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(WNN) United Nations, New York, U.S., AMERICAS: As twenty years has passed since the genocide in Rwanda brought devastation to over what the United Nations estimates as 800,000 people, one woman is shining a light on the disaster. Her name is Marie Claudine Mukamabano. And she speaks of stepping over the bodies as if it was yesterday.
This horrific time in her life and country was also the catalytic moment that would shape the rest of her future, and the future of orphans in Rwanda. When I attended the 58th year of the UNCSW – United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York, there was something so incredibly compelling about Marie Claudine's approach to sharing her message. It was different than other UN panels that often had a 'cry-for-help' message.
What was Marie Claudine's message? I had to know more.
Was it her joy that drew me? Come to find out it was. I was fascinated by her capacity to speak of tragedy with such candid storytelling, and at the same time exude what seemed like overflowing joy. Marie Claudine's panel, "Economic Empowerment for Women and Girls through social media, entrepreneurship and technology" struck me. First of all, we opened with a prayer to a 'Creative God' and classical musician Schubert's song Ave Maria, with Marie Claudine giving thanks to God.
In the panel were women that Marie Claudine had studied with in the creation of her own not-for-profit called the Kuki Ndiho (Why Do I Exist?) Foundation, and organization set up to help Rwandan orphans.
I thought of the beauty of this. For the panel she brought her very own teachers to us to educate us. As she introduced each woman Marie Claudine, who most recently graduated from the International Trauma Studies Program in New York with Colombia University Professor Jack Saul, shared how women had specifically helped her along her path.
While the presence and cause of Why Do I Exist.org was the backdrop, Marie Claudine was clearly here to help orphans and raise awareness. Her approach was education that empowers. Her panel didn't 'just talk' about the topics, it was a class for those present in the room including multi-media training on how we too can get the word out about our own causes.
In her presentation Marie Claudine, who now lives in New York, asked us to take responsibility and make a difference along with her, and in our own lives.
"Sometimes, we blame other people for our failures; and we sit down with our arms crossed assuming that they will do something to solve our problems," said Marie Claudine during her presentation at the UN.
"I wanted to do something for the helpless to take responsibility, and make a difference in somebody's life" she continued.
"Because I wanted to acknowledge how God saved my life, that's how Why Do I Exist came to life. It helped me to fulfill my promises…" Marie Claudine added.
She told us a story about what brought her to her desire to serve. Sharing with us that during the massacre in Rwanda she had made a promise to God to serve the orphans; and she would dedicate her life to that service, including becoming a business woman.
From an early age, Marie Claudine was good at math. Her mother knew she was smart and encouraged her to be who she was from an early age. Her awareness of her own gifts of intelligence and math were a part of what she conveyed as her "call to service in that moment." If she survived the genocide, she said, she would put her whole self to service on behalf of the orphans.
But not only that. Marie Claudine would also teach about forgiveness. Her mother, father, sisters and brothers were all killed in the atrocities in Rwanda. Only one brother is alive today in Rwanda.
"I found myself jumping over the bodies of the people," she shared.
"Children were being killed from my left and right. People were being shot in front of me. I really didn't think I'd survive. I thought I'd die like everyone else," outlined Marie Claudine.
"Therefore, I took a vow before God," she continued. "I said, 'Lord if you save my life, and I survive, I will do everything in my ability to help Rwandan orphans," she added.
It is hard to imagine how a person could have so much light and joy after having suffered so much.
Marie Claudine believes in the power of connecting those who are not connected, which is also why she has created her very first book, an audiobook called The Power of Social Media. When I ask her about this, she tells me a story. She met a woman on Facebook who works with trauma, and this woman, Suzanne Feldman-Levy agreed to come to Rwanda to teach to orphans how to lead others in the healing of trauma. The marvel of meeting a woman online who would agree to come to Rwanda is part of what motivates Marie Claudine – she can see that healing is happening. This is the source of her joy – that she gets to be a part of the healing.
"Why Do I Exist? Is a question I ask myself as a genocide survivor. I believe that my existence is to praise God and help others. I believe my existence is to change somebody's life. I believe it's my duty to promote peace, and to prevent evil acts by promoting the acts of kindness, and the benefits of performing God's holiness," outlined Marie Claudine in her presentation.
I haven't told her this yet, but I can see Marie Claudine as a future leader at the United Nations. Since we are now friends, the next time we have tea I plan to share my vision with her.
It is this kind of human being, the one who not only survives but thrives, who will lead us into the future.
Recently in Lagos, Nigeria Marie Claudine was given recognition as an "Impact Maker in Development on the African Continent" by writer and lead editor Mr. Adebivi Olusuolape of the Development Diaries, a Pan-African publication covering development news in the region.
On our second meeting, I tied a red thread on her wrist telling her about the connection the red thread would give her with other woman around the world. Sharing I told her about the Chinese legend that says that those who are supposed to meet are connected by an invisible 'Red Thread' since before birth. I knew she understood this. Over the next few days we worked together with a group of women in a painting class I was teaching in New York that uses art as a path of healing.
After I met her I realized as an artist, poet, dancer, mathematician and humanitarian, Marie Claudine Mukamabano provides that brave unreasonable hope that keeps us all believing in the global path of 'Peacemaker'.
One unexpected legacy of the Rwandan Genocide has been extended work in the advancement of women's rights in the region. When the genocide ended, many women formed associations to rebuild their communities. These associations have redefined the role of women in Rwandan society. Forty-eight percent of MPs in Rwanda are women — the highest proportion in the world. "Women are leading everything. We are capable of doing the job", states politician Speciose. In the aftermath of the genocide, she helped found a women's association to rebuild her village. Then they started raising funds for orphans. "After seeing how strong and brave Speciose is, she was made Mayor," explains her friend Daphrose. "Then she was elected for parliament." Women like Speciose are overturning traditional stereotypes. "We used to think the role of women was to cook food but now, women are being recognized." This important film documentary, "Rwanda: After the Genocide," produced in 2007 is one of many other important documentaries that are being brought to the larger public through distribution by Journeyman Pictures. To buy a download of this film link HERE
For more information on this topic:
"Rwanda: Coping With Children Born of Rape," GSPIA, University of Pittsburgh, Marie Consolée Mukangendo, May 2012;
Kuki Ndiho Foundation: Why Do I Exist?, Marie Claudine Muamabano, "Our History and Founder" webpage;
"Security Council Resolution 1325: Civil Society Monitoring Report Rwanda," global Network of Women Peacebuilders, October 2012;
"The Role of Women in Reconstruction: Experience of Rwanda," Jeanne Izabiliza, UNESCO, April 2010.
