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BY DANIEL KREPS | September 7, 2014
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Roger Waters celebrated his 71st birthday September 6th at the Toronto International Film Festival by attending the world premiere of his new documentary Roger Waters: The Wall. TIFF was the perfect venue for the former Pink Floyd bassist to debut his film since The Wall Live tour actually began its run at Toronto's Air Canada Centre on September 15, 2010, so Roger Waters: The Wall's TIFF premiere was like coming full circle. Also, what better way to follow "Bill Murray Day" than with a film that explores Waters' epic tour from behind "the Wall."
Longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich is credited with "Sound" in Roger Waters: The Wall, along with veteran sound mixer Adam Scrivener. The documentary runs for 133 minutes – 12 minutes longer than the classic double-LP itself – and was co-directed by Waters and Sean Evans, who was The Wall Tour's creative director. Roger Waters: The Wall was filmed in three cities on two continents. So far, no release date has been announced for the documentary, but there will be two more Toronto screenings. Waters also revealed that his tour documentary could double as "an anti-war, protest film."
Following the premiere, and after an impromptu serenade of "Happy Birthday" by the crowd, Waters conducted a Q&A session with audience members and was asked why Pink Floyd's The Wall is so enduring. "I think people are sick and tired of being told that the most important thing in their life is commerce and the new this and the new that," Waters said according to the Toronto Sun. "I think people are probably ready to go now, 'Well, all of that rhetoric lead us to lob bombs over the top of the wall, that divides society ecologically, economically, philosophically and politically, from all our fellow human beings. And we no longer want to be told by our political leaders that they are scum and that we are great.' So that I believe that it may be we're no longer interested in the 'us and them' form of political philosophy that we've been fed on for the last couple of 1,000 years and that we may be ready to move into a new place." All that, plus "Comfortably Numb" is awesome.
"I can't top that tour," Waters told Rolling Stone last November. "First of all, you have to accept the fact that I'm not going to live forever... You just have to accept that when you do something as enormous as that tour. The hardest thing in the world is thinking of something to do, so going and doing it is a reward in itself."


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Best Buy said Tuesday it will hike its quarterly dividend 12% to 19 cents a share from 17 cents.
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The change will be reflected in the quarterly dividend, payable October 2 to Best Buy shareholders of record as of September 11, 2014.
"Our decision to increase the amount of cash we are returning to shareholders is indicative of our improved cash position and our confidence in the cash-generating power of our multi-channel business model," Best Buy president and CEO Hubert Joly said in a press release.
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text: Date:14/02/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/seta/2008/02/14/stories/2008021450051500.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sci Tech An energy-efficient microchip with myriad uses Embedded medical devices based on such chips will consume only a tenth of the current power Commercial applications could become available in five years or, perhaps, even sooner A cell phone dying at a crucial moment, a digital camera that warns of low power at a perfect photo opportunity or a laptop inopportunely running out of juice - many of us have had such vexing experiences firsthand. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Texas Instruments (TI) have designed a chip, ten times more energy-efficient than existing ones, to keep portable devices going longer. Because of the lower power consumption, the batteries of these mobile devices and vital medical implants do not have to be recharged or replaced as frequently as they are now. Although users tend to be excited by new features on gadgets, every additional feature - like the ability to watch video clips or take snapshots on a cell phone - puts a burden on the battery's limited power. Clearly, a new approach to chip design was in order because saddling such portable devices with bigger and better batteries can only take us so far. In such devices, the key to turn down power consumption was the voltage, says Anantha Chandrakasan, Director of MIT's Microsystems Technology Laboratories and the Joseph F. and Nancy P. Keithley Professor of Electrical Engineering. The longevity of the battery comes from the chip's lower voltage requirement. The operating voltage for circuits on a chip is typically 1 volt but the new chip can operate at just 0.3 volts. An important feature of this new chip's design is a high-efficiency DC-to-DC converter - akin to an in-situ step-down transformer - that slashes the input voltage to one third of its strength. Huge implications Traditionally, the circuits on such chips have been optimised to operate at a supply voltage of around 1 volt. Scaling down the supply voltage has huge implications. Memory and logic circuits had to be redesigned to operate at 0.3 volts, a voltage low enough to disrupt the chip's very functionality, says Chandrakasan, the leader of the chip's re-architecture team. Besides, the team also had to overcome the variability inherent in chip manufacturing. At this lower supply voltage, variations and imperfections in the silicon chip could throw the electronic circuit out of whack; in the binary system what was registered as 1 could become 0 and vice versa. Designing the chip to minimize its vulnerability at the new voltage was a huge challenge. The team demonstrated an ultra-low-power version of TI's MSP430, a widely used microcontroller. "These design techniques show great potential for TI's future low-power integrated circuit products and applications including wireless terminals, battery-operated instrumentation, sensor networks and medical electronics," says Dr. Dennis Buss, chief scientist at Texas Instruments. Networking devices Portable and embedded medical devices, such as hearing aids and retinal implants, communications and networking devices based on such chips will consume only a tenth of the current power. A person who now watches short clips on a cell phone, for instance, can view longer videos without the need to recharge. There could also be a variety of military applications in the production of tiny, self-contained sensor networks that could be dispersed in a battlefield. Eventually, in medical devices the idea is to make the power requirement so low that they could run on 'ambient energy' - using the body's own heat or movement to provide the requisite power. The ultimate goal is to design a generator on a chip, eliminating the need for a battery, says Chandrakasan. VIJAYSREE VENKATRAMAN


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'Visitors' is a pop-up exhibition in Abertillery, Wales, featuring works by several foreign and British photographers.
The idea for the exhibition was borne out of a wish to bring international photography to the Valleys and show it in a temporary space in our town's high street. Most of the authors do not make their living in the field of photography and most of them are not photography graduates.
Thus the title, 'Visitors', can be understood on many levels: it presents works by prevalently foreign photographers, in a form of a pop-up exhibition in a town otherwise lacking a permanent art space, by people who, with some exceptions, are not considered a part of the professional photography world – and so both the authors and their works can be seen as 'visitors' in several ways. We hope that this exhibition will enliven town life, help question the way art is presented in the Valleys - by bringing international art to the inhabitants of the Valleys rather than the reverse - and, last but not least, show that 'amateur photographer' is an increasingly outdated notion.
The exhibition's opening dates are from the 6 – 27 July 2013 and is open to the public from 11am - 7am, Tuesday to Sunday, at Church Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, we are situated opposite the Post Office.
For further information about this exhibition and the concept behind it, please visit our site via, popupvisitors.blogspot.co.uk


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Working in Dublin 2 today, there were a fair number of fishermen around during the day – and particular evident around lunch time.
They were in Dublin protesting about the cost of diesel at the moment. And many of the arrived in their "gas guzzling" SUV's from all over the country.


