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20 weeks on New Direction and a total of 67 pounds loss. This brings me from 298.5 to 231.5.
So far, it's been quite the journey and I don't know rightly how to describe it. I've noticed strangers are talking to me more as I ride the elevator up to work or make eye contact with me as I walk down the street. It's as if I have become more approachable. I get supportive comments from people who know me and that always makes me feel good. It's amazing when even boys are noticing the weightloss (but then, with 67lbs loss, it's hard NOT to notice). I can stretch more in tai chi, move lower, bend easier, and I'm finding I can do more things with ease. It's really nice.
My weekly visits with Dr. Carol and her staff are always a joy - the office is so supportive. The other patients are amazed that I'm doing all this with out medication, just the supplements. My office is also really supportive and it's wonderful to me. I don't know if I could have been as successful with out all the positive response I've gotten from everybody. Even if it's just "wow, you are looking really good" from a friend I haven't seen in a while to all the comments I've been getting here on my livejournal. So thank you to all for your kind words of support of love. You guys mean the world to me!
So here's a 67lbs fish for you all to enjoy!
And here's also my 20 week weight loss graph, held up against an average of 3.5 week loss. (for the next 20 weeks, I may lower it to 2.5 or 3 lbs average seeing how the weightloss is slowing due to the fact that I need less calories to maintain my body weight)
I bet you smile a lot more, now that you're lighter, and that also makes you approachable. Or. People are just shallow? Hm. In any case, you have always been an inspiration. What drugs do other people do, btw? Curious...
I think I've always smiled a lot though, or at least I've been told. I've also always been big on eye contact and friendliness. Who knows - maybe I'm projecting something different now or people really could be shallow. Or a mix of both.
I'm not sure what other drugs people use, mainly because when I started I told Dr. Carol I didn't want any so she didn't tell me about them. It's mainly hunger suppressents while they are on the monitored food but I think there's other stuff too. | {
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Offers critical perspectives on American politics Voices of Dissent: Critical Readings in American Politicsis the only reader to offer a systematic series of critical perspectives on American politics. It addresses issues central to our political life in the twenty-first century, and prompts students to question ideology, think critically, and act globally. Learning Goals: Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Explore critical perspectives on American politics Understand key political questions Think critically about American political topics
*Selections new to the ninth edition.
Introduction. Why a Critical Reader?
PART I. STRUCTURE
Chapter 1. Democracy and Political Economy
Frances Moore Lappe, “The Straightjacket of Thin Democracy”Susan George, “A Short History of Neo-Liberalism”Dan Clawson, Alan Neusfadtl, and Mark Weller, “Why Does the Air Stink? Corporate Power and Public Policy”
*Fred Magdoff and John Bellamy Foster, “Capitalism and the Environment”
Chapter 2. Ideology and Political Culture
Jennifer L. Hochschild, “What is the American Dream?”
*James Gustave Speth, “Happiness and the American Dream”
Ira Chernus, “The Theology of American Empire”
Robert Jensen, “The Greatest Nation on Earth”
Chapter 3. Constitutional and State Structures
Joshua Cohen and Joel Rogers, “American Exceptionalism and the Politics of Fragmentation”
Kenneth M. Dolbeare and Linda Medcalf, “The Dark Side of the Constitution”
Brooke Allen, “Our Godless Constitution”
Howard Zinn, “Some Truths Are Not Self-Evident”
PART II Politics and Institutions
Chapter 4. Mass Media and Politics
*Robert W. McChesney and John Nichols, “The Death and Life of American Journalism”W. Lance Bennett, “News Content and Illusion: Four information Biases That Matter” | {
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Wissam Ben Hamid (left) chats with Mohammed al Zahawi (right) in a photo that was posted online by Ansar al Sharia on July 22, 2014.
Family members of Mohamed al Zahawi, the leader of Ansar al Sharia in Benghazi, say that he has died of wounds suffered during a battle last year, according to Reuters. Separately, a Libyan military leader has also claimed that Zahawi has passed away as a result of injuries “sustained in an ambush” that occurred sometime in September 2014.
Rumors of Zahawi’s demise have circulated for months, but there has been no hard evidence to back up the claim. Thus far, Ansar al Sharia has not released an official martyrdom statement or video confirming Zahawi’s death.
Zahawi has frequently starred in Ansar al Sharia’s videos. The group has featured scenes of Zahawi leading the charge against General Khalifa Haftar’s forces. Haftar and his fighters have sought to take control of Benghazi from the jihadists since the middle of last year.
Ansar al Sharia in Libya first gained international infamy after the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attacks on the US Mission and Annex in Benghazi, which left four Americans, including the US ambassador, dead. Ansar al Sharia fighters from both Benghazi and Derna, along with members of other al Qaeda groups, took part in the attacks.
