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"Why," cried Phoebe, gazing into the artist's face with infinite amazement, "how wonderfully your ideas are changed! A house of stone, indeed! It is but two or three weeks ago that you seemed to wish people to live in something as fragile and temporary as a bird's-nest!"
"Ah, Phoebe, I told you how it would be!" said the artist, with a half-melancholy laugh. "You find me a conservative already! Little did I think ever to become one. It is especially unpardonable in this dwelling of so much hereditary misfortune, and under the eye of yonder portrait of a model conservative, who, in that very character, rendered himself so long the evil destiny of his race."
"That picture!" said Clifford, seeming to shrink from its stern glance. "Whenever I look at it, there is an old dreamy recollection haunting me, but keeping just beyond the grasp of my mind. Wealth, it seems to say! — boundless wealth! — unimaginable wealth! I could fancy that, when I was a child, or a youth, that portrait had spoken, and told me a rich secret, or had held forth its hand, with the written record of hidden opulence. But those old matters are so dim with me, nowadays! What could this dream have been?"
"Perhaps I can recall it," answered Holgrave. "See! There are a hundred chances to one that no person, unacquainted with the secret, would ever touch this spring."
"A secret spring!" cried Clifford. "Ah, I remember now! I did discover it, one summer afternoon, when I was idling and dreaming about the house, long, long ago. But the mystery escapes me."
The artist put his finger on the contrivance to which he had referred. In former days, the effect would probably have been to cause the picture to start forward. But, in so long a period of concealment, the machinery had been eaten through with rust; so that at Holgrave's pressure, the portrait, frame and all, tumbled suddenly from its position, and lay face downward on the floor. A recess in the wall was thus brought to light, in which lay an object so covered with a century's dust that it could not immediately be recognized as a folded sheet of parchment. Holgrave opened it, and displayed an ancient deed, signed with the hieroglyphics of several Indian sagamores, and conveying to Colonel Pyncheon and his heirs, forever, a vast extent of territory at the Eastward.
"This is the very parchment, the attempt to recover which cost the beautiful Alice Pyncheon her happiness and life," said the artist, alluding to his legend. "It is what the Pyncheons sought in vain, while it was valuable; and now that they find the treasure, it has long been worthless."
"Poor Cousin Jaffrey! This is what deceived him," exclaimed Hepzibah. "When they were young together, Clifford probably made a kind of fairy-tale of this discovery. He was always dreaming hither and thither about the house, and lighting up its dark corners with beautiful stories. And poor Jaffrey, who took hold of everything as if it were real, thought my brother had found out his uncle's wealth. He died with this delusion in his mind!"
"But," said Phoebe, apart to Holgrave, "how came you to know the secret?"
"My dearest Phoebe," said Holgrave, "how will it please you to assume the name of Maule? As for the secret, it is the only inheritance that has come down to me from my ancestors. You should have known sooner (only that I was afraid of frightening you away) that, in this long drama of wrong and retribution, I represent the old wizard, and am probably as much a wizard as ever he was. The son of the executed Matthew Maule, while building this house, took the opportunity to construct that recess, and hide away the Indian deed, on which depended the immense land-claim of the Pyncheons. Thus they bartered their eastern territory for Maule's garden-ground."
"And now" said Uncle Venner "I suppose their whole claim is not worth one man's share in my farm yonder!"
"Uncle Venner," cried Phoebe, taking the patched philosopher's hand, "you must never talk any more about your farm! You shall never go there, as long as you live! There is a cottage in our new garden, — the prettiest little yellowish-brown cottage you ever saw; and the sweetest-looking place, for it looks just as if it were made of gingerbread, — and we are going to fit it up and furnish it, on purpose for you. And you shall do nothing but what you choose, and shall be as happy as the day is long, and shall keep Cousin Clifford in spirits with the wisdom and pleasantness which is always dropping from your lips!"
"Ah! my dear child," quoth good Uncle Venner, quite overcome, "if you were to speak to a young man as you do to an old one, his chance of keeping his heart another minute would not be worth one of the buttons on my waistcoat! And — soul alive! — that great sigh, which you made me heave, has burst off the very last of them! But, never mind! It was the happiest sigh I ever did heave; and it seems as if I must have drawn in a gulp of heavenly breath, to make it with. Well, well, Miss Phoebe! They'll miss me in the gardens hereabouts, and round by the back doors; and Pyncheon Street, I'm afraid, will hardly look the same without old Uncle Venner, who remembers it with a mowing field on one side, and the garden of the Seven Gables on the other. But either I must go to your country-seat, or you must come to my farm, — that's one of two things certain; and I leave you to choose which!"
"Oh, come with us, by all means, Uncle Venner!" said Clifford, who had a remarkable enjoyment of the old man's mellow, quiet, and simple spirit. "I want you always to be within five minutes, saunter of my chair. You are the only philosopher I ever knew of whose wisdom has not a drop of bitter essence at the bottom!"
"Dear me!" cried Uncle Venner, beginning partly to realize what manner of man he was. "And yet folks used to set me down among the simple ones, in my younger days! But I suppose I am like a Roxbury russet, — a great deal the better, the longer I can be kept. Yes; and my words of wisdom, that you and Phoebe tell me of, are like the golden dandelions, which never grow in the hot months, but may be seen glistening among the withered grass, and under the dry leaves, sometimes as late as December. And you are welcome, friends, to my mess of dandelions, if there were twice as many!"
A plain, but handsome, dark-green barouche had now drawn up in front of the ruinous portal of the old mansion-house. The party came forth, and (with the exception of good Uncle Venner, who was to follow in a few days) proceeded to take their places. They were chatting and laughing very pleasantly together; and — as proves to be often the case, at moments when we ought to palpitate with sensibility — Clifford and Hepzibah bade a final farewell to the abode of their forefathers, with hardly more emotion than if they had made it their arrangement to return thither at tea-time. Several children were drawn to the spot by so unusual a spectacle as the barouche and pair of gray horses. Recognizing little Ned Higgins among them, Hepzibah put her hand into her pocket, and presented the urchin, her earliest and staunchest customer, with silver enough to people the Domdaniel cavern of his interior with as various a procession of quadrupeds as passed into the ark.
Two men were passing, just as the barouche drove off.
"Well, Dixey," said one of them, "what do you think of this? My wife kept a cent-shop three months, and lost five dollars on her outlay. Old Maid Pyncheon has been in trade just about as long, and rides off in her carriage with a couple of hundred thousand, — reckoning her share, and Clifford's, and Phoebe's, — and some say twice as much! If you choose to call it luck, it is all very well; but if we are to take it as the will of Providence, why, I can't exactly fathom it!"
"Pretty good business!" quoth the sagacious Dixey, — "pretty good business!"
Maule's well, all this time, though left in solitude, was throwing up a succession of kaleidoscopic pictures, in which a gifted eye might have seen foreshadowed the coming fortunes of Hepzibah and Clifford, and the descendant of the legendary wizard, and the village maiden, over whom he had thrown love's web of sorcery. The Pyncheon Elm, moreover, with what foliage the September gale had spared to it, whispered unintelligible prophecies. And wise Uncle Venner, passing slowly from the ruinous porch, seemed to hear a strain of music, and fancied that sweet Alice Pyncheon — after witnessing these deeds, this bygone woe and this present happiness, of her kindred mortals — had given one farewell touch of a spirit's joy upon her harpsichord, as she floated heavenward from the HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES!
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It's up and ready! It's maybe not my best, but I'm getting used to my new equipment and I've been out of the podcasting biz for a while.
If you're an entertainer, it's OK to beat your wife
MTV news is reporting that Bow Wow is coming to Chris Brown's defense. For those of you who have been too busy worrying about the economy to follow the personal lives of celebrities, Chris Brown is a young singer who beat the shit out of his girlfriend Rihanna, another young singer (I'm sorry--"allegedly" beat the shit out of). The up side of this is that it may actually affect his livelihood---he has reportedly lost some advertising deals. But as Kobe Bryant showed us, if you're a celebrity you can rape whomever you wish and you will probably not end up in jail or the poor house.
So another entertainer, Bow Wow, is asking us to pray for Chris. You see, apparently singers are only human:
"We're not perfect," Bow said. "We put our pants on the same way everybody else puts their pants on."
Except that after Brown puts on his pants, he beats up his girlfriend. Is Bow saying that we should cut him some slack because domestic violence is just like any other "normal" behavior?
Maybe it's time to stop worrying about how this will affect Brown's career and talk about how it affects Rihanna's, and what larger message it sends the public. Perhaps if Bow were to use is hight-priced mouth to denounce domestic violence instead of telling us that it's just part of being human, then he could actually do some good. Otherwise, he's just another famous, misogynist prick.
Good bye, Henry
Yesterday, a fellow medical blogger suffered a blow most of us cannot imagine. She goes by the name "drsmak" and was a great writer before her son fell ill, but when her son fell ill, her document of the struggle showed us how good the blogosphere can be. She allowed us a view of what it is like to love, and how that love is sometimes distilled into a painfully small elixir.
Drsmak did us all a great favor---she showed us how it is possible to survive the unsurvivable, and she has done it with great dignity and art. The blogosphere owes her a debt.
And you can help memorialize Henry, and show your respect for drsmak. The family has specified some charities to donate in his name. These charities benefit children with cancer, and some of them rely on large numbers of small donations.
I've never given a shout-out to a cause before, but kids with cancer---that's a big deal. And drsmak is a seriously important netizen. Go over to her blog (linked above) and read some of the pieces about her son. Then scoot on over and give a even a little bit in memory of Henry. It's the least we can do.
It's really early, but I've been up for a while. The leg pain caused by the disk pushing into my L5 nerve root is turning me into a cranky insomniac. So this morning I'm giving in. I'm giving up on tossing and turning, grinding some good coffee beans, boiling some water, combining them in a coffee press, and sitting by the computer. My wife's office downstairs is a peaceful room. (Hold on, time to press the coffee---that reminds me. A couple of years ago, I was pressing the coffee and I accidentally sent the press flying, coffee and grounds painting the family room. My 4 year old still remembers it. OK, done.)
My wife's office is sort of isolated from the rest of the house, so it's a good place to do a little writing without bothering anyone, or being bothered in turn. And of course, early mornings are a time of forced introspection and contemplation. You see, it's been a helluva winter here at Casa Pal, so sleep doesn't always come easy. (Damn, that's some good coffee. Yes, I know, there is irony in my complaining about insomnia while drinking coffee---deal with it.)
Anyone who lives in the midwest knows it's been a long, cold, dark winter (oh, and to you global warming denialists---please remember that weather does not equal climate, idiot). Back around Thanksgiving, my father-in-law developed severe weakness, and was found to have a cervical spinal cord compression. He was not a well man, spent several weeks in the hospital, and finally died. As anyone who has ever lost someone knows, even when you're feeling a little better, it can come back to overwhelm you. My wife called her mom's cell phone the other day, and it went to voice mail. Her dad's voice asked her to leave a message. She called back about five more times.
His death has really been the dominating color this winter, but other crises have arisen. I've lost several of my oldest patients. Ice damming caused flooding in our house (you know something isn't right when you hear running water in a room without a sink), my computer died (horror to a writer, but they're sending me a new one), and my own back is becoming a real problem. As I hobble down the hall at the hospital, the House jokes are becoming more frequent.
But of course, it's hard not to realize how good I really have it. My wife is a remarkable woman, and my daughter is my heart. When I came home last night from work, I lay next to her for a few minutes just to watch her sleep. My wife says that when she sleeps, she looks exactly like me, but to me she is joy incarnate. (And smart---did I mention she's smart? Apparently, one of the kids at her preschool told his mom, "I want to be able to read like PalKid.")
And of course, I have a job. Back in December, I received a nice pay cut due to the economy, but compared to most Michiganders, I'm doing great. The pervading sense of doom is hard to convey to anyone who doesn't live here. People aren't just hurting a little; they are losing their homes, their cars, their jobs, their marriages, their lives.
So I've got it pretty damned good. Still, it would be just that much better if I could get a little sleep.
