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Meet Google's Robot Army. It's Growing.
Google can't stop buying robotics companies. In the past two months, eight of the 12 companies the search giant has acquired have "robotics" in their name or descriptions. Here's your complete breakdown of the robot army presently at Google's command.
As stated in the midst of its buying spree, the company's largely letting its new robotics divisions continue to work on their preexisting projects, and why wouldn't they? The newly acquired companies are doing a damn good job. They're even winning competitions.
Robot technology would help with self-driving cars, certainly, but the range of these acquisitions hints at even broader ambitions. Again, we don't know much. They're all a part of the Google X division, which is top secret by definition. We do know what the new companies in the Google family are up to, though, and that might offer us some clues.
These guys are rockstars. The Japanese team that got its start at Tokyo University just took the top prize at DARPA's Robotics Challenge Trial thanks to the cunning and agility of its 5-foot, 5-inch, 209-pound bipedal robot. After being purchased by Google in early December 2013, Schaft's blue machine proved to be the best at walking on uneven terrain, climbing ladders, clearing debris, and connecting hoses, ultimately scoring an impressive 27 out of 32 possible points.
The company was originally founded to build disaster response robots after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 but has since broadened its scope, thanks in part to funding from the U.S. government. Who knows how far they'll go floating on Google's coffers?
Industrial Perceptions, Inc., is an imaging company that spun off of the Menlo Park robotics company Willow Garage. Before being acquired by Google in December—the day after the Schaft acquisition, in fact—IPI was focusing on building advanced technology for 3D vision-guided robots to be used in manufacturing and logistics. This includes the ability to see and sort different objects, say, in a factory. You could imagine a company like Amazon being very interested in this kind of technology, but it's so far unclear exactly what Google wants to do with it.
Redwood Robotics started as a joint venture between Meka Robotics, SRI International, and Willow Garage, IPI's parent. And like IPI, it's always had a very focused mission. Redwood wants to build the "next generation arm" for robots. Meka Robotics founder Aaron Edsinger once said that he wants to do for robotic arms what the Apple II did for computers. Specifically, Redwood wants to build robotic arms that can work alongside people even in the comfort of their own home. That also means being the common arm manufacturer of service robots, so in the future, everybody's personal robot could have Redwood arms. Well, make that Google arms.
Like its cousin, Redwood Robotics, Meka is dedicated to building robots that can live and work with human beings. The company describes its flagship model, the M1 Mobile Manipulator, as having "human-safe, human-soft, and human scale robot technologies that will enable the robots of tomorrow to work alongside people in the home and the workplace." The human-like faces on the robot can even emote, a feature that's as creepy as you let it be.
Even before joining Google, Holomini was a pretty secretive outfit. All we really know from its now shuttered website is the company describes itself as "Creators of high-tech wheels for omnidirectional motion." The image above is just a stock photo guesstimate of what a "high-tech wheel for omnidirectional motion" might look like.
If Redwood and IPI are the engineers in the family, Bot & Dolly are the artists. The company describes itself as "a design and engineering studio that specializes in automation, robotics, and filmmaking" with a mission "to advance motion control and automation as a creative medium." In reality, this means that Bot and & Dolly use robots to help film commercials and movies like Gravity. This doesn't mean that Google wants to get into the movie business, but hey, if a robot's good enough to make a movie, what else can it do?
Boston Dynamics is the real celebrity of the bunch. After acquiring six robotics companies in six days, Google took a couple of days off before announcing this major acquisition. The company is known for building all kinds of futuristic bots from the bipedal, humanoid robot Atlas (above) to the impossibly fast, four-legged Cheetah. Actually, Boston Dynamics brings a whole robot army to Google, one that the military is very eager to recruit.
Google's latest purchase is less interested in building an actual robot than in designing an intelligent robot brain. The self-described "cutting edge artificial intelligence company" that uses "the best techniques from machine learning and systems neuroscience to build powerful general-purpose learning algorithms: comes with a team of 75 researchers and software engineers whose talents could be put to use on anything from the hypothetical Googlebot to the company's flagship search engine and anything in between. Because after all, robots are just another step in Google becoming the company that is everywhere, and does everything.

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meet google's robot army. it's growing.
google can't stop buying robotics companies. in the past two months, eight of the 12 companies the search giant has acquired have "robotics" in their name or descriptions. here's your complete breakdown of the robot army presently at google's command.
as stated in the midst of its buying spree, the company's largely letting its new robotics divisions continue to work on their preexisting projects, and why wouldn't they? the newly acquired companies are doing a damn good job. they're even winning competitions.
robot technology would help with self-driving cars, certainly, but the range of these acquisitions hints at even broader ambitions. again, we don't know much. they're all a part of the google x division, which is top secret by definition. we do know what the new companies in the google family are up to, though, and that might offer us some clues.
these guys are rockstars. the japanese team that got its start at tokyo university just took the top prize at darpa's robotics challenge trial thanks to the cunning and agility of its 5-foot, 5-inch, 209-pound bipedal robot. after being purchased by google in early december 2013, schaft's blue machine proved to be the best at walking on uneven terrain, climbing ladders, clearing debris, and connecting hoses, ultimately scoring an impressive 27 out of 32 possible points.
the company was originally founded to build disaster response robots after the fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 but has since broadened its scope, thanks in part to funding from the u.s. government. who knows how far they'll go floating on google's coffers?
industrial perceptions, inc., is an imaging company that spun off of the menlo park robotics company willow garage. before being acquired by google in december—the day after the schaft acquisition, in fact—ipi was focusing on building advanced technology for 3d vision-guided robots to be used in manufacturing and logistics. this includes the ability to see and sort different objects, say, in a factory. you could imagine a company like amazon being very interested in this kind of technology, but it's so far unclear exactly what google wants to do with it.
redwood robotics started as a joint venture between meka robotics, sri international, and willow garage, ipi's parent. and like ipi, it's always had a very focused mission. redwood wants to build the "next generation arm" for robots. meka robotics founder aaron edsinger once said that he wants to do for robotic arms what the apple ii did for computers. specifically, redwood wants to build robotic arms that can work alongside people even in the comfort of their own home. that also means being the common arm manufacturer of service robots, so in the future, everybody's personal robot could have redwood arms. well, make that google arms.
like its cousin, redwood robotics, meka is dedicated to building robots that can live and work with human beings. the company describes its flagship model, the m1 mobile manipulator, as having "human-safe, human-soft, and human scale robot technologies that will enable the robots of tomorrow to work alongside people in the home and the workplace." the human-like faces on the robot can even emote, a feature that's as creepy as you let it be.
even before joining google, holomini was a pretty secretive outfit. all we really know from its now shuttered website is the company describes itself as "creators of high-tech wheels for omnidirectional motion." the image above is just a stock photo guesstimate of what a "high-tech wheel for omnidirectional motion" might look like.
if redwood and ipi are the engineers in the family, bot & dolly are the artists. the company describes itself as "a design and engineering studio that specializes in automation, robotics, and filmmaking" with a mission "to advance motion control and automation as a creative medium." in reality, this means that bot and & dolly use robots to help film commercials and movies like gravity. this doesn't mean that google wants to get into the movie business, but hey, if a robot's good enough to make a movie, what else can it do?
boston dynamics is the real celebrity of the bunch. after acquiring six robotics companies in six days, google took a couple of days off before announcing this major acquisition. the company is known for building all kinds of futuristic bots from the bipedal, humanoid robot atlas (above) to the impossibly fast, four-legged cheetah. actually, boston dynamics brings a whole robot army to google, one that the military is very eager to recruit.
google's latest purchase is less interested in building an actual robot than in designing an intelligent robot brain. the self-described "cutting edge artificial intelligence company" that uses "the best techniques from machine learning and systems neuroscience to build powerful general-purpose learning algorithms: comes with a team of 75 researchers and software engineers whose talents could be put to use on anything from the hypothetical googlebot to the company's flagship search engine and anything in between. because after all, robots are just another step in google becoming the company that is everywhere, and does everything.


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Archive from category "Wills,Trusts & Taxation"
Your executor carries out (or executes) the wishes set out in your will and choosing the right person or persons is an important decision. It should be somebody you trust to do this job. Ideally, it should be a job given to two people to act as co-executors. So what does an executor actually do?

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your executor carries out (or executes) the wishes set out in your will and choosing the right person or persons is an important decision. it should be somebody you trust to do this job. ideally, it should be a job given to two people to act as co-executors. so what does an executor actually do?


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This time of the year isn’t just known for the eggnog, christmas trees, presents and good cheer. Some of the most anticipated movies of the year are released. Take a look at the list the Ferrvor Team put together for the movies to checkout in theaters this holiday season.
Who doesn’t love a good movie? Especially on Christmas Day, when all the stores are closed and there’s nothing else to do. Here are a few of the top movies coming out during the holidays.

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this time of the year isn’t just known for the eggnog, christmas trees, presents and good cheer. some of the most anticipated movies of the year are released. take a look at the list the ferrvor team put together for the movies to checkout in theaters this holiday season.
who doesn’t love a good movie? especially on christmas day, when all the stores are closed and there’s nothing else to do. here are a few of the top movies coming out during the holidays.


