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The Dow hit a record high. What’s behind the jump? And what’s the big picture economic message?
Yowza, yowza. The headlines are big and splashy: The Dow has roared back. Twice this week, it’s topped old record highs going back to ‘oh-seven’ –in the days just before the Great Recession.
After all the dire sequester warnings, it’s a good omen, right? Can we dare hope that if stock market investors are feeling good, something good is finally happening to our economy?
Are the jobs coming back? Will our 401ks start growing like fatted calves? Well, life isn’t simple and neither is the economy.
This hour, On Point: We talk markets, the economy and hopes for the future.
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Time Magazine "The reality is probably much less exciting. 'Investors should curb their enthusiasm,' s:"
Chicago Tribune "Ric Edelmanaid one of his clients called this week and asked him to send $62,500 because he had decided to buy a Porsche. ."
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Summary. Ryan assigns a poetry presentation, the kind of which usually blows up in someone's face on shows like this. Silver is still on the love crazy train and she wants to show a film with her love poem. Since Teacher Ryan thinks that she's just excited about her project, he agrees.
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- "Auctioneer" by The Broken West
- "Gymnopedies, No. 1" by Erik Satie
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Picking up the pieces and developing a plan for the rest of the year and beyond is no easy feat. There are no "best practices" to rely on. There isn't a playbook to follow. Each business was and is currently being impacted differently, based on factors like industry, geography or workforce mix. And there's no telling what's to come in the future. Today we're kicking off a three-part blog series aimed at helping contingent workforce owners navigate through these unprecedented, challenging times. But our goal is to do more than simply sum up how devastating this pandemic has been or offer up a few generic how-to's on getting back on track. We're tackling the issue from start to finish. In this first post, we're focusing on the now. What needs to happen immediately to get your business through this uncertainty safely and effectively?And what can you do to lay the groundwork for a successful workforce strategy, no matter how the business environment shifts?
Shifting your business operations quickly requires the right workforce. The labor needs of organizations are all over the map, based in part on where they are in the world and whether they are considered essential or non-essential. Many industries experienced unprecedented increases in demand, like hospitals, grocery stores and logistics companies. Some industries were forced to shut down immediately, including retai. Others had to change their business model overnight, such as restaurants who eliminated dine-in service but continued to offer carry out and delivery. No matter which of these three groups your business falls under, you need to make swift workforc contend with a future that's still uncertain. Staffing up. Do you know where your talent gaps are and how to fill them in terms of skills and numbers of workers?Do you need to bring on all new workers, or do you have talent in different geographies that can be redeployed to your locations with a greater need?Can you tap into similar workers laid off from jobs in your top markets?Can any of the work switch from in person to remote in order to open up your talent pool?Staffing downduce staff, do you know which workers to terminate?Do you know which mission-critical work is being done by which type of worker?If you need to cut in-person work but can still maintain them in a remote capacity, are they able to do so?Do they have the right equipment and system access?
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Throw Momma from the Train is a 1987 English-language Comedy Crime film written by Stu Silver and directed by Danny Devito and produced by Larry Brezner.ead. Who will pull it off?. Throw momma from the train features Danny Devito, Billy Crystal, Anne Ramsey, Kim Greist, Kate Mulgrew, Branford Marsalis and Robert Walker. The music was composed by David Newman. Cinematography was done by Barry Sonnenfeld and editing by Michael Jablow. 1th December 1987. The Film was successful at box office. Throw Momma from the TrainOrion Pictures.
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scheme, Ramesh said while the Centre had the option to stop
release of money, he did not favour it.
and no state government agrees to it. He said the third option
evolved then was to hold a CAG audit, after consultations with
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under first phase, habitations ranging between 600 and 799
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be covered under the PMSGY, Ramesh said there was a resource
crunch as only Rs 20,000 crore has been allocated for it.
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The Romans eat in a way that is nearly hidden from the tourist. Their meals are heavy on offal and first-course pasta dishes.
Italian cookbook author Anna Gosetti della Salda boldly declared “la cucina romana doesn’t exist,” but I’m not sure I agree. She goes on to explain that it can’t be said to exist because “no Roman ever created those masterpieces of culinary art that are the pride of almost all other regional cuisines of Italy. Despite this the fact remains incontestable that you eat well in Rome and the food is good and almost everywhere.”
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A source close to 2017’s hottest romance — the genetically blessed pairing of retired Yankee Alex Rodriguez and singer-actress Jennifer Lopez — told The Post that the two have bonded over, among other things, a mutual love of the 1983 Shannon hit “Let the Music Play.”
One of the biggest supporters of the romantic pairing is Lopez’s mother, Guadalupe, who raised her brood of three daughters in the Castle Hill section of The Bronx. A family source said that “Mama Lo” is a “huge Yankees fan. She loves [A-Rod].”
As Lopez told Hola!USA,They really help each other,” a Lopez confidante said. “She’s learning more about business [from him] and he’s learning more about entertainment [from her].”the Queens set of her NBC television series, “Shades of Blue.”
Although the family source laughed and noted that Lopez “doesn’t really have a type,” there is one thing they all have in common. “[They’re] strong family men,” the insider said. “Pretty much every guy she’s dated has had a good relationship with his parents and his family.”
Ultimately, the couple decided their own money wasn’t enough. They teamed up with Lopez’s ex-husband Anthony to put together the “One Voice: Somos Live!”
So is there a multi-carat ring coming soon?. “They’re not engaged yet,” the family source said. “But they are excited to be moving forward together.”
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A larger device makes everything about getting a shot more difficult, so anticipation begins early. There are technical questions you begin to answer when packing your gear, along with a vision about what you hope to capture. For those who do not use film, try to imagine also choosing what to load the camera with!
Maybe for the first time in eighteen months the level of positivity surrounding our team has dropped a notch?
Things have become somewhat chaotic on the Fanzine front. This issue for example, had to go to Mister Printer earlier than I would have wanted. It has come out in midweek and all because I’ve got a holiday booked; one that will see me in Spain when the derby takes place on a Monday night. Not looking for any sympathy or anything like that, but it’s a long overdue holiday and one that has been cancelled three times. So hopefully it goes down well with you – the Fanzine not my holiday – and I can start planning Issue 262. Wouldn’t it be a great feeling if the League is done business by then?
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Timeline: This is a slump generator for me. You’ve been going along well for two weeks on your preferred timeline but then the ideas slow to a trickle. Why not jump in time, either forward or backward, and write out of sequence? Where will your MC be in five years? What were they like as a child? What would their lives look like if their fondest wishes came true! Or their worst nightmare? These time jump scenes might come into an earlier or later part of your plot, but it’s also okay if you don’t use them at all. Consider it time well spent in getting to know your character even better, which will allow you more avenues of creativity as you continue.
Break Time: Last but not least, it pays to take breaks from your project. It may seem counterintuitive in the last two weeks of JuNoWriMo, especially if you’re still in need of writing a lot of words, to take more frequent short breaks, but it can be the word-saving recharge you need. After writing or reading for a long period of time, my brain can turn to mush and my productivity takes a nosedive. There’s nothing as mentally rejuvenating than getting away from it for some movement or an unrelated task. Just stretching can help so much! It’s time well spent when you return to your project with a new burst of energy.
Next PostNext Pep Talk Week #4: Do Something Brave For JuNoWriMo!
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Judith Woods talks to Patrick Dempsey, about his passion for motor racing, and discovers that ihis marriage
By Judith Woods 16 April 2015 • 07:05 am
Patrick Dempsey, American actor and amateur racing driver at Silverstone. Credit: Photo: Jeff Gilbert/The Telegraph
Dempsey, 49, flew in last night on the red eye from LA after finishing the eleventh season finale of Grey’s Anatomy and went straight to the track. But not to play a role, or even spectate; , in comparison to which, F1 is a boy racer’s sprint.
“This is a big adventure for me,” says Dempsey. “I’ve not been here before but I love Silverstone; the way the weather is changing constantly and the baby lambs in the fields all around are a reminder that spring has arrived.”
He may have been taking those corners at 165 miles an hour, but he still noticed spring and, yes, clocked the lambs. And not just the lambs. The baby lambs. No wonder his nickname is Dr McDreamy. Wow.
“I was being strategic,” he deadpans, with a slow grin. “But don’t tell anyone. Please.”
Patrick Dempsey,in Greys Anatomy
Patrick Dempsey in Greys Anatomy
“Grey’s Anatomy has been an amazing ride and I’ll be forever grateful; it has a real magic to it,” he says. “There are so many elements that work well; the cast, the music, the editing. “But after three straight months filming, the rest of this year is 100 per cent focused on driving. At this level you have to be completely committed and I want to see just how good I can get.”
“Ah, but not fast enough,” he quips, somehow managing to combine an American megawatt smile with an un-American note of self deprecation. “I missed the pre-season training because of filming although the crew did a great job of getting me out in time.
“But I can assure you, I finished my surgical procedure before I left for the airport.”
That’s a relief. Not least to the patient. Later I learn he made a respectable fifth place at Silverstone. It is clear that he is no sporting dilettante. Dempsey fully intends to pursue two professions.
“I had three or four things offered to me this year and I looked at the scripts and asked myself whether they would move the bar for me in my professional life. The answer was ‘No’,” he says. “I see no reason why I can’t combine acting and racing.”
Dempsey, who grew up in Maine, was a ski racer as a youngster and tipped for the Olympics. But life – acting - got in the way and his career took off in a different direction. Hlearned to adapt by memorising his scripts off by heart. W
“It,” He refuses to comment – that all-terrain smile fixed firmly in place – and his minder interjects.
Dempsey is a father of three; his daughter Tallulah is “14 going on 21” and twins Sullivan and Darby are eight years old. They are he says, great kids. “Very competitive!”. Which is a thing only a competitive parent would deem a compliment.
“Work-life balance is a constant refinement,” he says. “It’s about perfecting yourself over your lifetime; I tried in the past to bring the kids along but it’s difficult now to disrupt their schooling. Being away is a sacrifice, but it’s important for them to know that they should follow their dreams like I do.”
READ: Le Mans: 24 hours of extreme racing
“When you go fast, everything slows down and you stop thinking and you’re completely present,” muses Dempsey. “The challenge is to clear the mind and not allow anything to affect you emotionally; you can’t think about the past or the future and that’s a great way to live your life. It carries over when I’m not at the track. I. The truth is in your lap time; the data doesn’t lie; you can measure your improvements.”
But into every life a little rain must fall and he has Jeremy Clarkson - or the BBC depending on your point of view - to blame for that; Dempsey was due to battle for supremacy on Top Gear as its ‘Star in a reasonably-priced car’, but now the BBC show has been axed.
“Everybody wanted to do that show,” he says. “The three presenters have a magic about them; they are complete lunatics but in a beautiful way, doing outrageous things in cars. Youquite remarkable.”
“I’d love to meet Jeremy Clarkson,” he says. “It was genius - poetic - the way the show ended. I was surprised it didn’t happen sooner, but I have a feeling it will reappear on another channel.”
“Paul Newman was a great driver and took time to develop himself. If McQueen had been able to race more could have been very good,” he says. “Those guys are so iconic in so many different ways and to be mentioned in same sentence is enough of an honour.”
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About SDK maintaining a credential wallet that holds end user's HLF credentials, I didnot find any material on it. I guess the DApp uses the credntials in the wallet to check the ID of endusers? Is the transaction proposal then signed by the DApp and submitted to Fabric? If so, we must trust the DApp.
About the restful API, an enduser must send a proposal to a server, what is the server that handles the proposal and where the server is running?
At 2019-12-06 00:19:27, "Nikhil E Gupta" wrote:
Cc: Nicholas Zanutim , "fabric@..."
Subject: [EXTERNAL] 回复:[Hyperledger Fabric] identity authentication
more specificly,I want to authenticate requestor id in chaincode. this provide more freedom for enduser.
抄送: Nicholas Zanutim , fabric@...
主 题: Re: [Hyperledger Fabric] identity authentication
I had a similar situation earlier this year.
The Fabric SDKs contain support for maintaining a credential wallet that holds end user's HLF credentials.
If you have an architecture similar to:
Mobile App-> REST API->HLF Peer
Then, the REST API layer can be used to translate from a security token embedded in API requests to credentials that the blockchain network will understand (ie, PKI an X509 private public key pairs).
See [1] for an example.
Our requirements eventually shifted to an "application" id being recorded in the blockchain. So, we just issued a "system identity" that the REST API layer's SDK used for all peer interaction. So, that ended up being much simpler.
I honestly don't like the solution where the server-side app has to maintain a credential wallet that contains all registered users HLF credentials, but that does seem cleaner than having every mobile app instance issued a set of HLF credentials and directly communicating with the blockchain network. Note, I haven't seen anyone or anything pitching that architecture, but it would probably be the only alternative.
For authentication of end users on the mobile, app I'd recommend using OpenId Connect's Authorization Code Grant with a Public Client. Use one of the numerous IdaaS (Identity as a Service) Providers available today. If OIDC is used in this manner, you also get an OAuth2 access token that can be cached in the mobile app (and refreshed as needed) and included with API calls (authorization header) to the REST API layer. An API Gateway can be used to handle authentication, authorization, request validation, and other typical concerns of API Security. All the major cloud hosting platforms offer an API Gateway solution that would do this out-of-the-box, the previous poster mentioned Kong, Apigee is another. There are a bunch of others.
On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 6:24 PM qs meng wrote:
the identity be authentocated by fabric. if the kong runs outside the fabric, its result of ID authenticate is not accepted by fabric.
I want to authenate the requestor in the fabric.
收件人: fabric@..., qs meng
You can use Kong Service manager with JWT or any other form of authentication to access the services that submit transactions to the Fabric network. In this case, the user certificate must be present with the services
Em terça-feira, 3 de dezembro de 2019 10:08:44 BRT, qs meng escreveu:
In the current fabric design, the client app is the use of Fabric. Running a client app is a heavy cost for a mobilephone user. We design a payment system, where a user can sign a payment request with his/her private key, submit it to a client app and then to Fabric.
A problem exists that how the identity of the user or requestor can be authenticated? Can anyone give me some suggestions?
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Online workshop and conference: Mass Housing and Climate Change, Challenges and Solutions (EUD, Strelka KB, ISOCARP Institute and WUC) – ISOCARP Institute
Online Workshop and Conference: Mass Housing and Climate Change, Challenges and Solutions, organized by the EU Delegation to Russia, Strelka KB, ISOCARP Institute and the World Urban Campaign (UN-Habitat).
In Russia, approximately 70 million people live in mass housing units, the vast majority of which was built during the Soviet time, with little consideration for climate change and sustainability. This housing stock is in dire need of refurbishment today. However, Russia is not an exception. Mass housing units were erected both in Western and Eastern Europe in the second half of the 20th century, as well as on all continents. The stock of mass housing worldwide is so huge that it cannot be replaced in the foreseeable future for ecological, economic and social reasons; and it keeps on growing today. Mass housing units should be considered an opportunity for developers, architects and planners, as good solutions bear the potential to be reproduced worldwide. Their modernization could have a significant impact in the fight against climate change.
The practical workshop is designed to bring forward solutions to regenerate mass housing units in the context of climate change. Participants will have the opportunity to work on a theoretical case study using the actual data from four locations in the world.
The conference will bring professionals from the EU, UN-Habitat, ISOCARP, Strelka KB and others, who will share their experience on the challenges and solutions to address the inadequacy of mass housing in a changing climate. It will feature, among others:
– Didier Vancutsem, Director at the ISOCARP Institute
– Christophe Lalande, head of the housing division at UN-Habitat
– Hilmar von Lojewski, councillor at the German Association of Cities (Städtetag)
– Christophe Hutin, architect
– Michaela Kauer, Director of the Brussels Liaison Office of the City of Vienna and coordinator of the EU Urban Agenda Housing Partnership
– Ekaterina Maleeva, project director at Strelka KB
– Alexandra Chechetkina, managing director at Strelka KB
The results of this event will be further presented online at the COP-26 on November 10th.
To participate to the workshop, please register here:
MASS HOUSING AND CLIMATE CHANGE ONLINE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION (typeform.com)
To participate to the conference, please register here:
MASS HOUSING AND CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (typeform.com)
For further information, please find the link to the official website of the event:
Strelka KB: Masshousing and climate change. Challenges and solutions — Homepage (strelka-kb.com)
The project has been supported by the European Union Delegation in Russia.
WAVE Living Lab in Bacoli, Italy
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A number of angels also put money in the round, including Js and Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen. The investment brings Nowports’ totalinitial — with an emphasis on SMEs — improve the import processs for, and provides financing, to its clients.
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Brothersoft Editor: Measuring your glucose level can help you and your doctor control diabetes and its many complications. We suggest that persons with diabetes begin keeping a Daily Log of their glucose readings. It's a : the ideal glucose levels are: 70 to 130 mg/dL (4 to 7 mmol/L) before meals, and less than 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L) 1 to 2 hours after a meal.
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T equipment available on the market and remain in high demand. They are designed to allow the user the options to walk, jog or run, all while indoors.
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, she prayed that he had found the happiness with Mona that she had found with Brady.
Brady. The wonderful feeling of belonging to him was so new, so exciting, that at times she was giddy. A thrill spiraled down her spine when she thought of his words last night as he caressed her breasts.
"Soon I'll see them, kiss them. No man will ever touch them but me."
Her daydreaming was interrupted when Alvin folded the map and began talking.
"The man here at the campground says that most of the highway between here and Gallup is under construction. There are many rough spots, and sometimes we'll have to wait for as long as an hour before we can go on. Loaded as we are, we'll be lucky to make seventy-five miles a day for the next couple days. After that the going will be easier. I figure that we're about nine hundred miles from Bakersfield, and unless we have a breakdown, we should be there in about ten days."
"Hallelujah! I'm wantin' to sleep in a real bed and put my feet under a real table," Grace declared.
Alvin smiled at his wife. "There's a campground at Grants. It's one hundred and four miles. If we see we can't make it, we'll camp along the road. That's as much as I know. Anyone got anything to add?"
Harry Wills drank the last of the coffee and tossed the dregs from his tin cup. His main concern was the comfort and safety ofey had given up all hope of having a family and had decided to move to California to be near his brother and his family when she became pregnant.
He had wanted to postpone the trip until after the baby was born, but she would not hear of it. It worried him that they were bouncing along on rough, dusty roads prowled by bootleggers and outlaws who would cut your throat for a dime. The pistol in the bib of his overalls was a reassuring weight.
