Sharif.
State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said the status of the former prime minister is still under legal consideration, but that his exclusion is at odds with a ruling of the country's Supreme Court.
"The decision to deport him runs contrary to the supreme court's decision. But as I said, it's still a pending legal matter. Our view of the wider issue is that we believe elections should proceed in a free fair and transparent manner, and that all involved in this political transition should turn away from violence and adhere to the rule of law as well as the constitution."
The Pakistani Supreme Court ruled last month that Mr. Sharif, who was ousted by General Musharraf in 1999 and sent into exile, had a right to return to Pakistan and that authorities should not obstruct him.
The decision on Mr. Sharif was the court's most prominent ruling since the reinstatement in July of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, who Mr. Musharraf had suspended earlier this year, triggering months of political unrest.
The United States at the time welcomed Mr. Chaudhry's reinstatement, by the high court, as a positive step and evidence of the strength of Pakistani institutions.
Spokesman here have since stressed U.S. support for upcoming parliamentary elections and expressed hope for a strengthening of the "moderate center" of Pakistani politics.
Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte is due in Islamabad Tuesday after a visit to Afghanistan.
The State Department said last week Negroponte would discuss counter-terrorism and other issues with President Musharraf and other officials in a continuation of the U.S.-Pakistan strategic dialogue.
However Spokesman McCormack said he is sure Pakistani politics would come up and that Negroponte will be ready to engage on those issues.


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The dream of a Brooklyn-Queens light rail is quickly moving into the realm of reality. A non-profit advocacy group called Friends of the Brooklyn Queens Connector has officially formed to address the need for a more robust transportation system that could connect underserved, and now booming, areas of Brooklyn and Queens. They've just released a detailed proposal revealing the route and the potential design the modern streetcars could take on. — 6sqft.com
Most American cities paved over their streetcar tracks decades ago, deeming the services slow, rickety and inconvenient. Commuters have long preferred cars and buses. But streetcars—sometimes known as trolleys or trams—are making a comeback. Services are rolling out in at least 16 American cities, with dozens more in the works [...] The relationship between streetcars and development is not clear, say researchers funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). — the Economist
Hop aboard the Portland Streetcar to discover the city's hidden architectural gems. Disembark along the route and reflect on the stonework of the Armory. Hop on the next car and travel a few blocks to Tanner Springs park. This photo essay is a sample of what one might see between the South Waterfront and Northwest portland. — photos.oregonlive.com
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** [http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-dev/2015-September/075657.html Vladimir Kuklin]
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** [http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-dev/2015-October/077055.html Vladimir Kuklin]
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Revision as of 13:29, 16 October 2015
PTL & Component Leads Elections April 2015
- Sergey Lukjanov (irc: SergeyLukjanov) slukjanov at mirantis dot com
Election System
Elections will be held using CIVS and a Condorcet algorithm (Schulze/Beatpath/CSSD variant). Any tie will be broken using Governance/TieBreaking.
Project Team Lead (PTL): Manages day-to-day operations, drives the project team goals, resolves technical disputes within the project team, https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/Governance
Component Lead: Defines architecture of a module or component in Fuel, reviews design specs, merges majority of commits and resolves conflicts between Maintainers or contributors in the area of responsibility, http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-dev/2015-August/072406.html
Fuel has two large sub-teams, with roughly comparable codebases, that need dedicated component leads: fuel-library and fuel-python. More info: https://lwn.net/Articles/648610/
- PTL elections
- September 18 - September 28, 21:59 UTC: Open candidacy for PTL position
- September 29 - October 8: PTL elections
- Component leads elections
- October 9 - October 15: Open candidacy for Component leads positions
- October 16 - October 22: Component leads elections
The electorate for a given PTL and Component Leads election are the Foundation individual members that are also committers for one of the Fuel team's repositories over the last year timeframe (September 18, 2014 06:00 UTC to September 18, 2015 05:59 UTC).
The electorate is requested to confirm their email address in gerrit, review.openstack.org > Settings > Contact Information > Preferred Email, prior to September 28, 21:59 UTC so that the emailed ballots are mailed to the correct email address.