Zahawi and Ben Hamid have both been leaders in the Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council (BRSC), an Ansar al Sharia-led alliance of jihadists and Islamists that has battled Haftar’s forces. Similar consortiums allied with Ansar al Sharia and the BRSC have been established in other Libyan cities, including Derna and Bayda.
The UN added Ansar al Sharia Tunisia to its al Qaeda sanctions list in September 2014. The UN found that, like its sister organizations in Libya, Ansar al Sharia Tunisia has “links to” AQIM.
There are well-established ties between Ansar al Sharia in Libya and Tunisia. The UN notes in its designation that Ansar al Sharia in Libya has a “support network in Tunisia.”
In addition, the Benghazi chapter of Ansar al Sharia is tied to Al Mourabitoun, which is led by Mokhtar Belmokhtar, a former AQIM commander who established his own jihadist group. Belmokhtar is openly loyal to Zawahiri and, according to a previous designation by the UN, still works with AQIM despite his differences with the group’s leadership.
Belmokhtar commanded the terrorists responsible for the January 2013 siege of the In Amenas gas facility in Algeria. Belmokhtar claimed responsibility for the raid on behalf of al Qaeda. According to information compiled by Western governments and given to the UN, 12 of the 24 jihadists who participated in the In Amenas raid were trained in Ansar al Sharia camps in Benghazi.
Thomas Joscelyn is a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and the Senior Editor for FDD's Long War Journal. | {
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The following is an excerpt from a presentation by Stephanie Gillespie and John Rzeszotarski from KeyBank, titled “Augmenting the Org for DevOps.”
You can watch the video of the presentation, which was originally delivered at the 2017 DevOps Enterprise Summit in San Francisco.
Stephanie is head of digital channel technology at KeyBank for our community bank. Her team aligns directly with their retail line of business, and they design, develop, and deliver online banking solutions for their retail clients.
John is the director of the continuous delivery and feedback organization. He manages part of the infrastructure for Stephanie, as well as their code release management teams and monitoring teams.
Who Is Key?
Well, we’re probably the biggest bank you’ve never heard of.
We are the 13th largest bank in the United States. We were founded in 1825 and we are headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. We have about 12,000 branches across 15 states currently, and we have about 20,000 employees, which of about 25%, or 5,000, are in our IT and ops organization.
We have three million clients and about 135 billion dollars in assets. That puts us at the highest standard of regulatory requirements from an OCC perspective. Not much different than our friends over at Bank of America. So, it makes our lives in IT just that much more interesting, but also complex.
Here’s a map of the states that we’re currently located in.
The ones that are highlighted in black are where we have our retail presence, and the ones highlighted in gray are where we have our corporate and private banking presence.
We’ve grown over the years through acquisitions and mergers to kind of scale our footprint across the United States, but there is a lot of technical debt when you grow that way. There are a lot of systems that we have to upkeep and maintain, and we did that primarily through a very traditional model.
We had a separate development team that was really focused on line of business. We have a separate security NEA team focused on standards, and we never fired anyone at Key for adding another layer of security.
Then we had an operations team that it was very siloed based off technology platforms.
Then these teams all have to come together to develop solutions, but they all have different priorities.
The development team’s priority is speed to market, trying to get the features out as fast as possible. Sometimes, cutting corners, maybe.
Security NEA team is really focused on governance and standardization.
The operations team is focused on reliability. They don’t want too much change because they’re just trying to keep the lights on.
So, designing solutions kind of becomes this downward spiraling effect, and you design point to point solutions.
This was most notable when we had a significant outage in 2015.
Here is a representation of our online banking platform, and you’ll see one red user and one green user, and just one transaction where they’re clicking the login button.
One log-in transaction effectively meant 200 network hops behind the scenes. We could ping-pong back and forth across our data center anywhere from 7-30 times for one transaction. We also had single points of failure built within both data centers. We weren’t any more highly reliable by having two different data centers by any means— we’re just more complex.
So, in 2015, we had a network outage, and this really caused a catastrophic event. We tried to fail around the network outage, and because we didn’t have this diagram (which would have been nice,) we made it worse. We were down for the better part of a day, and our CIO and our chief architect demanded change, not just from the infrastructure teams, but also from the application.
Enter Digital17
Or d17, as we called it at Key, which was really the name of the project that we were going to implement in order to get rid of all that complexity and craziness.
Digital17 was intended to be a two-year project for the 2 million clients that we had in our online banking digital applications at the time, but the question wasn’t necessarily how could we create an online banking application that didn’t suck…
The real question was how could we build the digital framework that allows us to test and learn inexpensively, and the answer was to change everything.
We looked to change the architecture, getting away from that monolithic, single application that everything ran within, and breaking it out into a three-tiered architecture separating the user interface from the channel services, from the core processes, and the enterprise services.