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Thorpe of the New York Trucking and Delivery Association says the decision to raise penalties won’t solve the parking crisis.
For more than a decade, Ken Thorpe has been a soldier in the fight against parking tickets, which has become part of the escalating war for access to the curb. It's a conflict that has intensified in recent years as ride-hail services have clogged roads, New Yorkers have had more of their purchases delivered, and the streetscape has been remade with bicycle lanes, pedestrian malls and restrictions on parking and unloading.
The city "has whittled away at the commercial parking infrastructure," said Thorpe, the chief executive of the New York Trucking and Delivery Association, which he founded in 2004 to deal with parking issues for small and midsize businesses.
At the same time, trucks are making more deliveries than ever, and they must do that regardless of whether there's unloading space available. "Trucking is not a 'choice' situation," Thorpe said. "It's a necessity."
But now the 600 members of his group, as well as large fleet operators such as UPS and FedEx, are facing higher fines—and possibly more paperwork and time in traffic court—as a little-known yet controversial city policy comes under fire. The stipulated-fine program was established in 2004 by the Department of Finance to let businesses pay slightly reduced fines—and no fines at all for some infractions—in exchange for not contesting their tickets.
It was mainly a way to reduce everyone's administrative costs while having delivery companies pay roughly what they would have otherwise. (The reductions were calculated with an eye on the percentage of tickets that were successfully challenged.) But the program was a sore point with advocacy groups such as Transportation Alternatives, which considered it a corporate giveaway that neutered traffic enforcement.
Last month, in a bid at leveling the playing field for businesses not in the program—and furthering the city's congestion-reduction goals—the Finance Department announced that next month it would raise the program's fines, including those now set at zero.
As if that were not bad enough for Thorpe's membership, in the same week five City Council members introduced a bill to abolish the program. They denounced it as a free pass to large corporations and a contributor to reckless parking and congestion.
Thorpe says it's the council bill that's a giveaway—to parking-ticket brokers, who stand to gain business adjudicating tickets. He sees no way that the Finance Department's plan will change driver behavior or have any impact on congestion.
"The theory of the program was there are bad things, good things and some things in between, and it taught the driver you're going to pay a lot to do bad things and little or none to do the others," Thorpe said. "Now they've put the bad and good closer together, removing the driver's incentive for doing the good, because it's going to cost just a little more to do the bad."
In fact, good and bad parking behavior will not be punished that similarly. The most serious violations that get discounts, such as obstructing traffic ($10 off the $115 total), will now get no break at all, while many of the zero-fine infractions will cost $25.
But Thorpe says those increases could cost some of his members hundreds of dollars a week—enough that he would consider taking them out of the program. The $35 fine for double parking outside Midtown is still better than the official $115, but he notes that double parking is legal for the first 30 minutes, and enforcement is not always scrupulous.
In 2011 he sued the city, which for some years had been slapping double-parked delivery trucks with the more expensive violation of blocking a travel lane, which carried a $40 fine. In 2016 the city settled and paid those covered by the lawsuit $14 million.
Even so, the Finance Department, which worked with the Department of Transportation on the new fine schedule, says more needs to be done to ease congestion. The agency says the stipulated-fine program has been sending the wrong signal to the wider parking universe by not reflecting the fact that not all double-parking tickets are dismissed.
"We need the program to have incentives that are aligned with the city's goals to reduce congestion, and we need the program to be fair," said Finance Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey Shear. "We agree that the conversation about congestion is a larger conversation, and there are many other factors, and this program is one small piece. But we don't want to send the wrong message by saying double parking outside of Midtown will cost businesses nothing."
The Transportation Department maintains that it is doing all it can.
The agency is "committed to improving commercial accessibility throughout the five boroughs, especially in the context of our street-improvement projects," a spokeswoman said. As part of those projects, "new curb regulations are installed that are complementary to the larger curb-management goals of the corridor, such as faster bus mobility, reduction of double parking, and better commercial access."
But the Transportation Department is aware that it's a long way from curing congestion when demand for deliveries from myriad e-commerce businesses, including Amazon and Fresh Direct, is bigger than ever.
"Consumer demands and the amount of available space we have at the curb, they're at odds right now," Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said at a Crain's breakfast forum last month. She added that parking enforcement can only do so much, and larger fixes, including congestion pricing and technology such as license-plate readers, might be part of the answer.
"Right now the demand for the curb exceeds the supply," she said.
Some members of the City Council are not convinced that higher fines will make the program more effective. They say any solution will include abolishing stipulated fines.
"This program doesn't work," said Costa Constantinides, a City Council member from Queens, who introduced the bill to end the program as one of several parking and transportation proposals. "Trucks are still parking in bike lanes. It's been around for years, and I really feel it's prohibiting us from having a real conversation around parking that we desperately need to have."
As part of that conversation, the councilman introduced a bill that would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, which oversees city agencies, to have buildings under its jurisdiction receive deliveries between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
"The city should lead by example," Constantinides said.
That's not so simple, it turns out. A Transportation Department off-hours delivery program proved unworkable for many businesses, some of which had to add employees to accept the shipments. The councilman said his program would be "one part of the puzzle."
As it happens, parking-ticket broker Glen Bolofsky has contributed more than $4,000 to Constantinides' campaign treasury in the past five years. A spokesman for the councilman dismissed the idea that the bill was intended to help brokers.
"The majority of those that benefit from this [stipulated-fine] program are big-box delivery corporations who flout traffic laws at the expense of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers," the spokesman said.
Bolofsky agreed that ending the program would help brokers, but he insisted the biggest beneficiary would be the public. "Congestion will be reduced," he said. "More money will be raised."
Assuming 70% of double-parking tickets are dismissed, he estimated the city has forfeited $147.5 million over the life of the program by not fining participants for double parking beyond Midtown.
The new schedule will collect about 30% of double-parking fines, but Bolofsky insists the program still benefits the biggest operators the most. He maintains that neither the city nor companies such as UPS will lose money adjudicating tickets, arguing that many companies still have in-house teams for the job, and automation can reduce the expense further. He noted that the city handled 12 million tickets a year in 1990, when they were handwritten, and had to deal with only 10 million last year. Enforcement agents now use handheld devices that reduce the errors and bad handwriting that led to dismissals.
The Finance Department disagrees with his conclusions, saying both the city and the 1,751 companies in the program—encompassing 48,880 vehicles—would spend more without the program.
"We would need more hearing officers," Shear said. "The companies would have to retain brokers or hire staff to defend against these parking tickets. In terms of revenue, there would be no increase to the city."
Apart from whether the program is good for the city, a walk through Midtown with several UPS executives revealed how difficult following parking rules can be.
Another option would be to park at a metered spot a couple of blocks away and cart diamonds by hand truck to recipients, which UPS rules out for security reasons. "It would put our driver and other people in the area at risk," said Axel Carrion, director of state public affairs.
A few blocks away, on West 50th Street, where commercial parking was allowed at that hour, every space between Sixth and Seventh avenues was taken, mostly by delivery and commercial vehicles. There were two idling for-hire vehicles and three cars with "parking authorization" placards—the bane of parking-reform advocates—on their dashboard.
Even when a UPS driver finds a legal spot, regulations can conflict with the company's efforts to operate efficiently. Using new dispatch-planning technology, the company has increased the number of packages a truck will carry to nearly 400 so that one truck does the work of two. But that truck needs to stay in one place much of the workday, doing pickups when it's done with deliveries. Parking rules—which aim to promote the flow of traffic and keep operators from hogging spots—require it to move after three hours.
But circling the block will delay deliveries and the truck could lose the spot, so the driver will stay put. This reduces congestion and pollution. But the ticket, which costs program participants nothing, will set them back $25 under the new schedule.
Overall UPS expects its payments under the fine program to jump 32% next year, to $21.8 million, with a $3.4 million increase from double parking and more than $1 million from unloading in the wrong spot or at the wrong time. The company says it would like to try other solutions, such as paying for spots where a truck could sit all day. Long term, it would like to see new building construction include space for unloading.
Right now the firm is weighing the benefits of staying in the program.
"My drivers can be trained to avoid the ticket, and we have drastically reduced the amount of tickets over the past couple of years," said Dan Byrnes, director of finance at UPS, adding that the city's ticket data aided his efforts. "Now with these changes, [the city] is not really helping. Just raising prices is not going to change behavior."

