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Close your eyes. Bring into your awareness the face of a person in your life who you believe is a great leader. As you see that person's face in your mind's eye, think about what it is about that person that had an impact on you. Remind yourself of those things; say them quietly to yourself.
Open your eyes.
My guess is that no matter who you saw in your mind, their impact on you had nothing to do with what the person has on the outside (financially, educationally, or anatomically) and had everything to do with what the person is like on the inside. It was likely someone whose passion, purpose and positivity were contagious, and you wanted to be a part of whatever that person was creating.
Leadership is everything. It is critical to any well-functioning organization, university, community and family. When it is done well, it's the reason people are attracted to join, and to stay. When it's off course, it's one of the key reasons that people leave (or otherwise disengage).
I happen to believe that effective leadership is also a matter of life and death.
There is an interesting phenomenon in typical organizations. As you move up the 'ladder' from entry level positions to more senior leadership roles, the importance of technical skills goes down, while the importance of self and social awareness goes up. The importance of self and social awareness at higher organizational levels is not new; what might be new is the realization that the way we are working is actually making our capacity for self and social awareness go down! Constant multi-tasking, crushing workloads and long 'break-less' work days are taking a toll on our ability to regulate our emotions and build meaningful relationships.
What's also interesting is that women almost completely vanish from the picture at higher organizational levels!
While women make up 50 per cent of the workforce, and earn 50 per cent of university degrees, they comprise only 18 per cent of executive roles and hold a mere 5 per cent of CEO seats. Yet, there is so much evidence that women make effective leaders. Last year, Zeneger Folkman, a company that studies leadership, found that women rated higher than men on 12 out of 16 attributes tested. After analysing 7,280 of their clients' performance evaluations, they found two traits where women outscored men significantly: taking initiative and driving results.
And, there is some evidence that organizations with more women in leadership positions perform better financially.
Every organization, no matter what their purpose for existing, needs to be productive and sustainable. And, productive, sustainable organizations need people who are engaged and energized around their purpose.
Sadly, both productivity and engagement are at an all-time low in our country, while stress and mental illness are at an all time high. People are working longer hours, and feeling less satisfied with their results. If extreme stress is not causing premature death (and it clearly is in some cases) it is certainly contributing to mental and physical dis-ease.
I think there is a connection between all of these factors. We need to change the way we work and live. And, we need more chicks in charge!
More women need to step up, lean in, and otherwise support and encourage each other to assume more leadership roles. Not only because we are 50 per cent of the workforce, but because it only makes sense that we will create a happier, healthier, and more productive country when we -- men and women together -- utilize our collective intelligence and maximize our opposing strengths.
Some of the reasons that women do not step into leadership includes a concern about being able to maintain work-life balance while holding senior roles. It is exactly that concern for balance that organizations need today.
Perhaps I should have started with this disclaimer: This post is not anti-men. Nor is it pro-women. It is, instead pro- encouraging the right women and men to lean, step and jump into leadership opportunities and to create positive, productive and prosperous workplaces.
March 8 is International Women's Day. The 2015 theme is "Make it Happen." So, I invite you to make it happen! Let's change the way we work and live and make this a happier, healthier, more humane world for us all!
And...the next time you close your eyes and think of a great leader, I hope you see yourself.


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How to Breastfeed in Public Like a Boss
There are plenty of things a new mom needs to figure out when her baby comes along. Is the kid ever going to sleep through the night? (The answer, by the way, is yes ... probably.) Will the baby ever be potty trained? (Also yes! Eventually.) Will absolutely everything go wrong that could possibly got wrong? (Ohhhh, yes. Definitely.)
Chief among these parenting decisions, many would argue, is whether or not to breastfeed. Assuming she wants to, the baby wants to, mom's body is willing and able to produce the milk, and she can actually find a comfortable nursing position that doesn't make her baby's latch feel like a car battery clamp on her nipple, many new moms truly enjoy the experience of nursing.
Unless, of course, they try to leave the house.
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Mothers are legally allowed to nurse almost everywhere ("Forty-nine states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands have laws that specifically allow women to breastfeed in any public or private location," states the NCSL), so what's the problem? Well, all too often mothers who openly breastfeed encounter outraged and offended strangers, misinformed business owners who ask them to stop or super-creepy boob oglers who don't want them to stop—for all the wrong reasons. These moms want to feed their babies, but they don't want to be singled out, stared at, asked to leave or forced to cover up.
If you really applied yourself you could probably teach your baby to suckle through (a straw) instead of doing something gross, like letting your baby come into physical contact with your nipple.
I've spent over four years of my life as a happily breastfeeding mama, and although I did occasionally venture out into the world during meal time, I never did find a great solution for public nursing—at least not one that satisfied strangers' desires to avoid seeing my boobs, my own desire to pretend I had a shred of modesty left, and most importantly, my babies' desire to get some food and stop screaming, for the love of all that's holy.
Some argue that the responsibility lies with the moms, who should go ahead and nurse their babies if that's what they want to do and stop worrying about everyone else's reaction. But let's get real—plenty of mamas who are open-minded about breastfeeding still mind if strangers see their breasts. Most people agree that nursing mothers should be afforded some privacy, but lame attempts to accommodate nursing moms like the airport that converted a bathroom stall into a "Nursing Lounge" are generally met with public scorn. Yet one wonders, who should foot the bill for providing comfortable areas for breastfeeding that fall somewhere realistic on a scale from "velvet-draped private spa" to "germ-infested toilet"?
Unfortunately there's no definite solution, yet the Internet will continue debating it for an eternity. Maybe the best response is for moms to take the power back by exerting some control over the situation—I mean, how hard could it be to ensure you have an issue-free public breastfeeding experience?
Here's a list of items nursing moms should cram into their diaper bags (there's PLENTY of room in there for more stuff, right?) in preparation for making baby's meal enjoyable for everyone.
1. Hand sanitizer in a 57-gallon jug
It's to spread liberally onto your surroundings.
2. Selection of nursing bras
Now you can ask for the manager's opinion on which one offers the most appropriate coverage for their establishment.
3. Lanolin
If everyone's going to put your nipples in the spotlight, you better make sure they're supple!
4. Magazines to pass out
Strangers can have something interesting to look at besides your boobs.
5. Nursing covers for people who still think covering up is the solution
If it's so reasonable, they shouldn't mind hanging out in the darkness while smothered under a blanket until you're finished.
6. Hazmat suits
Put this on when someone's concerned that your nursing is "unsanitary."
7. Binoculars, in case people decide to stare
It would be rude not to show them you're equally interested in what they're doing!
8. Straws
If you really applied yourself you could probably teach your baby to suckle through one instead of doing something gross, like letting your baby come into physical contact with your nipple, the way nature intended.
9. Chairs
In the event you get shamed into nursing in a secondary location, you'll want to be sure your friends can join you to continue your conversation in the bathroom or locker room. Fun!
10. The phone number for a good topless dancer
You can distract fellow patrons from your scandalous exposure with a more socially acceptable display of breasts.
11. A cape, a tent or (preferably) a doomsday device to blot out the sun
This is to minimize the chance that some hapless, innocent bystander might witness your infant having lunch.
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Oh yeah, don't forget your baby and your boobs.
Wait—those last two things are all you really need, aren't they?
But anyone with any sense already knew that.


