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Which Trading Pattern Works Best?
01/03/2013 8:00 am EST
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Jeff White talks about why finding the right chart pattern for your personal style and the current market environment is what counts.
Cup and handles, head and shoulders, breakout patterns, trend lines; sometimes we become masters of all kinds of trades and not really great at any one single type of trade. Jeff, what would you recommend a trader do when focusing on all these types of patterns that are available out there?
You know when I got into trading I started studying up on everything I could. I read everything I could. I followed as much information and just absorbed whatever I could so that I could learn this and become good at it as quickly as possible. What I found was it's easy to become overwhelmed, especially just even taking a technical approach, aside from the fundamentals and trying to study any of that. I understood that there were lots of chart patterns and different setups that I wanted to learn, and so I would go in and I would try a couple of them on a particular day and the next day try something different, and it was just kind of a matter of…
Everyday something different.
Right, throwing out random types of plays. What I've really learned over the years is that I need to be focusing on honing my skills on the trades and the types of plays and setups that are working right now. The market conditions change continually. What's working right now may not or probably will not work in a month or two. I need to be understanding that right now we're in a market correction, for example. I need to be skilled at trading the short side. I need to be watching for failed bounces, and so those are the plays I need to focus on. I can deal with breakout momentum types of plays later when the market is rewarding those. It's really a matter of getting my skills improved when the current conditions are rewarding them.
Are you a two-time frame chart-type trader when you look at these things? Are you looking at one-time frame chart for the trend or the correction and then going down to a lower time frame chart to get an entry?
Often times I will do that. I really pay very close attention and I give the most importance to a daily chart. So, I find my trade candidates that way. I will often identify some intraday momentum that's maybe running a little bit too hot as a signal to me that's it time to lighten up, so I will pay attention to that, but I give the most importance to a daily chart.
Do you have any favorite financial instruments around? You're a stock trader so you're watching the stock market. Are you looking at the large-caps, the medium size company, or are you trading penny stocks? What are you looking at?
I do avoid penny stocks. I want to be really primarily avoiding single-digit stocks and low-volume stocks, and by that I really don't like to trade anything that averages less than about half a million shares per day.
Okay. You want to be able to get out.
So I'm looking for things that are liquid issues and then I'm just working my way through a pretty extensive watch list every night. I like to look through lots of charts. I feel like it gives me a better understanding of where the broad market is. I can get that from an S&P 500 chart, but when I spend time digging through a lot of individual issues I get a better feel for how pervasive is the strength or weakness or indecision right now. I like to dig through the charts, and then it's just a matter of finding stocks that look like they've got good potential with limited risks and an easily identifiable exit should this trade happen to fail.
Well, how big is the watch list?
It's about 750 stocks.
Okay, so we're talking about a significant. Now you're not necessarily looking at every one of those?
I am. It takes me about 45 minutes to go through it, and that's been a skill that I've built over time. I used to look at a chart and it would take me a minute or two to decide what I was looking at, but as I've practiced that everyday I became better at it, and I became more efficient to where I can go through more stocks in the same period of time or look at the same number of stocks in a shorter period of time. What I've just chosen to do is look at more stocks. I can cherry pick the best looking setups out there and then go with those.
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In the Bundesliga I noticed that Viktor Bologan was playing hard. 119 moves in his first round game trying to score the point on the white side of a Ruy. The 50 move rule nearly came into effect but he pushed a pawn on move 95.
Seems the fellow prior to his most recent outing had climbed to #18 in the world, going for 45 elo points in 39 games or so!
He not so long ago published a collection of his best games.

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Like I said before, I'm really don't consider myself a sewer. I have a couple of unfinished projects lying around the house because they just didn't turn out right, or because I was overwhelmed and just couldn't complete them. I find myself comparing my skills to other people like my mom who is a quilter or my friends who sew incredible clothes and then I give up before even trying.
But then I think back on something my dad said to me years ago when I made the switch from Macs to PCs. He said, "Don't be afraid to play around on it, you won't break it". I've taken those words and added a few of my own, "Don't be afraid to play around. Have fun, you won't break it". That's the approach I take with all of my DIY projects. When sewing this bag last night and this morning, it finally dawned on me that sewing is like all other areas of our lives: we all have our unique styles and approaches to things. I don't do well with patterns and a lot of written instructions. I need pictures to see the process of creating something. This project was perfect for me.
So here's my process of making my new book bag.
What you'll need:
5/8 yard of fabric for the outside of the bag
1/2 yard of fabric for the top border and handles of the bag
1/2 yard of fabric for the lining of your bag
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Follow Ruffles and Stuff's instructions to make the bag.
Pull on the thread to make it bunch up, creating the flower. Go back and tack it where needed to create the look you want. Tie it off when you're done.


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By "Alisha Bee" Forrester Scott
In the cover article of the February 2015 issue of Green Living magazine, you met Jared Bucey, a 17 year old who replaced chemotherapy treatments with holistic home care after being diagnosed with Stage-4 Lymphoma. Today, the self- proclaimed Kid Against Chemo has an excellent bill of health, strong energy levels, and a complete lack of pain.
Jared is now a public speaker who focuses on improving post-diagnosis education for children and their parents. Jared's mother Lisa, who became her son's de facto holistic health advocate after his decision, now practices as a certified nutritionist and is aligned with several major professional health advocacy groups.
In a new interview with Jared and Lisa, I see that now they are individuals who have made it to the "other side" of a grave health crisis. The effects of his healing are apparent, but the remission of his cancer without chemotherapy is no longer the whole story. I have discovered that they have each since found their unique life missions.
GL: Jared, are there any exciting plans on your horizon?
JARED: I'm currently writing my autobiography. I'm working towards my dream of opening a natural wellness clinic, so kids and people can slow down to actually enjoy the process of healing. My mom got her nutritionist certification, and we have a new website where we offer monthly cooking classes. We regularly talk to people from all over the world, and we have met many great people.
GL: Are you continuing the treatments you were doing when you were battling cancer? (ie: juicing, sauna, massage therapy, etc.) How are you feeling since your 1-year anniversary of being cancer free?
JARED: I am feeling fantastic. I do all the same treatments that I did while I had cancer, and I'm following my doctor's recommendation to continue on it for two years. I will continue to live like this, because it's a lifestyle change and really isn't an inconvenience. This nourishing lifestyle has become a series of good habits.
GL: Lisa, what is an average day of detox wellness like at your house?
LISA: You'll find us rebounding on the trampoline to move lymph, and venturing outdoors for walking and hiking. We use the far infrared sauna, eat organic food, stay hydrated, and enjoy daily meditation. Jared says that he likes eating "real food." He gets out into nature daily, and meditates to keep himself grounded.
GL: How much have you learned about health as a continuum since Jared first reversed his serious health condition?
JARED: I have learned a lot about food and the true differences between organic and processed, and how to keep your body well as a whole.
LISA: I received my nutritionist certification, and I love to be a health coach to many people. It's exciting for me, and I've learned more than I ever thought possible. I'm still learning every day.
GL: Three words to describe how you feel right now? What is your current personal health mission?
JARED: I feel happy, excited and peaceful. My mission is to stay healthy and continue what I am doing.
LISA: I feel enlightened, healthy and inspired. My current personal health mission is to continue to be in the best health I can and continue to share and help others.
Since 2014, Jared's "Kid Against Chemo" Facebook page has grown to over 17,000 likes. "Ultimately," said Lisa, "I feel we each have to love ourselves enough to love our individual health."
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Welcome to the jungle... the electric jungle. The Albany Trust Co. Building on Broadway and State, circa 1910. pic.twitter.com/c76WNdpCrE— Albany Archives (@AlbanyArchives) March 19, 2015
Albany Archives shared this photo today. Albany really didn't hold back on the bunting back in the day, as another bunting-filled photo shared by the Albany Muskrat also illustrated.
By the way: The First Trust Company Building at State and Broadway in downtown now serves as offices for the SUNY Research Foundation.