WNN Special Commentator Shiloh Sophia McCloud is a visionary artist and teacher who has dedicated the past 20 years of her life to art as a path of healing through the process of painting, writing and intentional creativity. Through her work McCloud has represented hundreds of women artists internationally. At the core of her work is a belief that the right to self-expression is one of the most basic of human rights. McCloud is also the author of over 5 books covering poetry, creative expression and business 'know-how'.
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All Aboard The Crescent Bus!
Pupils and staff at Crescent School are celebrating some very special new arrivals this term. After years of co-ordinating lifts from supportive staff and parents or hiring external coaches to accommodate the many Crescent trips and activity visits, they now have not one, but two minibuses to their name!
The new Crescent mini buses are ready and waiting to ferry excited pupils on some of their upcoming activities. Many Crescent staff had been busily preparing for their arrival by completing an extended mini bus theory test and practical examination earlier in the year. We're delighted to say all passed with flying colours and are poised ready in anticipation for their maiden voyages.
Mr Huw Marshall, Headmaster, commented, "It's fantastic that we now have our own minibuses. Not only does it mean we can seamlessly co-ordinate our travel and transport options but this will also help raise our profile across Rugby and beyond."
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Have you ever had one of those moments where you had been under a GREAT deal of stress, and something happens out of the blue that makes you laugh.......and then you cannot quit laughing, and you laugh soooo hard that you end up bursting into tears at the very worst of times?
I had one of those moments.........its not been recently, although when I think about it.......maybe I need such a release right now.
Anyway, as I was saying, this happened some years ago, when I was going through my divorce to my 1st husband. I was visiting with my folks for the week-end, and I went to church with them on Sunday morning.
It was a small town church, very quaint. That morning the church was packed, I suppose because it was a beautiful spring morning, one meant for worshipping God, and thanking him for all he has given us.
As in most churches there is always at some point during the morning sermon, where the parishioners are asked to stand and sing along with the choir. I was standing next to my dear sweet Mother singing along with her, while she held the songbook.
As we were singing my Mother slipped up and uttered a word that was umm.........well, it wasn't the word in the song, and for some reason it just hit me and I started to chuckle, and the more I chuckled the harder it was to stop. I soon realized that I was out of control, my emotions were suddenly spilling out of me right there in that little small town church, and I can tell you that it was one of the most embarrassing moments of my life!
Yes, I've had other embarrassing moments, but since my separation from the hubby, the whole world, and my attitude toward it has changed. I look back on that moment with fondness now, remembering how simple life was for me then, even when I was going through the divorce......that doesn't even come close to comparing with the HELL I went through while separated from the 2nd hubby.
The world is so much more complex now, so many unknowns, so many uncertainty's. So much more evil out there, and people who want to do us harm. I'm so glad for what I have, even if my health is not so good, I have a roof over my head, MY ROOF, and food to eat and a bed to lay my head down. How could I want for more?
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They say laughter is the best medicine. It's a great relief and puts everything in perspective. I'm glad you're more content now and able to appreciate the good things in your life.ReplyDelete
Hey Marty, Yes, and I agree with that saying. I think laughter cures a lot of ills, and releases stress.ReplyDelete
I am not sure about being content, but I suppose I am at least more comfortable and I feel much safer too.
Thanks for the comment sir, I appreciate you taking the time to read my post and comment on it too (Smiles)
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List of creatures encountered in Eradain. Information presented here is based on Pathfinder rules. Entries here are useful or relevant differences from what is contained in monster manuals.
There no longer seems to be Dragons but Eradain has a large variety of Drakes, beasts of low intelligence (but may possess a high degree of predatory cunning). Drakes of Eradain are reptilian, normally six limbed, with a tail, have adopted to a wide range of environments, and grow as they age. Their 'extra' limbs seem to be adaptable to their environment or hunting methodology and while typically they have claws, they may also have wings, pincers, whips, etc. In settled lands their populations are kept down and Drake hunting can be a pastime for the nobility. However, in more remote regions, Elder Drakes can grow to frightening size and power. Periodically these creatures hatch together or gather in rages (all in the same age/size category).
- River - Similar to a large crocodile.
- River, Elder - Similar to a large crocodile with advanced template.
- Forest - Similar to a raptor.
- Forest, Elder - Similar to a raptor with advanced template.
- Underdrake - Similar to a basilisk without gaze attack.
- Flying - Similar to a wyvern without poison sting.
Fomor or Foulspawn
These are normal or monstrous creatures that have been corrupted and turned into abominations with the Foulspawn template.
Humans come in a variety of types and most possess levels in NPC Commoner class or other NPC classes. Below is a listing of typical humans from different Realms and Cultures
- Angharad (fairly typical of any standard humans)
- Militia (NPC Commoner - Gear: Padded armor, light shield, shortspear, dagger, sling. Feats: Endurance, Great Fortitude. Skills: Local, Craft, +1 additional skill (typically Knowledge (local)).
- Warriors (NPC Warriors) - Gear: Leather Armor, light hield, shortspear, dagger, shortbow. Feats: Toughness, Lightning Reflexes. Skills: Ride, Profession Soldier, +1 additional skill (typically Knowledge (local)).
- Clan Warriors (NPC Aristocrat) - Gear: Chainmail, heavy shield, longsword, longbow. Feats: Weapon Focus (longsword), Knowledge (Nobility), +10 additional.
- Clan Adepts (NPC Adepts) - Gear: Staff, shortspear, dagger. Feats: Eschew Materials, (typically Brew Potion/Scribe Scroll). Skills: Heal, (Craft/Profession), Heal, +2 additional.