Dumb and dangerous---Kennedy and Kirby's continued clash with reality
The Autism Omnibus Trial is a conundrum for the infectious disease promotion movement. Still, their ability to pick up the goalposts and run is unmatched, and that is just what David Kirby and Robert Kennedy, Jr. have done in today's Huffington Post.
To review, the recent Omnibus decision looked at a few test cases for the "vaccine causes autism" hypothesis, and tossed them for being inconsistent with reality. This correlates well with what science has to say about the issue.
But of course the overwhelming evidence isn't going to deter these superheroes. They know the answer, and they're strong enough to make any facts fit their hypothesis.
Their answer to the Omnibus findings was, "but look over here---here's a case were a judge said vaccines cause autism." If this is where they are planting their goalpost, then it's going to be another "own goal" for K&K. Let's try to take an organized look at their chaotic ramblings.
What is alleged?
What K&K are alleging in their latest rant is that the Omnibus finding (that vaccines do not cause autism) is not relevant and of little importance, since the "vaccine courts" have already found the connection to be true.
This is, of course, false. Let's review, with a little help from Orac. Here is what the vaccine court is:
Computer update---w00t!
HP feels really, really bad, and they are sending me a brand new tablet pc, apparently a newer, shinier, happier one. Yea!!
Do quacks prey on vulnerable groups?
A while back I wrote about a naturopathic "physician" who was specifically preying on the Latino community. This is troubling for a number of reasons, some of which I mentioned. In my zeal to rant about the quackery, I may have not delved deeply enough into some of the other important issues.
For example, Hispanics have rates of diabetes and stroke well above the white Anglo population. These are conditions for which we have very effective science-based treatment. Proper treatment of high blood pressure in diabetics reduces the rate of heart attack and stroke by 35-50%. Proper foot care, which can be as simple as regular foot exams at the doctor, can prevent amputations by 45-85%. The list goes on---we know how to treat diabetes, and prevent the devastating micro- and macro-vascular complications.
Anything that stands in the way of proper treatment will naturally increase the rates of diabetes-related illnesses. Quacks that encourage "alternatives" to science-based medicine are dangerous no matter whom the prey on, but for American Latinos it is a double hit. By percentages, more Latinos will need diabetes care than Anglos, and they may have less access to proper care, either for cultural, economic, or linguistic reasons.
When I call out the quacks on their unethical behavior, I've had commenters come back with, "but your medicine gave us Tuskegee!" This is of course irrelevant. Unethical behavior is unethical behavior, no matter who perpetrates it. The Tuskegee experiment damaged the lives of hundreds of individuals, and damaged the relationship between the health care system and an entire ethnic group. But that doesn't invalidate the science-based medicine which we strive to practice today.
When they target minority communities, practitioners of cult medicine such as chiropractic and naturopathy are perpetrating a dangerous form of racism. By hanging out a "se habla espanol" sign, they invite Latinos in for a chat, a hug, and a glass of horchata, and then very gently separate them from their money, leaving them no healthier than they were when they walked in. These quacks might believe they are doing good, but then, so did the teachers at the Native American relocation boarding schools. Good intentions do not mitigate the effects of a harmful, racist practice.
Computer woes
So I've been dealing with a sick computer for a while now. It died ungracefully during ScienceOnline09, first giving me the dread blue screen of death, then giving me a black startup screen that said the pc equivalent of "piss off".
My other computer is a mac, but the hospital's system isn't mac-compatible, and my wife needs it, so I'm in a bit of trouble. As far as I know, I don't keep a lot of irreplaceable data on it, so I'm not too worried about that, but I really, really want my computer back.
It's a lovely little hp tc4400 tablet pc. I don't use it in "tablet mode" very often, but the touch screen is very handy at the office. Hp's service is somewhat amusing. When I email them, they respond promptly, but when I try to respond back, I always receive an email that the case cannot be found or is closed. Phoning requires at least 10 minutes of being shifted from person to person (and likely from continent to continent).
Still, they promised to do warranty work on it quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for contacting HP eServices.
As per the information received I see that the LCD latch does not function, the Hinges are loose and also the unit boots up with an error message.
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Please ensure that you back up your data prior to shipping the unit in, as our repair facilities may have to image the hard drive as part of the repair service. All passwords should also be removed, including the BIOS and Windows passwords.
Please send the AC Adapter as well as the Battery along with the unit as it needs to be tested in the repair facility.
We request you to read the 'HP Mail-In Repair- Packing and Shipping Procedures or instruction' sheet sent along with the drop box prior to ship the notebook. If you need to schedule a pick up then please call the number included in the Packing sheet. We also request you to ship the notebook within five business days from the box arrival day.
Note: If there is damage that is not covered by the product warranty, there will be an evaluation fee charged if the resulting billable repair is declined. The evaluation fee is $89 and covers the cost of shipping and diagnosis of your HP product.
Please do not update this case 3604782943 through Support Case Manager. To check status on the mail-in or for any other assistance in regards to this case, please call HP Support at 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836).
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Some dude
After sending it back, I heard nothing. I called them several times, and each time, after several transfers I found that they had an incorrect email address listed. Each time they corrected it---and somehow it kept reverting back. Finally, I received some communication:
We have received an update from our repair facility. The part needed in order to repair you unit is currently on back order , the ETA on this part is 02/20/09 once we have an update we will contact you. Please allow 3 to 5 days for repair and delivery after part/s have arrived
Thank you
We have received an update from our repair facility. The part needed in order to repair you unit is currently on back order , the ETA on this part is 03/02/09 once we have an update we will contact you. Please allow 3 to 5 days for repair and delivery after part/s have arrived
Thank you
I whined, and received the following:
I apologize about the delay. Your case has been escalated to our Customer Relations team, a case manager will contact you via phone within the next 24 to 48 hours to help you resolve this matter.
Thank you
We shall see.
Ginsburg likely to live longer than 9 months---Bunning will still be an idiot
If you read the news, you know that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has pancreatic cancer. I am not privy to the details of her illness, but it was apparently amenable to surgery, which gives her a fighting chance, and today, she returned to the Bench. I was going to use her illness to explore the specifics of pancreatic cancer and of cancer screening in general as part of my series on cancer, but some idiot is already using her story for political gain, so my hands are tied.
Senator Jim Bunning (R, KY) issued a god-like pronouncement over the weekend, declaring that:
he supports conservative judges "and that's going to be in place very shortly because Ruth Bader Ginsburg ... has cancer."
"Bad cancer. The kind that you don't get better from," he told a crowd of about 100 at the old State Theater.
"Even though she was operated on, usually, nine months is the longest that anybody would live after (being diagnosed) with pancreatic cancer," he said.
Thanks for playing, asshole. First of all, with Stage I pancreatic cancer, the average 5-year relative survival rate is about 20% (assuming she has an adenocarcinoma rather than a rarer tumor type). Let's remember that these statistics tell us about aggregate data, not about individuals. A particular patient's chances are also influenced by many factors, including their overall level of health.
Bunning has the facts wrong (although he's correct in noting that pancreatic cancer is usually a devastating disease, especially when diagnoses in later stages as is the norm). But then there's the "asshole factor". First, a public official making a general pronouncement on the horrific nature of "cancer" is a bad idea---it takes away hope from cancer patients caught in his crossfire.
Second, the tone is one of gleeful stupidity. He's clearly overjoyed at the prospect of Ginsburg's mortal coil gettin' in the ground, but fast.
Of course, he has now issued his obligatory "nopology":
"I apologize if my comments offended Justice Ginsburg," Bunning, a Kentucky Republican, said in a statement released by his office. "That certainly was not my intent. It is great to see her back at the Supreme Court today and I hope she recovers quickly. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family."
Let's all remember what apology really means. The purpose of an apology is to tell someone that you regret causing them harm. When you say that you are sorry that your comments "offended someone", you are blaming them for being overly sensitive rather than expressing actual regret (or perhaps, more properly, you regret getting caught). This is one of the most insulting statements one person can make to another. It's the equivalent of spitting in someone's face and then wondering aloud why anyone would take offense.
I don't expect Bunning to issue a real apology, especially after reading the comments from his constituents. It does give me the idea that I probably wouldn't want to live in Kentucky.
Friendly Fire
This is an essay from several years ago, but with so many WWII vets dying, I thought I'd keep this little bit of oral history around.
About an hour before my patients begin to show up, I sit at my desk and enjoy a cup of coffee while looking over the charts for the day. On my list was a new patient for the 9:00 slot. I opened his computer chart and saw that he was not new to the VA, only to me. He had been to a series of doctors over the years, and was noted to be hostile and dissatisfied with each. This is often how people seeking help become labeled as "bad patients", and are even "fired" by doctors. There are certain code words and phrases in medical charts that help identify "bad" patients; among these are "poorly compliant" and "habitual no-show". From reading the chart, he was all of these, so it was with a bit of dread that I awaited his arrival.
Mr. Williamson showed up in a blue blazer, slacks, and a blue cap adorned with the name of the Navy boat on which he had presumably served. He was a large man, imposing even at 73 years. He sat down, folded his arms, and waited for me to speak.
"So, what brings you in today?"
"Well, it's the same goddamned thing every time! Can't you read what's in that damn computer?"
"Well, I can see what other people say, but I'd like to know what you have to say. Any pain anywhere?"
"Of course I got pain. I'm 73 years old, and the VA fucked me over good, just like the Navy done!"
"Well, I just met you, so I don't know about any of that, but I'll tell you what-why don't you pick one thing that's bothering you the most today, and I'll listen to you, and try to help you with it. No promises beyond that. I can't tell you I'll make it better, but I'll try."
"OK, it's my damn knee. Hurts just as bad as it did the day I hurt it."
"How'd that happen?"
"Well you know how it is. I acted like a damned fool and joined the Navy. Thought I'd have a real job. Not many folks in my town had jobs back then. So I joined up, ready to do whatever it takes, and guess what? Me and all the other coloreds get assigned to manual labor. They didn't care what skills we came in with, and they sure enough weren't going to give us any new ones. They just put us on ships and docks and told us to lift shit all day. And if you complained, there was plenty worse work you could get."
"Did you work out at Port Chicago?"
Port Chicago was a Naval magazine in the San Francisco Bay area where several hundred black seamen were killed while loading live ammunition onto ships. They had complained about the danger, but had been ignored or threatened. After the accident, many refused to go back to work without a change in conditions. They were court martialled, but finally pardoned many years later.
"Just before the accident, which was no accident, most of the guys stationed with me shipped out there, figured it would be better work out west. I stayed here. Most of them's dead now."
"What was it like for you back here?"
"We got treated like slaves. When they'd put us on a train, we'd have to ride in the first car, the one where all the smoke from the engine goes in. The German POWs rode in the good cars. And when we'd stop for meals, the POWs ate in the restaurants, but we had to find sandwiches and eat them on the train."
"We were willing to die fighting. Black men who got combat training went around training with wooden guns. Army's probably afraid they'd use real one's to kill white officers. Fact is, I think the ones who did get to fight got so good at killing Germans 'cause they were killing white people."
None of this was in his medical chart. His eyes stared forward as he spoke. He appeared angry, sad, hurt, and very distant. He had not yet spoken of his injured knee. He never did. His pain was as sharp at that moment as it was 50 years ago. He had volunteered to serve his country, and found the enemy was treated better then he was. Like many soldiers, his memories had him pinned down in the past. When the year is 2001, 1945 is a very lonely place.