"Ya may have another tagalong," Harry said. "A Ford coupe was about a half mile back all day yesterday. When a car got 'tween us, he'd move up. He coulda passed all of us anytime he wanted to."
"I noticed a coupe back up the road a ways when we stopped before we got to the public campground," Foley said. "A fella was out foolin' around with somethin' in the rumble seat."
"I'm wonderin' if it's the same one that was in the campground back in Amarillo. It looked like a pretty late model." All eyes turned to Mr. Taylor. "Two young fellas was in it. Drove in, set a spell, then pulled out. Wasn't loaded with campin' gear like ya usually see."
"They may be thinkin' it's safer to tag along. I don't know what help they think they'd get from us way back there." Alvin opened the door of his truck and stuck the map inside.
Brady came to Margie, and they went to the truck, where Anna Marie was still sleeping.
"Wake up, honey. Uncle Brady is here to take you to the car." Margie led the sleepy child to the end of the truck, where Brady lifted her out and carried her to his car. She was picking up Anna Marie's clothes when Rusty and Jody arrived to check the tie-down canvases.
"I'll be out of here as soon as I find Anna Marie's shoes."
"Let me give you a hand," Jody said.
"My turn." Rusty held up his hands. Margie put hers on his shoulders, and he lifted her down.
"Thank you. You'll get me in trouble with Mona."
"And with me." Brady appeared, took Margie's hand and pulled her to him. "This woman's mine."
Rusty spoke aside to Jody. "He's gotten selfish lately."
"And grabby." Jody began tying down the canvas.
"Darn right. A man's got to be on his toes when his woman is being manhandled by a couple of young scutters."
"Manhandled? Brady, for goodness' sake," Margie scolded, but her eyes danced and her lips tilted. She pulled a bill out of her pocket. "This should be enough for gas and ten pounds of ice, Jody, if we find a place. That chunk we got yesterday is going down fast. Why don't you fix a jar of ice water for yourself and Rusty?"
"I take it I've got a steady job ridin' with Jody."
"Yeah," Brady retorted. "And your pay is getting to cuddle with Mona all day."
"What more could a man ask for?" Rusty was all smiles as he moved around the truck to the cab.
It had been a week since Sugar Luker left them at Sayre. When he stopped to think about it, Foley was surprised how seldom he thought of the woman he had been with day and night for almost three months. He admitted to having been smitten at first, flattered by the attention of a young, beautiful woman and the sex she offered. After he had married her, it hadn't taken long for him to suspect that her beauty was only skin-deep. Then, when he knew that to be true, he had been too embarrassed to admit that she had made a fool of him.
He was lucky to have two wonderful kids—his and Marion's children. They had stuck with him, endured the rough times when he knew that Sugar was making them perfectly miserable.
For the past two days Mona had ridden with him for half a day and with Rusty and Jody the other half. Foley and his children were now close again, as they had been after they had lost their mother and he his beloved wife. It was as if Sugar had never been there.
His little girl was in love with a man who would forever be blind. At first he had felt keen disappointment. He wanted so much more for her: a strong man to take care of her. Then he thought of when he first met Marion. Would he have loved her had she been blind? Hell yes! He would have loved her if she had been deaf and blind and couldn't move a muscle. If it turned out that Mona and Rusty were truly in love and wanted to be together, he would be there to help them, as would Alvin and Grace.
As soon as they reached their destination, Foley planned to try to get his marriage to Sugar annulled. He was determined to break all ties with her. He suppressed the little nagging fear that he had not seen the last of the woman with the face of an angel and the soul of a wicked witch. She knew he had the money from the sale of his icehouse and was no doubt plotting how she could get it.
The stretch of highway west of Albuquerque was as they had expected. It had been start and stop since they left the campground. A stiff breeze from the south blew the dust that sprayed up from beneath the wheels. Marge pitied the construction workers who had to stand on the north side of the road while a string of cars passed.
Anna Marie was hot and tired. Margie did her best to entertain her by telling stories and teaching her to count on her fingers. The child stayed awake all day, not giving Margie and Brady a chance to talk alone, but Margie was happy just to be with him. By afternoon they'd hit a stretch of newly paved highway and reached Grants in the late evening.
The campground was a large, open field. There were about as many campers as in Tucumcari, but more families than single men. The caravan parked at one end with plenty of space around it. Foley led the other two cars to form a circle with the two trucks and Brady's car. Anna Marie waited eagerly to play with her new friend, Lucy Taylor. As soon as the Taylors stopped, Lucy jumped out and Anna Marie ran to meet her.
"Stay where I can see you, punkin," Margie called. Brady caught her hand when she attempted to follow.
"Wait a minute, honey. I've been thinking—"
Margie turned quickly to look at him. Something about the tone of his voice chilled her. _O Lord. Don't let it be that he's changed his mind!_ His next words caused a flood of relief to wash over her.
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Is it cheap to travel to Philippines?
How much is a Coke in.
THIS IS IMPRESSING: Your question:
Coca Cola Light Can 330ml 24 Cans ₱ 910.00 Shopee
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THISem?
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A Philippines backpacking budget of $40/day will enable you to visit a few more of them and perhaps stay in a slightly better class of accommodation every now and then.
GDP rank 32nd (nominal, 2021) 27th (PPP, 2021)
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When I was first introduced to Bruce Gilden’s street photography years ago, I remember thinking about how it must be incredibly hard to do what he does so well. His images show him really up-in-your-face with his camera and that’s particularly why I find his images so engaging. It makes me think about what can be pulled off on the streets of New York and how I really shouldn’t care about what people think about being photographed in public. I should just go ahead and do it. [via]
Watching this video from WNYC of Bruce Gilden going about his work is inspiring. I hope to one day be as bold as he when photographing strangers on the street.
This is how you get punched in the face.
[…] Interview Bruce Gilden : […]
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Q: How to setup bash environment inside Torque PBS? Why source ~/.bashrc doesn't work? I have successfully installed Torque PBS on my ubuntu server. Job submission is fine. However there is an annoying thing. I found bash environment is not right inside PBS
echo 'echo $PATH > ~/res.txt' | qsub
and the content of res.txt is
/home/admin-pc/bin:/home/admin-pc/.local/bin:/bin:/usr/bin:/snap/bin
This is definitely not what my PATH is.
echo 'source ~/.bashrc;echo $PATH > ~/res.txt' | qsub
This doesn't work. It just output the same PATH
So I was wondering, maybe ~/.bashrc is not the same inside PBS. So I tried
echo 'cat ~/.bashrc > ~/res.txt' | qsub
But the content of res.txt is exactly what my ~/.bashrc is.
The only workaround I found is to use bash -ic
echo "bash -ic 'echo \$PATH > ~/res.txt'"|qsub
But this is so awkward. Is there any better way to make PBS automatic inherit bash environment?
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Newsletter Update #11 January 2001
Please continue to send in your comments and requests. Our purpose is to provide information, which will help all Consultants and Facilities Planning provide a quick concise review of all projects. This will help the schools get their construction projects out to bid in a timely manner.
Regulation Revisions:
The proposed revisions to sections 155.2, 155.9 and 155.22 of the Commissioner's Regulations were approved. These revisions are for the following:
155.2 - The revision to this regulation allows us to accept one set of construction documents or addenda starting immediately. The district is required to request a second set directly from their A/E's office when they receive approval for construction. If you were not aware of this change please begin sending only one set of drawings and specifications for document approval. Note: we are still requiring two copies of change orders.
155.9 - This regulation change involves SEQRA. It removes the requirement that we are automatically the lead agency, but does not prevent us from being the lead agency under certain circumstances. In general, school districts will become the lead agency foEQRA process. We expect to announce the school district requirements and SED role in late February.155.22 - This is an additiont provides tax credits to school districts in lieu of interest payments through Qualified Zone Academy Bonds. The regulations are consistent with State and federal law.
Manual of Planning Standards:
The Manual of Planning Standards (MPS) is no longer available in print through our office. It is available by downloading it offtest/ManualsGuidelines.html (requires Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader). The latest version of the MPS is the 3/1/98 version. Please download and/or use this version. There are only a few changes from the 1996 version. They include a few stair changes and some corrections to other items, like plastics.
Concealed spaces above a ceiling shall be fire-stopped or divided with noncombustible material into areas not exceeding 5,000 square feet, with no dimension greater than 100 feet. This should be applied to large rooms with ceilings and corridors with ceilings.
Concealed vertical spaces in walls and partitions shall be fire-stopped at each floor level and at the ceiling of the uppermost story, so that such spaces will not be continuous for more than one story, or continue into concealed horizontal spaces in the floor or roof construction.
Concealed space in stairs shall be fire-stopped so as not to continue at the top and bottom of the stairs into concealed space in the floor construction.
Exterior cornices and eaves shall be fire-stopped at intervals of not more than 20 feet and at the ends of fire and party walls.
Accessibility for the Physically Impaired
On accessibility to risers in band and choral rooms and library reading areas: One playing level must be accessible. This may be achieved in a protected area at the top or at the bottom of a tiered area.
On sinks in program areas: If there is at least one sink in a program area then there must be at least one accessible sink in the program area.
On recessed doors: Doors recessed into thick masonry partitions are only considered accessible if they are recessed less than eight inches.
On storage rooms: Storage rooms must be accessible.
On auditorium viewing positions: In auditoriums where floors slope too steeply to integrate accessible viewing positions, viewing positions and companion seating may be provided at both the front and rear of the auditorium.
On accessible parking provided off a one-way traffic pattern on the diagonal: There must be an unloading aisle on both sides of the vehicle and the appropriate signage must be provided for the spaces and the aisles.
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WiFi Drives Expand Your Phone/Tablet Storage Wirelessly
What to do when your tablet or smartphone doesn't have enough storage capacity? Buy a WiFi drive of course! Linus demonstrates the top 4 WiFi drives available today. All of these have apps available for Android, iOS, and Kindle.
Listen to this most inspiring exert from the production TIME. Narrated by Laurence Olivier A MUST HEAR!!!
A Message To ALL Women -Who You Are.
I can't stress enough my recommendation that you watch this video. It'll spark your view for looking at and living your every day.
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Lucky Charms remix - 'Magically Delicious'
YouTube mixmaster has released a beautiful auto-tuned remix of a favorite childhood TV commercial, featuring the Lucky Charms leprechaun.
It will take you back to the days of cartoon-filled weekends!
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Timelapses have been a particularly popular trend lately, & NYC has been a hot spot because of its' edgy beauty. So, Samuel Orr is taking the entire concept to a new level with "New York Day." Each video is a small story - people coming to life on their morning commute, going about their day, eating & then home in the evening — all compiled to show what an average day in New York is like. Orr says that including the sounds of the city makes the series "more of an immediate experience."
New York City's lifestyle and stunning visuals captivated Orr. He spent six weeks in 2011 and 2012 recording the city and its inhabitants, making sure to focus on "the movement of traffic and people, rather than of light or clouds." At times, this required carrying four cameras, and filmed everything by himself. Orr plans to make more timelapse videos, focusing on different seasons in the city, and eventually turning "New York Day" into "New York Year." The goal is to create a living, breathing chronicle of the people and places within the boroughs. The photographer currently doesn't have the funds to accommodate the concept, so he started a Kickstarter in hopes that others interested in time-lapses can help bring the idea to fruition. As of this writing, Orr's Kickstarter has made almost $6,000 of its' $21,000 goals, with 22 days left. Help him reach his goal so he can make this even more spectacular! @
If you're unable to contribute money to the campaign, you're still able to help out! Simplyus meet our goal.
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Ellie - A Short Film. The story of a sex worker's...
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To mark International Nurses’ of her many unsung heroes at QEH.
How many of us are fortunate enough to be able to say that about our job? Once such person is Jo Howling.
She said: “It’s a team effort. I like the variety in my role and I like the fact that you are often seeing people in their own homes so they are more relaxed.
Lesley Mayes, midwife and Jo’s community team leader, says it is a pleasure to work with “such a motivated and dedicated lady”.
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Hostile Atheists And "Shake Dust" And "Casting Pearls."
and who oppose our Christian message. What do you think about this? Agree?
These are the only instances of "shake dust" in the New Testament (so far as I know).
Christianity. Do you agree?
(A) Mainstream Christendom does not interpret "shake dust" literally as something Christians have a moral obligation to do.
(B) The purpose of "shake dust" is to show separation from those that will not listen to the message of Christianity. The logic of this seems compelling. How so? Because if the unbelievers will not listen, there is no alternative but to separate from them.
What would the Christian do when faced with people that will not listen? Just stand there for hours and hours looking at them? Yell at them? Insist that they listen?
No none of those things would be sane.
The only sane alternative to those who will not listen is to leave them alone and go find people that will at least listen to the Christian message.
(C) 99.9% of Christendom takes "shake dust" as figurative language and not as a moral obligation and not as something to literally do as in beating your shoes on the sidewalk to shake off the dust on them.
Continued From The Opening Post . .
A Few More Thoughts On "Casting pearls" . . .
But when atheists and unbelievers continue to disagree with them, that is not sufficient grounds to apply "do not cast pearls." Why not? Because continued disagreement does not rise to the level of "turn and tear you to pieces."
The criteria above maybe should be present before any Christian can have Biblical warrant to apply, to their adversaries, the New Testament concepts of "do not cast your pearls before pigs."
That can happen amongst the Christians also.
Look at the different denominations.
Look at the 7 churches in Rev.
Only 2 was found without fault.
I believe that the giants of Gen.6: were the result of fallen angels mixing with the daughters of men.
Num.13:33 we were like grasshoppers to them...
I tell believers this, but some get angry, and may shun me.
Thus, "shake the dust" per se.
We are to plant seeds, but God makes it grow.
Jesus didn't argue with them.
Thus, don't trample the Word of God..
It all makes good sense to me.
Depends entirely on there attitude.
If you are talking on the interneton Christian Reddit or Christian forum or worthy of any of the other forums you will encounter atheists who love to politely debate with you.
They aren't interested in seeking the truth, just in trying to unstabilise your faith.
How long you spend talking to them is up to you.
I think that polite debates can help undo some of the negative impressions atheists have of Christians.
That saidcit is a different ball game if you go onto an atheist forum, often there are no rules, or no rules that will be enforced about Christians being abused.
Face to face, it is the same. A genuine conversation should be continued, but one where the aim is to destroy your faith should be stopped.
What evidence do you have for that belief?
e is an analogy about the dog in There is a dual reference to both dog and swine in verses all tie together as judging others or another word using discernment within those we take the Gospel to that need to hear it. The terms dog and pigs are an analogy of those who reject the Gospel after hearing it as they trample it and return back to their evil ways. It's the same with hypocrites as they love to judge others, but yet also trample the Gospels and return to their own conceits.
If the dogs and swine (people) refuse to listen to the Gospel being preached to them then don't judge them, but walk away from them as they will never receive it as it is already discerned in their rejection and the fool (one who rejects) and transgressor (conceited hypocrite) already have their reward being already judged by God.
Great thread. "Casting dust"is a Jewish/Hebrew idiom used thru-out the Bible.
This is referring to those who don't come to the faith of Jesus, which includes all other religions outside of Christianity....Jews[Judaism], Muslims[Islam], Hindus, [and of course atheists]....etc.
Matthew 10:14 And whosoever no should be receiving ye, nor-yet should be hearing the words of ye, coming out outside of the house or of the city, that, shake off!/ektinaxate <1621> (5657) the dust/koniorton <2868> of thine feet.
Revelation 18:19 And they cast dust/coun <5522> upon their heads and cried-out lamenting and mourning saying "Woe! Woe! the City, the Great, in which are-rich all those having ships in the sea out of her preciousness!
that in one hour She was desolated.
There was once a poor (impoverished) Christian who had learned to content himself and walk with the Lord in all things. Let's call him Joe.
Joe was in the habit of not only praying to God but also simply talking to him throughout his day. One day, he came upon a homeless person and while still out of earshot, asked, "May I serve You and help this one?"
Joe waited for an answer but heard nothing It wasn't long before he went ahead and dropped a couple dollars into the begger's plate.
The homeless guy seemed a friendly sort so Joe invited him over to his home and offered to share a meal.
Now, unbeknownst to Joe, it turned out that this particular person was not of the violent kind. Good thing. But he was an addict. Joe knew the Scripture, 'They will obey the Master to whom they present their members to,' but it somehow didn't rise to the forefront of his mind in time to prevent the folly he was planning. The lesson he was about to learn would not be too harsh for Joe to bear.
While sitting with his new friend at the table, Joe closed his eyes to ask the blessing over their meal. The guest took that opportunity to start sneaking valuables into a knapsack.
Were they pearls? No. It was just a piece or two of the antique silverware Joe had inheireted.
Our Father in heaven wants nothing but good to befall His children. Sometimes, though, exceptions are made. Joe was not hurt. He accepted the entire circumstance with thanks and asked his Father to write the lesson deep so he might learn from his valuable experience.
It is okay to leave and shun before suffering harm.
The "shake dust" definitely applies to those who are too hard hearted to accept the message of the Lord. Those that will not listen no matter what words are used. In the sole purpose of evangelism, it wouldn't be wise to stick around and try and force someone to believe in God's Truth. It's counterproductive and would only make them more hard hearted against the message. Everyone makes the decision to accept or decline the Good News and if someone is listening to what you're saying with an open heart and an open mind then go for it! You're not forcing if they are willingly listening and then there is a chance to plant that seed of salvation there.
I guess back then walking around with probably sandals on your feet in those desert-y areas they sure got dusty! So, I think it's a way of saying, "Clean up, you're done here and go to the next place." Do not take the hard-heartedness with you, but remain positive and focus on what's ahead.
Matthew 7:6 is a fun verse for discussion. It seems to have so many different interpretations to it. I see it as we shouldn't keep offering things of importance or a high value to people out there that don't have an appreciation for it. For example, you find out a brother in Christ needs a new car because he's been having some seemingly difficult times so you choose to bless him with a vehicle you own that isn't the prettiest, but it runs and works well. You offer the car, they say, "But this thing is hideous! I wouldn't be seen driving that?" At this point do we even try to press the matter? They are attacking your generosity. You casted pearls before the swine, you gave what was important to the dogs (as of course a totally allegorical thing...the people aren't literally swine or dogs and someone here isn't literally putting perals under a pig's feet). A pig cannot appreciate pearls as they don't understand their value, and a dog cannot appreciate something of high value - they don't have that kind of thinking like we do. So giving something to a person that throws it in your face and doesn't get it because they either don't understand the love of Jesus and/or don't have a thankful heart.
