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In an awful hurry just before Christmas, I bought two books from one of my favourite publishers, Persephone, without really looking at them. This wasn't quite as spontaneous as it may sound, as both were on my Persephone wishlist: Little Boy Lost by Marghanita Laski, and Saplings by Noel Streatfield. I discovered when I got them home that they share subject matter; both are about the effect of war, specifically WWII, on children.
In Little Boy Lost, a father returns to France just after the war in order to find his young son, whom he met only once when he was a baby. In spare, careful prose, Laski conjures a France brought almost to its knees by the effect of the fighting; Paris and countryside alike are bombed out ruins, the people wary and fragile. Those who collaborated with the Germans are rejected by their villages, left to hold cold, haughty chins high amidst disparaging looks and turned heads.
Like Elizabeth Taylor, Laski creates for us characters that are not wholly likeable, and in that, are wholly human. One wants to beat one's fists against Hilary's chest as the final chapters speed by and one can see the mistake he will make even as he cannot - or perhaps, as he will not, for surely even this broken man understands what he will lose in exchange for fleeting pleasure? And it is here then, that one realises that the lost little boy of the title is not the child who is physically missing, but the man who searches for him; Hilary has lost sight of his own purpose, his own sense of self, and in this respect is perhaps an everyman for a post-war landscape.
The heart of the novel, however, is the child. Jean, who may or may not be Hilary's son, is drawn with pity at his core. He is small and skinny with huge dark eyes; he wants nothing more out of life than to one day go on a train. His reaction to the meagre gift Hilary brings him - the first present he has ever received - is surely one of the most moving scenes in literature. And yet Jean is so much more than just a small boy placed to tug at our heartstrings; he is a lesson in what becomes of displaced and orphaned children during wars. His is not an overly harsh existence, nor even entirely loveless, but it is stripped of nuance, of the care of the individual; in this post-war Europe, children are spare parts, leftovers; they are not the centre of anyone's universe, as all children should be. And when one sees how placing him in the centre changes both his own and Hilary's life, however briefly, one begins to understand quite how much is lacking in lives made hopeless so early.
This is a beautiful book, simple, human, intelligent and crafted with great talent. Laski is overlooked today, but she remains a writer of importance in both subject matter and skill; the very last line of Little Boy Lost is alone proof of this fact.
Thursday, 14 January 2010
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Trade Coin Club FAQs
What is Trade Coin Club
Trade Coin Club (TCC) is a membership club created to allow anyone to trade in the market of digital coins using specialized software. No trader skills are needed, entry level requires nominal investment, three levels of risk are offered, two methods of earning potential, and one can realize automated gains through daily trade on one's behalf.
Before you consider becoming a member of the TCC, you should educate yourself on cryptocurrency, and the risks. Then – if you think you'd like to jump on what appears to be a fast-moving train that might represent the future of currency – learn all about the risks and options joining TCC offers and decide if it is something you want to participate in. You should also consider that lowest entry level may not be profitable unless your intent is to team build and earn commissions.
It should be noted that membership is not available for USA citizens as of Jan 2018.
Why I joined the TCC
- Because I am interested in Bitcoin
- Because I have disposable money I can afford to risk – losing it would not break me
- Because I would prefer this "disposable money" be used to make me more money
- Because I believe Bitcoin will continue to increase in value
- Because I want to benefit financially when Bitcoin becomes mainstream
- Because I would like to acquire Bitcoin without having to "buy" it
- Because "trading" Bitcoin and using gains is an easy way to acquire it
- Because I know nothing about "trading" and TCC does it for me automatically
- Because I trust the friends who introduced me to TCC, and they trust TCC
- Because I love making "passive income" – (what's not to love about that?)
Trade Coin Club members can find registered, trademark official high-quality merchandise on the TCC Merchandise website – show the world you're a TCC123 PRO!
Printed materials can be ordered with the official TCC registered trademark to help promote your business. High-quality promotional tools available at TCC Printed Materials website!
When investing your money, it is important to know who you're doing business with, and determine their legitimacy. "Trade Coin Club" is the membership business which permits registered members to trade cryptocurrency using proprietary auto-trader software. Trading is conducted from the Trade By Trade, Ltd. corporate offices located in Belize City, Belize. The documents below are those of the corporations licensed and operating Trade Coin Club.
Note: we apologize for the "quality" of the images – taken from actual documents physically displayed in the corporate offices.
Hello, and thanks for taking the time to explore who I am and what I strive to achieve. My name is Joff Paradise, and I've been asked to write about myself so, well… I say "the Lion doesn't have to tell the jungle he's a lion", but here we go.
I was adopted and taken to the United States of America, where I experienced my own "American story". I went to school like every normal kid does – but even at an early age, I hated seeing my single mom struggle and I wanted more for her. So I would try and help out where and how I could. I would build model cars and trucks then sell them – and was quite good at it. I did this so she didn't have to support me as much, but it seemed like she still struggled. I went to high school in Texas, played football, boxed golden gloves, and opened my own t-shirt company in the local Mall.
I was fortunate to earn a full ride scholarship to Texas A&M, and graduated with a Masters in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. I owned my own clothing company and sold the swimsuit designs to Venus swimwear – a true American business that began as a start-up in a college dormitory room in Florida. From there, I pursued my dream of owning and operating my own health clubs. After starting my first health club, I grew that business to 10 fitness centers, 3 Casinos and 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and a telecommunications company. I learned that I am very efficient at running companies from start-up and beyond. I also have a passion for fitness, natural health, stem cell study, and currently hold my certificate in the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine – or A4M.
I have been a successful business entrepreneur for over 40 years and my motto is the same as one of my mentors – "if you give enough people what they want they give you what you want". Today I am currently involved in several businesses, two of which are MY ABSOLUTE favorites – Trade Coin Club and Click4HelpKids.org – both drive my passion, my life. People ask me "how do you do it with one leg?" to which I reply – "how do you not do it with two?"
Having been through so many sales programs in the past, I am simply not into selling anything these days. See, I feel that people today are in the post-trust era. No one that I can think of likes to "be sold". Instead, I create relationships that I hope will last a lifetime, and will help others see they can be whatever they want to be. Set your mind to it, and take one thing – Extreme Action! The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result.
Think, work, eat, sleep. Repeat. Why?? To make a paycheck that doesn't even last the week, or the month? No more JOB. Nope, let's take action now.
Thank you for reading this and, please, come talk to me. Let's see what's holding you back and remove the barriers.
Completing your Bitcoin Trade Coin Club (TCC) profile is easy, but here are a few tips that might be helpful.
After registration is complete, and your account is funded, you'll need to complete your TCC profile information. Most of the information consists of obvious fields in which your personal data is entered.
The Trade Coin Club (TCC) earnings potential and options make a decision to join an easy one.
You can be a part of the club and enjoy all the tools the TCC software offers, starting from a minimum 0.01BTC deposit, plus a one-time membership fee of 0.05 BTC – the 0.05 fee is the same low cost for all membership levels.
TCC offers an incredible opportunity to get involved without risking a lot of money through team building. A member with a minimal initial deposit entering at Apprentice level can quickly use the re-investment and team building strategies to reach Trader level without making additional deposits. This gives anyone the potential to maximize their TCC membership and achieve success.
Compensation Plan Highlights
Direct Referral: Commission in bitcoins earned for each personal referral.
Indirect Referral: Commission in bitcoins for another 10% divided by 7 generations.
Team Bonus: Commissions in bitcoins earned on the balance of left and right side teams.
Bonus Residual: Bonus earned in bitcoins from the 3×12 matrix by members who have earned at least 0.01BTC.