- Picts (typically NPC Warriors and Barbarians, with Adept or Druid shaman)
- Nathair (People of the Drake or People of the Snake) - Have tamed forest drakes.
- Acail (People of the Eagle) - Have tamed giant eagles.
- Carraigscrath Picts (The Stone Shadow) - Have Witch/Warlock Class Leaders.
- Cranndorcha (The Dark Tree) - Have malevolent fey allies.
- Gearan (The Fangs) - Have werewolf-like abilities.
- Serpent's Eye Goblins - Have reptilian characteristics such as coloration, eyes, or scales. Have low light vision (not darkvision) and they have light sensitivity. Serpent archers have poison arrows that cause fatigue. Are led by Serpent's Eye Hobgoblins.
- Jagged Spear Goblins - Have blue skin and black tattoos. Use javelins. Are led by Jagged Spear Hobgoblins.
- Krissblade Goblins - Have ochre & brown coloration. Use kriss bladed shortswords and tanglefoot bags. Ride giant spiders.
- Gloom Mist Goblins - Dusky skinned, with camouflage clothing. Stealth specialists with rogue class.
- Serpent's Eye Hobgoblins - Have reptilian characteristics such as coloration, eyes, or scales. Leaders have extreme characteristics such as snake heads (most common) or other limbs such as arms or a snake body in place of legs. They have elite warriors filling roles such as shield bearers (tower shields and toughness) backed by glaive bearers in the back rank. They lead the Serpent's Eye Goblins.
- Jagged Spear Hobgoblins - Have blue skin and black tattoos (density and number of tattoos represent rank). They have lightning based sorcerers (blue dragon bloodline) and craft javelins of lightning.
Forest bugbears are more solitary than other goblinoids, are typically rangers, can track, and prefer stealth and ambush tactics. They frequently are hired as mercenaries by hobgoblins.
Gnolls of Eradain are actually a variation of Goblinoid. Forest Gnolls use stats for Flinds and have composite longbows instead of flind-bars. There are other variations adopted for different environments.
Various tribes yet to be detailed.
- Nightcrawlers - This unique tribe of deep Underdark troglodytes have the shadow template and are known for having Underdark rangers with Darkmantle as animal companions and cleric necromancers.
- "Beatha Na Fir" (the Eater of Men) - Restless dead found at the Lost Temple of Silvanus (see Blood Druids).


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However, it is not hatred for any group that motivates me to speak, nor a desire to champion "my side." Though it's been 14 years since I retired my black fedora and I haven't been in a haredi (usually translated "ultra-Orthodox") educational institution since I was 13, I still care what happens in that community. And the problems plaguing it are personified by the treatment of Rav Yehoshua Y. Neuwirth, who passed away 13 days ago.
In its English edition, this book would be subtitled "A Guide to the Practical Observance of Shabbath." And that is exactly what it was: practical, pragmatic, tackling the issues of observing the Sabbath in a world filled with stunning advances in medicine, science and technology. R. Neuwirth was a shining example of what the haredi educational system in Israel could achieve: a true scholar tackling contemporary problems, dealing with the tough questions of applying a millennia-old concept to the modern world. He even went the traditional route of receiving approbations from recognized authorities before publishing.
But apparently that wasn't good enough. Rav Y.Y. Kanievsky, known as The Steipler, led a chorus of strong condemnation for R. Neuwirth's supposedly kula-centric approach. Ah, but what is a kula? Well, in the most simplistic view of Halakha, a kula is a leniency while a humra is a stringency in a given case. As you can tell, this is a purely subjective formulation.
But we all know what happened to Galileo. And so R. Neuwirth, essentially, recanted. He put out a new and improved edition which made sure footnotes were the domain of the kula, while the body of the text was the domain of the humra. Years later, he put out a second volume dealing with the liturgy and ritual of Shabbat, and only three years ago, he put out a final, updated edition of SSK. In the meantime, he continued to serve for decades as the halakhic adviser for one of Jerusalem's major hospitals.
Why does any of this make a difference? The thing is that haredi Jews will tell you that they all (by which I mean, of course, the men) must stay in yeshiva, tens and even hundreds of thousands, because that is what it takes to produce a gadol ha-dor. Well, 65 years later, when the numbers have grown from 400 to 40,000 conscription-age students, where is the gadol ha-dor?
The answer is simple: a gadol ha-dor is someone who can make hard decisions, not chase after every humra. There is a reason that, even though the Mishna (Avot 5:21) is very skeptical of taking advice from people in their ninth or tenth decade, the senior Sephardic authority is almost-93-year-old Rav Ovadia Yosef, a former chief rabbi, three of whose sons are now vying for the position, while he maligns one of the candidates as a villain, idol in the Temple and enemy of Judaism. The senior Ashkenazic authority is 101-year-old Rav A.L. Shteinman, who replaced 102-year-old Rav Y.S. Elyashiv last year. It's worth noting that current Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, now suspended while being investigated for bribery, was appointed based on his commitment to decide nothing on his own and always defer to R. Elyashiv.
It's high time that the haredi world dedicate its yeshivot to producing scholars of the finest caliber and allowing them to lead. Otherwise, R. Neuwirth will be both the first and last of his kind.


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Line Optimization is one of the most powerful features of PLS-CADD. It will provide the least-cost solution for spotting a given set of structures for a desired set of design criteria on any desired route. This TechNote is intended to detail the steps that should be done in order to perform an optimization as well as features of the optimization process and even some advanced features after the optimization is complete.
The first step to an optimization is that you must have your route selected in PLS-CADD. Route selection is beyond the scope of this TechNote and is covered in the manual as well as other TechNotes. Please keep in mind though that you could have several projects utilizing the same data in order to optimize numerous routes to get cost comparisons between alternative routes.
The next step to optimization preparation is that you should have the clearances required for the various voltages that you will be using on your line in your Terrain / Feature Code Data / Edit tables. This is the only way to insure that the proper clearances will be met after your optimization is complete.