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At Home on the Water
The crew of Indigo is taking an extended break from boat travel. Unexpectedly, we have washed up in temporary digs on the shore of the Willamette River in hometown Portland. Although we are most definitely land based, we have a daily dose of water as we overlook the sweep of the river south of downtown Portland.
I have scorned bloggers who go months without a post, but now I am one. We beg forgiveness. Since tying Indigo to the dock on Labor Day, we have been busy. We have moved into new digs, rearranged work and living spaces, seen our son Sam married to his entirely wonderful partner Kate, and renewed old friendships. The Captain has become the proud owner of one artificial knee, and the mate has resumed a schedule of painting in the studio, outdoors, and now from our 15th floor apartment.
A word about where we are living. As you can see from the photo above, the "South Waterfront" is an entirely new neighborhood, built on land that was previously industrial just south of downtown Portland. Our first Portland house, a hundred year old Victorian, was in an neighborhood a half mile from here, but infinitely further in concept. Our current neighborhood is entirely planned, and five highrises were mostly complete when the economy tanked. Adjustments were made, new construction put on hold, and some buildings intended to be sold as condos - like ours - were converted to apartments. This is a weird place, but oddly convenient for us: I bike or walk a mile to my studio at our son's house; the Captain walks four minutes to the aerial tram that takes him to work at the medical center. The same four minute walk takes us to the streetcar, which gets us downtown in a flash.
What I like best is that we live here on the 15th floor much like we did on the boat, watching the weather, the water, the sky, and the activity around us. We always have the binoculars at hand, and again see eagles, cormorants, herons, and gulls. Now the winter storms are beginning to sweep up from the south and west, and we have the sense that we know the oceans and patterns from which they come. Sunrise and moonrise demand our attention, and we are absorbed by the shift in color as the cottonwoods turn to gold with the onset of winter.
But - new place, new spectacles. Hummingbirds come constantly to the feeder on our fifteenth floor terrace. The odd Coast Guard or Police boat comes by, although we can never imagine why. The Fire Department saunters over and tests its hoses. Recreational boaters come by - rowing, sculling, kayaking, dragon boating, Polynesian canoeing, even a few paddling surf boarders. We relish the few bits of commercial boat traffic, and wonder why there isn't more. At some point the river traffic nearly died, and resuscitation hasn't yet been effective. Could we help breath a bit more life into this urban river landscape? Do we know something about waterfronts and boats and living marine landscapes?


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This morning before work, Becky and I bought a house.
It was the house we decided to buy when we had been in Los Angeles only four days, when I had no guarantee of more than 10 weeks' work, because–well, as many people have pointed out since then, because there must be something wrong with us. But we did not really buy our dream home back then, nine weeks ago when we were just giddy house hunters in love. We did not really buy this residence and the property upon which it is situated until 8:45 a.m. March 18, 1997, when we soberly signed a bunch of official-looking papers, were fingerprinted, and handed over enough money to fill a very large suitcase if it had been in small, unmarked bills instead of a wire transfer.
There were so many pieces of paper to sign, including: a document claiming that if there were any typos on any of the other documents, we would sign them all again; a document verifying that the names we were signing were actually our names; and a document swearing that we weren't lying when we signed any of the other documents. I'm sure most people read these things before signing them, but many were very long and not terribly interesting, so I just skimmed for the yellow highlighted areas and scribbled my name all over the place.
Our new house, tucked just up in the Hollywood Hills, cost more than 17 times what my father paid for the house I grew up in, which as I remember it was 30 times the size. This is a cute little house, as Becky likes to say, which gets littler every time we see it without getting any cuter. The house also seems to get more expensive, every time Becky sees it.
As it is, we will be paying for it until May 1, 2027, when I will be 68.
We are getting the keys on Friday, and moving in probably next Tuesday. (If the mover gives us our stuff; we are having a little disagreement about whether providing a guaranteed estimate in writing means you have to do the job for that much or that you can charge whatever you want.) Then we will be officially living next door to a celebrity.
In Los Angeles, everybody gets celebrity neighbors. Before we bought the house next to our celebrity, we were shown houses next door to k.d. lang, Linda Hunt, and Melanie Mayron, of TV's thirtysomething (she was the neurotic one). We saw only two houses not next door to celebrities, and they were pretty crappy.
Oddly, we were not told we would be living next door to a celebrity until after we had already decided to buy. "You live next door to a celebrity," our agent said, offhandedly, as we were giving the house a final once-over. He couldn't remember the name of our celebrity, so he called the office. "What was the name of that celebrity living next door to this house?" he asked. "Oh. Of course."
He hung up the phone. "Sofia Coppola," he said.
We have yet to meet Sofia Coppola, but we have played with her cat, who was quite friendly if a little too free with the claws.
I almost forgot: Clark Gable once lived on our street, but he's dead now.
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I told the guys at work I bought a house today.
"Congratulations," one of them said. "You're fired."
Every day at The Simpsons is one laugh after another.
One writer then asked me where I was living now. I said at the Wilshire Villa, a temporary month-to-month residence in Westwood.
"Bill Dana lives in that building."
You may remember him as Jose Jimenez, from the old Steve AllenShow.


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All items > Knives > Automatic Knives > Protech (Auto) > Protech Godfather
- Overall Length:9.25"
- Blade Length:4.00"
- Blade Thickness:0.13"
- Blade Material:Damascus
- Blade Style:Spear Point
- Blade Grind:Hollow
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:5.25"
- Handle Thickness:0.49"
- Handle Material:Carbon Fiber
- Color:Black, Blue
- Frame/Liner:Aluminum
- Weight:3.85 oz.
- User:Right Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Automatic
- Opener:Push Button
- Lock Type:Plunge Lock
- Brand:Protech
- Model:Godfather
- Model Number:942
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Collection
- Finish:Damascus
- Product Type:Knife
This Custom Damascus Godfather is an old school Protech we acquired. It is in excellent condition and comes with the original box. The pictures above are of the actual knife for sale.
This Godfather knife is an exceptional piece. It features a Norris Damascus steel blade, W.R. Clark hand ground and marked on the back face of the blade. The handle is blue Jazz anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlays and push button insert. Black DLC finished pocket clip with model information and #042.


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This passed weekend we got the heck out of dodge and went to the beach! Me and the real doll nerd packed up the car, the dog and a few dolls and headed down to the Delaware coast. My favorite beach is Cape Henlopen State Park. You can take your dog there. What would a Supercool getaway be without a few doll photos? -enjoy
World War Two era gun tower at Cape Henlopen.
At the base of the tower was an old rusted out door, perfect for a little shoot.
This is TRDN's Momoko.
I've decided that these two are my new travel dolls. Susie and Coe.
I wish I had taken a few more shots, but hey! I was on vacation : )
For more pics, visit my Flickr photostream! You'll see my doggie.


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I absolutely love this article, How The West was Worn, from Women's Health Magazine October Issue, I am the Rancher's Daughter, right? :) So it's no surprised that I was completely inspired by this! It encapsulates this western trend this season into a very wearable way. When you think of Western Wear, think of prairie skirts, mixing textures, fringe, and killer boots. Think of rich turquoise colors, dusty browns, and warm terra-cotta. A lot of stores right now carry something western inspired, so if your budget is a permitting, don't fret, I bet you can find a funky western printed scarf or fringed top at H&M or Forever 21. Beauty wise: think of smokey browns and bronze's and turquoise liner. More of a nude lip with a lot of contouring and dewey skin, with natural smokey eyes. I love the models makeup in this shoot (see image 5), so I am going to work on a tutorial for you all on the one with the turquoise liner.
If you're not naturally a "Western" dressing girl per say and don't have loads of amazing turquoise jewelry and Old Gringo boots in your closet, but still want to wear this amazing trend, my recommendation is to pick one thing that shows the trend. Pick one item that you can incorporate in a lot of outfits. But pick one thing you like, for example, say you like fringe....pair your fringe purse or skirt with a graphic tee or plaid shirt with your Frye Boots. Or say you have this killer aztec scarf, pair it with some boyfriend jeans and peasant blouse. Boom. You're killin' it, the Western Way ;). From having lots of Western items in my closet, I know that the one thing that I couldn't live without are my Frye Boots, and all of my maxi skirts, like this one. I bought this amazing Ralph Lauren Skirt from the editorial and will wear it with a cool plaid shirt like she has on (Photo 2). (okay, couldn't live without is a bit extreme, but trust me, you won't regret buying Frye's. Ever.)
If you want more items to choose from, look at the Lookbook below. I linked some of the best beauty and fashion items below for you to click!
*all images are pulled from Women's Health Magazine.
1. Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner // 2. Levi's Long Sleeve Western Dress // 3. Linea Belt // 4. Rag & Bone Tee // 5. How To Bronze // 6. Ash Bag //
1. Ramy Brook Bag $425 // 2. OPI Nail Lacquer: Going My Way or Norway $9.50 // 3. Sbicca Vintage boots $120 // 4. Calleen Cordero Bag $815 // 5. Hudson Jeans $235 // 6. Scosha Necklace $575 // 7. Heather Gardner Cuffs $90/one // 8. Endless Rose Top $58 //
1. Pamela Love Necklace $725 // 2. Streets Ahead belt $214 // 3. Me & Kashmiere Scarf $249 // 4. CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4-kit Shadow: mirror mirror $5.61 // 5. Make Up For Ever AquaMatic Eye Shadow Pencil: Iridescent Turquoise $21 // 6. Maybelline New York Color Show Nail Lacquer Jewels: Platinum Adorn $4 at Drugstores // 7. San Diego Hat Company Hat $70 // 8. Sally Hansen Gel Nail Polish: Combustealble, $10 at drugstores