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Nigel Adkins has said that although he was disappointed to see us blow the 1-0 lead, on reflection he's pleased we gained a point for our efforts against Norwich.
Speaking to saintsfc after the draw, Adkins focused on the positives.
'When you look at it, it was a game of two halves, I thought we started ever so well. We had good possession and moved it around well but the goal on half time changed the complexion of the game. Paulo has to keep the ball out of the back of the net. I am a very supportive person, especially of the goalkeepers and especially of the young players that we have got. Talking of young players, I thought Luke Shaw was outstanding again, and it's a shame he had to come off with cramp. We have got another point on the board which is good. We haven't lost and we remain unbeaten, we will take the positives and move on.'
The key is keeping that unbeaten run going, as every point counts and every point will help. Many will believe we should've won and taken all three, but the performances are improving, we aren't losing games we should get something out of, so if we keep that progression going the wins will come again. Just keep not losing.
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One of my biggest wedding day regrets, is that I didn't have a garter. We nixed the garter and bouquet toss idea for our big day since virtually none of our guests were single. No garter toss, no garter.
But if I was smart enough just to have one for a keepsake, I would have run right over to Natalie Briggs' Etsy shop and purchased one. Seriously...these are gorgeous!
Be sure to stop by Natalie Briggs to have a look around. I promise you won't be disappointed!
Have a fantastic Friday and enjoy your weekend!