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By: Manny Ita
Bianca, former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain and widow of late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, yesterday formally declared her interest to contest for the Anambra South Senatorial seat.
She made the declaration in Ekwulobia in Aguata council, during a meeting with the stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in the old Aguata zone.
Addressing the people at the gathering also attended by former governor of Imo State and governorship aspirant, Chief Ikedi Ohakim and multimillionaire, Dr. Godwin Maduka, Ambassador Ojukwu said she wants to continue with her husband's legacy, saying she wants to go to the senate to accomplish the dream of Dim Ojukwu, to liberate the Igbo from hardship and bondage.
"I've come here, today, to reaffirm that I wish to represent our senatorial district at the red chamber. Why is it important? It is important because our people need to be represented appropriately.
"Igbo have suffered so much in this country, and have continued to suffer. Our leader, Dim, suffered so much for our people. Evil prevails when good people sit and do nothing; to seat down and be an armchair critic means you are at home with the evil, that is why I came out to make a difference. So, if you want the evil to stop, my people, send me, and I will get our dues. We must identify with APGA, I've laboured tirelessly for this party and I will continue to protect the ideals of the party," she said.
Speaking, Ohakim appealed to others interested in the seat to see the need to step down for Ambassador Ojukwu, as a mark of respect to her late husband.
"Bianca Ojukwu has what is called double legacy and double identity," noting that her father, late C.C. Onoh, single-handedly built a house for M.I. Okpara. Bianca is not an ordinary human being; she is a spirit and the identity of the Igbo man. Bianca has suffered for us, the Igbo, by sacrificing everything to be by our leader, Ojukwu, till death.
"I beg all others who want to be senators in this zone to please respect our late leader, Ojukwu and father Onoh, by stepping down for Bianca Ojukwu," he said.
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Presidential Debate: between Buhari and Atiku
By Jude Ndukwe
The much talked about Presidential Debate scheduled to hold on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, has come and gone but not without its dramas that have kept Nigerians wondering and talking about so many things including why the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari, shunned the debate, and why his closest challenger, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, excused himself from it after realizing that the incumbent was not going to be in attendance.
The debate was supposed to be a Presidential Debate. Such debates world over lose their essence and savour once the incumbent is not present, and it is unthinkable that the incumbent in the US, for example, would miss out on such a debate since the debate is designed to scrutinize the performance of the incumbent/his party and extract commitments from the contenders.
It is therefore sad and unfortunate that President Muhammadu Buhari did not see it fit to seize this all important opportunity to engage his challengers in particular and Nigerians in general through the debate. His absence totally vitiates the importance of the debate and obliterates its essence just like a well advertised world heavyweight boxing match is scuttled by the absence of the reigning champion. No matter how well publicized the match is, it does not even matter if the tickets were sold out and the arena packed to the rafters, the excitement, the anticipation and expectations of those following developments both at the venue and other places dissipates at the speed of light once the reigning champion chooses to stay away from the match for whatever reason. Such a disappointment cannot even be assuaged or compensated for by the challenger no matter how much he tries to entertain the crowd with shadow boxing and showboating which is what a Presidential Debate without the incumbent is.
In fact, in developed democracies, presidential debates are usually organized for only the top contenders, and in the case of the US, between just two, the Democrats and the Republicans. While there are usually dozens of other political parties fielding candidates for the presidential elections in the United States, only candidates of the two major contending parties feature in Presidential Debates after the parties' primaries.
Although candidates of the other parties have always been in the contest, their chances of victory are very slim and insignificant to the extent that the debate feature only the top two contenders. If it was in the US, the Presidential Debate would have been strictly between the top two contenders, in this case, President Muhammadu Buhari and his closest challenger, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The verdict, based on what happened yesterday, would have been that the Debate would not hold since Atiku turned up but Buhari was nowhere to be found near the venue. In fact, he was in far away Plateau State, showing total disregard for the debate, as always.
Just like in Nigeria, apart from the major political parties, there are also such parties with considerable influence in the American political system but who are not invited for Presidential Debates. The wisdom in this is that it allows the contenders with the realistic chances of having ample time to scrutinize one another. For example, former New Mexico governor, Gary Johnson, was the presidential nominee for the Libertarian Party (LP) at the 2012 US general elections. Johnson had votes in every state in America except only for Michigan and Oklahoma. His total votes in the election were over one million.
Again in 2016, the LP fielded Gary Johnson, and this time round, he received over four million votes in the presidential election.
Another party with similar strengths as the Libertarian Party in the US is the Constitution Party. The strength of this party can be measured by the fact that its gubernatorial candidate at the Colorado election in 2010 actually came second with 36.4% of total valid votes cast, beating the candidate of the Republican party to third position.
It is noteworthy that despite their strengths, only candidates of The Republicans and The Democrats tango in the US' Presidential Debates. If the debate was to be in America, the debate would have been strictly between Buhari and Atiku, and the natural and correct thing to do when the incumbent is not present is for the organizers to call it off and or for the top contender to excuse himself as he cannot debate against himself. One is not saying that the other contenders are not important, it is just that having narrowed the contest to two major contenders with the most realistic chances of winning, they need time to scrutinize each other and marshal out their points.
Atiku was absolutely right in excusing himself from that Presidential Debate after seeing that the other major contender, Buhari, was absent. Debates are not just addresses or rallies, they are ultimately a stage where "opposing arguments are put forward" by the debaters. In fact, another dictionary described it as to "argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner". One of the synonyms for debate is to "dispute" on an issue. At this stage of our national life, we can no longer be taking certain things for granted. If it was a debate on critical national matters, who would Atiku be debating or disputing with on this matters?
Does Kingsley Moghalu know why our soldiers are being killed on a regular basis by a ragtag Boko Haram despite trillions of naira budgeted and spent on the military in Buhari's almost four years tenure? Can Oby Ezekwesili provide answers to why the Buhari presidency keeps making excuses for those who murder our fathers, rape our mothers, wickedly rip out the unborn from their wombs, maim our children, sack communities and forcefully take over other people's lands without any repercussion or even as much as a challenge from our security forces under Buhari as Commander-in-Chief? Could Fela Durotoye have been able to provide answers to why Nigeria became the poverty capital of the world under the Buhari administration with all its known inefficiencies, gross incompetence and blatant ineptitude? Who among them could have explained why the fight against corruption under this administration has been turned to a fight against opposition? Who among them would have been able to provide answers on why appointments are lopsided and why Nigerians have been so bitterly divided along parochial lines under the Buhari presidency based on the words and actions of the president and his officials?
Critical issues and questions of national importance would have come up at the debate to which only the incumbent would have answers to. But what is the essence of a debate of presidential candidates when the one to give answers to those issues plaguing us as a nation is not there to either defend himself and his administration or give explanations as to why certain things happen under him which have left Nigerians bewildered.
Such disputing on the podium would then give all the candidates including the incumbent chance to put forward what they would do differently going forward. This is why a debate is between the forces for and those against. It is not a narrative exercise, it is an argumentative one, and when one critical party to the salient points to be raised at the debate deliberately makes himself unavailable, it rubbishes the very essence of the debate.
This is the reason why the other contenders should have also insisted that they would not participate in the debate if Buhari was not going to be there. What was the essence of all they said about the precarious situation of the country when the man at the helm of affairs was not there? Who were they disputing with? Or, rather, who were they debating with? The truth is that all the other candidates who chose to go ahead with the debate did not do so because they are comfortable with the fact that Buhari was not present or that they love Nigeria and Nigerians more than Atiku, but only seized the opportunity of rare free live television coverage provided by the occasion to speak of their ambition and have their faces on camera. That is the hallmark of desperate politicians who would compromise standards and rightness just to further their own personal interests which they masquerade as national interest.