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The Engage team is located all across the U.S. and we're remote-work-friendly. So, no matter where you call home, if you think our Company is a fit, please reach out.
Our corporate office is located in the Center of the Universe (no kidding!). Our HQ is located in the Fremont district of Seattle, Washington. This area of Seattle has been known as the "Center of the Universe" going back decades. It is where hippies and hipsters peacefully co-exist. It is also known as "silicon canal" as it is both located along a major waterway and is the Seattle home to many tech companies large and small (e.g. Google, Adobe, Tableau). If you are ever in the Seattle area, we invite you to stop by for a visit.
The Engage HQ is lean and green. We support full composting and recycling programs and the building has been designed with efficiency in mind. We're also runner and biker-friendly. We have locking bike storage and showers, and are conveniently located just off the Burke-Gilman, the 27-mile-long recreational trail connecting Seattle.
We are also next to the Lake Union Canal and the Fremont Lift Bridge. So, you can watch the sails boats, kayaks, and larger vessels passing through on a daily basis.
Fremont features boutique restaurants, craft brewers, and oddities like the world-famous Fremont Troll. The area is eclectic and just the right amount of weird, welcoming to all lifestyles, and generates a vibe unique to the area. It is also conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Seattle, Ballard, Queen Anne, and Green Lake.
Engage is looking to meet amazing people to partner with in the following areas:
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Please drop us a note if you're considering Engage for your next career move.
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Friday is raaaaaaaaaappppppppp myoozik! Bronwyn Black becomes Crittergrom, assisted by the loyal Nerd Alert in certified party rocking. Zine Queen by day, mic controller by night. Don't miss the mayhem. The Joe & Big Ben in full sprint, sweat slow motion beading from their rhyme powered brow. Wise up! All Ages & Licensed. $7. Doors 8, Music 8:30.
Saturday is Carrie Day & Erin Mulcair joining forces to bring you an evening of extraordinary delight. Their fine ensembles will extrapolate the purest joys from the realm of possible sound and deliver them fresh baked to your hungry ears.


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A perfect Toy yet flawed as Action Figure
I don't really have much time to prepare a review around last 2 months due to i was at the end of my uni semester at that time. Anyway i plan to make up with more review which should be coming up more by next week but first i will review the Armor Plus Tekkaman Blade. Tekkaman Blade is one my favorite anime series that i have watched and one of the show which have some of great stuffs despite having some serious flaws with the animation. This is why i decided to get Armor Plus of Tekkaman Blade which happen to be the best rendition around and i managed to buy it from Mandarake as it is the only place that i can find for having reasonable price compared to Ebay scalpers.
Tekkaman Blade is the main protagonist of the Tekkaman Blade(duh), Blade is considered to be Power armor since the D-boy transform himself into tekkaman with Tekcrystal and Pegas later on and stands about 2 metres. At first he is identified as Humanoid lifeform who is the only one capable of destroying Alien lifeform called Radam as weapons possesed by Earth federation are obsolete against Radam. Tekkaman Blade is the base model for mass produced Sol-Tekkaman which are more ranged oriented unit. In terms of toughness, Tekkaman Blade is one of the stronger Power Armor out there as it possess powerful weapon called Voltekka which can decimate larger opponent like Gundam and Blade himself could even take a Nuclear bomb unscathed.
In terms of articulation, The Armor Plus version of Tekkaman blade is quite decent though it got some balance issue as some of the armor parts are cast from metal. The cool gimmick from the Armor Plus tekkaman is that you are able to assemble the armor of the tekkaman blade which is probably one of the selling point of the lineup. However the greatest flaw of this toy is that it is really hard to swap the hand due to tight ball-joints of the hand which may sometimes make it frustrating to put the hand.
The identity of Tekkaman Blade is D-Boy or Takaya Aiba, a man who was in a space explorary group along with his family who are the first human captured by Radam. D-Boy is rescued by his father in the middle of his forced Tekkaman transformation by Radam which makes his human heart intact. Under his father's command, he is told to return to Earth thwarting Radam invasion plan and where he fought the Radam by himself until found by Space Knights and joined them. Takaya get a nickname of D-Boy by Noal due to his reckless tendency when fighting against Radam.
D-Boy is probably one of the most tragic character in Mecha series(probably on par with chirico) due to the his story played out in Tekkaman Blade. In the series D-Boy have to fight his former comrades and siblings as they are controlled by Radam and he have no choice but to kill them. Along the way he also lost his beloved little sister as she sacrificed herself in vain to destroy Tekkaman Axe, Lance and Sword which put D-boy further down to despair. However the despair comes to the peak when he fought a final duel to death with his Rival, Tekkaman Evil who is his twin brother Shinya which caused him to be a true Tekkaman, a warrior consumed with hatred only exist to destroy Radam.
The Tekkaman form grants its wielder Superhuman strength including high adaptability in harsh environment like space and capable of killing Radam with ease. The main weapon of Tekkaman is the Tek-Lancer which are blades can be joined to be Two sided lance which is the main form that Blade use in a fight. Blade also have a shield which can give some decent protection against Radam's acid though practically useless against other Tekkaman and it can shoot harpoon to latch onto a platform or Radam. Later on Tekkaman Blade also got a new technique called Crash Intrude where he envelop himself in energy and flying in High speed, destroying anything he cam across.
The strongest armament of Blade would be Voltekka which is basically super death beam that have really high raw destructive power. To describe the power of Voltekka, If gundam can make Tekkaman Blade into hamburger with its Beam saber, probably Blade is also able to turn Gundam into space dust with the Voltekka with ease and it is even more powerful when Blade become Blaster form. One interesting notes about Voltekka is that the Seiyuu of Tekkaman Blade broke his microphone twice from recording the sound for Voltekka which is results in one of the most hotblooded scream and pretty much on par with Shining God Finger or Goldion Hammer,
Armor Plus Tekkaman Blade is definitely must get for Tekkaman Blade fans especially if you can find it around 6000-8000 yen price range. This is by far the official release of Tekkaman Blade figure that has the best sculpt and detail though upcoming Figma would be great buy as well if you are looking for cheaper version. Recently i just bought Armor Plus Tekkaman Rapier which is on the way and i am also planning to get Sol-Tekkaman 2 which have the Armor Plus coming up in few months. Though i don't think i will get the Tekkaman Aki since i don't find the Tekkaman Blade 2 design really appeal for me.