Then we looked at the user experience. How do we redefine the user experience and break it up into a widget-based design that we could then extend to both our web and our mobile applications?
Then we focused on people, and we had to reskill the team that we had to learn the new technologies and to learn the new frameworks.
And finally, we changed the way we worked and collaborated together by leveraging agile-based practices.
Everything needed to be built to change and change quickly.
Good thing for that, though, because a few months into the project, Key announced we were going to purchase First Niagara.
And oh, by the way, those 1 million clients that we had just purchased were going to be migrated into Key’s environment before our digital17 application was going to launch.
Wow, what do we do?
I think any reasonable organization would say “Hey, let’s stop the project, let’s focus on this acquisition.” Which at the time, it was the largest banking acquisition in the country since the 2008 crash. We needed it to be successful.
But that meant bringing 1 million clients onto that crazy complex platform only to then migrate them to a new experience and a new platform a few months later.
We made the decision to accelerate, and that 24-month project became an 18-month project, and we had to scale for an additional 30 percent user base.
We kept the name digital17, even though we were going to implement what was now Q2 of 2016.
Why did we think we could accelerate, and if that was the case, why wouldn’t we have just done that, to begin with? Why wouldn’t we have just had an 18-month project to start?
Well, really, to make this work, we had to change the traditional approach to application, development, and infrastructure management at Key.
There were two things that we wanted to focus on, and both involved speed.
We needed speed in decision making on the left side of the equation. We identified decision owners, we held them accountable, answers were needed in 24 hours or less, or we were escalating.
We also needed a way to deploy our application quickly. And we needed a way to scale our infrastructure quickly. If we were making quick decisions, chances are we weren’t going to get everything right the first time, and when those scenarios cropped up, we wanted to be able to change them fast.
There’s actually a great quote from Kurt Bitner from Forrester Research, which I think sums this up perfectly, which basically says “If agile was the opening act for a great performance, then continuous delivery would be the headliner.”
So, really, you need both. You need to consider the full end to end spectrum.
And Hence, Our Exploration Into DevOps
When we came to the DevOps Enterprise Summit in 2015, we got to hear from Target and Capital One, and we were kind of like “We would never do that, not at our bank,” but after we went, we basically came out with three big things.
We had to have executive support. You’re going to have to get your CIO’s buy-in.
It’s got to be metrics driven. For us, it was mean time to resolution, it was release frequency, and it was some of our service levels for infrastructure services.
The focus of removing bottlenecks had to be at the forefront of every problem that we came across.
We had to figure out where are we going to start, and what you see in the slide below is our traditional waterfall enterprise software and development lifecycle framework, which I’m sure many of you have some form or factor within your organizations.
But we couldn’t wait for a top-down corporate initiative to tell us how to get started with DevOps. We had to purposefully pick certain areas of that framework where we thought we could be successful in order to get this movement started.
What you see highlighted in blue with the circles is where we chose to start. We chose to start with the installation of the infrastructure and the configuration, and that’s where we brought in containers and Kubernetes.
We also looked at automated testing, and how do we automate the regression testing? How do we automate testing so that we can identify defects earlier in the cycle at the time that the builds are being committed? And how do we leverage continuous delivery within our development pipeline?
Then we layered in agile practices throughout the life cycle as it made sense in order to enable that quick decisions. The point was it was kind of a grassroots, bottom-up initiative. We chose where we wanted to start, and then we took the pitch to our executive leadership team.
Here’s John riding up the elevator with our CIO, Amy Brady, but trust me, Amy is a lot less scary and a lot more attractive than the picture.
The crux of the conversation was “look, we are in the middle of this major program to re-platform our application and now, we have to accelerate for the First Niagara acquisition. We need to think differently about the way we run and operate our platforms to bring the speed.”
Obviously, the conversation went well or we wouldn’t be here today.
I would encourage that as you look to carry these movements forward in your own organization, just be thoughtful about who you’re making your pitch to because DevOps is not an easy thing to explain to people, especially outside of the technical community.
Now, Let's Talk Briefly About Containers
The way I like to explain it is when we want to build a specific product, we start with CPU ram resources disk.
We virtualize that to get more bang for our buck.
We install operating systems on top of it.
We install frameworks, we install more frameworks because one’s never enough.
Then, we install a platform so we can get vendor support and vendor lock-in sometimes, and then we install applications on top of that.
We’re done.
Nope.
We have to go through and configure it.
Some have some security vulnerabilities. We’ve got to get them fixed.
If I have to operationalize and make sure I have the right alerting, make sure I have the right monitoring all put in place.
Now, I’m done.
No. I’ve got to test.
I’ve got to test those dependencies between all those different layers,
To test to validate to make sure the application’s working.
Now, I’m done.