But Atiku is not a desperate leader. His ambition is obviously about Nigeria and not about his person. He shows this by insisting that the right things have to be done by all irrespective of status. He has willingly engaged Nigerians at different forums where he was subjected to grueling questions agitating the minds of the people. He was fully prepared for the debate despite his long trip and the hectic schedules arising from it, yet, he moved straight from the US to the debate venue, but alas, the president, the most pivotal factor of such an exercise chose to stay away.
Buhari's absence is surely not unconnected to the mindset of his presidency as stated by one of his acolytes, Prof Itse Sagay, that the presidential debate was designed for "political dwarfs". Until Buhari comes out of his shell of "political dwarfism" even as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, those who go to presidential debates without him there as president have only succeeded in cutting their own average heights just to fit into "political dwarfism". As for Atiku, it is obvious he is not ready to reduce his towering heights in order to satisfy the conditions for being a "political dwarf". Certainly, it is time for political giants in the mould of Buhari and Atiku to square up in a debate. This is the real deal and when could this be?
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Pendulum: Why Atiku's US Trip is a Super Coup Against APC
Fellow Nigerians, this season of jolliness and bonhomie has not been the best of times for the ruling party, APC, and certainly not for its Presidential flagbearer, President Muhammadu Buhari. It may not be unfair to say that this has been one of the worst weeks since the President returned to power on May 29, not May 19, 2015. The President has come under a barrage of social media attacks for series of gaffes on his part in recent time. The first was the interview he granted the Editors of Thisday newspapers and their sister station, the fast rising, Arise News Channel. That amateurish video production was so dire and awful that had it not emanated from the Presidency it would have been condemned immediately as trash. As it is, it seems symptomatic of the malaise currently dogging the President and his team.
The story was told of how the President's handlers insisted they must handle the recording themselves and hand the tape over to Arise News Channel. That is fine, no problem, but the production turned out to be beneath acceptable standards of journalism and certainly belied the efficiency and perfection one would expect from the Presidential Team. The audio and vision were not the best, not to talk of the meat of the interview itself. The President came across as someone not too sure, or confident, of himself, and what his job entails. The unfortunate display which was avidly circulated by social media aficionados did not compliment the President at all.
As if that was not bad enough, there was yet another interview, in quick, rapid-fire succession, organised on the government-owned NTA. This one was a total PR disaster for President Buhari despite the fact that the cerebral Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo was co-interviewed by one of the best television personalities in Nigeria, and beyond, Kadaira Ahmed, and in his inimitable intellectual, charismatic and charming manner, the Vice-President tried to limit the damage being done by his boss. As much as the interviewer tried to be mild-mannered and pleasant, unlike her usual combative style, the interview just didn't flow in the right directions. Opportunities were missed and justifications and explanations were stilted. There were just too many negative soundbites which ignited cyberspace and in no time went viral globally.
As they say, when it rains it pours, and this was the case for APC, two days ago, when The Boss, a popular online newspaper, broke the news of Atiku Abubakar's trip to the United States of America. For over a decade Alhaji Atiku Abubakar had not been able to obtain a US visa talk less of travelling in that direction. It was one of the nagging questions I posed to him when I got an exclusive session with him in Lagos, long before he won the PDP ticket. His answer became a major point of controversy, as he told me, candidly, that he had applied for American visa and was yet to be granted. Naturally, his political enemies went ballistic and taunted me and him endlessly about his inability to enter the US, as if I was his spokesperson and more importantly as if a visit to the US was indeed a precondition for winning the Presidential election. Many swore that he would never surmount that obstacle, matter-of-factly. They stubbornly rejected the notion that if Atiku was afraid of America, he would never have attempted to apply for a visa, in the first instance and, that, if America wanted him so badly, he would have been granted the visa so that he could be snared and entrapped, or in the absence of that, he would have been put under International Police (Interpol) watch, and he would have long since been picked up on one of his frequent trips abroad. Truth is logic no longer knows logic in our climes.
So, it was assumed that Atiku and America were on permanent divorce, due to irreconcilable differences. At a point, even the ruling party warned the United States not to be swayed or tempted to issue him the much sought-after visa, and everyone wondered if it was their business to dictate to America. Now, let's fast forward. Atiku won the Presidential ticket of PDP and went about his business. His victory was dismissed by the APC as a non-event and its supporters even boasted, openly, that Atiku will never defeat Buhari. They never forgot to end by adding, "a man who cannot attempt to enter America." But the ways of God are not the ways of man. The men of power began to flex muscles and subjected Atiku to subliminal attacks. A Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for eight years, from 1999 to 2007, some courtesies that used to be extended to him were suddenly withdrawn. His plane was frisked, and he complained about being searched, more than usual, on return from one of his foreign trips, but the gentleman bore it all with equanimity. In no time, thereafter, rumours began to fly about the seeming and perceived intimidation of his supporters. His campaign found it tough to raise needed funds. No one wanted to fall into the hands of Buhari's goons. But Atiku remained defiant and trudged on, like the old Roman soldier. His campaign was dissed as lacklustre, and not able to match Buhari's fire-power and razzmatazz.
All seemed tight and tough for Atiku but he maintained a steady focus. His campaign started at a slow but steady pace. Surprisingly, he kept packing the crowds, while the Director General of The Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign and The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, remained uncharacteristically upbeat. He was dancing so much at rallies that many began to wonder the source of his sauce. He constantly lit up the campaigns. Saraki and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, stewed so much as they danced Shaku Shaku style and tried to compete with our best choreographers. We didn't have to wait long for answers to the posers. It landed, without warning, at my desk Thursday afternoon. I was on a flight from Monrovia, Liberia to Lagos, Nigeria, and was in transit in Accra Ghana, when it landed, thunderously. Scoops are the best meals of journalists. It won't be wrong to call them our opium.
Before we took off, I quickly drafted an urgent press release which I fired to our Editors. Their initial response was that of incredulity, but I told them to shoot immediately. No other media group should beat us to this. You only get such exclusives once in a green moon.
By the time we landed in Lagos, I rushed to put on my phone and ran to open my biggest addiction, Twitter, something I share in common with President Donald Trump. I was happy our story was everywhere but sad our mainstream media seemed unable to confirm the biggest story of the year, or too scared to take a risk because they felt it was an impossibility.
As soon as we disembarked, and I climbed into my waiting car, I zoomed to work on my phone, frantically. I called some impeccable contacts who gave me the blow by blow account of how Atiku left Nigeria, unannounced, and obtrusively, on his most important journey ever, the game-changer any politician would wish for, exactly one month to the biggest election of all time. I called the Editors and fired some more authoritative gist. We did an update on how Atiku left Lagos, in company of Saraki and Senator Ben Murray Bruce and others. Then my phones began to buzz. I was told Daily Trust has debunked our story based on an interview granted them by Atiku's media aide, Paul Ibe. I simply ignored the talk of the story being fake. I expected Paul to avoid being so categorical but… We moved on knowing news bomb would soon explode and expose whoever was right or wrong.
Shortly after, I saw the story on Cable News, owned by my dear Brother, Simon Kolawole, and I said now we are inching closer to an eventful evening. Then, at The Boss, we did our last update before everywhere finally exploded. This time, it was how Atiku's plane filed a flight plan to London, from where it changed and headed to Washington. All this while doubters, and APC supporters, were on my case, flashing the Daily Trust story at me, but I remained unperturbed. I saw a Punch story that the Nigerian Embassy said it was aware of Atiku's presence in the US. I smiled to myself, knowing very soon, they will know by which technology he navigated his way to America. Soon, and very soon, we shall see the Wazirin in America. I already queued up for the first pictures. And it came.
That was how in one second, Atiku, or the Atikulated campaign, took off with uncommon favour and fervour. My dear friends in APC went quiet, a few threw the usual tantrums. I had expected them to pretend a little, but they couldn't hide their shock and, possibly, disappointment in America. By yesterday, my big Brother, Alhaji Lai Mohammed came out of the grove to declare, majestically, that if Atiku likes, he can pick up a green card in America and stay there for as long as he wants. Wow, he was not done. He became an instant Prosecutor, or Minister of Justice, EFCC boss or Supreme Court Justice, when he pronounced Atiku guilty of bank fraud and malfeasance, and that he should be ready to answer questions about the collapse of Bank PHB, upon his return. This coming after about one day gone in the United States, and one month to the start of the general elections. Lord have mercy.
