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Monday, October 22, 2012
My Expressions (Part 3)Posted by ~* kY *~ at 4:08 AM
"When marimba starts to play
Dance with me, make me sway
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins..."
Originally composed by Pablo Beltran Ruiz, Michael Buble's version is my favourite which is why I've included it into the concert repertoire.
It's exactly 1 month after the concert but the songs are still lingering on my mind.
The idea of holding an orchestra or symphonic band concert was once crossed my mind during my high school time when I was leading the Music & Choir Club but it was mere thinking since there were no music instruments and other resources.
I've never dreamt of I'll be organising one during my university life.
Indeed, it was the 3rd event that I've been chairing in my lifetime.
Nevertheless, this time was kind of different that I was not only working at the backstage but performing on the stage too (which was way busier compared to the previous events in which I only need to coordinate everything behind the stage).
In other words, there were enormous tasks to do and time spent on organising, practising and associating with guest players.
It was another level of time, stress, human resource and crisis management I would say.
I'm glad that organising this concert has provided me another platform to expose with all kind of challenges and deal with people (not only among members, crew and even external parties) from all walks of life.
The theme of this 3rd TUSO concert was dance, which was initiated in my mind and proposed in last year.
Current generation are of anime & video game addicts and hence, it's inevitable that there are suggestions of anime & video games theme, not to mention Disney and movie theme.
Considering that it seems like a norm that most of the orchestra & symphonic band play those aforementioned themes, and perhaps, the audience might be kind of getting bored with it, I've decided to go on with my idea.
Yeah, whenever people heard of 'orchestra concert', classical music with hypnotic magic tend to spring up in most of their mind.
In order to captivate the audience throughout the show and for players' pleasure, I've came out with a selection of famous dance repertoire ranging from classical to pop songs, adding with some spice - featuring dancers on the floor when the music plays.
Selections from the Nucracker Suite by Tchaikovsky
Blue Tango by Leroy Anderson
Csardas by Vittorio Monti
Anitras Dance by Edvard Grieg
Waltz No. 2 by Shostakovich
Por Una Cabeza
Sway by Pablo Beltran Ruiz
Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms
Carmen Fantasy by Pablo Sarasate
Chicago from Chicago Movie
Receiving compliments regarding the repertoire selection especially when it was the main attraction for them coming to watch the concert was such a great pleasure.
It was not an easy task as there are few factors that need to be take into consideration: difficulty level, availability of scores, popularity, availability of instruments/ players, duration, genre and price.
Though the proposed repertoire was initiated since last year, the finalised repertoire was only out few weeks before the concert.
In order to reduce the cost, I've searched all over the Internet for free scores.
Well, in fact, not all the songs are readily available for orchestra and certain instruments.
Thus, I've transcribed & arranged some parts for string and some other parts, note by note.
Thanks to the advent of technology, music notation software has enabled me to get the scores organised and present in a more professional way.
Thinking back, it was really time consuming.
Wonder why was I so determined and consistent in doing these. lol
with Ms Faith and the committee
Actually, I'm very thankful that the years of my experience holding posts during my high school life and community band that have equipped me with some basic knowledge on getting things done.
One thing that I've realised quite similar with my high school: MBSSKL & Taylor's is that... there are a lot of standard of operating procedures!
Basically there was no position in the executive committee list that I have not been assigned to.
Yes, including minor posts such as assistant secretary, assistant treasurer (though I really dislike dealing with money-related chores), music librarian, conductor (nah, not for orchestra & symphonic band) and as normal as an ordinary committee member aka AJK.
Of course, being an idle member wouldn't benefit in any way.
Uh oh, I was sort of active in extra-curricular activities those days (yeah I know it's hard to believe when I am not that kind of out-going person and don't speak much) with crossed posts in a few organisations and societies which made these possible.
In addition, working in some event companies has given me some rough picture in dealing with external parties e.g. suppliers & prospective sponsors and the flow of the event.
Besides, I was very lucky to have club advisors: Ms Faith from Student Development Hub, Ms Suja and even seniors + founders: Sunny Chew, Daphne Kua & Siosen to guide us throughout the period.
with Sunny
(spot the photo bombs!)
(spot the photo bombs!)
In fact, Sunny purposely applied work leave and returned to Malaysia from Macau just to lead and conduct the orchestra with his mentor while Daphne came back to Malaysia deliberately from Aussie to support TUSO.
Undeniably, there were times where I was so stressed out that I nearly collapse, both physically and mentally.
Glad that they noticed about it and gave me strength at the nick of time.
Apart from that, I was very fortunate to have a bunch of musician friends whom I've personally invited to enhance TUSO.
And yeah, most of them are music teachers and even lecturer!
I feel touched upon knowing some of them applied for work leaves just to come for the rehearsal.
A few of them shared their experiences with me and pointed out some problems that they have observed so that I was able to rectify it.
Moreover, I would like to thank my friend, Woon Leong, the conductor and band director from SKY Band who lent us the crash cymbals and bells at the eleventh hour since the instrument that we have on hand was found kind of defective.
with the guest players...
There was an utmost crucial issue that I realise in the organising team: it's vital to get the right person to do the right task.
This concert may appear to be successful in the eyes of the public but tell you what, most of the teams in the organising committee were way behind schedule regardless of whether the assigned person is an exco of the club or normal member.
This was still happening no matter they were given deadlines and being explained clearly of their job scopes few months prior.
As a consequence, we were rushing like never before with tremendous pressure at the last few weeks before the concert.
Brainstorm is a sure thing.
The concert was nearly unable to run as scheduled.
Human factor.
The aftermath of not being able to meet the deadline in this situation even though there was only 1 team can be fatal, to be frank.
True enough, Chris, the co-organiser was once said that it was our fault of getting the wrong person to uphold the task.
It was real saddening when one breached your trust on them.
Also, there were some internal issues arouse among the committee members that were kind of heart-breaking which caused some barriers in carrying out the tasks.
Anyhow, glad that it was covered up without affecting the performance quality during the concert and settled after that.
I bet most of the members did not aware of that until now.
Another significant key is communication.
Good communication is essential in not only conveying message but promotes bonding among people.
It is of importance to have a strong committee to run an orchestra concert or a big-scale event successfully.
It was never a one-man show.
Ms Faith is right, the situation was very real that it was very similar to what we will be facing at the workplace.
Nonetheless, I noticed some potential members in both administration & performance aspects upon delegating responsibilities to them which is good for the club in a long run.
They really did a great job.
Also, I'm very grateful to have a team of people collaborating and helping out in making this concert a success (yes, including the 2 dance clubs!).
I truly appreciate some members and crew who contributed for the club though they were not able to make it for the concert.
For instance, Kit Shen, the official photographer of the club who purposely came back to uni just to help and take portrait photo of every single performer even that was just a few days he left in Malaysia before studying abroad at UK.
it was really hard to take photo with him as he was always be the one capturing the unforgettable moment behind the lens
Della Kueh, the creative designer who was supposed to play with us in the concert too but have to forgo the chance upon being swamped by assignments and clashing of class with the concert hour.
Yeah, she was the person behind the awesome designs of the concert from crew tag to poster!
Also, there is one more person who should not be forgotten: Teng Hooi who helped to transcribe the parts for orchestra, note by note using software from a condensed score with tiny printing on it.
In case you don't know, he is now studying at US since last year yet still aiding TUSO in whichever way he could.
TUSO is still able to play the piece at some other time though it was not being able played in the concert, and perhaps when he's back to Malaysia for break?
taken during the 2nd concert: Russian Roulette '11
Of numerous sponsors that I've contacted, I'm very grateful to have few sponsors replied my request (it's very normal that these days, many people are complaining the slow economy and so on).
Guess what, 2 of them even became the main sponsors of the concert!
What a big relief for me and for the orchestra!
thanks for coming!
opps, there are some others that I can't get to take photo with...
Of course, not to forget my family and friends who came all the way far to come and support the show!
Especially my parents who care about me.
There were times where I must have chinese herbal every night and high dose of vitamin C to ward off sickness (no, I can't afford to fall sick at the critical period), leaving campus at 10pm+ and don't even have time to take a proper meal thoughout the day (which caused my gastric to riot), not to mention sleepless nights.
It was my parents who have back up plan for me though I don't really get to see them.
Ah ha, must not be forgetting my coursemates especially See En who helped me a lot in my academics!
Without their help and consideration, I doubt if I was still able to proceed with my studies that smoothly.
And, a big thank you to my double bass teacher, Mr Chan who sacrificed his dinner time in order to slot me in to his hectic teaching schedule.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be to play the double bass on the stage.
with Mr Chan
As a matter of fact, it was a tough time for me of going through all these.
I apologise for any action or word that may offended some of you.
I hardly put a smile on my face usually, not to mention when I was in a stressful period.
However, I'm very thankful to have all of you who have been being with me in pulling through all these and contributed towards the success of this concert.
And yeah, what doesn't kill me makes me stronger!
It was truly a fruitful experience though sacrificing month of my semester break and even applied leaves from work.
Anyhow, the end of the Expressions concert signifies the end of my 7th year being the president/ organising chairperson.
It's time to let go and focus on what I really want and of course improve myself besides catching up on what I've left behind.
Likewise, restore my health.
Well, it's a misconception that most of the people thought that I'm a full-time music student when Taylor's don't even have a music faculty at the moment.
May TUSO prosper and soaring high!
meanwhile, watch the sneak peek of our video captured during the rehearsal (yeshh.. the music was played by us!)
With ♥,
Kit Yee
Organising Chairperson
Vice-President TUSO 2011/2012
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DURHAM, N.C. - Thanks to the program's first grand slam courtesy of Amelia Wiercioch, the Duke Blue Devils (11-6) took down the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (2-6) to the tune of 5-3 to close out day two of the Duke Inaugural Tournament on Saturday.
The Blue Devils used eight hits and five runs batted in to power past the Mountain Hawks, riding Wiercioch's fourth-inning grand slam to erase a two-run Lehigh lead and put the home side ahead for good.
Lehigh struck first on a fielding error, going up 1-0 and holding the lead until a Jameson Kavel RBI double in third tied things up. Reilly Metzger led things off with a walk and was then moved to second on a sac bunt from Haley Wymbs, setting up Kavel's double to bring her home.
The visitors jumped back in front a half inning later, using a double and single to drive in a pair of runs and go up 3-1 before the Blue Devils jumped ahead in the fourth. Raine Wilson got things going with a one-out single through the left side, before Brianna Butler followed immediately with a single to right to put two on the bases. A fielder's choice from Katherine Huey loaded the bases and brought Wiercioch to the plate, who unloaded on an 0-1 pitch and sent it over the wall and onto the grass in center for the grand slam.
The Mountain Hawks were able to get one more runner on with a defensive error in the sixth, but nothing more. Duke used the combo of Huey and Wiercioch in the circle to shut down the visitors and seal the 5-3 victory.
Huey drew the start and threw 4.0 innings of work while stricking out two to pick up her seventh win of the season. Wiercioch came in for 3.0 innings of relief to pick up her second save of the season.
The Blue Devils will close out the weekend against Kent State, with first pitch set for 12:30 p.m. ET. The contest will be live streamed on ACC Network Extra, which fans can access through WatchESPN.com and the ESPN app.
For more information on Duke softball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeSoftball". You can also find all-access coverage of all Duke athletic programs on SnapChat by searching for "dukeathletics".
2018 Duke Inaugural Tournament Schedule…
Friday, March 2
Game 1 – Kent State def. Lehigh, 8-6
Game 2 – Kent State def. Yale, 3-2
Game 3 – North Dakota State def. 10-4
Game 4 – Duke def. Yale, 4-3 (9)
Saturday, March 3
Game 5 – Lehigh def. Yale, 7-2
Game 6 – North Dakota State def. Yale, 3-0
Game 7 – Duke def. Lehigh, 5-3
Game 8 – Kent State vs. North Dakota State – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 4
Game 9 – North Dakota State vs. Lehigh – 10:00 a.m.
Game 10 – Duke vs. Kent State – 12:30 p.m.
* All times Eastern
* Team listed first is home team
Live Broadcasts…
The remainder of Duke's contests this weekend will be available via ACC Network Extra. Fans can access the broadcast by going to WatchESPN.com, using the ESPN app or clicking the links below.
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Duke will provide live stats for all 10 games this weekend. To access those, go to www.GoDuke.com/softball or click the links below.
Sunday, March 4
North Dakota State vs. Lehigh Live Stats
Duke vs. Kent State Live Stats
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All 10 games of the Duke Inaugural Tournament, as well as all Duke softball home events, are free admission.
Sunday, March 4 – High 54, Low 31; Sunny (0%)
A Year Of Firsts...
The Blue Devils' inaugural campaign will be filled with a number of statistical firsts as the year goes on. With one weekend in the books, here is a look at the firsts accomplished by Team One so far.
Game: Feb. 8, 2018 vs. FAU (Game 1)
Win (Team): Feb. 8, 2018 vs. FAU (Game 1)
Win (Individual): Katherine Huey vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
At-Bat: Jameson Kavel vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
Pitch: Amelia Wiercioch vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
Baserunner: Jameson Kavel (Walked, 1st Inning) vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
Hit: Amelia Wiercioch (Double, 1st Inning) vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
Single: Rachel Abboud (3rd Inning) vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
Double: Amelia Wiercioch (1st Inning) vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
Walk: Jameson Kavel (1st Inning) vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
Hit By Pitch: Ashleigh Rodriguez (7th Inning) vs. FAU (Game 2), Feb. 8, 2018
Run Scored: Raine Wilson (1st Inning, Amelia Wiercioch 2 RBI Double) vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
Run Batted In: Amelia Wiercioch (1st Inning) vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
Sacrifice Hit: Jazmine Moreno (SAC Bunt, 1st Inning) vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
Sacrifice Fly: Rachel Abboud (5th Inning) vs. FAU (Game 2), Feb. 8, 2018
Strikeout: Amelia Wiercioch (Strikeout Looking) vs. FAU (Game 1), Feb. 8, 2018
Stolen Base: Dominique Salinas (2nd Inning) vs. FAU (Game 2), Feb. 8, 2018
Complete Game: Katherine Huey vs. Michigan State, Feb. 9, 2018
Shutout: Katherine Huey vs. Michigan State, Feb. 9, 2018
Complete Game Shutout: Katherine Huey vs. Michigan State, Feb. 9, 2018
Extra Innings Game: Feb. 10, 2018 vs. Boston University
Home Run: Katherine Huey (2-Run, 4th Inning) vs. Penn State, Feb. 16, 2018
Save: Amelia Wiercioch vs. Penn State, Feb. 16, 2018
Comeback Win: Feb. 16, 2018 vs. Penn State (Trailed 5-0 in T3)
Triple: Jameson Kavel (6th Inning) vs. Purdue, Feb. 16, 2018
One-Hitter: Amelia Wiercioch vs. Purdue, Feb. 16, 2018
Double Play Turned: 5-3 (Raine Wilson to Rachel Abboud) vs. Purdue, Feb. 17, 2018
Winning Streak: 4 Games (Feb. 16 vs. Penn State - Present)
National POTW Honor: Katherine Huey (espnW), Feb. 21, 2018
Grand Slam: Amelia Wiercioch (4th Inning) vs. Lehigh, March 3, 2018