Renewal Team Bonus: Commissions in bitcoins earned every time a member in your team earns 5x's the amount of their membership. This can happen unlimited times and is completely automatic.
Using your Bitcoin Trade Coin Club (TCC) earnings makes it easy to help a Team member fund their account.
Just to reiterate one thing: you do not have to recruit or sign anyone to TCC. If you simply want to participate in passive trading to acquire Bitcoin – you can do that, and there is zero requirement to do anything more. However, if you have friends, family, colleagues, acquaintences, whatever – that are also interested, you can invite them to join. The benefits for doing so are amazing, but everyone should make an informed decision to participate.
For some, there can be a delay when buying Bitcoin through their wallet exchange (i.e. Coinbase) due to the method of payment. For example, it takes 5 days to fund using bank transfer. Credit card funding is faster, but costs more. You can use funds in your account's Wallet Commissions, Wallet Trade or Wallet Funds to fund a team member if they have not yet obtained Bitcoin to join. Have the team member pay you the funds in cash, via PayPay, or any other method you determine. Don't forget to include the appropriate exchange rate fees – many use Coinbase for this, as it calculates the current exchange rate for you simply by entering the amount as if you were buying Bitcoin.
You may want to keep approximately 1BTC in a Coinbase wallet specifically to be in a position to fund a team member joining at the minimum Apprentice level to fund their account. This makes it easy to get a team member enrolled, funded and trading – then they can increase their deposit and/or upgrade their Plan at their discretion, using their own Bitcoin in their own TCC dashboard.
It really is simple to fund a team member's account. Click the image right for step-by-step screenshots.
There is an 8% fee to transfer commissions through withdrawal. If you use earnings to assist a team member, there is no fee for member-to-member transfer of funds. If you do this, and your team member has paid you in cash, you are using earnings while avoiding a withdrawal fee in the process. So keep this in mind – if you're wanting to make a withdrawal: helping fund an account can save you 8% in fees, earn you a commission for the new account, and help out a team member! Win-win in my book 🙂
Note: Be aware, when dealing with fractions of a Bitcoin (i.e. less than 1 BTC), it is necessary to always use a ZERO in front of the decimal point. So, for example, type in 0.25 – not .25 – this is something you easily get used to, but isn't always obvious in the beginning.
Click the image to open screenshots.
Withdrawing your Bitcoin Trade Coin Club (TCC) earnings is optional, easy, and can be done anytime.
You can withdraw your earnings from either your Wallet Commission, Wallet Trade, or both – by sending funds directly to your personal wallet that has been setup in your profile.
For some new members, there can be a delay when buying Bitcoin through their wallet exchange (i.e. Coinbase). You might wish to use funds in your Wallet Commissions or Wallet Trade to fund a team member if they have not yet obtained Bitcoin to join. The team member would then simply reimburse the funds and wallet transaction fees to you via other methods, such as PayPal.
Be aware there is a flat 8% fee to transfer earnings through withdrawal. Using earnings to fund new team members can be a good strategy to avoid this fee.
Click the image to open screenshots.
Setting your Bitcoin Trade Coin Club (TCC) Trade Work On and risk level.
Every Sunday between 4:00 pm PST (5 pm MST, 6 pm CST, 7 pm EST) to Monday 3:59 pm PST (4:59 pm MST, 5:59 CST, 6:59 EST), you must set your RISK LEVEL for the week. When you do this, your "Trade Work Gears" begin turning. This is how you know you're trading – those gears are actually moving, turning. It takes only a few seconds, and it is really the one thing you must do to make money with TCC.
If you forget to set your risk level and initiate Trade Work On during this window of time, you will not realize any earnings for the week. But those trade days will not be used, and the days of trading remain the same.
The risk level you set is entirely up to you. Choose Low, Medium or High Risk and let the TCC system trade for you all week. This is what fees paid is all about…having a system that operates on your behalf, a back end office to keep track of it all and manage your Bitcoin assets, by a real company with a physical corporate office and real employees.
Re-investing your Bitcoin Trade Coin Club (TCC) earnings is optional.
There are a couple of strategies you might employ regarding your TCC earnings, and it is entirely up to you which you choose.
Optional: Re-Invest Your Earnings
If you are an Apprentice plan participant at the minimum level deposit, this option might initially be unavailable – but once your earnings accumulate, you can re-invest about every 2 or 3 days, then eventually every day for the FIRST 60 DAYS. Higher deposit amounts will generate enough earnings to re-invest daily. Reinvesting is a strategy that can increase the total amount being traded on your behalf each day, and use your earnings to acquire additional Bitcoin.
You can request withdrawal of your earnings from either your Wallet Commission, Wallet Trade, or both – by sending Bitcoin to your personal wallet (i.e. Coinbase).
Funding your Bitcoin Trade Coin Club (TCC) plan is easy if you follow a few easy steps.
When you complete your registration, you'll be logged into the TCC Dashboard and presented with the options to select and fund a plan. You can click to review details about each plan. Once your selection is decided, enter the amount required/desired for deposit PLUS the one-time 0.05 BTC registration fee.
You generate a "Hash" – In the bitcoin protocol, hash functions are part of the block hashing algorithm which is used to write new transactions into the blockchain through the mining process. Think of it sort of like an "invoice ID" that, when used by your (Coinbase) wallet or a person paying you in Bitcoin, will generate payment of your "invoice" and send the BTC funds directly to you. Hash functions are an essential part of not only the bitcoin protocol, but information security as a whole.
You copy that "Hash" code and paste it into the appropriate field in your wallet exchange account (i.e. Coinbase) in order to permit the wallet to send the funds to TCC and fund your account.
Sign up and create your Bitcoin Trade Coin Club (TCC) account.
Complete the TCC registration form carefully – as you are unable to change certain data once it is submitted.
Also, be aware that using some email accounts have proven to be problematic. Use of a gmail account will ensure a smooth registration vs. other free accounts (i.e. hotmail, yahoo, etc.) which have experienced issues. I have used my own personal (not free) email accounts, as well as gmail accounts, without issue.
Be sure to notice the "Click here to accept the terms stated in the contract" link at the bottom. Upon clicking, you can review the terms and then you must electronically sign to indicate acceptance. Then you can enter the captcha security question, and click "Save".
Once the form is saved, you will receive a confirmation email.
Click the "validate registration" button, login and you'll be presented with the option to select the desired entry level plan: Apprentice, Trader or Senior Trader – and fund your position.
Note: Should a person sign up for an account using your TCC referral link, please realize they will not be indicated as part of your network until they have funded their position.
The first step is to determine desired entry level for a Trade Coin Club (TCC) account. It should be noted that membership is not available to USA citizens as of Jan 2018.
There are three levels of entry available, and entry level should be determined solely on the level of participation with which you are comfortable. It is important to understand how the TCC works, terms of participation, risks, and benefits.
In order to participate in "marketing/team-building" to earn team bonuses, you need to sign at least two TCC members under you. If you do not wish to participate on this level, and prefer only to have the system trade on your behalf – there is no requirement to sign anyone.
You should review the TCC Terms & Conditions to make an informed decision regarding your level of involvement and participation.
0.01 Min. Bitcoin Initial Deposit
0.99 Max. Bitcoin Deposit
0.05 Membership Fee
Stop Loss: 0.35%
Contract: 8 months
Indirect: 3 Generations
Team Bonus: 8% – 2BTC Per Day
1.0 Min. Bitcoin Initial Deposit
4.99 Max. Bitcoin Deposit
0.05 Bitcoin Membership Fee
Stop Loss: 0.40%
Contract: 12 Months
Indirect: 5 Generations
Team Bonus: 9% – 10BTC Per Day
5.0 Min. Bitcoin Initial Deposit
No Max. Bitcoin Initial Deposit
0.05 Bitcoin Membership Fee
Stop Loss: 0.45%
Contract: 12 Months
Indirect: 8 Generations
Team Bonus: 10% – 15BTC Per Day
The next step is to obtain an amount of Bitcoin sufficient to join the Trade Coin Club (TCC) at the desired level.