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Over the past 100 000 years cold temperatures largely prevailed over the planet in what is known as the last ice age. However, the cold period was repeatedly interrupted by much warmer climate conditions.
Scientists have long attempted to find out why these drastic temperature jumps of up to ten degrees took place in the far northern latitudes within just a few decades.
Now, for the first time, a group of researchers at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), has been able to reconstruct these climate changes during the last ice age using a series of model simulations. The surprising finding is that minor variations in the ice sheet size can be sufficient to trigger abrupt climate changes.
During the last ice age a large part of North America was covered with a massive ice sheet up to 3km thick. The water stored in this ice sheet is part of the reason why the sea level was then about 120 meters lower than today. Young Chinese scientist Xu Zhang, lead author of the study who undertook his PhD at the Alfred Wegener Institute, explains.
"The rapid climate changes known in the scientific world as Dansgaard-Oeschger events were limited to a period of time from 110,000 to 23,000 years before present. The abrupt climate changes did not take place at the extreme low sea levels, corresponding to the time of maximum glaciation 20,000 years ago, nor at high sea levels such as those prevailing today - they occurred during periods of intermediate ice volume and intermediate sea levels."
The results presented by the AWI researchers can explain the history of climate changes during glacial periods, comparing simulated model data with that retrieved from ice cores and marine sediments.
How rapid temperature changes might have occurred during times when the Northern Hemisphere ice sheets were at intermediate sizes (see schematic depictions on http://bit.ly/1uQoI70).
During the cold stadial periods of the last ice age, massive ice sheets covered northern parts of North America and Europe. Strong westerly winds drove the Arctic sea ice southward, even as far as the French coast.
Since the extended ice cover over the North Atlantic prevented the exchange of heat between the atmosphere and the ocean, the strong driving forces for the ocean currents that prevail today were lacking. Ocean circulation, which is a powerful "conveyor belt" in the world's oceans, was thus much weaker than at present, and consequently transported less heat to northern regions.
During the extended cold phases the ice sheets continued to thicken. When higher ice sheets prevailed over North America, typical in periods of intermediate sea levels, the prevailing westerly winds split into two branches. The major wind field ran to the north of the so-called Laurentide Ice Sheet and ensured that the sea ice boundary off the European coast shifted to the north. Ice-free seas permit heat exchange to take place between the atmosphere and the ocean.
At the same time, the southern branch of the northwesterly winds drove warmer water into the ice-free areas of the northeast Atlantic and thus amplified the transportation of heat to the north. The modified conditions stimulated enhanced circulation in the ocean. Consequently, a thicker Laurentide Ice Sheet over North America resulted in increased ocean circulation and therefore greater transportation of heat to the north. The climate in the Northern Hemisphere became dramatically warmer within a few decades until, due to the retreat of the glaciers over North America and the renewed change in wind conditions, it began to cool off again.
"Using the simulations performed with our climate model, we were able to demonstrate that the climate system can respond to small changes with abrupt climate swings," explains Professor Gerrit Lohmann, leader of the Paleoclimate Dynamics group at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Germany. In doing so he illustrates the new study's significance with regards to contemporary climate change. "At medium sea levels, powerful forces, such as the dramatic acceleration of polar ice cap melting, are not necessary to result in abrupt climate shifts and associated drastic temperature changes."
At present, the extent of Arctic sea ice is far less than during the last glacial period. The Laurentide Ice Sheet, the major driving force for ocean circulation during the glacials, has also disappeared. Climate changes following the pattern of the last ice age are therefore not to be anticipated under today's conditions.
"There are apparently some situations in which the climate system is more resistant to change while in others the system tends toward strong fluctuations," summarises Gerrit Lohmann. "In terms of the Earth's history, we are currently in one of the climate system's more stable phases. The preconditions, which gave rise to rapid temperature changes during the last ice age do not exist today. But this does not mean that sudden climate changes can be excluded in the future."
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The original paper was published in Nature under the following title:
Xu Zhang, Gerrit Lohmann, Gregor Knorr, Conor Purcell: Abrupt glacial climate shifts controlled by ice sheet changes. Nature, DOI: 10.1038/nature13592 (Link: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nature13592.html)
Your scientific contact persons at the Alfred Wegener Institute are:
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The Alfred Wegener Institute conducts research in the Arctic, Antarctic and oceans of the high and mid-latitudes. It coordinates polar research in Germany and provides major infrastructure to the international scientific community, such as the research icebreaker Polarstern and stations in the Arctic and Antarctica. The Alfred Wegener Institute is one of the 18 research centres of the Helmholtz Association, the largest scientific organisation in Germany.
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My usual route home from work takes me past the Pacific Coast Campus of Long Beach City College.
As I was driving home today I noticed two Jehovah's Witness-type Bible people on the street corner looking over toward the campus. Something felt serious about the way they were looking over there. Like, you know how when something unusual/out-of-the-ordinary happens in public and people sorta stop and stare for a minute? Well, cuing in on that, I too glanced over at the campus just in time to see three cop cars speeding up to the entrance of the school and come to a halt, one already with his door open. I then saw a few other police officers running toward the entrance, guns drawn. Holy fuck. Was this yet another school shooting going down right now?! As I slowly drove past the campus, I saw a small unit of what looked to be SWAT officers going in towards the school. Suddenly, two or three loud bangs went off. My first thought was, Huh, gunshots sound kinda puny from a distance, almost like just loud cap guns or something. And then I thought, Fuck, what if a stray bullet hits me through my open passenger window? Then I noticed some younger looking police-type guys standing guard near the campus driveway behind a traffic barricade. They didn't seem to be too concerned by what was happening; I think I even saw one of them smiling as he talked to his buddy. WTF? Aren't you alarmed that there's a shooting going down right now?! Then I noticed a whole shit load of cop cars and emergency type vehicles congregated towards the back of the campus. Ahhh, it's some kind of scenario training going on.
Whew. I actually circled back around again to drive past and double check. Yes, it was a training. Thankfully. My God, I thought. That would have been very unsettling had that been a real "active shooter" scenario. It's one thing to read and hear about these things happening in some other city, state or town you've never heard of. Very different when it occurs in the areas you work or live. Goddamn…
Witnessing that today got me really thinking again about the type of work I want to be doing on this planet. When I was younger, around middle-school age or so, I remember thinking I wanted to be a Navy SEAL ( probably because I had been reading one of Richard Marcinko's books). I can't remember if I was actually serious about it; I think it had more to do with wanting to be or look cool. At that time I was also into BB gun wars and paintballing (ahhh, those were the days…), so I probably thought I was a junior commando or something. Haha. As I got older, particularly in my mid to late twenties (I'm 34 now at the time of typing this), still without any real idea of "career", but sensing this impulse in me that wanted to "help people", I thought that maybe I should consider being a firefighter or an EMT. By that time I knew I didn't want to have to carry a gun and possibly shoot people. But I did have, again, this sense of wanting to help people out in times of distress and trouble. To run towards the fire while everyone else was running away.
It wasn't until I read this book by Dr. Elaine Aron that I became enlightened as to who and why I was the way I was (which I've blahged about before here). There's something to be said for that ancient Greek adage, know thyself. Seeing those police officers today, with guns drawn, running towards the sound of danger like that (albeit simulated), I was like Man, that's serious work. And I thought, what's the equivalent of that based upon who I am? That's not to say I don't have the capability of being a police officer or firefighter. But again, knowing thyself, I know that I wouldn't be able to handle that kind of routine or schedule. I wouldn't feel healthy and alive and fulfilled being on the front lines. I'd more likely be stressed out, stretched thin, angry, irritable, hostile, negative, disgruntled and just plain unpleasant to be around. Kind of like the time*, before I had left for Detroit, when I was doing judo twice a week and maintaining my practice schedule at my Sensei's dojo 2 or 3 times a week and working 40 hours. That may not be a lot for some people, but that was way too much training for me. I mean, at the time of course, I had little idea about my truer nature and I thought that I needed to be a gung-ho warrior type intent on being a better, more knowledgeable martial artist. Hahaha. *Sigh* What I needed to do was just chill and be okay with not trying to do too many things at once. The point is, there are certain types of people who are able to maintain relative equilibrium with that kind of warrior schedule. I'm not one of them.
*Not even just before Detroit; check out some of my posts from when I was in Seattle.
Consider this quote from Dr. Aron's book:
Sooner or later everyone encounters stressful life experiences, but HSPs react more to such stimulation. If you see this reaction as part of some basic flaw, you intensify the stress already present in any life crisis. Next come feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness (5).
Not that I don't have the ability to maintain that schedule. I was doing so, in fact. It's that I "react more" to the kind of stress that puts on me. I feel more wacked-outta-line (hence the severe disgruntlement bordering on depression and suicide). Added to that, because of my lack of knowledge about myself, I felt that this was some kind of "flaw" in me as Aron says. Some kind of weakness that I needed to push outta my system like a piece of shit in my intestines. Had I been educated about my trait, and felt empowered rather than burdened by it, then perhaps I too would have been better able to weather the storm.
But, as I was saying about "serious work". What would that be for me? A counselor? A priest? A Buddhist monk? A therapist? A teacher? It's like, I'm looking for that same quality of serious like those cops rushing in with guns drawn. Like firefighters racing to the scene of a burning building. Goosebumps serious. You know what I mean? In fact, that's the quality I was looking to create during my filmmaking days. Not that it was all about being serious. Just that, I wanted to really grab people by the throat with my creative visions. Sadly, this all became too literal, with me destroying my filmmaking friendship exactly because of this inability to maintain equilibrium. But that's besides the point now…
Back in January I had the fortune of attending one those Monday night meditation + dharma talks with Noah Levine facilitating. That was a profound and inspiring session for me because he used the analogy of the Dharma being like a "fire extinguisher" to put out the fires of greed, hatred and delusion. He referenced this Bad Religion album:
With the young man being on fire, literally. Noah was saying that we are like this, on fire, when we are not "awake"; burning through the world with our greed, hatreds and delusions, creating suffering for ourselves and others. That was pretty synchronicitous though, that he used that analogy. Exactly how I had imagined myself. A spiritual firefighter. How that can manifest itself as a "career" or job of some type, I still don't have any real clue. I know I don't want to be doing what I'm doing now for the rest of my life (which is delivery driving). I did have the thought that the equivalent of seriousness to being an actual firefighter or cop would be a teacher, whether a public school teacher or Buddhist teacher, I don't know. Kind of like my ex-partner who taught middle school. It may not be a position that's given much credit in our society, but I do think it's a position that carries weight, at least in my mind. That's a serious job to me. I'm not saying I'm interested in making this my career. I'm saying that this kind of role is what suits my nature better than being a cop or fireman. But yeah, if I became like an actual teacher of some kind, I'd probably be proud of myself. Happy to have found some kind of useful niche in society. That's all I'm looking for man. Just some place to fit in and be of service and be appreciated for what I bring to the motherfucking table.
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With that being said, it's time now for me to…bum bum bum…end this blahg. Really. Not just this post but this entire blog. Like, stop blogging forever. For real this time. haha. Seriously. I've found a more suitable platform for myself, I think. Less long form blahblahblahging and more concise to the point. Plus, still a way to keep track of whatever little insights or cool shit I come across. It's still under construction but you can follow it here. Or not.
A few days ago it was April 1st. Four years ago to that day was when I drove out of Detroit. Which means that this blog, which was created a month or so before leaving is now four years old. Wow. Kind of a trip because, it's not been that long, but a lotta things been happenin' in that short space of time. A lot of which you can read about in my post archives. But it's been feeling right for me to finally lay this thing down. The other platform is more suitable I believe for giving voice to my multi-faceted self. I am most certainly still a quantum karateka, but karate and martial arts really isn't my core thing. Not quite sure I can put that core thing into words yet, but it has to do with that "seriousness". With helping people put out their fires. Shit, putting out my own fire! Fuck. I be burnin' too! I am still going to check back in here every once in a while, in case people wanna comment on stuff that I need to moderate. Otherwise, yeah dude. It's dead. I'm gone. Moved on.
To all readers past and future, thank you. Really. And to any future offspring who will read these thoughts, this is here for you. Actually no, not really. This is here for me. To remind myself of where I've been and where I wanted to go.
So for the last time…ELBOW Smash! And I'll leave you with a Buddhist blessing I learned from Noah:
May you be happy. May you be at ease. May you be free from suffering.