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Watch Pusha T talk about his new single, critics hating his "coke" rap, and more on Hot 97's Ebro In The Morning.
To promote his new single "Untouchable," Pusha T made his by the Hot 97 studios on Friday to talk with the gang from Ebro in the Morning.
Chopping it up for 20 minutes, the GOOD Music rapper talked about his newly anointed position at the label dubbed President, people who criticize him for rapping about cocaine, the Lil Wayne & Birdman beef, upcoming music, and more. He of course talked about the new single "Untouchable," and what it was like working with the song's producer, Timbaland, for the first time. Watch all that and more in the informative interview above.
His upcoming album, King Push, is expected to arrive before year's end. Stay tuned.


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Halloween is almost here and one of the entertaining activities for families in Las Vegas this year is visiting the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay. It will be transformed for Halloween, and the animals there like the komodo dragons, piranhas and sharks will not be the only terrifying denizens around. The "scares" are ones that the entire family can enjoy, unlike some of the other haunted houses in town, suitable more for older teens and adults.
Mandalay Bay's Shark Reef Aquarium at will feature spooky atmospheric music, creaking doors and rattling chains. The tunnels tend to feel a little bit less serene and comforting and a tad more…creepy. That is because Halloween is in the air and the Shark Reef Aquarium has been, itself, changed — into the Haunted Reef.
The hours and days of operation for the Haunted Reef at Mandalay Bay will be Friday, October 31 through Sunday, November 2. Friday and Saturday the hours will be from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., while on Sunday, November 2, the hours will be 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, on October 31, or Halloween, the Haunted Reef will celebrate the special occasion by granting FREE admission to its annual community day if they are wearing a costume and are accompanied by an adult. Adults who donate blood there that the United Blood Services booth will also be granted FREE admission on Halloween.
Otherwise, the price of admission is $18 for adults and $12 for children who are five to twelve years old. For Nevada residents with valid I.D.s, the cost for adults will be $15 and $10 for children who are five-twelve years old. in either case, children who are four and younger are FREE.
There will even be trick-or-treating at the Haunted Reef. The annual event at the transformed Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay will combine the best qualities of Halloween and November 1, the Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. In Mexico, deceased family members are honored on the Dia de los Muertos, which is actually a celebration that lasts three days.
The Haunted Reef will provide loads of fun and entertainment for both adults and children. Children can enjoy trick-or-treating at the Haunted Reef not just on Halloween, but through Sunday, November 2. The Haunted Reef's decorations will pay tribute to both Halloween and the traditional Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos.
Mandalay Bay's Shark Reef Aquarium undergoes this annual transformation, changing into the Haunted Reef, as a way to provide a fun and entertaining event during the weekend of Halloween and the Dia de los Muertos that people of all ages can enjoy. To Follow the Shark Reef, or Haunted Reef, simply use @Shark-Reef and either @Mandalay Bay and/or #HauntedReef.
This year will mark the 12 year that the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay will become the Haunted Reef. Fake spiders will drop down from the ceiling to startle visitors and guests can have their pictures taken with the "skeleton divers." Join in the fun this year at this popular Halloween event and tourist attraction!
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"I'll carry this....It's harder to spill a hat" - Chellybean
"...like a rabbit caught in a lighthouse?" - Chellybean
Teach tolerance, not competition.
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One issue our group in year 2 of the CMA SLP had was where to hold our group meetings. We met every single weekend, sometimes both Saturday and Sunday. We tried various locations and here are some of the pros and cons that we found on the various locations and what we eventually settled on:
Coffee Shops
Coffee Shops
We tried meeting at coffee shops but that was a fail. Even though there are many locations to choose from which was great, we had issues with no available plugs, small tables where we were not able to fit all of our laptops and notes, and sometimes not enough free tables at all. We gave up on this fast.
Reserving Public Library Rooms
For a while we would meet at public libraries, where a member would book a room. It was a great set up. Large conference style table, a board where we could write things out, a lot of space for notes and laptops and many plugs. But the amount of time that we were able to reserve the rooms for was limited and we were not allowed to book a room back to back and often we would run out of time and have to leave even though we still had things to address so we had to look for another option. Another con was that since the room was in the Library (and it had poor sound insulation), we were often reminded to keep it down, which was hard when we were having (sometimes heated) debates about topics.
Meeting at a University
Our CMA SLP used to take place at a University for a while, before moving to the downtown location. So one day we just went for a walk throughout the university building to look for some available free space and we found one. Universities sometimes have areas with some tables and chairs and plugs so students can study/spend time there between classes. This was working well but the con was that we had to pay for parking each time we were there and since we met a lot this added up quickly.
Meeting at Someone's Home
We tried meeting in someone's home. This was a great option in that we had plenty of space, we were not limited in time, free parking, snacks available, etc. The con was that someone's family home would get taken over for hours and other family members may not be too happy about this. If you have a large home with a separate area where you can accommodate this without disrupting your spouse/kids/family then I think this is the best option. Group members would bring snacks to share and I think this helped foster a more friendly group environment - the last thing you want is to argue with a bunch of hungry and tired people.


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Exposing the Heiress
Jennifer Apodaca
Book Description
This Marine will protect her at all costs...
When wealthy heiress Alyssa Brooks finds out her stepfather has been paying her fiancé to marry her, she's humiliated and betrayed. She quickly breaks the engagement, only to be blackmailed by her now ex-fiancé, who threatens both Alyssa and the son she gave up for adoption. With nowhere to go, she turns to the one man she can trust.
Former Marine sniper Hunter Reece's lethal skills could save Alyssa's life. But his little sister's best friend has turned into a woman, who is an irresistible mix of secrets and sexiness. And while Hunter can trust himself to protect her, he can't trust himself to keep his attraction hidden...or even pretend to be the man that Alyssa remembers.
Because the only way to keep the lovely heiress safe is to become the one thing he knows she could never love...a killer.
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Alyssa immediately stuck out to me as a character. She had experienced great loss and pain and after that she had pretty much shut down. She lived for everyone else. She had the weight of the world on her shoulders; only living to please other people.
Then something happens and she realized her whole life is based on a lies and now her life is in severe danger. So she does the only thing she can think of, which is seeking protection from an old marine friend.
Hunt is dedicated to protecting Alyssa, but he is convinced he cannot function as a normal human being after years spent being a sniper. They were childhood friends, so after all these years' feelings begin to bubble to the surface.
I thought Alyssa and Hunt were both dynamic characters that grew and overcame so many obstacles throughout the story. It was an endearing, heart wrenching, and beautiful tale of deception, growth, and overwhelming loves. The plot was strong and intriguing. I finished, 'Exposing the Heiress' in one night, I just couldn't put it down. I had to find out what happened.
Another great read from Jennifer that pulls at the heart strings.
*I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.


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A Level English Language and Literature at Huddersfield New College
Course description
You will study a selection of texts; a novel, a drama, poetry and reportage plus a selection of short texts thematically linked in an AQA anthology on Paris. You will study such texts as:
• The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
• Othello - William Shakespeare
• Selected Poems by Seamus Heaney (in AQA Anthology)
• Into the Wild - Jon Krakauer
Course content
This is a course for students who like reading and analysing texts. The two main modules are Telling Stories and Exploring Conflct. You will also have an opportunity to do some creative writing. You will look at writers' techniques, some sociolinguistic theory and a range of different genres. You should enjoy close analysis, discussing and developing your ideas and you will need to have an open-minded approach. You should also enjoy constructing your own written pieces and be able to analyse and evaluate your own writing. English Language and Literature combines very well with other traditional essay writing subjects such as History, Government and Politics, Religious Studies and Classical Civilisation as well as Drama, Media, Psychology and Sociology.
Entry requirements
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 5 in GCSE English Literature, if taken.
General entry criteria will also apply, this is available on our website.
English Language and Literature A Level is assessed by two written examinations at the end of two years (80%). You will also submit a portfolio of coursework consisting of a personal investigation into a literary and a non-literary text (20%).
Future opportunities
English Language and Literature is a highly respected academic A Level. There is potential for you to progress onto a wide range of university degrees leading to careers including teaching, creative writing, journalism and human resources.
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Leading European Economists to Keynote at 2016 Global Wellness Summit
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) today announced that four high-profile European economists will be keynote presenters at the conference taking place from October 17-19 in Kitzbühel, Austria. With this year's Summit having a powerful focus on the future of wellness, David Bosshart, CEO of the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute; Barbara Kolm, director of the Austrian Economics Center; Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Associate Professor at Oxford and co-editor of the World Happiness Report; and Thierry Malleret, co-founder of The Monthly Barometer, will analyze the key economic, geopolitical, social, technological and environmental trends now unfolding that will radically change our world, and re-write the wellness "concept" and market in the future.
"With uncertainty the new 'certainty' (i.e., Brexit, new waves of terrorism and political populism, lightning-fast technology and climate change), we want delegates to hear from top economic strategists who can help them see beyond the reactive short-term, and grasp the most critical changes on the horizon that will transform the world and the wellness market," said Susie Ellis, GWS chairman and CEO. "These are provocative and prescient thinkers…and I encourage delegates to fasten their seatbelts."


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My focus will mostly be on crafting of various sorts - mostly knitting, designing, and dying yarn, with a few other random things I love thrown in for good measure!
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Brooklyn, New York – June 1st, 2010 –
The Tea Party of Brooklyn has announced a demonstration against the building of a mosque on Ground Zero to be held on June 12th, at 2 pm, in McKinley Park in Bay Ridge. Organizers emphasized that the rally was not just for Tea Party members.
The President of the Brooklyn Tea Party, Dr. John Press said "Personally, I see building this mosque as an act of aggression and triumphalism by a foreign power. But, this rally will also give voice to those who just see the building of a mosque on this site as painful and insensitive."
New York City Community Board 1 member Rob Townley, who voted for the project, argued that it would ultimately decrease extremism. He explained, "We believe that this is significant step in the Muslim community to counteract the hate and fanaticism in the minority of the community."
Named "The Cordoba House" after the Capital city from which Muslims ruled much of Spain between 711 and 1492, its developer, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, claimed that it would only serve as a community center. While admitting it would have a prayer room, he highlighted its housing basketball courts, a swimming pool, and arts programs.
But, the site actually already serves as a mosque where Imam Rauf leads prayer every Friday. And an activist against the mosque, Debra Burlingame, went to the developers, Soho Properties, and the real estate brokers clarified that the 13 story structure would feature a mosque on the top floor overlooking Ground Zero.
Retired FDNY Deputy Chief Al Santora, whose 23-year-old son Christopher was the youngest firefighter to die on 9 – 11, told Community Board 1, "I do have a problem with having a mosque on top of the site where [terrorists] can gloat about what they did."
Dr. Press noted that no one has been willing to say where the 100 – 150 million dollars to build the mosque has come from, "But, logic makes one suspect that Malaysia, where the Cordoba House project's office is located, or Saudi Arabia are funding it."
The protest will feature an opportunity for community members to express their disgust with and opposition to the proposed mosque.