Why is APC fighting on all fronts? Who is misleading my friends and, once upon a time, fellow Buharists. Are they not tired of this commotion, tension and confusion. Not too long ago, the Senate President and the legislature; more recently, the CJN and the Judiciary; now the leader of opposition, Atiku Abubakar. My prediction is very simple and straight-forward.
It seems to me that APC needs a miracle to win the next election, if it continues to follow this destructive path. APC has inflicted these difficult times on itself. I am not sure that some of the distinguished party faithful are not working directly against the interests of the party and its presidential candidate. There are apparently Fifth Columnists abroad! Otherwise, the only other thing that can be said is that the party appears to be hell bent on following the PDP template for rejection and failure that the same APC constantly and serially condemned just before the last elections.
All the party's antics now smack of great desperation and panic attack as they seek to land the plum job of President of Nigeria. The senior members should have summoned the courage to advise the President to serve only one term, especially after his health failed so spectacularly two years ago. His amiable, cerebral and inspired Vice-President would have taken over and unified the country. But hell no, they didn't see the need. How on earth, and at this time and age, did APC expect Buhari to run a serious campaign and manage a big and complex country like Nigeria, given all that seems to be wrong? At least the President was honest enough to acknowledge this when he ceded leadership of the campaign to the irrepressible Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The only problem is that this gambit itself appears to have backfired as the President has made more appearances on the campaign trail and hustings than the appointed leader of the campaign.
I'm wondering if APC remembers the promises made to Nigerians to make the economy better, corruption exterminated, the Naira stronger and security tighter. In good conscience, have they delivered? This, will be answered hopefully next month, when the people troop out to vote.
Congratulations to Atiku on what is turning out to be a good trip for him both at home and abroad. The APC is jittery and this alone may be worth the medal for Atiku. Meanwhile, we await your arrival and looking forward to your trial …
God help Nigeria.
The Trials of a Chief Justice: Justice And Buhari's Aberration of Due Process
By. Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq.
On Monday, January 7, 2019 a petition by one of President Buhari's pally was filed against the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Two days after, said petition had made its way to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) Chairman's desk. In uncharacteristic manner, the petition was expedited with charges dated the 10th of January 2019, filing and service of charges were effected on the Chief Justice on the 11th of January, 2019. Effective legal system? Think again.
Trial was hurriedly fixed for the 15th of the same month in what must be the nation's fastest legal system process in living and late memory. It won't be surprising to see the kangaroo tribunal produce a ruling or judgement still within January. Everything absurd is possible under this government.
Of course one may make the mistake of applauding the process while failing to discern that the pace is not so much from a quest for justice but a rush to score a political advantage over perceived non-loyalists of the APC-led government. So desperate was the set-up that its facilitators, as usual of them, failed to properly follow or respect laid down principles at law in such cases.
Mr. President's legal advisers are regrettably slow, inadequate or simply pressured by their principal's desperation to cut corners in due process where it serves their shallow whims. They've demonstrated such woeful interpretation and awareness of the laws of Nigeria to indict their relevance to the country. For the avoidance of doubt, the Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen may only be tried by a Tribunal if (and after) the National Judicial Commission through its own constituted investigative committee finds him culpable of any offence and sanctions him. The above due process/principle was emphatically laid down in the decided case of Nganjiwan v. Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The decision to try the country's Chief Justice at the Code of Conduct Tribunal without due process on charges of false declaration of assets brings once more to the front-burner the question of the real intent of executive rascality on the judiciary. Is it truly a case of justice in operation or oppression?
I would happily concede, of course, that no one is above the law and that the Chief Justice does have a duty at law and morally to clear himself of the allegations levied against him. What, however, offends my sensibility as a concerned citizen is threefold; firstly, the apparent readiness of this government to prosecute non-party members of the APC while sleeping on their responsibility where the accused are members of the APC, secondly the opportune timing is much too convenient to not be suspicious given the elections are but a few weeks away and elections tribunals are anticipated by products of said selection. Thirdly, and perhaps more instructive, is the identity of the leveler of the claims against the Chief Justice.
Is it truly the case that APC members are beyond reproach? Is it truly the case that the APC would readily pardon conformist party-members for gross allegations while sounding the war-drum where the accused is from opposition parties, or simply non-loyalists of the APC. Babachir Lawal presents an ever perturbing insight into the working of the minds of the Buhari government who, till date, refuses to prosecute or try Mr. Babachir in court for his involvement in swindling the government of at least N250 Million naira to cut grass. Let's not forget that Mr. Babachir continues to play a prominent role in the APC even after his resignation (rather than outright sack) from office.
Abba Kyari has severally been indicted by substantiated claims of using his position to defraud unsuspecting individuals while pocketing kickbacks from government contractors. The APC National Legal Adviser was indicted for paying questionable sums of money to a judge to influence a decision but that is a matter that has long grown cold. Okoi-Oblat continues to seat as a Presidential Adviser on persons to prosecute while himself indicted for forging his certificate and by implication bereft of the qualifications he claims as a lawyer.
There is of course Senator Omisore who has long since had his traveling documents returned to him and his EFCC case 'forgiven' given his role in helping steal the people's gubernatorial mandate in Osun state. Lest I forget, there is of course Chief Uzor KANU wanted ( and declared wanted by the EFCC) but publicly galvanising at APC rallies without reproach. I could go on but I believe my point is made. I leave Nigerians to consider if these individuals become saints once their loyalty shifts to the APC.
With the elections in view, it has been suggested that the harassment of the Chief Justice may be strategic given Buhari's reservations about a Chief Justice from the south. Should the Chief Justice be successfully driven from office, the next in line from the apex post is a Northerner, a convenience that must greatly please Mr. President with his demonstrated strain of nepotism.
But more than that, the identity of the individual who made the claims against the Chief Justice lends greater credence to the suspicion that removing him is a strategic play by the APC. Hiding under a fictitious organization, Mr. Dennis Agher, a former aide of President Muhammadu Buhari wrote the petition against the Chief Justice. The accelerated preparation for the trial of the Chief Justice only goes to confirm that justice in this country is selective and politically strategic. Mr. Dennis is but a pawn employed to destabilize the judiciary to perhaps pave the way for the executive to exert themselves on the judiciary. To believe the contrary would be to exhibit an unforgivable naivety that may very well empower the gradual dismantling of the non-negotiable features of a democracy; rule of law and separation of power.
Only recently, the APC unveiled it's campaign logo and slogan, NextLevel and retracted it when it was made public that both the logo and slogan were plagiarized. It wasn't the first time this government would be caught stealing other's ideas from a lack of originality on their part, neither was it the last. Just last week, their Website put up a copied speech promising to 'make America great again' !
This aren't things to be trivialized as these are pointers to the general cluelessness of this government. If they've spent their time copying speeches and slogans, their ruthlessness as an oppressive government is actually inherent in the personality of their principal head- President Buhari, a one time military head who abrogated the constitution and disregarded the judiciary.
This is Buhari 202. Let's hope we never experience Buhari 303. To Get Nigeria Working Again, Buhari simply has to go.
Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq., is the Principal Partner at Pelumi Olajengbesi & Co. Law Corridor.
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Saturday, February 16
The First Gift
During Lent there will be three paychecks.
Yesterday was payday number one and yesterday I wrote our first check made out to no one (yet) for the amount we are giving away. I set it on the dinner table and we all looked at it. We prayed our Lenten prayer with it in our presence.