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Dear Paris: by the time you read this...I haven't decided how to conclude my reports from Paris. I will probably make a few more entries and then wrap it up. I have left Paris and am now in a holding pattern at a luxurious hotel near Roissy-CDG. I have a flight out in the morning. Will I miss Paris? I think not. I am happy to get home.
Perhaps in a week or two, I will miss my odd routine and my travels around Paris. I think I might miss walking around the city. There is no walking where I live. In fact, there are no sidewalks. Walking is not something that occurs incidentally. It is something you must do purposefully and intentionally. It becomes a "thing."
There are a few more entries to make, some photos to post, then I will come to some sort of inspiring conclusion, or just end it abruptly. I like the way Jason, a former Parisian blogger, ended his reports from the City of Light when he returned to NYC. The first line of his letter says it all.


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The book is gorgeous, very inspiring and guides you along your creative journey. Today I decided to follow her instructions for a collage project using postcards and letters as a background.
I used an ACT-sized woodblock to work on (more about those on the Awfully Big Art Adventure very soon!)
First I covered it in (reduced-sized) postcards, old letters and stamps.
Next, I painted the whole thing with brown and green acrylics and wiped a lot of it off to reveal some of the text. Then I drew the figure and painted it in.
Finally I added words, lace and gold pen. I've tried to make my faces different from Suzi's and Kelly's.
It isn't finished though - there's still the other side to do!
I am entering this piece of work for Jo Wholohan's 'Embrace the Face' challenge - the theme for this month is lace.


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Your Inner Guidance System & The Puzzle of Life
If I could share 500 words to inspire, this is the important wisdom I'd want to pass along to others...
When I was homeless and struggling with everything from self-esteem to survival, I ignored my intuition and the inspiration it offered. I couldn't believe that some part of me was connected to a wiser source and was trying to guide me. Because I have free will, I could ignore the internal signals. And as long as I did, I suffered.
What I learned is that everyone has an internal guidance system. We can get quiet, tune in, and feel our way through life. The more we listen and obey the inner callings, the better life is for each of us.
These days, this is the focus of my teachings, the thing I most care about. If you look at my writing over the years, it's continually moved towards this idea of following inspiration. I know what it's like to live in my ego and get yanked around by fear; it takes constant vigilance to let go of the negativity we all battle.
This isn't to say that ego is a bad thing; it's there to help us get the job done. But first, we have to know what the right job is – and that comes from listening to your inner voice.
The question is how can you know?
Unfortunately, there are many other kinds of voices we often succumb to that distract us from true listening. At first it may be tricky, as your mind will try to confuse or mislead you. But the more you make listening your meditative practice, the more you will dial in to the message for you.
I've found there isn't one path; there are many. I've written much about the ancient practice of Ho'oponopono and its modern-day counterpart that has made such a difference in my own life. But the method is not so important as the willingness and desire to be in touch with the Divine.
Where there's willingness, the Divine can, and will, guide us. It is our inalienable, Divine right – a birthright. Call it our life line to life itself, or a hot line to the Divine, it's always available and accessible in every moment. You just have to tune your ear to hear it.
Decades ago I began a presentation by handing out pieces of a jigsaw puzzle to everyone in the room. Each person got a piece of the puzzle, but none of them saw what the puzzle was supposed to be when it was all fitted together. I explained to everyone there that life was like that. We each have a piece of the puzzle to life.
When I live my piece, and you live yours, life works. In the end, the puzzle becomes a beautiful painting; the miracle of life.
So my message is to tune in and follow your inner guidance. The more you follow it, the more your life will work. And when we all follow our unique callings, life on the planet works, too. The puzzle comes together. The miracle breathes. It all begins inside.