Nope. It’s time to start all over again because I’ve to go patch, upgrade, and fix the application. Oh boy!
So, at Key, each of these different lines and boxes in the slide above is typically a different team. So, a project manager is having to cross-coordinate across dozens of teams in order to put a system together, and by the way, we don’t just have to do that once. We have a dev environment, an IT environment, and a QA environment, et cetera.
Containers: Game Changer
I’ve built it once as an image, I build it through code, and I just deploy it on top of the infrastructure.
The patching, upgrading, fixing all goes away. I deploy it with the application. I’m also giving more responsibility back to the developers. They control more of their configuration for what they need to operate with. But I also have to protect the developers from themselves because sometimes, they want more resources than I’m willing to give them.
This Is Kind of Where Kubernetes Enters
We didn’t go to Kubernetes because we wanted to build a platform as a service and let developers go out and build innovative apps. We went there for reliability.
We went there because Google is always up, and we want to emulate that. They’re rolling deployments, they’re autoscaling, their high availability they offer. That’s exactly what we wanted, and that’s what we put together.
So, one other area we had to focus was continuous delivery. Because we’re a very large bank, 700 applications, hundreds of project teams, lots of teams doing things differently, we wanted to standardize how those pipelines, but while offering really good flexibility. XebiaLabs XL Deploy and XL Release came in and has done a great job for us.
The other thing to mention is our two separate teams had to collaborate together to help build reliability within the application, and we built something called the circuit breaker pattern.
All banks have to use third party services, whether it’s FIS or Visa, or MasterCard, and we don’t want, when they’re down, to affect us. So, this is where the circuit breaker pattern kind of comes in. We use Netflix’s Hystrix framework to really help safeguard our application, and it’s come in handy countless times.
What’s DevOps without great tools, right?
And What's DevOps Without Automation?
For Key, with the speed we were trying to sustain with d17, we needed to really focus automation around testing because you’re only as fast as your slowest bottleneck, and manual testing takes a long time.
Given the fact that we had one million logins per day, we weren’t willing to risk quality for the sake of speed and shortchange testing.
We took time to build automated test scripts, which got us much more coverage than we were used to and also took much less time, from 20 hours down to less than 12 minutes.
It really helped to increase our confidence in what we were deploying because those defects were caught earlier in the cycle at the time the code was being built and migrated through the environments. That was a big win for us.
So, How Did Everything Go?
We talked about the tools, we talked about testing. D17 was actually very successful. We met our accelerated timeline, we migrated key clients into the new platform, and we got prepped and ready for First Niagara.
When that day came, to migrate those one million clients into Key’s environment of which 500,000 were online banking clients, things didn’t go so well.
But it wasn’t the technology. The technology actually performed successfully. What it ended up being was a decision around the user experience in the first time login, where we thought we were going to be making it easier for clients, we actually made it very confusing, and they were locking themselves out left and right.
Calls started flooding into the contact center. We had over two hour wait times. There was a social media frenzy about how bad KeyBank screwed this up. Which was not the headlines we were looking for, given all the planning and preparation that went into the migration, especially since the technologies were performing.
So, although it was a firestorm, it actually ended up being kind of a blessing in disguise for the DevOps movement.
We had 10 changes within four business days, all done during the day, and not a single one impacted our clients and brought the system down.
We were able to quickly make changes to the way the application was working and the experience that the users had in order to manage their first-time login.
With that, DevOps basically sold itself that day. It really helped those people at Key realize that we were well on our way to becoming that 190-year-old digital bank that our CEO Beth Mooney so often refers to.
Where Do We Go From Here?
With all that success, there was a real appetite to get DevOps more in the enterprise. Like, where else can we put it?
We started looking at other areas that could leverage this framework. Where can we grow one team at a time? And we know it’s going to be an iterative, continual process, but it’s not also just about expanding DevOps across other teams. It’s also about how do you go deeper with DevOps into the teams that are currently using it?
As an example, in digital, we’re running in containers, we’re leveraging a lot of these frameworks, but our releases, they’re still pretty big. So, how do we break those up into smaller chunks? And how do we leverage containers more effectively so that we can deploy changes to small subsets of users and test those out before we roll it out to the broader user base?
D17 was actually the flagship application that started running within this framework at Key, and since, our corporate banking online application is now running in this environment as of Q3 into Q4 of this 2018, and our online account opening application is moving to this framework in December 2018.
There’s a lot of excitement. We’re going to keep moving, but we’re also going to need to expand and continue to go deeper into some of these principles.
But, as We Started to Scale This, Not All Engineers Got on Board
Kind of a shocker, right? We definitely have some passionate change agents that want to change, sometimes even change a little bit too much, but we also have the engineers that have been able to keep reliable systems up for a very long period of time.