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South Africa U17 coach Molefi Ntseki impressed by Amajimbos in Cosafa win
Posted: 25 July 2017 Time: 16:32
South Africa Under-17 head coach Molefi Ntseki has hailed his side's "great display" after seeing off Madagascar 5-3 on Tuesday.
Amajimbos booked their place in the Cosafa U17 Championship semi-finals thanks to a brace from Junior Nare and goals from Olifile Ramatlo, Alex Da Silva and Mohammed Shahabodien.
REPORT: Amajimbos into Cosafa semi-finals
Speaking after the game, which South Africa ultimately won after two goals in the final 10 minutes, Ntseki admitted he was blown away by the level of football on display.
"This was a great display of junior football. I believe both teams played very well and made typical mistakes for their age group," he said on SAFA's official website.
"I am very impressed with the way Madagascar played and I will not be too hard on my players; as we are in a building phase.
"We forgot to defend after we went 2-0, and the players had to be reminded that the second half would be very crucial and that we should use of strengths to our advantage.
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Looking back and reading my last update on here (just a few short weeks prior to her discovery), I had posted that my hopes and prayer for 2017 would be to grow in my faith...
in light of Holly's health situation and her determination and ever present hope, my faith has indeed grown because of her and her witness to me already.
She is tolerating chemotherapy quite well and has an amazing attitude and perseverance. So often we want to experience God's nearness, but if you're wired anything like me, we never want to suffer in order to have it.
I am learning so much through my sister's struggle (oh, how I wish she didn't have to endure another trial), but it is teaching me things about this life and our future hope in eternal life...and that is changing me and my perspective.
All that being said and coupled with the fact that I find myself increasingly busy with my design work with clients, I have decided to retire from my booth at Not So Shabby. It's been such an incredible run and I am so grateful to Jackie Bordner, the owner for taking a risk and starting something new in downtown Zeeland, for mentoring me along the way, for modeling good business practices and for living out her faith in a way that gives me strength to look forward to what God has for me next.
I have been with Not So Shabby since the start and it will be bittersweet to close this chapter of my life, but to be perfectly honest with you....I think I've burned myself out on JUNK. I love the satisfaction on seeing old pieces brought back to life, but I am ready for a clean garage, an empty attic, and some more margin in my life to spend with my loved ones.
Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting me in this endeavor and for being faithful followers, junkers, shoppers, clients and friends.
March will be my last month selling and I am offering deep discounts each week. Please be sure to check out some great deals....(I am bringing new items in every day).
March 1-12 20% off
March 13-19 30% off
March 20-26 40% off
March 27-31 50% off
May 27-don't miss it! Always a great market!
Here is a shot of our very first year in the original small storefront downtown Zeeland.
I am looking forward to becoming a minimalist and am trying to talk Ken into living in one of those 'tiny houses' sometime in the future. He didn't bite on that one, but I won't give up trying. :)
Please continue to call for sign orders and any and all decorating needs.
I've been busy with lots of projects...new construction, remodels, color consults, etc.
I'm so thankful for that and for continued working relationships with clients and contractors.
I will continue to post updates on this blog-both professionally and personally.
Thank you for your continued prayers and well-wishes for my sister. This community is amazing and we are feeling the love!
-The Boeverly Hillbillies....over and out.