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Broncos at Dolphins
When: 11 a.m. Sunday
Where: Hard Rock Stadium; Miami Gardens, Fla.
TV / radio: KCNC (4) / 850 AM, 94.1 & 103.5 FM
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos will be without their star cornerback for only one game.
On appeal Tuesday, Aqib Talib and Oakland receiver Michael Crabtree both had their two-game suspensions for fighting reduced to one game. Talib will miss the Broncos' game at Miami on Sunday and be eligible to return to the team Dec. 4.
Had they stood, the initial two-game bans for Talib and Crabtree would have been the harshest punishments ever handed out by the NFL for an in-game fight. In a statement from Jon Runyan, the league's vice president of football operations, Crabtree was suspended because he punched Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, then pushed Talib into the sideline on the subsequent play and "triggered a melee and endangered various sideline and league personnel." Crabtree, Runyan wrote, also "grabbed and twisted" Talib's facemask and threw a punch at him.
"Hard to understand the reasoning for this judgment based on most recent ruling w/ altercation see WR Cin and DB Jax = 0 games suspended," Raiders coach Jack Del Rio tweeted on Monday, referencing a fight between Bengals receiver A.J. Green and Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey this year. Punches were thrown, and the two were ejected from the game, but they did not receive suspensions.
In his letter to Talib, Runyan stated that his violations included ripping Crabtree's chain from his neck "just as you did last year when you played against him," throwing off Crabtree's helmet and "endangering him and various sideline personnel in the near vicinity," re-engaging Crabtree after they had been separated and throwing a punch.
Before receiving the suspension, Talib admitted the re-engaging — "the second half," as he called it — could have been avoided.
"I guess the second half of it definitely could have been defused," Talib said. "That's what I'm disappointed about, the second half of it. The first half, that was him being extra. That's what he wanted. He didn't want to play that game. He wanted to come out and wrestle all day."
Broncos general manager John Elway, in his weekly interview Tuesday on Orange and Blue 760 radio, defended his player and said he believed the punishment didn't match Talib's role in the skirmish.
"From our point of view, we thought Crabtree was the aggressor," Elway said after the appeal hearing with the league. "He was the one that started it. Obviously it's not something we want in the game, and I understand that from the league's perspective, that they don't want it in the league. ... Our team, I thought, did a pretty good job of handling the situation that really could have gotten way out of control; even though it was a little bit out of control, it could have been a lot of worse with the way things went about and Crabtree's mentality. I thought Aqib did everything he could possibly do to try to stay out of the fracas, and Crabtree kept coming after him."
NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said the two-game suspensions were handed down because the players' actions were "premeditated" — there's history there," he said of Talib and Crabtree — and "prolonged" and put others at risk, including league personnel.
"I think a two-game suspension is designed to both discipline appropriately a player and get their attention," Lockhart said.
Talib's appeal was heard by former NFL receiver James Thrash, and Crabtree's appeal was heard by former linebacker Derrick Brooks, both of whom were appointed by the league and the NFL Players Association as appeals officers for on-field player discipline.
In 2015, Talib was suspended by the league one game for poking then-Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen in the eye. Talib's appeal that year was heard by Brooks, a teammate of Talib's, and the ruling was upheld.
Though his penalty this time around was reduced, Talib's absence leaves the Broncos thin at cornerback, with only Harris, Bradley Roby and rookie Brendan Langley on the active roster. After Talib's first-quarter ejection at Oakland, the Broncos inserted Langley as the third corner, and he was targeted often by the Raiders. Amari Cooper beat him for a 9-yard touchdown in the second quarter, then Langley was flagged for pass interference in the end zone, leading to another Raiders score.
"We can't lose our best corner in a game like that. It obviously hurt us down the stretch," Broncos coach Vance Joseph said Monday. "I told our guys, if we can defuse those things, we have to defuse them. We can't fall into the trap of getting into a fight that ends up losing one of our best players. We can't do it. It's unacceptable. We can't do it."
To bolster the secondary during Talib's suspension, the Broncos could promote practice-squad corner Marcus Rios, an undrafted player out of UCLA. Or they might seek help from an outside free agent.


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The dynamic duo welcome Sebastion Elkouby back to the show to discuss the 2012 National MC Search that he is responsible for. So aspiring MC's, this is the show for you but it's also the show for you, you , and you too or anybody that enjoys Sophisticated Ignorance. Tune-In Sucka!
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A few of the titles I've produced are available here for purchase. If you're unable to find the book you want email me, or ask at your favourite local bookstore.
This listing is for one greeting card featuring the Kiwi Critters characters having a celebration.
The card size is A6 (15cm x 10.5cm - a standard size for posting purposes). It has a side fold and comes with a crisp C6 white envelope in a cellophane sleeve.
The inside of the card is blank so it can be used for a variety of occasions.All Kiwi Critters products are 100% created and printed in New Zealand using vegetable based inks and low environmental impact print processing methods.
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Talks between Ukrainian government negotiators and their pro-Russian separatist counterparts have failed to produce any breakthrough to end the eight-month conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Separatist leaders were quoted as saying Thursday that the only tangible result of the talks in Belarus this week was an agreement on the terms of a prisoner exchange of about 400 fighters.
Peace efforts have also involved Russian officials and mediators from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
The aim is to solidify a September cease-fire that has reduced the fighting.
The Kyiv parliament's renunciation of Ukraine's neutral status this week as a step towards joining NATO has outraged Moscow and deepened the worst confrontation between Russia and the West since the end of the Cold War.
Speaking on state television Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine's desire for NATO membership poses a danger to European security.
Lavrov said that some Western countries want to use Kyiv's NATO bid to maintain the crisis in Ukraine and fuel confrontation between Ukraine and Russia.
NATO increased its military presence in Eastern Europe this year due to Russia's support for insurgents in eastern Ukraine.
Moscow has continuously denied supporting the rebellion.
Portions of this report are from Reuters; some information comes from AFP.


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Hi everyone! Stephanie here to share another one of my bible journaling pages with you. For this one I decided to do an entry in my song journal, I chose the song "Love On The Line" by Hillsong Worship, it's one of my favorites at the moment.
As my process usually goes, I started with one of my favorite parts, the background!
And since I really like the dimension that the dazzlers add I always layer those onto of my acrylics. I have gotten pretty good at being able to use these on everything, and if the colors are not exactly what I"m after or I need them a little more opaque I mix them with other colors or a bit of acrylic paints. I love how many colors Shimmerz offers, you can pretty much make any color your heart desires.
These backgrounds are seriously so simple to make, all you have to do is keep brushing the paints and Dazzlers on until you get the look and coverage you like. There is really no right or wrong way to do it, you can see that some of the colors like Tutti Fruitti are lighter than others, but they still fit in nicely.
I hope you've enjoyed my page, and that you'll give this technique a try! Thanks for stopping by,
Supply List: Shimmerz Dazzlersz: Spun Sugar, Pucker Up Pink, Dreamkscicle, Lemon Drop, Sour Apple, Tutti Frutti, Red-iculous, Licorice Stick, Sea U in the Mornin', Jelly Bean Grean; Illustrated Faith: Genesis Kit, Paper Pieces.


text: On September 11, 2016, suddenly at home, Derrick Peter Lewin, in his 73rd year, beloved husband of Glynis and much loved father of Nicola and Paul. A private cremation will take place at Cardross Crematorium, on Tuesday, September 20, followed by a celebration of his life at Clachan Parish Church, at 4.30pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Clachan Village Hall Refurbishment Fund.