I heard someone give an interesting interpretation of this. While I cannot say it is totally accurate or anything pertaining to this scripture, they did have a good point. They mentioned not giving a gift that could harm someone more than help. For example, you see a man and he's not quite homeless, but he lives in the slums of town, can barely afford to feed his wife and kids, his house needs countless repairs, he doesn't own a car, and he doesn't even have the money to run the AC all summer. You see this man and want to help him so you figure you'll buy him a $50,000 watch. Surely buying this man an expensive watch will help him out, right? So you gift him the expensive watch. He takes it, with some hesitation at first because of how expensive it must be, and you say, "God bless you." You both part ways and while he walks into his neighborhood, his expensive watch is noticed and he gets mugged. Did you cast your pearls before swine? Did you throw $50,000 out to the dogs to shred? That $50,000 could have purchased a nice, used car, get this man a nice interview suit for a job, some colleges classes, home repairs, utility bills, and/or food depending how you do it. That would've been a better way to use the money, to get him what he needed instead of putting him in danger with a flashy, expensive gift that was of no use to him.
People think casting pearls before swine is just in terms of talking about Jesus, it has many meanings, Such as caring about people that have no regard for the person, and working a job where the person is not valued and supported. It has many meanings, the typical understanding is that it related to evangelism. Remember what the bible says about people that constantly sin against you with no regard. Matthew 18.15-17.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!Try an Irish Flag Shot!
Yesterday may have been Saint Patrick's Day, but you better believe the festivities are continuing today!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!Hope everyone Irish or not is out celebrating today!!
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any of the anticipated possibilities.
Assume the length of the unformatted phone number can be used to determine what type of phone number it is. Then in a method or procedure code a conditional statement like IF or CASE can be used to determine which format mask to apply.
The problem with this is that it won't work in a report field, where a single expression is needed.
The ability to use a function in place of a static format code enables us to extend the power of VFP by performing conditional formatting within a single TRANSFORM function. </s> Select this option while updating a directory to have WebStorm remove the subfolders whose repository counterparts are empty.
Select this checkbox to have WebStorm backup the local changes and replace the changed file(s) with their counterparts from the repository. </s> Martha Collison’s chocolate brownie pancakes.
4. Use an ice-cream scoop or pour a few tbsp of batter into the centre of the frying pan. Try to get as close to a circle (about 10cm in size) as you can so the finished pancakes stack neatly on top of each other. Cook the pancakes for 1 minute on each side and then place onto a serving plate using a little oil for frying if necessary, until you have 12 pancakes.
In a small jug, beat together the milk, vanilla and egg. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the well you’ve made in the dry ingredients, whisking until the mixture is smooth.swirling it round to coat the base, then beat into the batter. Leave the frying pan on the heat, ready to fry the pancakes.
To make the chocolate sauce, heat the cream and honeyth. Serve the pancakes in stacks, drenched with chocolate sauce and scattered with a few raspberries.
"Cherry Dress: Throwback Thursday Nottingham Castle"
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Yes, I’d love some right now!
Thanks for the recipe. I need to try these. </s> Well we made it. It's the extended Easter weekend and what better way for me to start than with some instrumental doom metal, courtesy of Megalodoom. Their debut EP Indian Jones And The Temple of Doom was released in late 2013 digitally and on tape via Dutch label Tartarus Records and the best new doom label in the UK, Dry Cough Records. The tape comes housed in a swish, screen-printed light blue case and inside the dark blue cassette comes with a free download code.
Megalodoom themselves come from Nottingham and feature current and ex-members of Bismuth, Diet Pills, Jesus of Spazzareth, Huffin Paint and Year of The Flood, plus many more. They chose to go down the instrumental route when they couldn't find a suitable vocalist.
The thing that always inspires me about doom and sludge is that underneath the vocals, there’s always plenty of great musicianship to get immersed in. Thankfully then, Megalodoom are instrumental so you can dive straight into it. They kick things off with the EP title track and straight away, it’s pure riff worship. It really is immersive music and having the longest song at the start really gets the listener involved early on.
Since Sabbath poured their black-country misery over rock and created a new genre of metal, bands have been playing their own take on doom (not always very successfully) but not all are brave enough to tackle it without the safety net of vocals, so Megalodoom are letting their instruments do the talking and they’re all the better for it. Super Pursuit Mode feature not often hear treble from the guitars, which adds extra atmosphere to the tape.
Another shorter blast by the title of Kali Ma, Shakti De ends it all with more groove and even more prominent jazz elements, including some great drum work. Four tracks isn’t nearly enough here, so if you’re anything like me, you’ll have the tape of repeat. I’m just sorry I haven’t reviewed it until now.
You can buy the EP both digitally and on tape from Megalodoom above.
Physical tapes have sold out from Tartarus Records. </s>centers have the latest state-of-the-art security features including individual door alarms, 24-hour camera recording, entry & exit gates with keypad access, and resident managers that live right on site. Please keep in mind that many storage centers do not provide all or even some of the numerous security features that we provide to all of our customers. Here are some of the security features that you will receive FREE of charge at our All Star Super Storage Centers.
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Bryan is a senior systems engine). He manages the infrastructure for data.fao.org, FAO's initiative to make all of its data accessible through a public API. Prior to working with the UN, Bryan initiated and was technical lead for the One Laptop Per Child project in Nepal. Outside of his professional activities, Bryan co-hosts the FoodFightShow (http://foodfightshow.org), a Chef podcast, together with Matt Ray.
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New Brunswick’.
on’ from his hometown of Bathurst. During that time, the entrepreneurial bug bit him again. Alongside was the result, and in 2015 the company was accepted into 500 Startups, one of the world’s top accelerators.
Boudreauin New Brunswick, so Opportunities NB (ONB) had to learn more. We sat down with him to discuss Alongside’s product, the company’s bursary partnership with Dovico and Oulton College, his 500 Startups experience, and more.
ONB: Let’s start with an overview of Alongside.
Boudreau: We simplifyOur tool helps companies dramatically cut down on the time they spend creating and promoting job postings. With Alongside you create a posting once, then select which locations you would like that posting to be shown — your website, Career Beacon, Monster, etc. That automation of job postings is the front end piece.
The back end piece involves candidate management. When candidates enter the platform through a posting they are stored in our intuitive Applicant Tracking System. There’s no need to collect resumes by email anymore, Alongside does it all. It’s an all-in-one tool that’s affordable for small, medium, and large sized-enterprises.
ONB: New Brunswick has put a lot of support behind Alongside. Tell us about that.
Boudreau: The province has been very supportive from the beginning. The idea of repatriation is something everybody in NB is keen to focus on. We are thrilled to have built something that will help New Brunswick companies with recruitment, and help job seekers connect with employers. We’ve had such great early success that we now have interest in the product in both Toronto and the U.S.
ONB: What was the spark that led to Alongside’s creation?
Boudreau: After I relocated to Moncton I worked in economic development at Enterprise Greater Moncton (3+). I felt it was an opportunity to build a network and gain more entrepreneurial knowledge. I was working with the province on a career fair, and the process was so manual and redundant it drove me crazy. That was the first spark; when I saw an opportunity to improve that process I got consumed by it. I wanted to help solve those problems, so I spent eight months working on a design document. I ended up with 100 pages outlining the whole product and how it would work. We brought it to local HR managers and many were skeptical at first, but the more we showed them the more excited they got.
We realized how many companies were having these same issues with the hiring process; we had something people needed. It became clear that I had to devote my full attention this product, and start building the team that could deliver on its promise.
Boudreau: The biggest benefit for us was simply being able to get a good read on whether or not we were on the right track. Being accepted helped confirm that we were; people clearly saw the potential. Also, being exposed to people who are among the hungriest in the world to succeed really pushed us to step up our game. We thought we were moving fast — we weren’t. The pace at which some of those companies are growing is incredible. It really changed our attitude and snapped us into focus.
As 500 Startup alumni we have access to their amazing partners. We just signed on with a company they work with that will provide us free server hosting for two years. We’ll save about $70,000 to $100,000 on hosting thanks to that arrangement.
Finally they invested in us, $100,000 USD.
ONB: Before 500 you took part in Propel ICT’s Launch36. Do you feel New Brunswick has a strong ecosystem to support entrepreneurs?
Boudreau: Support has been good, absolutely. I speak with a lot of founders now though, and I have to say that not enough of us are getting on that plane and making connections outside the region. I love New Brunswick, there’s a way of life here that allows me to relax and disconnect. That said, as an entrepreneur you have to travel. By taking part in things like 500 Startups in California—and I lived there for several months—I’ve reached a point where I don’t pay for a hotel in San Francisco or Toronto. I have places to stay. Just reaching out to my batch mates made me a slew of connections. That is the long term benefit of that program.
Yes we have smart people here and a good support system, but I think our actual entrepreneurs can do more. Companies have a fear of hearing what they don’t want to hear. My advice is to not be afraid, go get that reality check.
We struggled at first too. We did a bad job explaining what our value offering was and some people didn’t get it. People that use the product love it, but we weren’t always the best at messaging and it’s something we continue to work on. Entrepreneurs should know that people are here to help. I try to give back a lot of my time for that purpose; I’m mentoring some founders now that I really believe in.
ONB: You mentioned giving back so let’s talk about the Yu Tech Sales Bursary through Oulton College. It will give two New Brunswick grade 12 students full tuition towards Oulton’s Sales and Marketing Diploma program. Why take part in this? Also, can you tell us a bit about the man it’s named after, Anthony Yu?
Boudreau: Anthony is one of the most impressive individuals I’ve met on this journey. At 500 every batch holds a mini career fair. You get a minute to pitch your company and job seekers come in to try to impress you. Anthony waited until the end to give me a resume with just a smiley face he had drawn. He said “when you revisit this pile I want you to remember me.” He stood out as someone who thought a little differently; we hired him as a contractor.
Anthony felt he learned a lot during his tenure with us and was happy to have had the experience. We owed him some money at the end but he told us to keep it and put it towards something good, like giving someone else a similar opportunity. Our product is built to help people find work, so we decided this sales bursary was a good fit with our values. It’s a good investment for us, and for the province.
We learned things as part of 500 Startups that nobody else here has. I think we’re in a unique position to share some of that knowledge with students. I know this because I’ve talked to other startups, and when we share what we’ve learned some of them are like kids in a candy store.
Teaming with Oulton was the right move; they are highly adaptable and are updating their curriculum to support this bursary. We can’t wait to see the results.
ONB: Let’s wrap with a few thoughts on how ONB and Alongside work together.
Boudreau: Your team has been so enthusiastic about what we’re doing. They talk to leaders every day that represent either local companies looking to expand or outside companies considering location here. Any time there is discussion around talent and recruitment they know they can mention local companies—like Alongside—that are here to serve as assets. This is exactly the kind of support young companies need from the public sector.
ONB has also supported us with job creation programs that led to new hires. That’s important, but I never build a company with government funding in mind. I see public sector support as gravy, another way of better leveraging the financing we receive from investors. It helps us get more mileage out of our dollars.
Moving forward, we will be able to help ONB with their own recruitment needs on top of helping other New Brunswick companies find the talent they need. We’re pretty excited about the future.
Images via Alongside.
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Report this Comment On April 20, 2011, at 11:46 AM, RegLeCrisp wrote:
I believe the water resource theme will play out to a divisive and controversial end (or at least middle) in the not too distant future*. It's both a stark revelation and a little bit frightening that some of the nations richest and most powerful families (i.e., the Bush's {what's the plural of 'Bush'?} etc.) are accumulating water and agriculture resources. Not stocks, mind you, but hard assets. It's one thing to control oil, timber, gold and the like, but the control of vital resources evokes a much more sinister perception. Don't get me wrong, I see it simply as a wise investment
*I'm not predicting a dystopian, water deprived future where G W Bush the 7th will be dispensing water to the parched masses from atop a gold-plated water tower, but if desalinisation initiatives don't keep up with demand there could be some very disturbing Soylent Green-type scenarios.
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As it is, they will head into the final day of the season needing to beat Fiorentina to be guarantee European football next term.
“We wanted to create a solid foundation for the future but now we are close to the Europa League and we want to take advantagsts have confirmed Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia will be out for several weeks, but it is not as serious an injury as originally feared.
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Dan Le Betard of the Miami Herald has a write-up of a recent visit he had with Jimmy Johnson, which gives an interesting look at where he is in his life now. Hat tip: Peter King's Monday Morning Quarterback post for 6/7/2009. Here's a link to his archive page: Peter King - Writer Archive
Jimmy Johnson article links from the Miami Herald web site. The first link is the multi-page version with graphics and ads. The second is the printer friendly version.
Printer friendly link: Jimmy Johnson living in luxury with football a distant memory
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Published on : 06/12/2018 by Katie Hogan
BaPeter Jackson’s Mortal Engines looks set to be ‘the next big thing’, both in terms of stature and in box office numbers – at least I’m sure that’s what Universal is hoping.
I read Mortal Engines years ago when I was a young adult. I had picked up a paperback copy at a church fate, along with Pride and Prejudice and a book about The Blair Witch Project. Admittedly I didn’t read the latter as I was too freaked out. I read Mortal Engines in 4 days, which was record-breaking for me at the time. I was used to reading Judy Blume books, The Hobbit and books about girls with depression. Apart from Harry Potter, my dip into YA science fiction/fantasy had only been through random audio books; Mortal Engines was actually my gateway into the sci-fi dystopian world and I couldn’t put it down. I found out years later there were sequels; 4 books in total in the series, but instead of rushing to my nearest Waterstones, I didn’t venture further as my experience of just the one stand-alone book had been so profound, I didn’t want it spoiled. I had always thought though that the book would lend itself perfectly to the big screen. The machines of the title are epic in size, as was the story. So when I read that Peter Jackson was making the film, I was really excited. I wasn’t precious about who would play who, I just wanted Hester to have that hideous scar as it was a big part of the character. The concept art for the film was amazing and got me even more hyped up for the film but as soon as the trailers emerged, doubt and pre-disappointment set in.
The old saying ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ springs to mind. Or in this case, ‘don’t judge a film by its trailer’ as it might seem unfair at this stage. With a powerhouse of talent at the helm, it feels like this could be heading into franchise heaven and frankly, Universal could use a win. But as with all the previous successful dystopian YA book series adapted for the big screen, the odds are 50/50 whether the fans of the book will accept this version and whether new fans will be intrigued enough to go watch it.
Mortal Engines rolls into cinemas this Saturday, December 8th.
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Maxwell retires after 7 years of service
KPETS will miss retired Maxwell, as will the children he visited. See Carol Johnston’s email below in reference to his retirement dud to health issues. I am just writing to let you know that I am formally retiring Maxwell from being a KPETS therapy dog. We have enjoyed every moment of being part of KPETS […]
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Dann’s defeat to Hibernian at Ibrox.
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Ofcom has decided it was not appropriate to find Royal Mail Plc (RMG.L) in breach of its regulatory obligations for 2021-22. The regulator concluded its investigation into Royal Mail's delivery performance between April 2021 and March 2022, and found that the Group failed to meet several of its annual delivery targets.
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'The most comprehensive guide to self-catering accommodation in Gunnerside, Muker and Keld, Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.'
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Hilltop Lodge is a spectacular rural retreat and large holiday cottage in Swaledale high on the moor between the picturesque dales villages of Gunnerside and Askrigg. This dales holiday cottage has unsurpassed views across Swaledale and a dream for walkers and cyclists or those just simply wanting to sit and enjoy the view.(Sleeps 10)
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Manfield is a large, three bedroomed, Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage situated in an elevated position in the peaceful village of Gunnerside in Swaledale. This dales holiday cottage is situated in a cluster of traditional Dales cottages opposite the village green and enjoys fantastic views across the famous Gunnerside Bottoms, wild moorland of Swaledale and the beautiful dales beyond. (Sleeps 6)
Moorcroft is a charming Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage in a fabulous location. The property is close to the amenities, off the village green in the popular village of Reeth in Swaledale. This Swaledale cottage dates back to the 18th Century and has recently been renovated as an attractive holiday home with tonnes of character.(Sleeps 4)
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Settled within a peaceful cul-de-sac only, a few minutes stroll from the village green of Reeth is Moordale Cottage - an attractive, Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage is surrounded by stunning scenery. This holiday cottage has recently been tastefully refurbished by the owner. The property now has a modern and relaxing appeal which makes for a very charming and well equipped holiday cottage.(Sleeps 5)
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No, I didn't do the checkerboard. It wouldn't work with the way the ceiling pitches...
**By the way, I think I can officially say that as of today, my boy is WALKING of weeks, but multiple times today he has toddled his way across an entire room without a care in the world!
Congrats on Hen walking!Your life will continue I promise. Love his room, you are so gifted.. really you are!Love the colors!
love.love.love.it!
i cannot believe henry is walking!
henry's room looks great!
the room looks great!i would NOT have wanted to paint those squares again either. they were SO cute though. did you have to paint over them when you moved?
When I showed potential renters the house, I always said, "And this checkerboard pattern will be painted over in blue...
Only to get a phone call a week later from my landlord to say that the guy changed his mind and that he didn't know "if the wife would go for it". At this point, we were up to our elbows in unpacking and painting at the new house. Besides, I was furious. HE changed HIS mind...not MY problem!I would have happily painted over the squares BEFORE I moved. So, I told her to call a painter and deduct it from my deposit. Luckily, it only cost #50. Actually, it was probably better that a painter do it...
that is hilarious that henry was eating garlic!
oh and i forgot to say that's so great that he's walking. your life isn't exactly over, it just changes things. wait until he wants to do stairs!
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will be sharing six amazing professional tips with you as read further that will help to enhance your Instagram stories design and look and also help to boost the engagement on your Instagram stories.
You can make your Instagram story design a little more catchy by applying some effects or filters, including text or stickers, or you can decide to take the easy route by using the pre-designed animated or static Instagram story templates. You don’t have to stress over the layout phones effects as everything is designed, well thought out, and packaged into one easy to edit template file by Instagram professional graphic designers.
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When you use #Hashtags, you automatically boost the discoverability of your Instagram stories. Every time you put a hashtag to your Instagram story it automatically becomes visible in search amongst other stories and posts with the same hashtag. When you want to post campaigns or highlights branded hashtags all you have to do is make use of hashtag stickers.
Whenever you add a specific location to your Instagram stories, you will be automatically expanding the reach of your audience. How this works is that anytime you include a place to your Instagram story whenever anyone searches for a post with that specific location tag your post will also appear in the search. So if your business is one that has a physical location, this is a very significant opportunity for you to have people nearby discover you and also gather followers that are around your vicinity.