Electorate for fuel-library and fuel-python Component Leads is based on committes to fuel-library and fuel-web repositories respectively.
List of repositories:
- stackforge/fuel-agent
- stackforge/fuel-astute
- stackforge/fuel-dev-tools
- stackforge/fuel-devops
- stackforge/fuel-docs
- stackforge/fuel-library
- stackforge/fuel-main
- stackforge/fuel-mirror
- stackforge/fuel-nailgun-agent
- stackforge/fuel-octane
- stackforge/fuel-ostf
- stackforge/fuel-ostf-plugin
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-availability-zones
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-calamari
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-calico
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-ceilometer-redis
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-cinder-netapp
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-cisco-aci
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-contrail
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-dbaas-trove
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-detach-database
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-detach-keystone
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-detach-rabbitmq
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-elasticsearch-kibana
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-external-emc
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-external-glusterfs
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-external-zabbix
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-glance-nfs
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-ha-fencing
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-influxdb-grafana
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-ironic
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-ldap
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-lma-collector
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-lma-infrastructure-alerting
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-mellanox
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-midonet
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-neutron-fwaas
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-neutron-lbaas
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-neutron-vpnaas
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-nova-nfs
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-nsxv
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-opendaylight
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-saltstack
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-solidfire-cinder
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-swiftstack
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-tintri-cinder
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-tls
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-vmware-dvs
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-vxlan
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-zabbix-monitoring-emc
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-zabbix-monitoring-extreme-networks
- stackforge/fuel-plugin-zabbix-snmptrapd
- stackforge/fuel-plugins
- stackforge/fuel-provision
- stackforge/fuel-qa
- stackforge/fuel-specs
- stackforge/fuel-stats
- stackforge/fuel-tasklib
- stackforge/fuel-upgrade
- stackforge/fuel-web
- stackforge/python-fuelclient
Any member of an election electorate can propose their candidacy for the same election. Self-nomination is common, third party nomination is not required, and on-list candidate support emails are discouraged both to reduce mailing list traffic and to keep everything fair for nominees. Nominees propose their candidacy by sending an email to the firstname.lastname@example.com mailing-list, which the subject: "[fuel] PTL candidacy" or "[fuel] <component> lead candidacy" (for example, "[fuel] fuel-library lead candidacy"). The email can include a description of the candidate platform. The candidacy is then confirmed by one of the election officials, after verification of the electorate status of the candidate.
Confirmed candidates:
- Fuel-library Component Lead
- Fuel-python Component Lead
NB: any tie should be broken using Governance/TieBreaking.


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Syria Completely Cut Off From the Internet
The Internet became inaccessible in war-torn Syria early Thursday morning, according to sites that monitor global Internet traffic.
None of Syria's 84 Internet Protocol (IP) address blocks were responsive, which, according to communications security firm Renesys, "effectively [removes] the country from the Internet." In total, 92% of Syria's routed networks are down.
Akamai, which also monitors Internet traffic, published this chart clearly showing the drop-off in Internet traffic:
Several Twitter reports corroborated Renesys' alert. Some Twitter users warned the Internet outage foretells an impending larger military action, but that has not yet been verified.
ITV reporting the Internet has "been cut" in Syria.Who would do that, and why?
— The Firm (@TheFirmOnline) November 29, 2012
Two hours ago the #internet was cut at least in most neighborhoods in #Damascus. This is troubling news. #Syria
— Razan Ghazzawi (@RedRazan) November 29, 2012
#Breaking: ISP is down in #Syria.
— kindakanbar (@kindakanbar) November 29, 2012
#Syria is officially offline, even websites like sana.sy are unreachable (that means leading hubs are disconnected). #InternetCutinSyria
— Pseudonymous Rami (@AnonymousSyria) November 29, 2012
#InternetCutinSyria Internet blackout in most of the areas of #Syria
— Dania (@Dania_rif) November 29, 2012
Syria is in the midst of civil war, with the opposition Free Syrian Army fighting the government of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad. The Internet has played a key role in the struggle as hackers aligned with both sides of the conflict have targeted websites owned by opposing forces.