Several items in your in your Criteria settings should be verified. Insure that the Criteria / Survey Point Clearances table has been completed with any and all conditions that you want to insure that the proper clearances as defined in your Feature Code tables above are maintained - don't forget to include any cold and/or uplift conditions listed in your Survey Point Clearances in the event that your line design will be going under any aerial obstacles. Select and note the four weather conditions in Criteria / Insulator Swing. It is also strongly suggested that the Criteria / Automatic Sagging table be completed with all the possible desired stringing limitations for the conductors on your line. It will be much easier to allow the program to automatically select the tensions during the actual optimization process than trying to figure out an actual stringing tension at that time.
Now for the most important step in line optimization; the designer must model structures for use in the optimization. In order to do this, one must understand the different methods in structure modeling for PLS-CADD.
Again, the full explanation of these various methods is beyond the scope of this TechNote, but they can be found in Section 8.3 of the PLS-CADD Users Manual. But an important concept to understand is that PLS-CADD can currently only optimize with Method 1 or Method 2 structure models. Unfortunately, computers are just not fast enough yet to allow the millions and millions of structure analyses required for the optimization with Method 4 structures. Perhaps one of these years they will be, but for the current capabilities, Method 1 or Method 2 structures must be used. For the remainder of this TechNote, it will be assumed that the designer will be using Method 1 structures for optimization. There will be a brief discussion at the end of the TechNote for those that wish to utilize the more advanced Method 2 structures.
Of course one could just model Method 1 structures directly using the Structures / Create New Structure function in PLS-CADD (see Appendix F in the PLS-CADD Users Manual.) However, this method has many shortcomings as we will see later, and most designers would be calculating their allowable spans from PLS-POLE and/or TOWER anyway. Which finally brings us to the primary purpose of this TechNote; how do we optimize a line with structures that we have modeled in PLS-POLE and/or TOWER? The process to do this will now be outlined step-by-step. In this process, we will assume that the designer is using wood poles in PLS-POLE, but keep in mind that the process will be nearly identical for any other material of poles or even structures modeled in TOWER.
Now, go to PLS-CADD, go to Structures / Available Structure List / Add/Delete Structure to add all of the Method 1 structures and then Structures / Available Structure List / Edit to assign costs and to determine the other variables for optimization. The four variables that must be determined for each structure are the cost to use for optimization, whether or not use the structure for optimization, the set for optimization, and the minimum line angle.
If you want to automate the pricing, make sure in PLS-POLE you go to Geometry / PLS-CADD / Material Options (and Edit User Entered Material) to build your materials. Then, back in PLS-CADD, in Structures / Available Structure List / Edit, the automated cost from the materials will be available and you can just copy/paste that column to use the developed cost for the optimization cost.
Now that we have told PLS-CADD what structures are available for the spotting and the cost basis for doing so, the second process that needs to be completed before optimization is determining where structures can and cannot be placed, and extra costs associated with doing so, and where any specific structures must be used. These constraints can all be added (and deleted) under Structures / Automatic Spotting / Spotting Constraints. It is the authors opinion that the / Add (graphical) function should be used as this allows the constraints to be determined much quicker than the alternate Edit (table based) method. (Hint; don't forget to use the Dynamic Pan/Zoom function (hold the Shift key down and move the mouse) to "fly" around the project to quickly add your constraints.) It is also suggested that constraints be added in both the Plan view to find the obvious constraints such as roads, but also in the Profile view to look for areas where constructability of the line should be considered. A tip that is often not thought of is the use of negative costing for Extra Cost Zones; using a negative price for a region will make that region appear more favorable for spotting. This will not necessarily force a structure to be spotted in this region like the Required Structure constraint will, but it will dictate that structures will gravitate to this area if that is the most economical option. A common misconception is that Optimization is only for rural projects; this couldn't be further from the truth. With the ability to quickly determine constraints, optimizing in urban areas not only still develops the least cost option, but is also much easier than manually determining the structure locations and heights in these highly constrained areas.
TIP! It might be a good idea to add the Graphical Constraint functions to a Custom Toolbar Button by using View / Edit Customizations / Custom Toolbar. Make sure you have the Custom Toolbar turned on under View / Toolbars / Custom Toolbar.
Once the Allowable Structures and the Spotting Constraints have been determined, you are now ready to optimize. Chapter 14 of the PLS-CADD manual covers the actual optimization process in depth, so it will not be covered here in this TechNote. However, a couple of extra "tips" will be discussed here;
Once the optimization is complete, you can then use the Sections / Automatic Stringing to string all of the other sections of wire, and then the Sections / Table to modify them. It is suggested in the Sections / Table that the Sort Sections By be set to "Attachment Set Section Starts Upon" for easier editing. If this is done, the properties for the first wire in each Attachment Set can be input, and then that row can easily be copied and then pasted for the remaining Attachment Sets in the line. This means a 1000 span line could be completed nearly as fast as just a 1 span line. (It is assumed that the designer has followed the recommendations of using the same set number for all like wires for all structures in a family in order for these options to be used most effectively. If this has not been done, then Sections / Modify / Edit Stringing might need to be used to ensure that the wires are connecting properly to all the structures on the line.)
Note that you can select the "AutoSag" command in the Command To Apply column to have all wires sagged automatically so that they reflect any changes you made in the Sections Table.
If you have used PLS-POLE and PLS-CADD Lite as described above to create your Method 1 structures for optimizing, you can hit the F1 key, choose Use Method 4 Structure Check/Edit When Possible, and you can then check your structures via PLS-POLE instead of the simplified wind-weight spans. Running a Lines / Reports / Structure Usage before doing this will show you the structure usage based on Wind and Weight Span limits. Switching to Method 4 and rerunning this report will show you how conservative the Wind and Weight Span design method is. If the designer feels that this is too conservative for their project, then one might consider using Method 2 (Interaction Diagrams) structures. This is a bit more complex and takes additional time to calculate all of the Interaction Diagrams, but the process is nearly identical as above and can easily be done with both TOWER and PLS-POLE structures.