When you mention someone in your Instagram story, the person automatically gets notified that you have mentioned him or her and they can reach share your story through their account. The mention sticker is a fantastic way to help you build a community, create your account, make a partnership with other brands, and even humanise your communication with followers. All of these will help to increase engagement.
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The answer is the reward: knowing about a new country, culture and its people is an enlightening experience. Watching Olympics along with solo traveling could be a cherry on the top of a Sundae.
Imagine watching the games and enjoying the plethora of activities and adventure while exploring a new country!
Concerned about safety? Well, not to worry this time. Japan is the ninth safest country in the world and Tokyo was ranked as the safest city in 2017. The tourists do not face pick-pocketing, and snatching of handbags or mobile phones.
For solo-women travelers, Japan is quite a convenient destination. The cinemas offer discounted rates on woman’s seats. Even some hotels offer free spa services or beauty products to their women clients.
That being said, my advice to the solo-woman traveler is to stay alert and use common sense to stay safe, as anywhere else in the world.
One of the reasons for this recommendation is the fact that Tokyo is notorious for having all the hotels booked up months in advance. Also, the Japanese Government now requires Airbnb owners to have their property rented for at least 180 days a year for retaining their license. The amendment can result in more shortage of residence during the Olympic Games. So our recommendation is to book at least 6 to 8 months ahead of the time.
Communication is unarguably the most important part of planning a solo trip. My recommendation is to use Google Fi. If you are using Google Fi, you get free international texting and data. With extremely low calling rates and easy to use set up, you can start using Google Fi, the moment you land in Tokyo.
Your best bet is to try to find a hotel/accommodation close to the Olympics Stadium. Some of the preferred locations for staying in Tokyo are Ginza, Yaesu, and Kyobashi. The travelers can get clean, safe and even luxurious accommodation there. Also, you can prefer to choose an accommodation which is according to your preferences.
Some are Ryokan, (traditional Japanese style accommodation) Minshuku, (Japanese style bed and breakfast lodgings) Western-style hotels, and Pensions. (family-run Western-style accommodations)According to the Japan Guide the prices of the one-night accommodation range from 2,000 yen per person to 50,000 yen per person. You can choose accommodation after considering your boarding preferences and budget.
The city makes the commute to the stadium hassle-free. For a first time visitor, understanding the intricate transportation system can be overwhelming. However, the two most helpful resources are Google Maps and Hyperdia. Hyperdia is the best route finder website that allows you to look up the route between two stations. You can also look up the options of riding buses, renting a car or taxi to commute.
Besides watching sports, you want to make your trip to Japan even more enjoyable and valuable. The good news is, that there is no shortage of stuff to enjoy.
If you have a taste for outdoor activities, traditional matsuri (festival) that lightens up the summers has a lot to offer.
Are you a music fan? We got you covered here. This summer, these musical events are going to rock and beat the heat with their amazing performances.
Don’t sleep on the tickets. These events sell out faster than you think.
If you are a die-hard art-lover, Japan offers a treat in the form of Setouchi Triennale (summer session July 19-Aug. 25. During this time, several temporary art exhibits are organized besides permanent exhibits in various art museums all around the Seto Inland Sea.
Want to enjoy movies? The best event is outdoor too! Book your ticket for Stardust Theatre in Haramura (July 26-Aug. 18) and enjoy a season of screenings at a nature reserve.
Remember: “Summer’s what you make it,” sang Yo La Tengo. Japan has a lot to offer to make the best out of your solo travel. Plan wise, spend careful and have fun unboundedduring your trip to Tokyo in the summers of 2020.
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← It’s Spring Break!!!
Wash It Out… →
Last week was Spring Break, and Husband and I took Son for a weeklong stay at my Dad’s place. Husband had big plans to work on our 1967 Chevy Truck, which he inherited when his father passed, and since I didn’t want to dive into that mess, I decided to finally accept my Dad’s pleas to clean and organize his house. In addition to this, I took down two books, and a secret sewing project. I figured I could clean and organize Dad’s kitchen, guest bath, playroom, begin to pack up my brother’s room so it can be the grandkids’ bedroom, since he’s finally skipping the nest, and electing to stay in his college town over the summer, and then relax with my books and stitching. Plus, Husband and I scheduled a surprise zoo visit for Son. Boy did I underestimate my time.
I started my clean sweep with the bathroom. The guest bathroom is obviously used by all guests, and to occasionally wash the dog, but most of the guests were male, and drunk, and well, if their aim is poor sober, just imagine how it is when they’ve had a few too many. And then there’s always what happens after they’ve had even more than too many. Yep, the bathroom was grosget my hands wet, but once I started there was no turning back. I scrubbed the fixtures, the walls, the mirror, and the floor. I washed the shower curtains — Dad has two, the rug, and the towels. Luckily, washing the curtains was a simch since I discovered I could wash them in the washing machine. Still, it took me most of the day to get it all done.
Sure, the dressers are just cheapy, particle board and paper things that I think Dad was given for free, but I knew I could work with them. Besides, I didn’t really have a budget to shopping. Instead, I set them where I wanted them, and then asked Dad to cut a top and shelves out of some furniture grade plywood he happened to have on hand. After he measured, cut, and fitted all the parts, Dad attached the pieces to the dressers with a pneumatic stapler.
The dressers were now a console table, with added storage, and not just some throw-away furniture.
You can pick up a VCR at Goodwill. I’ve gotten several there and when they die…I’m only out a few bucks. We’ve got lots of tapes.
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Also, as noted above, a couple of the Mturk hits may have earned bonuses. I won't know if they have until I get the notice in email.
I am very happy to say that our new microwave arrived today. It makes life so much easier when you work online as we do to be able to just quickly use the microwave to reheat coffee or tea or leftovers and not have to stop to cook when in the middle of a project.
Jamey has to do further follow-up re the extended warranty we have on the Hamilton Beach microwave that died on us (Hamilton Beach microwave went on permanent vacation) less than one year after we purchased it as everyone tells him he has to contact someone else about it.
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The Natural Science Camp at Tichenor Point
Liberian Dreams, West African Nightmare: The Life of Henry W. Johnson, who left early Canandaigua to resettle in Libera. Paperback
Classic history by Dr. Marvin Rapp. DVD reformatted from the Original 1990s VHS Video. A comprehensive and diverse look at Ontario County’s history.
Historical North Main Street
Roseland Playground of the Finger Lakes
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The definative book on this famous Canandaigua recreation destination. Dozens of full color pictures recalling 60 years (1925 – 1985) of a memorable landmark on Canandaigua’s lake front. Hard Bound.
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More Stories of Country Folk Life
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A folktale book about town of Victor by the historian Sheldon Fisher. Timeless short stories. Paperback
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New York Upstate in 1905
Actual Newspaper stories from upstate newspapers during the year 1905. Gives a flavour of people and culture in the early 1900s.
The Legend No One Really Knew
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John Preissecker was known as Frogleg George. Find out why. This book brings this unique character and Rochester legend to life. Paperback.
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Is that the red or the white? The Barrel to Bottle team takes a look at California's 'own grape' from the craze of the 1980s to today's high quality dry red versions. Zinfandel has a rather arcane history and no French connection, meaning this underdog had to grow into prominence all on it's own, of course with the help of a few dedicated grape growers and winemakers. You can't ignore how important it has been to the larger wine culture in the United States. The Barrel to Bottle crew samples Biale Black Chicken, Tommasi Heracles Primativo and the one that started it all, Sutter Home White Zinfandel. Plus, in this week's Q&A and in response to the more expensive versions displayed in the Holiday Cali Cab cast, the team shares their favorite value California Cabernets clocking in around $20.
Wine royalty visits the Barrel to Bottle studios once again. This week, it's Courtney Foley, winemaker at Chalk Hill Estate.
Michael Eddy is the first winemaker at Louis Martini that doesn't share a last name with winery's founder. In his tenure with Louis Martini, Michael has witnessed a huge transition for this legacy brand.
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Starring: Richard Locke and Fred Halsted; Also featuring: Clay Russell, Guillermo Ricardo, Keith Anthoni (in the motorcycle scene), Mike Morris (father), Jared Benson (son), Lou Davis, Steve King, Aaron Taylor, Robert Snowden, Ken Brown, Rob Carter, Jeanne Marie Marchaud, Veronica Compton, and in non-sexual roles Georgina Spelvin (she plays the bartender), and Stan Braddock; plus "The Wrecking Corps" - Hal Dorn, Joe Gage, Ty Harper, Delmer Jackson, Yank Jankowski, Christian Laage, Buck Lingren, Ed Murray, Bill Oberfeldt, and Al Yeager.
note: MIKE MORRIS, left; RICHARD LOCKE, right (you think I could post about Gage and Daddies and NOT get Richard Locke in there!!??
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I have white oval pills with the letters S G on one side and 117 on the other side of the pill. What are they? Neurontin 600mg? ## I located a white oval pill with S G on one side and 107 on the other. Is there any chance that you might've misread the imprint? The pill I found is reportedly identified as Metformin HCL 1000mg, used for type-2 diabetes. The S | G are separated by a score line on one side and the back has 1 | 07 also separated by a score line. For verification, the manufacturer is listed as ScieGen Pharmaceuticals and the pill itself carries a National Drug Code of 50228-0107. I hope this helps! ...
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Dear OpenLDAP users I just tried OpenLDAP the first time on a SuSE Linux 7.3 Professional test server. SuSE shipped a pre-installed package "openldap2" in the "n" series, so I directly could start with the Quick-Start Guide at on topic 8 (setting slapd.conf). The sample worked without issues. At the moment, I can successfully create and modify entries with the "rootdn" user, so I created a sample organization with a "ou" and three persons in it, for example "cn=John Smith,ou=MySampleOrgUnit,dc=mydomain,dc=ch" . I added a "uid=jsmith" and "userPassword=myPassword" attribute to this organizationalPerson object. In my sample, I intended to setup "jsmith" as an admin for the "MySampleOrgUnit", so I added access to dn=".*,ou=MySampleOrgUnit,dc=mydomain,dc=ch" by dn=write by * read The problem: When I try to access, for example a simple search ldapsearch -x -D-W -b 'dc=mydomain,dc=ch' '(objectclass=*)' then I always get a "ldap_bind: Invalid credentials" error message. Omitting "-x" produces a "ldap_sasl_interactive_bind_s: No such object". So I'm a little confused now. It would be nice if somebody could show me a small "Quick Start Guide" like example how to create a custom user account who has the access rights to manage a branch in the LDAP data hierarchy. Important: Assume an out-of-the-box Linux installation as start situation where /etc/openldap/slapd.conf containts the modifications shown at only. Andreas -- Andreas Meile, Abt. Systementwicklung, Tel. direkt: +41 52 260 34 94 onsite solutions ag, Archstrasse 2, CH-8401 Winterthur (Switzerland) Tel. +41 52 260 34 70 Fax +41 52 214 07 80 e-Mail: [email protected] WWW:
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jurors deliberating in the sexual have so far sent several notes to U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan. To be sure, the notes do not reveal what jurors are thinking, but they do provide a glimpse into some of the evidence they have been discussing since late Monday afternoon:
Defense attorney Jeffrey Pagliuca sought to undermine Carolyn's credibility, pressing her about why she did not mention Maxwell in a 2007 conversation with the FBI.
Carolyn's case underlies the sex trafficking charge, the most serious count Maxwell faces with a prison sentence of up to 40 years. Maxwell, 59However, Nathan told the jury they could still consider Farmer's testimony in determining whether Maxwell conspired to violate those laws.
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If we were a bird on a tree, and a human tried to explain to us the way to time travel, would not the bird be able to build and ultimately travel through time?
Travelling at the speed of light?All the other theories that I have throughout my existence, have so much weight put on them even though they are merely theories. Do we have faith in them because they have been created by the most intelligent minds the earth has ever seen?
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When using the recommended JSON encapsulation the xm_multiline is not needed since xm_json needs single line JSON without linebreaks.
OK, JSON is therefore not an option for me because i'ver several lines with line breaks. The passage of text in the documentation is misleading.
I think i have an solution now for my usecase, it is based on the Example 9.5 of the documentation:
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Businesses such as Easy car, Easy café, Easyvalue.com, etc. besides the airline business Easy jet are examples of the above-mentioned growth strategy. Similarly, the group has also adopted effective pricing strategies to attract its existing customers towards its current products. In addition, the group has also made necessary innovations in its existing products to improve the quality as well as has developed new products to reap higher profits and observe growth in its businesses.
Conglomerate refers to a group of companies acquired or owned by a business group, a person or an organization. The easy group is quite truly a genuine conglomerate because it owns several businesses such as Easy internet café, Easy car, Easy jet, online and hotel ventures and has now planned to add new ones such as Easy cinema in the group’s business portfolio to increase annual revenues of the group.
Yes, I would recommend Easy Group to enter in Cinema industry and apply its effective business model. Also, the easy group has the ability to compete in tough market conditions and has been successful in its past ventures. Thirdly, the easy group has a solid business plan with very few weak points for its cinema venture.
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It’s best to crush the cookies with a rolling pin so they are a combination of crumbs and bits to form a sturdy crust to shoulder the weight of the filling. The crumbly mixture needs to be firmly pressed into a baking pan evenly so that it is compact. This helps prevent the crust from crumbling when cut. Then it needs to be baked for about 15 minutes at 325 degrees. The crust needs to stay crisp even after it’s topped with the filling.
A colleague He said his lemon tree took eight months to bear eight fruits. I kicked myself for “wasting” them in the bars as Meyers generally are not in the least sour, and the ones I used were not tart enough for the bars. They would have received the deserving accolades in a vinaigrette instead.
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"I want to say to you don't give up," she said. "You can make it."
"We started doing enrichment seminars for women victims of domestic violence," explained Jacqueline Arrington-Pinkard, a national trends co-chair for the Queens chapter. "This is how we would bring resources to them – through speakers, through seminars, through opportunities to meet women in the business world and help them understand what the next steps are."
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A game of poker has an unpredictable element that makes it a perfect seat-gripping story for the big screen!
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The STATE of Nevada, Appellant, v. Andre D. BOSTON, Respondent.
The Clark County District Court sentenced Andre Boston, a juvenile at the time he committed his crimes, to serve 1492 years in prison. Boston subsequently filedbased on Graham v. Florida, 560 U.S. 48 (2010), whereinconstitutes cruel and unusual punishment. In this case, we consider whether the holding in Graham applies when an aggregate sentence imposed against a juvenile defender convicted of more than one nonhomicide offense is the equivalent of a life-without-parole sentence. We hold that it does. We further conclude that the decision in Graham provides good cause and actual prejudice for Boston's untimely and successive petition. Additionally, we conclude A.B. 267 remedies Boston's unconstitutional sentence.
In 1990, Boston5court remanded for an evidentiary hearing. Boston v. State, Docket No. 21871 (Order of Remand, September 30, 1991). Boston's petition. Boston untimely appealed the district court's denial, which this court dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Boston v. State, Docket No. 26034 (Order Dismissing Appeal, October 7, 1994).
In 2011, Boston filed a pro seBoston claimdenied the petition without considering Boston's good cause argument, and BostonGraham prohibits aggregate whether Graham provided good cause to excuse the procedural defects. Boston v. State, Docket No. 58216 , February 3, 2012Graham prohibited aggregate sentences that weGraham also provided goodAccordingly, the district court granted Bostone State appeals from the order granting the petition.
While Boston's instant appeal was pending before us, the Nevada Legislature passed Assembly Bill No. 267. A.B. 267, 78th Leg. (Nev.2015). A.B. 267 amended NRS 176.025 and NRS Chapter 213, and took effect on October 1, 2015. Id. As of October 1 of this year, NRS 176.025 prohibitoffender wcrime. Id. A.B. 267 also adds a new subsection to NRS Chapter 213, which makes prisoners eligible for parole after 15 years if their sentences were for nonhomicide crimes committed while they were juveniles. Id.
Procedural bars
Boston filed his petition on January 5, 2011–more than 21 years after this court issued the remittitur from his direct appeal. Thus, Boston's petition was untimely. See NRS 34.726(1). Boston's petition was also untimely because he filed it nearly 17 years after the effective date of NRS 34.726. See 1991 Nev. Stat ., ch. 44, §§ 5, 33, at 75–76, 92; Pellegrini v. State, 117 Nev. 860, 874–75, 34 P.3d 519, 529 (2001). Furthermore, Boston's petition was successive, as he previouse NRS 34.810(1)(b)(2). Accordingly, Boston's petition istonconstitutes good cause to overcome the procedural bars. We have recognized that good cause may be established where the “e” for a prior, timely petition. Bejarano v. State, 122 Nev. 1066, 1072, 146 P.3d 265, 270 (2006). The Supreme Court did not decide Graham until 2010, and Boston filed his petition within one year of the Court's decision. Therefore, Boston has demonstrated good cause for the late filing if Graham applies to1 To demonstrate actual prejudice, Graham must show eSee Hogan v. Warden, 109 Nev. 952, 960, 860 P.2d 710, 716 (1993).
Graham v. Florida.
Boston argues that Graham prohibits aggregate sentences that constitute. We agree.
In contrast, other courts have concluded that aggregate sentences that constitutdo not violate the Graham rule. See, e.g., Bunch v. Smith, 685 F.3d 546, 550 (6th Cir.2012), cert. denied sub nom. Bunch v. Bobby, 133 S.Ct. 1996 (2013); State v.. Kasic, 265 P.3d 410, 414–15 (Ariz.Ct.App.2011). These courts (i.e ., the Bunch and Kasic courts) focus on a passage in Graham, which states t” 560 U.S. at 63; see also Bunch, 685 F.3d at 551; Kasic, 265 P.3d at 414. These courts further note that in determining that a national consensus existed, the Supreme Court relied on data regarding juveniles who were specifnch, 685 F.3d at 551–52. The Bunch court determined that because the Supreme Court did not consider the number of juveniles who rthese cases do not fall within the categorical ban enunciated in Graham. Bunch, 685 F.3d at 552.
The most significant concern for a non-functional-equivalent court is that Graham provides no direction on how to determine when aggregate sentences arestead of applying Graham to an aggregate sentence, one court observed that the proper focus was “ ‘the cumulative sentence.’ “ Kasic, 265 P.3d at 415 (quoting ). Under this reasoning, if each individual sentence offers the juvenile nonhomicide offender the opportunity for parole, the aggregate sentence is acceptable according to Graham.