You need to setup your own free bitcoin wallet, as you will need a wallet to purchase bitcoin to join the TCC, also for transferring future TCC earnings, and/or purchases of BTC in the future. Your public wallet address will be entered into your TCC account profile.
Coinbase exchange wallet is my personal preference. Their reputation is solid, and exchange rates reasonable. However, as explained in FAQs: How Do I Acquire Bitcoins, I use the Coinbase wallet for purchases of bitcoin and only leave a small amount in this wallet. I also have a Blockchain wallet which is more secure, and what I use for storage of larger amounts of bitcoin. Unfortunately, Blockchain does not offer the ability to buy bitcoin. This is full explained in the FAQs.
www.coinbase.com (exchange wallet)
www.bitstamp.com (exchange wallet)
www.luno.com (exchange wallet)
www.BuyCoins.me (USA credit cards)
www.coinmama.com (global credit cards)
www.paxful.com (multiple payment options)
www.cashtocrypto.com (buy with cash)
www.bitcoinatmradar.com (BTC ATM LOCATOR)


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"The disclosures that Edward Snowden reveals don't only expose a threat to our privacy but to our democracy itself. When the most important decisions being made affecting all of us are made in secret, we lose our ability to check the powers that control," Poitras said during her acceptance speech. "Thank you to Edward Snowden for his courage, and for the many other whistleblowers, and I share this with Glenn Greenwald and other journalists who are exposing truth."
Snowden has been charged with treason and will spend the rest of his life in jail if he is ever brought to the U.S. Snowden is currently living in Russia and Poitras says the film was made in secret and edited in Germany.


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90s Movies You Loved As a Child That Just Don't Hold Up
List Rules Vote up the movies you used to love.. but yeah, now that you think about it, are really just awful.
Movies are an integral part of childhood. We can all remember the first movie we saw in the theater, the first one we tried to watch when our parents weren't looking, and the ones that moved us or even shaped who we are today. For millennials, most of their movie memories from their impressionable years were made during the '90s - but those films don't always hold up well today.
A funny thing happens: we grow up, and suddenly not all the movies we adored when we were kids hold up decades later to our adult minds, imaginations, and high standards. You might have thought Independence Day rocked back in the day, but would you go for it now? When is the last time one of your friends suggested a Blair Witch Project evening? You see what we're getting at.A lot of the movies on the following pages still have their defenders, so don't be a hater... vote it down instead of up. The ones hovering near the top are the movies you feel just don't hold up for whatever reason. Is one of your childhood favorites on the list?
"Inspector Gadget" Should Go, Go (Gadget) Away
You loved the cartoon Inspector Gadget, so Disney smelled dollar signs and crafted this live-action version starring Matthew Broderick as the bumbling titular security guard. You might have given this a pass back in the day because you were still high on the fumes from the popular cartoon, but let's be honest: this live-action update is charmless and most of the gags fall flat. They don't get any better over a decade later.Rotten Tomatoes score: 21%
Actors: Michelle Trachtenberg, Matthew Broderick, Andy Dick, Mr. T, Rupert Everett, + more
Initial Release: 1999
Directed by: David Kellogg
Produced by: Jon Avnet, Roger Birnbaum, Andy Heyward, Jordan Kerner, Jonathan Glickman
Screenplay by: Zak Penn, Kerry Ehrin
Genres (Film): Science Fiction, Family, Comedy, Action/Adventure, Superhero movie
Rated: PG (USA)
Also Ranked
#57 on The Best Disney Live-Action Movies
#18 on The Best '90s Superhero Movies
Remember how excited you were when you heard that George Lucas was finally doing the Star Wars prequels? Everyone got in touch with their inner geek and a new generation was ready to go to a galaxy far, far away. Then they realized it was about... trade agreements? Treaties? Something? Bueller?
Sure, Darth Maul was supercool, but you had that kid playing Anakin Skywalker and an obnoxious alien named Jar Jar Binks who spoke in some sort of Rastafarian baby talk.Rotten Tomatoes score: 57%
Actors: Natalie Portman, Keira Knightley, Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Samuel L. Jackson, + more
Initial Release: 1999
Directed by: George Lucas
Produced by: Rick McCallum
Screenplay by: George Lucas
Genres (Film): Fantasy, Science Fiction, Family, Adventure Film, Action Film
Rated: PG (USA)
Also Ranked
#54 on The Greatest Film Scores of All Time
#63 on The Best Science Fiction Action Movies
#20 on The Best Movies of 1999
#95 on The Best Alien Movies Ever Made
More Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom MenaceThe Insane Downward Spiral Behind The Making Of The Phantom Menace Why Does E.T. Make A Cameo In Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?
1998's "Godzilla" Ain't So Great
Remember how excited you were when you found out that America was finally making its own Godzilla film? The ads teased the creature for months with only a glimpse of his foot. Then you saw the movie and, as much as you wanted to like it, you realized that the giant lizard looked all wrong and he/she/it laid eggs and hatched little baby Godzillas.
Today, you would either go old school with one of the Japanese movies or enjoy the King of Monster's eight minutes of screen time in the more recent remake, but few would let this one roar to life in the ol' Blu-ray player.Rotten Tomatoes score: 16%
Actors: Matthew Broderick, Hank Azaria, Jean Reno, Harry Shearer, Lance Reddick, + more
Initial Release: 1998
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Produced by: Dean Devlin
Screenplay by: Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich
Genres (Film): Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction, Action Film
Rated: 12+ (RU), PG-13 (USA), UK: PG
Also Ranked
#9 on The Scariest Giant Monster Movies
#78 on The Greatest Disaster Movies of All Time
#70 on The Best Movies of 1998
Tim Burton seemed like the perfect director to bring Gotham City to life in Batman and Batman Returns. Director Joel Schumacher tried to keep the momentum going with a new Batman (Val Kilmer) and the introduction of Robin (Chris O'Donnell) in Batman Forever, but it was the beginning of the end for Batman as we knew him.
Sure, the movie still made a lot at the box office and you dug Jim Carrey as Riddler, but can you imagine firing up this neon-colored, homoerotic mess today, after having seen Burton's films and the Christopher Nolan trilogy? Batman somehow went from the Dark Knight to some kind of fetish cosplayer with a bulging codpiece and a sidekick to match.Rotten Tomatoes score: 41%
Actors: Nicole Kidman, Drew Barrymore, Jim Carrey, Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, + more
Initial Release: 1995
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Produced by: Tim Burton, Peter Macgregor-Scott
Screenplay by: Akiva Goldsman, Lee Batchler, Janet Scott Batchler
Genres (Film): Fantasy, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Action Film, Action/Adventure, + more
Rated: PG-13 (USA)
Also Ranked
#77 on The Greatest Comic Book Movies of All Time
#76 on The Best Superhero Movies Ever Made
#40 on The Best Movies of 1995
#42 on The Best Superhero Movie Sequels


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2015 Annual Meeting
Interactive Microscopy: Medical Liver Biopsy Interpretation by Histologic Pattern
Room CC 305, March 24 2015, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
John Hart
Educational Objective
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Learn diagnostic criteria for selected pathologic entities in Liver Pathology.