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ForexMinute.com — After months of rigorous development and testing, Blockstream today announced to release of its much-awaited sidechain technology.
The Sidechain Elements, as it is called, is focused on being an interoperable blockchain network on which users can do a variety of settlements — without disrupting the original Bitcoin blockchain. The new technology simply leverages from its mentor to host new, middlemen-free business models, allowing them to take use of an altogether separate database that stores and protects records indefinitely. It also provides users the opportunity to transfer Bitcoin price units from the original blockchain.
Perhaps the most wonderful benefit of a sidechain is its separability from Bitcoin, for it never tends to jeopardize the digital currency's core infrastructure to make its own. On the contrary, It indirectly taps the Bitcoin's underlying technology to create a parallel software platform that is utterly flexible, speedy and secure to support a variety of functions — including digital trades, record keeping, and other dozen tasks.
The Blockstream's sidechain prototype therefore has much to offer to this evolving new and seasoned markets, especially for Nasdaq and NYSE that are currently taking huge interest in Bitcoin's public ledger system to improve their settlement periods. However, the sidechain project is still undergoing a rigorous testing exercise, for which Blockstream has decided to open source it for further reviews.
"With the release of Sidechain Elements, Blockstream is moving this effort into the community," the company blogged. "We're inviting developers to work with us, to test and use the code for their projects, and to share their proposals and code for additional capabilities."