In the instant case, the State advocates for the non-functional-equivalent approach, arguing that the Supreme Court's holding in Graham applies solely to a single sentence for a nonhomicide offense. The State asserts that for Graham to apply, three factors must be present: (1) the offender must have been a juvenile when he or she committed the offense; (2) the sentence imposed must be for a single, nonhomicide offense; and (3) the district court must haveWe disagree and are persuaded that the Graham ruleis court recognizes that the Florida court sentenced Graham to life under a sentencing scheme in which parole is not provided for one offense, id., however, we conclude that if we were to read the Supreme Court's holding as the State argues we should, we would undermine the Court's goal of “prohibit[ing]Id. at 75. As this court has previously stated, 944 (1989); see Graham, 560 U.S. at 70 (quoting Naovarath, 105 Nev. at 526, 779 P.2d at 944); see also Moore v. Biter, 725 F.3d 1184, 1191 (9th Cir.2013) ([a juvenile](quoting Graham, 560 U.S. at 1191)). The functional-equivalent approach best addresses the concerns enunciated by the U.S. Supreme Court and this court regarding the culpability of juvenile offenders and the potential for growth and maturity of these offenders.
In 2015, the Legislature addressed the concerns of juvenile sentencing raised in Graham in a significant way in A.B. 267. A .B. 267 prohibits the district courts from sentencing nonhomicide juvenile offenders to life without parole and addresses the parole eligibility of nonhomicide juvenile offenders.2 A.B. 267, 78th Leg. (Nev.2015). Amendments to NRS 176.017 direct trial court․ and the typical characteristics of youth.” A.B. 267 also amended NRS 176.025 to preclude: ․ with the possibility of parole. A.B. 267 § 2, 78th Leg. (Nev.2015) (emphasis in original to indicate amendments to statute).
The Legislature further added a new section to NRS Chapter 213, which allows for parole eligibility, after serving 15 years of incarceration, for those who committed nonhomicide crimes as juveniles:
(a) For a prisoner who is serving a period of incarceration for having been convicted of an offense or offenses that did not result in the death of a victim, after the prisoner has served 15 calendar years of incarceration, including any time served in a county jail.
The district court originally sentenced Boston on October 20, 1988, meaning that he has been incarcerated for at least 27 years and is therefore eligible for parole under A.B. 267. The Legislature has provided all that Graham requires—a meaningful opportunity for Boston to obtain release within his lifetime. Accordingly, although we agree with the district court's reasoning—that Graham precludesnonhomicide juvenile offenders—we nonetheless vacate itsto deny Boston's petition because the judiciary cannot provide him with a better solution than that which the Legislature has already provided.
1. We also recognize that the decision in Graham would only apply in this case if Graham applied retroactively. See Using our well-established retroactivity analysis, we conclude that Graham applies retroactively because it is a new rule tha because the decision in Graham prohibits a specific punishment for a class of persons. See Colwell v. State, 118 Nev. 807, 817, 59 P .3d 463, 470 (2002); see also Moore v. Biter, 725 F.3d 1184, 1190–91 (9th Cir.2013) (concluding that Graham established a new rule that was retroactive on collateral review).
2. If the juvenile's offense results in the death of one victim, the juvenile offender, regardless of the district court's imprisonment. A.B. 267; NRS 176.017; NRS 213.1235.
3. A.B. 267 does not guarantee that nonhomicide juvenile offenders will be released on parole after serving 15 years of imprisonment. A.B. 267 solely makes these offenders eligible for parole after serving 15 years.
We concur: HARDESTY, C.J., and DOUGLAS, GIBBONS, PARRAGUIRRE, SAITTA, and PICKERING, JJ.
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Mike was a tremendously important friend and colleague to each of us. June 2020.
By: Rosie Oakes, Early Career Scientists and Council Leadership Team We’ve come to the end of our March Council meeting, And I’ve been asked to summarize in case you’ve been sleeping. With talk of new partners and international collaboration, I present you with a transdisciplinary science-art demonstration. The new strategic plan was the best place to start, Determining what the AGU is at its very heart. Are we … We have also created a search committee. In addition to myself, it is comprised of: Susan Lozier, AGU President-elect, Board …
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Oceanography & Hydrochemistry in the Great Australian Bight
“As an oceanographer, I’m interested in asking: What do they eat? Where are the plants? What fuels this?”
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Simone de Beauvoir haunts contemporary criticism, as conferences and recent volumes flesh out new avenues of considering her vast production. Julia Kristeva (Beauvoir présente,2016), Eric Touya de Mayenne (Simone de Beauvoir: Le combat au féminin, 2019), P.-L. Fort (Simone de Beauvoir, 2016), Lecarne-Tabone et al. (L’Herne Beauvoir, 2012), and others consider her life and works in relation to the great questions of our time. The UK Sartre Society Annual Conference, July 2019, devotes itself to de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex, the questioning of her philosophy, in relation to a plethora of fascinating debates.
As disaster, natural, political, social and other, dominate the thoughts of so many, we turn to a subtler aspect of Simone de Beauvoir’s writing. Our volume proposes to reflect upon decay within Beauvoir’s many writings. Decaying bodies, relationships, surroundings (domestic and urban), social and institutional structures infect her many writings. We invite essays that reflect on how decay appears within Simone de Beauvoir’s writings, how they treat decay. Do her works transform it into something other? Can decay be thought of in a positive way? How does decay in Beauvoir lead to regeneration and potentially a rethinking of existential philosophy? In addition, questions of evolution, progression or renewal seem apt. We wonder whether these discussions can go beyond this to a reworking of the grotesque / sublime relationship? Or, do the dark contours of decay add something to our reading of Beauvoir? How does her work rethink the body in relation to previous medical, literary or artistic works? Does decay correlate to the era of “post” such as Postfeminism or Posthumanism? How do her works foresee twenty-first century concerns? How would notions of decay enrich readings of her works in conjunction with the Résistance and the Occupation? We welcome readings of her texts in tandem with her own works, or in conjunction with other authors of the time period. What can we learn about our current concerns in reading Simone de Beauvoir from the lens of decay?
Given the plethora of concern for social issues from natural to social disasters, violence and strife, the increasingly interdisciplinary work being done, our theme seems particularly timely. Add to that, ageing and disintegrating academic institutions in which we work, scholarly production appears to be heading toward a darker vision of future literary production. This can be seen with literary prizes being given to works such as Philippe Lançon’s Le Lambeau. Historians, philosophers, and literary scholars are currently focusing on social decay from school shootings to anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ actions.
To guarantee consideration for publication in this volume, submissions of abstracts must be received by November 1, 2019 to both co-editors. Final chapters would be invited for March 2020.
Arline Cravens is Assistant Professor of French at St. Louis University. Dr. Cravens specializes in women writers and gender theory. Her most recent award-winning publication is a special volume on Virginie Despentes for The Rocky Mountain Review, coedited with Michèle Schaal (Spring 2018). Her work intersects in interesting ways with Simone de Beauvoir.
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It’s harder to put my finger on the difference, though.
There are people in Romance Writers of America who believe that membership in the organization confers professionalism. But some have been members for a decade or more, write sporadically or not at all and have not completed or submitted a manuscript. So I don’t think declaring oneself a professional is enough.
To me this quote feels a bit derogatory to the amateur (though perhaps it wasn’t intended that way). Nor do I think one has to write full time to be a professional. But I do believe it is about commitment. Being an amateur is like dating while being a pro is like marriage. One can walk away from a hobby but a true professional hangs in there.
So anyway, this is what I’ve come up with so far. A professional writer is one who strives to improve her mastery of the craft, one who sets goals and shows up for work even if she’s not in the mood.
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[hr] I already beat the game and i heard that you can play as your father but i started a new game and it's still playing as toan is any of this true? can you really play as him?
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I was planning to take my children out to watch a play last weekend until I saw the news via The Beijinger: “Red Alert Declared for Beijing’s Air, Dec 16-20.”
Crap. Here we go again, I thought to myself. Pollution isn’t uncommon in the capital, but a “red alert” announcement was. Worried even more than usual, I decided to cancel our playdates.
The general rule of thumb is to NOT let the AQI (Air Quality Level) go beyond 50 while at home. My air purifier will go on full blast if I see the AQI level on my egg approach 100, which is the maximum for what is considered as “healthy” for my kids. (If you’d like to understand this more, click here.)
Despite the pollution, we really do like life in Beijing. Here’s a post where I share why
Based on the new regulations, a “Red Alert” status means one of three things. The first is that the AQI level will reach over 200 for at least 4 days. The second is when the AQI level is above 300 for two days in a row. The third is if it becomes higher than 500 over any 24-hour period. It is definitely the second, and not just for two days in a row. (Update: I just read earlier today from Shanghai Expat Official that some places reached 1000 yesterday.)
As I shared in in a past Nihao Beijing post, living in Beijing has its perks as well. But the white wall of Particulate Matter (a.k.a. PM) reels in that traveler in me. So on those high AQI days, the kids and I stay at home.
Unfortunately, hiding within the four corners of my home isn’t enough. One needs defenses against the wretched white fog. Two must-haves for all Beijing homes are air purifiers and the Air Quality Monitors.
Let’s start with these Air Purifiers.
Air purifiers are basically that: machines that help purify the air from the contaminants in the air.
For high AQI days, here’s an article by Timeout Beijing of some family-friendly restaurants in Beijing where families can breathe easy
Blue Air is the most popular choice for those who can afford and are willing to shell out a few thousand RMB’s. The much, much cheaper alternative, Xiaomi, is currently being hounded by allegations of failing quality inspection according to The Waijiao. But I’ve seen people use it and who happen to be very satisfied with it.
Simply put, there’s a hefty price tag on clean air here in Beijing.
For more information on purchasing air purifiers, here’s an article by The Beijinger about 10 Tips in Choosing and Using Air Purifiers in Beijing and another by Timeout Beijing about Air Purifiers for Every Budget.
Earlier on I mentioned Air Quality Monitors. There are two that we currently use at home, both more or less the same price. The first is called a Laser Egg, while the second is called 海克智动 (Hǎi kè zhì dòng). (Once I figure out what the differences are, I’ll link that story to this post!)
Homes inhabited by people also worried about air pollution (because not everyone worries about it!) will also have these alongside their air purifiers, although I’ve heard stories of some pre-installed air quality monitors inside the air purifiers. Some families choose not to buy air quality monitors, citing unnecessary panic amongst family members.
So again, the basic rule is simple: the goal is to have the air under 50, or at most 100 (depending on the family. We’re okay with 100).
Here’s the kind of information Air Visual provides. I used their info on a previous post about how Seoul is slowly turning into another Airpocalypse.
Pollution Protection Outside the House:
Before heading out the house, I sometimes check AirVisual to check how polluted the rest of the city is. Air Visual is a start-up website that “provides air pollution readings around the world using data from more than 10,000 monitoring sources, both public and private. The company shares a 3-D real-time global map of air pollution and weather patterns on its website.” Interestingly, the founder of this company is a long-term French expat in Beijing named Yann Boquillod who also developed a product that tests air quality at home to know the kind of air quality his children were breathing at home.
Masks are must-buys before venturing out into the white haze. Nowadays, there are a ton of mask options for young children and adults alike.
To avoid the risk of suffocation, please do not let newborns and very young toddlers (children under 3) wear masks. An alternative I’ve read but not tried on Kickstarter is the Wynd, which describes itself as “the smartest air purifier for your personal space”. From the looks of it, it’s as high as your typical Starbucks insulated mug cup (the taller one anyway) which means it can be easily inserted in, say, a baby pram, or even put alongside your egg.
For kids three and up, options that my friends have bought include Coco Koala Respirators, Cambridge, and idMASK.
Coco Koala Respirators come in blue and pink, and size #2 is for kids 3-7 years old. I bought one for my daughter awhile back for RMB198, but I have to admit she didn’t wear it very willingly. By the way, there’s a RMB10 shipping fee. Cambridge is another option, although a friend complained that the straps loosened over time for her daughter. We also use idMASK, and L1 (now almost 4)prefers that over the Koala mask she used than when was younger (and that she has passed on to L2).
Popular mask options for adults include Vogmask for reusable masks and 3M for disposable masks. Click here for more information on choosing a mask.
Beijing also has air-purified cabs for those like myself who don’t drive in Beijing. A popular option is the state-owned Shouqi Yueche, which are premium limousines driven by former (and supposedly reformed) Beijing cab drivers. As you might have already expected, they also cost a bit more than your average Beijing taxi. Some Didi Dache cabs have also started having air purifiers, although according to most drivers they purchased these air purifiers for their own use as well.
Here’s a post I wrote for Beijing Kids about the Shouqi cab.
As far as I know, international schools have their own built-in air purifiers. I know of a few families who opt to keep their kids at home on polluted days if they know that their schools don’t have an air purifier.
During the previous red alert, schools were closed in certain districts. Fortunately, most international schools had just started the holiday break, which means the kids don’t have to go to school anyway. My daughter’s school has air purifiers as well, but I chose to just keep her at home. So though my daughter knows pollution is bad, she finds that it oftentimes works in her favor.
I’d like to end this post by saying that it’s not always this polluted. Though rarer now, we’re not perpetually in a warzone-like state. But for the days like today, you need to get your anti-pollution gear ready. For your health’s sake, put your air purifiers on full blast until the pollution finally dissipates.
A tale of masks and purifiers – how we stand the air pollution in Beijing
Family Friendly Restaurants with Air Purifiers
Air Purifiers for Every Budget
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Informative post – you really learn something new every day. I doubt I will visit Beijing anytime soon though the UK is not without pollution. I regularly see a number of cyclists wearing similar masks when driving through the streets of London.
It’s sad to hear that the UK has its own bouts with pollution as well. I’ve learned to appreciate Beijing more in spite of the pollution. There’s just so much to explore! Thanks for commenting! 🙂
Wow I’ve seen a few news reports about the air quality in Beijing but your post is a real eye opener. It’s a shame you have to go to such lengths to protect yourself but thank you for sharing this important information.
You’re welcome! It’s not actually that bad once you’re used to it, and I really like living in Beijing in spite of the pollution. Thank you for reading my post! 🙂
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December 28, 2016 at 7:47 am
Air quality is one of the biggest factors in us not considering major cities in China as possible “next places to live,” but I can’t even imagine the frustration and worry you must experience as a parent. With all of the daily factors and considerations you weigh each and every day, reading this post I found myself saying “of course you’d have to do that!” Sharing insider information on which places have filters and which don’t, monitoring your home with high-tech gadgets, and the countless other micro-actions that you juggle during your day for the sole sake of air quality reinvigorates our apprehension about China’s cities, but this is really great, detailed information, so thank you.
There’s pretty much nothing else you can do but to use air purifiers and face masks. The pollution there, if I understand correctly has a lot to do with the geography where the pollution from the neighboring provinces seem to cascade towards Beijing and stays there. If there’s one thing na bonus, then it is that those things you need are actually affordable there. Compared to here in the Philippines, purifiers with limited choices comes at a price.
Wow, what an insightful post. You always hear about the air quality in Beijing but it must be something completely different when you have to live through it everyday and be conscious of it. I will be visiting Shanghai in a few months so I’m hoping it isn’t so bad when I head over. Will definitely be taking the necessary precautions just in case!
Wow! I never realized how bad air pollution is in Beijing. Cool gadgets though but I hope Seoul’s air quality won’t be as bad that we need to check it constantly. My gauge for checking air quality is Lotte World Tower in Jamsil. It is visible from where I live when the air is clear and of course, it is not visible when the level of fine dust is high. Not very high tech but it works ~
December 27, 2016 at 9:35 pm
Yes, I hope it doesn’t get that bad! I want to raise my kids there, and hope they don’t grow up in a smoggy environment! Thanks for commenting, and happy holidays!
Who knew that you needed all these additional gadgets while living in Beijing. I’m surprised that the market is not over saturated with various devices to assist people in different circumstances. I hope your family stays safe!
Thank you! Not yet. But maybe in the future. Happy holidays! 🙂
December 27, 2016 at 9:43 am
This post made me realize how important the unpolluted air is. I haven’t been to China, and I don’t know if I’ll go there any time soon. If ever I visit China, I think I would go to the provinces instead. This post is really informative. I’m saving this for future use.
The provinces are worse, actually. Best if you come to Beijing. Also, best to come when there is an important gathering like the Olympics or G20 summit. Skies are beautifully blue during those times! Thank you for saving it! 🙂
Wow, the air quality in Beijing is insane. Sometimes I think that I would like to live in China for a year- I would love to learn mandarin and I think that the culture and history is so interesting. However, the air pollution would really affect my quality of life so I just don’t think it would be worth it. This was really interesting, thanks for sharing!
Kate Carter Hickey says:
I can't believe just how bad it has gotten in Beijing! We didn't have to wear masks when i was there in 2009. Just having been in shanghai it was oretty bad air quality too. We need to do something!
Yes, but that was post-Olympics. Sadly, times have changed. I hope it’s less polluted in the future, though. 🙁
It still amazes me that up until now I’ve taken beautiful, clean, pure air for granted. It took my move to Korea to appreciate clear, sunny, blue skies and healthy air. I honestly don’t know how people can stand to live in cities with such high pollution levels such as Beijing for extended periods of time. I know I couldn’t but understand some people don’t have the choice. Anyhow, I am more grateful than ever for fresh air and will never again take it for granted!
It depends, actually. Beijing is actually a beautiful city on non-smoggy days. Hopefully there are more of those though.
Wow, I didn’t realize that technology becomes a part of everyday life in the face of Beijing pollution. I know the pollution in Saigon is terrible as well but they don’t have a good system for metrics here in Vietnam so I don’t know HOW bad it is. Stay safe kids!
December 27, 2016 at 10:13 pm
Thank you! Yes, pollution sucks here. I hope it gets better! Oh I’m sure Saigon’s air is way better than here. Otherwise everyone would be importing pollution devices from China by now, lol
We are having the same problem in my city. But it’s not as nearly as bad as in Beijing. Those are some great advice you gave!
December 24, 2016 at 11:46 pm
Thank you! Glad you liked them 🙂
December 23, 2016 at 9:23 pm
It’s really scary what the world is turning into when even breathing clean air is hard to come by. 🙁 I hope the big companies can also think about the effect of their businesses to the environment. We were supposed to go on a trip, with China among the destinations. After reading this, I’m glad we didn’t push through.
Pinay Mommy Online says:
Air pollution is everywhere especially if you live in a city. But this is my first time to hear about having a red alert being issued due to air pollution.