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The Sunnyside City Council last night began discussions regarding whether it should re-consider hiring an in-house city attorney.
Several council members, including Don Vlieger and Mike Farmer, are upset with the city's legal costs associated with services provided by Menke Jackson Beyer Ehlis & Harper, LLP. The firm has been providing legal counsel to the city since the resignation of Mark Kunkler more than two years ago.
Since that date, the firm has billed the city for services associated with six lawsuits. There have also been union negotiations and a number of property matters that have been under consideration, as well as the payroll and accounting matter in which the city was found to have penalties with the IRS.
Attorney Scott Beyer was present for the discussion, stating he sees ways in which the city could save money in legal fees.
He said the city has settled several matters, already saving money. Contract negotiations could be handled in a more standard format, but have been settled recently.
Beyer suggested those seeking advice from his firm could do some legwork, defining their concerns more precisely and his firm can also better evaluate questions as to the benefit of the city.
"As those (pending matters) move behind us, the legal costs should be on the decline," said Beyer.
He said a flat fee for union negotiations would benefit the city, as well.
Union and labor matters have cost the city of Sunnyside more than $155,000 over the past two years.
City Manager Mark Gervasi said he is pleased with the legal services of Beyer's firm. He said, "My thinking is if we hire an in-house attorney we would still contract with (Beyer's) firm for matters outside the expertise of the city attorney."
Beyer said that is a common practice of many cities.
"We are a full legal team and we're not 8 (a.m.) to 5 (p.m.) attorneys," said Beyer.
He said the salary data of other in-house attorneys provided last night to the council was not entirely accurate. He said he knows that because there were 18 cities his firm serves listed among those named.
"I know my firm's contract is different," said Beyer, stating the attorneys fees listed did not match those he knows of.
Mayor Jim Restucci said he would like to compare "apples to apples," seeing what all legal costs were for the last five years of Kunkler's tenure. He wants to know how much the city paid Kunkler, as well as any outside legal firms.
Councilwoman Theresa Hancock said the pending cases Beyer's firm handled must also be considered when discussing what the city has paid for legal services since June 2009.
She said the firm had to become familiar with the cases, nearly starting from the beginning to make sound legal decisions regarding the matters before them.
Hancock said the city would face a similar situation if it decided to choose to change the current relationship with Beyer's firm.
She also said there is an advantage to having legal counsel that is not in-house. She said a city attorney may feel as if he or she must please everyone to retain the job.
"We have other clients," said Beyer, stating he is not out of a job if the city of Sunnyside doesn't retain his services. He said his firm has the ability to tell an individual within the city a matter is not worth pursuing without fearing repercussions.
"What we are looking to do is become more efficient and narrow the inquiries to those that are truly legal in scope," said Beyer.
Vlieger said he likes the idea of having an in-house attorney because he can just approach the attorney and ask his question without the need to make a phone call.
The council decided another workshop to further explore the costs of legal services and whether or not to hire an in-house attorney is needed.
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If your iPod is frozen or just refusing to power on, make sure to try the steps in this guide before spending money on a repair or new iPod. The following tips could help you save money on buying a new iPod when it wasn't really needed. Even if you are still inside you warranty, this guide can prevent you from having to send off for a replacement and getting a refurbished iPod when yours was fixable.
Things You Will NeedAn iPod, iPod usb cord, and a computer with itunes installed on it.
Step 1Try Resetting the iPod: To reset your iPod first check the hold switch to make sure that it is not on then toggle it on and off just to make sure. There are different ways to reset your iPod depending on what model you have.
For the iPod Classic and Nano; press and hold the Menu and Center buttons for 10-20 seconds until you see the apple logo appear then release.
For the iPod Shuffle; simply turn the power switch from on to off then wait 5 seconds and then flick it back to on.
For the iPod Touch; press and hold the sleep/wake button and the home button for 10-20 seconds until you see the apple logo appear.
If you are able to power on the iPod after the reset then you should be good to go, but if you are not able to or the reset didn't work at all continue to step 2.
Step 2Charge the iPod: If you were unsuccessful in your initial attempt at resetting the iPod then try charging it for 20-30 minutes. If you are charging it through the computer make sure to not let the computer sleep or hibernate during the charging period.
After you have charged the iPod for the 20-30 minutes you are going to try the reset again. Perform the reset the same way as described in step 1 only this time try it while connected to the computer. If you are still unable to power on or unfreeze the iPod please continue to step 3.
Step 3Restore the iPod: If a reset doesn't do the job, your next best option is to perform a restore. Before you attempt a restore you should make sure that you have all your information from the iPod saved somewhere, as it will erase everything on it.
Now to restore the iPod you want to have it connected to the computer and showing up in itunes. On itunes you are going to click on your iPod on the left hand side of the screen, just under devices. This will load the summary page and towards the bottom of this page you will see the option to restore the iPod. Select the restore option and follow the prompts to start the process. A restore can take a long time, depending on how much data needs to be synced to the iPod. The entire process can take up to 45 minutes or more, so be patient and make sure you don't interrupt it.
If you are not able to see your iPod in itunes but can see it on your computer then you will need to reinstall itunes before being able to perform the restore.
If you are not able to see your iPod in itunes and also not able to see it on your computer then you can try another usb connection or try placing the iPod into disk mode.
Disk Mode is only for the Nano and Classic versions of the iPod. To place them into disk mode press and hold the menu and center button until the apple logo appears and then quickly release those buttons and press the pause/play button and center button until the disk mode screen appears (has a big check mark.) After it is in disk mode try connecting to computer and performing the restore outlined above.
iPod touch owners can try putting the iPod into Recovery Mode which tries to force itunes to restore it. Recovery Mode is done by holding down the home button while the iPod is off and then connecting the iPod touch to the computer while continuing to hold down the home button. Continue to hold the home button until you see the "connect to itunes" screen on the ipod, at which time, itunes should pop up with a message to restore the iPod.
If you are still unable to get your iPod to show up in itunes or the computer and not able to perform the restore then you probably have a hardware problem which means you need a repair or a new iPod. If you were not able to take a charge or perform any of the steps outlined above, then you most likely have a dead battery or need a new iPod. Most of the time it is a better option to buy a new iPod, as a new battery or repair is almost the same price.


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Alright, so my first Monday here! Second full day of school/classes.
was a farbregen (celebration) for a girl who has a birthday last night and they
started around 9pm laughing and singing and eating and finished around
3am. I went to bed early, as I do not like long jet-lags. I could hear
the other girls singing outside my window as I fell asleep though and it
was so beautiful.
It has been chilly enough at night here with a good wind that I have a
light comforter I sleep with. During the day we just keep the windows
open for most of the classes; only one room in part of the newer
building actually has A/C. But, for the large part it is not needed. The highs are only barely 90sF, and the lows hit the lower 70sF. There is usually a breeze coming in from the mountains around Galilee which also keeps the city cooler. I did see a lot of stars coming in a night when I arrived. Seems not much light pollution here. I hope to have a chance to really star-gaze later on.
Food has been good; keeping Kosher and vegetarian is really not at all a
problem here and there is plenty for me to eat. We have hard boiled
eggs , tomatoes, cucumbers, bread, cereal, lebni (like a thick sour
yoghurt) and oatmeal that we can choose from for our breakfasts. Lunch
is usually some kind of salad or plates of mixed vegetables, there is
usually a fish based dish to the side (today was tuna) and something
that was pickled. Cucumbers, beets, cabbage... I am trying to try one
new food or dish per day. Dinners are filling and there is a large
salad, some meat dish, fresh bread from a bakery down the street, eggs
or a cooked bean dish, and there is never enough hummus. (Truth. Never enough hummus. It is just too good.) Some days we
also have a soup dish. Usually carrot based. Dessert has been copious:
fresh melons and other local fruits- delicious beyond mention (grapes, mangoes, plums, pears...). There are
some Israeli sweets, candies. A sweet-bread of some kind (like a softer ruggeleh), salted baked
crunchy pita... so much good food. The wine as well is just amazing. It
is all made in Israel, some of it close by to Tzfat (in the Golan region), some closer to the
South. There are pomegranates growing next door, and the garden here has
squash and melons growing, grapes, and we have at least 3 fruiting
olive trees on property. I have been told two of the olive trees in the front are at LEAST 2000 years old, as dated by an expert. The trunks are more than a metre in dia. and have an ancient look to them, while still growing leaves and fruiting.
Classes today covered our weekly Parsha; which is two this week
actually. My Hebrew lessons are continuing and I'm starting to recognize
a few short words outside of just the Aleph-bet. Since I am in the
'lower' classes (for people who have not studied much before, or have
not gone to a Seminary before, or do not speak/read Hebrew fluently) I had lessons this morning on Halachic
laws- today we went over some of the most common issues that come up on
Shabbos that are not halal (proper). Next week we will go over cooking rules (called Kashrut). We
had some history of Israel today too, mostly discussing the 15th Century
BCE and the movement of the Western European Jews from the expulsion
during the Inquisition (both of Spain and Portugal) migrating to Israel. Some of the lessons next
week will also focus on the local geography. We are to study the
geography of Israel from the Torah days and the current. These are real
tough classes; I am taking pages and pages of notes for each class. I
have one notebook but I will likely need two or three more before I
complete my term here. I am not upset about this; I really enjoy a challenge mentally and these classes so far seem like they will challenge, in a good way.
Since it is the Yardheitz (death anniversary) of a Tzaddik (Rabbi or very respect person) today we have a
field trip up to his grave at a local cemetery, and dinner in his honour
tonight. I think my student/tutor class this afternoon will be on the
Tanya, unless I can convince someone to study Hebrew again with me. We have more Tanya classes per week than any others, so I am guessing there will be a lot of material to cover, or else it is dense. Either way, I am excited and hope that it becomes something I enjoy.
I am sleeping well, eating well, and wake up early enough to have plenty
of hot water for my shower. (I have a small WC in-suite with a built in
shower.) Laundry however, is 10NIS per load, which means for now I am
doing most of my gentle washing in a bucket in my bathroom. I am ok with
this; Boy Scout Camp was much "rougher"!
I know it is hot back in Phx, but I am so
glad I am not there! I will try not to rub it in too much.
library is large and wonderful; both in English and Hebrew. I still need
to try a little harder to socialize with the other girls. I am still
bad at that and most of the time just don't know what to say or
contribute. But, I still have time to work on this. There are a couple girls who seem to be making an effort to get to know me, so I am going to try to open up and gain some friends.
From the roof I can see so much of the city, and the architecture is a
mixture of hundreds of years old buildings and homes, and new additions
from this century. We ended this past Shabbos up on the roof, watching the sun set behind the mountains. I need to try and find the time to come back up and take photos of this to share; it is a breathtaking sight, truly. The stained glass here is incredible and I hope I
have time to find and ask a tour guide locally about it. The doors here,
many of them are painted blue, which has significance, but I am not
sure yet of what. I can ask though, and I plan to. I think it is related in some way to Kaballah. There are a few main paved roads, but most of it is
made of small cobble-stoned streets or stairs; plenty of room for a
bicycle, people walking, or a horse, but not so much cars. I rarely hear
traffic even though we are on a paved street in front. However, I find it amusing that drivers here communicate by honking. Often and loudly, but since there is such little traffic it does not disturb me that much.
The "Artist's" section of town was fun to wander through. We did a walking tour through it on Friday before Shabbos. Some of the
things are just breathtaking; there are watercolours here, silversmiths,
jewellers, and many local craftsmen. I have seen such beautiful carved
or smithied meuzzehs I want to take them all home! I will fill in on this past (first) Shabbos experience soon.
I am trying hard to focus on myself, and personal growth here and not just mope about missing Wash, or the kitties, or my "safety" and known life back home. Which is hard, but needed. Mentally and rationally I know I need this to grow, to adapt, to let myself find the "me" that exists without him, but emotionally, I do wish he was around so I could share this with him, tell him about the buildings here, show off the architecture and what I am learning in classes- everything one would share with their best friend and partner. So, it is a hard adjustment to know I lack that. But, I am working on it.
Love and Peace from the Holy Land!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Tzfat Journal ent. 1
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Leonardo's recipe for a drawing a creature or monster from Treatise on Painting ...
"Take the head of a mastiff or a setter,
the eyes of a cat, the ears of a porcupine,
the nose of a greyhound,
the eyebrows of a lion,
the temples of an old cock,
and the neck of a turtle."
I'm always dreamin' of Leonardo, like here.
More drawings from back in the day. All of these were done in pencil.
Mom on the beach
The Sentry
Bad Seahorse in prison
These drawings, though I didn't know it at the time, were the beginnings of my NorthEast Kingdom series of paintings, drawings and watercolors. It was very fun to be reminded of those days and see the way my drawing has evolved. These are so much more technical than what I currently do! I am itching to make the head on the Beach Bird about 3 times bigger.
You can read a little bit about the NorthEast Kingdom on my website, here and see some of my artwork (citizens and architecture) here.
By the way, there is a terrific blog hop going on right now: eleven tutes by the end. You can check out the details on my blog.
See you soon with some more (current) creature drawings.