The timing of the outage is also notable as the United Nations is scheduled to vote Thursday on Palestinian statehood.
A country-wide Internet outage was also seen in Egypt during the height of a 2011 revolution. That movement eventually resulted in the overthrow of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
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The Magnificence on a plate, with broccoli, and white wine sauce.. and riesling. Oooo, yeah.
A few days ago I made a concerted effort to start rearranging my mind.
Having been through a period of excessive earthly gyrations coupled with extreme disruption of normality, living in a city that looks like a pile of bricks, in a neighbourhood that looks like a portaloo zoo, with a hurty back and no hot water and then being subjected to unrelenting media coverage of an even worse natural disaster with possible nuclear meltdown, I'd say that I'm not abnormal in finding my joie de vivre somewhat AWOL.
I've decided to take action. There is no point in surfing the net for hours, reinforcing the false idea that the world is falling apart. What use is it really to focus on these things until I get so down that I feel like crying and can't function? I had to give myself a talking to. Although there are terrible disasters happening, and although the last 6 months have been honestly horrendous, I'm actually ok. I will be ok and so will most of the world. In most places, today did not involve a natural disaster. It's time to get my mind set on the moving forward.
As my regular readers know, I've got a wide bloggy network of people that are into fitness and healthy living. One of my good friends, Kek, runs a forum, of which I am an administrator, although she should probably fire me for lack of actual.. um.. administration. There's a 40 day challenge going on over there, with various people signing up to get fitter, lose flab or whatever happens to be their current thing. I've committed myself to a positivity challenge to refocus my mind on positive habits and on 'the awesomeness', rather than 'the suck'.
I'm working on simple habits, like not drinking too much coffee, getting the orders out by 11.30am, catching up on study and mentally arguing back whenever pessimistic thoughts try to bring me down. There are, amongst the crappiness, some very cool things happening. For example, pre-quake, I would never have imagined asking my neighbour to come over for dinner, and yet, there we were, two nights ago, eating and laughing and getting to know each other. His lovely partner was having time out of the city with their baby and who could not be moved to action by the thought of a boy having to fend for himself for a whole week?
And then, yesterday, I got a message by Facebook from a fellow Christchurchian, to say that he had something for me. A special thing freshly caught from the Waimak. Behold, The Magnificence. I admit, probably not that photogenic, but beautiful to me.
Words can't really describe how awesome this gift is. For a start, you can't buy wild salmon in NZ. It's legal to catch it, but illegal to sell it, so the only way to get your hands on some is to befriend someone with a license to catch them. Or, you can buy imported salmon, but the price of it will make your wallet weep. I turned up at Kev the anglers house, marveled over the shiny coat of his fish-guts eating labrador and then let my jaw drop at the sheer glory of The Magnificence. It's massive. As you can see, it does not even even fit on my chopping block, and that is just one filet.
Not only is The Magnificence gorgeous, but also delicious beyond the level of any farmed salmon. There are many reasons to protect our wonderful New Zealand waterways and this is just one of them. It is naturally pink (unlike farmed salmon which is fed vitamins to try and replicate the colour of a wild salmon) and packed full of brain boosting, depression busting Omega 3's. You know how I feel about Omega 3's.. :) I loves them, in all their polyunsaturated wonderfulness.
Dinner was so very easy, as it usually is when you are working with a superior fresh food. I sliced a couple of steaks, removed the pin bones with tweezers, changing to pliers when they turned out to be resistant, then cooked the steaks in olive oil and butter (50:50) for just a few minutes each side until a lighter pink. I then removed the salmon from the pan and threw some crushed garlic, salt and white wine in there, swooshed it around, took it off the heat and added sour cream to make the sauce. All it needed then was a vege, a glass of reisling and a new episode of NCIS on the teev. I am revived.


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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston is a $52 billion wholesale bank for housing finance and economic development. It is cooperatively owned by eligible financial institutions that become members of the Bank by purchasing its stock. These members are community and regional financial institutions with headquarters in New England.
