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Baby Manjhi has 3 mothers, probably even 6. Mommy # 1 is a Japanese woman who together with her Japanese husband, paid an Indian clinic to facilitate the surrogacy of their baby. Mommy #2 is the anonymous donor of the egg which was paired with Japanese husband's sperm. Mommy #3 is the Indian surrogate (i.e, whose womb was used for gestation).
Mommy #4, if you will, is Manjhi's Japanese grandmother who took care of Manjhi after birth because Mommy #1 had already then divorced the Japanese husband and wanted nothing to do with Manjhi while Mommies #2 and 3 had already performed their obligations and also did not want any further involvement.
Of course, there's more to the story. Perhaps because Manjhi was not nursed by her biological mother nor taken care of by her surrogate mother, or perhaps because her grandmother who was then taking care of her was not careful with hygiene and sterilization, or more likely all of the above, Manjhi got seriously ill and required to be hospitalized. She was assigned a personal nurse while at the hospital who some may say is Mommy #5 and a new mother who served as her wet nurse is Mommy #6.
But, that's not even half of Manjhi's story. See, after Manjhi's birth (which came after the divorce), Manjhi's father and grandmother went to India to take Manjhi home to Japan but they were not allowed to do so because in India, a child's mother must be present when the child gets his/her passport. Since the mother was not around and because India had no law on surrogacy, adoption laws were applied (yes, even as Manjhi's father was her biological father) and India does not allow an adoption of a girl by a single father.
So for 3 months after her birth while a case was ongoing to determine custody, Manjhi had no birth certificate, effectively no nationality and in international legal limbo despite, or maybe because, she had so many mommies.
Fortunately, Manjhi is well now, in Japan, and is too young to be affected by the international legal controversy that surrounded her. But with an apparent burgeoning industry of cross-international-border surrogacy, Manjhi's case may yet to be just the first of many. Unless more and more countries step up and enact laws to prohibit commercial (and international) surrogacy.
The case of Manjhi can occur in the Philippines. With also no law on surrogacy, we'll be confounded with the same issues as the Indians if a similar case happened here. Although the Family Code covers artificial insemination, it only encompasses that of the wife and not of a surrogate nor does it cover an egg donor [see Art 164 of the Family Code].
In addition, what if the case were reversed? What if the Japanese mother, the egg donor and the surrogate all claimed legal custody? We won't be prepared to handle such a case either.
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The legal wrangling even has an impact on human trafficking. Who's to say that a couple who pays a clinic (or some online service or other) to get them an egg or a sperm or a surrogate, or all three, will not later – in a foreign country - exploit the child for profit, labor or sex, or all three? That may be an extreme case but not impossible to occur.
If the sperm or the egg, or both, belong to the would-be traffickers, who can stop them from getting custody of the child once the surrogate gives up custody since the traffickers are the biological parents? How does one prove trafficking in such an instance?
At least adoption laws are quite strict on background checks and other requirements to safeguard the child's future well-being. But couples wanting to adopt can now forego that process via unregulated surrogacy. The government has no say at all in the matter. In fact, they most likely are unaware of who are involved, where they are, and/or what exactly they're doing.
Do we really need to be also known for outsourced pregnancies? We ban the sale of organs, why not the sale of babies? We regulate overseas deployment of our workers to stem human trafficking, why are we lax when it comes to the most vulnerable members of our society? Other countries have banned commercial surrogacy, why don't we?
Based on recent news reports, commercial surrogacy (the international kind to boot) is already offered here in the Philippines. We call on our legislators not to wait to mess up the life of another baby and enact a law specifically to prohibit commercial surrogacy and plug the loophole in human trafficking while they're at it.

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A friend of HHH donated a box full of yardage books, many from top golf courses around the world. We're selling these yardage books first come, first served, to help raise money for the Hike.
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The entire Caribbean – Florida Keys, Yucatan, Mexico, Caribbean islands and the whole Belize coast – is having a tough year for sargasso. The seaweed has been coming in…some say from the north and the Sargasso Sea, some say from the south and the Amazon area…since mid-February. And while it ebbs and flows and resorts areKeep reading »
Tours From The Island
A Few Blissful Hours on the Sandbar, Leeward Side of Ambergris Caye
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Perfect Day Trip: Caye Caulker with KIDS and Creative Tours
I'll admit. The arrival of four adults and 6 kids, 10 years old and under, had me a bit nervous. But things have been great. Everyone is loving Ambergris Caye. Yesterday we went on a day trip to Caye Caulker with Creative Tours and I am ready to declare it THE BEST DAY EVER. AKeep reading »
Suggestions for Ambergris Activities on a Rainy Day
As you can imagine, I've been getting this question quite a bit over the last week. "What is there to do in San Pedro on a rainy day?" Ambergris Caye is a spot that people visit to enjoy the outdoors – the reef, the beach, the sun. Many travel to the mainland to trek amongKeep reading »
A Boat Trip on YOLO: Great Snorkeling, Food & Drinks and Crystal Clear Water For Miles
You have probably seen YOLO before. A large motorized catamaran designed and built here on Ambergris Caye, YOLO is meant for having a good time. Just this week, my friend and I headed out on a tour with the crew – snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley (the most popular tripKeep reading »
Let's Celebrate The Belize Barrier Reef
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My Eight Craziest Adventure Tours In Belize Plus One
Belize is full of adventure. Such a small country, you can be at the 2nd largest reef in the world on one day and then deep within an inland cave the next. It was my trip to the "Black Hole" that got me thinking about this list so I'll start with that. Adventure? Me? Keep reading »
My Raffle Winner, A San Pedro Firefighter, JUMPS for Free with Skydive San Pedro
Last month everyone had a chance to win a FREE TANDEM SKYDIVE with Sky Dive San Pedro on SanPedroScoop. A chance for for the ultimate view of Ambergris Caye, the ultimate "GUESS WHAT I DID ON MY VACATION TO BELIZE" experience. It was my very first raffle and my random raffle generator picked my winner. He orKeep reading »
Newly Certified Diver takes AWESOME Pictures at Ambergris Caye's Barrier Reef
I am going to let you in on one of my deepest, darkest Belize secrets. The deepest blue hole of secrets. 9 years ago, I got certified as a PADI Scuba Diver. The training was interesting and a bit challenging, I love getting in the water, the dive shop was super fun and easy toKeep reading »
Christmas Eve Sailing and Snorkeling with the Lady Leslie
This morning I called my family in Providence, Rhode Island and the phone was passed from person to person. Everyone asked the same question – "What are you doing for Christmas"? With the kids going present-toy-candy crazy in the background, they always seem a little bit surprised (or maybe a bit wistful?) by my answers.Keep reading »
Seas D Day, Seaduced By Belize's Newest Addition Or My Love Affair with the Leeward Side of Ambergris Caye
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A Day Trip from the Island: In the Heart of the Maya Mountains, Climbing Waterfalls
One of most incredible traits of Belize is that there are so many different ecosystems and climates (from savannah to rainforest to coral reef and white sand cayes) all within a country smaller than the state of Massachusetts. Yesterday, I passed over and through quite a few after snagging a sweet invite from Balaam EcoKeep reading »
My 8 Favorite Sea Creatures in Belize
Belize has some ridiculously amazing creatures. Both above the water… A toucan in the Cayo District. The National Bird. Fuego, the tapir, at the Belize Zoo. The National Animal. This beautiful Howler Monkey outside of Belize City. And below the water. Many know Belize for the coastline, the amazing diving and snorkeling. And for veryKeep reading »
Saturday in San Pedro: A Farmers' Market & Crocodile Hunting
Waking up to the height of the yellow sulphur butterfly migration, it was a gorgeous day. Blue and sunny with hundreds of yellow-green butterflies flitting by. Was I able to capture them on camera? Hardly… A cocoplum tree in the front yard seemed to be a quickly snacking stop…there were about 50 on the bush…maybeKeep reading »
YOLO! 24 Tatas Cruise to Caye Caulker, Snorkel with Sharks & Have "The Best Day Ever"
Make that 26 tatas. Yesterday, I was honored to be invited on a girls' trip with Island Dreams Tours on the HUGE boat YOLO. 12 ladies from Idaho celebrating their friend's one year recovery from breast cancer. Leave the guys at home…head to Ambergris Caye, Belize for 10 days at the Blue Tang Inn and celebrateKeep reading »
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Belize Food Tours…A Must-Do Tour on Every San Pedro Visitors' List
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Sunday Fishing & Snorkeling Trip with Belize Parasail: It's Hard Not to Be SHOCKED By the Beauty of North Ambergris Caye
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There is a Difference: FULL SERVICE Snorkel & Caye Caulker Tour on YOLO with Island Dreams Tours
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I constantly say no to cigarettes, they just don't seem to listen!