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Put it in Red:
Hell's Ballad
by Nicola C. Matthews
© 2014 by Nicola C. Matthews
All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the author.
Published by
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The characters and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, or to any other written publication is coincidental and not intended by the author.
Cover art by Bloody Feather Graphix Team
Chapter 2:
The demon prince smiled to himself. Of all the deals he had made over the eons, of all the souls he had reaped, he was enjoying this particular one more than any of those that had come before, even more than the deal that he struck with Cain.
"Master," the small disembodied voice called to him, reminding him that the fun with Jaxon Monroe Warner was just beginning.
The demon prince turned from the pool of blood that swirled around inside the large chalice, the screams of his condemned souls a deepening stain on the backdrop of the darkened chamber.
"Onyonna," the prince said as he turned to the swirling mist that hovered nearby, the wispy smoke the only remnants left of the century old soul. "It is time, my precious."
The mist condensed itself, momentarily taking the vague shape of the young blonde blond girl that she had once been before she struck her own deal with the dark prince. Unable to contain the form for more than a few moments, the shape quickly disintegrated, once again returning to a vague, swirling wisp of ash gray vapor that hung in the air like a sad reminder of what had once been.
The prince laughed, the sound deep and dark, the demon very much enjoying the never-ending suffering that he caused the soul.
"They are near their hometowns now, my precious," he said, dipping his hand into the chalice and swirling the contents around, the deep crimson turning black where his hand touched. "You should be able to find someone from their past that will allow you to get close to him."
The prince withdrew his hand from the churning liquid, closing his fist around the thickening mass and crushing it into a powder. He pursed his perfectly sculpted lips, blowing the burnt powder into the lingering vapor that was Onyonna's soul, strengthening the woman's essence enough that she would be able to inhabit a corporal form.
"Go now, my darling," he said. "It is time to begin the reaping of Jax's soul."
Onyonna's strengthened core giggled, happy to do her master's bidding. Overjoyed at the chance of being human again, even if it were only for a few short days, was the largest reward the dark prince would ever bestow upon any of his condemned souls. It was an honor and a privilege, and she had every intention of carrying out her instructions.
Still laughing happily, the intensified mist flew out of her master's dark chamber, streaking upward to the surface, eager to find one who would welcome her possession.


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… Or just More French. Spectacles Blog Asks The Question…
Every time I go to France, the optician store jump out at me – mainly because of their signage. I noticed this in February – see giant optician's brass spectacles post – and I noticed them again last week. They all have an interesting sign outside and this makes you look and notice. Most are big specs in one form or another but some like this one here, are more graphic.
I never see anything like this in the UK. Is that because the independent optician in the UK is dull or is just becasue they're not French?
Now someone will send me a note or comment to say that I must be blind or walking around with my eyes closed half the time because they're everywhere!
And another thing for good measure. There are two relatively recent chains of opticains with amongst the dullest fascias in retailing. Just type. No logo: No imagery. It may be sophisticated (?) but it's Dullsville Arizona.


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The Merrijig Rodeo is a fantastic family orientated APRA associated annual event. Held every Saturday of the Labour Day Weekend. It is the second of the Kyabram, Merrijig, Chiltern APRA Tri-Series. Complete with terrific kid friendly sideshow entertainments, a variety of food stalls & a licensed bar (BYO Alcohol is PROHIBITED & Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an Adult.), there is literally something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Gates open at midday.
Junior Rodeo begins at 2pm
Main event beginning at 6.30 p.m.
Drinks are limited to four (4) per person or, if spirits, 2 per person.
Committee members are:-
President :- Beau Purcell
Secretary/Treasurer :- Robyn Baddeley
Committee:- Helena Simpkin, Sharon Simpkin, Noel Willaton, Andrew Jurrjens, Susan Taylor, Darren Reed, Robert Purcell, Christina Malaponte,
Adults(18+) – $30
Children(17+under) – Free. But Must Be Accompanied By An Adult.
Senior/Pensioner over 55 years – $20
The Merrijig Rodeo Includes the following events:
– Bareback
– Barrel Race
– Break Away Roping
– Bull Ride
– Saddle Bronc
– Steer Wrestling
– Local Steer Ride
As well as plenty of sideshow entertainment such as stalls, mechanical bull and face painting.
There is a Cash Only licensed bar. Selling cans of beer, premixed spirits and wine. Due to license restrictions, Drinks are limited to four (4) per person or, if spirits, 2 per person. Under 18 year olds and intoxicated patrons will be refused service.
There is also a BBQ kitchen serving steak sandwiches and sausages and other food stalls will be available.
Camping available Saturday night only – cost $25.00 per vehicle
Shuttle Bus
$15 Per Person – Return tickets only
Departs Mansfield MMBL Depot 5pm – 6pm – 7pm
Returns Mansfield MMBL Depot 10pm – 11pm
Nestled in the heart of Merrijig at the foot of the High Country & Mt Buller in the Great Dividing Range on Merrijig Rodeo Grounds at McCormack Park, the action packed event couldn't be set in a more beautiful location, in fact Merrijig was the setting for both of the highly successful "Man From Snowy River" movies, such was the natural beauty of the place, not to mention the Cattlemen & Horsemen & women who inhabit it.
There will be genuine and unique Merrijig Rodeo merchandise exclusive to the event (though purchases can be made via email contact). Fun & Good times are a given & there are always genuine cowboys & cowgirls a plenty.
Secretary/Treasurer :- Robyn Baddeley
Committee:- Helena Simpkin, Sharon Simpkin, Noel Willaton, Andrew Jurrjens, Susan Taylor, Darren Reed, Robert Purcell, Christina Malaponte,