The Bank's purpose is to provide a stable funding resource for member institutions and facilitate housing finance and economic development in New England. Rather than serve consumers directly, the Bank provides credit and other financial tools that members can use to provide services to the public, operate on a sound basis, and support community-level housing and economic-development initiatives.
The Bank operates as a wholesale lender, raising money in the capital markets and then lending it to member institutions. The loans to members are called advances. Advances provide members with flexible, cost-effective funding to supplement their deposits as a source of money for lending activity.
Long-term advances often help members fund mortgages that they will hold until the loans are repaid. Although they serve a number of purposes, shorter-term advances frequently provide the dollars for a mortgage loan between the closing and the time when the loan can be sold in the secondary market. The Bank routinely provides advances with maturities ranging from overnight to 20 years. For most members, the Bank is the only readily accessible, single-source supplier of both short- and long-term wholesale funds.
In addition to its core business of lending to its members, the Bank:
Interest-rate, liquidity, and prepayment issues create risks for lenders who must rely on short-term liabilities, such as deposits, to support mortgage assets. Without effective ways to manage these risks, many depository institutions would be unable to offer fixed-rate mortgage loans or would restrict originations to loans that can be sold in the secondary market.
Advances from the Bank enable members to supplement deposit funding with longer-term liabilities that closely match the maturity and repayment characteristics of mortgage loans. Members also employ advances for asset/liability management at the balance-sheet level. The ability to limit risks with advances encourages many members to offer and hold mortgages for properties and home buyers that are not well served by the secondary market.
Each year, the Bank dedicates 10 percent of its earnings to its Affordable Housing Program. Through the AHP, members work with community-based housing developers to obtain the Bank's grants and interest-rate subsidies for specific housing initiatives. Since the program's inception in 1990, the Bank has awarded more than $350 million in grants and subsidized advances to fund over 22,500 units for sale or rent to very low-, low-, and moderate-income New Englanders.
The Bank's Community Development advances offer reduced-rate financing that members use to meet the housing and economic-development needs of low- to moderate-income households and neighborhoods in their communities.
New England lenders eligible for membership in the Bank include savings banks, savings and loan associations, cooperative banks, commercial banks, credit unions, and insurance companies that are active in housing finance. The Bank has more than 450 members.
The Bank is capitalized entirely by the capital-stock investments of members. Members purchase stock in proportion to their borrowings from the Bank, their holdings of mortgages and mortgage securities, and their assets. The stock has a par value of $100 per share and is redeemable at par.
The Bank is part of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, which is made up of 11 regional Federal Home Loan Banks. Each of them is a separate corporate entity with its own board of directors and management.
The other Federal Home Loan Banks are headquartered in Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Des Moines, Indianapolis, New York, Pittsburgh, Topeka, and San Francisco. Through the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, more than 7,800 community-based lenders are members of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, which Congress established with the passage of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act in 1932.
The Federal Home Loan Banks are government-sponsored enterprises, federally chartered but privately capitalized and independently managed. The Federal Home Loan Banks meet all their costs from earnings, including the costs of raising funds jointly in the capital markets. In addition, they are assessed for the full costs of their federal regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, in Washington, D.C. No tax dollars are involved in the operation of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
All advances are collateralized by home mortgages or other high-quality assets. No Federal Home Loan Bank has ever experienced a loan loss.
The Bank's primary source of income is the spread between the interest it pays to borrow funds and the interest it earns on funds lent to members and earnings derived from its own investment portfolios, including earnings derived from the investment of its members' paid-in capital stock. The Bank borrows funds on a joint basis with the other Federal Home Loan Banks. The FHLBanks borrow at favorable rates because of their strong capital positions, conservative lending policies, and status as government-sponsored enterprises.
The Bank is governed by a 16-member board of directors. Nine member directors are elected by the members located in the state where a member directorship is filled, and seven independent directors are elected by the Bank's membership at large.