As you may have gathered, I am conflicted with this whole smoking thing. I used to smoke, a lot, and I did like it a lot. I am now on eShish, which is really nice, but sometimes I do miss my nicotine buzz and then I take out my refillable e-cig and enjoy it for a bit. After I have done so, for some reason, I do feel guilty, as if I have done something wrong. I am conscious about the peer pressure that is being forced upon smokers, I would even call it bullying, but on the other hand, while smoking was generally acceptable smokers were extremely inconsiderate to everybody else. Payback time!
If you go to a country where people still smoke a lot, countries like China, Russia, any of the former Yugoslav countries, the first thing you notice is that cigarette butts are everywhere. Living in a regulated environment, such as the UK is – do not laugh, you have no idea – you get used to the neat life that belongs to your daily routine. If for some reason you get to live in some other country where people still smoke almost everywhere, you start to notice people reeking of cigarette smoke, fags on the floor everywhere, ashtrays are more common than waste baskets and there are sections in restaurants and bars where people still are allowed to smoke. Once you are in such an environment and you are a former smoker like me, who really liked it, you are right back there where you started.
Yes, I did have a relapse, so sue me. I went to Serbia, to that EXIT festival and it was awesome. The food there is just unbelievable and after you have filled your innards with everything and then took even seconds; you notice the cigarette smoke coming from everywhere. There is no force in the world or elsewhere that will keep you from lighting up. Additionally, in comparison to here, the cigs are ridiculously cheap. I do not know how people there stop smoking, perhaps because their economy is totally busted and people earn a fraction of what we are used to, the prices may not seem cheap to them, I do not know. In any case, I was unable to stick to my e-cig, I lit up and that is all there is to it.


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Mexico will test the Dutch in the heat of Fortaleza.
The Netherlands have been the team to watch in this World Cup if you want to see goals. There were six scored in their opening game and five in their second.
The Oranje only managed two against Chile but were missing the suspended Robin van Persie, who will be back in harness against Mexico. Arjen Robben has also been in excellent form and the Dutch attack with real pace when they win possession.
It was too much for Spain and Australia, though Louis van Gaal's team haven't been entirely convincing in defence and the Mexicans will certainly have seen enough to give them hope they can reach the last eight if they can stem the Orange tide, though it's been a step too far in every tournament since they were hosts in 1986 even though they've regularly reached the knockout stages.
Five places currently separate the teams in the latest FIFA rankings and both sides are undefeated so far in the finals. This match promises to be as close as those rankings suggest and it might even need extra time or penalties to find a winner.
The draw certainly looks tempting at 23/10 and likewise Mexico at 3/4 with a goal start on the handicap. The countries have only met once before at a World Cup, in 1998, and that game ended all-square.
Mexico have only conceded one goal so far in the tournament and that was against Croatia when the game was already won. Part of the reason for that has been the superb form of goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, though veteran Rafael Marquez has also been a factor in a holding role in front of the back four and he also popped up with a vital goal against Croatia.
With a lunchtime kick-off in Fortaleza probably in their favour, the Mexicans will make it very tough for the Dutch in the last 16 if they can close down Robben and van Persie.
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Intertidal, in-tėr-tī′dal, adj. living between low-water and high-water mark.
Limpet, lim′pet, n. a small shellfish which clings to intertidal rocks.
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If you know me at all, you know I'm a huge fan of the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, which is why I'm always trying to find the next great vendor of this particular cuisine. Enter Royal Scarlet Deli in White Plains.
The bread was soft and of good quality, and the meat was tender, well seasoned, and steak like. The melted cheese was just right, and abundance of onions were sweet, juicy, and crunchy. To top it all off, this sandwich had a moist, and tasty gravy throughout.
It is always nice to find another place that can make a good Philly, and that's what we have in Royal Scarlet Deli; so if you want a good tasting cheesesteak that will fill your belly and please your taste-buds, I suggest the one at Royal Scarlet Deli.
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Many types of injuries can occur while on the job. Broken bones, amputation, head injuries, back injuries and burn injuries are just some of the injury types that can result from an accident. The moment that you are injured, it is very important to report the injury to your employer. This involves filling out a form, and you also will need to fill out a workers' compensation claim.
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Although it may not seem like it, the law is on your side. Minnesota's workers' comp laws are designed to give injured workers fixed monetary awards that help them pay their living expenses and ensure medical treatment. There are specific functions of these laws. Those functions are:
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Each day is a gift. Let us find the gift in this day.
Each day is a gift. Let us be grateful for the gift of this day.
Each day is a gift. Let us celebrate together the wonder of this day.
Each day is a gift. Let us use our gifts to make this day all it is meant to be.
As we gather this day, let us bring our gifts to this community so that we may all grow in love, in generosity, in hope, and in Joy.
It is good to be together this day, in this community, so full of strength, so deeply connected, ever-growing and ever-blessed.
by Telos Whitfield, intern minister
Spirit of Life, come and surround us with a sense of your presence. There are green shoots and purple flowers and the sun feels warmer these days. Those brilliant white snow covered mountains encircle us with their beauty. Please remind us of our connection to All That Is, to the creative power that runs through all of us, and through everything.
Spirit of healing, we surround those who are suffering or in pain in our community with an embrace of love. Let us think of people we know and hold them in our hearts with care. May they know, may we all remember that we are loved. May we remember that we can reach out to each other and ask for help and support.
Spirit of change and well-being, let us celebrate with those in our community who have been blessed with good fortune and joy. There might be new life and birth, new work or unexpected healing that bring a sense of spaciousness and renewed hope. May we all celebrate and share in the reality that life is a continual balance of joy and sorrow, hope and release.
Great mystery, beloved holder of all of who we are, what we long for, and what we have lost. May we remember that we are connected, that we can work for justice in all that we do, and that we are not alone in this work, and in our lives. We are part of this community of faith. May we feel the love that is woven into the fabric of South Valley, and may we let ourselves be held by this circle of hope.
May it be so. Amen. Ashé and Blessed Be.
This is a stewardship sermon. That means I am going to talk about and ask you to think about money. I am going to ask you to give some of your money to this congregation. I am going to ask you to give more than you did last year. I am going to ask you to imagine what it would feel like to practice generosity. I am going to do all this (and maybe more) without apology or shame.
Now that you know what you are in for, let's start with the words of the song by Judy Fjell that the choir sang earlier.
It is not enough that we are wounded.
It is not enough that we care.