The check on the table is more milk, more bananas, more bread. It's the frozen yogurt I would have treated them too. It's the lunch we would have grabbed on our way back from our field trip; Chip's lunches with the set-up team on TNL nights. That check is the new pants I'm pretty sure I can't wait too much longer to get for my growing son. It's the socks that the store was out of. That check is the excess heat that I'm now turning down when I leave the house. It's the miscellaneous stuff I toss on the credit card during the month . It's the Kindle books for only 1.99, the Redbox movies, the good deals that came to my inbox. It's the coffee mentoring meetings in which I bring my own tea from home. It's the lunch with my husband using a cafe gift card from Christmas instead of that romantic Valentine's dinner out.
But it's also 19,217 Rupees. The poverty level in India is 29Rs a day, 22Rs in rural areas. But 30Rs a day doesn't make you any less poor. And there are a bunch of people who have less. I have 19,217Rs sitting on my table. That's about nine months of basic utilities for an apartment (electricity, gas, water and trash). It's 1600 bottles of water. It's two years of college at Delhi University. It is more than three and a half times the average monthly income.
I can't wait to find out whose storyline will be impacted, changed, by this gift. Maybe it will send a few women to beauty school to get out of the slum. Maybe it will go to a hospital, a daycare center, an ashram. I wish I could already know so my children could think of them when they are wishing they could buy the Star Wars game or the hands free microphone headset or the ice cream. It's only the first week. I won't fool myself into thinking they'll stop making requests.
Today as I made dinner with leftovers from yesterday my youngest asked me, "Mom, are we writing another check for dinner?" I smiled at his very big heart. Not yet. Soon.
{Giving Out of Poverty. Lent 2013}
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- Nikon Coolpix P900 Mega Zoom Compact Digital Camera (Bundle Pack)
Every exciting pack of a Coolpix camera comes a bundle. Make way to the Nikon CoolPix P900 bundle pack. A camera with a companion consisting of SanDisk Ultra Secure SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Memory Card (32 GB) + Hama Canberra 130 Camera Bag + Kenko Multi Coated Lens Protector (67 mm). It features a whopping 83x optical zoom and 166x Dynamic Fine Zoom that even a live action from a long distance can be captured seamlessly. Its zoom power is combined to the 16 MP 1/2.3-in. type CMOS sensor and EXPEED C2 image-processing engine resulting to amazing crisp and vivid colors. You can shoot with Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) with eye sensor or the 3.0-in 921k-dot, Vari-angle TFT LCD to unleash your creativity in photography. P900 can easily perform Full HD 1080/60p video recording with stereo sound. The Dual Detect Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) prevents blur in every shot with around 5.0 stops faster shutter speed. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC photo sharing enables you to share and connect to smart devices with ease.
Product Features in Detail
Zoom like never before
The COOLPIX P900 delivers world-class zoom with 83x optical zoom (24mm -2000mm equivalent in 35mm format) and 166x Dynamic Fine Zoom (approximately 4000mm equivalent in 35mm format), giving you the power to get up close and personal. A Snap-Back Zoom function helps capture moving subjects as they fall out of frame, while Side Zoom Control minimises camera shake.
Superior image quality
With its impressive 16.1 effective megapixels and an EXPEED C2 image-processing engine, the COOLPIX P900 delivers sharp imagery with rich, vibrant colours. The revolutionary NIKKOR lens is designed with a Super Extra-low Dispersion Glass element, reducing chromatic aberration and allowing for a remarkably compact body. Even in low light, the backlight illumination CMOS sensor enables a maximum ISO of 6400 for clear imagery with superb contrast.
Performance that goes above and beyond
Achieve crisp photos and videos as Dual Detect Optical Vibration Reduction (VR), stabilises shots at a shutter speed of approx. 5.0 stops faster. ACTIVE mode also reduces image blur when shooting on the move. Enjoy improved high-speed response time with reduced shooting time lag of approx. 0.12 seconds at wide-angle and 0.75 seconds at telephoto, so you can focus and capture moving subjects quickly and easily. Continuous shooting functions are just a click away, while unique bird-watching and moon modes perfectly complement super-telephoto capabilities.
Pure photography pleasure
A 921k-dot 3-inch vari-angle TFT LCD monitor gives you the flexibility to capture dramatic high or low angle shots. Alternatively, the electronic viewfinder gives you the freedom to take control, as the built-in eye sensor detects your eye and automatically switches from monitor shooting to viewfinder shooting. Frequently used functions can be designated to the Fn button on the body, so you can change preferred settings with one touch. All you need is one hand to operate the camera as the command and mode dials are conveniently located for easy use.
Stay in touch at all times
Connect to your smart device with built-in Wi-Fi® and NFC by simply downloading the free Wireless Mobile Utility app, available for both iOS and Android devices. When connected, you can use your smart device to trigger the COOLPIX P900 remotely, as well as pre-select images for transfer once you're connected via Wi-Fi®. Track detailed location information such as longitude, latitude and distance between buildings or landmarks at higher speeds and accuracy with GPS, GLONASS, and QZSS support.
Personalise every image
Add your own flair and creativity to images, with an array of functions available in the COOLPIX P900. The COOLPIX Picture Control function allows for further image adjustment, such as setting the contrast of the image. Create unique images by overlaying up to three images with the Multiple Exposure function.
More than just pictures
Create crisp, sharp Full HD movies by shooting in 1080/60p with stereo sound. The COOLPIX P900 comes equipped with side zoom control, which minimises camera shake, and a zoom microphone that changes direction to where you're zooming, so your movies sound great too. A Time-lapse Movie function creates 10-second movies from still images captured at intervals. Choose a shooting scene such as cityscape, sunset or star trail and the camera does all the work for you as the Time-lapse function automatically selects the interval required for your desired movie.
Designed to impress
Styled like a DSLR, the COOLPIX P900 weighs just 899g (with battery and SD memory card) and is a sleek 139.5mm wide, 103.2mm high and 137.4mm deep. The grip is designed to give generous grasping area with a moderately inclined shutter-release button, which is easy to hold. The COOLPIX P900 comes equipped with an EN-EL23 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, ensuring a dramatically improved battery life and reduced charging times, so you can spend less time charging and more time shooting.
|Compact digital camera
|Effective pixels
|16.0million, (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)
|Image sensor
|1/2.3-in.type, CMOS, Total pixels: approx.16.76million
|NIKKOR lens with83x optical zoom
|Focal length
|4.3to, 357mm, (angle of view equivalent to that of 24 to 2000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
|Maximum aperture
|f/2.8, to6.5
|16elements in, 12groups, (5 ED lens elements and 1 super ED lens element)
|Digital zoom magnification
|Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 8000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
|Vibration reduction
|Lens-shift VR (still images), Lens shift and electronic VR (movies)
|Autofocus system
|Contrast-detect AF
|Focus range
|[W]: Approx.50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity, [T]: Approx.5.0 m (16 ft 5 in.) to infinity, Macro close-upmode: Approx., 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (wide-angle position), (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
|Focus-area selection
|Target finding AF, face priority, manual (spot), manual (normal), manual (wide), subject tracking
|Electronic viewfinder, 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 921k-dot LCD with the diopter adjustment function (–3 to +1 m {sup(-1)})
|Frame coverage (shooting mode)
|Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
|Frame coverage (playback mode)
|Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
|Monitor size
|7.5cm (3-in.) diagonal
|Monitor resolution
|Approx.921k-dot, (RGBW), wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 6-level brightness adjustment, vari-angle TFT LCD
|Frame coverage (shooting mode)
|Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
|Frame coverage (playback mode)
|Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
|File system
|DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant
|File formats
|Still images: JPEG Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
|Image size (pixels)
|16 M 4608x3456 8 M 3264x2448 4 M 2272x1704 2 M 1600x1200 VGA 640x480 16:9 12 M 4608x2592 16:9 2 M 1920x1080 3:2 14 M 4608x3072 1:1 12 M 3456x3456
|ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)
|ISO100, to1600, ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12800) (available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode)
|Metering method
|Matrix, center-weighted, spot
|Exposure modes
|Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure bracketing, exposure compensation (–2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
|Shutter type
|Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
|Shutter speed
|1/4000 {sup(*)}to, 1s, 1/4000 {sup(*)} to 15 s (when ISO sensitivity is 100 in M mode) * When the aperture value is set to f/8 (wide-angle position)
|Can be selected from 10 s and 2 s
|Electronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm
|10 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (A, M mode)
|Built-in flash
|Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)
|[W]: Approx. 0.5 to 11.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 37 ft) [T]: Approx. 5.0 to 7.0 m (16 ft 5 in. to 22 ft)
|TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
|Flash exposure compensation
|In steps of 1/3 EV in the range between –2 and +2 EV
|USB connector
|Micro-USB connector, (Do not use any USB cable other than the UC-E21.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge)
|HDMI output connector
|HDMI micro connector (Type D)
|Audio input
|Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
|Audio output
|Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
|IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
|Operating frequency
|2412 to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 channels)
|Range (line of sight)
|Approx. 10 m (10 yd)
|Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
|Access protocols
|Location data
|GPS Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz Geodetic system: WGS 84 GLONASS Receiving frequency: 1598.0625 MHz to 1605.3750 MHz Geodetic system: WGS 84
|Supported languages for camera menus
|Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
|Power source
|One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL23 (included) AC Adapter EH-67A (available separately)
|Charging time
|Approx. 3 h 40 min (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-71P and when no charge remains)
|Battery life of still shooting
|Approx. 360 shots when using EN-EL23 {sup(*1)}
|Battery life of movies (actual battery life for recording)
|Approx. 1 h 20 min when using EN-EL23 {sup(*2)}
|Tripod socket
|Dimensions (WxHxD)
|Approx.139.5, x103.2, x137.4mm (5.5, x4.1, x5.5in.), (excluding projections)
|Approx.899g (1 lb 15.8 oz), (including battery and memory card)
|0{deg}C to 40{deg}C (32{deg}F to 104{deg}F)
|85% or less (no condensation)
|Supplied Accessories
|Camera Strap, Lens Cap LC-67, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL23, Charging AC Adapter EH-71P {sup(*)}, USB Cable UC-E21 *A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase.
Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 {+-}3{deg}C (73.4 {+-}5.4{deg}F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). *1 Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed. *2 Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. Nikon will not be held liable for any errors these specifications may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Nikon Coolpix P900 Mega Zoom Digital Camera (Bundle Pack)
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USB Cable UC-E21
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Live Review: Terry Riley Festival with Kronos Quartet at SFJAZZ Center
Commemorative concerts and celebrations have been planned around the world for the famed composer Terry Riley's 80th birthday. But the most special celebration of all may have been the one closest to home: a three-day festival organized last weekend in San Francisco by Riley's longtime friends and collaborators, the Kronos Quartet.
Over the course of three nights of ambitious concerts, a wide range of works by Riley, and works inspired by Riley from the 1960s to the present, were performed -- some for the very first time. On hand were a large array of special guests, including Riley's son, the guitarist Gyan Riley; the tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain; Greg Saunier of the rock band Deerhoof; the composer and musician Jherek Bischoff; Chinese pipa virtuoso Wu Man; Indian violinist Kala Ramnath and many more.
The performances over the three nights showcased the immense depth of Riley's sprawling oeuvre -- and the tremendous stamina and versatility of the Kronos Quartet, who performed the vast majority of the pieces. Highlights of Friday night included a rousing version of the Who's 1971 hit "Baba O'Riley," arranged by the composer Jacob Garchik and performed by Kronos. The title of the original song, written by Pete Townshend, was inspired by the Indian guru Meher Baba and by Riley. (According to popular legend, Townshend wore out 20 vinyl copies of Riley's 1968 epic A Rainbow in Curved Air in the years leading up to writing "Baba O'Riley.")
Another Friday highlight was the world premiere of a special piece written by Yoko Ono in honor of Riley's 80th birthday. Ono's performance piece, titled "To Match the Sky," instructs the performer to make a sound with an instrument that attempts to "match the sound that the sky is making at the time." These sounds, Ono specifies, can be of any duration, and are classified in four groups: "Sky with clouds floating"; "raining"; "snow falling"; and "thunder and lightning." For Ono's instruction of the "sky with clouds floating," Kronos ran their bows softly and almost imperceptibly over the strings of their instruments; "raining" inspired pizzicato plucking and tapping; "thunder and lightning" provoked intensity from Kronos and from the audience, who stomped their feet, flashed their phones, and created as much noise as possible.
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Saturday night was also studded with special guests and surprises, with varying results. A stirring performance of "Escalay (Water Wheel)," a piece by Riley's late friend, the famed Nubian composer and musician Hamza El Din, drew rapturous applause. Though Kronos employs the traditional string quartet setup of two violinists, a violist, and a cellist, they sounded remarkably like an oud, the graceful stringed instrument best known for its use in Arabic music. One-minute tributes written in Riley's honor by six composers and performed by Kronos were lively and compelling, especially the riotous and energetic contributions by Bischoff and Saunier. Meanwhile, a new reinterpretation of Riley's "A Rainbow in Curved Air" -- a collaboration between Kronos and the local band the Living Earth Show -- never quite achieved liftoff. In the original 1968 recording, Riley played all the instruments himself, and the work had a cohesion and flow all its own. In the new version, the Living Earth Show seemed to clash with Kronos; the result felt jarring rather than transporting.
In contrast, the Sunday night closer was the most focused and, in some respects, even more ambitious than the previous nights: a full performance of Riley's epic five-quartet cycle, Salome Dances for Peace (1985-86). It marked the first time since the 1980s that the work -- originally written by Riley for Kronos, and nominated for a Grammy in 1989 -- had been performed in full by the Kronos Quartet. In all, the festival was a fitting tribute to one of the great composers of our time.


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Other than the coffree that businesses are handing out -- and when you read the fine print you realize it's not all that free -- I believe that coffee should be celebrated every day. That like Mother's Day, we should show our appreciation and love not once every 365 days but routinely, in a quotidian manner. Express your love.
So start brewing a fresh pot and don't forget to call your mother -- why? because they both deserve a show of love today and everyday.
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Bruce Willis & Emma Heming: LAX Arrival with Tallulah & Rumer!
Bruce Willis lands at LAX Airport on Sunday (November 27) in Los Angeles.
The 56-year-old actor and his pregnant wife Emma Heming were joined by Bruce's girls, Tallulah and Rumer, as they made their way through the terminal.
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"Home sweet home. Driving home to see my three little babies so excited," Rumer tweeted along with a picture of her dog.
The family is back home after being in Paris to support their youngest daughter Tallulah as she became a member of high society at the Le Bal des Débutantes.


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Once again we are faced with our own shortcomings. Do you know them? Are you aware? and if you think you are how, who, or what makes you aware? Do you have a partner who can be open with you about these things? Do you have coworkers who you allow to be candid about your abilities? Do you listen to the comments, wisecracks, jabs and funny comments that are meant to be funny but are also based in truth?
One of the greatest things you can have as a manager is the ability to hear someone else when they talk about you. Yes, we are all defensive. We all want to justify why we did what we did or said what we said and we all want to show others why what we did was right in our eyes but the truth is, how others see us is truly how we are.
I have a saying, crass but true, if enough people think you are an ass then you probably are.
Again the question is, are you in control of your group or are you controlling your group? I listen to so many people discuss issues of control from their leadership. Often this is called micro-managing. Do you know what micro-managing is? Are you aware of how you do or don't do this?
The greatest challenge for a manager is to know your people. Your job is to know your people well enough, to select a team strong enough, to lead a group that is smart enough to honor each and every member, including you, by being comfortably honest about each other.
What does comfortably honest mean? It means, we all have to have this great attitude that says, "I need help, input and growth." and with that office mantra we share with one another, at the right times and with the right attitude and care how each of us can improve. Yes, a difficult task. One that takes a great team.
So that, when it's your turn, they can look at you, and without worrying about repercussions, they can honestly assess your performance and help you to see and understand how the team feels about how you are working the group.