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Following our talks on Vitamin D deficiency and how a lot of us find an improvement after we take regular prescribed doses, have any of you subsequently had a full screen of vitamin and mineral levels?
It just seems to me that if we sometimes struggle to get D checked, when we have our lack of exposure to the sun as a causal factor, who knows what else may be depleted and giving us symptoms?
I don't know which element affects what, but if zinc has been linked to hair problems in general, for example, could it not be linked to Lupus hair loss?
What do you think guys? Should we ask our doctors and find the response and then compare levels if successful? Am I footygirl come lately and this has already been explored? please let me know.
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Q: Can I play a 5th-level Elven Barbarian/Assassin?
A: Sure! But you'll have to play some other game. Elves (denizens of Faerie) certainly exist in the game world, some behave barbarically (usually with good reason) and a few might even fill the functional role of "assassins." If you want to play a pointy-eared "wild-elf" running around in a black cloak dealing death with twin ebon-bladed daggers, however, there are any number of games more suitable than King Arthur Pendragon, and you should play them! Here you play a human knight — or maybe a human knight with a little Faerie blood in him, if you're lucky (or cursed, depending on your point of view). Oh — and there are no "levels" in King Arthur Pendragon.
Q: Only human knights? Isn't that boring/monotonous?
A: Any roleplaying game is only as boring/monotonous as the Gamemaster and players make it. The combination of Attributes, Personality Traits, Passions, Skills, and Distinguishing Features, along with one's position in the social hierarchy, ensure that no two knights are alike. The Gamemaster and player are both responsible for creating a unique, compelling story that can sustain many years of fun gameplay. We've jump-started that process by proving The Great Pendragon Campaign, which provides over 8o years (in game-time) of inspirational "background" material.
Q: So I can't even play a Magic-user, like Merlin?
A: There's only one Merlin, and he does not play. As for other magicians, wizards and sorcerers — let's just say that magic in the world of King Arthur Pendragon is as rare, mysterious and ineffable as those who wield it — very difficult to codify in terms of spell lists and the like. Besides, the focus of the game is on knights and knighthood, not necromancy and newts' eyes. See above questions for more on this theme. That said, we are working on the Book of Magic which will attempt to put a system of rules around that which is, in many ways, unruleable (yes, I just made that word up). But this will primarily be useful to Gamemasters wishing to challenge their Player-knights with magic-wielding helpers and foemen. It is very difficult to imagine a situation where a Knight of the Round Table is also a practicing magician. But, hey, it's your game. As long as you're having fun, do what you want! Stayed tuned to these pages for developing news on the Book of Magic.
Q: What about a cleric?
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Q: Is there a lot of "railroading" in King Arthur Pendragon?
A: Assuming you're using The Great Pendragon Campaign to inform your campaign, the first ten years may seem heavily scripted. Indeed, certain events — like Uther begetting Arthur on Ygraine, and Merlin taking the babe to be raised by Sir Ector — pretty much have to happen to establish the great Arthurian narrative. But The Great Pendragon Campaign is meant to be a roadmap, not a straightjacket. It is designed to provide a coherent backdrop for the stage the Player-knights inhabit. The Gamemaster decides how to integrate the players. They can be in the thick of things, active participants in the great events of the Age (which can feel a bit predetermined depending on how it's presented) or they can be primarily involved with the events of their own lives (which evolve through a collaboration of Gamemaster and player), with the rest of the world providing larger context and occasional guidance.


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Several House and Senate lawmakers attended a ceremony June 16 with Gov. David Ige as he signed three important bills into law.
The bills included HB 2252 (ACT 69) that will require hospitals to adopt and maintain written discharge policies that are consistent with recent updates to federal regulations. The new law requires hospitals to explain and demonstrate medical and nursing tasks required of family caregivers once the patient returns home from the hospital.
The CARE Act recognizes the critical role of Hawaii's unpaid family caregivers who keep family members and friends out of costly institutions, providing them with the tools to safely and efficiently care for loved ones at home.
The CARE Act features three provisions:
1. The caregiver's name is recorded when a loved one is admitted to the hospital.
2. The caregiver is notified if the hospital is transferring the patient to another facility or releasing them.
3. The hospital offers to instruct the caregiver on how to perform tasks at home once the loved one is discharged from the hospital. Tasks include medication management, injections and wound care.
"Many of our residents have no other option but to care for their loved ones at home. The CARE Act is crucial in giving families support, guidance and peace of mind as they care for family members and loved ones in the home," said Gov. Ige.
With Gov. Ige's signature, Hawaii becomes the 27th state in the nation (plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) to support the CARE Act, to establish minimum hospital discharge standards across the board, to ease the transition from hospital to home.
The CARE Act receives no financial appropriation.
SB 2392 (ACT 68) Relating to Opioid Antagonists: The law takes steps to reduce opioid-related drug overdoses by encouraging the use of opioid antagonists to assist individuals who experience or are at risk of experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose. The bill creates immunity for health care professionals and pharmacists who prescribe, dispense, distribute or administer overdose reversal medications such as Naloxone. The bill also authorizes police, firefighters, lifeguards, all emergency medical technicians, family and friends to administer this medication to anyone experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose.
SB 2453 (ACT 67) Relating to Aquatic Resources: Authorizes the court to require violators of certain laws pertaining to aquatic resources to complete an educational class and/or pay a monetary fine or perform community services in lieu of paying a monetary fine.


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Because of the VIP visit, I missed my ten-year reunion from school. Bleh. But I did get to see some friends who visited for the reunion. Photo!
From Left to Right. Top Row: Doc (aka Smarty), Dopey, Dopey's Wife (Bashful), Sneezy (the Mister) Bottom Row: Sleepy, Grumpy, and Happy (me!)
Grumpy is one of my best friends from school. We're quite the pair – Grumpy and Happy. Although, as you can see, he's really happy on the inside. He just pretends to be an outraged curmudgeon most of the time. (To be honest, that's part of what makes him so loveable.)
I hadn't seen Doc in ages, but it was as if the decade had never passed. She's fun and smart and darling. I heart her. We drank martinis and acted like idiots that night. Fun!
It was great to introduce the Mister to some friends who are scattered across the country. He had fun (even though he looks like a mini-grump in this pic). Actually, he's the most fun of the bunch. This pic (from the same weekend) shows his personality much better:
Man, I love him.
Are you seeing some long-lost friends over the holiday? Or at your wedding? Sometimes I feel like a sheep dog, herding all my loved ones as close together as I can. Woof!


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'Culture secretary resigns after scandal over expenses. Tory Party vice-chairman fired for tweeting: 'About time.' No mothers in the cabinet for first time in 22 years. New women's minister opposes gay marriage. Student debt in your 50s for 75% of today's undergrads. Ukraine: 48-hours to get out-ultimatum to separatists. Why the MoD wants to censor my Helmand book. End of the Road for Red Devils after exit from Europe. Secrets of the Mummies. The drugs scandal of the century.'
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Milla Jovovich wept with joy when she landed the lead in "Stone" with Robert De Niro and Edward Norton. "I cried when they told me I'd got it. I was so happy that I was able to share more with these two icons," Jovovich said at Tuesday's premiere. Best known for her action roles, she craved the part in the psychological thriller: "You don't get scripts like this every day. I get to do my little comedies, my big action films, but this movie is very special . . . There were quite a few days on set that I wouldn't bring my baby and I'd come home in tears, it was so intense."
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The Royal Exhibition Building is the only surviving Great Hall that once housed a 19th-century international exhibition and is still used for exhibitions, cultural and community events.
The architect was Joseph Reed and his design was influenced by Rundbogenstil, a round-arched architectural style combining elements from Byzantine, Romanesque, Lombardic and Italian Renaissance buildings.
The dome's design was influenced by Brunelleschi's 15th-century cathedral in Florence.
The interior is equally spectacular with its meticulously restored opulent interior, expansive galleries and soaring dome.
There is a lot of history associated with this landmark.
David Mitchell was the builder of the finest buildings in Melbourne including the Royal Exhibition Buildings, Scots Church and the Equitable Life Assurance offices on corner of Elizabeth & Collins Streets.
And in case this name is not immediately familiar, he was the father of Dame Nellie Melba GBE (19 May 1861 – 23 February 1931), an Australian operatic soprano who became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian era and the early 20th century. She was the first Australian to achieve international recognition as a classical musician.
The building is in the Carlton Gardens and it has three fountains.
And here another of the fountains...
Now, onto the quilts...
I did not take photos of all the quilts nor can I identify all the quilt makers (I apologise in advance) but I can say that each and everyone of the quilts displayed were of the highest quality regardless if the quilt maker was professional or not.
The show included a number of exclusive exhibitions, some were judged, some were awarded prizes and other quilts were produced by the tutors at the convention.
Balance by Robin Coombes
Too Easily Forgotten by Gillian Shearer
Reproduction beauties by Chris Jurd
Longbourne by Katrina Hadjmichael
Pemberley by Katrina Hadjimichael
And this large quilt (Travelling Friendship Quilt) is a result of eight empty suitcases leaving Queensland in January 2011 for a one-year journey around Australia, returning full of completed blocks which were made into a friendship quilt. The quilt should prove to be an interesting snapshot of women's lives in 2011 and will eventually reside in the National Museum, Canberra.
The show is still on tomorrow so if you get a chance I would recommend a visit.
On my next blogpost I'm planning to show you something I completed and some of the shopping I did today...