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thorpe of the new york trucking and delivery association says the decision to raise penalties won’t solve the parking crisis.
for more than a decade, ken thorpe has been a soldier in the fight against parking tickets, which has become part of the escalating war for access to the curb. it's a conflict that has intensified in recent years as ride-hail services have clogged roads, new yorkers have had more of their purchases delivered, and the streetscape has been remade with bicycle lanes, pedestrian malls and restrictions on parking and unloading.
the city "has whittled away at the commercial parking infrastructure," said thorpe, the chief executive of the new york trucking and delivery association, which he founded in 2004 to deal with parking issues for small and midsize businesses.
at the same time, trucks are making more deliveries than ever, and they must do that regardless of whether there's unloading space available. "trucking is not a 'choice' situation," thorpe said. "it's a necessity."
but now the 600 members of his group, as well as large fleet operators such as ups and fedex, are facing higher fines—and possibly more paperwork and time in traffic court—as a little-known yet controversial city policy comes under fire. the stipulated-fine program was established in 2004 by the department of finance to let businesses pay slightly reduced fines—and no fines at all for some infractions—in exchange for not contesting their tickets.
it was mainly a way to reduce everyone's administrative costs while having delivery companies pay roughly what they would have otherwise. (the reductions were calculated with an eye on the percentage of tickets that were successfully challenged.) but the program was a sore point with advocacy groups such as transportation alternatives, which considered it a corporate giveaway that neutered traffic enforcement.
last month, in a bid at leveling the playing field for businesses not in the program—and furthering the city's congestion-reduction goals—the finance department announced that next month it would raise the program's fines, including those now set at zero.
as if that were not bad enough for thorpe's membership, in the same week five city council members introduced a bill to abolish the program. they denounced it as a free pass to large corporations and a contributor to reckless parking and congestion.
thorpe says it's the council bill that's a giveaway—to parking-ticket brokers, who stand to gain business adjudicating tickets. he sees no way that the finance department's plan will change driver behavior or have any impact on congestion.
"the theory of the program was there are bad things, good things and some things in between, and it taught the driver you're going to pay a lot to do bad things and little or none to do the others," thorpe said. "now they've put the bad and good closer together, removing the driver's incentive for doing the good, because it's going to cost just a little more to do the bad."
in fact, good and bad parking behavior will not be punished that similarly. the most serious violations that get discounts, such as obstructing traffic ($10 off the $115 total), will now get no break at all, while many of the zero-fine infractions will cost $25.
but thorpe says those increases could cost some of his members hundreds of dollars a week—enough that he would consider taking them out of the program. the $35 fine for double parking outside midtown is still better than the official $115, but he notes that double parking is legal for the first 30 minutes, and enforcement is not always scrupulous.
in 2011 he sued the city, which for some years had been slapping double-parked delivery trucks with the more expensive violation of blocking a travel lane, which carried a $40 fine. in 2016 the city settled and paid those covered by the lawsuit $14 million.
even so, the finance department, which worked with the department of transportation on the new fine schedule, says more needs to be done to ease congestion. the agency says the stipulated-fine program has been sending the wrong signal to the wider parking universe by not reflecting the fact that not all double-parking tickets are dismissed.
"we need the program to have incentives that are aligned with the city's goals to reduce congestion, and we need the program to be fair," said finance deputy commissioner jeffrey shear. "we agree that the conversation about congestion is a larger conversation, and there are many other factors, and this program is one small piece. but we don't want to send the wrong message by saying double parking outside of midtown will cost businesses nothing."
the transportation department maintains that it is doing all it can.
the agency is "committed to improving commercial accessibility throughout the five boroughs, especially in the context of our street-improvement projects," a spokeswoman said. as part of those projects, "new curb regulations are installed that are complementary to the larger curb-management goals of the corridor, such as faster bus mobility, reduction of double parking, and better commercial access."
but the transportation department is aware that it's a long way from curing congestion when demand for deliveries from myriad e-commerce businesses, including amazon and fresh direct, is bigger than ever.
"consumer demands and the amount of available space we have at the curb, they're at odds right now," transportation commissioner polly trottenberg said at a crain's breakfast forum last month. she added that parking enforcement can only do so much, and larger fixes, including congestion pricing and technology such as license-plate readers, might be part of the answer.
"right now the demand for the curb exceeds the supply," she said.
some members of the city council are not convinced that higher fines will make the program more effective. they say any solution will include abolishing stipulated fines.
"this program doesn't work," said costa constantinides, a city council member from queens, who introduced the bill to end the program as one of several parking and transportation proposals. "trucks are still parking in bike lanes. it's been around for years, and i really feel it's prohibiting us from having a real conversation around parking that we desperately need to have."
as part of that conversation, the councilman introduced a bill that would require the department of citywide administrative services, which oversees city agencies, to have buildings under its jurisdiction receive deliveries between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
"the city should lead by example," constantinides said.
that's not so simple, it turns out. a transportation department off-hours delivery program proved unworkable for many businesses, some of which had to add employees to accept the shipments. the councilman said his program would be "one part of the puzzle."
as it happens, parking-ticket broker glen bolofsky has contributed more than $4,000 to constantinides' campaign treasury in the past five years. a spokesman for the councilman dismissed the idea that the bill was intended to help brokers.
"the majority of those that benefit from this [stipulated-fine] program are big-box delivery corporations who flout traffic laws at the expense of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers," the spokesman said.
bolofsky agreed that ending the program would help brokers, but he insisted the biggest beneficiary would be the public. "congestion will be reduced," he said. "more money will be raised."
assuming 70% of double-parking tickets are dismissed, he estimated the city has forfeited $147.5 million over the life of the program by not fining participants for double parking beyond midtown.
the new schedule will collect about 30% of double-parking fines, but bolofsky insists the program still benefits the biggest operators the most. he maintains that neither the city nor companies such as ups will lose money adjudicating tickets, arguing that many companies still have in-house teams for the job, and automation can reduce the expense further. he noted that the city handled 12 million tickets a year in 1990, when they were handwritten, and had to deal with only 10 million last year. enforcement agents now use handheld devices that reduce the errors and bad handwriting that led to dismissals.
the finance department disagrees with his conclusions, saying both the city and the 1,751 companies in the program—encompassing 48,880 vehicles—would spend more without the program.
"we would need more hearing officers," shear said. "the companies would have to retain brokers or hire staff to defend against these parking tickets. in terms of revenue, there would be no increase to the city."
apart from whether the program is good for the city, a walk through midtown with several ups executives revealed how difficult following parking rules can be.
another option would be to park at a metered spot a couple of blocks away and cart diamonds by hand truck to recipients, which ups rules out for security reasons. "it would put our driver and other people in the area at risk," said axel carrion, director of state public affairs.
a few blocks away, on west 50th street, where commercial parking was allowed at that hour, every space between sixth and seventh avenues was taken, mostly by delivery and commercial vehicles. there were two idling for-hire vehicles and three cars with "parking authorization" placards—the bane of parking-reform advocates—on their dashboard.
even when a ups driver finds a legal spot, regulations can conflict with the company's efforts to operate efficiently. using new dispatch-planning technology, the company has increased the number of packages a truck will carry to nearly 400 so that one truck does the work of two. but that truck needs to stay in one place much of the workday, doing pickups when it's done with deliveries. parking rules—which aim to promote the flow of traffic and keep operators from hogging spots—require it to move after three hours.
but circling the block will delay deliveries and the truck could lose the spot, so the driver will stay put. this reduces congestion and pollution. but the ticket, which costs program participants nothing, will set them back $25 under the new schedule.
overall ups expects its payments under the fine program to jump 32% next year, to $21.8 million, with a $3.4 million increase from double parking and more than $1 million from unloading in the wrong spot or at the wrong time. the company says it would like to try other solutions, such as paying for spots where a truck could sit all day. long term, it would like to see new building construction include space for unloading.
right now the firm is weighing the benefits of staying in the program.
"my drivers can be trained to avoid the ticket, and we have drastically reduced the amount of tickets over the past couple of years," said dan byrnes, director of finance at ups, adding that the city's ticket data aided his efforts. "now with these changes, [the city] is not really helping. just raising prices is not going to change behavior."


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A serene elegance overflows from this timeless Spanish beauty in the Hollywood Hills. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the foot of Runyon Canyon Park, it’s evident that something special awaits as you enter the property through concrete arches and a custom wrought iron gate.
Besides its dramatic presence, the home is loaded with architectural details that are only found in homes from a bygone era.
A rotunda entry with inlaid polished wood floors and stenciled ceiling. The hardwood floors throughout the house are impeccable. It's as though they've never come in contact with the sole of a shoe in their 86 years.
The doors and windows throughout this home are beautiful, and in some cases quite unique. The French doors in the living room open to a large courtyard.
The home features a family Room, large formal dining room with views, a tower room, a 2-room staff wing and guest apartment with large terrace.
The second floor has five bedrooms. The master suite has city views and a generously sized dressing room.
Check out the oval window. Sweet, isn't it?
One of the more unique features I've seen is this space that appears to be a sort of prayer vestibule. The detail of its design is extraordinary.
The outdoor area in the back has three distinct levels. On the main floor is a private and beautifully tiled courtyard.
At the second level of the backyard is this beautiful pool and a terrace..
On the uppermost level of the back yard is a long pergola with that sits high above the house and commands unobstructed views of the city and beyond.

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a serene elegance overflows from this timeless spanish beauty in the hollywood hills. situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the foot of runyon canyon park, it’s evident that something special awaits as you enter the property through concrete arches and a custom wrought iron gate.
besides its dramatic presence, the home is loaded with architectural details that are only found in homes from a bygone era.
a rotunda entry with inlaid polished wood floors and stenciled ceiling. the hardwood floors throughout the house are impeccable. it's as though they've never come in contact with the sole of a shoe in their 86 years.
the doors and windows throughout this home are beautiful, and in some cases quite unique. the french doors in the living room open to a large courtyard.
the home features a family room, large formal dining room with views, a tower room, a 2-room staff wing and guest apartment with large terrace.
the second floor has five bedrooms. the master suite has city views and a generously sized dressing room.
check out the oval window. sweet, isn't it?
one of the more unique features i've seen is this space that appears to be a sort of prayer vestibule. the detail of its design is extraordinary.
the outdoor area in the back has three distinct levels. on the main floor is a private and beautifully tiled courtyard.
at the second level of the backyard is this beautiful pool and a terrace..
on the uppermost level of the back yard is a long pergola with that sits high above the house and commands unobstructed views of the city and beyond.