This means they will keep you on track, they will share with you your issues. They will tell you if you are 'in control' of the group or if you are being controlling. And there is huge difference between 'in control' and 'controlling'. One being a successful leader of a team (great manager) and one that will tear the team apart eventually by ruining morale, destroying creativity and stopping communication.
Now can you answer this question comfortably? Are you in control or are you controlling your department?
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Hudson Highland Group Chairman and CEO Jon Chait to retire from the company
Hudson Highland Group, Inc has announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Chait intends to retire from the company at its annual meeting of shareholders on April 28, 2011.
After careful deliberation I have decided it is time for the company to transition to a new leader, Chait said. Hudson is progressing well in the aftermath of the global downturn and we have an excellent senior leadership team in place. After eight years at the helm I think this is a good time for me to move on to a new chapter in my life and for a new leader to take Hudson to the next level. I have discussed this with our Board of Directors and we have agreed to engage Spencer Stuart to conduct the search for a CEO. They will consider both internal and external candidates.
I am proud of all we have accomplished, Chait added. We have created, from the businesses spun off from Monster Worldwide in 2003, a distinctive global recruitment company with a strong set of values and ethics. While making high-quality candidates key to our operations, we have focused on deep practice specialization and recruitment solutions for our clients across the globe. We ran a tight ship during the downturn and have now returned to profitability. I wish my friends and colleagues continued success as the market recovers.
We are sorry to hear of Jons decision, Lead Director Dick Stolz said. The Board is very grateful to Jon for his tireless leadership, his integrity and his friendship which we will all miss. We wish Jon great happiness in the next chapter of his life. We are delighted that he has agreed to stay on as leader while we work with Spencer Stuart to find his replacement during the coming months.
Back in November Hudson UK introduced Paul Jacobs, former Adecco and Office Angels senior operating executive, as its new UK/Ireland/Middle East Chief Talent Officer. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer Catherine King, Jacobs will be responsible for the recruitment, engagement and development of Hudson's people, as well as its Talent Management business.
With over 30 years' experience in the recruitment sector, encompassing multiple board level senior operative roles, Jacobs brings a stellar reputation and track record of developing profitable businesses through the engagement of people. During his career, Jacobs has led the growth and development of numerous speciality recruitment brands including Office Angels and Adecco. Most recently Jacobs served as Owner and Managing Director of LoveWorkLife Limited, a consultancy business providing strategic advice, coaching and mentoring to the recruitment industry.
'I am delighted to welcome Paul to our businesses.' said King. 'His role in the further development of Hudson's already great culture and Talent Management business is of paramount importance to the strategic goals and objectives of our business.'
'I am very excited about this opportunity,' Jacobs states. 'Hudson is a well-established credible business, with great people and unlimited prospects. As Chief Talent Officer, I am excited by the impact that getting the best from our people, engaging them with the business and helping them develop will have to the profitability and growth of our organisation. I am proud to work for a business that evidently puts its people at the very top of its strategic agenda.'


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Sarah Michelle Gellar: 'Ringer' at Comic-Con!
Sarah Michelle Gellar promotes her new show, Ringer, during Comic-Con 2011 on Thursday (July 21) in San Diego, Calif.
The 34-year-old actress was joined by co-stars Ioan Gruffudd, Nestor Carbonell, and Kristoffer Polaha.
"I knew I wanted to come back to television," Sarah said during a panel at the annual convention, where the cast also unveiled another sneak peek of the series.
Be sure to tune into The CW on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 9 p.m. for the premiere!
FYI: Sarah is wearing an Alternative Apparel Silk Boyfriend Tee in Onyx and DL1961 Emma jeans in Wick.
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a bibliophile in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a Jane Austen manuscript.
"The Watsons," Austen's unfinished, unpublished manuscript, will be auctioned Thursday by Sotheby's in London. It is expected to fetch between $330,000 and $490,000.
The manuscript, much of which is in Austen's handwriting, is one of her few manuscripts that survived and, as a work in progress, offers a rare glimpse inside Austen's mind as a writer.
(The only surviving manuscripts from Austen's completed novels are two chapters of "Persuasion," which are at the British Library, "Lady Susan," at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, and "Sanditon," at King's College, Cambridge, England.)
'It's very much a working draft,' said Gabriel Heaton, a senior specialist in the books and manuscript department at Sotheby's, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. 'You can see how her mind was moving—how she's refining and sharpening her text as she revises.'
In 1804 Austen started "The Watsons," after finishing "Northanger Abbey" in 1799 and starting "Mansfield Park" in 1811. She completed about a quarter of the novel (68 pages, or some 17,500 words), then simply abandoned the book. Why? Austen's own life, scholars believe, started to imitate art.
"The Watsons" tells the story of four sisters, the daughters of a widowed clergyman. One of the daughters, Emma Watson, an intelligent, middle-class girl, returns to her family after the wealthy aunt who raised her squanders Emma's inheritance on a botched second marriage. Back with her own family, Emma cares for her sick father and watches as her sisters court a round of rich suitors.
The manuscript ends here, but thanks to letters Austen wrote her sister Cassandra, scholars believe Emma's father was going to die, thrusting the Watson girls into a difficult financial situation. A certain Lord Osborne, inspired by the character of Mr. Darcy, would likely emerge as Emma's suitor and the girls would redouble their efforts to wed.
Austen's story, it seemed, hit too close to home. Austen's own father died in 1805, by which time neither Austen nor her sister Cassandra had married.
"That was most likely her reason for abandoning the project," Mr. Heaton told the WSJ. "She had no appetite to continue with a story that was going to parallel her own life in fairly unhappy ways."
For that reason, said Declan Kiely, curator and head of the literary and historical manuscripts department at The Morgan Library & Museum, "The Watsons" is Austen's most biographical work.
That's one reason scholars say "The Watsons" is the most important Austen artifact to be auctioned in more than 20 years, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors.
"This unique manuscript provides scholars with important evidence, not just of how Jane Austen composed and revised her work, but also of how her other manuscripts must have looked before they were edited by her publishers," Heaton told Britain's Express.
Book critic Margaret Drabble described "The Watsons" as "a tantalising, delightful and highly accomplished fragment, which must surely have proved the equal of her six other novels, had she finished it," according to Express.
One fortunate buyer will take the precious manuscript home Thursday. The rest of us, however, are not completely left out. "The Watsons," along with the rest of Austen's fiction manuscripts, have been digitized and are online in a complete digital collection, Jane Austen Manuscripts, available to all.
Husna Haq is a Monitor contributor.


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Anton's Cafe Bar, Sandside, Scarborough
At the heart of Scarborough's fish and chip filled South Bay lies a historic building offering a modern take on dining.
After gazing at Anton's for months now during my walks to South Bay I eventually decided a treat after work was on the cards.
The exterior of the building is intriguing with the renovated chapel looking fantastic while the inside is as impressive with the modern layout.
I was told to make sure we got an upstairs table so we can take in Scarborough harbour, and it didn't disappoint. The weather could have been more on our side but it was a lovely view nonetheless to spend an evening.
There is a huge range of choice on the menu for each course, but there was only one thing on my mind - steak. You can't go to a grill house without someone getting a steak, can you?
For starters we decided to share a tomato garlic bread which is priced at £5.75. The stone baked garlic bread had a thin base which melted in your mouth and made every mouthful a moment to savour. There was also plenty of tomato on top although our only improvement would be to have more garlic.
All the staff provided a friendly welcome and were certainly attentive during our stay to make it even more pleasurable.
The dining room is open and fresh with the decor really complementing the classic features of the chapel.
For a main course I decided on the fillet steak (£24), a winning choice. It was probably the thickest fillet steak I have eaten but it was cooked to perfection (medium) with my knife just gliding through it.
The meat melted in my mouth and was superbly met with a tasty and rich blue cheese sauce.
Across the table my girlfriend was handed a big sirloin steak (£20.50) which was chargrilled, offering a delightful crunch to the juicy and tender steak.