It is really sad that you missed your playdates, but I agree with you, canceling it would be safer for you and your family. Going out might take its toll on your health. Keep safe! I hope the AQL will lower soon and everyone can enjoy a good day out. 🙂
Yes, it’s definitely lower now. It was quite high during the weekend. I hope Beijing fixes its pollution problem soon!
In Korea it’s bad too…not as bad as China. I have a mask that I’ve been wearing more frequently. I got bronchitis in September and I want to say it’s because of my trip to Beijing and Shanghai in August. It was the worst – the first time I had a lung infection like that! I’m bringing back the mask look to Canada (where it can get smoggy) when I move back there!
Oh wow, didn’t realize you were here! Yes, it can get quite smoggy while in China. I hope it doesn’t get too bad once you’re back home! You can buy lots of items from China as preparation if necessary! 🙂
Very informative post. I think it is very easy to forget how bad the air pollution is in some areas. Also how damaging it can be to minors and the elderly. It is very sad that you have to go to such extents just to be able to breathe fresh air!
So true! I really hate it when the pollution gets really bad. 🙁
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The manifests most often when startups confuse messaging to the market with messaging to investors or stakeholders. In other words, instead of focusing on the strengths of the product, they focus on the strengths of the company.
Now, there are indeed scenarios when those messages should intersect, but think about it in terms an iPhone. When you’re making that purchasing decision, do you care how many years of experience Apple’s CFO has?
So to get off mission and into the mind of your customer, remember that there are several hurdles you have to jump over to make a sale:
- The problem has to be painful to your customer.
- The problem has to be top-of-mind for your customer.
There are more, of course, but if these top three aren’t addressed at the very beginning of your messaging, the chances of that messaging being effective drop quickly and dramatically.
I mentioned before that no one listens to statistics. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t quantify the benefits of your MVP. In fact, putting numbers in front of the customer as evidence of your value is critical, provided they’re the right numbers.
So we flipped our messaging to instead talk about how our solution eliminated about three hours of data analysis that the AP’s journalists had been spending on each earnings report. Now those same journalists could spend those three hours doing, you know, journalism.
2,000 articles sounds so much bigger and sexier than three hours. But then we weren’t selling articles, we were selling time.
And this is where a lot of mistakes get made. When you’re pointing to the problem and you’re in the customer’s shoes, you realize that what the customer is really buying is time, convenience, simplification, freedom, comfort, personal or professional growth, even prestige.
That’s what should lead the messaging.
Ride the change wave
One of the reasons your product exists is probably because the market, the industry, hell, the entire world is probably changing faster than the incumbents can keep up with it. You need to address that change. Subtly.
All of this enters into the messaging. Remember, our simple message needs to convey a number of complex concepts, and the future is one of them. To do this, we need to imagine a world in which our new way of doing things is now the norm. What does that world look like?
The final MVP Message
Following all these guidelines, we’ve now crafted an MVP message that:
- Hints at the future of their industry, and in turn the betterment of their own future.
If someone described to you a product that does all that, wouldn’t you give them a few minutes of your time? </s> Infant Award Travel — A Cautionary Tale
Lorraine and John have been what you would call ideal students of Travel Hacking. They dove headfirst into the game and have accumulated a massive cache of points based on the information they gleaned from this blog. With that information and the points accumulated, they were able to redeem for a mini-RTW trip earlier this year and have now cashed in for a trip to the South Pacific (New Zealand and Australia). They redeemed their Alaska Airlines Miles for a trip using partner airline Cathay Pacific, one of the best airlines in the world! Everything was great until they tried to add their daughter to the booking.
Infant Fees
This is a topic that I haven’t covered at all simply because my daughter is past the age where I needed to worry about getting her onto an award itinerary where she wasn’t paying full freight. It was an oversight that I wished I had written about to save a select group some hassle but hindsight is 20/20 so I’ll do my best now to bring the issue to light.
In Aeroplan’s case, I would always advocate for paying the dollar amount rather than the Aeroplan points unless you happen to be inundated with points that you can’t get rid of. I would encourage most people to save the points for their next redemption.
Lorraine and John’s Situation
Cathay Pacific award bookings using Alaska Miles are very economically priced and easy to achieve but both Lorraine and John didn’t anticipate having to shell out big bucks to get their daughter (infant < 2 years old) onto the flight. This is easy to understand because after about 20 minutes of searching Cathay Pacific’s terms and conditions, I could not locate the clause that deals with infant fees when booking award travel.
There are however many resources in the blogosphere that indicated that Cathay Pacific charges 10% of the adult fare if departing from anywhere except the United States and
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Frank Mendicino, member of University of Wyoming Foundation board of directors.
The agreement contains a vision statement that says the ranch will continue to operate as a working cattle ranch, the primary objective of which is cattle production and that it would benefit the universities, through their foundations, by generating “net revenues from ranch operations” to be used to provide “scholarship and/or internship support for CSU and UW students majoring in agriculture and national resources,” and by providing a “working laboratory for observation and study of plant-animal systems.” The agreement is clear that funding for academic programs was to come from net revenues from ranch operations. It was not anticipated or expected that funding would come from any other source. This was a shared vision between the donors and the universities’ Colleges of Agriculture when the gift was made.
“e “from ranching operations” [author’“… encouraged to continue the joint arrangement for an indefinite term.” However, if either university wanted to dissolve the arrangement, dissolution could be accomplished by one foundation becoming the sole member of the LLC or by the foundations together selling the ranch.
Based upon the 14 year financial performance of the ranch, in 2011 the deans of the Colleges of Agriculture, both of whom were on the ranch management committee and were intimately familiar with the ranch operation, reached the conclusion that there would never be enough net revenue to realize the vision of providing meaningful scholarship/internship support for agriculture students or to develop laboratory/observation programs on the ranch. The deans consulted with their university presidents; the presidents consulted with one another; and the universities, not the foundations, decided to exercise the option clearly, unequivocally and unconditionally set forth in the gift agreement to sell the ranch. The decision was made in good faith in accordance with the gift agreement, consistent with the intent of the donors at the time of the gift, and in the genuine belief that the best way to achieve the donor’s desire to provide scholarship/internship support for agriculture and natural resources students was to sell the ranch.
At the universities’ request, the foundations set out to sell the ranch. Through one of her attorneys in October, 2011, Ms. Davis acknowledged that the sale of the ranch was authorized by the Memorandum of Agreement and stated that the Davis Foundation “is in agreement with resolutions to sell the ranch for its highest and best value.” In an effort to insure that the process of selling the ranch was completely fair and transparent, a request for proposal was sent to numerous real estate firms in Wyoming and Colorado that specialize in ranch sales and a realtor was selected. So that all potential buyers who were interested in the ranch had a fair and equal opportunity to buy it, a sealed bid process was established. Two former governors, one from Wyoming and one from Colorado, agreed to preside over the opening of the bids to assure the fairness, accuracy and transparency of the process and to confirm the highest bidder and the amount of the bid.
Unfortunately, notwithstanding her earlier acknowledgment that the sale of the ranch was permitted by the gift agreement and her agreement that the ranch should be sold for its “highest and best value,” in November, 2012, Ms. Davis sued to block the sale. Even though neither she nor her representative on the management committee nor anyone on her behalf had complained to either university or foundation that the ranch was not being used as she intended when the gift was made, she made numerous public statements to that effect. The facts are that, at the time of the gift, the donors and the universities hoped and believed the vision could/would be realized, but they also understood the ranch might not generate sufficient net revenue, in which case they all agreed the universities would be permitted to sell the ranch after 14 years and the proceeds from the sale would be used as set forth in the gift agreement for scholarships, internships and related academic programs in agriculture and natural resources.
UW’s share of the proceeds from the sale of the ranch will be used to establish an endowment, the annual payout from which will be at least $400,000 in the beginning and, depending upon investment returns, much more as the years go by. If CSU establishes a similar endowment, the two endowments will generate at least $800,000 per year forever for scholarship/internship support and relatedname of the C.C. Davis Foundation and Amy Davis. That comes to $11.2 million generated during the next 14 years versus a loss of almost $1 million during the first 14 years.
Thanks to the generosity of the Davis Foundation and Ms. Davis, for which the universities are extremely grateful, agriculture and natural resources students at both schools will benefit for generations. Under these facts and circumstances, the decision by the universities to sell the ranch was reasonable, rational and produced a very beneficial result for agriculture students at both Universities. Although Idecision, calling into question the integrity of those who made it and/or accusing them of violating their trust is inappropriate, uncalled for and wrong.
The UW Foundation and its president/CEO, Ben Blalock, have borne the brunt of allegations of lack of integrity and violation of trust. There has been speculation about the amount of Ben’s compensauniversity and president/CEO of the foundation, and it has been specifically alleged that Ben’s motivation for selling the Y Cross ranch is that he will receive a commission or some other increase in compensation as a result of the sale of the ranch. Bensell the ranch, nor did he do so. His job, and that of his counterpart at CSU, was to supervise the implementation of the decision of the UW and CSU administrations. As a matter of policy, neither Ben nor any employee of the UW Foundation receives a cent of compensation based upon a commission on the amount of money raised or the amount of money for which an in-kind gift like the Y Cross is sold. The UW Foundation portion of Ben’s salary is determined by the UW Foundation Board of Directors, which includes several members who have many years experience hiring CEOs and other senior executives and determining salary levels based upon the current market for the position. Ben’s UW Foundation salary has always been based upon the board’s determination of the current market for successful university foundation CEOs. He did not receive any additional compensation as the result of the sale of the ranch.
Ben BlalockW and president/CEO of the UW Foundation on September 30, 1996. Although records prior to 1996 are incomplete, it is believed the average annual fundraising at UW for the five years preceding Ben’s arrival was approximately $6.2 million and the biggest fundraising year was approximately $7.8 million. When Ben arrived, there had been 11 gifts made to UW of $1 million or more. The endowment pool managed by the foundation when Ben arrived was approximately $34 million. Working with five UW administrations, UW trustees, governors, numerous college deans, faculty, the state legislature, donors, and board members, through June 30, 2015, Ben has been responsible for raising $789.5 million for the benefit of the University of Wyoming and its students, including $199 million in state matching funds — an average of $41.55 million per year. The endowment pool is now $450 million and there have been more than 100 gifts of $1 million or more. Based upon this financial performance, Ben would make four or five times (or more) as much in the private sector as he makes at UW. He deserves our appreciation and thanks. He does not deserve to have his integrity questioned or to be accused of a violation of trust.
FOOTNOTE: Due to high cattle prices between 2011 and 2015, the cumulative net loss from the time of the gift through August 13, 2015 (date of sale) was reduced to $322,243.54. Cumulative net loss includes approximately $1.74 million in depreciation that is offset by capital investments (buildings, corrals, equipment and cattle herd upgrades) of approximately $2 million. Cumulative cash flow during 18 years of ownership was +$277,037.93 compared to at least $800,000 per year in net endowment income X 18 = $14.4 million during the next 18 years all for the direct benefit of students. From my perspective the universities’ decision to sell the ranch was the obvious choice to make.
— Frank Mendicino is a member of rs, of which he has been chairman as well as chairman and vice- He was Attorney General of Wyoming from 1975-78. He is a longtimeand the Cowboy Joe Club Boe Cowboy Joe Club and a past member of the Western Research Institute Board of Directors. In 2005, he was honored by the University of Wyoming with an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Also, did the U of Wyo Foundation factor in some other matters.
a piece in Fiscal Times, Oct 2011.http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2011/10/07/The-Rich-University-The-Mother-of-all-Tax-Breaks.
The amount of money that some real Estate Agents made in COLO, off of taking the Y Cross off the U of Wyoming Foundation books,(assets), is amazing. But, how many professors in ranching or finance, in Wyoming believe the Y Cross was a big “loser”, in the sum of all factors? And, as ran by the University of Wyoming Foundation? Can we get some more Wyoming political auditors to dazzle the folks in WYO, with WYOFILE specials. That would be very curious, too.
Oh, one other matter, is a primo ranch(Y Cross) increasing in value, what factors were used in that? it was after all a ranch that had no loan, when turned over to the Wyo Foundation management in 1997. Then, it was at a lower value,( 1997), so there is some rate of average yearly increase in value. Also, the hunting fees.
After all, it was a big cattle ranch. There was just so so much that never appeared on the WYOFILE, by the OFFICIALDOM. When cattle operations were conducted, what? Is the University of WYO Foundation, just leaving the impression that Y Cross was a “loser”. That term seems to be thrown around by some associated with the U of WYO Foundation. To compare a real super” loser”, what was the situation on the State of Wyoming investment in mortgage backed securities. Again, underscore the piece in the Wyoming Lawyer, August 2015 edition. Amazing, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled the lawyers who brought the suit against Moody, in Wyoming, did so in the wrong court. But, Moody, had lawyers from Casper and a big corporate Law firm in Denver offering up, defenses from Moody. This is all rather amazing in some bigger picture of events transpiring in Wyoming. The Wyo File Foundation paid what big fee to the Colorado Real Estate Agent(FIRM), who got rid of the Y Cross Ranch, to take it off the books of the U OF Wyoming Foundation as an asset? They were not paid chicken feed.
Did the Y Cross Ranch land values depreciate, between 1996 and 2015, when it was sold?
The new buyer put a value on the ranch of $ 50 million absent any conservation easement.(per his comments in the news), after the U Wyo Foundation made a big deal of not disclosing the new buyer.
Don’t some ranches listed in Wyo have prices will above $ 500/ acre?
googles. Mr Mendicino, the ex(STATE) AG of the ED Administration during some of his term, has really targeted Ms Amy Davis( in 2015) and her advisor(s)., WYO FILE, etc, the medium used, http://WWW.. Of course, she is not here to give her perspective. As to master -servant relations in Wyo, one only needs to google the federal Case of Estate of ROSA, a ruling by the 10th Circuit of the Federal U S Court of Appeals, Judge Doyle. As to the supposed loss on the Y Cross Ranch, while under the U of Wyoming Foundation control, it is indeed curious, how this got conflated with some P R campaign for Ben Blalock. Herding around P R sentiment might work at a BYU football game, but that is a whole other area of history at U of WYO.
30 years ago, in Sept of 1985, Time Magazine had a big article on the Ex Governor of Wyoming.
Governor Ed, with partners, bought an 18,000 acre ranch near Lander for about $ 5 million in 1977. 8 years later, he declared bankruptcy due to loan troubles, according to the TIME’S piece.
had the Y Cross Ranch under its control? Where? Where? AWOL.
Wheatland, Laramie, Sun Dance, etc, that the State should gush forth great gratitude to the LIL Club who deals in commercial paper.
Not sure if any Wyoming Lawyers read WYOFILE, and matters on the Y-Cross.
However, in the August 2015 Edition of the Wyo Lawyer( page 58) is a piece a case on the State of Wyoming v Moody’s Investment Service on how the State of Wyoming lost big money on investments in “mortgaged backed securities. The Wyoming Supreme Court dismissed the case, on jurisdictional grounds ruling Wyoming was the wrong place to bring such action. Lets see, the Wyoming Foundation has millions under its management, but, no professors pipe up up on the Y Cross, and what it should have made, as a 60,000 acre ranch, with no loan on it? What about Wyoming history, then, no professors pipe up on The Yellowstone ranch, and the ex Wyoming Governor who declared bankruptcy, on his his follies on the Yellowstone Ranch.
The Wyoming Lawyer Magazine would not carry a piece on Courtenay Davis highlighting his landmark jury verdict in Courtneay Davis v the Alioto Law Firm. But, some must google in America, these days in the digital era.
God forbid that any might ever ask someone like a Harlan Hughes what Y Cross should have made.
U of Wyo Foundation? Also, Dunn and Bradstreet has some data on ranch operations and financial flows.
depreciation, and the many aspects of the tax code. Professors are big on highlighting how many grants are obtained, CSU was hooting on its climate change grants, from assorted Federal agencies. If truth is so important as a supposed value at universities, where are all the professors pointing out how it was that the Y Cross ranch loss so much money according to what has surfaced, lately per the people associated with the U of Wyo Foundation? Now, what is the word at the CHENEY PLAZA: MATTER CLOSED.
Further searching reveals Foundation tax records for the last five years are available on line and list Mr. Blalock’s annual salary at approximately $500,000 per year.
Is the head of the head of the Ag Dept in Laramie echoing the refrains of the sale is finally taking the Ranch off the BOOKS? As a real estate asset. That must have been a curious dynamics in Laramie between sections of the Wyo (U) Foundation, the head of the Ag Dept,(another FRANK) and the Animal Science Dept, and assorted. Obviously, the Ag Head in Laramie is not up on CPA matters on ranching, and the nature of things in that sphere. Did he get reports on cash flow from the ranch? Or was he more interested in Federal Grants in his special nitch? Herding cats is not easy,at any university, seems to be more and more apparent in the mix of all that went on.(in LARAMIE).
WWW. Mr Blalock did not profit or earn his money in the sense of running a corporation or a Hedge FUND. The axed ex UW Coach is now doing very well with the AGGIES, Texas A & M. I don’t begrudge Mr Balaock an appropriate compensation, but recall it is not the hedge fund standard. Some of those chaps pull in a billion/ year. Mr Blalock has to go where the money is and convince people to fork over money and assets. Mr Courtney Davis was a very successful man, conservation easements and tax complications compound the complexities in hard assets, land. What are some yardsticks to examine, what is the compensation for the South Dakota University Foundation President, or some other Rocky Mountain Foundations? I suggest that is a staring point to get some frame of references. At one time , the big Majors(Oil companies) didn’t think the area now knows as Jonas field was worth much. They were wrong.
Mr Air Force Grad proved all the major oil companies wrong..A smart guy who was an Air Force Academy grad are the people U W(Foundation) looks to in some instances.
Thankfully, the U W Foundation got the guy to fork over big money to the U W Foundation.
Obviously, U W Foundation can target people who never went to U W to fork over money to the U W Foundation. Did you see any CSU grads make any big Donations to the U W Foundation? FAT chance.
This was an interesting exchange on the Y Cross ranch purchase and sale. The particulars seem to be in dispute and it appears that there is no way to access the documents in play. So rather than address that, I want to focus on the issue of compensation. Since it has not been denied, I feel it is safe to assume that Mr. Blalock is being compensated somewhere north of $600,000 per year (including bonuses).