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This unattractive appearance of excessively oily skin is the result of an accumulation of sebum, whether due to acne, obesity, hormonal changes associated with adolescence or the climacteric, poorly balanced diets or the genetic nature of some people. Contrary to what some women think, the remedy is not to wash constantly with soap and water, it eliminates the consequence, not the causes of having oily skin, but the care and pampering with homemade masks for oily skin.
On the other hand, phytotherapy, or the use of certain substances of vegetable origin, has reported excellent results as well as eliminating excess fat, it works as a natural exfoliant. The homemade masks recommended below act on the pores, closing them, and thus reducing seborrheic excesses of oily skin.
Mask of cucumber, lemon and strawberry
The natural components of cucumber, lemon and strawberry help to cleanse the fatty face of impurities and reduce the opening of the pores, which will reduce the production of sebum.
Select a very fresh cucumber, a large lemon or several ripe strawberries and pour them into the blender. If they are not liquefied properly, help by pouring some boiled water, so that they are pureed. Apply it on the face and let that mask, also nourishing, act for at least ten minutes. In that time try to lie down and relax and do not expose yourself to the Sun.
Then rinse the face with fresh water. Do not mix the ingredients, although you can alternate them by applying a different mask every week.
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Group Booking Terms and Conditions
Because you are making a Group Booking, there are additional Terms and Conditions that apply. Please read them and click 'I Accept' below to continue with your booking
General Group Booking Terms
By making a group reservation through Hostelworld.com you agree to the following terms and conditions as set by Hostelworld.com and as set by the hostel in question.
- In order to make a group reservation on Hostelworld.com it is necessary to pay a deposit. The balance is due directly to the hostel according to their payment conditions.
- The booking deposit is non-refundable.
- Please note that any cancellations must be notified directly to the hostel at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled arrival date, unless otherwise stated in the hostel's conditions.
- Hostelworld.com are not responsible for changes or amendments to your reservation once it has been processed. All correspondence with regard to changes to your booking need to be dealt with directly with the hostel.
- Cancellations for reservations must be made directly with the hostel and must conform with the individual hostels cancellation policy (see below)
- It is your responsibility to pay the balance of your accommodation cost to the hostel in accordance with their payment conditions (see below). Failure to do so may result in your reservation being cancelled by the hostel.
- Individual hostels may have special booking conditions relating to group stays, please read the hostel booking conditions carefully before making your reservation.
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The remainder of the amount due will be charged to your credit card 1 week prior to arrival. Should numbers or room selection change, the per person deposit times the number of people who actually travelled will be deducted from the total accommodation charge levvied by the hostel.
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Children under 18 years MUST be accompanied by adults
The following group types are not accepted by this hostel: Stag/Hen/Bachelor Party, Cultural Group If you have misrepresented the type of group you are booking for, your booking may be cancelled by the hostel."
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Any cancellations resulting from agreement to these terms and conditions under false pretences will result in loss of deposit.
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Kivu Resort is situated a walking distance from Kenya's 4th largest city, and easily accessible by Public and Private transport. It is just a short distance from Lake Nakuru National Park, Menengai Crater, Hyrax Hill & Kariandusi Prehistoric Sites.
The Resort provides free WiFi subject to service providers up time. Other facilities on the serene compound include restaurant, bar, spacious swimming pools, gym, children's park and meeting rooms. Airport transfers are available as well as vehicles for hire and tours with experienced guides. The Resort is only a 15 minute walk to Nakuru Town and close to the famous Nakuru Night Life.
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Cancellation policy: 72 hours before arrival.
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Be sure to stop by Selma's blog to see some of her latest beautiful creations. I love how she used the Rosette under a stamp and she has a great Tutorial today on making a Pop-Up Card.
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This die is wonderful and has so many uses. You will need the long cutting plates to use it,.
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The Philosophy Of Alfarabi
The Philosophy Of Alfarabi
And Its Influence On Medieval Thought
Its Influence On Medieval Thought
Author: By REV. ROBERT HAMMOND
Publisher: THE HOBSON BOOK PRESS,New York 17, N. Y.