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We are proud to offer you our latest product.
The Curcumin edition is the newest member of the DNH product family. After a year of development and testing it's finally available from the webshop.
What is the reason for this product? Are the wonderful properties of CBD insufficient on their own?
As part of nature, CBD and Curcumin have a programme that is incomparable with anything else, CBD as highest in rank, but when it comes to attributed properties Curcumin is a good second. That’s exactly why we call it the best of both worlds. Curcumin and CBD are in part, as regards effect and properties, aligned with each other and therefore increase the chance of making a valuable contribution to the well-being of humans and animals.
There are also properties attributed to Curcumin that provide a great deal of extra added value independently of CBD.
We opted for 30 ml and 50 ml packaging to draw individual attention to both products and to present these in the best possible way. As a result, the ratio CBD and Curcumin is 1 : 1 and this is the ratio that has been tested as best.
The Curcumin edition is also particularly suitable for preventative use, 10 drops in cup of tea, glass of water or juice gives you a dream start to the day! Whenever you could use a little help, we recommend the use of 10 drops at breakfast and 10 drops during the day, and do please feel welcome to let us know what it does for you!
We think this is the most wonderful product of all and the best supplement ever. What do you think?

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we are proud to offer you our latest product.
the curcumin edition is the newest member of the dnh product family. after a year of development and testing it's finally available from the webshop.
what is the reason for this product? are the wonderful properties of cbd insufficient on their own?
as part of nature, cbd and curcumin have a programme that is incomparable with anything else, cbd as highest in rank, but when it comes to attributed properties curcumin is a good second. that’s exactly why we call it the best of both worlds. curcumin and cbd are in part, as regards effect and properties, aligned with each other and therefore increase the chance of making a valuable contribution to the well-being of humans and animals.
there are also properties attributed to curcumin that provide a great deal of extra added value independently of cbd.
we opted for 30 ml and 50 ml packaging to draw individual attention to both products and to present these in the best possible way. as a result, the ratio cbd and curcumin is 1 : 1 and this is the ratio that has been tested as best.
the curcumin edition is also particularly suitable for preventative use, 10 drops in cup of tea, glass of water or juice gives you a dream start to the day! whenever you could use a little help, we recommend the use of 10 drops at breakfast and 10 drops during the day, and do please feel welcome to let us know what it does for you!
we think this is the most wonderful product of all and the best supplement ever. what do you think?


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How to Make Flapjacks - Quick, Easy and Yummy!
Learn How to Make Flapjacks with this easy recipe. The favourite simple, English, chewy, gooey, kids bake. Add chocolate if you fancy, or use dairy free spread to make them vegan. Use gluten free oats to make them gluten free too.
I’ve got to tell you, my home baking has fallen down a little lately.
We are living in a new house (October, is that still ‘new’?) which has a pretty rubbish kitchen and once I’ve been cooking all day for work, I kind of forget to cook treats for George and Harriet.
I’d like to tell you that Mum guilt got the better of me but actually I accidentally ordered a COMEDY sized huge bag of Jumbo Oats by mistake.
I realised that I’d never shared this recipe and in writing up how to make flapjacks, I’ve realised I MUST make them more. They are SO good!
Before we get into the details I feel I should clarify what a flapjack is for any transatlantic readers.
In America a flapjack is actually a pancake. English flapjacks are more of a gooey oat/granola bar, made with butter, sugar, golden syrup and oats, all baked in the oven.
Flapjacks are a super simple and easy treat.
What ingredients do you need to make flapjacks?
All you need to make flapjacks are butter, sugar, golden syrup and oats.
How do you make flapjacks?
The absolute key in how to make flapjacks is all in the cooking time.
They really are such a simple bake to make. Firstly you melt unsalted butter in a heavy bottomed pan. Once the butter is melted, stir in sugar and golden syrup. As soon as the sugar is dissolved, you remove the pan from the heat.
Now stir in your oats, making sure that they are all coated with the mixture.
Put the flapjack mixture into a baking parchment lined baking tray. Carefully press them down using a spatula to ensure they cook evenly and are the same thickness when you cut them.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, the edges of your flapjack should just be starting to brown, but the middle should be soft with a slight amount of wobble.
Which oats should I use in flapjacks?
I used Jumbo whole oats, in this flapjack recipe. They give a lighter, more crumbly texture.
You can also rolled oats, which make a more dense flapjack.
Should flapjacks be crunchy or chewy?
For me the perfect flapjack is a chewy one, with slightly crunchy edges. Anything else is simply not good enough!
However, if you of the crunchy flapjack persuasion, just cook your flapjacks for slightly longer.
What other ingredients can I add to my perfect flapjack recipe?
Once you have mastered the basic flapjack recipe, the world is your oyster in terms of other flavours.
A simple covering of melted chocolate after cooking adds some sugary goodness that will be a hit with the children.
You can also add dried fruits for an extra portion of fruit.
The list is endless, let me know if you find your perfect flapjack flavour!
Do you cut flapjacks hot or cold?
Leave the flapjack in the tin until it is completely cooled before cutting into sixteen squares and removing from the tin.
I think allowing them to cool helps them to keep their shape and means that you don’t need to overcook them.
Can you make Dairy free or vegan flapjacks?
Yep! Just replace the butter with your favourite dairy free spread.
How long do homemade flapjacks last for?
In our house this is about 5 minutes but if you can resist temptation this flapjack recipe will last for around 10 days kept in an air tight container.
You can also freeze flapjack in portions for up to one month.
This perfect sized baking tin.
Great quality baking paper like this.
Always use a good quality baking parchment to line your baking tray. A top tip is to make small cuts in your parchment at each corner to help it fit the baking tray better.
You can vary the type of sugar used in your flapjack. I used soft brown sugar in this recipe to make it chewy and rich. You could also use castor sugar but it won’t be quite as tasty. Dark brown sugar would give a darker appearance and a richer flavour.
I have used 1tsp of salt in this flapjack recipe. You can leave this out if you are cooking for young children, but I do have to say I think it really adds to the recipe and brings out the flavour.
If you prefer you could substitute honey for golden syrup, I haven’t tried this myself, but if you do let me know how you get on.
If you fancy some inspiration for other simple sweet treats or after school snacks then take a look at my Ultimate Banana Muffins or Microwave Brownies recipes.
Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. I’d love to know how you got on and what you thought of it if you make this Easy Flapjack recipe. Please rate the recipe and leave me a comment below if you do.
PS. Look at these two getting in on the post photo act. HAHA! Hope your children enjoy this recipe as much as mine do.
Preheat your oven to 170deg (fan) 150deg (conventional).
Line a 20cm x 20 cm baking tray with baking parchment, cut slits in each corner so it fits neatly.
Melt your butter in a large pan over a low heat.
Once melted add your sugar. and golden syrup. Once the sugar has dissolved remove from the heat and stir in the oats.
Give the entire mixture a really good stir so that all of the oats are coated.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, the edges should be starting to brown but the middle should still be soft and wobbly.
When the flapjacks are cold, remove from the tin and slice your flapjack into 16 squares with a sharp knife.

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how to make flapjacks - quick, easy and yummy!
learn how to make flapjacks with this easy recipe. the favourite simple, english, chewy, gooey, kids bake. add chocolate if you fancy, or use dairy free spread to make them vegan. use gluten free oats to make them gluten free too.
i’ve got to tell you, my home baking has fallen down a little lately.
we are living in a new house (october, is that still ‘new’?) which has a pretty rubbish kitchen and once i’ve been cooking all day for work, i kind of forget to cook treats for george and harriet.
i’d like to tell you that mum guilt got the better of me but actually i accidentally ordered a comedy sized huge bag of jumbo oats by mistake.
i realised that i’d never shared this recipe and in writing up how to make flapjacks, i’ve realised i must make them more. they are so good!
before we get into the details i feel i should clarify what a flapjack is for any transatlantic readers.
in america a flapjack is actually a pancake. english flapjacks are more of a gooey oat/granola bar, made with butter, sugar, golden syrup and oats, all baked in the oven.
flapjacks are a super simple and easy treat.
what ingredients do you need to make flapjacks?
all you need to make flapjacks are butter, sugar, golden syrup and oats.
how do you make flapjacks?
the absolute key in how to make flapjacks is all in the cooking time.
they really are such a simple bake to make. firstly you melt unsalted butter in a heavy bottomed pan. once the butter is melted, stir in sugar and golden syrup. as soon as the sugar is dissolved, you remove the pan from the heat.
now stir in your oats, making sure that they are all coated with the mixture.
put the flapjack mixture into a baking parchment lined baking tray. carefully press them down using a spatula to ensure they cook evenly and are the same thickness when you cut them.
bake in the oven for 20 minutes, the edges of your flapjack should just be starting to brown, but the middle should be soft with a slight amount of wobble.
which oats should i use in flapjacks?
i used jumbo whole oats, in this flapjack recipe. they give a lighter, more crumbly texture.
you can also rolled oats, which make a more dense flapjack.
should flapjacks be crunchy or chewy?
for me the perfect flapjack is a chewy one, with slightly crunchy edges. anything else is simply not good enough!
however, if you of the crunchy flapjack persuasion, just cook your flapjacks for slightly longer.
what other ingredients can i add to my perfect flapjack recipe?
once you have mastered the basic flapjack recipe, the world is your oyster in terms of other flavours.
a simple covering of melted chocolate after cooking adds some sugary goodness that will be a hit with the children.
you can also add dried fruits for an extra portion of fruit.
the list is endless, let me know if you find your perfect flapjack flavour!
do you cut flapjacks hot or cold?
leave the flapjack in the tin until it is completely cooled before cutting into sixteen squares and removing from the tin.
i think allowing them to cool helps them to keep their shape and means that you don’t need to overcook them.
can you make dairy free or vegan flapjacks?
yep! just replace the butter with your favourite dairy free spread.
how long do homemade flapjacks last for?
in our house this is about 5 minutes but if you can resist temptation this flapjack recipe will last for around 10 days kept in an air tight container.
you can also freeze flapjack in portions for up to one month.
this perfect sized baking tin.
great quality baking paper like this.
always use a good quality baking parchment to line your baking tray. a top tip is to make small cuts in your parchment at each corner to help it fit the baking tray better.
you can vary the type of sugar used in your flapjack. i used soft brown sugar in this recipe to make it chewy and rich. you could also use castor sugar but it won’t be quite as tasty. dark brown sugar would give a darker appearance and a richer flavour.
i have used 1tsp of salt in this flapjack recipe. you can leave this out if you are cooking for young children, but i do have to say i think it really adds to the recipe and brings out the flavour.
if you prefer you could substitute honey for golden syrup, i haven’t tried this myself, but if you do let me know how you get on.
if you fancy some inspiration for other simple sweet treats or after school snacks then take a look at my ultimate banana muffins or microwave brownies recipes.
hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. i’d love to know how you got on and what you thought of it if you make this easy flapjack recipe. please rate the recipe and leave me a comment below if you do.
ps. look at these two getting in on the post photo act. haha! hope your children enjoy this recipe as much as mine do.
preheat your oven to 170deg (fan) 150deg (conventional).
line a 20cm x 20 cm baking tray with baking parchment, cut slits in each corner so it fits neatly.
melt your butter in a large pan over a low heat.
once melted add your sugar. and golden syrup. once the sugar has dissolved remove from the heat and stir in the oats.
give the entire mixture a really good stir so that all of the oats are coated.
bake in the oven for 20 minutes, the edges should be starting to brown but the middle should still be soft and wobbly.
when the flapjacks are cold, remove from the tin and slice your flapjack into 16 squares with a sharp knife.