- Develop an approach to the differential diagnosis in selected entities in Liver Pathology.
- Apply appropriate ancillary tests utilized in the evaluation of selected entities in Liver Pathology.
Session Credits: CME = 1.5 / SAMs = N/A
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KOA Inc. Welcomes BIG4 Execs from Australia
November 3, 2010 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on KOA Inc. Welcomes BIG4 Execs from Australia
Two top executives with Australia's leading camping company, BIG4 Holiday Parks, were in Billings, Mont., this week to visit the home of Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA).
New BIG4 Holiday Parks Chairman Gavin Farrell and CEO Ray Schleibs came to Billings just weeks after a large contingent of KOA officials, including KOA President Pat Hittmeier and CEO Jim Rogers, and KOA campground owners from throughout North America visited New Zealand and Australia. While in Christchurch, New Zealand, the KOA group attended the first-ever joint conference of BIG4 and Top 10 Holiday Parks. Top 10 Holiday Parks is the leading campground network in New Zealand, according to a news release.
"We've enjoyed a wonderful relationship for many years now with our sister camping companies on the other side of the world," said KOA CEO Jim Rogers. "Those relationships have led to BIG4 purchasing KOA's KampSight campground operating system, which they call PAM (Park Accommodation Management)."
Rogers said KOA is also benefiting from BIG4's world-class expertise in campground accommodations management.
"BIG4 Holiday Parks owners are experts when it comes to the management of campground accommodations," Rogers said. "Their willingness to share their knowledge with us as we rapidly expand our KOA Lodge accommodation offerings has been a huge benefit to the KOA system."
An earlier idea exchange also led to BIG4 adopting KOA's premiere camping event, Come Kamp & Care With Us Weekend, which is held the second weekend each May. At BIG4, the event is called Come Camp With BIG4 and is scheduled for this Friday (Nov. 5) at BIG4 Holiday Parks throughout Australia.
Farrell, BIG4's new chairman, will also attend next week's Kampgrounds of America Annual International Convention in Savannah, Ga. Farrell also owns a BIG4 Holiday Park, BIG4 Beachlands Holiday Park, near Perth, Australia.
BIG4 Holiday Parks is the premiere franchise group comprised of more than 180 holiday parks across Australia. The group provides a range of high-quality accommodation options from powered ensuite sites for caravan and motor homes to luxury cabins. BIG4 Holiday Parks' BIG4 Club has over 170,000 active members. For more information, go to www.big4.com/au.
Large KOA Delegation Heading 'Down Under'
October 8, 2010 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Large KOA Delegation Heading 'Down Under'
A group of 27 Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) executives and campground owners is on its way to Christchurch, New Zealand, to join more than 350 owners and operators of campgrounds in New Zealand and Australia at a joint conference of BIG4 Holiday Parks and Top 10 Holiday Parks, according to a news release.
"We've had a longstanding relationship with our counterparts on the other side of the world, and we felt it was time to bring some of our top KOA owners over to exchange ideas and expand our camping horizons," said Jim Rogers, KOA chairman and CEO and the group leader, with KOA President Pat Hittmeier, of the KOA contingent. The group includes KOA owners from both the United States and Canada.
The relationship goes far beyond an idea exchange. Earlier this year, BIG4 Holiday Parks of Australia adopted KOA's KampSight campground operating system as its software for centralized online reservations, renaming their version of the industry-leading system BIG4 PAM (Park Accommodation Management).
"While we certainly had something to offer BIG4 in the way of technical expertise, we look forward to learning from their vast experience with accommodations camping," Rogers said. "They have been managing accommodations such as lodges on their parks for a very long time, and they do it very, very well."
The Christchurch conference also celebrates the success of both BIG4 and Top 10, which have both experienced growth in recent months. BIG4 Holiday Parks has increased its revenue by 5.5% to more than $270.5 million.
To reflect on the combination of shared experience the three groups will bring to the conference, and the support that comes from the relationship they have, the conference will be run under the banner of 'Together we achieve more."
With keynote presentations being made by Hittmeier; Peter Blackwell, CEO of AAA Tourism New Zealand; and Stuart Lamont, business development manager of the Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia (CRVA) amongst others, attendees will be treated to information from some of the industry's most knowledgeable sources across Australia, New Zealand and America.
BIG4 Holiday Parks Acting CEO James Shearer, said he looks forward to marking the Group's success alongside TOP 10 Holiday Parks and Kampgrounds of America and is excited to see what each group can contribute.
"A joint conference is a new concept to BIG4 Holiday Parks and one we're really looking forward to. Following in the pioneering spirit of the original BIG4 Parks who decided to band together because 'the whole is greater than the sum of the parks', we will use our combined knowledge and experiences to support the industry even more on both sides of the world," said James.
Those attending from KOA include:
- Jim and Sandy Rogers, KOA Inc.
- Pat Hittmeier, KOA Inc.
- Diane and Scott King, Springfield, Mo., KOA
- Sam Shevat and Renee Scialdo-Shevat, Herkimer Diamond, N.Y. KOA
- Mike Bell, San Diego Metro KOA
- Guenter and Theresa Kippschull, Fort Collins, Colo., KOAs
- Matt, Jeffrey and Catherine Stovold, Toronto North, Ontario KOA
- Amy and Tony Raposo, Barrie, Ontario, KOA
- Joe and Rhonda Landis, Dayton, Ohio, KOA
- David and Susan Barton, 1000 Islands Ivy Lea, Ontario, KOA
- Kristie and Michael Kuper, Thunder Bay, Ontario, KOA
- Barbara and Jerry Dale, Manchester, Tenn., KOA
- Hope Perkins and Nick Harrison, Elhart/Middlebury, Ind., KOA
KOA has 475 locations in the United States and Canada.
BIG4 Holiday Parks is a franchise group comprising more than 180 holiday parks across Australia. The group provides a range of high-quality accommodation options from powered ensuite sites for caravan and motor homes to luxury cabins. BIG4 Holiday Parks' BIG4 Club has over 170,000 active members.
Australia's BIG4 Holiday Parks Execs on U.S. Tour
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Des Watts, one of the founding members of BIG4 Holiday Parks of Australia, is part of a contingent of Australian camping experts on a tour of the United States that will include a stop Nov. 18-20 at Kampgrounds of America's (KOA) annual Convention in Houston, Texas.
There will be more than 10 BIG4 Holiday Parks represented at the KOA Convention this year, according to a news release.
Watts, owner of several BIG4 Holiday Parks in Australia, was one of the original four park owners who, in 1978, decided to combine forces to better market their camping properties and amenities to Australians.
BIG4 Holiday Parks is now the leading chain of holiday parks in Australia, with more than 180 individually owned and operated parks. BIG4's Holiday Park Club membership stands at more than 176,000 members, and the parks host more than 4 million visitors each year.
BIG4 provides a wide variety of high-quality accommodations throughout Australia, including full-service, luxury cabins
The BIG4 contingent at the KOA Convention will also once again include BIG4 Chairman Rodger Powell. Powell also attended last year's KOA Convention in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
BIG4 Holiday Parks has had close ties with KOA for the past five years. KOA CEO and Chairman Jim Rogers and his wife, Sandy, recently returned from BIG4's National Conference in Alice Springs, Australia.
Josh Bell, a member of the Bell family which owns both the San Diego Metro KOA in California and the Grand Canyon/Williams KOA in Arizona, was recently named general manager of park systems for BIG4. Bell has spent the last year in Australia working as a liaison between BIG4 and KOA, primarily working on transitioning BIG4 to KOA's KampSight campground operating system.