The chips were classic and chunky and the onion rings perfect and crispy while a salad was well received.
We made the rookie mistake of having our eyes way too big for our bellies by simply have zero room left for a dessert. It is a real shame because I had already had my eye on the raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake.
However this does give me the perfect excuse to return to Anton's to try the other delights that were really appealing to me on the menu. The bill came to just shy of £60 including one drink apiece which, considering we had two steaks, is reasonable - though it is a more expensive option to maybe some of the nearby eateries.
There isn't a place like Anton's in Scarborough and with the combination of a great location, fantastic building and quality food, you can certainly have a top dining experience. I look forward to my return.


text: Despite the basic triteness of its premise and its backdrop: another technically scintillating novel from the author of Kindred (1979) and the Patternmaster series. Clay's Ark, the first interstellar spaceship, returns carrying a deadly alien parasite and crashes in the desert; only pilot Eli survives. Transformed by the parasite, he is stronger and faster than before and nearly invulnerable. But the alien unmercifully drives him to infect others. (There's a powerful sexual compulsion too.) So Eli takes over an isolated desert community, hoping to confine the disease there while shanghai-ing occasional new recruits—such as thoughtful doctor Blake Maslin and his daughters, self-reliant Rane and leukemia-stricken Keira. Soon, then, all three are infected; aware of the alien nature of the parasite, they try to escape. But a vicious bandit gang intervenes...and violent complications ensue. The parasite's victims are sympathetic—with superior abilities, tenderness, and the will to fight against their alien-inspired compulsions. On the other hand, these characters look terrible; they eat raw meat, carry contagion, produce non-human offspring. And Butler maintains this ambivalence beautifully throughout—in a strong, supple narrative with tense action. Superior science fiction, then, even if many readers will be disappointed by the non-originality of the parasite notion—and by the sketchy, cliched near-future setting.


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A fire that started earlier this week on the Washington side of the Gorge is all but out, according to fire officials.
The Dog Falls fire, located above Highway 14 near milepost 59 to the west of Dog Creek in Skamania County, burned 5.25 acres and was still smoldering as of Friday morning, but was at 100 percent containment, according to Bernie Pineda, a public information officer for the fire.
The fire, which was within the Columbia River National Scenic Area, caused the U.S. Forest Service to close the popular Dog Mountain Trail and the Augspurger Trail due to safety reasons. USFS announced Thursday morning that the trails had reopened.
Helicopters carried buckets of water from nearby Drano Lake and dumped them on the blaze while crews, including a 20-member hotshot team out of Entiat, Wash., busied themselves constructing fire lines. All total, Pineda calculated that 55 people had worked on the fire, including the hotshots, local forest service crews, and pilots.
While the steep terrain and the high winds made fighting the fire difficult at times, Pineda reported that the arrival of rain Thursday evening, which was forecast to last through Friday evening, helped considerably with firefighting efforts. He added that management of the fire had been turned over to local crews.
As of press time, Pineda did not have a total cost of the fire available, and the cause of the fire was still undetermined.
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Five tips that will allow you to eat well during the holiday season - without worrying about your weight
Winnipeg Health Region
Wave, November / December 2013
As the holiday season approaches, thoughts turn to gatherings with friends and family.
And that usually means plenty of food, drink and good times - followed by the inevitable resolutions to start dieting early in the New Year.
Fortunately, there are ways to enjoy the holiday festivities without having to worry about your weight. Here are five strategies that will ensure you have fun and enjoy your food while navigating the holiday dining season this year.
Eat intuitively
The intuitive eater tunes in to their internal cues of hunger and fullness.
A first step in working toward intuitive eating is to eat more regularly, consuming a mix of meals and snacks throughout the day. Fuelling our bodies every three to five hours can support good energy levels, and level blood sugars and moods.
Stress around the holidays may affect our moods, and being hungry does, too. Many people often don't notice their hunger until they feel starved and "hangry" (hungry+angry). This can lead to overeating or binge eating. But studies have also shown that those who engage in intuitive eating can reduce their risk for these problems.
It is important to maintain this approach through the holiday season. Avoid the temptation to starve yourself in advance of the big holiday meal in order to have "more room" in your stomach. This approach will only cause you to consume more food than you may have wanted, and leave you feeling awful, physically and emotionally. If you begin your meals "ready to eat" instead of "starving" you will feel less stress and be more likely to eat the amount and types of food that work best for you.
You might decide to have another bite of this or that, or finish your plate just because it tastes good. That's okay. Part of normal eating behaviour is being flexible, eating a variety of foods and not being "perfect" with our eating.
Mindful eating is the act of engaging all our senses while eating and being in the present moment with our food. This can help us enjoy and savour our food more, and figure out which foods we don't enjoy but sometimes eat out of habit or without awareness.
This approach can be useful for ensuring that we are eating the amount of food that is right for us, but it can also be helpful when partaking in pastries and chocolates. We often worry about how much we are eating, especially when we eat sweets. When we are eating mindfully, without judgment, we eat the amount of sweets that work for us.
Before a meal, snack or treat, take a moment to pause, take a deep breath and relax. Get ready to enjoy your meal, snack or dessert. Start with one mindful bite.
It may not be realistic to eat a whole meal mindfully over the holidays, but the more we can connect with our food and our bodies while eating, the more we will enjoy it and feel better - physically and emotionally.
While eating, check in with yourself. Reflect on how you are feeling. Are you still enjoying the food? Are you still hungry?
Maybe you sense that you are no longer hungry but would enjoy another serving of your aunt's famous casserole because it is so delicious. If so, savour and enjoy. Part of normal eating is being flexible and making decisions that work for us in the moment.
Healthy communication
Sharing food can often be a sign of love and affection. That's why it is often difficult to tell a loved one that you are full or would not like any more to eat.
The trick is to communicate your wishes in a way that honours your needs in the moment and respects the person offering the food.
We likely have all tried saying, "Thank you, but I'm full."
If that doesn't work, share how much you appreciate the offer and that you are full but you would be interested in taking some home. This could make for a great, ready-to-go evening snack or something you can freeze for a quick lunch.
As a host, it can be helpful to be sensitive to and aware of the pressures to eat that are everywhere during the holidays, and to offer but not push.
Add some fun physical activity
Moving your body can help you be more in tune with your hunger and fullness, and can also help improve your mood and overall health during the holidays. Making physical activity something to enjoy is key to keeping it a regular part of your life. During the holidays, you may be doing a lot of travelling, eating foods you don't normally eat, and be in unfamiliar and perhaps uncomfortable surroundings. This can cause stress to the body, which might lead to stomach troubles.
Being active during the holidays can also help you with digestion and improve your mood. And let's not forget, be sure to make it fun! Active games such as basement floor hockey or active video games are a fun way to move be active and enjoy family time at the holidays. Or perhaps you might enjoy the solitude of a walk alone to soak up nature, get a breath of fresh air and enjoy the beauty of winter.
Holiday stress management
The strategies of intuitive eating, mindful eating, healthy communication and enjoyable physical activity can all contribute to less stress around the holidays. Other things can help, too. If you benefit from things like meditation, journalling, calling a close friend, listening to music, reading, or taking a walk, try to still fit these things in when possible.
The simplest stress reliever can be just taking a few deep breaths. This can help us feel more relaxed and grounded. And we always have access to our breath, anywhere we go. Higher-stress situations have also been known to bring out ways of coping that aren't so helpful, like drinking alcohol. Alcohol is often widely available during the holidays. Try to be mindful of your consumption. And of course, if you are drinking, don't drive and plan a safe ride home.
Lindsey Mazur is a registered dietitian at the Women's Health Clinic. She specializes in teaching the Health at Every Size approach to eating and activity.
About Wave
Wave is published six times a year by the Winnipeg Health Region in cooperation with the Winnipeg Free Press. It is available at newsstands, hospitals and clinics throughout Winnipeg, as well as McNally Robinson Books.
Read the November / December 2013 issue of Wave
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