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Jordan Lee Archilbald “Jordy”, 24 of Jamestown NC was called to heaven on May 3, 2018. An informal gathering to celebrate the life of this precious soul will be held on Tuesday, May 8th at 6:00 pm at his mother’s home, 205 Forestdale Dr Jamestown NC 27282.
Jordy will be remembered by all who loved him as having the most beautiful, loving, caring and tender heart. When Jordy loved, he loved deeply. Jordy was kind and so affectionate and made everyone feel important. Jordy was special, that’s for sure and if we mentioned all that we have in our hearts, you would all be reading this for days. That’s how much we all loved our “baby boy”.
Some of the things Jordy loved most was large family gatherings, eating his “Ma’s” good cooking, fun times with friends, playing with Kensleigh and Abri and his little brother Jaidan, he loved his big brother Josh and fishing with his younger brother Jared and his cousin Garrett. His dad, Elmer was his hero. Jordy had much love and respect for his grandparents Kenneth and Virginia Manring and he knew that his Aunt Sissy worshiped the ground he walked on. Jordy loved all of his family so very much.
Jordy was charismatic and full of life. Just being near him made others happy and people were drawn to him. His beautiful smile and that sparkle in his eyes would light up the room and his silly laugh will never be forgotten.
We will miss our precious Jordy every day of our lives. We will continue to find comfort in knowing our God is a loving God and he has our boy in the palm of his hands and Jordy’s Mimi is holding him in her arms. We will see him again. He was and will always be SO LOVED.
In lieu of cut flowers, the family would welcome perennial flowers to create a memory garden for Jordy.

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jordan lee archilbald “jordy”, 24 of jamestown nc was called to heaven on may 3, 2018. an informal gathering to celebrate the life of this precious soul will be held on tuesday, may 8th at 6:00 pm at his mother’s home, 205 forestdale dr jamestown nc 27282.
jordy will be remembered by all who loved him as having the most beautiful, loving, caring and tender heart. when jordy loved, he loved deeply. jordy was kind and so affectionate and made everyone feel important. jordy was special, that’s for sure and if we mentioned all that we have in our hearts, you would all be reading this for days. that’s how much we all loved our “baby boy”.
some of the things jordy loved most was large family gatherings, eating his “ma’s” good cooking, fun times with friends, playing with kensleigh and abri and his little brother jaidan, he loved his big brother josh and fishing with his younger brother jared and his cousin garrett. his dad, elmer was his hero. jordy had much love and respect for his grandparents kenneth and virginia manring and he knew that his aunt sissy worshiped the ground he walked on. jordy loved all of his family so very much.
jordy was charismatic and full of life. just being near him made others happy and people were drawn to him. his beautiful smile and that sparkle in his eyes would light up the room and his silly laugh will never be forgotten.
we will miss our precious jordy every day of our lives. we will continue to find comfort in knowing our god is a loving god and he has our boy in the palm of his hands and jordy’s mimi is holding him in her arms. we will see him again. he was and will always be so loved.
in lieu of cut flowers, the family would welcome perennial flowers to create a memory garden for jordy.


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What is the fifth wave?
The mid-January defeat in Congress of the Protect IP Act (PIPA) and its evil twin, the Stop Piracy Act (or SOPA), is a dramatic illustration of the decline of established authority in the face of a rebellious public. The authorities engaged in this particular farce were political and economic: a handful of senators and congressmen, and the organizational chieftains of the entertainment industry. The performance began with quiet murmurs behind drawn curtains, but ended with a pratfall-filled chase scene in the full light of day, worthy of the Marx Brothers.
The sponsoring politicians clearly believed this was a technical matter, to be settled among lawmakers and interested parties. It never occurred to them that anyone would be paying attention. For their part, representatives of the “creative” establishment felt entitled to reduce the web to something like an occupied country, and co-opt the Justice Department to secure their profits. It never occurred to them to question the outsourcing of their business needs to the government.
This being Washington DC, the line between political and corporate power was fuzzy.
According to Politico, Allison Halatei, former Deputy Chief of Staff to House Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith, and Lauren Pastarnack, a Senate Judiciary Committee Senior Aide, just accepted jobs with two of the lobbying firms backing SOPA and PIPA. Halatei and Pastarnack helped write the bills. Halataei is now the National Music Publisher’s Association chief liaison to Congress, and Pasternak is now the director of government relations for the MPAA.
The head of the MPAA is Chris Dodd, a former senator. By law, he is banned from lobbying Congress, but as sultan of the music publishers he can throw fistfuls of coins to his friends from a $100 million lobbying war chest.
PIPA/SOPA enjoyed support from the Republicans who run the House and the Democrats who run the Senate. It was a rare bipartisan effort, mantled in the undivided power and prestige of the federal legislature. That it collapsed so quickly, and in such a comic opera atmosphere, should be considered a symptom of our strange moment in history.
The dispute over SOPA is often framed as pitting Washington-savvy Hollywood against the naïfs of Silicon Valley. This characterization is by no means false. I applied it in my previous post on the subject, and it pretty accurately describes the early phases of the conflict.
But something changed. As the knowledgeable Yochai Benkler observes, it wasn’t Google or Facebook which orchestrated the bills’ astonishing reversal of fortune. It was the eruption into the process – typically sudden and unforeseen – of the hordes of an aroused public.
It turned out many people had been paying attention after all. Marketing campaigns by tech companies helped call attention to the problems with SOPA, but this was largely an organic movement, an internet thing. I don’t know much about the internet, but I know this: virality is unforeseeable. Marketing geniuses, deploying the sexiest technical applications, will fail to achieve it. Yet teenage kids reproducing images of kittens go viral in a trice.
The web is overwhelmingly populated by cute cat communities and their like. This is Ethan Zuckerman’s insight, not mine. Building on the idea, Zuckerman has advanced a “cute cat theory” of web activism: if you mess with the governance of the internet, you will get into serious political trouble at the point when you truly and really piss off the cute cat users – the multitudinous, normally apolitical public. That, in brief, is what happened to Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, and to SOPA’s sponsors in Congress.
Some tech companies, in fact, seemed dazed by the ferocity of the public’s reaction. Within a week of Godaddy’s announced support for SOPA, a user boycott had moved over 70,000 domains out of the company’s hosting site, forcing a clearly disoriented management to distance itself from the bill.
The effort to publicize the fight over PIPA/SOPA involved web activists like Rebecca MacKinnon and new media mavens like Jeff Jarvis, nonprofit entities like Wikipedia and multibillion-dollar outfits like Facebook. On 18 January, while Congress continued to ponder various versions of the two bills, Wikipedia, Reddit, and thousands of additional sites – including, let it be noted, the most popular cute cat location – went dark in protest. Other websites maintained service but made their displeasure known. Google, for example, conspicuously blacked out its logo.
First, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, a rising Republican star, took to Facebook, one of the vehicles for promoting opposition, to renounce a bill he had co-sponsored. Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who leads the G.O.P.’s Senate campaign efforts, used Facebook to urge his colleagues to slow the bill down. Senator Jim DeMint, Republican of South Carolina and a Tea Party favorite, announced his opposition on Twitter, which was already boiling over with anti-#SOPA and #PIPA fever.
Then trickle turned to flood — adding Senators Mark Kirk of Illinois and Roy Blunt of Missouri, and Representatives Lee Terry of Nebraska and Ben Quayle of Arizona. At least 10 senators and nearly twice that many House members announced their opposition.
“Thanks for all the calls, e-mails, and tweets. I will be opposing #SOPA and #PIPA,” Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, wrote in a Twitter message. Late Wednesday, Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa, the senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, withdrew his support for a bill he helped write.
Two days after the Wikipedia blackout, both PIPA and SOPA were withdrawn without ever coming up for a vote.
There are lessons from this struggle, for those with eyes to see. Political power sought control, rather than the imposition of any particular ideology. The web is mostly illegible to government. Those who have absorbed James C. Scott’s Seeing Like a State know that modern governments everywhere seek to transform the social landscape to make it more legible from the center. On this account, SOPA won’t be the last attempt to impose a policing regime on the web.
Political and business actors argued from authority, rather than the merits of the case. They suffered from tunnel vision, willfully ignoring the unintended consequences of patrolling the public’s means of communication on the web. Political players believed they worked within a club of friends. The entertainment industry looked at its business interests and saw a moral imperative. Neither expected opposition from outside their charmed circle, so neither could muster persuasive arguments when, to their complete surprise, that opposition materialized.
Established authority was blind to the information environment in which the public works and plays. It could not see where the revolt against SOPA came from. Authority emanates from hierarchical structures which once monopolized access to information and communication. Everything produced outside these structures appears worse than illegitimate: unreal. Dodd thus blamed his industry’s legislative disaster on “Internet companies” and their “ability to spread their message globally, without regulation or fact-checking.” He never saw the public that trounced him.
Finally, the nature of the conflict between authority and the public is what the Pentagon would call asymmetric: one is powerful and slow-moving, the other numerous and quicksilver. Principles of action diverge accordingly, with authority worshipping rank and orderly process, while the public, as public, displays informality and a contrarian streak sometimes verging on nihilism. With SOPA, authority tried to make the web more like itself. Disruptive change, I suspect, will soon flow in the opposite direction.