KOA recently signed an exclusive 10-year agreement with BIG4 to share intellectual property.
"The agreement will accelerate the progress of these two world-leading outdoor hospitality organizations," said Rogers.
As part of the agreement, BIG4 recently purchased the KampSight system from KOA and plans to develop the system to better fit BIG4's needs. BIG4 will call their system PAM, for Park Accommodation Manager.
"We're planning to give the operating system a facelift," Bell said of his new duties. "We've got 30 BIG4 Holiday Parks ready to go with PAM right now. It's going to change the way Holiday Parks in Australia do business, and it all started with KOA. It's nice having a great partner like that in the states."
While in the United States, the BIG4 group will also be visiting the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) Convention in underway this week in Orlando, Fla., and a variety of campground locations.


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Serving patients of Dermatology Associates as well as physicians in the community at large, MOHS Surgery of Morris is directed by Dr. Subhadra Shah and supported by her staff of nurses, patient liaisons and laboratory technicians. All procedures are performed in a modern surgical facility that has been specifically designed for this very specialized type of procedure and is physically independent from the Dermatology Associates suite of offices located a floor above.
MOHS Micrographic Surgery is a precise tissue-sparing technique for the removal of skin cancers that was developed in the 1960's by Dr. Frederick Mohs at the University of Wisconsin. Performed under local anesthesia, it offers the highest potential cure rate ( 99%), as well as superior cosmetic results, as the least amount of tissue is removed. A unique characteristic of this procedure is that the physician, because of the specialized type of training that is required to master it, serves as surgeon, pathologist and reconstructive surgeon. Read More »
Subhadra Shah, M.D. received her medical degree after graduating from the 6 year accelerated premedical - medical program of Pennsylvania State University and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She completed a residency in dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in MOHS Micrographic Surgery at Harvard Medical School's Lahey Clinic affiliate in Boston.Read More »


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The Sales-Tax Effect on Amazon: Nada
Amazon has long drawn hackles from bricks-and-mortar retailers that allege the Seattle Web giant enjoyed an unfair advantage in states where it didn't have to collect sales tax. That advantage came to an end recently when Amazon began collecting sales tax in Pennsylvania and Texas and in California starting over the past weekend.
But it may not matter anymore. A new survey by Wells Fargo analyst Matt Nemer showed that consumers in Texas, the second most populous state in the nation, essentially haven't changed their buying habits since the online sales tax went into effect in July.
Mr. Nemer found that among 1,000 Texans surveyed in September, 27% shopped regularly on Amazon.com, down from 30% in June. That, he noted, was within the margin of error of 3% to 4%.


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Jewish Home Network
As part of a our adult education programme, we organise shiurim / Torah Classes on a topic of your choice in the comfort of your home. The home atmosphere is ideal for open discussion and debate, and the topic is of your choice.
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3. Invite your friends for an intellectually stimulating evening
4. Provide light refreshments
The Jewish Home Network is a wonderful opportunity to learn in the comfort of your own home. You don't feel inhibited or embarrassed to ask questions and you know all the people. A shiur in the home brings blessing to the home.
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- Proof of the existence of G‑d.
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- Why do bad things happen to good people?
- Reincarnation and Resurrection
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- The Chosen People – chosen for what?
- The deeper meaning of the Shema
- The Afterlife
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- Jewish Bioethics and cloning
- Do I have to be observant to be a good Jew?
- Antisemitism – is it a law of nature?
- The A to Z of a Friday night table
- Tefillin and Mezuzah – the inside story
- The Lucky Dip – the meaning of Mikvah
- Is the Redeemer coming to Zion and should we say Amen?
- The Golden Chain of Tradition – an overview of the development of Jewish law from Moses to modern day.
- Maimonides – the 13 Principles of Faith
- A Tale of Two Souls – an introduction to Tanya
- Why keep Kosher
- Coping with anger and character development the Chassidic way
- Dealing with our kids
- The Torah response to Terrorism
- Priorities in Giving Charity – who comes first?
- The Kabbalistic meaning of the Alef – Bet.
- A Guided Tour through the Shabbat morning service.
- The Holy Sites of Israel.
- Trials and Tribulations – is life one big test?
- Infertility and Halachah
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Pioneering on a Beaver scale
Pioneering is one of the key aspects of scouting.
However full-scale pioneering with Beavers could be, let's say, a little hazardous.
That didn't stop 1st Shepperton (St Nicholas) Beavers, who had a go at pioneering in miniature.
Spelthorne District SASU helped them out with an evening learning pioneering techniques using bamboo canes and rubber bands.
The basic principle of building up weight-supporting structures based on triangles was explained and demonstrated, and after a little instruction, and more than a little adult supervision (canes and rubber bands are very tempting to six-to-eight-year-olds!) they quickly learned the techniques of strapping together lengths of wood to make very lightweight structures able to support many times their own weight. There were cheers when Keith Brewer managed to balance four house bricks on a structure comprising just nine lengths of cane.
Working in three groups, the session ended with the structures being linked together between tables with three lengths of string to show how simply a very effective bridge can be made to cross a ravine.
Beaver leader Heather Morris had never heard her Beavers so quiet nor seen them concentrating so hard, and we're pleased to report all canes and rubber bands are accounted for — and no Beaver was harmed in the process!
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Katrina reaches into the Ninth District
Published November 1, 2005 | November 2005 issue
Hurricane Katrina brought terrible death and destruction to Gulf states. Many lives and billions of dollars worth of property were destroyed. The effects are far-reaching and will be felt for a long time.
The Ninth District felt some discomfort, mostly from the disruption of the major ports in southern Louisiana, which wreaked havoc on a major transportation mode for district exports and imports.
Almost a tenth of all export freight tonnage from Minnesota—mostly grain—heads for Louisiana ports on Mississippi River barges. When those barges return, important commodities come with them, primarily fertilizer and road salt.
The Mississippi is a crucial export route for agricultural producers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Barges carried 12.9 million tons of commodities from Minnesota in 2004. More than 60 percent of the Minnesota grain raised for export and 50 percent of the fertilizer used in the state are carried by barge to and from the three major Louisiana ports in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lake Charles (see chart). About 585 facilities at these ports include grain elevators, berthing accommodations, handling equipment for petroleum and bulk commodities, intermodal transfer facilities, transit sheds, warehouses and repair plants.
The timing of the disaster probably could not have been worse as agricultural producers in the district are harvesting bountiful crops of corn, soybeans and wheat. According to Jerry Fruin, an extension specialist in transportation at the University of Minnesota, the two biggest months for crop shipping from Minnesota are September and October. In addition, farmers need to apply fertilizer before the snow covers the ground. Barges returning from southern Louisiana to Minnesota ports are filled with 1.2 million tons of fertilizer and 600,000 tons of salt annually. The disruption of road salt deliveries may make for some slippery roads this winter.
All is not doom and gloom in the district. Repairs to the shipping channels and port facilities are occurring, and this catastrophe should affect transporting only this year's harvest. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to alleviate the disruption by providing incentives for alternative grain storage and encouraging alternative transportation routes to reduce congestion. Meanwhile, producers in the Dakotas and Montana primarily use rail cars bound for West Coast ports to export commodities. Producers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan use rail or ships on the Great Lakes to move heavy cargo, primarily iron ore.