But when these two guys get together, there can be a little bit of animosity.
It’s not necessarily a bad thing, right, because you wouldn’t stand up for what you believe in if you didn’t strongly believe it. There are right and wrong points on either side of this. You have to be empathetic. That’s a must-have.
The way we’re handling this is through three different types of leadership.
Leadership at the engineering level to actually show how to do the changes. Yes, you can do this in a large enterprise, and I’m going to show you how.
We do think there’s leadership at the middle management layer that’s also required. That’s to sell the business case, put the plan together, prioritize it as part of that continuous improvement backlog
And then lastly, you still need that executive leadership that’s going to give you the funding and has the strong beliefs that you have to continuously invest in your systems long term.
Also, We're Changing the Mix of Contractors to Employees
It’s not because contractors don’t bring value and expertise, but it’s because we also want to protect the risk of critical subject matter expertise staying internal within the organization. As we’re growing our employee base, we’re growing not the same type of talent that we’ve always grown. We’re not necessarily looking for a developer anymore who knows how to write their application code.
We’re looking for an engineer who knows how to write application code, but also understands how that code gets deployed, also understands how that code works within the broader ecosystem, how caching can come into play, how proxy settings can come into play, and just a full end to end engineer.
And We Continue to Grow the Team
One of the things that happened in July 2017, is Key announced the purchase of Hello Wallet. Here we are a bank, buying a software company, and Hello Wallet is a startup.
They have about 32 employees in the Washington D.C. area, and we purchased their capability, which is going to be a core strategic capability for Key’s strategy going forward, but we also purchased the talent, and this is a group of engineers who have new ways of thinking.
They’re challenging the historical traditional approach that we’ve got in our 190-year-old bank, but really embracing open source technologies, embracing agile, and challenging us in the way we’ve been thinking. So, we’re really excited about having this team onboard and bringing them into our thought leadership.
We also brought in a new CTO this year, and he definitely is behind a lot of the practices and principles of DevOps. In his first town hall, he came out and made a big statement that says we need more technology generalists if we think we’re going to be able to move the speed the line of business wants. So, Linxus engineers start using a mouse, Windows engineers start using a keyboard.
But his other analogy that he uses that I really like, I think it hits home, is that we’re actually air traffic controllers.
We have to land 99 planes. If we land 98 out of 99, it’s a failed day. That is not acceptable.
Our job now is to get those planes out faster, get more of them out, and make sure that they’re always on time. In doing so, we have to reevaluate our organizational structure to try to optimize for speed. We were a vendor that very much focused on keeping the lights on versus continuously improving the infrastructure. Now, we were very eager for starting to take baby steps.
We followed our DevOps books under Conway’s law and said ‘Alright, how do we get work through the infrastructure pipeline today?’
There needed to be a much bigger focus on planning. We planned within the silos, and we planned to do the minimum amount of upgrades, etc.
Infrastructure development was also at the forefront. It’s kind of funny because we’ve had engineers push back on automation because they said “well, we don’t do it that often,” and I was like, “Well, wait a second. That’s exactly why you would like to develop it and automate it. If you’re not touching it very much, you’re probably going to make a mistake the next time you do it. It’s going to be more accurate. It’s going to be traceable because it’s going to be sitting in source control. It’s going to be versioned, and it’s going to be much easier for that next person to pick that up. You want to automate it if it’s not a very common task, just as you would want to automate it if it is a common task.”
We do think that we want to organize the infrastructure development by our lines of business to help share the prioritization, and then we still have 700 applications that we have to support and keep an open running. Some of them are very specific. We still have specialists, but we’re striving to make those specialists more generalized.
Now, throughout our entire technology organization, there is a huge focus on continuous learning, and one of the things that our CTO also did was implement something called our 8 a.m., and it’s a post-mortem call, and he’s very vocal in saying that it’s not a blame session. He’s very adamant about it, but we all need to learn together. We all need to be able to figure out why is this and how is this affecting our customers, and let’s continuously improve everywhere within the bank.
Most of the entire technology organization calls into this 8 a.m., and it’s actually inspired a lot of people and drove a lot of passion.
Ultimately, we still have to make sure that each one of our organizations has to be able to federate to support the Dev team because obviously, being able to hit our line of business objectives is the most important thing as well. | {
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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has announced a temporary closure of banks, after the European Central Bank (ECB) said it would not increase additional emergency funding to the country.
In a television address on Sunday, Tsipras said that the government will also start imposing capital controls ahead of a looming deadline on Tuesday.
The country needs to make a $1.8bn payment to the International Monetary Fund by Tuesday or risk defaulting on its obligations.
The emergency measures were agreed at a cabinet meeting after a gathering of Greece’s systemic stability council, called after Eurogroup eurozone finance ministers refused to extend its bailout beyond Tuesday.