We are called to practice loving,
with a skill we hardly knew was there.
What an amazing and honest song. We are called to practice loving. It may seem a long cognitive leap, but that is why I want to talk to you about money, generosity, and giving today. Because we are called to practice loving. It is not enough that we feel wounded, or even that we care. We are called to practice loving…and we are called to grow that practice and grow our love. And one way—only one way, yes, but an important way—to grow in our practice of love is to give—to give generously, with open hearts and gratitude.
I know we live in a time of suspicion and compassion fatigue. I know that you receive, as I do, hundreds (maybe even thousands) of requests for your money. I know that it is easy to become jaded and cynical, and begin to believe that all this talk about love is just a cover—a sophisticated guilt trip—to get you to give more to the congregation. I know this because I have had to grapple with that same suspicion as I began to write this sermon.
Over the years, I have come to value this pulpit. I don't mean this space or the particular podium that holds my notes as I preach. No, I mean this time and the way you honor me with your considered attention as I share my ideas and convictions with you. Each time I enter this pulpit I am aware of the value of the trust that is extended to me by you who listen each week. I don't take that for granted, and I intentionally and carefully attend to what I say, because I do not want to breach that trust. And so, when it comes time for me to preach what has become an annual sermon on giving, I have to be sure that I believe what I say. I have to consider my words carefully, guarding against manipulation, flattery, or misuse of this pulpit, this time, this trust.
Love grows by giving. I believe this with my whole heart. I have seen it in action, and it is the reason I can ask you to give without shame or guilt or regret. Love grows by giving. How many of us have witnessed and marveled at the generosity of children? I recently read a story of a single mom who lost her job. She sat her children down and explained to them that there would be no income for awhile and that she was sorry she would not be able to give them more than the basic necessities of life. She explained that she would be looking for work and would receive a small unemployment check that would just cover the rent, utilities, and a very frugal budget for food. She explained that there would be no karate or dance lessons, no special treats of fast food or movie rentals, nothing extra. She explained all this with sorrow in her voice and tears in her eyes, because she had always hoped to give her kids a life where they wouldn't ever feel the stress of not having enough. She told them she was sorry and sad, but would work hard to find a new job.
The next morning, as she struggled a bit to get up and out the door to begin job hunting. She kind of enjoyed being around for breakfast and seeing her kids off to school. Then she got dressed and got ready to go "pound the pavement" looking for a new job. She grabbed her purse and was shocked to find she could hardly lift it. Wondering if one of the kids had filled it full of rocks, she looked inside. Her purse was full of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. Her kids had emptied their piggy banks and pockets, and left a note. "Dear Mom," it said, "We hope this helps, so you won't be sad. We love you."
That story is not so unique. Love and giving are connected and children, unjaded by adult cynicism, are able to make that connection quickly and easily. They give everything they can to express their love. Not what is prudent or frugal to give. Not ten percent. No, they dump their piggy banks and pockets and give extravagantly. They give and love generously.
A colleague of mine, Rev. Victoria Weinstein, wrote:
The purpose of the church is to encourage all who gather there to grow more generous in spirit and in action. This is the great end of all the world's faith traditions: to bring the human being closer to the divine by acts of creation and compassion.
I think she is on to something.
Giving is an act that combines creativity with compassion. It requires us to take note of several important things. First, we must develop compassion enough to notice the needs of those around us. Second, we develop creativity by assessing our own gifts and connecting what we have or can do with the need we have seen. Compassion and creativity are the building blocks of generosity. And generosity is simply a habit of giving. And giving is an opportunity to be part of something that does good and feels good, and that nourishes love by reminding us of our connections and our ability to make a difference. Love grows by giving because we grow when we give.
Giving is central to religious traditions throughout the world not because they are greedy, but because generosity is a powerful act of love. The Buddha taught,
"If you knew what I knew about generosity, you wouldn't let one meal go by without sharing it."
What an amazing testament to the power of giving. "If you knew what I knew about generosity, you wouldn't let one meal go by without sharing it."
In the monastic communities of Buddhism, a monk is not allowed to barter, trade or buy anything. Instead, they live entirely in an economy of gifts. According to Thanissaro Bhikkhu, a Buddhist teacher and scholar:
Ideally — and to a great extent in actual practice — this is an exchange that comes from the heart, something totally voluntary…You give what is appropriate to the occasion and to your means, when and wherever your heart feels inspired. For the monastics, this means that you teach, out of compassion, what should be taught, regardless of whether it will sell. For the laity, this means that you give what you have to spare and feel inclined to share. There is no price for the teachings, nor even a "suggested donation." Anyone who regards the act of teaching or the act of giving requisites as a repayment for a particular favor is ridiculed as mercenary. Instead, you give because giving is good for the heart…
Giving is good for the heart. But why give to this congregation? Why not give all that you can to other organizations that fight hunger or racism or environmental degradation? Why give to South Valley when there are so many other places to give?
My answer to that has two parts. First, because as stewardship expert Herb Mather puts it, "We are not giving money and raising funds to perpetuate an organization, but to bring hope, health, and salvation to a world in need." South Valley is a congregation that brings those things—hope, health, and even salvation—to the Salt Lake Valley. Each week, as we tell people "You are welcome here," we stand for something true and good and are an example of the power and healing of diversity within community. We offer a haven for people to heal, to grow, to become leaders, and to give back to help make the world a better place. South Valley is important and it too is an economy of gifts. It will take about $135,000 this year to maintain South Valley's presence and our voice for justice, kindness, and diversity in our community.
The other part of my answer to the question, "Why give to South Valley" is that love grows by giving. If you invest your time, your money, and your enthusiasm in South Valley your love for this community will grow and you will find you get more in return. I urge you to go beyond our society's expectations that you will simply be a "consumer" of South Valley's services. Instead, you can be part of making South Valley what it is and what it can be. Love grows by giving, and we can only benefit from more love here at South Valley. In the next year, my family will grow our financial gift to this congregation to $5,400. We will give in love and I know we will watch our love grow. I hope you will do the same.
I end where I began, with words from this morning's song:
Serving others with gratitude
for the bounty in our lives—
we are called to practice loving,
with a skill we hardly recognize.
Let us continue to grow together in love and in generosity, this day and every day.
Amen. Ashé. And Blessed Be.
By Rev. Gary Kowalski
Go in peace, speak the truth,
give thanks each day.
Respect the earth and her creatures,
for they are alive like you.
Care for your body; it is a wondrous gift.
Live simply. Be of service.
Be guided by your faith and not your fear.
Go lightly on your path.
Walk in a sacred manner.
Amen. Ashé. And Blessed Be.


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I've been back to Strings once since owner Noel Cunningham died. Since his wife, Tammy, opted to close the place (running a restaurant is not her thing) the building on 17th Avenue and Humboldt had stood like a monument to a time when the restaurant was frequented by celebrities from stage and screen, along with loyal locals.
When it was announced that there would be new life stirring in that space with the occupation of Humboldt Farm. Fish. Wine, a Rock Bottom founder Frank Day project, I, for one, was happy to hear of the rebirth.
Humboldt opened about a week ago under the leadership of Concept Restaurants.
"From the instant our guests walk in and have that 'wow moment' to the time they leave, we want to make sure their experience here is spectacular and memorable," said Concepts designer Dianna Lynn. "Whether you are on top of the Denver foodie scene or visiting Humboldt for the first time and looking for an amazing dining experience, we are a welcoming place for everyone."
The remodeled restaurant features an oyster bar and open kitchen. The kitchen team of executive chef DJ Nagel and chef D cuisine Kollin Gately collaborated on a menu featuring reinterpreted classics as well as seasonal and modern cuisine.