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what is the fifth wave?
the mid-january defeat in congress of the protect ip act (pipa) and its evil twin, the stop piracy act (or sopa), is a dramatic illustration of the decline of established authority in the face of a rebellious public. the authorities engaged in this particular farce were political and economic: a handful of senators and congressmen, and the organizational chieftains of the entertainment industry. the performance began with quiet murmurs behind drawn curtains, but ended with a pratfall-filled chase scene in the full light of day, worthy of the marx brothers.
the sponsoring politicians clearly believed this was a technical matter, to be settled among lawmakers and interested parties. it never occurred to them that anyone would be paying attention. for their part, representatives of the “creative” establishment felt entitled to reduce the web to something like an occupied country, and co-opt the justice department to secure their profits. it never occurred to them to question the outsourcing of their business needs to the government.
this being washington dc, the line between political and corporate power was fuzzy.
according to politico, allison halatei, former deputy chief of staff to house judiciary chairman lamar smith, and lauren pastarnack, a senate judiciary committee senior aide, just accepted jobs with two of the lobbying firms backing sopa and pipa. halatei and pastarnack helped write the bills. halataei is now the national music publisher’s association chief liaison to congress, and pasternak is now the director of government relations for the mpaa.
the head of the mpaa is chris dodd, a former senator. by law, he is banned from lobbying congress, but as sultan of the music publishers he can throw fistfuls of coins to his friends from a $100 million lobbying war chest.
pipa/sopa enjoyed support from the republicans who run the house and the democrats who run the senate. it was a rare bipartisan effort, mantled in the undivided power and prestige of the federal legislature. that it collapsed so quickly, and in such a comic opera atmosphere, should be considered a symptom of our strange moment in history.
the dispute over sopa is often framed as pitting washington-savvy hollywood against the naïfs of silicon valley. this characterization is by no means false. i applied it in my previous post on the subject, and it pretty accurately describes the early phases of the conflict.
but something changed. as the knowledgeable yochai benkler observes, it wasn’t google or facebook which orchestrated the bills’ astonishing reversal of fortune. it was the eruption into the process – typically sudden and unforeseen – of the hordes of an aroused public.
it turned out many people had been paying attention after all. marketing campaigns by tech companies helped call attention to the problems with sopa, but this was largely an organic movement, an internet thing. i don’t know much about the internet, but i know this: virality is unforeseeable. marketing geniuses, deploying the sexiest technical applications, will fail to achieve it. yet teenage kids reproducing images of kittens go viral in a trice.
the web is overwhelmingly populated by cute cat communities and their like. this is ethan zuckerman’s insight, not mine. building on the idea, zuckerman has advanced a “cute cat theory” of web activism: if you mess with the governance of the internet, you will get into serious political trouble at the point when you truly and really piss off the cute cat users – the multitudinous, normally apolitical public. that, in brief, is what happened to hosni mubarak in egypt, and to sopa’s sponsors in congress.
some tech companies, in fact, seemed dazed by the ferocity of the public’s reaction. within a week of godaddy’s announced support for sopa, a user boycott had moved over 70,000 domains out of the company’s hosting site, forcing a clearly disoriented management to distance itself from the bill.
the effort to publicize the fight over pipa/sopa involved web activists like rebecca mackinnon and new media mavens like jeff jarvis, nonprofit entities like wikipedia and multibillion-dollar outfits like facebook. on 18 january, while congress continued to ponder various versions of the two bills, wikipedia, reddit, and thousands of additional sites – including, let it be noted, the most popular cute cat location – went dark in protest. other websites maintained service but made their displeasure known. google, for example, conspicuously blacked out its logo.
first, senator marco rubio of florida, a rising republican star, took to facebook, one of the vehicles for promoting opposition, to renounce a bill he had co-sponsored. senator john cornyn of texas, who leads the g.o.p.’s senate campaign efforts, used facebook to urge his colleagues to slow the bill down. senator jim demint, republican of south carolina and a tea party favorite, announced his opposition on twitter, which was already boiling over with anti-#sopa and #pipa fever.
then trickle turned to flood — adding senators mark kirk of illinois and roy blunt of missouri, and representatives lee terry of nebraska and ben quayle of arizona. at least 10 senators and nearly twice that many house members announced their opposition.
“thanks for all the calls, e-mails, and tweets. i will be opposing #sopa and #pipa,” senator jeff merkley, democrat of oregon, wrote in a twitter message. late wednesday, senator charles e. grassley of iowa, the senior republican on the senate judiciary committee, withdrew his support for a bill he helped write.
two days after the wikipedia blackout, both pipa and sopa were withdrawn without ever coming up for a vote.
there are lessons from this struggle, for those with eyes to see. political power sought control, rather than the imposition of any particular ideology. the web is mostly illegible to government. those who have absorbed james c. scott’s seeing like a state know that modern governments everywhere seek to transform the social landscape to make it more legible from the center. on this account, sopa won’t be the last attempt to impose a policing regime on the web.
political and business actors argued from authority, rather than the merits of the case. they suffered from tunnel vision, willfully ignoring the unintended consequences of patrolling the public’s means of communication on the web. political players believed they worked within a club of friends. the entertainment industry looked at its business interests and saw a moral imperative. neither expected opposition from outside their charmed circle, so neither could muster persuasive arguments when, to their complete surprise, that opposition materialized.
established authority was blind to the information environment in which the public works and plays. it could not see where the revolt against sopa came from. authority emanates from hierarchical structures which once monopolized access to information and communication. everything produced outside these structures appears worse than illegitimate: unreal. dodd thus blamed his industry’s legislative disaster on “internet companies” and their “ability to spread their message globally, without regulation or fact-checking.” he never saw the public that trounced him.
finally, the nature of the conflict between authority and the public is what the pentagon would call asymmetric: one is powerful and slow-moving, the other numerous and quicksilver. principles of action diverge accordingly, with authority worshipping rank and orderly process, while the public, as public, displays informality and a contrarian streak sometimes verging on nihilism. with sopa, authority tried to make the web more like itself. disruptive change, i suspect, will soon flow in the opposite direction.


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Officers who followed a car zig-zagging down a Des Moines street before it crashed were surprised to find a 10-year-old boy at the wheel with his 7-year-old brother riding shotgun.
A 911 caller alerted police to a reckless driver a little before 8:30 a.m. Monday. Officers who spotted the car turned on their flashing lights while following it, but the curb-to-curb excursion didn’t end until the minor crash. Police say neither of the boys was hurt.
Sgt. Paul Parizek says the boys apparently were just out on a joy ride, and were heading nowhere in particular.

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officers who followed a car zig-zagging down a des moines street before it crashed were surprised to find a 10-year-old boy at the wheel with his 7-year-old brother riding shotgun.
a 911 caller alerted police to a reckless driver a little before 8:30 a.m. monday. officers who spotted the car turned on their flashing lights while following it, but the curb-to-curb excursion didn’t end until the minor crash. police say neither of the boys was hurt.
sgt. paul parizek says the boys apparently were just out on a joy ride, and were heading nowhere in particular.


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2. What is machine code?
3. Storing opcodes in memory.
4. The space invader program.
5. A few useful routines.
This page was last modified on 17 December 2010, at 18:52.

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2. what is machine code?
3. storing opcodes in memory.
4. the space invader program.
5. a few useful routines.
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text: Showcase your treasured photo with this eye catching, table top frame. This frame surrounds your photo with dramatic, hand tooled, German silver and four pieces of coral colored stones. The vintage finish and hieroglyphic design gives interest to the frame without distracting from your photo. Can be displayed vertically or horizontally. A perfect gift to yourself or someone special in your life!

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From 3rd STORY come this versatile Cotton slub knit dress. 9130. This is a wonderful versatile comfy dress. Casual enough for weekends and comfy enough to slip on after work when you get home. Nice short sleeves good length will sit just on or below knee on most people.
Back hem slightly longer with side splits.