Publication date: 1947
The purpose of this book is to present, in as brief and systematic a way, the whole philosophy of Alfarabi and the influence it exerted on Medieval Thought. My efforts in this field were prompted by a sincere desire to render service to philosophy and to those who are fond of philosophy. Therefore, in outlining Alfarabi's Philosophy I shall bring out, as far as possible, the elements it has in common with Scholasticism.
My efforts will have been amply rewarded if the study of this book enables the reader to find through its pages two facts: first, that Alfarabi was well acquainted with Greek philosophy; so well acquainted, in fact, that he was able, through diligent study, to perfect some of its old theories and work out new ones. Second, that the Schoolmen borrowed from him a great amount of material which hitherto has been regarded by many as a product of their speculation, while in reality it is not. In all justice to Alfarabi and other Arabian thinkers, we should candidly admit that Christian philosophy owes a great deal to them.
It is good for the reader to know that in writing this book, I used the Arabic works of Alfarabi. I read them with care, and when anything attracted my attention, I tried to examine it closely.
My heartfelt thanks are due to my many friends for their kind encouragement and valuable suggestions. To Father Arnold Rodriguez, O. F. M., of St. Francis Cathedral, Santa Fe, I am especially indebted for his kindness in editing and typing this manuscript.
Robert Hammond
Tucumcari, New Mexico
August 10, 1946
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Diamond Head State Monument
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Climbing an Icon on OahuIf there is one geological formation that represents the island of Oahu, and perhaps the entire state of Hawaii, it is Diamond Head. This crater, formed about 300,000 years ago, prominently sits right next to Waikiki and makes its way into many skyline photos of Honolulu. Used for the military as part of the Oahu coastal defense system, there are a variety of tunnels and trails in and around the crater walls. While Diamond Head is still used by the military, one of the paths up the inside of the crater is open for tourists. Cost for entering is $5 per car, or visitors can park outside the crater for free, walk up the road into the crater, and pay only $1 per person. The view from the top is worth the short but steep hike including some steps and dark tunnels. The best time to visit Diamond Head is during the week, as the trails are quite crowded on weekends.
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Hike up the Diamond Head Crater in the afternoon to catch the setting sun. Be prepared for a steep climb up steps at the end - but it's well worth it for views like this at the end of the day!
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Hiking up Diamond Head Crater: Challenging But Not Intimidating
I hate steep hikes, but this is one of those hikes that is so inviting due to the breathtaking views of the southern Oahu coast. It's just 1.5 miles roundtrip. It's a challenging one but not intimidating, you see lots of folks from a young child to the old and even unfit folks, all trying to make their way up to the summit at their own pace. No pressure at all! Best tip is go slow, stop frequently and enjoy the views. If you can walk and climb up paved steps, then you can do it. There is a narrow tunnel with a slight incline that you have to go through. Everyone can get a bit claustrophobic inside but it's just 225 ft long. The photo above shows the switchback paths that make the ascent more gradual. One is rewarded with great views up there, and I sigh loudly as I try to breath in the beauty of everything around me :-) The top provides 360 panoramic view of the crater on one side as well as the southern coastline with turquoise waters just below the Diamond Head Lighthouse, Koko Head Crater, and the famous Waikiki Beach. It's something worth doing if you have a morning to spare in Oahu. Some go for the sunrise or the sunset too, but most people choose a less hot time of the day. Don't miss the shave ice after your hike. You'll also be rewarded with a ice cold towelette if you tell them you've just finished the hike :-) Take bus #23 from Waikiki area, $2.50 and if you return within the valid time, you get a free return on the bus. Entrance is $1 on foot.
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I took a solo trip to Honolulu in March of 2015. Hiking up the trail was awesome! The views were breathtaking, it was a spectacular day...
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Diamond Head
One of Hawaii's most recognizable icons, this volcanic ash cone is impressive pyroclastic stuff—a tectonic memory from an explosion half a million years ago, measuring more than 1,066 meters (3,497 feet) across and with a 231-meter (758-foot) summit. British sailors named it Diamond Head in the 1800s, mistaking calcite crystals in the crater's soil for jewels. Despite the volcanic grandeur, the ascent isn't tough and takes most hikers just an hour. At the top, on a clear day, you can see forever.