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As freight volumes begin to pick up across the trucking spectrum, many carriers are revising how they recruit drivers to address a range of issues, including everything from changing freight patterns to new safety regulations and demographic shifts in the labor pool.
"Recruiting in 2010 and beyond needs to be very different from what occurred in the past, even just last year," Mike Hinz, vp-recruiting for Schneider National, told FleetOwner.
To begin with, points out Hinz, the driver of today has never been more regulated. He believes that pressure will only intensify once the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 program starts rolling out in November.
Second, freight is now becoming far more regionalized. "It used to be we focused on finding 'coast-to-coast' or long haul drivers. Now more manufacturers want to shorten their supply chains, so we're witnessing a boom in regional freight," he explained.
As a result, Schneider aims to hire 2,500 drivers for its five regional operations – the West, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast and Northeast – by the end of this year. As a result, some 40% of Schneider's 14,000 drivers are now in regional operations, he said.
"The customer demand for our regional service has exceeded our expectations and created enough freight density to get [these] drivers home weekly," Hinz noted. "And work-life balance is more important than ever to today's professional truck driver."
One would think that this change alone would drive an influx of younger workers into the industry. The average age for truck drivers now hovers around 47. But Hinz says that's not been the case. "We will always need and see younger drivers, but right now we're actually seeing older workers who are transiting from other industries such as manufacturing, high tech, even office work, from job losses due to the recession and just the chance to try something new," he said. "Veteran workers with their career experiences in many cases are better able to master the challenges and conflicts of the job."
As a result of all those factors, carriers such as Transport America are changing how they recruit drivers.
"We're trying to get away from centralized recruiting, to send more pre-qualified candidates directly to our terminals to get a flavor for the jobs in their area," Brett Terchila, director of operations for Transport America, told FleetOwner
While the candidates work history and driving record remain critical, Terchila said other key points now include technological knowhow as well job expectations.
"A big piece of what we're doing is an 'expectation exchange,'" he noted. "We want to know what the driver expects of the job and to convey to them our expectations. We set standards on both sides – for them and for us – at the outset."
Transport America also now measures a matrix of metrics – including safety, on-time delivery, out-of-route mileage, idle time, and fuel economy – that it shares on an ongoing basis with its drivers. "Our goal is to coach drivers to achieve what we need," Terchila explained. "We put a lot of emphasis on training our fleet leaders in order to help them engage with drivers, to create a more positive give-and-take to change behaviors instead of marching them out the door."
The new approach to recruiting is also about offering drivers more choices as they progress through their careers, added Schneider's Hinz. "Our job search engine – www.schneiderjobs.com – is designed so candidates can find available jobs right where they live and that fit their desired lifestyle," he said.
"Job choice is also going to be a big deal. We find drivers may start out wanting to drive coast-to-coast, to see the country, then as a family comes into the picture, they want to stay home more often," Hinz added. "That's why having long-haul, regional, and dedicated contract carriage operations all under one roof are so critical today – it gives drivers more options to match changing lifestyle needs."


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RFMD, represented by RF Parts Australia , introduce the SUF-8533, a monolithically matched high IP3 broadband pHEMT MMIC amplifier covering DC to 12GHz. This pHEMT FET based amplifier uses a self-bias Darlington topology featuring a gain and temperature compensating active bias network that operates from a single 5V supply. It offers efficiency, cascadable performance in a compact 3mm x 3mm Ceramic QFN package. It is well suited for RF, LO, and IF driver applications.
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Liverpool have been terribly unlucky this season in front of goal. This fact all Liverpool fans know. 17 shots against the woodwork and four saved penalties testify to the Reds' dominant and yet strange lack of goals. Also Luis Suarez is the Premiership striker with the most number of attempted shots to goal (75) but only scored five goals. Nevertheless El Pistolero is Liverpool's top scorer this season with just eight in all competitions, underlining why Liverpool's supremacy in matches are not being converted into three points.
There is one other reason that has dented Liverpool's Champions League ambition. Excellent goalkeeping displays by the opposition has kept the Reds from winning at least five of their six drawn matches thus far. Under Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool have taken the game to the opposition whenever possible. And it has only been fantastic goalkeeping displays which have stopped Liverpool from winning against Manchester United, Norwich, Swansea, Manchester City and Wigan Athletic.
This is how these clubs' outstanding goalkeeper have kept out the rampant Reds...
Four saves from David De Gea
Luis Suarez, Jordan Henderson and Dirk Kuyt forced acrobatic saves from the young Spanish goalkeeper. De Gea took the opportunity in this highly charged match to emphasize his world-class shot-stopping abilities. The former Atletico Madrid keeper have a long and tough road ahead to successfully replace Edwin Van der Sar, but this match against Liverpool showed his boundless potential.
Eight saves from John Ruddy
John Ruddy made a staggering EIGHT saves against the mighty Reds. A last minute flying save from a Suarez volley denied Liverpool victory that they deserved at Anfield. Luis Suarez discovered a human brick wall in the Canaries' goalkeeper. Being an ex-Evertonian, Ruddy must have pleased the Blue half of Merseyside immensely.
Five saves from Michel Vorm
A snip of a signing, considering how much the former Utrecht goalkeeper has done for the Swans. Against Liverpool, Vorm saved twice from Suarez and once from Glen Johnson to deny the Reds a rare victory at Anfield. "Penalty Killer" Vorm has helped Swansea stay out of relegation trouble so far in the Premiership and is the unfashionable custodian with the most clean sheets.
Six saves from Joe Hart
Hart displayed outstanding reflexes to save everything that Liverpool threw at the Citizens. Super saves from Adam and Carroll brought respect for the England number 1. Crucially, with a very good defence in front of him, Hart has managed to keep his concentration and focus in games, pulling out great saves when needed. The legendary Peter Schmeichel have this steely quality and Joe Hart is on track to be as good as the giant Dane.
Nine saves from Ali Al-Habsi
Wigan have relied on the brilliance of the Omani keeper all season. Al-Habsi turned in a performance which might make Chelsea and AVB sit up and take notice should Petr Cech continue his erratic form in goal. His saves against Kuyt, Adam and Johnson earned the Latics a point and some much needed confidence going into the tough Christmas and New Year fixtures.
If none of these five goalkeepers stepped up their game, Liverpool would have put ten extra points on the board. Those points could have pushed them up to third in the table and only four points behind the Premiership leaders, Manchester City. It is not a coincidence that Al-Habsi, Vorm and Ruddy are among the top five best goalkeepers in number of saves and save percentage.
Some respite is in store though on Boxing Day. The second-worst defence in the Premiership comes to Anfield. There is no reason to suggest why Liverpool will not wipe the floor with Steve Kean's beleagured Blackburn. Paul Robinson lacks the agility that he had in his heyday and so Anfield will eventually be rocking to a resounding victory over Rovers.
Liverpool, though looking dominant under the Dalglish II, will need to strengthen in the January transfer window. Adding an attacking "media-punta" midfielder and a "fox-in-the-box" striker should be the last two missing pieces in the Reds' rebuilding jigsaw.
Which explains Liverpool's reported pursuit of Mesut Oezil and Xherdan Shaquiri,doesn't it? I'd plump for the brilliant Pato instead if he is available...


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Today, I've been listening to the podcast Serial, that now-famous online audio series that's garnered record numbers of listeners. It has been both praised and reviled in the press.
In recent years, I think that podcasts have taken a back seat to other online media, particularly social media and especially online video. Some reviewers have . . . → Read More: Listening to the podcast "Serial": comprehensive research, or boring and gossipy?