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A new report published by International Data Corporation reveals that the need for business continuity will continue to grow in importance among organizations of all types and sizes. However, to date, this has not translated to an early opportunity for cloud-based business continuity solutions. The IDC study, which looked at the knowledge and use of different types of public cloud storage services, reveals that the opportunity for cloud-based storage continues to evolve as users and service providers explore the possibilities for different storage services (it costs $8K if you are interested in the whole thing).
Laura DuBois, program vice president, Storage Software at IDC noted:
"Discrete business continuity services delivered via a public cloud remain an untapped opportunity for suppliers. There are very few offerings that enable an on-premise application or system to failover to shared infrastructure in a public cloud. However, what firms increasingly require is continuity of business. They need this continuity of IT processing without bearing the cost of standing up additional cold or standby infrastructure and initiating a restore process. As public cloud storage offerings continue to take hold, we expect to see suppliers start to capitalize on this opportunity by leveraging virtual infrastructure."
According to the IDC study, knowledge of public cloud storage offerings is greatest for backup and primary file storage. Business continuity services are the least well known, and this is due to the lack of broad availability of this type of capability. Among those surveyed, only 37.3% were able to articulate a position for their firm on their intentions on business continuity services. Conversely, just under three-fourths (71.3%) were able to articulate a position on public cloud backup.


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Oh, gosh, that's a bit painful…
So, I had this in mind for at least 3 months. Annwvyn uses a version of Ogre that is from 2013, and was built around a simple sample of using the Oculus DK1 with Ogre, using the (quite old) RenderSystem_GL, and rendering via a fixed-function pipeline…
Basically, trying to do new things with 10 year old technology (well, not quite, but that's the idea).
I was looking at the news pages of the website of Ogre3D, that I never go see, because well. I was interested in the SDK download page. Problem is : what is on that web-page, is a SDK built in 2013. Ogre's development is in quite a weird state right now. The source code has multiple branches right now :
- Ogre 1.9, a "stable" version related in 2013 apparently
- Ogre 1.10, with active development, that has improvement, bug fixes and some backport from the new 2.x branch. And it still run on older hardware.
- Ogre 2.0, A new version of Ogre that introduce a lot of performance improvement, a new compositor system. It currently works on all desktop and mobile platform
- Ogre 2.1 Adds a new system that replace the "Real Time Shader System" Ogre had. It's called HLMS for High Level Material System. It's made from the get go to use modern rendering techniques, and not for "emulating" the old fixed function pipeline with shader code. But only works on windows and Linux, and iOS/Mac via the Metal API at the time I'm writing this blog.
So, since I looked at PBR rendering, and all the shiny new things, I want Annwvyn to do that. I never really gave much thought on the graphic part of things because I was working on getting the other systems of the game engine to work.
So, I'm currently working on a Ogre21 branch. The rendering is working, and most of the engine is now ready to run with it. But there's a lot of breaking changes, both in the API and in the way the content the engine uses is prepared to take advantage of the new HLMS system.
For now, there's no "good way" to export Ogre 2.1 mesh and materials from a program like blender. Older mesh format works, and right now Annwvyn expect "old mesh format" and convert it internally to Ogre 2.1 mesh data, but still keep the v1 mesh to generate physical rigid bodies. This is done by a library called BtOgre that is not really ported to 2.1. Some work has been done on GitHub by a user called nyxkn, and I rewrote a debug drawer that can display bullet's geometry in 3D view.
I think I'm probably going to fix this, and by doing so, I'm reorganizing the code of BtOgre. I'm not sure how to go with it. The original author of the library isn't really working on it as far as I know, and I'm not happy with the way some of the code of BtOgre has been organized is. So I think I'm going to fork it completely and start from there
This brings me to the final point I want to talk about : Building Annwvyn is a mess. You have to have the libraries set up in a correct path and then you need to open a visual studio solution with the correct version of the compiler and… you get the idea. I need an actual build system and a way to manage theses dependencies.
From a developing stand point, I come from the Linux world where, basically, you either know that libraries will be in /usr/lib or /usr/local/lib (same goes for includes) or you "pkg-config" your way out of the problem. Well, on windows you don't h ave standard libraries path locations, and you don't have tools to magically spit out tags for compilers to find your stuff… So, I need the solution to be "less worse".
Ogre is using CMake as a build system, and has a separate repository for it's dependencies, all in the same place. I think I should start by actually learning how CMake works, and make it generate visual studio solutions, or makefiles, or anything like this that it would need to work, and rebuild the whole "Annwvyn SDK" to use it.
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One of the most anticipated events in fashion, Raf Simons's first show for Calvin Klein touted a multicultural vision of the USA, the Belgian designer's current "hometown."
In his first collection for the New York-based brand, Raf Simons has subtly reworked several classics of the American wardrobe while avoiding its clichés. Instead, the collection represents a celebration of diversity – a fact that earned it near unanimous praise from the international fashion press.
As news spread of a federal judge's decision to suspend the US President's immigration ban, David Bowie's "This Is Not America" rang out like an anthem against the Trump era. Several designers even relayed the #TiedTogether initiative, as New York Fashion Week reflected a new America rising up to defend its freedom of speech, civil rights, and, above all, its diversity.
In the hands of Raf Simons, the American Dream comes in every color. On the runway, a wardrobe composed of striking block colors mingles with straight cuts, fine tailoring, and classic leather bombers for an upscale biker look. Outerwear pieces reveal plastic encasing for a delicate touch, while cowboy boots pair with suits to inscribe the collection firmly within American mythology. Transparency emerges in menswear and womenswear alike, as delicate feather dresses revealing décolletés combine with clear tops worn under suit jackets for men. In addition, the designer from Antwerp continues in his purist tradition with crisp cuts and clean lines seen in military shirts, pencil skirts, and classic trench coats, all while preserving the street and casual style of one of the emblematic names in mixed sportswear through loose cuts, knits, and athletic color stripes.
With this collection, the Belgian designer has penned a marvelous ode to contemporary America. By transcending the boundaries of mixed ready-to-wear and conveying a portrait of a multicultural America, Raf Simons's first collection for Calvin Klein offered much more than a replica of the United States: it conjured up a landscape comprising a diverse array of portraits. In the designer's words, the collection represents "the unique beauty and emotion of America."
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CEOs at Davos Less Optimistic About Global Economy
More than twice as many chief executives are now convinced that prospects for the global economy over the next 12 months are relatively poor compared to last year, according to a report released Tuesday.
PricewaterhouseCoopers' 18th Annual Global CEO Survey, unveiled in Davos at the opening of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, found 17% of corporate bosses believe global economic growth will decline or be subdued in 2015. That's up from the 7% who felt so last year.
The remaining chief executives expect economic conditions to improve (37%) or remain steady (44%). The survey canvassed more than 1,300 CEOs from around the world.
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Before you go hot warlock hunting at your local Firewick Festival, or any triad matching ceremony for mating potentials, and find your perfect pair of warlocks, you should be prepared. After all, warlocks are aplenty at these things, and you deserve the best magical and muscular goodies possible.
Don't believe me? Look in a mirror, you sexy thing you. For every negative body attribute you think you see, your perfect Alpha Warlocks will shove that negativity right out after some mystical sheet rolling.
I have proof these Alpha Warlocks exist. As I'm writing this, mine keep pestering my curvy assets to come to bed and are distracting me to no end. In smexy ways that are almost too hard to resist. Okay, plenty hard to resist.
Not to fret. I told them I'm focusing on witchy time with you then warlocky time with them. What would those twins ever do without me?