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Anura Perera (Kenya)
- Kenya
A lifetime member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Anura Perera began his diverse career in engineering, business, and philanthropy as a student in his hometown of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Upon completion of his rigorous training, Anura Perera moved to Zambia to take a position as an engineer and sales professional with a Caterpillar distributor, where he maintained and sold various types of construction equipment.Following this period, Anura Perera sought to expand his interests into the areas of shipbuilding and the installation of communications networks. Through his George Phylnormel Foundation, Anura Perera has helped to fund and construct the Nairobi Buddhist Temple in Nairobi, Kenya. In addition, Anura Perera and the George Phylnormel Foundation have proven indispensable to spiritual healer and teacher Bhante Wimala in his efforts to rebuild homes for survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.Today, Anura Perera splits his time between duties for the George Phylnormel Foundation and Singapore aerospace manufacturer Raycom Aerospace Pte Ltd. As Chairman of Raycom Aerospace, Anura Perera trains his attention on business development opportunities from Raycom Aerospace in the Middle East and other locations around the world. Recently, Anura Perera participated in the MOU deal between Raycom Aerospace and Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), which will ensure the development of an SME precision engineering infrastructure in the Al Ain aerospace cluster.


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Do you remember your first summer job?
Well, my first high school job was a 40 hour shift complete with mopping floors and working a drive through window.
"May I help you? Would you like fries with your order?" I said into the speaker.
A few days into my new position, I decided to eat a burger myself, but a second wave of customers piled into the lobby.
We were suddenly covered up with drooling, hungry patrons who were on their lunch hour, too.
So, I wrapped my half-eaten burger and put in on the warmer tray behind the fresh burgers.
"Thank you and have a good day. That will be $3.99. Was that a Diet Coke?�
�Drop an order of onion rings," I called to my co worker in charge of tacos and French fries.
"Ketchup? Yes, we have mustard, too."
After a 30-miunte drill of selling burger, fries, and drinks, I returned to retrieve my hamburger from the warming tray.
But, it was gone!
At that moment, a man walked up to the lobby counter carrying a sack.
"Excuse me,� he announced with attitude. �It seems my hamburger is half-eaten. There are several bites in this bun.�
"Umm�Yes, We are so sorry. What did you order?" I asked, taking the paper bag from the man.
Handing the white-collar gentleman his hot burger and his refund for my poor service, my boss proceeded to inquire about how this had happened in the first place.
On my next job (a few weeks later) I worked in a snack bar at a grocery store. I embarked on making my first milkshake.
Taking a large paper cup, I filled it with ice cream.
With the chocolate syrup in the mixture, I attempted to prepare the shake by placing the paper cup up against the metal blades.
Ice cream coated walls. Mixture everywhere. Chocolate syrup dripping from my face.
The cup was torn into a million pieces. No one told me about the container used for mixing all milkshakes.
The following week (surprise! surprise!) management moved me to another position at the diner as a hostess.
I was in charge of seating customers at their tables, saying, "Your waitress will be with you shortly."
I was also put in charge of the toaster and buttering slices of bread. I could make the best toast in the restaurant.
Such responsibility. It makes me heady with pride.
Soon, I was promoted to the candy department inside the store.
For the first few days I enjoyed working in the candy department, until one day when I forgot to turn off the popcorn machine.
The kernels swirled in the hot oil and smoke billowed into the produce department.
The building was evacuated, but there was no fire. Just me, hot with embarrassment.
Amazingly, my special touch, or lack thereof, did not keep me from trying other jobs.
I learned important lessons that summer.
I discovered that certain skills do not always come naturally. Many must be learned.
I went on to take other jobs during my teen years and actually acquired some useful skills.
One of them is perseverance -- never, never, giving up, even when you watch one job go up in smoke.
There�s always another try, or another job!
Okay, I may never run a grocery store, but honey, I can still make the best toast in town.
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Some features require Internet access; fees may apply. Blu-ray recorder required for burning Blu-ray discs. Video output to VR headset requires Mac computer with discrete graphics running macOS High Sierra. 27-inch iMac with Radeon Pro 580 graphics recommended. HEVC and HEIF support require macOS High Sierra.
What's New
Version 10.4.5
• Improves performance when generating waveforms for clips with no audio channels
• Improves stability when sending a project to Compressor using the keyboard shortcut Shift-Command-E
• Improves stability when pasting Arabic or Hebrew text into a title
• Improves stability when switching tabs in the Timeline Index
Introduced in Version 10.4.4
Workflow extensions
• Extend the capabilities of Final Cut Pro with third-party extensions that open directly within the app interface
• Drag and drop clips between the extension window, browser, and timeline
• Connect to existing third-party accounts to access projects, download media, and purchase content
• Deep integration allows extensions to control timeline playback, navigation, clip markers, and more
• Workflow extensions include tools for collaboration (Frame.io), stock media (Shutterstock), and asset management (CatDV)
Batch share
• Export and transcode multiple clips in the browser — with or without a camera LUT — for fast turnaround of dailies and other reviews
• Select and export multiple projects
• Combine batch sharing with bundles to encode multiple files to multiple formats in one step
• Monitor export progress in the background tasks window
Video noise reduction
• Apply the high-quality, drag-and-drop noise reduction effect to reduce grain and video noise
• Use simple controls to quickly adjust the look and amount of noise reduction
• Easily change processing order by dragging the noise reduction effect in the inspector
• The viewer shows the noise reduction effect when paused and disables the effect when skimming for optimal performance
• Apply 360° noise reduction to 360° video clips while preserving a flawless seam
Timecode window
• View project and source timecode in one or more floating timecode windows
• Resize the timecode window and drag any one to a second screen
• Choose to display clip names and role names
• Color coding in the timecode window matches the colors of roles in the timeline
Comparison Viewer
• Open the Comparison Viewer to reference other frames for consistent color grading across your project
• Quickly select the previous or next clip in the timeline as your reference frame
• Save any image to the frame browser to reference it later in the Comparison Viewer
Tiny Planet
• Select the Tiny Planet mapping option when adding 360º video to a non-360° project to create interesting spherical looks
• Use the roll and tilt parameters to wrap your tiny planet effect into an infinite cylinder
• Adjust the pan parameter to move your subject horizontally within the tiny planet
• Animate the field of view to transition from a close up to a satellite view flying high above your footage
• Give 360° titles and generators a powerfully warped look by applying the Tiny Planet mapping option
Other new features
• View, edit, and deliver closed captions in the SRT format, which is used by a wide range of websites including Facebook
• Choose to burn closed captions into your video to ensure they appear at all times during playback
• When dragging in the timeline to select a secondary storyline, you can now select individual clips or the entire secondary storyline
• Instantly turn any photo or video into a comic book illustration using Comic filter then refine the comic book look with simple controls to adjust ink edges, fill, and smoothness
Ratings and Reviews
Review from a recent Premiere Pro Convert!
I have used Adobe Premiere Pro for the longest time when I need to do the TV commercials for the company I work for. We got so tired or paying the monthly fee (including fee hikes all the time) that we decided to look for another program. I wanted something that was on the same level as Premiere Pro (or better), but I also wanted it to be a little easier to use. Premiere Pro is such a hard program to get used to. The learning curve is extremely unforgiving, so when we decided on Final Cut Pro I wasn't really thrilled, I had visions of learning Premiere Pro.
Let me tell you… not only does this program have all the features i'm used to from Adobe, it was actually fun learning how to use it! I like the face that Final Cut is very straight forward, Adobe had menu's upon menu's of junk everywhere. Apple made this program very clean user friendly. With just the function alone, I feel that it has cut my editing time by a lot. I don't know why I never gave it a shot before! There aren't any real downsides that I can think of yet, I'm sure I'll come across something that is annoying. Mostly I just need to watch some videos and read information on how to use this program so I can learn all the ins and outs.
If you are looking for a program that is not only easy enough for a novice to use but something powerful for a professional also than look no further!