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Daily Primer March 21: Bruins go for 11 in a rowNHL.com @NHLdotcom
The Bruins bring a 10-game winning streak into their game against the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. It's the first of a back-to-back set for Boston, which had a couple of days off after a 4-2 road win against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.
Boston also has a chance to be the first team to clinch a playoff spot Friday. They can do so if they beat the Avalanche in any form, or if they get one point against the Avalanche and the New York Rangers lose in regulation to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Bruins have outscored their opponents 41-15 during their win streak and have won seven of the 10 games by three or more goals. They lead the Eastern Conference with 99 points.
Colorado is home after going 1-1-1 on a three-game swing through Canada that ended with a 5-4 overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. The Avalanche have 94 points, putting them seventh in the overall standings but third in the Central Division behind the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks.
Here's a look at all of the action Friday:
New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets -- Rick Nash, the face of the Blue Jackets franchise for a decade before being traded to the Rangers in the summer of 2012, makes his first appearance as a visiting player at Nationwide Arena. Nash had two goals Tuesday in an 8-4 road win against the Ottawa Senators that moved the Rangers into third place in the Metropolitan Division, but Ryan Johansen's third-period goal Thursday gave the Blue Jackets a 3-2 road victory against the Montreal Canadiens and jumped them back in front of the Rangers. Each team has 78 points; the Blue Jackets are in front because they've played one fewer game.
Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks -- The Hurricanes enter this game on the fringes of the Stanley Cup Playoff race. They kept their hopes alive Tuesday with a 3-1 win at Columbus, a victory largely due to a 46-save performance by goaltender Anton Khudobin, but are nine points out of a playoff position. Chicago looked every bit like the defending Stanley Cup champion in its most recent game, a 4-0 victory against the League-leading Blues on Wednesday. But that win came with a big cost: Leading scorer Patrick Kane left in the second period with a lower-body injury and is out for at least three weeks. Joining the roster, however, is highly touted rookie forward Teuvo Teravainen.
Boston Bruins at Colorado Avalanche -- Denver usually is a tough place for visiting teams, but the Bruins have won their past two games at Pepsi Center and four of the past five. However, the Avalanche won the only meeting between the teams this season, a 2-0 victory Oct. 10. Boston hasn't lost since being beaten 4-2 by the Washington Capitals at home on March 1; the Bruins haven't lost in regulation on the road since Jan. 8, when the Los Angeles Kings beat them. The stakes are high for Colorado, which enters the night one point behind Chicago for second place in the Central Division: Eight of the Avalanche's final 12 games are on the road.
Nashville Predators at Calgary Flames -- Each team is expected to unveil a player it hopes will be a part of its future when they meet at Scotiabank Saddledome. Nashville, which has lost the first two legs of a four-game trip, has called up forward Calle Jarnkrok, who came in the trade that sent David Legwand to the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Trade Deadline. He's expected to make his NHL debut. Calgary, which is coming off a 3-1 home win against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, is expected to dress forward Kenny Agostino, who signed his entry-level deal this week. Agostino was part of the return the Flames received last March in the trade that sent Jarome Iginla to the Pittsburgh Penguins.


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As a member of the children's collective group within her village, Tarnum Khatun was aware of child rights and the problems associated with child marriages. When she learnt of her parents' marriage plans for her, she decided to become an agent of change. Today, this brave and determined 15-year-old girl is continuing her studies.
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Tuition for a full-time student enrolled in the 36-credit Center for Sport Leadership at VCU program (fall and spring semester, plus externship hours) is approximately $20,500. Any student enrolled in at least nine graduate-level credit hours is defined as a full-time student.
Tuition for distance learning students who are enrolled in on-campus courses is $569 per credit hour. Note: Applicable university fees will be charged per semester.
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Tuition for the Center for Sport Leadership is not based on residency. In order for part-time students to be eligible for financial aid, they must be accepted into the program and enrolled in at least five credits.
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Thought I was running late for the Blankets Creek Dirty Duathlon. I got there at a little after 7. Transition closed at 8, race meeting at 8:30 and race at 9. Well, as it turned out, I was like the 10th bike in transition. I could have slept later.
I was talking with a few guys. We could have had the meeting at 8:05 and started the race at 8:15. A little bit of "hurry up and wait." Overall the race was well put on and most folk seemed to have a good time.
I was in the 3rd wave, 40 to 59 year old men. We took of with a bang and I was out front briefly, and then this guy pulled even. I was joking around with him talking about being old, and he told me he was 48 too. He pulled ahead and I tucked in behind him. A 100 meters later I said "pffffftt" just let him go. He vanished. I was hoping he was a runner and maybe not a good cyclist. Yeah, right.
At about ¾ of a mile a guy in blue tucked in behind me and we ran together for maybe a mile and a half. He finally came around and told me to yell if I wanted to pass. I just let him lead and then let him drift away. At about mile 3 I had two guys come from behind and one was saying to the other "I feel like a knife is sticking in my side. Go ahead!" Another guy in blue past me and me and knife guy ran together. I finally let him go while trying to back off a conserve a little energy. At the end of the run, two or three guys got by me. I finished the run in maybe 6th or 7th in my wave, at best 2nd in the 45-49 age group. I had no idea because we did not have ages marked on our shins like we do at almost all triathlons. I only knew one guy was definitely my age.
After a quick transition, I was off on the bike. I had ridden at Blanket's before, but do not remember seeing some of these trails. A couple guys past me as we headed for and up Hurl Hill. Coming off that we were moving down a rough trail that took a sharp left. Knife guy on the run had warned me about that as we chatted. He did not mention I could have died. I was behind one guy and had 2 or 3 following. We hit the left hairpin turn. There were two EMT's standing in the turn. The guy in front of me could not follow his line and wrecked. I locked up the wheels and screamed "wreck" to the guys behind me. I put one foot down, cut inside him and then ended up on the outside of the trail. That was where the huge drop-off was. And the trail was not dirt, but what looked like rock building up what used to be dirt. To hold me on the trail if I miss-judged the turn was some yellow, plastic ribbon. I was trying to get my foot clicked back into the pedal while simultaneously trying not to piss myself. (Later there was yet another section with a drop-off with rocks and roots obstructing a skinny trail). Very scary to this triathlete who usually rides smooth roads.
A few more guys got by me on the first section of trail, the Van Michael section. We hit the Dwelling Loop, which was a little less technical, and I could hold my speed. By this time the race had stretched out and I was pretty much on my own. A couple guys caught me, but I had no idea which wave they were from, or which age group. That was again an issue with not having ages marked on calves. You really had no idea of who was who. Relays, multiple waves and multiple age groups were all tossed together and you had no idea of what was going on. I had started cramping at the end of the Van Michael section and it was getting worse, so I figured I would just keep the pace as high as I could and hope to crack top 5 in my age group.
While this type of riding is not my strong suit- lots of accelerating- the new 29er was doing great. It was just rolling over everything. The Avid disc brakes were squealing a bit, but this is common for Avid Juicys. The front derailleur had some rub, and was a bit out of adjustment. However, I was happy as could be. I am glad I cut down the handlebars, as there were some narrow sections I barely made it through at speed.
I hit the final section, South Loop, and was moving along. There was lots of weaving, but not much climbing. When I exited from there onto the short fire trail, I heard 3 guys behind me, so I punched it when it flattened out. I flew by one guy and just gunned it. After about 30 seconds I looked back and nobody was there, which was good because then the cramps really hit! I rode them out and finished. Maybe I had a top 5 age group!
First thing I did was to start looking for the 48 year-old who ran away from me. I could not see him. I thought back but could not remember passing him. Where was he? I saw some other guys I raced with and was talking with them. Nobody could remember seeing this guy after he ran away from us. I packed up, loaded the bike onto the car and went back to the transition. Lisa, the race director, announced that preliminary results were posted. I went up to look. The guy who ran away from me could indeed bike. He put 4 minutes on me on the run, but 13 on the bike. Holy crap! I was second age group! Yeah! But the guy had just destroyed me. Then I saw he was circled as first overall. He destroyed a whole lot of people! Damn! I checked to see how close 2nd was to me. I had him by 9 minutes. Oops, I could have eased way up! After the fast guy was moved to 1st overall, I assumed 1st age group. I would have placed top ten in the 40-44 age group, so not too bad. However, a 50-59 age group guy beat me, so not too good. I did not get chicked!
The 48 year-old who took first was not at the award ceremony. He probably was at home showering. I think he was eating at the Waffle House by the time I finished. Awesome race by the guy! I picked up a free registration for the next Dirty Duathlon in Canton during the month of October. I can use that.
All in all a great, fun race. I was very pleased with my performance. I am not in good shape and have done very little running over the winter. This was a new bike I have only ridden for about 15 miles. I will take it and be happy!


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Challenging Forecast
- Feb 17, 2009
Last year marked a turning point for the economy and the national industrial sector, but the future looks even more challenging. CBRE Torto Wheaton Research's Spring 2009 Industrial Forecast indicates that this global economic crisis will have a deeper impact on the national industrial sector than any recession since the late 1980s.The market experienced a total negative net absorption of 95 million square feet during 2008. With 168 million square feet of new space completed, the availability rate increased 190 basis points to 11.4 percent. The pace of deterioration does not match that of the 2000-01 recession, in which availability rates rose 320 basis points over a 12-month period, but this downturn just may surpass the previous two recessions in duration.Torto Wheaton estimates that the country is only halfway through this recession's job losses: 3 million jobs lost over the past 13 months. Thus prospects for weak industrial demand growth could extend into 2010 before the economy and U.S. consumers get back on solid ground and start adding jobs and demanding imports again.Under these assumptions, an additional 200 million square feet of negative industrial net absorption could occur by year-end 2010, and the availability rate might reach 14 percent, surpass its previous peak of 11.7 percent, set in 2003. The depth of this drop in demand is unprecedented and, if realized, its effects will reach to all types of industrial markets.The worst offenders are the Midwest's manufacturing-driven markets, as well as those whose expansion was strongly tied to the housing boom and consumer-driven import markets. Overall, about half of the 60 markets that Torto Wheaton covers will surpass their previous availability peak by year-end 2010.