Finally, as discussed in the Wind & Weight Spans technical note, Wind and Weight span designs have many problems. Using PLS-POLE (and TOWER) with PLS-CADD Lite to develop the Method 1 (or Method 2) structures for PLS-CADD optimization allows the designer to take advantage of the best that both methods have to offer and really completes the "design circle". Toggling to the Method 1 side, one can quickly optimize a line, and toggling to Method 4 will allow a full finite element structural analysis of the structures to be completed. In the event of a conductor change out, this can simply be done (using Sections / Table is the easiest way) and then a full structural check be performed again. Since a conductor or even just a wire change out voids the Wind and Weight span limits of a structure, the Method 1 checks can now be ignored, or, the conductor change out can be made in the PLS-CADD Lite models for each structure type and the Method 1 structures can quickly be regenerated for reoptimizing the line with the revised conductor.
Optimization will easily beat any manual spotting process in overall project costs. In many comparisons done by knowledgeable utilities and consultants, the PLS-CADD Optimization provided the absolute least cost constructed line alternative that met the project design criteria when compared to any other spotting optimization program. Not only does PLS-CADD provide the least cost constructed line cost, the few hours spent setting up the optimization process as described above will save a significant amount of engineering and design time (and therefore money) over any manual spotting process.
While Optimization can appear to be quite complex on the surface, it is actually quite simple once the process is observed. This was covered quite extensively at the last User Group meeting, and will be covered again in future meetings. The User Groups really are free "advanced training" sessions, so we hope that you can make the next one.


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This week we explore a bee farm in the Yucatan in Mexico. This location is nestled on the out skirts of Valladolid where a family has raised bees for generations. We were lucky enough to get a tour and learn more about the history of the area plus all about Bee Keeping.
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Hello peeps, and welcome to the first Saturday of the New Year! I'm here today with a dose of adventurous spirit for those men in your life (young or old) for my DIES TO DIE FOR
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The font set used is "A Hint of Lime" from Die-Versions (bought from DTDF a long time ago) but any small font would work, this one is only 1/4" (6mm) and was a challenge!
The Impression Obsession Alphabet Plain LC would make a good substitute.
Image was painted with Distress Inks (ReInkers) and Polychromos Pencils
The background green paper is from an old pad of Basic Grey and I stencilled the Birch Trees with Gathered Twigs Distress Inks
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Business Pitch by Third year Ngee Ann Polytechnic Students07/02/2017 | Happenings > Happenings News & Promo
Three 3rd year Ngee Ann Polytechnic students met up with Founder and Managing Director of Dove Doodle on 2nd February 2017 to pitch their business proposal as part of their school assignment. Prior to the Pitch, students were given the opportunity to observe the showcasing of products and sales procedures during the event launch at OneKM. The field experience helped the students to learn more about our Company's social business and observed its operation at the shop floor.
Photo insert: From left Ernest Seoh, Kerilyn Chen, Teresa Teo Lay Yan, Founder and Managing Director of Dove Doodle, Lim Tze Hern, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Lecturer Javihn Chan. Photo taken at The Enabling Village, Singapore.


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An easy way to steal critical information
Encrypted data is vulnerable to cold blast of air
A group led by a Princeton University computer security researcher has developed a simple method to steal encrypted information stored on computer hard disks.
The technique, which could undermine security software protecting critical data on computers, is as easy as chilling a computer memory chip with a blast of frigid air from a can of dust remover. Encryption software is widely used by companies and government agencies, especially in portable computers that are more susceptible to theft.
The development, which was described on the group's Web site on Thursday, could also have implications for the protection of encrypted personal data from prosecutors. The move, which cannot be carried out remotely, exploits a little-known vulnerability of the dynamic random access, or DRAM, chip. Those chips temporarily hold data, including the keys to modern data-scrambling algorithms. When the computer's electrical power is shut off, the data, including the keys, is supposed to disappear.
In a technical paper published Thursday on the Web site of Princeton's Center for Information Technology Policy, the group demonstrated that standard memory chips actually lose their data seconds or even minutes after power is cut off.
When the chips were chilled using an inexpensive can of air, the data was frozen in place, permitting the researchers to easily read the keys - actually long strings of ones and zeros - out of the chips' memory.
"Cool the chips in liquid nitrogen (-196 degrees Celsius) and they hold their state for hours at least, without any power," Edward Felten, a Princeton computer scientist, wrote in a Web posting. "Just put the chips back into a machine and you can read out their contents."
The researchers used special pattern-recognition software they had written to identify security keys among the millions or even billions of pieces of data on the memory chip.
"We think this is pretty serious to the extent people are relying on file protection," Felten said.
The team, which includes five graduate students led by Felten and three independent technical experts, said they did not know if such an attack ability would compromise government computer information because details of how classified computer data is protected are not publicly available.
Officials at the Department of Homeland Security, which paid for a portion of the research, did not return calls for comment.
The researchers also said they had not explored disk encryption protection systems that are now built into some commercial disk drives.
But they said they had proved that computing hardware, an industry standard approach that has been heralded as significantly increasing the security of modern personal computers, does not appear to stop the potential attacks.
A number of computer security experts said the research results are an indication that assertions of robust computer security should be regarded with caution.
"This is just another example of how things aren't quite what they seem when people tell you things are secure," said Peter Neumann, a security researcher at SRI International in Menlo Park.
The researchers wrote that they were able to compromise encrypted information stored using special utilities in the Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems.
"The software world tends not to think about these issues," said Matt Blaze, an associate professor of computer and information science at the University of Pennsylvania. "We tend to make assumptions about the hardware. When we find out that those assumptions are wrong, we're in trouble."


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Facts you did know about rugby
Every rugby game brings more entertainment into the life of its fans. Due to its opportunity for new friendships, health benefits and amazing supporters, this sport challenges your mind and body altogether. Whether you play it with your buddies in the backyard, or you are a member of the rugby club, there are interesting facts that might impress you and make this activity more fun.
Although the origin of this sport still remains a puzzle these days, many people think about the story of William Webb Ellis when it comes to this. It is a popular belief that rugby was founded in 1823 and was named after the Rugby School where the schoolboy caught the ball with his hands and run with it during a football match.
The ball that the players use today is different from the one in the past. Initially it was created in the shape of a plum and was made out of pig bladders. At the end of the 19th century, the Rugby School demanded that the balls should be asymmetric so that people do not confuse them with the ones in football. With time, the shape evolved to the one you see nowadays.