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Man arrested after West Yorkshire Police officer shot in Leeds
A man has been arrested after a policewoman was shot in a "brutal and unprovoked attack" in Leeds.
The officer and a colleague were called to a disturbance in Cardigan Road, Headingley, at about 04:00 GMT, when they were were confronted by a man and a gun was fired, police said.
The officer's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
West Yorkshire Police said a 37-year-old man was arrested at 10:10 GMT in Wood Lane in Headingley.
Earlier, police were looking for James Leslie, 37, in connection with the shooting.
'Very serious criminal'
Ch Supt Paul Money, from West Yorkshire Police, said the officers were responding to reports of "a relatively low-level criminal damage neighbour-type dispute".
He said: "A firearm was discharged at the officers and the female officer has sustained injuries to her face, neck and right hand."
The injured officer was a 33-year-old member of a neighbourhood response team, police said.
The force spokesman said she was in "a poorly but stable" condition in hospital.
Mark Gilmore, Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, said: "I wish to pay a huge tribute to the bravery and selfless dedication of my colleagues who, whilst responding to a routine call about anti-social behaviour, sustained a violent, unprovoked and brutal attack from a lone gunman.
"I also wish to place on record my sincere appreciation and admiration for my colleagues, who led the subsequent investigation and quickly and professionally brought this very serious criminal incident to a safe conclusion.
"I take this opportunity to reassure the public that there is no continuing threat to the safety of communities within West Yorkshire, arising from this incident."
'Really worrying'
Assistant Chief Constable Geoff Dodd said: "The officer has sustained a very serious injury and her wellbeing is of paramount importance to us. The thoughts of colleagues remain with the officer and her family at this very difficult time."
He said the arrest followed information from the public and a firearm had also been recovered.
He added: "We appreciate this incident will also have caused concern in the community where it took place and officers will be maintaining a presence in the area to reassure local people that the situation is under control."
The injured officer's male colleague was not hurt in the shooting.
Kieran Williams, a resident of Cardigan Road, said he heard shots being fired in the early hours.
He said: "It is really worrying that someone would shoot someone on your own doorstep especially a police officer."


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text: Aberdeen - The service for Erna Werre, 91, Aberdeen, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Plymouth Congregational Church with Rev. Richard Fylling officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Erna died Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital. Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., is in charge of arrangements. Erna Johanna Hochstetter was born on January 21, 1917, at Java, S.D., to Fred C. and Elizabeth (Schneider) Hochstetter. This is the area where she grew up and attended school. She graduated from Java High School with the class of 1938. During high school, she worked for Dakota Central at Java until 1940 when she moved to Eureka to work for Northwestern Bell. On July 25, 1948, Erna married Roy Michael Werre at Java, S.D. They made their home in Aberdeen where she worked for Northwestern Bell until she retired on October 15, 1981. Mr. Werre died on October 26, 1971, at Aberdeen, S.D. Erna continued to make Aberdeen her home. Erna really loved her daughter's cats: Hobby-Cat, Tally Kay, Murphi Johanna, Sable Michael, Charlie-Baker, and Blue Pauline. Grateful for having shared Erna's life are her daughter, Lori (Jerry) Werre-Lee, Wyoming, Minn.; two sisters, Irene (Jack) Christopher, Bloomington, Minn.; and Elsie (Allen) Ulmer, Lino Lakes, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Herbert, Raymond, Marvin, Herbert Hochstetter; sisters, Hertha Buechler, LeVida Grossman, and Emma Hochstetter. www.spitzerfuneralhome .com.


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SYSTRAN announced the beta test
of its Pure Neural Machine Translation (PNMT) software with 30 language pairs (18 with English, 12 with French), a dozen corporate clients in diverse industries, and
online public access
to its software. This beta program caps a year of industry and media attention to deep learning, artificial intelligence, and more recently neural MT (NMT). SYSTRAN announced its
product in August with this October beta.
Google revealed its single-pair NMT solution
in late September, to widespread mainstream media coverage and some dashes of cold water in assessments from
. Other companies such as Baidu, Facebook, Microsoft, and SDL have offered their own pronouncements, research, and solutions in the current round of
machine translation evolution and revolution
Last month CEO Jean Senellart briefed us at our office in Cambridge, MA where we discussed a variety of topics including SYSTRAN's business, its NMT technology, output assessment, open source, its current product set, and trust.
The business.
In mid-2014 Korea-based
CSLi announced that it would acquire SYSTRAN
, long the staid doyenne of the MT sector. The merged entity adopted the SYSTRAN name, and the nexus of development remained at the company's Paris headquarters. Senellart told us that that the acquisition reinvigorated the European unit, which revamped its marketing, operations, sales, and development organizations. Post-merger SYSTRAN is visibly energized on the technology front. He told us of major wins at Continental Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, PwC, and Xerox Litigation Services. Business for 2016 is up 20% over last year, and the company now generates 25% of its revenue from
e-discovery applications
and governance applications.
Neural technology.
SYSTRAN is navigating the delicate balance between deep-learning hype and usable product. Its beta program will get the technology into the hands of MT-savvy companies with experiences ranging from
improving post-edited output
to the
broader transformative potential
of the technology. Senellart acknowledged NMT's performance challenges such as tasks that take about 10 times longer than statistical MT – thus causing real-time delays that won't be competitive in some applications. While today's NMT may be slow and resource-intensive, CSA Research sees this as only the start of the development curve. Software optimizations and improvements in techniques should eliminate this performance penalty over time, as it has in other computation- and memory-intensive applications.
Third-party assessment.
While neural MT has delivered on its promise in the lab, it's now time to prove its value in the field with objective assessments. SYSTRAN has engaged a third-party expert,
in Belgium, to oversee a comprehensive program to assess PNMT's performance. It will release the results of the evaluation on December 12th in Paris. Public scrutiny of its results should eliminate the gaming that we often see in self-assessments where developers choose the test that shows their performance in the most positive light, while they ignore the others. Most MT assessments do not correlate with usefulness or human understanding, which we hope to see CrossLang address in its program.
Open source.
SYSTRAN is contributing to an open-source project on NMT with Harvard University. He told us that, "All the code regarding our neural MT engine will be open source, including the core technology but also our algorithms and some additional software that we developed for integration. The product itself remains proprietary." As it has in other IT sectors, open-sourcing can accelerate the development of complex technologies.
Current technology.
Should current users of SYSTRAN's products be worried? Senellart said the company will continue selling and supporting its current hybrid (rules-based and statistical) MT software. Some customizations such as user dictionaries, filters, and workflow cannot be easily changed or migrated to the PNMT product. SYSTRAN will work on a transition plan over the next six months.
The last point we discussed was whether information publishers and consumers can trust neural MT output. Senellart said that SYSTRAN's blind tests with human evaluators in the technology domain have shown better results than human translators, but that he's anxious to prove that the company's NMT is better and more trustworthy than today's dominant statistical MT. We ended our conversation with a corollary of
Asimov's first law of robotics
– that MT should cause no harm.
The bottom line: CSA Research contends that NMT will work its way slowly into the technology stack, benefiting from mainstream investment in artificial intelligence and deep learning in much the same way that statistical MT (SMT) improved from widespread use of big data. Looking past the hype, we see promise in this emerging technology.
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My new V60 is not able to communicate by infrared to my Powerbook G4. Can you tell me why? Can I download from the net a free program to enable it?
yo tengo un notoroka v60t de la compañia at&t y me parece espectacular lo que pasa es aue los timbres son feos osea horribles y como crearlos no hay como o por lo menos yo no puedo entre en una pagina que por ejm: 4 B2 c+2 para programar el tono pero mi telefono v60 no tiene ni el 4 ni mucho mnenos da espacio cuando quiero crear un tono si podrian enviarme una direccion de donde bajar los tonos estaria muy contento de haber adquirido un v60 y les cuento aue en ecuador me lo vendiaron ed $450 dolares
i got my motorola v60 and i can not find any ringtones for this phone! please help!!!!! thanks
Besides not being able to download ringtones - and I haven't found the alarm feature the phone claims to have - I love this phone. I get excellent reception and lots of features. As far as the price - it is alot, but you can save $50-150 if you shop around.
i want u to send me a form that contains addto shoping bag,i wanna buy the mottorola v60 and i want you to send me before 24 houres
Very disappointing phone, WAY overpriced and overrated. Battery time is ridiculous, and the battery takes AGES to recharge (3 hours for a complete charge). Motorola need to do some serious R&D on usability... that menu system is anything but intuitive! As for the features... what features?! Many of the features mentioned in the menu simply don't work (like setting up call forward from the external keys/display, or even dismissing a call from the so called "smart" key), taking much of the advantage from having an external display altogether. And what's up with not allowing voice labels for phone numbers stored in the SIM card? What a load of bollocks! My old Ericsson T28W did that and much more... Anyway, what good is a voice recognition system that can't tell "Alan" from "Paula"?! Motorola, please get serious!!!
the only good use offered from this phone is to bash ppl on the head with its tough casing.
the menu is complicated like hell,the battery is weak,it has no alarm clock,the composer is crap,the antenna it breaks and the signal weak.The price?Astronomical!U ppl shuld look around u.Have u heared of Siemens, Alcatel and even Ericsson?!
this phone is fantastic....the only one problem is that we can not download ringtones for it, but Im happy with it.
how do you send free ringtones to the motorola v60,and how to use the alarm clock.
A very stylish mobile phone. Great reception and voice quality audio. I recommend it!!! Congratulations Motorola!!!!