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Farmer's Markets have great brands. But the brands are real people. On my very regular visits to the Royal Oak Farmer's Market, my brand plan includes Gary, Farmer George, Organic George, and Ida Belle. Personal brands! We're on a first name basis. That's why I love to shop there.
Gary is a fourth generation Michigan farmer who raises free range chicken that is sold under the Otto's Chicken brand name. It truly tastes like chicken I remember my great-grandma roasting. They don't advertise much, they prefer to rely on "bird" of mouth! (I tweet about them often, because I want to help)
George Uhlianuk is the big daddy cornerstone vendor at the market. Look for him in a Red Wings jersey and a big smile, promoting the economic benefits of buying and supporting local farms. He's known for his basil and his acres of heirloom tomatoes. My garden is full of interesting plants and my head is full of interesting tales from his adventures in farming. Take a look at this photo I snapped a few weeks ago!
Organic George is owner of Cinzori Organic Farms, and the golden beets, onions, potatoes and herbs he sells all end up in a roasting dish with olive oil, honey and balsamic vinegar. It's a culinary treat to have food taste so good. Be ready to wash the dirt off this produce. It's well worth the effort.
What's the perfect complement to all forms of gardening goodness? The shower I take when it's clean up time, with hand-made soap from Ida Belle. Pure and deliciously scented, my favorite is Sweet Earth and I've been using it for about 8 years. She's delightful. I gift her soaps all the time! She does clever packaging of soaps for showers and events as well.
I consider these brands my personal brands. I shop at the market deliberately, and promote them because they deliver all the relevant elements that a brand should stand for in my humble shopper marketing opinion. No payment required.


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Jesse Vanmeter Smailes, son of John and Rachel Bradfield Smailes, b. September 7, 1875 in New Moscow, OH; d. October 1, 1947 Trinway, OH. Jesse was the postmaster at Trinway for 30 years.
Blanche Marquand Smailes, daughter of James Scott and Mary Ellen Cave Marquand, b. 1879, d. December 29, 1957.
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With a lack of urgent deadlines in January, it seemed like a good idea to work on the colourful Purdah quilt, the one that is behind ALL of the layers. I had a vague idea that I wanted hexagonal and pumpkin seed motifs like the carved stone Purdah screens from the Amber Fort in Jaipur. After the outlines were sewn on the longarm, I decided to use a decorative triple stitch on the Bernina 710 to highlight the motifs. In case you ever need to know, Bernina stitch 1353 makes 7 back and forth movements which you need to count carefully as you near each corner to ensure that you get neat turns!
It is a pity that I am not good at hand embroidery since that was kind of the look I was after. In future, I will consider using a thicker thread and try quilting twice around the drawn lines. I spent a very long time triple stitching, listening to several radio plays, and still have not entirely decided what additional quilting will fill in the gaps between hexagons. It gave me time to think that this bold quilt in the Purdah series will also need some woodblock stamps, shisha mirrors, probably more embroidery and possibly even some sparkles.
I am wondering how much longer I can indulge myself working exclusively on a whimsical show piece before I feel obliged to make a start on a customer quilt. Considering my dwindling bank balance, I would guess around the middle of next week…!


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Our zucchini are coming to an end, but we're still getting two or three most days, as well as a couple of cucumbers. The long green ones are almost finished, but the apple cucumbers are still producing steadily. Soon it is the pumpkins that will be ripe - can I really use 10 or more pumpkins?
Zucchini are another matter entirely. They really are the most versatile of vegetables. Today I cooked Zucchini Slice for lunch - that's it above, served with salad made of our own tomatoes, basil and cucumber and sprinkled with olive oil and balsamic, and beetroot relish ; and a huge pot of Cream of Zucchini Soup for use over Easter. You'll find that below.
I thought I might put together a list of the meals we've eaten with our crop of courgettes (Zucchini was getting boring) in case you find yourself with a glut like we have had. A most lovely happenstance, if I do say so myself. So. Here goes. You'l find it after the soup!
- Zucchini Slice
- Cream of Zucchini Soup
- Zucchini and Garlic Pasta
- Zucchini Frittata with Parmesan
- Zucchini and Bacon Muffins
- Chicken and Zucchini Thai Curry
- Zucchini Quinoa with Raisins and Pinenuts
- Grilled Zucchini pizza
- Chicken and Zucchini Teriyaki with brown rice (that's what we're having tonight.)
- Courgette Carbonara
- Courgette Cake (some alliteration happening here.)
- Ratatouille
- Fettuccine with Zucchini and Tomato Sauce and too much Parmesan and Basil
If there is no recipe linked then I didn't use one. I'm bad like that. Sorry.


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Image credit NASA/JPL-Caltech/MIT
Not every big news story is caused by a politician's blundering or a celebrity's wardrobe malfunction: sometimes amazing things happen without any human involved in the story at all, other than to bear witness. And such has been the case in recent days. Even as the Federal Government has ground itself to a halt, the natural world has kept on churning out amazing occurrences. From ancient bones uncovered which offer a new understanding of the past to brand new landmasses suddenly appeared, for today let's shift our focus to the news of nature.
5 A Cave With Weather
A team of explorers cavers have identified a network of caves with cavernous chambers so vast that they contain their own weather systems. The caves, in the Chongqing province of China, have never been properly explored, though some areas of the network had been used as nitrate mines. The team described rolling fog banks, layers of clouds and even precipitation: clouds and rain underground.
4 A Jellyfish Horde
A nuclear power plant in Sweden was forced to shut down the country's largest reactor this week when a giant swarm of jellyfish "invaded" the waters nearby. The thousands and thousands of jellies that appeared near the Oskarshamns power plant were being sucked into intake pipes meant to pump cold seawater toward the superheated reactor core. This infestation of moon jellyfish is only the latest in a long line of reactor shutdowns caused by jelly infestations. Plants in the UK, Japan and Israel have all experienced the same thing in years past.
3 A Dinosaur Tail's Tale
An attentive Canadian construction worker realized he had unearthed more than a trench for a pipeline this week when his backhoe unearthed the fossilized tail of creature that died millions of years ago. Based on the section of tail exposed so far, the creature is likely to be around 35 feet long in total, and has yet to be positively identified, leaving open the possibility that it is a new species of dinosaur. Only time, and painstaking paleontology, will reveal the true identity of the creature long buried near the town of Spirit River.
2 A Distant Weather Report
A team of scientists usually concerned with astrophysics and astronomy have taken on the mantel of the meteorologist this week. The scientists have apparently concluded what the weather is like on the exo-planet (i.e. a planet not in our solar system) Kepler-7b. It has taken more than three years of studying data about the planet, which is more than 1,000 light years away, but the team believes the planet is hot and cloudy (as hot as 1,800 degrees Celsius on the surface), making the gaseous giant even less appealing as a destination, but still a breakthrough for scientific discovery.
1 An Earthquake Gives Birth to an Island
Amidst the death and destruction wrought by the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Pakistan this week, there was one odd story of new birth, as well: an island arose from the sea near the coastal town of Gwadar. Recent satellite images have confirmed that the new landmass is in the shape of a rough circle approximately 550 feet in diameter. It was likely formed by mud and debris forced upward by compressed gasses released by the earthquake, and the island is unlikely to be a permanent landmark, but for now it perches some 65 feet above the water, a reminder of the tragedy that killed more than 500 people.