Now, trust me. I know the first set of warlocks you see will have you swooning and drooling. I don't think ugly warlocks even exist over here in Kala West, Florida. But contain yourself and witch up. You've got all night and plenty of warlocks to test out.
These guys are like magical Harleys. You want one, but you'd love two. In fact, you need two to complete your Mystical Triad, which involves a lot of magic, hot sex, and…Well, you'll have to wait and find out for yourself. Don't want to spoil all the surprises.
Until then, I've put together six things you must do to get the perfect set of Alpha Warlocks for you. Why six? Because that's how many it takes, so perk up and take notes.
- Attending is not optional.
Whatever you do, don't avoid the invitation to your local festival by the Elemental Board. It's required that you attend. That's annoying as an empty cauldron. I hate when people tell me what to do too, but stuffy El-Board is serious about this. If you don't show up on time, don't be surprised if you magically appear before them. My big sis Charice says it's no fun, and I believe her.
My sisters and I are paired with some powerful warlocks, who we wouldn't trade for the world. Still, we believe you should choose whether you want to go or not. From my experience, you definitely want to go. Who wouldn't want a field of delicious warlocks ripe for the picking?
- Your warlocks must be Alpha Warlock material. No exceptions!
What do I mean by that? When they look at you, do you feel like they're magically undressing you one thread at a time? Does it seem like your panties will go up in a cloud of smoke just from their touch? Do they put you first above everything and everyone else? If so, congratulations! Those Alpha Warlocks have what it takes to make a proper witch out of you.
Keep in mind, lovelies, Alpha Warlock does not mean acting macho or disrespecting you. You have my permission to turn these into toads. I know, witch stereotype and all, but they deserve it for not treating you like the magical goddess you are.
Better yet, let your true warlocks make eunuchs out of them. Use that power to show them what real Alpha Warlocks can do. The ones who don't deserve you will wet their pants in no time.
- Don't listen to Ass-locks.
I don't care what those warlocks look like. Testing your triad compatibility does not require them licking you. You're not a lollipop. Sure, you're yummy, mystical goodness, but if anyone tells you they want to see how many licks it takes to get to your center…see number two above.
Actually, if they're your TRUE Alpha Warlocks, licking may not be a bad idea. But I digress.
Ass-locks are a no go. Period.
- YOU are in control. Not them.
Own it like you know it! Your warlocks understand that you hold the power to initiate the bond with them. They do the waiting, and you do the choosing. In short, we run this Motha.
Enjoy the power. Take a nice and long hot bubble bath in it. Fill that sucker with champagne and roses. This is your time, and you do the picking.
- Dress to make those Alphas fall at your feet.
Whether you prefer those sexy tight jeans or a flattering dress to show those legs, dress in whatever makes you feel like the best witch you can be.
To be honest, you could wear an over-sized painter's jumper and plastic shoes, and your warlocks would still love you. Your properly-chosen warlocks are good like that.
But let's be real. We dress in things we love for us first. Wear whatever makes you feel like the queen of the night. Put that sucker on. Remember, you're the power holder. Show them what you're made of.
- Rein in your magic ASAP.
Auriella made me put this one in because there are dangers that can come up at these things. This is for your own good. She told me to say that.
When you meet your Alpha Warlocks, your body and your magic will know it. Heavy emphasis on the "your magic" part. The last thing you want is for your water element to bring on a flood to drench festival attendees.
Put powerful witches and warlocks together, and you're sure to have some magical accidents. Ever hear about the witch who transported a skyscraper from New York to the Catskills? Nope. Because the Elemental Board in New York made it go away.
How do I know? You don't need to worry about that. Just balance out your magic before attending. Then again, it may be a sexy feat to see your warlocks rescue you. Do so at your own risk. I don't want angry letters on how you brought down fireballs on the event after your Alpha Warlocks made your internal fire roar. Lock that magic down.
- Expect the best sex magic of your life!
What? I know I said six, but I'm throwing a seventh in for good measure. Blame my Magic ADHD, which is what my sisters and Auriella call it. Not my Alpha Warlocks. They know better.
Let me say it again. Magic. Sex. I think we all can agree this is the best step of all. You think sex with one warlock is amazing? Wait until you have two kissing and touching every inch of you. Magic takes it to a whole other realm.
I promise, if you feel down about your body in any way, your Alpha Warlocks will remind you just how perfect you are for them. I guarantee it.
Well, it's time for me to enforce my own version of step seven. My Alpha Warlocks are calling me to bed, and I never like to keep them waiting too long. I don't like denying myself from them too long either, for that matter.
Blessed be, my witches, and get ready to enjoy the journey to your Alpha Warlocks in all its splendor!
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Three TTU trumpet students win international awards
Three Tennessee Tech University trumpet students have been awarded scholarships by the International Trumpet Guild to attend the group's annual conference.
Seniors Alex Wilborn, of Baxter; Stephen Arnold, of Mount Carmel and Emery Herrmann, of White House, each won one of 10 scholarships for undergraduate students.
This is the second year in a row Wilborn and Arnold won the highly competitive scholarships.
"This is a particularly significant accomplishment when you consider that in the last two years, five of the 20 International Trumpet Guild conference awards went to TTU trumpet majors," said TTU trumpet professor Charles Decker. "These students exemplify the musicianship of our dedicated music majors and demonstrate their competitive capabilities."
A panel of university trumpet professors review solo performance recordings of each scholarship applicant.
The guild's conference was last month in Ohio. It has more than 7,000 professional and student members around the world.
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Founded in 1977, Svendsen is enjoying strong and healthy growth with Okuma, Prologic, Savage Gear, Scierra, Ron Thompson and Imax leading the way in its portfolio of established brands.
With its headquarters near Copenhagen in Denmark the company boasts its own sales force in the UK, Germany, France, Benelux, Austria and Scandinavia, dealing directly with local retailers. In addition, it exports to more than 30 countries around the world.
For this exciting role, Svendsen is searching for a strong and skilled leader who is experienced in managing a sales force and sales office.
The ideal candidate will already be connected to the tackle trade in some form and be a strongly committed, strategic-thinking brand builder who is hands-on and can 'walk the talk'. They will need to be an accomplished negotiator, experienced in servicing large key accounts. A systematic personality is also a must, with experience of budgeting, forecasting, initiating campaigns, and securing a healthy growing business.
In return, Svendsen offers a challenging and responsible management position as the company's top man in the UK. The successful candidate will have an independent revenue and budget responsibility and be the driving force in making their team the winners in the market.
Their brief will be to sell unique products representing strong brands, and work closely with Svendsen's international headquarters in Denmark. The appointed candidate will also enjoy the company's open and effective communication channels at all levels and a simple, positive work climate.
The position boasts an attractive performance-based fixed salary plus bonus, car and phone.
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Draft statement - The Coalition for Inclusive Education - February 2000
Inclusive education means that students can receive a range of supports to learn as members of regular classrooms in their neighbourhood schools.
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are very important.
They are the best way to bring help to the student, as well as the teacher.
They are now required by law, in Ontario (Regulation 181).
The Ministry of Education plans to make IEPs work better for students.
People who talk about a range of placements believe that some students should be segregated.
Sometimes school officials say that a student needs a "special" program. What they usually mean is that he or she should go away from the neighbourhood school to get
help - usually into a segregated class or school, such as a communication or life skills class, or a provincial school for the blind. Program might also involve certain kinds of professional help,
available usually to groups of students - like speech therapy.
School boards usually speak about program as a way they organize their special education resources for groups of students.
Often this really means "placement".