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Last time on The Cline Wars. . . .
Brian's new character, the professor, gives a speech at a university on Coruscant. Afterwards he finds his transport back to his homeworld has been cancelled, as a new threat level has been declared on Coruscant after the attempted assassination of the senator. Receiving a call from Senator Atanna, whose son is a student of the professor's, he is asked for a favor; to stay with the professor until it's less dangerous on the capital, and if he can acquire a ship from Marlo the Hutt that's off the grid.
At Rhemmy's hangar, Zalib is contacted by Marlo's representation, who asks what the situation there is. Rhemmy showed up at Marlo's finally, and was taken captive by them, accused of being a traitor. Rhemmy maintains that he is innocent and that it was another one of Marlo's men, Vash, who is the traitor. On the bodies at Rhemmy's hangar, Zalib finds coins with an emblem that corresponds to a gang led by Vash. This doesn't prove Rhemmy's innocence, so Marlo requests Zalib search Vash's apartment, and capture him.
Marlo is unable to provide a ship for the professor, as his resources are too tied up, and the ships that are registered with him are no good, as the assassins know he's linked with the senator. Rhemmy, desperate to prove his innocence, cuts a deal with the professor; if he helps Zalib bring in Vash, he will give him the name of an acquaintance whom he buys starship supplies from. The party acquires supplies from a bounty hunter in Marlo's service, including an R-TechApp man trap.
Having picked up Dae'us along the way, the party raids Vash's apartment. Although he is not home, there are three gang members that the party takes care of. With one gang member held captive, they await the return of Vash. They capture him in the man trap and defeat the rest of his entourage.
Dae'us returns to the Jedi temple, the next morning he is to be a part of the reinforcements sent to Esseles. The rest of the party goes to Marlo's where they can prove Rhemmy's innocence. He keeps up his part of the bargain and gives them an address where they can meet his supplier. It turns out to be the Duros Enoll and his multi-limbed droid R0-B1T. They sell the party a new ship.


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TRISTAN THOMPSON BREAKS HIS SILENCE ON BABY DAUGHTER TRUEMay 10, 2018
Tristan Thompson hasn't said much since welcoming his daughter with Khloe Kardashian and the subsequent revelation that he allegedly cheated on her with several women.
While the pair have been spotted together since the devastating news went public, the NBA star has finally gone public describing how the couple's daughter True is doing since arriving on April 12th.
"She's doing good," he said on the Road Trippin podcast. "Baby True is eating, sleeping, and s—tting. That's all they do. I think with a girl, you're just so much more emotionally like… With a boy, it's just like, 'Hey, man. You'll be alright, man. Stop crying,' But with True, it's like, 'True, it's gonna be OK. You know, we're right here. Daddy's here to feed you. It's me! Look, yeah!' It's way different, but it's fun, though… It changes you."
Thompson also revealed what their bundle of joy looks like.
"She has a full head of hair. She has green eyes," Thompson said of his 21-inches long daughter. "This is the first girl Thompson, female Thompson, so it's huge."
The Cleveland Cavaliers star also has a son with ex-girlfriend Jordan Craig and revealed he's not done with having children.
"Naw, I'm gonna keep going. I've got a couple more. I got a couple more left."
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Sunday is Father's Day and we all know what that means. Or do we?
Maybe a virtual trip to the NASCAR Father's Day Gift Center (No, we're not making this up. It exists on the Internet.) for racing socks or barbecue tools? Or, for the DIY crowd, perhaps an original piece of art based on Dad's smiling face?
But if you really want to know what's in your dear Papa's heart and soul, cozy up to our Father's Day Quiz and get the real skinny on Father's Day: what dads really want, why the day even exists, and why that LeBron James bobblehead doll may be talking to you, but not to your dad.
a. The new Mac Book Pro.
b. Flying lessons.
c. A 10-foot Everglades National Park python.
d. More quality time with the family.
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Winter art
Featherstone Center for the Arts returns after a short holiday break with new classes, as well as the popular standards.
New additions include Poetry for Everyone with Jill Jupen, which meets from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Wednesdays through Feb. 24. Returning standards include Knitting for Others with the Rev. Judy Campbell, on Thursdays from 3 to 5 pm; and two drawing groups: the Firehouse Figure on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 pm, and the Tom Maley Life, from 10 am to noon on Tuesdays.
Lani Carney returns with several art classes for children, including this week's Saturday Art Adventure: All About Penguins and Polar Bears, for children ages 3 to 8. The class, which varies weekly, is every Saturday from 9 am to 12 noon.
Relatively new to the Featherstone teacher roster is Brianna Valenti, who teaches a Ceramics Open Studio for toddlers ages 3 to 4, every Wednesday from 10 to 11 am.
Featherstone advises all to register for classes by calling 508-693-1850 or visiting featherstoneart.org.
YMCA news
The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard has numerous events scheduled for the upcoming winter months; most immediately being the continuation of Middle School Nights and Teen Center High School Nights. Middle schoolers are welcome to the center on Thursday evenings starting January 13, from 3 to 7 pm. High school students have the center to themselves on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 11 pm.
Studio 57 is a new — by appointment only — venture, for all to create their own audio and video projects, using the new recording and editing studio. For more information or to schedule a time slot, call Tony Lombardi at 508-696-7171.
ACE announces new classes
Next week, Adult and Community Education (ACE MV) hosts walk-in registration for the winter and spring class line-up. In keeping with the ever-changing and improving instructors and classes, ACE MV announces a full class load at five different venues: the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS), the M.V. Public Charter School, the West Tisbury School, Featherstone, and Kitchen Porch Catering. Classes range from Birding with Robert Culbert to Love and Logic Parenting with Sharon L. Engler (free childcare provided), with many one-time-only seminars such as Cooking A Valentine's Dinner with Christian Thornton of Atria Restaurant, on Feb. 10.
Register in person at the MVRHS on Jan. 4 and 5 from 4:30 to 6 pm, or visit acemv.org.