The argument presented by Mr. Mendicino supporting the amount is specious. He presents a case that is supported by selective reasoning – since many CEO’s receive more compensation than Mr. Blalock, it must be true that he should be compensated as he has been. One can look at this two ways. On the one hand the average CEO of a fortune 500 company earns about 300 times the money that his workers receive. Some argue this fair, as Mendicino does, based on the value of the CEO. I think not. But look at it the way the American Enterprise Institute, a huge supporter of business, does. They reported in May that a review (based on Bureau of Labor statistics) of the nearly 250,000 CEO’s in America finds that the average compensation is “only” $180,000. In the former instance Mr. Blalock’s compensation is unfair to workers and in the latter he is paid three times what the average American CEO received.
Let us look at it from yet another angle. Mr. Blalock serves a non-profit organization which is represents the citizens of Wyoming whose population averages less than $30,000 dollars per year income according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Is his value to the citizens of the state worth more than 20 times theirs? How about another angle: the Boomerang recently listed the salaries of different employees of the institution. Is Mr. Blalock’s “worth” to the university 26 times that of an office assistant? Lastly another angle based on the responsibility of position: the commanding officer of a U.S Navy ballistic missile submarine, with the power to destroy several million people earns 1/5 as much as Mr. Blalock. Shocking isn’t it?
Two final points. Many studies have shown that executive compensation has outstripped that of the “average” worker by at an increasing rate over the past decade. I am not sure that a non-profit should be seeking to emulate that model. Secondly, I view Mr. Blalock as a public servant – employed by a state funded institution and a non-profit entity. I would think that he, and his board of directors would keep this in mind and note that the funds for the excessive compensation would be better suited to scholarships for students (outside of the athletic department).
As some may know, the ” Deed of Conservation Easement”, dated August 26, 1997, sets forth many things, and is at the Laramie County Recorder’s office, book 1459. Are some using a hedge fund, frame of reference, that is curious, didn’t Rita even read the document in the Country Clerk’s office before she issues a press release for Mitt Romney. The great secrecy crusade of Rita and her pals(in the political class), astounding.
How does one lose money on a 60,000 acre ranch with no loans on it, and if a non-profit, it had other tax exemptions? On the animal unit carry capacity, what was that record during the time the university of Wyoming Foundation ran the show? So, are we to believe that the big lesson here is that a university that calls itself the Cowboys just did not cut it when it came to running a ranch, regardless if very few students ever set foot on the ranch?
Is this now a matter of SEALS, some big pattern at U of Wyo of roll it under secrecy. While Ms Davis and her father are passed away, how can U of Wyo be so smug on matters. All one had to do was look in the County Clerk’s office for some of the documents, some others were on the I-NET, could be googled up. Doesn’t the University of Wyo want to teach students the lesson on how it lost money on a primo ranch, with no loan, and as it wrapped itself in a non-profit? All in some periods where there were high cattle prices?
There must be other lessons on this matter, but great, Keep it a secret on matters is the special, all where truth is not given a high value at a land grant University( U of W). IS CSU on board on that, too?
It is no secret that ARCH COAl, lost around 98 % of its value, see charts on the Stock Exchanges.
I suppose the “art of the deal” WYO style is being treated like the secret formula for micro waved cell phones, or some of the many excuses that can be popped up in Laramie at the non-profit.
Mr Courtenay Davis was one of the foremost experts on cattle pricing and antitrust matters in America.
Perhaps, Mr Blalock could take time from his very VIP important & busy schedule to read the piece on Courtenay Davis, & the Editors at the Wyoming Business Report can surely give him a WWW tab, to plug into it.
was slipped in there which led to an view on the “obvious choice” from a certain perspective.
I want to add I am grateful for the great legal education I got at U of Wyoming law school.
Jim Hagood ( from Natrona County WYO, via lots of other places since graduating from U W, and as an Alumni of the George Washington U law school(LL’M), and the U of Colo, degree in economics.
I am not going to use the salutation like Frank of Dr(Doctor) on his BUZZ on the WWW.
Thanks for the explanation. If what you state is accurate, and I have no knowledge or reason to believe it is not, selling the Y Cross may have been the right thing to do for financial reasons. However, in my opinion it wasn’t the right thing to do in regard to either the donor’s (Ms. Davis) wishes or for the education or research purposes for which it was given to the UW and CSU Foundations. It still appears to me that trust was broken meaning that other potential donors either should not donate to either Foundation or should take extreme caution and have iron clad safe guards in doing so to insure that their wishes must be adhered to.
I 989 – 2001. Mr. Mendocino’s description of the University of Wyoming’s understanding in 1996 of the Y Cross Ranch gift is accurate. My family has ranched in Wyoming for over 100 years. The other trustees and I would not have supported acceptance of the gift had it not had the provisions which Mr. Mendicino detailed.
Frank- Thank you for publicly restating the facts surrounding UW’s history with the Y Cross and matters relating to the recent sale. As a UW graduate I am grateful for donors, like Ms. Davis, who have given so generously to our university. Ms. Davis’ gift is a legacy that will enrich the lives of countless students and, in turn, the quale. As a former UW trustee as well as a former member of the UW Foundation Board of Directors, I have followed the saga of the Y Cross extensively for a number of years. I am satisfied that the parties involved acted with the utmost integrity in consummating the sale of this gift. Thank you for persevering in doing the right thing!
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DETJEN, Walter Arthur Sept. 11, 1927 ~ Dec. 19, 2013 Age 86, a longtime resident of the Antelope Valley, passed away peacefully in Modesto, California from a short bout of pneumonia. Walter is predeceased by his son, Dale, and is survived by his wife, Patricia, daughters Christine and Jennifer, and son, Joel; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Walter was born in Biola, California to Arthur and Bertha Detjen and grew up on a grape vineyard. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. In 1951, after graduating from college, Walter married Patricia and just recently celebrated their 62nd anniversary. Also in 1951 Walter began a 32 year career at the Rocket Lab Site in Edwards Air Force Base working on and heading up numerous government projects including projects for the U.S. Space Program. A longtime member of Lancaster's Grace Lutheran Church, where he served many years on their School Board, Walter always strived to live his life in a manner that would be acceptable to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Walter was also a longtime member of the local Antique Car Club serving in several capacities. But what many people came to relate Walter to was the Rural Olympics at the A.V. Fair. For over a 43 year span Walter competed annually in the potato-stabbing race which he won six times and the tractor sickle-bar race where he won the event eight consecutive years. In July 2006, Walter was elected into the A.V. Fair Rural Olympics Hall of Fame. Words can't express the imprint Walter left with his family and friends. He was smart, witty, loving, caring, warm, sweet, and happy-go-lucky. He grew up a farm boy who would eventually work with spacecraft design and flew in aircraft with astronauts. Lord, thank you for sharing him with us. Viewing will be held at 10 am to 11:30 am., Friday, December, 27, 2013 at Grace Lutheran Church, 856 W. Newgrove St., Lancaster; with graveside service at noon at Joshua Memorial Park, 808 E. Lancaster Blvd., followed by a Celebration of Life with reception at Grace Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Grace Lutheran Church, 856 W. Newgrove St., Lancaster, CA 93534 or the Hospice Foundation of Stanislaus County, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA. 95356.
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Delta flights are gradually resuming after a massive power outage in its Atlanta computer systems left passengers and ticket agents unable to access tickets, stranding thousands of planes on the ground this morning. About 450 flights were canceled and thousands more delayed.
Delta’s not alone, of course – Southwest had an outage three weeks ago that caused the cancellation of 2,000 flights.
It’s tempting to point to the airlines’ basic computer systems, many of which are quite old.
“Airlines work with a variety of systems, some of are based on 1950’s architecture,” said Robert Mann, president of RW Mann and Company. But around that basic framework has grown a massive network of often state-of-the-art systems. “It’s a hybrid,” he said.
For most airlines, the old computer systems themselves have worked well. The vulnerability, Mann says, comes from fact that IT networks and systems built up around them are so numerous and complex. As airlines merge and offer more options to passengers, the complexity grows.
Delta’s on-time performance had been far and ahead of the competition, according to analysts, and its network technology is actually in better shape than that of carriers like Southwest. It seems to have been undone by something comparatively old fashioned. A simple power switch malfunctioned, Mann said, probably while they were testing it out.
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To every problem there is a root, but if we only prune the weed it will only grow back stronger. We must honestly consider all possibilities. Yes, even the possibility that we are wrong. Most of the problems we are dealing with today took root a long time ago. It takes time for a seed to take root. The trick is to remember exactly what it was that we planted.
There is definitely a consciousness of Being and within this realization of all things there is Truth. This Truth exists in what has come to me as consciousness of beauty. Here we conceptualize what is beautiful in our minds eye. It is how we see things inside that contribute to how we experience the world outside.
Disobedience is like choosing not to drive between the lines. It just makes the journey longer and harder.
September 16, 2010 The Intuitive Life Coach™2 Comments
This is the time! Here is the place! Right now in this very moment in time is where all the opportunity lies. It is up to us to seek it, find it and relish in all that there is right NOW. We can’t waste a moment of all that is real by surrounding ourselves with the illusion of lack. It is futile to complain and curse the blessing of this time instead of praising and being thankful for the gift that is our present. There is a reason for this season. Look, listen and feel with your heart, soul and spirit. It is here! There is a purpose! The answer is in us All.
September 10, 2010 The Intuitive Life Coach™Leave a comment
It was not long before I entered the highway, which is by the way exactly 2.11 miles from my home, when an eighteen wheeler thundered by me. The truck had several positive slogans on the rear tailgate one of which read “Be the best you can be” or something to that affect. Beneath that was the phrase “Kane is able”. Suddenly I felt the energy of enlightenment pass through me. A revelation, were Cain and Abel really the same man. Was this God telling me several meanings within this well known Biblical story?
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When most of us think of building a career, we have this quintessential image in our minds of what it will be like. We picture how we will dress, how we will carry ourselves, how we will express and interact with our colleagues and peers, the level of excellence we will demonstrate in our work, and the sense of accomplishment we will feel when we can finally utter the words “I made it” – or at least this was the sort of career fantasy I had growing up. However, as I think most of us know, reality and fantasy don’t always align. The idealized scenario I had created in my mind was flawless, but the world, and our ever-changing nature as human beings is anything but that.
So, what happens when a young woman enters the workforce and realizes very quickly that she isn’t living out her “dream” career scenario? Well, for starters, frustration and a few tears, but more importantly, it is the time to revamp your career ambitions, reevaluate what you want out of a job, and then start to make the best strategic decisions to make it happen.
For most women, we want to have a sense of fulfillment and purpose when it comes to our careers. Granted, we all have our own motivating factors, whether it is money, status, or simply the desire to live comfortably. But, setting those factors aside, I think it is imperative to be able to answer this key question when it comes to building a meaningful career, “What purpose do I serve?”
We all are looking for a reason to get up in the morning, and frankly sometimes the motivation to make money isn’t enough. I think we all, as individuals, want to know that our time and our efforts are going towards something greater than ourselves, and that we are waking up every day with some sense of purpose when it comes to our careers. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself uninspired and dreading for the alarm clock to go off every morning.
If you can’t justify or answer in a compelling manner “why” you have the job you have or “what” it is about it that excites you and gives you a sense of purpose, then my dear friend, you are clearly at the wrong company and in the wrong position, and it’s time for you to go explore your horizons (or Indeed.com), and go out and find a job that does satisfy your need for fulfillment.
Recognize when it’s time to leave
I will be the first person to tell you that goodbyes are the hardest thing for me. While for some a job is simply just a job, for me, it is where I spent 40-50 hours of my life per week and my colleagues become the people I spend more time with than friends and family. Sometimes, these work relationships are strong and good, and other times and they are bad and destructive, either way, there is a certain level of comfort in knowing what to generally expect each day.
However, regardless if you like your colleagues or not, if the actual work you are doing is unfulfilling and you are constantly left feeling like something is missing and you’re wanting more, that means its time to sit with yourself and be honest about your current job circumstance. My biggest advice to you on this is to not let your comfort level hold you back from moving forward. You deserve to excel and succeed, but you need to do it in a place that fits you and provides you with what you need to grow.
If you reach a point where you feel stagnant in your career and the only challenge you have on a day-to-day basis is pleasing your boss, then you my friend are at the point where it’s time to cross the threshold and answer this key question: “Why am I still here?” If you can’t answer it in a compelling and thoughtful manner that has meaning to you, it’s time to start exploring alternative options.
I don’t know if it’s just me or if all women experience this, but there is always an underlying sense of guilt when leaving a job, even if it is or was the best decision for you. However, it comes down to one thing, and that’s business, which is something that can’t be taken personally. Just as companies hire and fire talent based off of changing needs and wants, you too must treat your career development in such a manner.
Am I saying to step on people’s toes, be disloyal, and conniving? Absolutely not. Making a strategic career move for yourself doesn’t mean morality and character go out the window. The point is, you can’t feel guilty for keeping your options open when it comes to your career and jumping on a new opportunity when it presents itself. Bow out of your current position with grace and poise, but own your decision and know that you gave them your best while you were there, but that at this point in time, making a move is the right decision for your personal and career development.
Let me repeat this loud and clear, own your decision, and never feel guilty for making your desires and wants first priority. You have to live with yourself, not your boss.
When building your career, there are a few factors that have to add up. For starters, can you align yourself with the company’s mission? Is the type of work you would be doing of interest to you? Do they provide the type of company culture you are looking for? What does the compensation and benefits package look like? Did you connect with the staff that interviewed you? These are some of the key questions you need to find the answers to by doing your research and asking key questions throughout an interview process.
My dad always told me,” I think we sometimes forget early on in our careers, or simply aren’t aware, that an interview isn’t strictly designed for us to sell ourselves. A , in other words, to you as well. Job interviews are like dates. You don’t just commit to the first guy you go on a date with simply because he implies that he is paying for your dinner. You ask the strategic questions necessary to determine if this is a mutual fit and if you want to continue the conversation.
This requires one very important thing from your end. Knowing your worth. You need to confidently know that y’m not saying to play extremely hard to get, but make sure that what they can provide for you as a company from a cultural and monetary standpoint fits your skill sets and rightfully rewards you for your work.
Do not accept defeat
We all have felt that feeling of disappointment when we realize we might not be doing what we were meant to or want to do. I know some of you may be sitting there reading this article thinking how much you hate your job and feel like you’ll never find the right path for you. Nip that negativity right in the bud!
Your career, like life, is a series of peaks and valleys. You won’t reach success, unless you know what it’s like to fail, and failure doesn’t mean you have had to single-handedly lead to the deterioration of a company. Sometimes you’ll work at a job you don’t like, have managers you can’t stand, and feel complacent and unchallenged.
But what separates those that go on to build meaningful careers and those that don’t? Perseverance. It is the willingness and the drive to press on and fearlessly continue to explore new opportunities that will enable you to find and build a career that adds value and meaning to your life. Accepting that this is how it is and a job will always just be a job is the worst attitude to have. Empires and nations weren’t built in a day, and neither will you career. Have the patience to press on through the trials and fight for the career you always wanted.
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MT:So you actually keep people employed full time writing descriptions?
MT: Do you see a slowdown in all high-end collectibles?
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But the Republican response to it has descended into gibbering insanity.
There is no sense in which this statement is true. The world is not going through “the most crises” in seventy years or anything close to it. Certainly none of our current crises poses the same risk to international peace and security that several Cold War-era crises did, and none of them could unless Graham and friends get their way and start shooting down Russian planes over Syria. At almost any time during the Cold War, there were many more conflicts, upheavals, and crises around the world than there are today, and yet somehow our political leaders were not constantly panicking about them as much as so many of our politicians are now. In spite of some serious conflicts in a few parts of the world, the world as a whole is relatively more peaceful than it has been over the last several generations. There are undoubtedly enduring problems in many parts of the world, but compared to almost any previous decade of the last century the world is overall in better shape than it has been in the lifetimes of anyone now alive. That should be something to be welcomed and to be kept in mind amid all the alarmism and agitation for more military intervention, but it doesn’t fit with the bogus “world is literally about to blow up” narrative that McCain and Graham want to promote.
Obviously McCain has several political and ideological axes to grind here and should never be taken seriously on foreign policy for many other reasons, but the danger is that many Americans wrongly think that the world is just as chaotic and crisis-ridden as McCain claims. One reason for this is that McCain and Graham can make outlandish statements about how horrible the state of the world is, and yet they are rarely called out for their shameless fear-mongering and self-serving rhetoric. Their claims are treated as reasonable by journalists, and as a result readers and viewers that are paying limited attention to these issues take these claims far more seriously than they should. Another is that only the worst and most destructive events overseas receive significant coverage here in the U.S., and media outlets have strong incentives to exaggerate and hype these events to hold the public’s attention, which makes the irresponsible and false claims from the McCains in the debate seem less ridiculous. Our foreign policy debate is also slanted heavily in favor of politicians and pundits that make outrageous-but-combative statements about foreign threats and the state of the world, so there are very few people in the debate making the case against threat inflation and alarmism. That creates a situation in which absolutely untrue statements like the one McCain made go largely unchallenged.
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What does it mean when you say, "I need to correct my dog when they..." ?
3 thoughts on "The Million Dollar Correction Question"
This is a nice refresher to read. We just adopted a dog a few days ago and when he gets tired or really, super excited he gets mouthy. He just needs to focus his energy elsewhere, and not on my arms or ankles with his mouth!
I love that million dollar question. If you set the dog up to be right and reward behaviors you like, corrections are unnecessary. I see so many people "correcting" their dog for lunging at distractions, but they never show the dog what they want. It's so much easier to reward the tiny steps that they do right rather then wrong. I mean after all, which would you prefer the correction or reward?
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Native Koro-Speaker Khandu Degio on the Tradition of Building Bamboo 'Spirit Houses'
Koro Arunachal Pradesh, India, with an estimated six to eight hundred.
Videography by Sara Legg and Jillian Reagan
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Includes Enhanced Heavy Duty Quick Detach Sling Swivel.
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Mossberg 590 Sling attachment includes
Material: Manufactured from tough AS-35 Geneva steel.
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Ifew names carry as much weight as Eames. Husband and wife designer duo Charles and Ray Eames were giants of the mid-century modern era, with iconic designs such as the Eames Lounge Chair, the Eames Molded Fiberglass Chairs, and Case Study House 8, better known as the Eames House. Now, the pair’s design legacy is migrating to the world of fashion, as Reebok has teamed up with Eames Office for the first official Eames sneaker.