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When it comes to innovative ideas I think we all know the old saying – "Two heads are better than one." Well when you get three incredibly smart and inspired women together you are sure to come up with an outstanding idea. The newest to hit the market is an online business that will make your life much easier. QuadJobs is a website recently launched by Andra Newman, Betsy O'Reilly, and Bridie Loverro (all women who have been inspiring me for years) and it aims to satisfy all your staffing needs big and small. Looking for a babysitter in a pinch? Hit up their site. Overwhelmed by Christmas cards and wrapping gifts? They've got a student who can get it done in a jiffy. Does your business need extra employees during your busiest times of year? They've got your guy or girl! QuadJobs is a subscription service that gives you access to and reviews for intelligent hard-working college and graduate students in your local area. And the best part is that you can feel good about helping students build a solid resume and get work experience by hiring them and reviewing their work on the site. It's a win-win for all involved!
Q&A with Betsy O'Reilly, CEO and Co-Founder of QuadJobs
What is QuadJobs?
QuadJobs is an online marketplace that connects employers in our community to college and graduate students looking for work. We've taken the Uber model and applied it to finding flexible, smart help for your home and office. Employers can reach whatever help they need – whether it is a part-time hire for a business during a busy season, a few strong backs to move furniture, bartenders for a party, or a regular babysitter – by tapping into previously hard-to-reach labor pool of college and graduate students in our area. Most importantly, QuadJobs tracks every job a student takes and gathers reviews from employers based on their job performance. This creates a clear track record of work experience, which we call a student's "JobGPA." Employers can reference that JobGPA to make an informed hire.
How was the concept for this site conceived? Did you see a hole in the market for this type of service?
We not only saw a hole, we felt it. There was no efficient way to post jobs to college students and we found ourselves wishing for one, both in our personal and professional lives. And from the other direction, talking to students, we realized they were frustrated by existing resources. College students need extra income — 85% are currently receiving financial aid — and they also need help launching their careers. On QuadJobs, every job a student takes counts toward their JobGPA. Our students have something very real to show when they graduate. We wanted to create a business that would not only benefit the households and businesses in our community, but hardworking students as well.
Who is your ideal client?
Local business owners, households, non-profits, summer camps, retail stores… and the list goes on. College students are uniquely attractive to a wide range of potential employers.
How do you find your college students and why should your subscribers feel confident that they are getting access to a strong, smart, credible student population?
Our school captains are on the ground at each campus, bringing their peers on board and offering support. Along with the help we've gotten from career services, these captains have been our best channel for reaching the student body and they're doing a great job. All students need an active .edu address to join QuadJobs. We also give students the opportunity to take a background screen, which is then displayed as part of their profile.
What are the fees associated with the site?
For $8.95/ month, employers will be able to post unlimited jobs. The site is free to students. Fees are negotiated between the employer and the student, and payment is handled directly between them as well.
What kind of jobs might you be able to help people fill?
For households, everything from dog walkers to math tutors, babysitters to power-washers. Follow us on Twitter @QuadJobs14 for more ideas about tackling your To Do list using QuadJobs. We've gotten a great response from local business owners. Retail stores are saying that QuadJobs can help them quickly ramp up to do inventory or add part-time staff during a holiday crunch. Caterers are a focus for us, since college students are a natural fit to serve guests. Summer camps and children's programs will be able to quickly reach out to local students to find the staff they need.
Do you envision working with people or businesses who need to fill jobs?
We're excited to have both on board. This community is our home and we're excited to bring this service to its many parts.
What's next for QuadJobs?
We're focused on Fairfield County and Westchester, and will expand after we've established the business here.


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- The minimum age to take the HiSET is 16. It is required that students under 18 be enrolled in school and successfully pass the Official HiSET Practice Test.
- To take the official HiSET battery, permission must be granted by the school superintendent, principal, or high school designee.
- The HiSET is approximately an 8-hour test and is given over two days. The test measures competency in science, writing, math, social studies, and reading.
- The High School Equivalency Testing Center in Manchester offers paper-based testing.
Preparing for the HiSET
The High School Equivalency Testing Center in Manchester is located at:
Manchester West High School, 9 Notre Dame Ave.
The required Official Practice Test for students under 18 is given free of charge by appointment.
Please contact your Guidance Counselor for scheduling.
The Official Practice Test is optional for people 18 or over prior to the Official HiSET battery, however, appointments are necessary and there is a $20 cash fee for testing.
Please email email@example.com for scheduling.
Prior to scheduling your HiSET Exam
1. Establish an online HiSET account at www.hiset.ets.org using your email address. You will be issued an ETS ID#. Save this number as this is needed for scheduling your test.
2. Have a government issued photo ID. (NH Driver's or NonDriver's License, or Passport)
The name and address of your HiSET registration must be an exact match to your government issued ID. If your address does not, you must bring 2 pieces of mail as proof of residency. (Utility bills, lease, tax bill, car registration, or current pay slip)
3. Email email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com to register for your desired testing
date. Your email must include the testing date, your full name, address, date of birth, and ETS#.
4. On the day of testing you MUST bring your photo ID, ETS ID # (registration confirmation), and $95 cash fee to the testing center. No test will be administered without payment or photo ID.
5. If under 18, bring your Official HiSET Practice Test scores and the appropriate NH Department of Education Referral Form, which is given to you after passing the Official Practice Test.
- All electronic devices, including cell phones, are prohibited in the testing room.
- Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to testing if the examinee is unable to test.
- Same day cancellations, no show/no call or late arrivals will result in the forfeiture of the $95 testing fee.
- Check-in time begins promptly at 3:00 on the day of testing.
- Late arrivals will not be admitted into the testing room.
Testing Dates:
Full Test: Retest:
October 5 & 6 October 26
November 9 & 10 November 23
December 7 & 8 December 21
January 4 & 5 January 25
February 1 & 2 February 15
March 7 & 8 March 21
April 4 & 5 April 18
May 9 & 10 May 23
June 6 & 7
*Graduation ceremonies will be held on December 14th & June 13th.
*Testing dates are subject to change.
*Cancellations due to weather will follow the Manchester School District policy.