Greek government officials have confirmed that banks will remain closed until July 6 – a day after the planned referendum on bailout deal offered by international creditors.
However, officials said that ATMs will reopen on Monday afternoon, with daily withdrawal limit set at 60 euros ($66).
The leftist government in a statement also clarified that tourists staying in Greece and anyone with a credit card issued in a foreign country will not be affected by measures to limit bank withdrawals.
Reuters news agency is reporting that the Greek stock exchange will also be kept closed on Monday.
In a statement released earlier on Sunday, the ECB said: “Given the current circumstances, the Governing Council decided to maintain the ceiling to the provision of emergency liquidity assistance [ELA] to Greek banks at the level decided on Friday.”
However, the ECB said it was working with the Bank of Greece to maintain financial stability in the country and that “the Governing Council stands ready to reconsider its decision” not to increase the amount of emergency funding.
Japan stocks plunged more than two percent on Monday, with investor sentiment hit by fears of a Greek default. The Nikkei went down more than 500 points at one point during early trading.
The latest development came as the Greek parliament decided to back Tsipras’ call for a referendum on the country’s bailout deal with international creditors.
The referendum planned for Sunday July 5 was approved by at least 179 deputies out of a total of 300 politicians.
Tsipras’ leftist Syriza party and allied politicians voted in favour of the referendum that has angered its creditors who earlier rejected the debt-ridden country’s request for a bailout extension.
In a speech prior to the vote, Tsipras said he was confident that “the Greek people will say an emphatic no to the ultimatum” by the country’s creditors – the International Monetary Fund, ECB and European Commission.
“The day of truth is coming for the creditors, the time when they will see that Greece will not surrender, that Greece is not a game that has ended,” he said in an address to parliament laced with references to democracy and national dignity.
Grexit ‘almost inevitable’
Tsipras also expressed confidence that “in the aftermath of this proud ‘no’, the negotiating power of the country [with the country’s creditors] will be strengthened”.
The move comes after five months of stalemated negotiations, with Tsipras accusing creditors of trying to strong-arm his country into taking harsh austerity measures he says would hammer an economy already on its knees after five months of creditor-demanded spending cuts and tax hikes.
“The creditors have not sought our approval but have asked for us to abandon our dignity. We must refuse,” Tsipras said during a nearly 13-hour parliamentary session that cumulated in a vote just before 3am on Sunday.
Austria’s finance minister said on Sunday that Greece’s exit from the eurozone “appears almost inevitable”, after EU leaders refused to extend Athens’s desperately needed bailout after the call for the referendum .
Also on Sunday, European Council President Donald Tusk said that Greece must remain part of the euro single currency area, adding that he was in touch with government leaders to prevent Athens dropping out of the monetary union. (Al Jazeera)
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Nikon has launched the 1 V2 - a more enthusiast-focused 1-series camera built around a 14MP sensor. The V2 adds a built-in flash and mode dial and more extensive front grip. It can shoot at up to 15 frames per second in combination with its hybrid AF system. It also has a configurable 'F' button to give faster access to key camera settings. The V2 uses a processor that lives up to the latest Expeed 3A billing. It also retains the V1's original list price of $899 with 10-30mm kit zoom. Nikon has also announced an accessory SB-N7 bounce-able Speedlight for the 1 System. The V2 will be available from late November, with the SB-N7 following in January 2013.
The camera's Motion Snapshot mode has been enhanced - now capturing 1.6 seconds of footage and playing it back over a 4 second period (rather than 2.5 seconds) - you also gain control over when the final still is taken during the movie, can select the background music after the clip's been shot and, most positively, can export the completed movie, still and music as a MOV file straight from the camera.
There's also a clever 'Slow View' mode that buffers 40 frames in a 1.33 second period when you half-press the shutter, then replays them on the screen at 1/5th speed, giving you a bit more time to grab 'the moment.'
STRIKING THE BALANCE OF PORTABILITY, PERFORMANCE AND SHOOTING PREFERENCE, THE NEW NIKON 1 V2 PROVIDES USERS WITH NEW WAYS TO BE CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE
Nikon Continues to Enhance the Powerful Nikon 1 System with the Addition of Photographer-Friendly Features, Connectivity and Accessories
MELVILLE, N.Y. (October 24, 2012) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the new 14.2-megapixel Nikon 1 V2, the latest addition to the revolutionary Nikon 1 Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens System. Designed for the creative consumer who seeks stunning images and HD video, the V2 incorporates a myriad of new features aimed at improving the shooting experience, including a new ergonomic grip for familiar handling, a built-in flash and the addition of a Command Mode Dial to provide easy access to features and controls. Nikon also introduced the new SB-N7, an optional compact speedlight that offers versatile lighting possibilities for Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 V2 shooters.