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from 3rd story come this versatile cotton slub knit dress. 9130. this is a wonderful versatile comfy dress. casual enough for weekends and comfy enough to slip on after work when you get home. nice short sleeves good length will sit just on or below knee on most people.
back hem slightly longer with side splits.


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It’s never too early to consider protection of your intellectual property or to consider where things stand with your business as you start up or continue forward, grow, and mature.
It all starts with the conception of your idea and how you are going to implement it in your business. The next step is figuring out what exactly you have conceived. You may have heard this called an “IP Audit,” but really it is an overall evaluation of what you have, who owns it, and whether it is protected — or even worth protecting. Is it a patentable subject matter? Do you have a trademark, design, or know-how to be concerned about?
Are there business interests in seeking protections?
What are the best ways to use those resources?
What are the chances of securing the protections?
What’s the potential for a pivot and would those protections be valuable if you go in a different direction?
What are third parties doing and what are investors looking for?
Once you’ve weighed these and other factors that may come up, you craft a plan, and put that plan into action. Then make sure to monitor that plan, keep track of any business, product, or service developments, and reflect on how they fit in with your plan — and address any concerns along the way. It’s really an ongoing process.
The path from the conception of your idea to the protection of your intellectual property is a journey you should not take alone. Even the preliminary audit requires expert knowledge to ensure that you do not put all of your effort into a patent that may not be central to your business etc. A qualified intellectual property attorney can work with you throughout the process, from conception to potential enforcement. For more information, contact me.

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it’s never too early to consider protection of your intellectual property or to consider where things stand with your business as you start up or continue forward, grow, and mature.
it all starts with the conception of your idea and how you are going to implement it in your business. the next step is figuring out what exactly you have conceived. you may have heard this called an “ip audit,” but really it is an overall evaluation of what you have, who owns it, and whether it is protected — or even worth protecting. is it a patentable subject matter? do you have a trademark, design, or know-how to be concerned about?
are there business interests in seeking protections?
what are the best ways to use those resources?
what are the chances of securing the protections?
what’s the potential for a pivot and would those protections be valuable if you go in a different direction?
what are third parties doing and what are investors looking for?
once you’ve weighed these and other factors that may come up, you craft a plan, and put that plan into action. then make sure to monitor that plan, keep track of any business, product, or service developments, and reflect on how they fit in with your plan — and address any concerns along the way. it’s really an ongoing process.
the path from the conception of your idea to the protection of your intellectual property is a journey you should not take alone. even the preliminary audit requires expert knowledge to ensure that you do not put all of your effort into a patent that may not be central to your business etc. a qualified intellectual property attorney can work with you throughout the process, from conception to potential enforcement. for more information, contact me.


text: A t-shirt made just for Cedar Vale, KS. Printed with soft hand, water-based inks on a natural-colored unisex t-shirt. Ink has a muted, non-vibrant look for a throw-back effect. Designed and printed with pride in Ann Arbor, Michigan with a retro color palette, and available for most cities, towns, and villages in the United States!

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Stiff sole ensures excellent power transfer.
A bit heavy for the price.
The latest update of this old standard improves on past versions while keeping the fit that Specialized is known for.
In the interest of full disclosure, I’ll admit that I am a Specialized fan-boy where shoes are concerned. I have worn their shoes since the mid-nineties and have always appreciated their fit. Especially since the advent of BG, their Body Geometry approach to biomechanics, the shoes seemed to be tailor-made for my feet. Speaking of my feet, I should also disclose something about them. I measure out at an 11D. My feet are medium volume, have an average to mildly narrow heel but are wide at the ball of the foot, especially on the outside at the fifth metatarsal. Most footwear, whether it is a pair of dress shoes, ski boots or cycling shoes, tend to squeeze my fifth metatarsal. Specialized shoes don’t do this. It’s almost as if they modeled their last on my foot. Since fit is the single most important factor in selecting a shoe, you can probably appreciate why I like Specialized shoes so much. Enough about my feet; let’s move on to the shoes.
The Pro MTB shoe sits near the top of Specialized’s off-road line, just below the flagship S-works and S-works EVO MTB shoes. The Pro MTB features two Velcro and one buckle strap which is a pretty common configuration these days as well as being more mud-tolerant than Boa systems. The upper is a combination of a synthetic leather called Micromatrix and nylon mesh. Specialized rates the carbon fiber mid-sole as a 10 on a stiffness scale that maxes out at 12.
And stiff they certainly are. In fact, I would not want them any stiffer. On steep run-ups, I had to tighten down the straps to a borderline uncomfortable degree to minimize heel lift. A full length race with shoes this tight would leave my feet tingling. I preferred to leave them a little looser and suffer the heel lift. Fortunately, the entire heel pocket is lined with synthetic leather which will wear better than the nylon mesh found in cheaper shoes. The stiff soles were appreciated on high power, out-of-the-saddle efforts up steep hills and never gave me hot spots on longer training rides.
While I had mud-clogging problems with the previous generation of Specialized buckles, the 2010 version as well as the 2011 version tested here feature a buckle design that is immune. After repeated dunkings in mud bogs, I was able to easily release the buckles. In fact the “D-link” strap is the engineering gem of this shoe. It is adjustable on both ends so that you can center the comfortable pad over the instep of your foot whether you have a low, medium or high volume foot. On the medial side, a new concealed tool-free adjustment system is easy to fine-tune and holds fast when buckled down. There was one occasion where the strap seemed to adjust itself when packed in a bag on the way to a race. Be sure to check the strap adjustment whenever you pull them out of your gear bag.
The “D-link” strap works in tandem with a new tongue design that magically combines ventilation and stiffness which transfers the force of the strap to a wider area. During cyclocross season, I’m not so concerned about the ventilation aspect of the tongue, but the way Specialized has designed it to spread the load is impressive.
What is not impressive is the weight. While the size 45 shoes I tested were three sizes larger than those that Specialized weighed, they are over 100 grams or a quarter pound heavier. I never felt weighed down by them but for a pair of shoes that cost $300 with tax, I expect them to wow me in the weight department.
Despite that minor issue, Specialized has continued to improve on a very impressive shoe that is well-designed, well-manufactured and does what it’s supposed to do.

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stiff sole ensures excellent power transfer.
a bit heavy for the price.
the latest update of this old standard improves on past versions while keeping the fit that specialized is known for.
in the interest of full disclosure, i’ll admit that i am a specialized fan-boy where shoes are concerned. i have worn their shoes since the mid-nineties and have always appreciated their fit. especially since the advent of bg, their body geometry approach to biomechanics, the shoes seemed to be tailor-made for my feet. speaking of my feet, i should also disclose something about them. i measure out at an 11d. my feet are medium volume, have an average to mildly narrow heel but are wide at the ball of the foot, especially on the outside at the fifth metatarsal. most footwear, whether it is a pair of dress shoes, ski boots or cycling shoes, tend to squeeze my fifth metatarsal. specialized shoes don’t do this. it’s almost as if they modeled their last on my foot. since fit is the single most important factor in selecting a shoe, you can probably appreciate why i like specialized shoes so much. enough about my feet; let’s move on to the shoes.
the pro mtb shoe sits near the top of specialized’s off-road line, just below the flagship s-works and s-works evo mtb shoes. the pro mtb features two velcro and one buckle strap which is a pretty common configuration these days as well as being more mud-tolerant than boa systems. the upper is a combination of a synthetic leather called micromatrix and nylon mesh. specialized rates the carbon fiber mid-sole as a 10 on a stiffness scale that maxes out at 12.
and stiff they certainly are. in fact, i would not want them any stiffer. on steep run-ups, i had to tighten down the straps to a borderline uncomfortable degree to minimize heel lift. a full length race with shoes this tight would leave my feet tingling. i preferred to leave them a little looser and suffer the heel lift. fortunately, the entire heel pocket is lined with synthetic leather which will wear better than the nylon mesh found in cheaper shoes. the stiff soles were appreciated on high power, out-of-the-saddle efforts up steep hills and never gave me hot spots on longer training rides.
while i had mud-clogging problems with the previous generation of specialized buckles, the 2010 version as well as the 2011 version tested here feature a buckle design that is immune. after repeated dunkings in mud bogs, i was able to easily release the buckles. in fact the “d-link” strap is the engineering gem of this shoe. it is adjustable on both ends so that you can center the comfortable pad over the instep of your foot whether you have a low, medium or high volume foot. on the medial side, a new concealed tool-free adjustment system is easy to fine-tune and holds fast when buckled down. there was one occasion where the strap seemed to adjust itself when packed in a bag on the way to a race. be sure to check the strap adjustment whenever you pull them out of your gear bag.
the “d-link” strap works in tandem with a new tongue design that magically combines ventilation and stiffness which transfers the force of the strap to a wider area. during cyclocross season, i’m not so concerned about the ventilation aspect of the tongue, but the way specialized has designed it to spread the load is impressive.
what is not impressive is the weight. while the size 45 shoes i tested were three sizes larger than those that specialized weighed, they are over 100 grams or a quarter pound heavier. i never felt weighed down by them but for a pair of shoes that cost $300 with tax, i expect them to wow me in the weight department.
despite that minor issue, specialized has continued to improve on a very impressive shoe that is well-designed, well-manufactured and does what it’s supposed to do.