Don't beleive all the negativity, a remarkable NLE
When the revamped Final Cut Pro X first dropped, it upset many longtime users. There were legitimate issues at the time, with many features missing and an entirely new program to learn for editors that knew FCP like the back of their hands. Add to this the fact that Apple handled the update inelegantly, and it was quite the firestorm. However, that's not Final Cut Pro X today.
Today Final Cut Pro X is an outstanding NLE. I think it's the best in the business. When it comes to Final Cut, and Apple in general, there is a lot of schadenfreude out there. It can be hard to filter out the legitimate complaints. Try FCPX and see for yourself that it is far, far from "iMovie for prosumers". It's a great program for prosumers who want more than iMovie can offer, no doubt, but it's also a superb tool for pros. Just ask the many that rely on it daily to edit television and film projects.
BTW: When you see a review that says "basically iMovie", "very limited functionality", or "not for professionals", you can trust the reivewer either doesn't know how to use the product (likely) or has an agenda in favor of Adobe (also likely). Given the number of commercials, documentaries, and feature films that have been edited using FCPX in just the last few months, it's safe to say it's neither iMovie or very limited. Just check with some of Hollywood's best filmmakers to see if it's "not for pros".
A New Powerhouse
Seven years ago I left Final Cut Pro as my preferred editing suite, as many editors did at the time, for Adobe Premiere. I recently revisited Final Cut Pro X when I heard great things about their 10.4 update and….wow! I am honestly speechless at the vast amount of improvements made to this software. The developers really have done a fantastic job with this latest version of FCPX and I am blown away at how much more efficient and optimized the editing process has become, especially when compared to Premiere.
I went ahead and jumped into this software after a few short tutorials and found myself saving about an hour of time when compared to a similar video I recently edited in Premiere and this was after just getting started! Further, the export time was a little more than twice as fast as Premiere! I could go on and on here (I may make a video about this) but I am intrigued and exited for the future of my editing process. I'm not ready to jump ship from Premiere just yet but I am definitely making both Premiere and Final Cut Pro a part of my workflow now.
HUGE thanks to the developers for making Final Cut Pro X 10.4 easy to navigate, fresh and exciting, streamlined, professional and making the combined performance of FCP and Macs a powerhouse of a editing workstation!
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The first "season" of OpenAlpha ran from July 2005 (yes, really) until about February 2007. The external links in the Show Notes below are highly likely to be broken as game companies discontinue sites for older titles, or free software I talk about falls off the internet. If you are looking for something specific I talked about back in the day, shoot me an email and I'll see if I can hook you up with the file/save/software. Enjoy!
Now that the hype is over, it's time to see how the latest Star Wars games stand on their own. OpenAlpha.tv takes a look at the Episode III PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS game, as well as Lego Star Wars. As a follow-up segment, Open Alpha delves into the problems with the blue Lego Star Wars PS2 disc and how to overcome it. Show notes. (10:38)
Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games continue to grow in popularity, partially due to the increase in broadband availability and the increased complexity of the worlds available to explore. Jenn takes a look at what's out now, what's fun, what's free, and what's up with services like IGE. Show notes. (13:00)
Jenn's going to San Francisco! This is a quick interim episode dedicated to the ways she'll kill time on the plane with her Nintendo DS and PSP with the ScummVM and 1.50 firmware. Think of it as a teaser until full production can resume when she gets back. Show notes. (5:44)
Jenn's first solo release (meaning she taught herself Premiere Pro, lighting, the whole deal) covers the basics of the PSP and some launch titles. The episode ends rather abruptly, but that is normal and not a bad download. Show notes. (8:11)
Jenn takes a break from sleeping off mono and playing games to record this brief holiday episode. She's got a (slightly) evil gift giving tip and announces the first ever OpenAlpha contest! Show notes. (4:41)
Jenn answers a selection of viewer mail! DS vs. PSP? 360 vs PSP?? And what's up with Digital Fishing??? She also warns the contest winner that they've got a few days to claim their prize before the next OpenAlpha release. Show notes. (9:28)
Jenn walks through the basics of World of Warcraft, from getting started, to common tasks, adding UI Mods, and de-mystifying 'Aggro' with finger puppets. She also reviews the WoW Atlas, declares the winner of Hello Kitty's Cube Frenzy, AND announces a new live WoW show with Darren from Hak. 5. Show notes. (23:55)
Jenn takes a look at the Logitech PlayGear Pocket, offers up some money saving PSP tips, and goes into the fun she's been having with the PSP Lua player and PSP Golf with extra map packs. Also, she's a guest on April's Hak.5 so be sure to check it out! Show notes. (8:45)
(the following could possibly be deemed NSFW if girls dancing and fighting in skimpy outfits would get you in trouble. Don't say I didn't warn you!) This is the only surviving clip I have from E3 2004 when I first tried to do a gaming show online. Take a look and stop by the website at openalpha.tv to give your say on the new booth babe rules! More to come from the floor of E3 when Jenn gets settled in LA. Could be deemed NSFW if girls dancing/fighting in skimpy outfits would get you in trouble. Don't say I didn't warn you! Show notes. (13:50)
Jenn takes a first look at the Nintendo Wii and some of the various tech demos available on the floor. More from E3 to come including an in-depth look at some first party games and titles Jenn is looking forward to this holiday season. Show notes. (6:14)
At E3 Jenn got a few minutes to chat with Al Lowe. Most of you might know him from a little series called 'Leisure Suit Larry'… except for the last one. He had nothing to do with that. Al talks about his new game development venture, iBase Entertainment, good ol' Larry, a very strange path to becoming a game designer, and the state of the industry today. A cramped restaurant booth may not be a scenic interview spot but the conversation was definitely worthwhile. Show notes. (11:33)
To close out the last dedicated E3 episode Jenn gets guided tours through Crysis, Obsidian Edge, Flight Simulator X, and talks with a Microsoft Rep about things to watch for on the horizon including the presently ethereal 'Live Anywhere' service. Show notes. (12:48)
On Jenn's birthday (today!) she put together a rambling one-shot piece to answer some more FAQs to lead into the new monthly schedule as well as a new Feedback portion of the show. Also *gasp* World of Warcraft! Show notes. (10:08)
In this first music game episode Jenn takes a look at beatmania on the PS2 and some of the games it inspires on the PC and PSP. She also takes a stroll down memory lane to the first music game she can remember playing. All the progam links can be found in the show notes. (17:45)
Jenn takes a time out from playing with her new toys to share her thoughts on the 360's Live service while taking a closer look at the Wii friends system and Excite Truck. All the links and friend codes can be found in the show notes. (13:40)
Jenn takes a road trip to Virginia and enjoys surfing the Wii Channels and playing with the new Wii Remote Straps as well as some less than graceful replacements. Show notes. (14:09)


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September 8, 2011 Board Meeting Agenda
Franchise Tax Board Meeting
Thursday, September 8, 2011, 1:30 p.m.
Franchise Tax Board
9646 Butterfield Way
Town Center, Gerald Goldberg Auditorium
Sacramento, CA 95827
Open Session
Item 1. Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the July 7, 2011, Board meeting – Board approval.
Item 2. EDR Update
Item 3. Security Update
Item 4. FIRM Update
Item 5. Regulation Matters
Proposed Regulation 19266 (FIRM) – Staff report.
Item 6. Administrative Matters
- 2012/13 Budget Change Proposals - Board approval.
- Contracts over $1 million – Board approval
- Personal Income Tax Collections.
Item 7. Executive Officer's Time
Executive Officer's opportunity to report on matters of interest to the Board.
Item 8. Board Members' Time
Members' opportunity to raise other matters of interest.