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Who said cassettes were dead?
Definitely not Patrick Garcia and Michelle Grand, founders and owners of Miami-based record label Cheap Miami.
"We started Cheap Miami around two years ago in the summer," says Garcia. "I envisioned it as a small project. I was looking to work with bands that I liked, local projects. The funny thing is that the first two bands we released through Cheap Miami were totally not local. One was from France and the other one was from South Africa."
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From the beginning, Garcia knew that he wanted this record label to be different. He wanted something memorable. And that's why everything released through Cheap Miami is issued on cassette.
"We decided to go with cassettes because they're a unique touch," said Garcia, "But they're also convenient. Cassettes are small, cheap to produce, easy to handle, and they sound great. You can also have a ton of fun with cassette designs, and they can be kept as collectibles."
Now, for those who may not know, a cassette is a small magnetic tape for audio recording and playback. It's what people used to buy at these places called Sam Goody back in the day before cassettes were replaced by compact discs, which were then replaced by MP3s, which were then replaced by whatever it is you crazy kids are listening to these days.
For many, though, cassettes still hold a vintage, nostalgic appeal.
"We've released one split cassette with another band Las Tias," says June Summer, vocalist for Plastic Pinks, "The reason for making cassettes comes from the love of having music out there in different formats.
"We feel it's good to branch out and give something more personal to our fans. Make them feel part of something sacred, underground. Also, there is a crowd for cassettes and we want to reach them as well. I personally love collecting vinyls and tapes, they have a sentimental value which you don't get from getting the MP3. Although, the Cheap Miami cassettes do come with a digital download code."
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Chris Horgan, songwriter for Sweet Bronco, was skeptical about releasing his music on cassette, but he quickly changed his mind.
"I always thought cassettes were cool and all, but I didn't really think they were very practical," Horgan admits. "But I'm really happy we made them. They have their own feel in a similar respect to the way vinyl has its own feel. And fans of the band seem to be really into it. Our tapes have sold like hot cakes."
For Garcia, starting Cheap Miami was always about his love of music.
"I don't really have a musical background, I've just always been a really big fan," says Garcia. "I would go to Churchill's a lot. Like all the time. But my girlfriend, Michelle, who runs Cheap Miami with me, has a much more musical background. She's been in bands like Ex-Norwegian and Red Nectar."
Garcia's passion for the local music scene is also manifested through Cheap Miami's frequent showcases, which highlight bands and artists from the 305. The next gig is July 12 at Churchill's Pub, featuring a variety of Miami artists.
"Patrick and Michelle give a lot back to the local scene. Their shows are always great and everyone has a good time," says Summer. "Cheap Miami is the sound of the Miami garage rock scene. Though I feel it will outgrow that and become something bigger."
Something bigger is certainly on Garcia's mind. Currently, he's in the process of planning a big music festival in Miami that would bring in national touring acts. While it's still a work-in-progress, Garcia maintains that it is the next logical step for Cheap Miami.
"We obviously want to put out more local tapes, work with more bands and get more product," Garcia says. "But we also want to keep growing our showcases. I'm trying to organize a really big festival that I feel would be great for the Miami music scene.
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"But before any of that we have Cassette Store Day coming up on September 27, which started last year in Europe and we organized a show to celebrate. This year, it's going to be bigger and better. I've reserved both Sweat Records and Churchill's, and we've got a bunch of local bands performing. It's going to be great."
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Cheap Miami's B-Day Jive. With Viceroy (Deaf Poets' Sean Wouters), The Bearings, Grey 8s, Buffy, Young Deville, Sweet Bronco, The Gazms, and Golden Arrows. Saturday, July 12. Churchill's Pub, 5501 NE 2nd Ave. Miami. The show starts at 8 p.m. and cover costs $8. Ages 18 and up. Call 305-757-1807 or visit churchillspub.com.
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