The Education Act says "special education program" means:
We are concerned because the Ministry of Education seems to be using the word "program" in a different way. They want to develop "program standards for each
exceptionality". They say this could help students get the same kind of help when they move from one school to another.
This seems to mean that they think there are ways to treat all students who have the same label the same way. This is really against the law now.
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The lowest-ranked team currently holding down a playoff spot lands at 22 in the Power Rankings this week. The highest-ranked team on the outside looking in on the postseason field is at 11. To some extent, that speaks to what's going on this season—there are weak spots in a couple of the division races, but the wild-card battles are shaping up to be brutal right down to the wire.
A little shift at the bottom of this week's rankings, too. That's where we start:
321San Francisco 49erslast week: 31record: 1–11San Francisco finished with six yards of passing on Sunday. Six. (That's 39 through the air minus 33 on sacks.) It was cold and snowy and windy in Chicago but ... come on. This is an 0–16 team that just happened to win a game in Week 1.
312Cleveland Brownslast week: 32record: 0–12The Browns sounded legitimately excited about Robert Griffin III this off-season, so at least they will get another chance to see him—he's been out since Week 1 with a fractured shoulder. Maybe his return provides the boost Cleveland needs to get one lousy win.
303New York Jetslast week: 27record: 3–9Todd Bowles insisted that Ryan Fitzpatrick gave the Jets the best chance to win in Week 13, and they lost by 31. Either he misjudged the situation or we were supposed to be reading between the lines there. "Are you saying you had no chance to win, Todd?" (Bowles winks, tips his cap, walks out of the room.)
294los angeles Ramslast week: 29record: 4–8"We're on a record-setting pace with our punting team," an apparently not-kidding Jeff Fisher told reporters this week, much like a police officer might say, "Well, the tornado leveled your house but we did manage to recover this chair, and it seems to be in O.K. shape."
285Jacksonville Jaguarslast week: 28record: 2–10Blake Bortles has played in 42 games with the Jaguars. He has thrown 50 interceptions (including a league-leading 15 this season) and 11 pick-sixes. He has fumbled 26 times. He has been sacked a staggering 130 times. The situation in Jacksonville is as ugly as it gets.
276Chicago Bearslast week: 30record: 3–9Believe it or not, the Bears actually are 3–3 with a plus-11 point differential at home this season. Granted, they're like vampires in sunlight when they leave the Windy City, but the Bears could play the role of spoiler in Week 15 vs. Green Bay or Week 16 vs. Washington.
267Philadelphia Eagleslast week: 24record: 5–7Remember when the Eagles manhandled the Steelers to improve to 3–0? Feels so long ago that we may as well change the game film to black and white and dub over any commentary with, like, "The Entertainer". Thanks to its remaining schedule, Philadelphia will have a huge say in which teams make the playoffs. Does Doug Pederson's team have any fight left?
258Carolina Pantherslast week: 22record: 4–8Can't seem to find "star QB refuses to wear a tie" on my "Ridiculous NFL storylines" Bingo board. And I already checked off "random Derek Anderson appearance" back in Week 3. Frustrating.
249Minnesota Vikingslast week: 24record: 6–6The lowest rushing total Minnesota has ever posted during a 16-game season is 1,467, in 2005. To reach that mark this year, the Vikings will need 149.5 yards per game in Weeks 14-17, about 77 yards more than what they've averaged so far.
2310Cincinnati Bengalslast week: 23record: 4–7–1Is there anything more frustrating for a fan base than what Cincinnati goes through when Andy Dalton unleashes one of his random defense destructions? He's like that pitcher with a 4.80 ERA who fires a two-hitter every 10th start. He is football Francisco Liriano.
2211Houston Texanslast week: 20record: 6–6Brock Osweiler said this week that the Texans are "very close to exploding as an offense," so either a) he meant to say "imploding" and got his words confused, or b) the exchange between Osweiler and reporters looked something like this.
2112Tennessee Titanslast week: 21record: 6–6Derrick Mason was a two-time Pro Bowler who racked up more than 11,000 all-purpose yards for the Titans, so their deal to acquire him (which sent Chris Chandler to the Falcons for multiple 1997 draft picks) is probably the franchise's best trade since moving to Tennessee. Snagging DeMarco Murray almost for free is creeping up there. Murray is on pace to challenge 1,400 yards rushing this season.
2013San Diego Chargerslast week: 14record: 5–7The Chargers' defense has forced 24 turnovers this season, paced by NFL interceptions leader Casey Hayward. Annnnnd that's almost been enough to offset the mess created by San Diego's offense, which has coughed it up 25 times, third-most in the league.
1914Arizona Cardinalslast week: 25record: 5-6-1If you've ever watched a group of kids try to catch a dog that's gotten loose, you know what it looks like when NFL defenders have to tackle David Johnson. The Cardinals' running back has 194 yards receiving over the past two weeks and a league-high 336 yards from scrimmage.
1815Buffalo Billslast week: 13record: 6–6After a miserable 0–2 start, it seemed as if Rex Ryan's Buffalo days were numbered. After a few wins, he's back in that predicament once again: the Bills are 6–6, Ryan admitted he's not sure what ails the defense and Sammy Watkins just criticized his team's mental toughness. Check that schedule, though: If Buffalo can knock off Pittsburgh, a 10–6 record is very doable.
1716New Orleans Saintslast week: 15record: 5–7Drew Brees's run of 60 consecutive home games with a TD pass ended Sunday, against the Lions, of all teams. Worse yet, after hustling back to .500 at the season's midway point, the Saints now have lost three of four. Anything shy of a 4–0 finish (with two games against Tampa Bay, plus trips to Arizona and Atlanta), and the playoffs are out of reach.
1617Indianapolis Coltslast week: 19record: 6–6NFL teams don't hit the 40-point mark all that often. This isn't the Big 12. But with Monday night's outburst, a 41–10 thumping of the downtrodden Jets, the Colts are now 67–0 in their history when they crank the scoreboard beyond the 30s.
1518Washington Redskinslast week: 12record: 6-5–1Jay Gruden after his team's loss to Arizona, in what I can only describe as a coaching version of Green Eggs and Ham: "I don't like the way they had a [15]-play drive right down our throat to start the game. I don't like the way our offense answered with two penalties in the first drive and having to punt. ... I don't like the fact that we had two turnovers, and we didn't cause any. I don't like the fact that we lost the game."
1419Green Bay Packerslast week: 18record: 6–6In the seven games since a loss to Dallas, Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 19 touchdowns (to just three interceptions), 2,100-plus yards and has a QB rating of 104.6. He also has rushed for 212 yards during that stretch, putting him on pace to break his previous career high (356) on the ground. If Green Bay hadn't gone 3–4 during this Rodgers run, we'd be talking about him as an MVP candidate.
1320Miami Dolphinslast week: 7record: 7–5Turns out, everyone who told me I had the Dolphins ranked too high last week was correct. So, that makes the updated score: Internet 12 billion, Burke 0. And the Dolphins are going to keep tumbling if their defense plays as it has the past two weeks, in allowing a combined 971 yards and 62 points to San Francisco and Baltimore.
1221New York Giantslast week: 11record: 8–4Something about this Giants season has an ominous feel. Like when a movie character hiding from a killer says, "No way am I going out there," then gets stabbed in the heart as soon as everyone else leaves the room. Maybe it's that the Giants clawed their way to 8–3, only to face a brutal December/January schedule.
1122Pittsburgh Steelerslast week: 16record: 7–5The Steelers' (semi-)magic number is two, as in the number of turnovers they need to force to win games. They are 1–4 this season when they come up with zero or one takeaway; with Sunday's victory over the Giants, they're now 6–1 when their defense delivers exactly two turnovers.