As rugby players are keen on tradition and respect their past, the World Cup is always opened with a famous whistle. The same item has been used ever since the first game in 1905 and was named after the referee Gil Evans who took part in England's first match against the team of New Zealand. From that moment on, it was used in many popular competitions.
There is nothing more exciting than a day on the pitch with your teammates. With every single rugby tournament, your life becomes a little sweeter. Develop your skills and learn new tactics. It is a wonderful way for you to meet new persons and talk about each other's experiences. Share these fun facts with them and you will definitely have a good time!
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Driving in Great Britain on a non-GB licence
2. What kind of driving licence do you have?
Full car and/or motorcycle
3. Where did you pass your test?
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You can drive in Great Britain on your full, valid driving licence until you're 70, or for 3 years after becoming resident in Great Britain, whichever is longer
You can drive in Great Britain for only 12 months if you got your EU licence by exchanging your non-EU licence.


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iKon RC Buggy
There is a report out there that claims Apple's devices are still the most desirable, never mind the fact that there are more Android-powered smartphones being used by the masses at the moment. I do wonder though – do all the rest of the mid-range Android owners really, really want an iPhone but could not afford one, hence settling for an Android device instead? I would have thought that they would hold out with their current phones first, and make the switch to perhaps the free iPhone 3GS at the moment, never mind that it is behind by a couple of generations. Well, iPhone owners now have a new toy to play with – the £79.99 iKon RC Buggy.
This unique device will be able to cruise around the floor at around 10ft per second (that would make it go at around 7mph), where it ought to be able to shrug off some minor knocks and accidents since it is made from aluminum. Not only that, rack and pinion steering as well as high-grip tyres make sure that controls are responsive enough to deliver superb handling. Even when you decide to send the iKon RC Buggy on an uneven ground mission, it will be able to do just fine with an independent wishbone suspension system.
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Date for the diary: The Baltic Exchange will be hosting a Greek wine tasting in London during the run-up to Posidonia 2018 on 23 May.
The host for the evening is David Hughes who says: "Gone are the days of average Retsina and heavy, oxidised wines. A new generation of young, visionary wine growers have breathed life back into old wineries with plantings of noble French varieties as well as resurrecting and perfecting stunning examples of the country's great indigenous wines."
The evening will feature six wines and some accompanying Greek meze.
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Dorset Police have reduced officer numbers on Olympic duties.
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Some 200 officers had been drafted into Dorset from other forces.
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Quit now! Yes, it's possible to quit smoking by playing a game!
Break the VIRTUAL cigarette to break the REAL habit. And increase your chances of quitting by 13%. It's a medical fact backed up by research.
To play the game you hold your phone in your hand and swipe the screen to break cigarettes. It's impossible to smoke while playing Cigbreak, so it's a perfect distraction from cravings whenever they occur.
Each game level sets a goal for the number of cigarettes to break. Winning a level earns you a bronze, silver or gold star, plus in-game coins you can use to buy power-ups.
The game increases your willpower as you play and win gold, silver and bronze stars to reinforce your determination to stay quit. Stay motivated and keep on track by sharing your progress with your Facebook friends, a proven behaviour change technique!
Cigbreak Free was co-created with doctors and smoking cessation experts and tested on smokers. We've worked on it till it's fun! The game includes missions that will get you out walking and reward you for achieving personal goals.
Public Health authorities in London UK have commissioned Cigbreak Free for use by their residents to help them quit smoking.
- use its personalised quit journal with medical behaviour change advice
- track how much you're saving by quitting
- remind yourself why your quitting by taking a photo of the person who is inspiring you to quit
- keep motivated by discovering why you began smoking in the first place
- enlist your friends to help you on your quit journey
- find links to smoking cessation help and advisors
- earn coins to buy NRT powerups to help you proceed through the game
Cigbreak Free is co-created with medical experts so you can be sure you're in good hands as you travel your own path to 'smoke-free'. It's a tough journey but Cigbreak makes it fun!


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Wednesday, October 4, 2017
A Humble quilt's quilt along!
Please see Lori's blog here...she has these fun quilt alongs each year or more often...you just have to check her blog out!
Hope you have a great day!!
13 comments:
- ES said...
I love both of these quilts! I'm hoping to get a few finishes in before the end of the year:)
- October 4, 2017 at 9:54 PM
- ---"Love" said...
I like your color choices in the first quilt shown. I really do like your scrappy flying geese. I never have seen that before, but I may have to try it someday. ---"Love"
- October 4, 2017 at 10:14 PM
- Tired Teacher said...
Aaah, scrap heaven! I ❤ the quilts & the new project, too.
- October 4, 2017 at 10:51 PM
- Janet O. said...
Your Palmateer Point looks great!
Oh, you are so funny! Let's call that quilt Thrifty, rather than Homemade. Thrifty is clever and takes someone smart to make it work--which you have done well.
- October 5, 2017 at 12:21 AM
- Libby in TN said...
Your little quilt is mesmerizing. It took me a bit to figure out the pattern. What size are your squares in the 16P?
- October 5, 2017 at 5:10 AM
- Barb said...
Both quilts are just fabulous....I love the scrappyness
- October 5, 2017 at 8:17 AM
- Little Penpen said...
Home made... my favorite kind! snort!
- October 5, 2017 at 8:22 AM
- Kaja said...
Don't snort at your poor quilt - I like it a lot!
- October 5, 2017 at 10:05 AM
- Kyle said...
I know you'll do something special with the quilting, "snort" :0)
- October 5, 2017 at 4:52 PM
- julieQ said...
Hey I like all you fellow snorters! My kinda gals!
- October 5, 2017 at 8:55 PM
- Danice said...
Both quilts are awesome. So colorful. I also made a Palmateer Point. Looking forward to Lori's link party for them :)
- October 5, 2017 at 9:08 PM
- Lori said...
Those cute scraps made that lovely flying geese quilt! I really love it! Thanks for sewing along with palmateer Point- I love yours!!
- October 6, 2017 at 8:14 PM
- Alycia Quiltygirl.com said...
I like both of them!
- October 9, 2017 at 8:10 PM


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Yesterday saw the release of The Pirate Bay — Away From Keyboard; a documentary about the world's largest and most resilient file sharing site.