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A big hello to everyone from my terrasse. Weather is beautiful today and I am enjoying the evening sun. Just wanted to share a song with you that I love very much and is totally perfect for the easy mood I am in.
It is from German Singer Yvonne Catterfeld and the version I love so much is from a show called "Ina's Nacht", hosted by Ina Müller, who is also a super cool artist with a brilliant voice. In her show she invites other musicans and performs their songs together with them, and some great versions emerge out of that.
Just listen and dream away (there is no need to understand the lyrics for it, although the are beautiful as well)


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While I was reading the June 26 edition of The Anderson News about the Relay for Life, I realized it was not mentioned that my son Keith Sea, who helped carry the Relay for Life sign, is a 7-year cancer survivor.
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Recently I was contacted by one of the representatives of Canadian Department of National Defence (yes, this is how we spell "defense" here in Canada, so – deal with it) with a gentle reminder that I was falling behind on my Canadian military insignia. Which was true, and those of you who followed the story know exactly why. Those of you, who did not, can catch up here. Long story short – I was missing a brand-new and important command from my line-up – the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC), to be exact. Well, the things you do to keep DND guys happy… And here it is…
The Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC; French: Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada or COIC) is one of the two unified commands of the Canadian Forces, the other one being the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. CJOC was announced in May 2012 as the result of the cost-cutting measures in the 2012 federal budget through the merger of Canada Command, the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command and the Canadian Operational Support Command under an integrated command-and-control structure. The command was stood up on 5 October 2012 to officially replace the three former organizations.
The command team is composed of a three-star commander, assisted by three two-star deputy commanders, one for each of the three main components (Continental, Expeditionary, and Support). The team is rounded out by a one-star chief of staff and four senior non-commissioned members, an overall command chief warrant/petty officer, and a command chief warrant/petty officer for each component.
CJOC's role is to "anticipate and conduct Canadian Forces operations, and develop, generate and integrate joint force capabilities for operations."
The continental component consists of six regional joint task forces. In five of these JTFs, the commander also commands an army division or a maritime force. The five southern JTFs have no permanent operational units: units and detachments are temporarily assigned to them from the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force according to operational requirements.
[Oct.3, 2013 - Edited to add] However, the story did not end there. In fact, it had a pretty cool sequel. Today I have received a package from DND. The contents of the package have pleasantly surprised me, to say the least... To drop the suspense, here is what I found in the aforementioned package:
The above information provided in part by Wikipedia, National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces website, Global Security, and other official websites of the corresponding formations.


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Peep Maino Feat. The Mafia "Sway In The Morning Freestyle" Video, the latest visual from Maino. It dropped on Monday, October 15th, 2012. Maino's odds keep getting better with each new leak, and Maino Feat. The Mafia "Sway In The Morning Freestyle" Video will undoubtedly improve his chances of winning. It's a worthy addition to a respectable catalogue that has seen a lot of growth since Maino debuted in this game. We're looking forward to the follow-up.Maino and his crew, The Mafia dropped by Sway In the Morning and all took turns rhyming over the "Stay Schemin" beat.
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Bishop Saad Sirop Hanna was abducted in 2006 and was held a prisoner for 28 days by a militant group associated with al-Qaeda. The parish priest was a visiting lecturer at Babel College near Baghdad when his body guards were killed and he was taken away at gunpoint. While in isolation, he wondered what a post-Saddam Hussein Iraq would mean for Christians and how they could survive. Outside of his cell, news of the abduction brought international attention and prompted Pope Benedict XVI to address the kidnappers to return the young priest. The Pope sent a message out to the assailants to release the priest at once so that he can return to the Christian community. After his ordeal, the Bishop challenges us on how on to respond in the face of evil. He pushes us to confront the fear of abjuring our faith during a crisis. We must be honest with ourselves as most of us would cave in and denounce our faith when faced with the possibility of death.
The bigger scope here is Christians face more persecution today than at any time in history. China, Iran, North Korea and Saudi Arabia are the worst places for Christians to practice their faith. Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, Venezuela and Zimbabwe are also noted for assault on believers. North, Central and South America are also seeing increases of Christian persecution. Remember American Pastor Saeed? He was take by authorities in Iran where he was starved and beaten in Evin Prison for having a Bible study. He was later released, but the practice of killing believers remains a common sick game. China reached a 300 percent increase in abuses towards believers as well and people can't share their beliefs openly or they will be tortured. Whether it is from jihadist regimes, Muslim mobs or genocidal terrorist armies, there is a dark war that we seem to be losing all over the world.
Christians make up 3 percent of Iraq's 26 million people today and it's declining rapidly. The Italian-based Center for Studies on New Religions found that 90,000 Christians were killed for their beliefs worldwide in 2016. Some were murdered by Islamic extremists and others were killed by state and non-state persecution. "Those who think of Christianity as a religion of the powerful need to see that in many places it's a religion of the powerless. And the powerless deserve to be protected," Robert Nicholson of the Philos Project shared with Foxnews.com. Bishop Hanna was another cog in the sick wheel of extremists. His experience enlightens us on the state of Christianity in the world. Here are thoughts to contemplate over one man's journey through hell.