The new Nikon 1 V2 is designed to be compact and delivers astoundingly rapid Autofocus (AF) and shooting response, incredible image quality, sharp Full HD video and advanced yet easy-to-use shooting options. The V2 offers a new 14.2-megapixel CX-format super high-speed CMOS sensor that has been engineered to allow for amazing image quality that exhibits eye-catching colors, rich hues and striking detail. The upgraded sensor combined with the blazing fast Advance Hybrid AF system allows users to shoot up to 15 frames-per-second (fps) while maintaining full AF tracking that allows the capturing of fast moving subjects. Other new and noteworthy features include versatile and fun shooting modes such as Best Moment Capture Mode and the new Live Image Control that lets a user preview their creative vision, pre-capture.
"The recent additions to the Nikon 1 System, including the new V2, demonstrate Nikon's dedication to delivering a camera system that meets the needs of creative and expressive consumers looking for an easy-to-use camera that is portable enough to take on any life adventure," said Bo Kajiwara, Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience. "With a grip and control layout that is familiar to photographers, the V2's incredible speed, versatility, ease of use and portability can be used in various situations to shoot amazing images and sharp HD video."
Enhanced Design Lets Creative Freedom Flow
The new V2 sports an enhanced design that includes a comfortable traditional grip as well as a textured camera body and thoughtfully placed mode dials. With easy access to the new top-placed Command Dial, V2 shooters will be able to make camera adjustments quickly and easily, even when framing photos in the camera's 1.4-million-dot electronic viewfinder. The camera also includes a new Direct Setting Control that enables quick access to settings in manual exposure modes (P,S,A,M), so that settings can be changed without taking an eye off the electronic viewfinder or the high-resolution 921,000-dot 3.0-in LCD display. To get creative in challenging light, a built-in pop-up flash supplies extra lighting when capturing images in low-light situations or to provide a fill flash to eliminate shadows. The camera also features a Nikon 1 i-TTL hot shoe port, affording the use of optional lighting and camera accessories with the Nikon 1 V2.
Though compact and portable, the new Nikon 1 V2 boasts incredible performance and features that will be easily embraced by all levels of photographers. In addition to the 14.2-megapixel CX-format CMOS sensor, the camera also includes the new EXPEED 3A image processing engine, both specifically designed to produce still images and HD video with stunning clarity and color. Additionally, the new EXPEED 3A has improved image-signal processing capability as well as high-speed readout.
A wide ISO range (160-6400) allows the V2 to perform brilliantly in tough lighting conditions, while the highly responsive Advanced Hybrid Autofocus (AF) system provides users with superfast shooting speeds, allowing them to capture fast action with crisp focus, whether at a football game or dance recital. The Nikon 1 V2's 73 point AF array ensures accuracy and super precise focus, even on moving subjects. The camera also provides high-speed continuous shooting with continuous Auto focusing letting users capture approximately 15 fps up to 45 frames. High-speed continuous shooting at approximately 60 fps for up to 40 frames is also possible.
Get Creative with Advanced Features
The new Nikon 1 V2 offers various shooting modes and controls that will help photographers flex their creative muscle while providing new ways to be expressive in still images and HD videos. With the new top-placed Mode Dial, V2 users will be able to access the camera's Auto Mode as well as full manual controls on the fly. The camera is also equipped with an Enhanced Motion Snapshot Mode, which users can utilize to capture fleeting moments with a short, slow-motion movie sequence in addition to a single defining still image. A Motion Snapshot can be saved as a four second MOV file and JPEG image file separately or it can also be saved as a 10 second movie file without a separate JPEG image file, making it easy to share with others. Furthermore, Motion Snapshots can be combined into a continuous slideshow seamlessly within the camera.
The Nikon 1 V2 also includes Best Moment Capture Mode, an advanced creative mode that allows individuals to use Slow View to slow down a moment they are capturing, in real time. By simply pressing the shutter button halfway down when focused, users can capture live action (approx. 1.33 seconds), while the view of the subject is displayed at five times slower than normal speed (approx. 6.66 sec). The action is replayed repeatedly as long as the shutter-release button is half-pressed. Fast action sports and events are transformed to slow motion right on the LCD screen, letting the user capture once-in-a-lifetime moments with confidence.
Additionally, original Nikon 1 features like Smart Photo Selector are still available on this new camera, and are accessible through the Best Moment Capture Mode. When using Smart Photo Selector, V2 users can capture up to 20 shots with a single press of the shutter button, and the camera will then automatically select the five best images to keep based on factors such as exposure, focus and facial recognition. The Nikon 1 V2 also includes an Advance Movie Mode that allows for the simultaneous shooting of 1080p Full HD video and high-resolution stills of the same subject or scene. Slow motion movies at both 400 fps and 1200 fps can also be captured, plus full manual exposure controls are accessible while in Advance Movie Mode.