I just finished watching it and I liked it a lot. It was nice getting to know the persons behind the names Brokep, Anakata and TiAMO. I especially enjoyed listening to Peter Sunde and he definitely made it onto my list of cool people.
The documentary of course covers the trial against the three and The Pirate Bay. A farce. However, I feel that the documentary could have brought up more of the "irregularities" in the case and those involved.
If you are still not convinced, have a look at this trailer. Then go watch the full TPB AFK documentary either streamed at YouTube or downloadable from the BitTorrent site itself.
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We've been meaning to try out roller skating for AGES, but it's never worked out. Today we decided to give it a try and headed out for a preschool skate with some friends.
It was VERY tough at first to figure out balance, and there was a lot of apprehension.
As well as a lot of falling.
But after some tips from the teacher and her helper
we were able to use the "t" to help our balance and were skating almost unassisted by the time we were ready to leave!
Crafty and homeschooling updates coming soon! I have an update on my 52 projects in 52 weeks for 2011 🙂


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There are many things in life that bring unhappiness. Circumstances can bring sadness, grief, and a sense of bewilderment. Be joyful in hope patient in affliction faithful in prayer.
God NEVER expects us be happy that we are experiencing difficulties. He's not even happy that we are experiencing them. What we are to be happy or joyful about is the fact that he is at work in our life, he is going to do something great, he is going to reveal himself to us in ways we can not even imagine. We are to be joyful in the hope of what he is about to do in our life.
One of the most powerful catalyst in anyone's life is the hope that they have in life, and the belief that if they keep their hope at a high level, even in times that life is testing them, that they will be blessed enough to go places in life that they could have never foresaw. A lot of us don't have a clear vision of where we are going in life, but as long as there is some sort of vision, a lot of motivation in our heart, and a flame of hope inside of us that will never go out, chances are that we will achieve great things, and will go very far in our lives.
Hope is a tool that we all need in our lives to help to keep us afloat when it seems as though we are surely drowning, because hope is that voice that whispers in your head that convinces you to keep going, while other voices are screaming at you in an effort to stop you from trying. The honest fact is that none of us can even get out of bed in the morning if our God doesn't want us to. He is every aspect of every second of our day. He thinks about us more than there are grains of sand on the sea shore.
No matter what our situation is, we can pray with joy because of our hope in God no matter what our current situation is. We can remain patient, persevering through affliction, by presenting our requests and intercessions to God with thanksgiving. Prayer is God's gift to us so that we can be patient and joyful, even when things don't appear to be going well. Prayer does not come easily. It takes consistent application in order to discover the great benefits that prayer bring to the life of the believer. Faithfulness in prayer shapes the heart of the believer in ways that no other activity can, and once you have experienced the power of prayer it is hard to live without it.
When you know that God has a detailed plan and purpose for your life and you know that God wants to be glorified in your life, you are going to endure the difficulties, and you are going to have hope in hopeless situations. Don't quit in hard times; pray all the harder.


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Not since the birth of Christ has an event shaken the foundations of the Western world like the Reformation. Now, 500 years after Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the door at Wittenberg—the sound of which served as the thunder presaging the storm to come—Phillip Campbell, author of The Story of Civilization, casts fresh eyes on that tumultuous time and its most influential characters.It was a tumultuous time, filled with heroes, heretics, and some who were a little bit of both. It was a time of destruction and rebuilding. Some sincerely sought reform while others sought merely to profit by it, and some—perhaps too few—used the events of the time to become saints.In these pages meet as you've never met before: • Martin Luther: the tortured Augustinian monk whose act at Wittenberg called forth the storm • Thomas Müntzer: the radical who, inspired by the new way of thinking and his own apocalyptic views, sought to use the sword to usher in the reign of God; he would feel the sting of Luther's words and the bite of the executioner's blade. • The queens: Mary and Elizabeth Tudor, who were at different times bastardized and delegitimized by their father Henry VIII, but who each reigned during this period of upheaval. One is known to history by a derogatory epithet, while the other, "bloodier" still, has an epoch named in her honor.• The popes: Paul III and Pius V, each of whom sought to save what could be saved of Christendom, one through the calling of the Council of Trent, which codified an authentic Catholic Reform, and the other through the calling of a new crusade to fend off the ever-threatening Turks. • St. Peter Canisius: who lived a life of sanctity as he tried to reconcile those who had drifted away back to the Church.Through the lives of those above and others, dramatically unfolded in Campbell's stirring narrative, learn how the heroes and heretics of the tumultuous sixteenth century shook the world, for better or for worse.
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Do you want to improvise jazz with pentatonic scales? Do you want to learn new application for pentatonic scales? This 169 page book presents licks and improvisation ideas to use effectively pentatonic scales. You'll learn major and minor pentatonic applications and dominant pentatonic usage on typical jazz chord progressions . Then you'll explore altered and modal pentatonics and their unusual sounds with clear usage instruction and samples. This books presents more than 800 sample licks in music staff and tablature. If you need scale positions you can look for "Jazz Guitar Pentatonic Improvisation" from this site. Audio tracks are available as different order from this site: look for "Jazz Guitar Pentatonic WorkBook - Audio Tracks"
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Scottish Borders Council's administration is demanding answers from UK Prime Minister Theresa May about the uncertain future the region faces following Britain's exit from the European Union.
The Borders, in line with every council area in Scotland voted to stay in the EU in June's referendum, but the majority view across the UK was in favour of leaving, and council leaders want to know what impact that decision will have on the region.
EU funding, the specific needs of the region, access to markets and the position of European nationals living in the Borders are the main issues addressed by the letter, with council leader David Parker also inviting Mrs May to visit the region to discuss their concerns.
Leaderdale and Melrose councillor Mr Parker said: "Scottish Borders Council's administration respects the decision made by UK voters to leave the EU.
"However, there are very real challenges facing the Borders as a result of the vote, and there remain a number of unanswered questions.
The council's letter to Mrs May says: "We recognise that the Scottish Borders has benefited significantly from the UK's membership of the EU.