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On a night of smoking drama at the foot of the Scottish Premiership a Kilmarnock side reduced to 10 men by the late dismissal of James Fowler, held on to a precious and perhaps priceless lead granted them by - who else? - Kris Boyd to plunge Hibernian into the play-off place ahead of the meeting of these sides at Easter Road at lunchtime on Saturday. It was a scenario that looked improbable before kick-off at a rain-soaked Rugby Park, at which stage Kilmarnock were in 11th place in the division.
St Mirren, relieved of the fear of relegation, were unchanged from the side which beat Ross County last week, but the sense of a job accomplished extended to some lackadaisical defending, in which respect Darren McGregor was notably culpable. The Paisley centre-back created the first serious opportunity of the proceedings when he played a pass back short on the edge of the box to the benefit of Rory McKenzie, but the Killie forward was unable to get his shot away before being closed down.
Nevertheless, a clear warning had been posted, one which was emphasised in improbable circumstances in Kilmarnock's next foray as McKenzie surged beyond the Saints back line to deliver a cutback which found Boyd alone and typically loitering around eight yards out, with a clear sight of the target. The implausibility was that the top marksman at Rugby Park should miss such a gift but Boyd swiped at his shot and pushed it wildly high and wide of Christopher Dilo's left hand post.
Manuel Pascali was next to show for the home side when he got on the end of an Alexei Eremenko cross for a powerful angled header which looked certain to find the net until Dilo somehow diverted it off the mark. Eremenko, though, refused to be subdued and his next contribution forced the breakthrough craved by the home fans.
Once more it was a pinpoint cross, this time destined for Boyd, whose first-time attempt was blocked at point-blank range by Dilo, only for the rebound to fall straight on to the Kilmarnock forward's right foot and thence into the net. The one-way traffic continued when McGregor rifled an angled drive which Dilo beat down and only just clutched ahead of the lunging Boyd.
Incredibly, McGregor reprised his earlier error when he essayed another lunatic back pass, similarly pounced upon by McKenzie, who had time to switch the ball on to his right foot and attempt a curling drive which was destined for the far corner of the net until Dilo fingertipped away for a corner kick.
From the delivery, Dilo was forced into another two vital blocks but, for all Kilmarnock's nearly incessant pressure, the vulnerability of a single-goal advantage was demonstrated in the minute of injury time at the end of the half when John McGinn beat an attempt to play him offside and was denied the equaliser by a superlative tackle by Lee Ashcroft inside the box.
To add to the breathless nature of the evening, the shifting tides of speculation – as fans contemplated what would happen if scorelines remained unchanged – had seen Kilmarnock leapfrog Hibernian and then Partick Thistle, as the Firhill side fell behind to Hearts at Tynecastle. The drama, needless to say, continued to switch back and forth after the break.
The minutes ticked all the more painfully past for the Killie crowd as St Mirren emerged from their indolence to dominate the contest and, as news of Partick Thistle's victory came through from Tynecastle, nails were chewed to the quick. Fowler's departure, after a second yellow card offence, added to the fevered atmosphere, but Kilmarnock held on – and now have only to avoid defeat at Easter Road to survive.
Partick Thistle confirmed their place in next season's Premiership after beating Hearts 4-2 in a compelling contest at Tynecastle.
The Jags twice came from behind as Lyle Taylor and Gary Fraser cancelled out goals from Callum Paterson and Danny Wilson.
Lee Mair then put the visitors ahead for the first time in the match before Kallum Higginbotham sealed the points.
The win in Edinburgh was enough to see Alan Archibald's side avoid the relegation play-off place ahead of this weekend's final fixtures of the season.
Motherwell's 2-1 win at home to Inverness Caledonian Thistle means they can still finish in second place ahead of Aberdeen. Stuart McCall now takes his side to Pittodrie on Sunday just a point behind the Dons.
John Sutton sent Motherwell on their way inside four minutes when he netted his 23rd goal of the season after some careless defending from Ross Draper led to him conceding a penalty. The hosts were given another helping hand in the 31st minute when Inverness defender Gary Warren headed an Iain Vigurs corner into his own net. Graeme Shinnie pulled one back 10 minutes in when his weak effort beat Lee Hollis.
Champions Celtic will not finish the season with 100 points now. Michael O'Halloran's late equaliser for St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park has denied Neil Lennon's men a century, and the most they can finish on is 99 if they beat Dundee United on Sunday. They can make it three figures for goals, however, if they hit the target just once at Parkhead.
Tim Clancy had given the the William Hill Scottish Cup finalists a a surprise ninth-minute lead, but a Kris Commons penalty second minutes after the break put much-changed Celtic level. Goals from Teemu Pukki and Virgil van Dijk then seemed to have put Celtic on course for a win, but Scott Brown put the hosts back in it, before their late leveller.
Worryingly for the Saints with the cup final in mind, Gary Miller limped off to be replaced by David Wotherspoon.
Meanwhile Aberdeen striker Scott Vernon admits his future is uncertain, despite his hat-trick to see against Dundee United on Tuesday.The Englishman, 30, is out of contract this summer and has yet to be offered a new contract.


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Some ways to robocalls include filing a complaint, signing up for Nomorobo and buying a robocall-blocking device. Using cell phone apps, such Truecaller and PrivacyStar, helps identify robocalls and block them.
Nomorobo is a free service that works by using an Internet-based VoIP phone service to block unwanted calls. It detects numbers that are on a blacklist of offender numbers and automatically blocks them. Filing a complaint with FTC also helps to avoid receiving robocalls. There are devices that users can buy, such as Digitone Call Blocker Plus and Sentry 2, to avoid robocalls. Plugging these devices into a phone line allows users to blacklist unwanted phone calls.


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Go ahead...I'm listening...what did you do with your brother Griffin?
Get back here...no...you can not go..."Sit Down"
Get back here...no...you can not go..."Sit Down"
Yes, I am crazy. We ended up staying after the pool at the park to eat supper. It was a little difficult to feed and keep track of everybody. As you can see...I was spent. When we got home we all took showers and fell into bed. Not a peep from any of us all night! Love, Jenn


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A pony that a little boy can love all over and she just lets him do it. People have wanted to buy her, but they don't want to sell her because she was his first pony. It was hot that day and you can tell he was bored because of the size of the class. It almost looked as though he was going to take a nap. Our two shows have been cancelled this weekend because of all of the storms and rain that we have received this week. We have a couple of places that the water stands which doesn't help.
Tuesday night we had tornadoes to the west and east of us and I don't like being in the middle, but we had the winds, lightening. A transformer blew in the neighborhood, but it wasn't one that effected me. Some lost their electricity, my sons was still off when my DIL went to work. I was lucky that I didn't lose mine. I just know I didn't sleep good and I had to be up to go with hubby to the doctor's office. We got a good report from her. She isn't changing anything, but I hate that word "Maintaining". I keep praying for a miracle. I was glad that we weren't down there yesterday with the storms they were getting. We did get headed home before former Vice-President Dick Cheney arrived in town. They were getting ready to block streets. It was awesome to see the huge flag raised at the Broadway bridge as we crossed it and I didn't have my camera with me.


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I finished this Luna Notte quilt for the shop where I work. It's made with a fat eighth bundle and a small amount of yardage. The pattern has 4 different ways to arrange the blocks to get different looks, but I really liked this one with the dark chains running diagonally.
I had a very productive weekend in my sewing room. I am cutting out a project to take to my guild retreat, which starts November 10 (yahoo!). One new project and one I need to finish (2nd Story).
I'm working on my Route 44 class quilt now and if that's not finished, I'll take it with me, too.
I also made a new ironing board cover with some cute MoMo Wonderland fabric in a heavier weight cotton. I didn't want to go out yesterday to get twill tape, so I will stop on the way home and pick some up, then I can share a photo. It looks very cute, and I always like to have a pretty, new cover when I take my board to retreat.
We had a good Halloween. We live in a newer neighborhood with houses close together and sidewalks, so a lot of kids come to trick-or-treat. DH had to turn the lights off early because we ran out of candy within the first hour. I took my DD and her friend out - they both dressed as Lady Gaga.