1023Baltimore Ravenslast week: 17record: 7–5Maybe this all comes crashing down in the final four weeks, as the Ravens still face trips to New England, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati (a team against which it hung on for dear life in Week 12). For now, though, Baltimore still has the league's stingiest defense and a spot atop the AFC North.
924Tampa Bay Buccaneerslast week: 9record: 7–5Were the playoffs to start today, the opening round would feature a matchup of Bucs-Lions, brought to you by your broadcast team The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. These past three weeks easily could have undone Tampa Bay—at Kansas City, home vs. Seattle, at San Diego. Instead, it propelled the Buccaneers into a tie for the NFC South lead.
825Atlanta Falconslast week: 6record: 7–5The good thing about being a track-meet sort of team is that you're almost never out of a game. The bad thing is that the same goes for your opponent—the Falcons rank third in passing yards and first in points scored but 32nd and 29th in those same categories on defense.
726Denver Broncoslast week: 8record: 8–4Fortunately for the Broncos, Blake Bortles accidentally hits his own self-destruct button every time he winds up to pass. Otherwise, Denver and its Paxton Lynch-led offense might not have escaped Jacksonville with a critical victory Sunday. Trevor Siemian is far from an All-Pro, but he's clearly this team's best chance.
627Detroit Lionslast week: 10record: 8–4Facing Brock Osweiler, Sam Bradford (twice) and Blake Bortles is like dicing through the 6–9 spots in the Padres' order, before they pinch-hit for the pitcher. But Detroit has bookended its ongoing defensive revival by holding Washington in check and, incredibly, stuffing Drew Brees in the Superdome. The Lions are a lot more than Matthew Stafford.
528Seattle Seahawkslast week: 5record: 8-3-1The Patriots did not automatically drop in the Power Rankings when they lost Rob Gronkowski for the year, so the Seahawks will get the same treatment despite Earl Thomas's injury. Seattle has a month to figure things out—the division title is all but wrapped, so the only mystery is if Pete Carroll's club can hold off Detroit for a bye.
429Kansas City Chiefslast week: 4record: 9–3Fitting that this Chiefs team took the lead in Atlanta on an Eric Berry pick-six, then won it on a Berry pick-two. The latter doesn't even officially count as a turnover, but the Chiefs still broke even in that department. The last time Kansas City lost a regular-season game when it did not have a negative turnover differential was Week 5 of last year, just before its 10-game win streak.
330New England Patriotslast week: 3record: 10–2The Patriots could clinch their eighth consecutive AFC East title as early as Monday, and their Week 13 win over the Rams guaranteed them 10 victories for the 14th(!!) consecutive season. To call them a "machine" would be a disservice because even machines break down from time to time.
231Oakland Raiderslast week: 2record: 10–2It's not just that Derek Carr is compiling wins and big numbers through the air. He also is protecting the football at an almost unprecedented rate. According to Pro Football Reference, 679 quarterbacks in league history have attempted at least 400 passes in a season, including Carr this year. Carr's interception rate of 1.09% (five INTs on 458 attempts) is the fourth-best among them, behind only Tom Brady (2010), Steve DeBerg (1996) and Aaron Rodgers (2014).
132Dallas Cowboyslast week: 1record: 11–1This season continues to have something of a Hollywood feel for the Cowboys, who keep pulling out close games despite their rookie QB and rookie running back. Can't wait for the season-in-review movie: Jerry's World, based on the novel Jerry by Jerry Jones, starring Jerry Jones as himself.


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If you are combining the CAN-Bus and Xbee shields from SparkFun, it can be very tempting to plonk the EM406 GPS atop the nice flat prototyping area on the Xbee shield. It's a good fit there! But if stuff suddenly and inexplicably stops working, check that the GPS chassis isn't bridging the terminals on the Xbee shield's RESET switch. I felt like a real idiot :-(
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The Coastal Virginia Gay Wedding Showcase was a HIT!
We built it, and they came! The Coastal Virginia Gay Wedding Showcase on January 30 in Norfolk brought together couples from as far as Richmond and the Outer Banks with our equality-minded wedding pros. Many couples told us this was their first wedding show!
The day began with chauffeured tours of wedding venues from the Oceanfront to Norfolk. That afternoon, couples and vendors talked shop at our Expo with a fashion show by House of Maya Bridal and an informative Q&A with Tim Bostic and Tony London. The day wrapped up at Work | Release with a rocking After Party, complete with drag performances and lots of door prizes.
We're making plans for the second annual Showcase on January 28, 2017. If you want us to stay in touch as plans develop, subscribe to our email newsletter. And check out these photos from this year's event.


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Stowmovers: Movement, Dance and a Cup of Tea
for Over 55s in Stowmarket
DanceEast's newly-formed movement and dance sessions, StowMovers, will launch in Stowmarket on Friday 22 September, running every week until Friday 8 December.
StowMovers, held at the John Peel Centre, aims to provide the invaluable trio of movement, dance and a cup of tea for people over 55. The sessions hope to make dance and movement more accessible by pairing the activity with the chance to meet new people in a friendly relaxed environment. By encouraging more people to enjoy dance as a sociable activity, StowMovers means the opportunity to get moving in an informal way, and to have fun whilst doing so.
StowMovers will run as a weekly session for both men and women over 55. The sessions are designed to boost mental and physical health, include a chance to socialise and connect with others, but most importantly to have fun. Sessions are free of charge, running from 2.00 – 4.00pm to include time for refreshments. Sessions will be led by experienced dance artists and are suitable for all levels of mobility: and no dance experience is necessary.
To aid the running of sessions and enjoyment of participants, DanceEast is looking for volunteers to support its weekly StowMovers sessions. If you can spare a few hours each week to help support this new initiative, welcoming people, joining in with the class and sharing a cup of tea and chatter at the end of each session, StowMovers could be the opportunity for you. No dance experience is necessary, just some energy and a sense of humour. To volunteer, email email@example.com or call 01473 235572.
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Christmas in Upper Wharfedale
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the festive period, burn off the mince pies and get some fresh air on a healthy walk with your family or friends. A cold crisp day with far reaching views makes walking at this time of year very rewarding and we have lots of downloadable walking routes to choose from.
Upper Wharfedale Ranger Peter favours this scenic stroll in Langstrothdale and says, "This walk has lots of variety and something to see for everyone. There's so much history on the walk, from the ancient packhorse bridge to limestone pavement and glaciated valleys. It's a great walk to do in winter when the trees are bare as the views are so different and I like to stop and appreciate the quiet."
If you prefer your outdoor adventures a bit faster our walks make great runs and we also have plenty of downloadable cycle routes to enjoy - find out more.


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Where have I been? I know, I know… I kind of forgot the blog. But I have a good reason! I'm moving! To a definitive apartment. I do hope so.
In fact, I'm moving for a while. It's been 6 months since I began to bring stuff from Brazil to Chile, by plane… so, it's been 6 months since I don't have all my things at one place.
You know that perfect little dress for tonight? It is in some box, at some garage, at some friend's house… And those warm boots because the winter is coming? Hummm… Maybe it is still in Brazil.
That's it! But well… now we have a better place. Claire has more space. We can receive people at home!!! E that also means I have more space for cooking!
We still are living with boxes and bags, so between an unpacking and other, I found some time to bake this simple cake. It is truly very simple, perfect for the end of the day, pairing with a hot cup of tea… And it brings all flavor and scents of the tangerines – that are beautiful at the markets right now.