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Saints' biggest game of the season was ultimately to end in the biggest disappointment.
Rhys Priestland stuck the boot in, breaking the away side at the last as he kicked the penalty that won the game for Bath.
It was an agonising final moment in a match saturated with entertainment.
It was one of the most topsy-turvy conclusions to a game that anyone who witnessed it will ever see.
Saints rose like Lazarus during the second period, twice leading, thanks to tries from Api Ratuniyarawa and Jamie Gibson, and conversions from 'Ice Man' Stephen Myler.
But Bath kept battling, even when down to 14 men, with prop Kane Palma-Newport in the sin bin, and cranked up the heat late on to secure the spoils.
It was a crucial win for the men in blue and white as not only did they earn the four points for the victory, but also bagged a bonus point, pushing them nine points clear of Saints.
And yet, on a couple of occasions, it seemed as though Saints would be as few as three points behind their hosts, who are now third in the table, come the end of the night.
The fact they are now staring up a significant mountain in the bid to reach the top four owed much to several key moments.
A failure to spot a forward pass in the build-up to Chris Cook's fantastic finish didn't help the cause.
Saints once again had a gripe with referee Wayne Barnes, who refused to review the incident.
And once again, those of a Northampton persuasion felt aggrieved that the official didn't listen to their pleas.
What makes Barnes a top referee also, on occasion, frustrates.
His belief in his own judgement is admirable, and it makes for a much better game than when less confident officials continually stop matches and review incidents.
But occasionally, Barnes appears to trust his own eyes so much that he will not listen to anyone around him.
And that was what Saints were understandably disappointed with at The Rec.
However, as director of rugby Jim Mallinder pointed out, this wasn't all about the official.
For a start, Saints shipped 19 points in the first half, with Semesa Rokoduguni's try particularly irksome as he strolled through the middle of the defence.
And in the end, Saints were their own worst enemies.
After that Cook try, Gibson's effort and Myler's conversion put Mallinder's men a point up.
They needed the composure to see it out.
To shut the door in Bath faces.
But replacements who had played such a key role in hauling the men in white back into the match were to eventually make costly calls.
Lee Dickson, who added such tempo from the bench, kicked the ball out on the full.
Bath proceeded to win a penalty, which Priestland missed, but Dickson didn't ground the ball and instead tried to play out.
A scuffed clearance from James Wilson then invited more pressure and Calum Clark's desperation to get the ball back saw Barnes award the penalty that Priestland landed to draw a roar of delight from the majority of the crowd at The Rec.
It was a gut-wrenching moment as the ball just drifted inside the right post and presented such precious Aviva Premiership points to the home team.
Now, plenty will blame Dickson, Clark and Wilson for what happened at the end of the match.
And as professionals, they will expect to have done better.
But when discussing what occurred, you have to take into the account the pressure the players were under.
The points were so vital to their team and the strain was evident, just as it was at The Stoop last February, when Ben Botica failed to kick the ball out to seal a win for Harlequins.
On that occasion, Ben Foden seized the ball and scored a memorable try, snatching a dramatic late victory for Saints in a match that meant so much to their top-six hopes.
With most scratching their head as to how Botica had failed to finish the game for his team, Saints coach Alex King summed it up with one word: pressure.
As a former fly-half, he understood the crazy things that can happen when the heat really is on.
And he was not prepared to delight in Botica's dismay, expressing real sympathy for the player.
It is always said in sport that things even themselves out eventually, and maybe what happened at Bath on Friday night was the universe's way of doing that.
But that will be no consolation to Saints, whose stirring revival didn't end with the reward it merited.
It did at least give them something to build on for weeks to come.
And the next three are still so crucial, with trips to Newcastle and Sale sandwiched by a home clash with Worcester Warriors.
Saints really need to win all three of those matches now.
And if they can show up like they did at times during the second half at Bath, they have a good chance of achieving that aim.
However, if they perform as they did in the first, even their hopes of making the top six could be in trouble.
How they rated...
Made one telling first-half contribution to hold up a Bath attack when it looked certain they would score and he made good ground going forward at times... 7
Wasn't able to make too much of an impact going forward and he had his work cut out defensively... 6
Has such quick feet, which keeps opposition teams on their toes and he looked sharp in attack, while doing his best to be physical in defence... 7
Did well to help Gibson get over the line for a late try, but occasionally found it tough under immense Bath pressure in the first half... 6
Finished the chance he got well and didn't do much wrong as the skipper desperately tried to drive his team back into the game... 7
A fine night for the fly-half, whose fizzed pass put Foden in for a try and whose flawless kicking so nearly snatched the win for Saints... 8
One clever surge and offload helped to win a first-half penalty, but he wasn't always able to get the quick ball he wanted... 6
A power-packed display from the prop, who fronted up and also made some key contributions to disrupt Bath... 7
An indefatigable display from the hooker, who made big tackles, especially during the first half, and impressive carries as Saints started to get on top in the second period... 8
Was in control in the scrum early on, but Bath found a way to unsettle Saints at the set piece and it didn't all go his own way, despite the huge effort he put in... 6
Put in plenty of effort, doing the dirty work in the second row and he even attempted a clearance kick at one point... 7
His awareness in such a frantic situation was key to Saints' comeback and he marshalled the forwards well... 7
Another great display from the flanker, who made some telling contributions at the breakdown and grabbed himself a try with striking desire... 8
Looked to enjoy it more when he was switched to No.8 in the second period and that move helped to improve Saints... 7
Never shied away from carrying into numbers and put in plenty of work before being replaced... 6
Replacements (who played more than 20 minutes)
CALUM CLARK (for Dickinson 56)
Added energy to the mix, but his desperation to get the ball back for Saints late on ultimately proved costly as he conceded the penalty that Bath kicked to win the game... 6
LEE DICKSON (for Groom 56)
Helped to significantly up the tempo for Saints, but, like Clark, the pressure got to him late on as he kicked the ball out on the full and then failed to dot it down for a 22 drop out... 6


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You are invited to our Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 26th, 2017 at 5 pm at MTCS and MTS Secondary. The meeting is a great way to connect and celebrate with our community. You will also receive updates what is happening in our K-12 academic community and have the chance to vote in our Board of Directors election.
Eligible voters (MTCS parent/guardian, staff member and/or Board member) are allowed to either vote in person at the Annual Meeting or submit a mail-in ballot.
One ballot can be turned in for each eligible voter either in-person at the Annual Meeting or by submitting a mail ballot. Seven candidate biographies, ballots and instructions are located on mtcs.org (Board of Directors page). Be sure to follow the directions carefully to ensure your vote is valid.


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COOLING OUT - On the Paradox of Feminism
01.09. - 26.11.2006
On the Paradox of Feminism
3 Hamburger Frauen, Shannon Bool, Cabello/Carceller, Esra Ersen, Dani Gal, Andrea Geyer/Sharon Hayes, Jaki Irvine, Katrin Mayer, Josephine Meckseper, Michaela Meise, Elodie Pong, Aurora Reinhard, Una Quigley, Pernille Kapper Williams
A collaborative exhibition with the Kunsthaus Baselland in Muttenz/Basel, Switzerland and the Halle für Kunst in Lüneburg, Germany. The exhibition is curated by Sabine Schaschl-Cooper, Bettina Steinbrügge and René Zechlin.
The exhibition Cooling out – on the paradox of feminism examines the situation of women and the role of feminism today through works by international contemporary artists. Many of the original objectives of feminism such as the right to vote, legal equality, opportunities for education for women and criminalisation of male violence against women have been achieved within the western world. Although some of these developments are very recent, a younger generation of women often react negatively towards the term feminism. How can a political or social movement create so many positive changes, while simultaneously developing negative connotations? Such is the paradox of feminism.
Gender can be understood as a social identity, which constantly has to be analysed and reconstructed. But what are the factors that constitute this social identity? Cooling out examines the influences of media, education and existing social structures on female identity. The artistic works in the exhibition present the current attitudes of young women towards their role in society and their struggle to create their own identity.