"The Scottish Borders has consistently had a lower gross valued added (GVA) per head compared to Scotland and the UK. In 2014, the GVA per head for the Scottish Borders was £17,180, compared to £23,102 for Scotland and £24,958 for the UK. This reflects the nature of our sparsely-populated region and its rural economy.
"Moreover, the traditional role of the Scottish Borders as a centre for textiles has been diminished by globalisation and the removal of production overseas.
"We are working to diversify the business base in the area, but another challenge we face is that we still have relatively less activity in growth sectors such as information technology and life sciences.
"As a large rural area, the Scottish Borders currently receives a significant amount of European funding, primarily through the common agriculture policy, over £61.5m. This is absolutely crucial funding for the agricultural sector and very significant for our economy.
"Between 2014 and 2020, the area is due to receive Leader rural development funding of over £4m, fishing communities' monies of over £450,000, European Regional Development Fund assistance of £500,000 and European social funding of up to £1.5m.
"We believe that it is crucial that a new national regional policy approach is introduced to replace the de facto regional policy that the EU structural and investment funds represented.
"Within the Scottish Borders, there are a significant number of businesses employing large numbers of people with a high dependency on exports with the rest of the world, including Europe."
"They are very dependent on continued access to the single European market.
"However, there is also recognition that it is not only EU markets, but other global markets as well, that are affected by the exit from the EU.
"We need to maximise trade opportunities globally, not just with the EU, so it is crucial that negotiations within key global markets are quickly initiated.
"Finally, there are an estimated 3,500 EU nationals working and living in the Borders. They make a vital contribution to the local economy and our communities, and this needs to be recognised.
"We wish to continue being an open and welcoming region which is able to welcome EU nationals, and nationals from other parts of the globe."
Borders MP Calum Kerr has given his support to Scottish Borders Council's call for Theresa May to address the concerns facing the region in the wake of the EU referendum result.
The MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk welcomed the detailed letter from Scottish Borders Council leader David Parker, saying: "I fully support these calls for comprehensive answers on how Brexit will impact on our region.
"We now need a clear response from the Prime Minister in order to ensure the sustainability of our regional economy and to provide the confidence required for future economic development.
"When we consider in full the impact that European funding has had, there is a clear need for the UK Government to offer unequivocal safeguards in areas that have been underpinned by our membership of the EU, such as agriculture and regional development."
"There are countless examples of Europe playing a positive role in the Borders.
"In fact, the more we look at the role of the EU in detail, the more apparent the benefits and opportunities that we risk losing become.
"Whether it's the status of EU nationals who call the Borders home, the ability of local businesses to access to the single market, or our specific needs as a rural region, a great deal of uncertainty has emerged after the Brexit vote. The failure of this Tory government to offer reassurances on areas of such enormous significance is unacceptable.
"I'll be working in Parliament to hold the UK government to account on these issues and to ensure our voice as a region is heard in Westminster."


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The difference between
success and failure, more often than not, is a very slim margin. We
see this "Principle of the Slight Edge" demonstrated constantly in sports;
it's the horse race that's won by a nose, or the Olympic medals separated
by tenths, sometimes thousandths of a second.
Like the woodcutter
who stops occasionally to sharpen his axe, successful people are constantly
on the lookout for opportunities to sharpen their competitive edge.
Association members attend your meetings and read your newsletters to
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People join associations
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You can capitalize on this trend by offering professional regional training
programs to members who are no longer doing them in-house.
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national speakers book their calendars months in advance, offer to set
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Send letters to
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Make the rounds
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to conduct a program for your chapter whenever their travels bring them
to your area. You may be able to fill your meeting schedule for the
entire year. Consultants who normally charge mega-buck fees will often
gladly share with peers.
Concentrate on hard
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nice filler for otherwise social or networking meetings. Guerrillas
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that contribute to the member's bottom line. The speakers, seminars,
and clinics you offer are more than just "membership services." By offering
a busy program schedule, you can substantially increase the perceived
value of belonging to your association. The result: easier retention,
renewal, and recruiting.
Sharp program managers
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is free for the asking. Work with a consulting firm that will help you
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often, associations try to get by on the cheap, and attendance fails
because the low price diminishes the perceived value. An upper level
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a $20 seminar. And by developing a reputation for quality, your next
event is more likely to be a sell-out.
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having them write a feature article for your newsletter, or play a video
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It was a beautiful summer day here in Boulder, Colorado on Wednesday. It was also Bike To Work Day and I had a thought that I like doing this so why not do it more often? The answer that comes up immediately is that having my car is more convenient. It makes my commute to work and back about 30 minutes more if I ride my bike. It seems my dependence on oil is for my convenience. Does that sound familiar? Am I willing to commit to less oil dependence, less polluting by driving less? The rationalizing mind is a helpful companion for continuing to do what is convenient. As I said in my post yesterday, real change takes courage.
Today I actually need my car because I am driving between two offices in different cities but Friday I could ride easily? I keep thinking of the oil spill and how our thirst for oil in this country causes us to compromise our values so we can have all the fuel we want. In many places people are taken advantage of so we can have low cost gas. When we drive we pollute our precious air and lately very clearly we pollute our precious water. I think of all the creatures in the Gulf who have had their home filled with contaminants. It would be like turning our car on inside our house and we have to live with that smell and the harmful air. Not a pleasant image is it?
That is the kind of dilemma we all face in many aspects of our life. Are we willing to live by our highest values if it makes us too odd in the opinion of the people in our life? Are we willing to pay more for products that are less toxic to our environment? Are we willing to pay more for products that do not take advantage of workers? Are we willing to live more simply and have less things? Are we willing to say no to the endless ads and sales trying to get us to buy more and better stuff? Are we willing to take shorter showers? Are we willing to reduce our waste? Are we willing to live a less car dependant life? Are we willing to buy local and go with less variety in the marketplace? There are many questions to ask ourselves if we truly want to be a better global citizen.
Please consider with me our choices and their impact on the environment. Also be aware that it always takes a while for an idea we choose to implement to be integrated into our life. The other thing to keep in mind is that these choices are not worth getting upset over, we can do our best and remember to have fun because life is too short to waste it being too serious.