Hopefully you'll like it too. Just like the many many recipes that are coming for this Fall/Winter season, here in Chile… now that, beyond inspiration, I have space and a beautiful light for the pictures!
Tangerine Cake
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp lemon juice
7 oz. unsalted butter
1 ½ cup sugar
Zest of 2 tangerines
4 eggs
2 cups flour
1 pinch salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
Juice of 2 tangerines (1/3 cup)
Preheat the oven at 350 degrees. Start by making homemade buttermilk, by putting together the milk and the lemon. Set aside. Meanwhile, mix all the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda) and set aside.
Using a mixer, mix butter and sugar with tangerine's zests, until having a fluffy cream. Add eggs one by one, letting one to mix before adding the next one.
Start to add the dry ingredients, a little at once, alternating with the liquids (buttermilk and juice), finishing with the dry ones (in this order: dry, liquids, dry, liquids, dry).
Put it in a buttered pan and take it to the oven for 30-35 minutes (until ready). Take it from the oven and wait to cool down to take from the pan (when warm to cold).
I like this cake just like it is, no filling, no glaze… The cake has enough to fill all your senses! A cold day, this cake and a cup of tea = pure love!


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Nhi Nguyen made a successful MSc defense
October 26, 2009
Congrats to Nhi Nguyen for her defense!
Title: A Hybrid Approach to Segmenting Hair in Dermoscopic Images Using a Universal Kernel
Hair occlusion often causes automated melanoma diagnostic systems to fail. We present a new method to segment hair in dermoscopic images. First, all possible dark and light hairs are amplified without prejudice with a universal matched filtering kernel. We then process the filter response with a novel tracing algorithm to get a raw hair mask. This raw mask is skeletonised to contain only the centerlines of all the possible hairs. Then the centerlines are verified by applying a model checker on the response and the original images. If a centerline indeed corresponds to a hair, the hair is reconstructed; otherwise it is rejected. The result is a clean hair mask which can be used to disocclude hair. Application on real dermoscopic images yields good results for thick hair of varying colours. The algorithm also performs well on skin images with a mixture of both dark and light hair.
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Dr. Stella Atkins, Senior Supervisor
Dr. Tim Lee, Supervisor
Dr. Ghassan Hamarneh, Examiner
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KOGE near COPENHAGEN
Old Houses, Modern Parking Issues, Thatching Technique, Witches, Jante Law
Koge was founded in 1288, see http://www.facebook.com/pages/Koge/108017442565569, and was also the site of witch-burnings, as also occurred in the rest of Europe, here in 1608-1615, the Koge Huskors time. Witch trials. The article there is extensive. Some 15-20 women were burned. Two more killed themselves. It started with allegations against the unfortunate Johanne Thomes, that she let Satan into somebody's house, and accusations spread from there. Among the burned: Mette Banghors, Kirsten Laurisdatter, Annika Kristoffersdatter. Read the 1487 handbook for the Inquisition's prosecuting heretics, developing with a focus on women as witches, the Malleus Maleficarum, or Hammer of Witches. Identify, interrogate, convict.
1. Oldest house
Denmark's allegedly oldest (and perhaps smallest) house is in Koge: built in 1527, see http://www.sphereinfo.com/denmark/koge.htm. The inhabitant here would have known about the Koge Huskors trials in the early 17th Century.
Koge, Denmark's oldest (and smallest?) house, front view
How did it survive? Castles may survive, and palaces. When they burn, they are likely to be rebuilt, remodeled, reimagined, or simply reinstated. The owners had the money to do that. The tradesmen also could afford to redo. The shop could be on the first floor, the family above. The truly little person's home, however, built not for evolving comfort or cultural ideals, or sheltering extended families, small chance of survival. Gone. Nothing worth saving, is that so? See Home, A Short History of an Idea, by Witold Ribcynszki
So how did this one manage to survive fires and time? Virtue of the inhabitants, and good fortune.
With the width appreciated, now admire the side half timber pattern. The timber framing would be filled with rubble, horsehair, plaster, bricks, anything; it provided an insulated, sturdy wall. See the technique at http://english.turkcebilgi.com/Half-timber
- Other countries vie for narrowest house, and display a width inside that da Vinci's man in the circle, perhaps, could touch with extended arms and reaching fingers out both sides. Those houses may go up substantially past a first floor and a loft, even to the height of the grander neighbors. Taxes might have been based on frontage -- so the alley-builder won. See The Netherlands Road Ways, Narrowest House in Amsterdam, perhaps, for example.
These look more like the old parts of other towns, with long flat fronts, half timber structure, patterns. There are many such streets here - the fire gods looked the other way for conflagrations.
The yellow ochre color, an earth source, is traditional, see http://www.webexhibits.org/pigments/indiv/recipe/yellowochre.html
Most roofs now are tile. Thatch caught fire too easily.
Homes also could provide carriage access to the inner courtyard, where the horses also would be stabled.
2. Infractions Industry
We are very, very careful with driving rules. It is not worth finding a wee ticket. For example, there is a little no-parking sign at the end there. Pay close attention to no-parking signs. These are songs without words and may take some learning ahead of time. They are well standardized, however, so learning one basic European vehicle control symbols system works most everywhere.
Watch out particularly for free-looking spaces, because they are probably not. There will probably be a fee box machine down a ways. Pay for the time you want, get a little slip ad put it on your dashboard. Even for five minutes.
Towns are not cruise-vehicle friendly. Too many cars, and money to be made in the Infractions Industry. See Elisabeth Rosenthal -- NYT on Irking Drivers. European pastime.
Signs are in three categories:
a. Warning signs -- these are usually self-explanatory little pictures of what is coming; bumps, curves.
b. Prohibitive signs -- these can be anybody's guess. Photocopy a crib sheet and keep it in the door pocket for fast use. Your basic guide book also should have a section on driving.
c. Informative signs, but these also include prohibitive signs for parking. Other sites show further signs for kinds of vehicles allowed up this alley, etc. Basics are at http://www.alltraveldenmark.com/Denmark/Car_Rental/Road_Signs.htm
3. Thatching.
Thatched roofs are still common. The methods are old, old. Hear and see some being constructed, but from the UK, Thatching a Roof, see Thatch.org/diy.htm
Do watch the thatching video. It covers global kinds of thatching.
Even let it run in another window with the music while you do something else. It is not a talkie.
4. Jante Law
Koge as a small town might (or might not) embody the Jante Law that operates to keep people in line: see Jante Law or Jante's Law at http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A668694 The term for this community driven social control when individuality or creativity threaten the status quo, regardless how oppressive, derives from a book by author Aksel Sandemose, A Refugee Crosses His Tracks. The concept of conformity by group pressure is not at all unique to the Scandinavian countries, but was best articulated there.
Jante says: Don't think you are special because you are not. Don't think you know more than the rest of us because you don't, now sit down. Don't talk back. Find Koge's house here as an example of a small Scandinavian town, but not claiming that the fictitious Jante was here. http://sassafrastree.blogspot.com/2011/06/jante-law-and-politics-of-group-wild.html


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Youth jailed for life for killing girl in Jhalakathi
Poriborton Correspondent 6:37 pm, October 12, 2017
A Barisal court on Thursday sentenced a youth to life-term imprisonment for murdering a college girl named Sharmin Akhter in Nalchity upazila of the district in 2013. District Additional and Session judge Md Bozlur Rahman handed down the verdict to Mehedi Hassan.
According to prosecution, on February 27 in 2013 Mehedi Hassan killed the girl beside her house at Timirkathi village by stabbing as her parents refused his marriage proposal.
Following the murder the girl's father Abul Kalam filed a case with Nalchity Thana the next day.
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