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This will have the conspiracy theorists that say President Obama is a secret Muslim Manchurian Candidate jumping for joy. The blog of the Islamic Post, the newspaper of the Muslims of the Americas, wrote that Obama is a descendant of the Prophet Mohammed (like the group's radical Pakistan-based leader, Sheikh Gilani) and therefore is under the blessing of Allah.
The blog cites a Pakistani newspaper as doing "extensive research" that confirmed that even though Obama is a Christian, he "enjoys the highest rank in Islam."
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The New York Times is taking their commitment to mobile to the next level.
On Friday, the Times sent out an internal memo notifying employees that access to its homepage would be blocked to anyone who attempted to access it from inside The paper's headquarters.
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The message informed employees that, as part of an experiment, anyone attempting to visit the homepage on their office desktop would be prompted to use their phone or tablet instead.
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The tactic—meant to "make mobile an even more central part" of the Times—was inspired by the social media giant Facebook.
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While Facebook's pre-IPO focus was not on mobile pre-IPO, the social network's first-quarter revenue of $3.54 billion is almost 70 percent mobile, including more than 1 billion mobile searches every day. After the release of first-quarter earnings, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg claimed that the site had the largest mobile audience in the world, promising that the company would continue to capitalize on the shift to mobile use.
And as the Times takes a page out of Facebook's strategically written book, this staffer at The Washington Post hasn't missed a beat, either.
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Here's what a few New York Times staff members had to say about the start of the experiment:
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'The Exorcist' Director William Friedkin: Movies Now 'Opium for the Eyes'
The director praises cable dramas aimed at intelligent, adult audiences, saying such small-screen content is "deeper and more complex" than superhero films often playing on the big screen.
KARLOVY VARY – The release next month of a newly remastered DVD version of William Friedkin's Sorcerer, just a few months after the Blu-ray version was issued, is no accident.
The director famous for helming The Exorcist and The French Connection has a reputation as a perfectionist. When the newly remastered Blu-ray of Sorcerer was released to accompany its new theatrical release in the U.S., a DVD with an old "pan and scan" version also was put out, the director said during a master class at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic. Friedkin said he was so angered by the low quality of the DVD that he took to Amazon to insist that buyers demand their money back.
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"It was a horrible, miserable DVD, a pan and scan that they put the new label on. I wrote on Amazon when the Blu-ray was No. 1: 'Don't buy the DVD, it's a fake, a fraud, ask for your money back.' Then I went back to make a DVD that will be out next month with a sticker on the cover that says 're-mastered by William Friedkin.' I went back and did all the color timing again," he explained.
Sorcerer, shot in 1977, cost $20 million — a figure that would be closer to $80 million today — and the famously obsessive director pushed the cast and crew to their limits as they filmed the story of four renegades driving explosive-laden trucks through the jungle to a burning South American oil well. The film went way over budget and cost the director his studio contract when the movie flopped.
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Friedkin's recently published autobiography, The Friedkin Connection: A Memoir, includes many insights into the egoist frame of mind he was in when he shot Sorcerer. But his conviction that it would be a hit of similar size to The Exorcist went unrealized: Its release coincided with that of Star Wars which, Friedkin said, "changed the zeitgeist in Hollywood in a way we still feel today."
The director, who won a Crystal Globe for Outstanding Contribution to World Cinema at Karlovy Vary, said he does not know why '70s films are becoming popular again, but he thinks it has something to do with audiences tiring of "guys flying around in Spandex suits."
The success of cable network dramas such as The Sopranos, Homeland and True Detective "aimed at adult audiences that are assumed to be intelligent" suggests that viewers want something more than movies "based on cartoons or comics," he said.
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"Television today is better than cinema; it's deeper and more complex and it is for adults," he remarked.
"They do not assume you are a child that just wants to watch video games and comic books on a screen. In cinema that is the assumption: You just want to see guys flying around with Spandex suit and a cape and a mask, solving crime everywhere," he said. "This is 80 percent of American cinema…to me, much of it is like opium for the eyes. It does not go into your brain or make you think about it later. But cable television programs in America is what people talk about the next day, week and on and on."
Friedkin, 78, whose last film Killer Joe, starring Matthew McConaughey, was released in 2011, would not talk about any current projects but said he would love to work in television.
Reflecting on his method of working with actors, he said he never felt it was his job to demand performances from actors, despite stories that he had guns fired on the set of The Exorcist to keep the cast in a state of tension. But he did try to help his actors summon up the appropriate emotion before a scene.
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"A director becomes like a psychiatrist: You try to find out the secrets of the actor and then use them," he explained. "For example, for Linda Blair [who plays the possessed child in The Exorcist], I found out that the saddest moment of her life was the death of her grandfather. I would remind her of that before she had to do a scene when she had to be sad. That's a process called 'sense-memory' where you use that to reproduce an emotion they felt long ago."
The Chicago-born only child of Russian immigrant parents from Kiev, Friedkin started out working in live television in the 1960s; his break came in a 1962 documentary designed to save the life of a man on death row: The People vs. Paul Crump.
It's an experience that he will never forget and that changed his life forever, he said.
"I was able to film on death row and watched a man die on the electric chair. I watched the state put a man to death," Friedkin explained. "I remember every second of it as though it was yesterday. I lived with this memory every day of my life. Perhaps that is one reason my films are so dark…. I was a happy-go-lucky young man until then."


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Java Full Stack Software Engineer
- Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- CDI, Plein-temps
- Pictet Technologies SA
- 14 sept. 18
In just two years, Pictet Technologies, the Pictet Group's software factory based at the heart of the Esch-Belval district, has developed a unique concept. We have established ourselves as a group of strongly rooted, agile professionals, with a long-term vision and a sense of commitment. And, our team have just named us Luxembourg's Best Workplace 2018 in the medium-size company category. The award is an acknowledgement of the company's open, team-driven and innovative culture.
As full-stack software developer, your mission will be to:
- Deliver shippable features as part of our Scrum teams
- Suggest, influence, develop and implement innovative solutions to improve and enrich our software solution portfolio
- Depending on your experience, accompany and coach junior developers in your area of expertise
Our ideal candidate should have the following attributes:
- Advanced degree in software engineering coupled with relevant professional experience
- Excellent grasp on core Java and the Java-based technology stack in general
- Working experience of some of these: Python/AngularJS, Javascript, Hibernate, Spring, PL/SQL/SQL/Relational databases, jQuery.
- A keen interest in Open Source technologies
- Pragmatic experience with Angular or Angular JS would be a nice one to have
- Some knowledge of industrialized software development tools and practices such as Git, Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, Maven, Nexus, JUnit, refactoring, continuous integration and Docker based deployment just to name a few
- Sound experience of writing and testing quality software using object-oriented concepts
- Some web design skills to complement your core programming skills
- An agile mind-set. It's not a buzz word: it's about collaboration, growing together, supporting more junior team members, intellectual humility and strong desire to learn
- Proven ability to deliver against deadlines
- True team player as teamwork is at the heart of everything we do
- strong French and/or English communication skills, both written and verbal
In addition to solid technical knowledge and experience, we are looking for passionate individuals with a well-rounded personality and a good sense of humour: we don't compromise on these.
What we offer
- A working culture fostering collaboration, professional development and learning opportunities
- Top-notch technologies and premium hardware
- An opportunity to work and grow alongside inspiring individuals
- A room for opened and meaningful discussions
- A safe place to share and promote your ideas and vision
- Lifestyle in line with the tech world: state of the art facilities, flat organization
- Flexitime, part-time opportunities
- Non-negotiable values: excellence, integrity, respect, fun
- Package in line with the market
Limited travel required. A valid work permit for Luxembourg is required.
If you are passionate about software development and want to join at the beginning of the journey, get in touch and contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Your review: The lockers arrived right on schedule, assembled as I requested, in perfect condition and were exactly what we wanted.
Pros: The lockers are for our employees who do not have permanent work stations. They are the perfect size to keep their personal items stored safely.
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Big corporations need to work more closely with start-ups in Tech City and the rest of the UK in order to be innovative and successful, according to a group of experts speaking at a KPMG event this week.
The event, held in Shoreditch on Wednesday night and attended by several large corporations including Barclays and Tesco, highlighted that enterprises can stagnate if they don't work with new companies that have fresh ideas and different perspectives.
Adam Bates, head of creative thinking at KPMG, said the large firms that do well are those that "flip orthodoxies on their head" instead of sticking with well-rehearsed practices.
"Big companies need help and there's something about the environment in London's Tech City that I think can be enormously beneficial to them," said Bates.
He encouraged large businesses to form relationships with start-ups through initiatives such as investment programmes and company open days. He pointed to Samsung, Rio Tinto and Unilever as examples of large firms that are doing this well, before asking Barclays and Tesco to explain their attitude towards start-ups.
Arian Lewis, Barclays head of strategic partnerships, said that the extent to which large corporations liaise with start-ups is a really important conversation for the UK at the moment, adding that it could have a significant benefit on the economy.
"We can't innovate ourselves into the future," he said. "We have to partner with and collaborate with start-ups and entrepreneurs that have a good vision of what's going to transpire in the next decade or so."
Indeed, the 323-year-old bank has recently held an open innovation day in order to address 80 of the firm's biggest challenges and particularly those around big data, developer ecosystems, architecture and customer experience innovations. The event was attended by 152 companies.
"We have a lot of opportunities that we haven't tapped yet and we're looking for start-ups to provide solutions," said Lewis.
Meanwhile, Tesco innovation ambassador, Paul Wilkinson, said that the supermarket giant is looking at start-ups that can offer everything from in-store 3D printers, to make items like toys on demand, to internal location technologies that alert shoppers if they walk past something they have on their shopping list.
In order to find new technologies that can benefit shoppers and employees, Tesco is sponsoring a new start-up space in Central London called Rain Making Loft, which Techworld visited in October.
Wilkinson revealed that Tesco is already in discussions with two retail-focused tech start-ups at Rain Making Loft but was unable to reveal their names at this stage.
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There always has to be one team that defies belief, and the Dayton Flyers are the ones doing it this year, carrying on their improbable march towards the Elite Eight with a 82-72 win over Stanford, showing once more just how valuable it is to have no stars but simply 12 players who do what they're told and can contribute at any given time. More
After a few days of rest the NCAA Tournament resumes with the Sweet Sixteen stage. In the South region, the semifinals give us two double digit seeds in Dayton and Stanford opening the evening, followed by another Pac-12 team, UCLA, facing the number one team in the country, Florida. More