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Most of our effort is focused on helping shelter cats find homes. Every Saturday our members transport cats and dogs from our local shelter to the Joplin Petsmart for adoption. Our efforts have placed nearly 2000 cats and 300+ dogs in homes since our founding in 2004. We sponsor many "last chance" shelter pets by paying part of or all of their adoption fees.
We do not take cats from individuals but focus on helping cats stay in the home where they are already living. We are available to advise cat owners with difficult situations such as litter box issues, scratching post training and more. As a very last resort we can assist owners in finding homes for their cats or kittens when they can no longer care for them.
You can also make your contribution. We have an excellent volunteer program that moves a line of action with the greatest impact on our organization. Ask Us!
We invite you to learn more about our services and activities here on our website. Do not hesitate to contact us to get more information. We are happy to support you.
You can contact us at PO Box 335, Carthage, MO 64836


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Movie Number– 123
Title– True Adolescents (2011)
Running Time– 89 minutes ("Not Rated")
Director– Craig Johnson
Writer– Craig Johnson
Starring– Mark Duplass, Bret Loehr, Carr Thompson, and Melissa Leo
(Originally an IP Movies Review)
There's nothing new about coming of age stories, but when these tried and true tales are told through the lens that True Adolescents is told, they become fresh and exciting to watch. Writer and director Craig Johnson nails his rookie effort thanks to eclectic filming locations, an incredible cast, and an unpredictable story that takes more chances than most in the genre. Johnson has something to say about growing up, and the audience listens thanks to his ability to craft an engaging and humorous script.
Sam (Mark Duplass) is a 34-year-old musician with no job or money, and is, by most accounts, a total failure. When his girlfriend kicks him out, he is forced to go live with his Aunt Sharon (Melissa Leo) and her son, Oliver (Bret Loehr). Oliver's estranged father cancels a camping trip with Oliver and his friend Jake (Carr Thompson) at the last minute, and Sharon asks Sam to the boys instead. Sam reluctantly agrees, and the unlikely trio sets off to the Pacific Northwest, where all three will begin to realize what is means to "grow up".
Mark Duplass leads a stellar cast that is made up of only four main actors. He is the most charismatic loser I've seen in a while, and is incredibly likable. He is working with a great script, of course, but that allows his natural talent to shine through. His chemistry with the two younger actors, and Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, is excellent. Even though his world seems to be crashing around him, Sam has a sense of "live for today" that is both naïve, heartwarming, and identifiable. Duplass simply shines.
His two younger counterparts – Bret Loehr and Carr Thompson – are just as fun to watch. They both look like veterans in their coming-of-age roles. Though Melissa Leo is on-screen much less than the other three, her presence shines, and she is stellar as the single mom. In a film that focuses on character, it's essential to find actors that can take small moments and make them the most memorable, and that's just what True Adolescents does. The acting is stellar.
What's great about True Adolescents is that the viewer is never able to guess where the movie is going. There are moments where it could've turned into a horror film, a romantic comedy, or an action film. It's this unpredictability, and the fact that the movie pulls no punches, that makes True Adolescents stand out over other pieces in this genre, and why it comes highly recommended.


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Being a successful investor starts with a solid foundation: having a financial plan that is structured properly so your goals are attainable and you can stick to it. You must make sure that you understand what your goals are, your timeframe to achieve these goals, and how to make adjustments if for some reason your goals are not coming to fruition and need adjustments.
My Two Cents on Consumer Debt
To be a successful investor, consumer debt is one thing that you should look to completely eliminate before you start investing. Credit cards are one of the biggest sources of consumer debt for a majority of individuals. Unless you are diligent and pay off you balances each and every month, more often than not you can earn a better rate of return on your "investments" by using your money to pay down your credit card balance, thereby lowering the balance subject to high credit card interest rates. Why invest your money in something that can potentially earn you on average 8-10 percent, when you can pay down our balance and earn a guaranteed rate of return equal to whatever your interest rate is? Or what about carrying nice chunk of savings in a saving account that earns a paltry average of 1-2 percent? It doesn't make "cents!" And one other note on consumer debt: if you notice that you consistently are carrying this type of debt, I highly recommend taking a good, hard look at your spending habits and establish a budget for yourself. You would be surprised at how much money you could potentially save and invest by eliminating unnecessary, excess spending. Even little adjustments and eliminations help!
Establishing Your Financial Goals
Do you find it easier to save your money when you have something specific in mind you would like to use it for? If so, you are not alone! Most individuals plan their financial well being on this very basic principle, and is an excellent starting point to your financial plan. Keep in mind that your needs and goals will evolve and change over time, therefore your financial plan needs to be a flexible one. Some common long term financial goals include saving for retirement, purchasing a home, having a "rainy day" fund, and saving for a child's college tuition.
Remember: Only you know what goals are the most important to you, and the best way to prioritize them. Prioritization is a must; and by being realistic with your goals and strategy plan, this will ensure financial success. An emergency fund should be high on your list of priorities, especially if you income is less than stable, or if family assistance is hard to come by. For some, financial planning may take place by obtaining one goal at a time, where others may be able to contribute to a few savings goals at the same time. Again, only you know what is best for YOU, and are the best person to decide how you will work to achieve your goals.
Do you know what you are saving?
What is your savings rate? How much of your annual income do you contribution to your financial plan and goals? Is it low, nonexistent, or even negative? This is key to understanding your financial starting point, and helping you determine what steps need to be taken to get you on your way to achieving your goals and becoming financially successful.
After determining what your savings rate is, the next step you need to take is to really examine your income and spending habits. What are your sources of income? For most people, the main and only source of income is from their career or job. There are only a few ways to increase your income: work more hours if additional compensation is provided, take on a second job or look to find a higher earning one. On the other hand, examining your spending habits and reducing your expenditures is the more feasible option. Grab your checkbook, bank statements, credit card statements, receipts and whatever other documentation you have for your expenditures and really take a hard look at where your money is going. Prioritize your expenditures and see if there are any trade-offs or eliminations you can make to help reduce your expenditures, and increase your savings rate.
Are you taking advantage of tax-deferred retirement savings?
Does your employer offer you a retirement plan or savings account that offers tax benefits? Employer based 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans can help you reach one of your financial goals in addition to lessening one of your spending burdens: taxes. Contributions into these types of retirement plans are generally federal and state tax deductible. In addition, the growth of your investments are tax sheltered and your employer may even help you out and contribute on your behalf! Its free money! Please make sure to consult with your accountant on the potential benefits of tax savings through the use of these plans.
Do you know how much risk you are willing and able to take?
If an investment you owned dropped 20 percent in any one given year, how would that make you feel? Would this keep you up at night, or would you be okay with it, knowing your investment long term in nature? Understanding the risk you are able and willing to take is very important, because investing in funds is, although and excellent way to grow your savings, not guaranteed and is exposed to volatility. Knowing whether you can stomach mild waves or violent swings in your investments is key in determining exactly how you should invest your funds. Asset allocation is also key, and both of these issues need to be thoroughly understood and planned out before you invest.
Just like a home, your financial plan needs a solid foundation. Having one will help you understand where you want to go financially, and help you plan how you are going to get there. Once you have your solid foundation set, you are ready to build your financial plan and be on your way to financial success!