Closed Session
Item A.
Closed session to allow the Board to confer with and receive advice from legal counsel regarding pending litigation, within the meaning of Government Code section 11126, subdivision (e)(2), including Nordstrom, Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board. Closed session is authorized by Government Code section 11126, subdivision (e)(1).
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Judy Provost, a psychologist and personal counselor at Rollins College in Winter Park, has watched the problems and progress of freshmen during a decade of counseling at the college. She divides the challenges faced by freshmen into four types:
-- Achieving physical independence by making one's own decisions about how to spend time and money.
-- Achieving emotional independence. ''When you have a bad day at home, most people have a sanctuary to go back to called family. Here, you may have a bad day, and most of the time for the first few months you don't really have a support system,'' she said.


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Earlier this year, the Trinidad and Tobago District relaunched Children's Bible Quizzing. Immediately, eight churches and 49 quizzers formed their Bible study groups and prepared for competitions on 1 and 2 Samuel.
Just as district preparations were being made for the 2017-2018 quiz cycle, doors began to open that would propel quizzing even further. In August, retired school teacher Judy Lucas reached out to the district to lend her support.
Lucas spent five weeks in Trinidad sharing her Bible quizzing experience. Workshops were held on each of the Trinidad and Tobago District's four zones, with 20 coaches and 60 quizzers participating from both islands. At the workshops, coaches and quizzers were supplied with Nazarene Publishing House quizzing materials on the book of Matthew, tote bags, highlighters, and other items as Lucas shared methods for teaching Scripture and Bible memorization.
"The Trinidad and Tobago District is extremely appreciative of the support of Ms. Lucas to Children's Bible Quizzing and the contributions of all those who support CBQ," said Alvilene Williams, district children's Bible quizzing director. "We look forward to connecting with other districts in the Caribbean English Field to further promote and develop Children's Bible Quizzing on the region."
The first district meet for the Matthew cycle was held 11 November at Caribbean Nazarene College. It was the culmination of the four weekends of zonal workshops. Leslie Hart, global Children's Bible Quizzing director, attended for five days.
"While there, we benefited from her wealth of experience in Bible quizzing; and she also served as the quizmaster for the very exciting tournament," Williams said. "It was a grand occasion as a total of 69 children participated from 11 churches. By the end of the evening the quizzers received their awards and tokens. The quizzers, ages 6-12, performed exceptionally well in the two-round competition with 20 questions per round."
Each quizzer received an award based on the percentage of questions answered correctly: All Star Awards (100%) – 8; Gold Awards (90-99%) – 13; Silver (80-89%) – 20; Bronze (70-79%) – 17; Merit – 11.
"More than anything else, we feel excited at knowing that more children in the ministries across our district are deeply engaging in the study of God's Word," Williams said. "We know that this will have a long-lasting impact in their lives as they are able to apply God's Word in life situations."
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Got a .31 Cimarron/Uberti Baby Dragoon for Christmas...Cool huh? Yes it's cool. Fits right in with my Cimarron .36 Navy and Uberti third model Dragoon .44
The only downside to the little .31 revolver is there is not much selection for lead balls or molds larger than LEE molds rated .319"
To get some idea what ball size I might need and to get some shots off...I cut the tops off a couple 12ga buckshot shells...an Estate buffered 9 pellet had some nice round .320" balls. A old cheap S&B 12 pellet shell had some cruder made balls that are approx. .325" diameter. The Cimarron destruction manual says to use .330" balls.
The .320" balls fit ok but don't really shave any lead....The .325" buckshot crams in about right and peels a lead ring. I couldn't tell too much difference between the two sizes in actual shooting. Track of the Wolf show .32 cast balls... have not checked Dixie Gunworks
Looks like as far as .32 caliber balls go .310 and .315 are about all you can buy unless you buy some buckshot which is harder shot. Or buy the Lee .319" dual cavity mold(or Have a bigger custom mold made!). Does anybody have the LEE .319 round ball mold...and just how big are the balls it casts??
I have a LEE .562" round ball mold and it casts balls from plumber's lead a bit bigger than spec. If the LEE .319" mold casts a touch bigger than spec it might be serviceable for me. Any other ideas or suppliers for molds or suitable lead balls?
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Men of Letters Series Shafiq-ur-Rehman Commemorative Postage Stamp June 06, 2013:- He was born on November 9, 1920 in a small town near Rohtak, India.
Shafiq-ur-Rehman was an illustrious humorist and a short-story writer of Urdu language. He was a medical Doctor by profession, and served in Pakistan Army.
He received his education in Bahawalpur. He completed his MBBS from King Edward Medical College Lahore in 1942, and post-graduation in 1952. He began writing humorous stories during his school days.
His stories were published in a literary monthly magazine "Khayyam". His book "Kirnain" was completed before he joined medical college and it was published in 1938 while he was still a medical student. It was followed by Shagoofay, Lehrain, Maddojazar, Parvaaz, Himaqatain, Mazeed Himaqatain, Dajla (a travelogue), Insaani tamasha (a translation of "a human comedy") and lastly Dareechay.
Though he was a humorist, but generally there is an air of romance I his writings. Early in his career, he became a household name. His popularity increased manifold from his second book "Shagoofay"
His later books "Lehrain" and "Parvaaz" further established him as a high class humorist. His wit and repartee put him way ahead of some of his contemporaries. Though his humor is not shy of practical jokes, he uses it sparingly. His jokes have meaning beneath the surface but on the outside they amused everyone to laugh.
As far as parodies are concerned, hardly any humorist in urdu can reach his level in satire and wit. His five parodies "Qissa Chahar Darvesh", Qassa-i-Hatim Tai bai tasweer", Qissa Professor Ali Baba Ka", "Tuzk-i-Nadri urf siyahat nama-i-Hinda" and "Safar nama Jahazbad Sindhi Ka" are fine satires on our history and culture.
Shafiq became very popular among adolescent. He often philosophizes about joys and sorrows, sweeping the young readers with the bouts of optimism and pessimism, giving semi-philosophical, semi-romantic explanations to the queries that haunt the youth. In Urdu Language his style is comparable to that of Stephen Leacock and Mark Twain in English Literature.
He continued to write till his death. He gave a new look to Urdu humor and is the inspiration for many of the Leading humorists nowadays. He created a world that was very real with all its joys, pains and anguish. It was an affirmation of human values and compassion. The Language he used is simple and spontaneous.
His unforgettable characters include Shaitaan, Hukoomat Aapa, Maqsood Ghora, Buddy, Nannha and others. He ruled the world of humor for almost 60 years.
Shafiq-ur-Rehman joined the Indian Army Medical Corps and served at different war fronts during ther Second World War. After partition, he joined the Pakistan Army and rose to the rank of Major General. After his retirement, he served as Chairman of the Academy of letters of Pakistan from 1980 to 1985. During his tenure, the Academy of Letters really flourished and touched its zenith as a Literary Institution.
Grief came to his happy life in the shape of sad death of his son Khalique on account of an accident and his wife's prolonged illness.
He died on March 19, 2000 in Rawalpindi.
He was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz for his military and civilian services on March 23, 2001 after his death. He wrote following books:-
· Kirnain
· Shagoofay
· Lehrain
· Madd-o-Jazar
· Pachtaway
· Parwaaz
· Himaqatain
· Mazeed Himaqatain
· Dajlah
· Insaani Tamasha (a translation)
· DareechayOn Men of Letters Series Shafiq-ur-Rehman, Pakistan Post is issuing a Commemorative Postage Stamp of Rs.8/- denomination on June 6, 2013.


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