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Here are some of the top five products to be released in May. Each has its own strengths, but the trap is hidden in various places. Please do your best to make good consumption by taking good care of your promises. It is a hot new product to be released in May.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
Samsung Electronics will officially launch Galaxy Tab S3, a flagship tablet PC, in Korea within two years. In fact, it was scheduled to be released in March, but it was delayed until May due to an insufficient battery for Galaxy S8. Recently, the Tablet has been accepted, but the Galaxy Tab S3 has made a considerable effort. At first, the HDR function is equipped with a resolution of 9.7 inches 2,048 x 1,536. S pen and AKG sound technology of Hamman Kadon acquired by Samsung. In addition, it supports four stereo speakers and stereo sound. Equipped with USB type C, it also has a high capacity battery of 6000mAh. The problem is the price. It is expected to be Rupees 40,000.
Sony Alpha 9
Sony will officially release the full-frame mirrorless camera Alpha 9 on May 26th. Sony has the world's first stacked 2.4-megapixel CMOS in Alpha 9. A stacked image sensor is a sensor that can process data faster by placing a spare memory behind the image sensor. Thanks to this, it is possible to shoot up to 241 RAW images at 20 images per second. It features 693 AF points, 5-axis anti-shake function, 1 / 32,000-second electronic shutter, and up to 204,800 high sensitivity. But it weighs in at 673 grammes, the benefits of mirrorless are diluted, and the price is Rupees 290,000.
Touch Screen ECHO
Amazon, a leader in voice secretary speakers, will release a new voice secretary speaker 'Touch Screen Echo'. Echo is a voice recognition based interface that recognises the user's voice and executes commands, but there are many inconveniences. Echo is trying to complement the incomplete speech recognition interface by releasing an echo with a 7-inch touchscreen. Also, because it can display the actual image of the product, Amazon shopping will also be helpful. Amazon Echo, which has already sold 8 million units, is expected to expand its role as a home platform with the release of this product. The exact price range, specs and model names are not yet known.
Go Pro- Karma
In fact, GoPro Karma was released last year. However, due to a product defect, sales have been discontinued and will be officially launched this month in Korea. In the nasty karma, the GoPro Karma is a relatively lightweight with a weight of 1.8 kg and is a foldable drone that can be carried away by separating the propeller and the camera. The maximum speed can rise to 15 meters per second, up to a height of 3,200 meters, and can fly up to 3 kilometres. It is possible to fly for 20 minutes when fully charged. Domestic launches include body and action cam 'Hero 5 Black', gimbal and package price is $ 14974. It's an excellent and innovative product in every way, but it's a flaw that there are too many competitors.
Bang & Olufsen Beeplay P2
Bang & Olufsen, which is gradually lowering its price, has finally released a Rupees 13,000 speaker. The Beeplay P2 is a small, 8cm x 14xm x 2.8cm, 275g, Bluetooth speaker that is always portable and music pleasing. It's small, but the amp's output is 100W, so it sounds pretty exciting, and it's got an IP54 rated waterproof. Bluetooth 4.2 and USB Type-C ports, and a speakerphone. The Bang & Olufsen brand is an ordinary design and a regular price, but aluminium and unique UX are alive like Bang & Olufsen.


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Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson pulls a McKayla Maroney when she appears on the season 1 finale of VH1's comedy Barely Famous and is not impressed with what she sees. The faux-docuseries follows sisters Erin and Sara Foster, daughters of music producer David Foster, and spoofs their Hollywood lives.
The Fosters are the only ones in their family who haven't appeared on a reality show, and their VH1 comedy parodies the ultra-small world that is Hollywood. Proof of the interconnectedness of it all: Their father's ex-wife Linda Thompson is the mother of occasional Keeping Up With the Kardashians costars Brody and Brandon Jenner, and his current wife is Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Foster.
Famous friends Courteney Cox, Nicole Richie, and Kate Hudson have already popped up in the show's six-episode first season, and the next celebrity guest is PLL star Benson.
Above, watch Us Weekly's exclusive sneak peek at the Spring Breakers alum's rather quiet appearance on the April 22 episode, in which she shoots the clueless sisters the disapproving looks you would give were you there to witness their desperate grabs for fame in person.
"She's my competition," Sara says when she spots the PLL actress at a party. "She's a solid 10 years younger than you," shoots back Erin.
The season finale of the VH1 sendup, titled "Bananas Foster," airs Wednesday, April 22 at 9 p.m. ET on VH1.
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Technical writing is usually the term given to writing about technical subjects, such as computers, machinery or equipment. This is the kind of writing one sees in instruction manuals, how-to books, and reference materials. This is a fairly narrow definition of technical writing.
A broader definition of technical writing is any writing in which the focus is on the correct, accurate and precise communication of practical information; information that is presented in order to instruct, guide, facilitate or train. Falling under this broader definition are reports, text books, records, submissions, plans and other documents that are not necessarily about technology.
An even broader definition of technical writing reflects its wide applicability to a large range of writing situations, from workplace writing to the highest levels of academic writing.
Almost all writing we come across in everyday life, in home and work, is technical writing (the exception being, of course, fiction books and magazines). The instructions that tell us how to assemble a set of shelves, a resume from a prospect employee, or a submission to a professional journal are all considered to be technical documents.
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You will be researching, analyzing, interpreting and problem solving all sorts of things to do with technical writing. It is important to engage with the subject in a diverse range of ways; to both see and understand all of the possible applications for technical writing; but also, to engage with the same ideas in a range of different ways.
When you look at a concept from different perspectives, your ability to work with it is enhanced and your capacity to remember what you learn is strengthened. Studying this subject should, and is, more than just encountering it. It is learning it. If you want an encounter, buy a book on technical writing, but if you want to learn it properly, you need a substantial course like this.
1. Briefly explain why you have taken a course in technical writing.
2. Have you ever written a technical document before? If so, please provide a brief example of your writing. If not, what sort of technical writing do you think you would like to specialise in?
3. Find an example of technical writing which you consider poor. It may be a sample of your own writing, if you wish. Explain why you found the writing poor and what could be done to improve it. (It may be ambiguous, use poor English, be difficult to understand or be presented poorly.)
4. List five technical documents you have glanced at or read in the last week. These can include domestic as well as professional documentation. Briefly describe each and then discuss why the format, style and language used in each document might have been selected.
5. Write two paragraphs, each describing a product of your choice (e.g. a computer; a bicycle; a house). In the first paragraph, describe the product in terms of functionality. In the second product, describe the product in terms of appearance.
Technical writing is applied in more places than you might think, and demand for technical writers who can do a good job is always strong. Any piece of modern technology from computers to cars, and microwaves to watches, all require lots of technical writing during their conception, development, production and marketing. Scientific research, articles in technology magazines, and even gardening magazines; can all be technical writing. Obviously research reports, but also research funding submissions and many other types of submissions, are also technical writing.
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User Guide
User guides or manuals are written to accompany a variety of goods e.g. televisions, DVDs, computers, and computer software. They may be a single document or they may be one of several documents that accompany a product where other documents could include safety instructions, installation instructions or data sheets.
When writing a user guide it is good practice to think about how a person using the guide will approach it. In most cases, people do not read a whole guide from start to finish. In reality, they are most likely to look for specific parts of the guide because they are more likely to read the guide when they have a problem. User guides then should address tasks and how to complete them rather than elaborate on product details. If you think like a user, you are more likely to write what a user needs to know.
The key to writing user guides is to use an active voice (it emphasises the user if the subject and verb in a sentence is clear), focus on the reader (use "you" to address the reader), and write with clarity (the user needs to know how to complete a task form reading the instructions). A typical user guide would have the following sections:
When writing procedures it is helpful to work out what the main tasks are, and if necessary break them down into smaller tasks or subtasks. Step-by-step approaches are very useful to explain each task, and each step should be numbered. For decisions that a user might make, you could use and "if-then" style e.g. If you plug the printer in, then a window on the computer task bar should pop-up with "Found new hardware".
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