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Property Location When you stay at Jenolan Cabins in Gingkin, you'll be close to Jenolan Caves. This cabin is within the region of Oberon Golf Club and Oberon Visitor Information Centre.Rooms Make yourself at home in of the guestrooms featuring fireplaces. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and microwaves. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.Business, Other Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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How Garcinia Cambogia affects wieght loss
The active ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia is hydroxycitric acid, or HCA. Hydroxycitric acid boosts fat-burning and can curb the appetite. In some studies it appears to block an enzyme called citrate lyase, which your body uses to make fat. It also raises levels of serotonin in the brain, which may make you feel less hungry.
Garcinia for Type 2 Diabetes
Garcinia may improve your for your body's ability to use glucose, the sugar your cells need for energy. In one study, mice that got garcinia cambogia in one study had lower insulin levels than mice that didn't. One more reason, besides weight loss, that people with diabetes are interested in it. However, if you're taking garcinia cambogia along with a medication to control your blood sugar, your glucose could get dangerously low.
Garcinia for High Cholesterol
Research also indicates that garcinia cambogia may improve cholesterol levels, lowering triglycerides and LDL (the "bad" cholesterol) and raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol). But you shouldn't use it if you're already on a prescription for your cholesterol.
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Refuge Bird Walk: Bass Ponds
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Join us for a winter season bird walk. Trumpeter Swans, a mix of Ducks, Rough-legged Hawks, Bald Eagles and Northern Shrikes are a few of the species that have over-wintered on the Refuge. Bring along your binoculars, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather as we search for these and other overwintering species of birds on the Refuge. Craig Mandel, Volunteer Refuge Naturalist


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Beer #89 comes to me from Maryland. Serum by DuClaw Brewing Company is an American Double/Imperial IPA. This is one of my favorite styles of beer. The ABV of this one is 9%. DuClaw has a nice brewpub in Bel Air, MD with excellent food. I had the pleasure of visiting that location a few months ago.
A reddish amber color with a small white head stared back at me from the pint glass. There were a bunch of bubbles trying to escape only to get trapped in the head. The nose was kind of faint but was typical for a double IPA (pine, citrus) but heavier on the caramel malty sweetness. That malty sweetness hits you up front followed by the grapefruit/pine hop flavors and finishes slightly bitter with a bit of booze. The bitterness that lingered on in the aftertaste is quite pleasant, at least for me. This smooth brew was slightly heavy bordering on syrupy and not overly carbonated. A very nice beer to drink but the 9% ABV started to make itself known towards the end of the bomber.
I had this on tap when I visited DuClaw and it is pretty much how I remembered it. I enjoyed this and would get this again preferably with DuClaws fried green tomatoes and buffalo chicken tenders, the hotter the better.
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Minis blinked and then said. "How many people have been coerced or suborned by this so-called Prophet?"
Pasen had the grace to look chagrined. "I don't know."
Pasen had the grace to look chagrined. "I don't know."
"Where did this new Prophet come from? Where is his... I'm assuming him... support? I'm not going to treat this the way my predecessor did. After all, for someone to suborn the constitution like that means he has something that either terrorizes people into compliance, or convinces them."
Matthas wiped his pen and tapped the pen on his lap-desk. Minis nodded as if to himself, answering the signal. "I need to treat those people as citizens to be rescued from this Prophet rather than just launch the rejins of loyal Arko against them. And why are they doing this bloody revolution? The Quartrains are free to believe that there are only four of the Ten, as long as they don't try and forcibly convert anyone. General Pasen..." He interrupted himself to scribble a note, just as the door opened, with Atzana coming in, Perialas helping her wheel the mobile desk over the threshold.
"Ah, excellent, I was just going to send a Page for both of you. I'll send my messenger out to the Wing school and get Sawas here as fast as possible."
"The couriers that would have gone to North Tunnel Mouth have been working with the Assemblywoman and they've been keeping the Regulars blocking the surface passes informed what's going on," Pasen said.
"Have a cup of kaf yourself," Minis said. "You had yourself brought? You'll be parched and tired both."
"Ahem," Atzana cleared her throat. "Should I put the rest of today's correspondence away?"
"Yes... ah... wait. Please take a letter, Atzana. To the Speaker to Armies and the Niah... I'm going to request military air support for both the Srian request and this internal problem."
"I'll make that up for you to sign," she said, making a note.
"I know someone in Brahvniki," Matthas said. "A certain person there can help me translate Fehinnan for the brand new Ambassador."
Minis's eyebrows went up. "So you're thinking that this is all too suspiciously coincidental? Hmm."
"The Fehinnan arms merchants have been extraordinarily quiet since your Ascension, Imperator." Matthas said. "To suddenly have an 'Ambassador' show up with requests for port access, just when the Srians are having trouble with unacknowledged Fehinnan slavers..."
"... and suddenly the super weapon that cost so dearly is clearly much cheaper and more common," Atzana spoke up.
"As well as the religious nature of our internal trouble," Pasen added in. Perisalas read over Matthas's shoulder and nodded.
"Imperator. There's no reason that the Quatrains should be violent now, since the constitution allows for their beliefs. But the Fehinnans hold no Gods sacred other than their own God-King so have no compunction raising heresies in countries that they are interested in weakening."
"They were selling to both sides, in the war," Minis said.
"And if this is anything to do with the Fehinnans, they're working on the premise that the modern Arko is going to react like the old Arko that they were used to dealing with..."
"We need to get these letters off immediately," he went on. "We don't have enough information. Ah, yes, Sawas, come in. The absolute first thing I want is to see if we can start rescuing people from this Prophet. Or at least getting more information from the other side of the mountains and that means some quick and of course dangerous missions; just the kind of wild flying you and your husband love to do, Sawas. Who knows? If people find out that we can get them south of the mountains they might come running."
General Pasen stopped pacing and took up a cup. "I've noticed that You've not said You are going to be running into the field Yourself."
Minis flung his much abused tunic on the carpet. "I have to call an emergency Assembly, get them sitting early, to command me. My place is putting my ass on the Crystal Throne. I can't go haring off as though my pubes were on fire and having to prove myself... apologies for my language, Atzana."
"Very wise, Imperator," Perisalas said. "If the Assembly sends you into the field, things will have truly gone to Hayel."
"Sers and Serinas," Minis said, running his hands through his hair, stopped to untangle the Seals. "Please do not mention the Fehinnans at all when speaking to the writers. I need to send you all out to gain us more information, and then proceed as if there's nothing serious going on. This has all been wild speculation."


text: I'm always trying to find new ways to re-invent the wheel (the pinwheel, that is). Not so easy. I mean, why mess with something that is already so whimsically perfect? But I am always looking for that new shape, new colour, new pattern, and new hubcap (that little thing in the centre that gives it personality). Recently, I was inspired by several Twitter friends to do a sweet little owl themed pinwheel. This one is in Princess Pink and Semi-Sweet Chocolate but Baby Boy Blue would also be a great alternative. Look for them in my Etsy and Artfire shops when I re-open in September.