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All nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court agreed with the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and refused to widen the scope of the federal Clean Water Act. In PPL Montana, LLC v. Montana, the Court February 22 unanimously declined to expand the definition of what is considered “navigable” under federal law. The ruling removes a road block that could have needlessly delayed transportation improvements.
ARTBA joined with eight other industry associations in filing a brief, urging the Court to overturn a lower court holding that the entire span of three rivers in Montana was “navigable” because certain remote sections are used for recreational purposes.
For purposes of transportation development, once something is considered “navigable” it is under federal control, and subject to the permitting authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers. An expanded definition of “navigability” could have resulted in a scenario where the EPA and Corps would have the option of exerting jurisdiction over roadside ditches, potentially adding years to already expansive review and approval process for transportation infrastructure projects that are needed for increased mobility and improved safety.
For 20 years, ARTBA has been the transportation design and construction industry’s primary legal advocate. The association has a second case before the Supreme Court relating to the Clean Water Act, with a ruling expected later this year. Two additional ARTBA-supported Clean Water Act cases are pending in the federal courts. In total, ARTBA’s efforts have allowed nearly $50 billion in approved—yet challenged—state, regional and local transportation projects and plans to move forward since 1993.
The full text of the association’s brief can be found in the “current advocacy efforts” section of www.artba.org.

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all nine justices on the u.s. supreme court agreed with the american road & transportation builders association (artba) and refused to widen the scope of the federal clean water act. in ppl montana, llc v. montana, the court february 22 unanimously declined to expand the definition of what is considered “navigable” under federal law. the ruling removes a road block that could have needlessly delayed transportation improvements.
artba joined with eight other industry associations in filing a brief, urging the court to overturn a lower court holding that the entire span of three rivers in montana was “navigable” because certain remote sections are used for recreational purposes.
for purposes of transportation development, once something is considered “navigable” it is under federal control, and subject to the permitting authority of the u.s. environmental protection agency and the army corps of engineers. an expanded definition of “navigability” could have resulted in a scenario where the epa and corps would have the option of exerting jurisdiction over roadside ditches, potentially adding years to already expansive review and approval process for transportation infrastructure projects that are needed for increased mobility and improved safety.
for 20 years, artba has been the transportation design and construction industry’s primary legal advocate. the association has a second case before the supreme court relating to the clean water act, with a ruling expected later this year. two additional artba-supported clean water act cases are pending in the federal courts. in total, artba’s efforts have allowed nearly $50 billion in approved—yet challenged—state, regional and local transportation projects and plans to move forward since 1993.
the full text of the association’s brief can be found in the “current advocacy efforts” section of www.artba.org.


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Noted Catholic inspirational speaker Greg Wasinski shared some thoughts with AM 1260 The Rock business members and advertisers at the second AM 1260 The Rock Business Member Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, June 19th. The event, hosted by Cornerstone of Hope in Independence, allowed Catholic business leaders to network, share some fellowship, and gain insights into living our lives in the image of Christ within the day-to-day demands of their business life.
If you are a Catholic business owner and would like to have a presence on Catholic radio, click on business support for information on becoming a business member and for our commercial advertising rates. We would love to include you among the many businesses who are making new connections with their messages on AM 1260 The Rock.

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noted catholic inspirational speaker greg wasinski shared some thoughts with am 1260 the rock business members and advertisers at the second am 1260 the rock business member networking breakfast on tuesday, june 19th. the event, hosted by cornerstone of hope in independence, allowed catholic business leaders to network, share some fellowship, and gain insights into living our lives in the image of christ within the day-to-day demands of their business life.
if you are a catholic business owner and would like to have a presence on catholic radio, click on business support for information on becoming a business member and for our commercial advertising rates. we would love to include you among the many businesses who are making new connections with their messages on am 1260 the rock.


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Individuals working to manage engagement throughout the employee lifecycle.
Explore ways to increase employee effectiveness by aligning engagement initiatives with your organizational goals and culture. Examine a broad range of employee engagement concepts to identify drivers and barriers. Identify and apply techniques to integrate and engage employees at key career milestones.
- Recognize the importance of employee engagement as it relates to your management team, HR strategy, and overall organizational culture.
- Define your engagement HR strategy based on organizational vision and goals.
- Recognize the difference between employee engagement and job satisfaction.
- Apply motivation techniques during key employee milestones to gauge and respond to employee engagement levels.
Maximum capacity reached for Employee Engagement: Influencing Workplace Culture. What would you like to do?

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individuals working to manage engagement throughout the employee lifecycle.
explore ways to increase employee effectiveness by aligning engagement initiatives with your organizational goals and culture. examine a broad range of employee engagement concepts to identify drivers and barriers. identify and apply techniques to integrate and engage employees at key career milestones.
- recognize the importance of employee engagement as it relates to your management team, hr strategy, and overall organizational culture.
- define your engagement hr strategy based on organizational vision and goals.
- recognize the difference between employee engagement and job satisfaction.
- apply motivation techniques during key employee milestones to gauge and respond to employee engagement levels.
maximum capacity reached for employee engagement: influencing workplace culture. what would you like to do?


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Cassi is a wonderful peachy-pink creme! As you all know, I normally don't wear pink, but the peach tones in this polish make it way more wearable for me! It also helps that it has that gold shimmer I love so much! I didn't like this polish so much in the bottle. The shimmer looked like those iridescent shimmers that make polishes look more cool toned; however on the nail, the shimmer is a lovely gold that gives the polish a flattering warm tone!
Other swatches online indicate that this is a really sheer polish, but while I thought it was a little on the sheer side for a Zoya, it reached opacity for me in 3 coats. However, my nails are tiny nubbins right now, so I don't have any problems with VNL obviously.

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cassi is a wonderful peachy-pink creme! as you all know, i normally don't wear pink, but the peach tones in this polish make it way more wearable for me! it also helps that it has that gold shimmer i love so much! i didn't like this polish so much in the bottle. the shimmer looked like those iridescent shimmers that make polishes look more cool toned; however on the nail, the shimmer is a lovely gold that gives the polish a flattering warm tone!
other swatches online indicate that this is a really sheer polish, but while i thought it was a little on the sheer side for a zoya, it reached opacity for me in 3 coats. however, my nails are tiny nubbins right now, so i don't have any problems with vnl obviously.


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Michael Schumacher - a seven-time Formula One world champion is "not bedridden or living on tubes", it has been reported as new details about his recovery emerge.
It's nearly five years (December 29, 2013) since the 50 year old hit his head on a rock while skiing with his then 14-year-old son Mick in Meribel in the French Alps.
The multiple head injuries caused blood clots which were not entirely removed by doctors because of the extent of the injury.
He was placed into a medically induced coma to aid recovery from the accident, and he was gradually brought out of the coma in April of 2014.
Schumacher is believed to be receiving nursing and physiotherapy care at an estimated cost of more than £50,000 (Sh6.4m) a week.
According to The Daily Mail via German magazine Bravo, Schumacher is to be moved to a clinic in Dallas, Texas because he is claimed to be either intubated or bedridden.
Mark Weeks, the director, told the magazine: "We have a lot of experience with patients who are suffering this kind of trauma.
Schumacher‘s family have always remained tight-lipped about the German’s condition leaving his fans in the dark about his health.
Currently Schumacher is being cared for by a team of medical experts at his luxury home in Gland near Lake Geneva in Switzerland.

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michael schumacher - a seven-time formula one world champion is "not bedridden or living on tubes", it has been reported as new details about his recovery emerge.
it's nearly five years (december 29, 2013) since the 50 year old hit his head on a rock while skiing with his then 14-year-old son mick in meribel in the french alps.
the multiple head injuries caused blood clots which were not entirely removed by doctors because of the extent of the injury.
he was placed into a medically induced coma to aid recovery from the accident, and he was gradually brought out of the coma in april of 2014.
schumacher is believed to be receiving nursing and physiotherapy care at an estimated cost of more than £50,000 (sh6.4m) a week.
according to the daily mail via german magazine bravo, schumacher is to be moved to a clinic in dallas, texas because he is claimed to be either intubated or bedridden.
mark weeks, the director, told the magazine: "we have a lot of experience with patients who are suffering this kind of trauma.
schumacher‘s family have always remained tight-lipped about the german’s condition leaving his fans in the dark about his health.
currently schumacher is being cared for by a team of medical experts at his luxury home in gland near lake geneva in switzerland.


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BBQ and Refreshments will be available from 12:30pm.
All members and non-members, adults and juniors are welcome to come along and play some tennis and find out about the club. Colin Dunbar our qualified coach will be available to give some tips on improving your game and to advise on coaching sessions that are currently available. Rackets and balls are provided.
For more information please contact Michael Goldie (committee member) on 07734 073397 .

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bbq and refreshments will be available from 12:30pm.
all members and non-members, adults and juniors are welcome to come along and play some tennis and find out about the club. colin dunbar our qualified coach will be available to give some tips on improving your game and to advise on coaching sessions that are currently available. rackets and balls are provided.
for more information please contact michael goldie (committee member) on 07734 073397 .


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GospelBreed.com is an online platform that delivers Christian Relationship Stories, Gospel Songs and Educative Articles among others.
Our ultimate goal is to breed kingdom champions by propelling you to act and become the person that God intends you to be.
Stay glued to us and You’ll get that inspirational thought that will spur you to greatness….

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gospelbreed.com is an online platform that delivers christian relationship stories, gospel songs and educative articles among others.
our ultimate goal is to breed kingdom champions by propelling you to act and become the person that god intends you to be.
stay glued to us and you’ll get that inspirational thought that will spur you to greatness….