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Fabulously Frugal Healthy Homemade Deodorant
Deodorant? What? 🙂 Sounds crazy right? Healthy Deodorant? I learned about this from Passionate Homemaking a while ago and have been meaning to post about it ever since.
And this is part of why I started using it (from the passionate homemaking site): "Did you know that nearly all commercial deodorants contain aluminum salts, usually aluminum chlorohydrate? Manufacturers like aluminum because it effectively suppresses perspiration but the metal has a dark side once it makes its way into our body. Aluminum toxicity It has been linked to cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and other health issues. It is especially important for women to take thought to the harmful aluminum materials in deodorant as it has been linked to breast cancer, being that the breast tissue extends up into the armpits."
This is especially important to me as my own paternal grandmother died of breast cancer. I want to do whatever I can to prevent that from happening to me. I had heard once it was bad for me but I didn't know why.
Another reason I like this is because it WORKS great and is VERY FRUGAL! I have tried aluminum-free natural deodorants which are expensive and don't work. I have found that they have not kept me from smelling badly unless I reapplied several times a day.
Although it may be weird at first to use this homemade deodorant, you will get used to it. You can even put it in one of your old deodorant dispensers to make it easier and less noticeable to others if you want.
I just use my fingers and put less than a pea size amount on each finger and then spread it around. It lasts for months! I've been using mine for quite a while (a month or two at least) and it still looks like I barely touched it. It is odorless, although you can add essential oils to it if you want. It keeps me from sweating too much and most importantly, keeps me smelling nice! 🙂
I used passionate homemaking's recipe as a guide……
6-8 Tbsp Coconut oil (solid state)
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch (arrowroot is preferred)"
I didn't have coconut oil on hand (though I want to use it in the future for it's health and anti-fungal benefits) so I used Spectrum Organic Shortening. I used cornstarch and baking soda and mixed it until it felt like the consistency of my old deodorant. Then I stored it in a container in my bathroom! 🙂
For more info and answers to your questions, please see Lindsay @ Passionate Homemaking's post about this here. 🙂
UPDATE 7/29/10—–Still using it…it's not gone yet! 🙂
UPDATE 10/21/10–Still using it! It's been about 7 months…and there is still more left!
UPDATE: 2/26/11-Just finished the very last bit of it! So…
…That means this amount took me over a year to use! So frugal and it works well. I'm never going back! This time I'm going to try it with coconut oil and arrowroot too I think. 🙂
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Hi Ari,
I want to try making this. I think the coconut oil would be amazing in the deodorant. I use that a lot in my food preparations. I have used Tom's deodorant for years and know the importance of staying away from the aluminum to help prevent those terrible diseases. Also the aluminum in our cookware we need to stay away from as much as possible. Your great grandfather – Pepere also passed away from Alzheimers and he has his own restaurant and wonder if the cookware was most likely made of aluminum as well.
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Aunt Tricia
I hear you on avoiding those nasty antiperspirants. I tried using the natural deodorants for awhile, but they don't really work.
I read a recipe kind of like this, but I've been kind of lazy, so I've just been making a little paste/slurry of baking soda and water in my palm every morning. I just dab that on and it seems to work like a charm!
So, if you run out, or are in a pinch, just use plain baking soda! It can by drying, though, in winter, as I learned the hard way.
Thanks for this recipe! I love how the cheapest stuff is often the healthiest.
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Musharraf hailed among 'greatest personalities' in Indian school book
General (retd.) Pervez Musharraf is not a figure that is particularly liked in India. For one, he is Pakistan's former Army Chief and ex- President. Pakistan's relations with India reached a boiling point more than once during his 9-year regime, one time both forces closing in on each other at the border in 2002. However, a schoolbook in India featured General Pervez Musharraf's name and his picture in a list of 'Greatest Personalities'.
A book for Grade III at a private school in India in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh carried Musharraf's picture and his name as one of six greatest personalities. The book was for children belonging to class three. The District Bar Association (DBA) in Jabalpur has taken a strong objection to the lesson and complained to the district authorities in this regard, following which Christ Asha School at Awadhpuri here, has withdrawn the book.
"The book written by Pankaj Jain and published by Gayatri Publication has put Musharraf's picture among the portraits of six great personalities," Amit Sahu and Vinay Mishra of the DBA said.
"This is highly objectionable. Under the Musharraf regime in Pakistan, the Kargil War took place, in which many Indian soldiers lost their lives," they said. Sahu also laid blame and stated that it was a folly of the nation and educational institutes in India, which were playing with the tender minds of children by telling them at such an early age, that Musharraf was a hero.
The Principal of the school informed media that he had taken appropriate action when the matter had been brought to his notice.
Manorama Awasthi, "When the content of the book was brought to our notice, we immediately withdrew it."


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I don't have DStv as a matter of principle, but I happened to have the opportunity to catch a bit of the judging for potential contestants for the Miss South Africa pageant on Mzansi Magic.
I was truly shocked at what I heard - so much so that I couldn't bear to watch the programme anymore.
The pageant claims that the ruling Miss South Africa should "shine as a role model and ambassador" for South Africa, but nowhere do they say the women who rules needs to be perfect. They even go so far as to say the following: "The idea that a "Beauty Queen" is just for show and only judged on her exterior beauty is certainly not relevant in the search for our ambassador".
Admittedly I did not watch the show long, but if the judges were using the terms I heard in judging just two women, certainly the same kind of prejudices would apply for other women?
And the terms I heard were completely unrepresentative of the so-called commitment to not focusing on the physical attributes.
Phrases such as "her calves are too skinny" or "her boobs are too small" should surely not be phrases applied to a competition that makes the claims as stated above.
And once they've judged the poor women on the skinniness of their calves or the tininess of their bosoms, this will certainly change the way they think about anything else she does, because this is the first judgement they had made.
It is so strange that society has no problem when women are objectified, and women who are being objectified have no problem with it, even to the point of claiming that they didn't feel objectified at all.
Is wearing that crown so important that you need to forget that the pageant should really be standing for women who are real and might have skinny calves and that it's ok?


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Mary Magdalene Asks You To Awaken
Channeled Message from Mary Magdalene
Beloved Children of the universes, it is I, The Magdalene, who speaks with you now. It is I who holds you in my arms and surrounds you with LOVE beyond all measure. Please receive what I freely give.
Do not lose hope. For many of you this has been a great time of challenge and for some of you deep darkness. What was known and comfortable no longer is the same. You have been forced to explore and create new ways of being.
Prioritize what is important in your life and make choices that do not feel uncomfortable and foreign.
Systems and institutions have faltered and crumbled. Much that was broken has come into the light and an opportunity to begin anew has presented itself.
We hear your uncertainty when you wonder and ask, "How does this affect me?"
In the moment you may only feel the discomfort of what has changed in your life; however, many of you are feeling that these changes have brought new blessings into your lives. For example, a greater global awareness has risen. Leaders are being held accountable. Family unity has grown stronger. Values and priorities have shifted. People have a greater awareness of the health of the earth, of the environment and of the sick and the suffering.
Some of you have begun to help others in ways you haven't served before. Many positive outcomes are happening daily that you don't hear about because the media thrives on what's broken.
Never doubt for one moment, Beloved Children of the universes, that you are loved beyond all measure. Your roles in these times of challenge are simply how you respond to the challenge and the choices and the actions you take. Have your actions been made from fear or from knowing that you are loved?
In order for new ways to blossom, first the old must deconstruct! This is the cycle you are in now. You are magnificent and so much more than you think you are.
Please, Dear Ones, seek the change you wish to take place deep within you first.
Awaken your own Divine Spirit now. Rejoice, for the answers you seek are waiting to be remembered. And so it is.
With Great Love
Mary Magdalene
through Victoria Barna
Life Coach, Author & Speaker
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The conditions looked great for my first chance leading the club dive on Wednesday 11 June 2014. I delivered my excellent dive brief promising to see heaps of lion fish, cobbler and crays.
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17 Sessions focused on Design Automation at this years' SolidWorks User conference
In addition to learning about the latest enhancements to SolidWorks for 2010, delegates attending SolidWorks World in Orlando in February 2009, will have the opportunity to attend one or more of the 17 sessions devoted to Design Automation.
"Each year we are seeing more and more interest in Design Automation" said Maria Sarkar, Co-Founder of DriveWorks. "With DriveWorksXpress now incorporated into every new seat of SolidWorks, all SolidWorks Engineers using SolidWorks 2008 and/or SolidWorks 2009 have Design Automation at their finger tips. It is no surprise that this is one of the hot topics for SolidWorks World 2009."
As a tool DriveWorksXpress helps Design Engineers create new variations of their SolidWorks parts, assemblies and drawings quickly and easily. Details of the Design Automation, DriveWorksXpress and DriveWorks sessions can be found on the SolidWorks World Conference website.
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