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Thursday, April 28, 2011
(5) Double Sparkle Eyeshadows from Inglot
Inglot's Double Sparkle or D.S. eyeshadows each have sparkle to them and apply smoothly with very little to no fallout.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
LORAC On Screen Duo in Rich & Famous
This is a very handy duo compact that comes with a cream product that can be used as either an eyeshadow or liner and a powder highlight than can also be used as as eyeshadow. Hit the cut for more photos and swatches!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Yes to Blueberries Overnight Hydrating Cream
This is a thick nighttime lotion with a creamy texture which doesn't smell as fruity as the serum and has a floral-like scent.
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils in Rust & Slate
Rust & Slate are the newest additions to my collection of NYX eye pencils.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Rock & Republic Contrived Pressed Blush in X-Rated
The beauty community has raved about Rock & Republic blushes so much that they were extremely hard to obtain even when in stock. HauteLook had them on sale a few times, but X-Rated was the only one I was able to get back in January. It's unfortunate that these blushes are sold out and really hard to find now, unless you scour eBay.
Yes to Blueberries Intensive Skin Repair Serum
I typically find that products which promote 'all natural' ingredients do not perform as well as those that don't. Considering the three products I've tried from the Yes to Carrots brand, they are the exception to that observation.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm in Lemon & Chamomile
I am totally part of the hype with this lip balm. I don't wear lip gloss or lipstick very often, so most of the time, I tend to wear Vaseline on my lips to keep them hydrated.
Day Four of Asian Pose Meme
|Day Four: Adjusting Glasses
This one is kind of embarrassing. It also doesn't help that the unevenness of my eyelids is rather apparent. (◑﹏◐)
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Monday, April 18, 2011
JUARA Sweet Black Tea Eye Creme
I bought this eye cream last November and finally got around to reviewing it. JUARA lists this product at 37$ and I got it for about half the price through HauteLook.
Adventurous in Aspen Travel Palette from Stila
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Similar to Trendsetting in Tokyo, this palette was a limited edition from last winter.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
(3) AMC Eyeshadows from Inglot
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I actually placed my first order back at the beginning of March and it got caught in a 'glitch' in Inglot's system where my order was completely overlooked at fulfillment. I waited way too long before I called them (after tweeting and trying to use their contact form online to no avail) and the nice lady I spoke to refunded the shipping (11$) and overnighted my order to me! So for future reference, calling Ingot is the fastest way to get service. This post will show you the AMC eyeshadows I received with a 3 pan Freedom System palette.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Skin79 The Oriental Perfect Cover BB Cream
The Oriental Perfect Cover was my first BB Cream product. It is priced at 17$ and is currently out of stock at Pretty & Cute.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Oceanic Pick Up Line from Harajuku Hunnies
I forget how I came across the website for Harajuku Hunnies, but I wish it hadn't happened.
NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencils
I recently got these pencils on sale at Ulta for 20% off.
Lime Crime Candy Eyed Eyeshadow Helper & Magic Dusts
Monday, April 11, 2011
Mascara Shield
I hated smearing my mascara on my eye makeup all the time, so I decided to try out a mascara shield! I know you can make homemade ones, but this was only a 1$ with free shipping on ebay.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Stila Trendsetting in Tokyo Travel Palette Giveaway
makeup bunny is giving away two of these palettes to its readers! Rules are under the cut.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes vs Neutrogena Hydrating Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
Josie Maran's line of cosmetics is natural and her makeup remover wipes go towards a helpful earth-friendly cause. Up until now, I've been using Neutrogena ones as my go-to wipes and decided to compare the two brands.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Benefit B.Right Skincare Deluxe Samples
Sephora recently had a promotion for free samples of Benefit's new skincare line. Since these were just sample sizes, this won't be a full review from a month's testing, just some info on what I think about them.
UNII Spring Cleaning Contest Entry for Beautylish
This is my entry for the UNII palette giveaway Beautylish is having! I've never actually depotted anything before and did not have much interest in it until I realized how many small palettes I have. If you look at the little stack in the top right, that should give you an idea of what kind of palettes I want to depot now. Anyway, if you're interested in the giveaway, details are here. Let me know if you enter too, I'd love to see your makeup stashes!
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Monday, April 4, 2011
Liquid Sugar from Eye Kandy Cosmetics
Liquid Sugar is a water based sealer that is meant to be used for glitter or micas on the eyelids, lips and face. It is safe for sensitive skin and contact wearers (big pluses for me!) and is from Eye Kandy Cosmetics.
Shot of the Day
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I've had this case for a couple months now and I like it. I'm such a sucker for free stuff, and all you have to do is show a Sephora employee that you downloaded the official app or enter promo code MOBILE if you make a purchase online. It's smooth, fits snugly around my phone but is difficult to remove and scratches easily, but hey, it was free.
Bite Superfruit Butter in Blueberry
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Reno vs. Relocate is an all-new series that pits property against renovation as homeowners tackle the expensive and life-changing question 'Do I renovate? Or relocate?'
Style-savvy designer Robin Lewis works to persuade homeowners to stay put by using state-of-the-art graphics to simulate their dream reno, while expert realtor Vanessa Roman tries to convince them to move by showing a property that perfectly matches their wish list & budget.
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This is my sister Diane basting a quilt she started about 20 years ago! She pieced and hand embroidered eight hearts when her daughter Meghan was about four years old. This year became the year to get it done, and get it done she did. Here's some blocks close up with her beautiful hand work:
It started out as a little girl quilt, but now that Meghan is 26 years old, it needed to be suitable for a sophisticated young woman. I think Diane truly accomplished this.
Here she is hard at work sewing on some sashing.
Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of the final quilt! I thought I did but, alas, they are not on my camera. I hope to get some and show you another day. It's a gorgeous quilt, and Meg loves it!
Oh, and it's New Year's Day, so Happy New Year to you all, near and far.
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Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Hits New 52-week High During December 29 SessionEquities Staff Follow |
Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) hit a new 52-week high yesterday, reaching a peak of $17.55 after opening at $17.25 and closing at $17.40 for a move of 1.4%.
Hitting a new 52-week high is a notable milestone for any company, and it can mean a trading opportunity on either the long or short side, depending on one's perspective. Some view a company hitting its highest price in a year as a sign of momentum and think it means it's time to buy in. Others, though, tend to interpret a new 52-week high as likely signaling the end of a strong run, with the stock peaking out before a period of decline.
However one plays it, it's often a critical moment for any stock and should be noted by investors.
The new 52-week high came on a volume of 772,321 for a stock that has a float of 133.45 million shares and an average daily volume of $1.47 million. The day's trading means the company's market cap is now at $2.32 billion and it has a 50-day SMA of $14.14 and a 200-day SMA of $12.23.
For a complete fundamental analysis analysis of Nektar Therapeutics, check out Equities.com's Stock Valuation Analysis report for NKTR. To see the latest independent stock recommendations from Equities.com's analysts, visit our Research section.
Nektar Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company develops a pipeline of drug candidates that utilizes its PEGylation and polymer conjugate technology platforms that are designed to develop molecular entities.
Nektar Therapeutics is based out of San Francisco, CA and has some 438 employees. Its CEO is Howard W. Robin.
Nektar Therapeutics is also a component of the Russell 2000 Index, which is an invaluable tool for any small-cap investor. Consisting of the smaller 2,000 publicly traded companies of the 3,000 largest companies in America by market cap (which combine to make the broader Russell 3000 index), the Russell 2000 gives the most comprehensive snapshot of the small-cap market of any index out there.
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The $20,000 Snoopy x Bamford Watch Department cartoon watch is a little more than you might expect to pay for a watch with Snoopy on it. However, the collaboration with fashion designer Rodnik Band is a cute, customized take on the Rolex Datejust that's ultra luxurious.
The design is available in both black and gray, with only 25 pieces in each color available for sale. The lovable dog wears a pair of red sunglasses on the watch, and this red color is accented on the numbers that represent the time of the Snoopy watch. On the watch face, Snoopy's outstretched arms serve as the minute and hour hands, which makes it something that any avid Snoopy or Peanuts collector will want to get their hands on, even if it does cost more than a couple of peanuts.
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