The Reebok x Eames Club C Monotone Pack sneakers are a special edition of Reebok’s classic casual silhouette. s feature a slew of heritage accents like , and classic logos. They also incorporate plenty of Eames branding, with a custom Reebok x Eames print on the arch, woven Eames tags, and a gray outsole that speaks to the Eames’ industrial designs. The insole features a custom multicolored triangular pattern that pays tribute to the duo’s more whimsical works, such as their colorful Eames Storage Unit and their world-famous home. Speaking of the Eames House, the sneakers come in a special shoebox that’s modeled after the late couple’s Pacific Palisades abode, giving the shoes a home that’s nearly as stylish as the real thingin black and white are priced at $120. They’re set to be released on both the Reebok and Eames Office websites on October 15 before seeing a wider release at select retailers on October 21.
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Oral herpes is a very common form of oral infection and is caused by the virus ‘herpes simplex virus’ or HSV. It is generally caught through contact with someone else who has the virus and more likely if they are experiencing excretion of the virus through blistering or by uss razors or lipsticks. The most common characteristic of oral herpes are small, fluid filled blisters on the inside of the mouth or around your lips. These are the same in appearance as cold sores.
Blisters around the mouth and lips. These look a lot like cold sores.
The herpes virus will be present in the body permanently once infected, although it can be subdued using medicines and injection.
Once you have contracted Oral Herpes it will always be present in your body, there is no cure for the virus any visible and physical symptoms that you may experience. The virus can be contained so that it doesn’t affect you on a day to day basis.
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Biblical Pattern for Pastoral Ministry: Part 11 :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
1 Timothy 6:3-11: “Faith Misplaced”
“If anyone teaches otherwise and does not commimean3-11, NKJV).
Isn’t it unusual that all these “preachers” and “anointed” teachers we see in the religious discourse known as “Christian” television seem to conveniently avoid commenting on passages such as these?
I, for one, have never heard folks like Joel Osteen, Kenneth Copeland, Jesse Duplantis, Leroy Thompson, Fred Price, Creflo Dollar, Paula White, Marilyn Hickey, Steve Munsey, Mike Murdock, Sid Roth, Jim Bakker, Pat Robertson, Benny Hinn, and Joyce Meyer ever once mention that passages such as what is presented in this study even exist in the Holy Scriptures. They are more in line with what they refer to as “personal revelations” from God – telling the gullible, biblically illiterate, desperate, and often naïve viewer and listener that if they would “sow a seed” into their “ministry,” that they would be guaranteed blessings from the LORD and the “curse” of poverty would be lifted, with everything turning out to their advantage.
The only “blessings” that are ever received is the increasing bank accounts of these hucksters who do nothing but give the cause of Christ a bad name and a horrendous witness to the outside world.
I must be honest. I am on the verge of hating these lying snakes and am awaiting their inevitable judgment from the Lord Jesus Christ when He establishes His rule and reign upon this world. However, I do fear for them if they don’t open their eyes and honestly repent of their errors and wickedness before time runs out. Riches in the name of religion is not exclusive to this age, nor has the concept of “personal revelations from God” being used as a means of pilfering from the poor been something that only came about recently. Men have used the virtue of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ as a “cash cow” practically since its establishment.
Exodus 20:17 and Deuteronomy 5:21, the chapters that present the Ten Commandments, show us that God forbids covetousness in any form; that is, greed for anything. Riches are one of the things that we are to work for if possible, but to never look at with envy or hatred towards someone who does possess wealth. This is why the concept of socialism is a sin and an affront to the freedom that God gives to us to pursue and obtain those things that are of benefit to us and are to be seen as gifts of God for virtue and the value of hard work (Deuteronomy 8:18; 1 Samuel 2:7; 1 Chronicles 29:12). We are to never gain riches at the expense of oppressing the poor or denying anyone the opportunity to better themselves.
It will only be in the new heavens and the new earth when all of God’s elect are rewarded their treasures that can never be corroded or stolen by anyone (Isaiah 55:1; Matthew 6:19-21).
As the church developed from a persecuted group of dedicated believers in the cause and name of Jesus Christ to an accepted religionearly 4th century, its focus changed from the need to preach the gospel to the acceptance and rewards given to it by the state. The state saw the church as a means of keeping order and uniting the citizens of the declining empire into one homogeneous group, allegedly giving their lives to the cause of ChristianityHimself. Church officials began to acquire not just influence with the imperial courts, but also gained wealth and power as they governed their respective parishes and dictated what was acceptable and holy conduct and behavior by clergy and citizenry alike.
The conglomerate of church and state was at its peak in the medieval period of western civilization (300-1500 A.D.). This era of history is rife with bad theology, immoral and reprobate popes, persecution of those individuals who would attempt to produce Bibles in the modern languages, perversions of varied types, and kings whose character and rule were often questionable at best and reprehensible at the worst. The quest for riches by various popes and prelates led to unbiblical and unethical means that resulted in full coffers and false assurances of salvation. One of these methods was known as indulgences, and they were a means to finance the building of what would be St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, specifically the area known as the Vatican today.
A clergyman by the name of Johann Tetzel was given the job of raising the needed funds by selling guarantees of salvation or the freeing of a soul in “purgatory” (of which there is absolutely NO biblical basis). Tetzel was the role model for “prosperity” preachers, and it can be demonstrated by the pitch he gave to unsuspecting, biblically illiterate peasants to give to the “poor” church and the work of God. He would say as the money was given,flings.” It’s almost similar to the modern hucksters telling the gullible to “sow a seed and be blessed” that is seen all too often on religious TV shows.
This deceptive and ungodly shakedown caught the attention of a German monk in the town of Wittenberg named Martin Luther (1483-1546). He had become a member of the Augustinian order of Catholic priests by promising to go into the service of the church after being terrified by a storm in the countryside. Luther struggled for years about the state of his soul and underwent numerous times of confessions, self-scourging, abstentions from food and rest, and long tedious prayers that seemed to go nowhere. His superior, fed up with Luther’s actions, told him to study the Scriptures and get advanced degrees in the field of theology as a means of keeping him occupied and away from the constant confessions of petty actions that drove the other priests away from him.
In 1517, Luther had achieved the educational goals by earning a doctorate in Biblical studies. He had also undergone a radical transformation in understanding the work of Christ on the cross and the need to have faith in His finished plan of redemption for people. Luther discovered through the books of Romans and Galatians that we must come to Christ by faith and not by works or obedience to figures like popes (of which, again, there is NO biblical ground). We did not have to pray to saints or to Mary for intercession to God, nor did we need absolution and forgiveness for sins by fallible clergymen who did not possess this authority.
The act of distributing indulgences and their uselessness as far as salvation goes was an issue that Luther challenged in a series of ninety-five arguments that he wrote and fastened to the doors of the Wittenberg church to be read by all the people. What Martin Luther did was bring about the stranglehold the Catholic Church and the corrupt papacy had on the nations of Europe. There were to come years of conflict, war, inquisitions, treachery, betrayals, torture, and the translations of Holy Scripture into the language of the people, often at the cost of life. A lot of these troubles were instigated by the Catholics, but there were injustices on the Protestant sides as well, so no one group got off the hook.
Abuses of power by varied members of the clergy and laity, especially in the area of money, have unfortunately plagued the church throughout the years, and with it, false teachers who brought about heretical cults and practices such as found in the Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Unitarianism, Christian Science, and much of what is found in excessive charismatic practices in this day and age.
It seems that much of the financial chicanery and bad teachings seen in the media come from those in the charismatic fold, where biblical standards and discipline are in short supply, but the problems of the lack of sound doctrinal teaching and the abuse of resources is within the confines of every denomination today, and is, unfortunately, a sign of the end times as foretold by the Lord Jesus and in the Scriptures themselves:
Matthew 5:19; 15:9, 14; 23:16; 24:23
Luke 6:39; 11:52; 12:23
2 Corinthians 11:4, 13
Galatians 1:9; 5:8
1 Timothy 1:7; 4:2; 6:3
I think of people like the late Dr. Billy Graham (1918-2018) as a role model for an alternative view of worth and value in terms of effectiveness and genuine godliness in the face of religious greed. I realize that there are individuals who have damned Dr. Graham for some of the mistakes and errors of judgment he made during his lifetime; but he is not here to defend himself, and I go by what fruit has been produced in terms of what the church is to be in this world, and that is to be a representation of Jesus Christ and His saving grace for all who would come to the cross.
Dr. Graham and his family lived in a log house in the woods of North Carolina and never lived anywhere else. He was put on a salary at his insistence by the organization he founded and never wavered from that commitment to live within his means. Any royalties he got from the books he wrote were given to charity, and he never took any of it for himself. He allegedly flew coach on airlines if he was able, and was accessible if needed within reason. He insisted that people call him “Billy” and not by his titles.
As far as I could tell, his messages were all Bible-based and preached with the intention of seeing people saved. His ministry never saw any financial scandal, and he was never seen alone e. His reputation has never been tarnished by personal iniquity, and his last years saw him give his final message called “The Cross,” used to bring untold numbers to Christ and is still a presentation found on social media, and has been watched by thousands, many of whom trusted in Christ for salvation as a result. He, being dead, still speaks.
He had said that when he got to heaven, he would ask why Jesus chose him out of all the people He could have used to preach His word. We will not see his likeness again this side of glory. Like he is now, we will soon be with our Lord Jesus and the faithful people of God who faced adversities, temptations, persecutions, and death for the sake of what is truly priceless, and that is the inerrant, all-powerful, all-sufficient Word of the Living God and its power to take what is ugly by the world’s standards and change anyone into someone beautiful in Christ.
Would that everyone who claims the name of Christ fix their sight on the treasures of salvation and eternal life in heaven with the Lord Jesus?
Remember, there are no trailers behind hearses, and Matthew 16:26 is still in effect until He returns. Amen?The Spirit Is Willing But the Flesh Is Weak :: By Vanessa P.
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blow up back in August with some bad decisions and comments on everyones part made. Everyone is slowly healing from that but I know that I will never get to spend the family functions with the two things I love, my family and him. Needless to say I am not looking forward to Christmas this year. Enough about that it is too depressing and it will drive me crazy if I dwell on it too long. I do look forward to it being Hayden's first Christmas. He may not remember it but I will.
Well got to go. Thanks for stopping by.
New Granny on the Block
Well on November 21, 2007 at 2:55pm EST my whole world changed!! It was at that moment I became the newest Granny on the Block. My daughter Sierra gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. His name is Hayden Mathew. He weighed 7lbs 9ozs and was 20 inches long. I had never really witnessed a birth except for those of my own children, I was excited and a nervous wreck. Everything went well. She did great. I can't explain the feeling I had when I first got to hold him. I had never experienced anything like it. She got to come home yesterday and is doing pretty good. She is a little sore but other than that she is doing great. She has lots of help with family and friends. This baby is a first for everyone involved. I am sure he will be spoiled rotten. I know if I have anything to do with it he will!! I have attached some pics so enjoy and I will try my best to keep this updated like I used to. Take care.
PS. I tried to upload photos to this blog entry and can't. AAARRRGGHHHH Will try and add them in an album instead.
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Everything is explained in the Video. I think it is very powerful.
Below you can read the video as text:
This text is about a practice I want to propose that I call "There's Nothing to Do". So, there is nothing to do at the moment. I am just sitting here. I am doing something, I am writing, but besides that - since the writing is already over when you read this - there is nothing to do. I am just sitting here, doing nothing. And I will explain to you why I talk about this and why I am writing this text.
The observation is that people are never doing nothing; they are always doing something. Even if they are doing "nothing", something is happening. For example, they are consuming something, like watching a TV series or something similar. Something is happening in front of them that they are observing or listening to or whatever.
So, there is always something happening around them. And in our society, it seems uncommon to really do nothing. To just sit there and have nothing happening. This is something different from meditation or from when people talk about stillness. There are many stillness practices where you are doing something. For example, in Tai Chi, you are standing in certain positions. Things like this. You are in stillness, you are not moving, you practice not moving, but still, you are doing something. That means you are still very, very active - so active that when you are holding the positions for a long time, especially as a beginner, there comes a point where you really want to stop. And then the struggle starts and that is where the learning process begins etcetera. How does your body adapt to this situation of being still? It wants to move into a different position because the body is constantly moving. Staying in a static position without moving is very, very difficult.
This is a beneficial practice, but it is not what I am talking about. I am talking more about the difference between doing and not doing. And this is only very loosely related to movement and stillness. Those are concepts that some people are already familiar with. We have all these big movements and then we have the stillness practice: You sit there and do all sorts of sophisticated positions, like in Yoga or Tai Chi or whatever, but those are all practices where you train something. For example, when you stand with the arms out or you sit in a position, then you are still really practicing something. You are improving in something. You are doing something. But what I want to propose now is not doing anything. You are not exercising anything, which is why I say "practice". It is not a practice in the way of doing something and getting better at it. You are already good enough. You do not have to improve anything about what I want to propose here, which is to just sit or lay or stand, whatever you want, it does not matter. The position does not matter. It is not like Pranayama, where you have to prepare the body for years and maybe if you start as a 40 years old European, you will never get to the point where your body structure changes in a way that you can do the Pranayama properly and so on and so forth.
This is very accessible for everyone because it is a very simple thing: Sitting there, doing nothing. It means that I am not focused on anything. I am not observing something or listening hard to something or thinking about something in particular. But it also means that I am not restricting myself from these things, and that is why it is also different from meditation. Because in most meditations а not all of them, but in most а you have something to focus on, like a mantra or a position or your breathing and so on. So, here there is nothing to focus on. It is the opposite: you are not focusing on anything, you are just sitting and doing nothing. It is almost like a rebellion in this society that kind of urges you to do something all the time, to be productive, and to create or to work. When you meditate you are still kind of in this mode. Many people are now meditating to be able to work harder or to stay more focused on their work. I like to say that the devil is also meditating; he is also using these tools. It is not an enlightenment tool for him. For many people, it is a tool to be able to focus.
Of course, you can do all sorts of things with meditation, but what I propose now, the "There's Nothing to Do", is not about achieving anything. And that is why I also say: "Do not close your eyes, do not sleep, do not fall asleep." Because falling asleep again gives you energy to work and so on, so I do not want you to fall asleep. Falling asleep is too productive. No productivity, I am simply here and I am doing nothing sitting here. For some people, it might be difficult, so you might want to start with five minutes, and over time you increase it to one hour or whatever. Sometimes it is just nice to do it, to do as long as you like, but sometimes it is also nice to use a timer. I put a timer on 20 minutes and do nothing for 20 minutes because I know, otherwise, I usually do a bit less than what I want to do. So, I help myself with a countdown, I give myself time to not do anything.
I'll give you an idea of what usually happens when I do it. It is different for everyone and it doesn't matter what exactly happens. I'll just tell you what happens when I do it. I kind of have three stages that I go through often (but not always).
The first stage is that I sit and all sorts of thoughts are coming in. These thoughts are the loose ends of thinking threads that I did not finish thinking before. Some topics I was thinking about this day or the days before but did not have time to think through to the end. They usually come up, they are in my mind, they are interesting me or bothering me, or they can be a problem or a thing I want to get deeper into, that I want to get more into through contemplation.
And I just let it happen. I do not restrict any thinking, I just let happen what wants to happen. I let myself think about all the thoughts that come. I let myself think about them, I take the time. I do not usually do hard contemplation in a way that makes me turn super stiff. But I sit and I let the thoughts come and I think and so on, and I go into it in a way that allows me to say afterward: "Okay, I finished this thought, I got to a new point there." So, it's a bit different from the instruction that you often get in meditation: The thought comes in, you let it in and you let it pass. I do not let it pass, I let it stay until it is finished. And then the next one comes and the next one and so on, and after some time I realize that the thoughts kind of stop by themselves. And this first stage is really important to me because I often feel that when I do meditation and am not going through my loose ends of thinking threads beforehand, then meditation becomes very, very difficult.
Because in meditation thoughts still come in, but you kind of restrict them or you catch yourself: "Ah, now I am wandering off from the meditation, I have to focus again on the focus point of the meditation." On the breath, for example, or whatever. So, you come out of the meditation and all the thinking threads are still there, unresolved. I want to propose to first take your time to tie these loose ends, to think them through to the end so you can get to a different state: a very calm state.
Because it is not like: "Oh, so many things are rushing in my head and bababa. Oh, I need to think about this and this and this and this." You get out of the meditation and think: "Okay, I need to do this and this and this because I still have all these things in my head." And that is why I also say this "There's Nothing to Do" practice comes before the meditation. It is the starting point.
Going into the meditation directly, for me, feels premature. It does not make so much sense for me, rushing here and there, doing this and this, and then you meditate and you also kind of practice something. First, take the time to just do nothing. Just sit and do nothing. And then you take the time to finish the things that need to be finished, like this certain thought, for example, thinking about all the things that are happening at the moment. I first take my time for this. This is the first stage of doing nothing or, you could say, the state towards doing nothing. And this can take some time, it can take 10, 20, 30 minutes, or it comes in waves.
After resolving the thoughts, I go to the second stage. It is not that I go, really, it just happens. It happens that the second stage arises. And the second stage is that I get more aware of what is around me, especially the sounds, also what I see, but more importantly the sounds. For example, the bird that is now making its noises or the sound of the wheel of a children's bike. All these sounds. I take my time to let the sounds come in. Again, I do not concentrate intensely on these sounds. I let them come in and I perceive them in this "Nothing to Do" way. This is what is happening by itself in the second stage for me.
And then, after some time, the third stage comes. And the third stage is where I really feel like I am getting into a state where nothing is happening anymore, where I am not doing anything. And I feel how my mind is sinking. Before that, it feels like my mind is at the top of my head, and then it sinks more to the bottom. And I feel how my vision is opening, how it is defocusing. Often this already happens beforehand, but it will happen at this point if not before. And I am getting into this state of "nothing is happening", I am not doing anything.
You could call this a meditative state. But I am not getting there through exercises or some sophisticated practice. All I'm doing is doing nothing. I am just sitting here. I have nothing to do, there is nothing to do. And then, by itself, this moment comes that I feel is incredibly powerful for me.
Many, many things have happened since I started practicing this. I started practicing it when a friend of mine mentioned something similar. It is not the same thing, but he mentioned something similar enough so that it made me think. And I started to just sit there. The timing was good because at this time I had the time to practice it every day. Sitting there for one hour, not doing anything.
And it is very beneficial. It is so beneficial for me, that now when I cannot do it for let's say a week, I feel that there is so much to do, that I have no time to do anything. And I feel that I really need it because it is so healthy. You can become very aware of the moments when you are just rushing from here to there and you do not have the time to sit down and not do anything. So, if you just sit and someone comes to you and asks you what you are doing, you can say: "I am not doing anything; I am doing nothing." Then you are doing the practice.
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