Image effects and image-creation functions such as in-camera HDR and the innovative Live Image Control allow users even more ways to customize their photos. Live Image Control gives users the ability to see end-result images before capture by incorporating effects of various camera settings on a scene. With Live Image Control, real time adjustments to motion control, brightness control, Active D-Lighting and background focus are seen on the LCD screen or the electronic viewfinder prior to capture to help ensure the user's creative vision is fulfilled.
Expanding the Reach of the Nikon 1 V2: Accessories for the Nikon 1 System
The V2 is compatible with the optional WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter1. When connected to the WU-1b, the camera can shoot high quality images and movies and transfer them to smart devices, making it easy to stay connected and share content wirelessly to social networks. Users of the free Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility application for Android™2 platform smart devices as well as iPhone® and iPad®3 mobile digital devices will also have the ability to remotely control the camera from a smartphone or tablet.
Like the other Nikon 1 system cameras, V2 shooters will have access to a growing lineup of incredible 1 NIKKOR lenses, Nikon 1 accessories, as well as F-Mount NIKKOR lenses when connected to the FT-1 Mount Adapter. These lenses and accessories will allow individuals to build a system that truly complements their creative lifestyle.
Alongside the Nikon 1 V2, the new optional SB-N7 speedlight will inspire shooters to take their creative vision to new heights with an extremely versatile yet compact and lightweight flash unit. When connected to the Nikon 1 accessory port of the V2, the SB-N7 will provide opportunities to explore lighting options including i-TTL support. Additionally, the flash head tilts up to 120 degrees for situations that call for bouncing the flash output. The new speedlight is easy-to-use and travel friendly, and also uses common AAA batteries. The speedlight provides a guide number of 18 meters/59 feet (at ISO 100), as well as a supplied external wide flash adapter for wider shooting coverage.
Price and Availability
The Nikon 1 V2 camera with the 10-30mm lens will be available in late November 2012 for the suggested retail price (SRP) of $899.95*. The SB-N7 speedlight will be available in January 2013 and will have a suggested retail price (SRP) of $159.95*. For more information on the V2 and SB-N7 or other Nikon 1 series products, please visit www.nikonusa.com.
1 The Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility Application must be installed on the smart device before it can be used with the WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter connected to the Nikon 1 V2. The application can be downloaded free of charge from Google Play™. For use with an Android platform smartphone (2.3 series or later) and tablet (3.0 series or later). For the iOS mobile platform, the application can be downloaded free of charge from iTunes® online store for use with iOS version 5.1 or 5.1.1. 2 Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc. 3 iPhone, iPad and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.**Specifications, equipment and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
It's garishly ugly... but that isn't really an issue. It has a built in EVF, hot shoe, and probably wouldn't look comical with an F-mount lens attached to it--that and you could probably still wield the camera semi-effectively with most reasonably sized lenses.
I have a GX1 with the LVF2, despite having invested in Nikon DSLRs.
Why?
Bigger sensor and more lenses. You can't convince me that the tiny little sensor of the entire V line is worth investing in. Or that there are no lenses for it, despite it being now a full year since the system was introduced.
Is anyone that brand conscious that they wouldn't buy a mirrorless camera just because of brand name? Because obviously Sony and Panasonic/Olympus have better offerings in the segment.
Not better in focusing though! I don't think it is a stretch to say that in decent light, the V1 and V2 can focus faster and more accurately than 95% of DSLRs in the world, but you have to experience it to believe it. As for image quality, I think this article proves the V1 is very capable.http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/12/05/the-nikon-18-5-f1-8-cx-lens-review-for-the-1-series-by-craig-litten/
When Sony brought the first NEX, the comments I read here where the same for the NEX. Well there is nothing ugly or nice in this world. All is just what you do out of it. This camera looks huge to me and since ever, despite being a NEX shooter, the V1 has impressed me with it's picture quality. The only treat is dynamic range and the highlight burning. In many situations an ND and Polarizer filter will help. Let's hope Nikon made that better. The RX1 encounters that problem too, same as NEX in certain counter light conditions. Maybe my view of photography is rotten by the Fuji S5 counter light capacity. My NEX 7 handles shots into the sun quiet well and in many cases it made better than the S5.
A prove that there is a good progress in sensor managing. Th V1 makes excellent pictures and the 1" sensor is to my view as good as the 4/3, despite the smaller size. Again, for me that camera shown here looks great, an integration of the OVF in Sony NEX style had made of it a copy of the NEX and when I saw this body first time, I asked myself if Sony had not bought a part of Nikon shares as well :-) This camera has one major advantage, that is fast AF and silent operation mode with electronic shutter, one thing I would like to find in all NEX bodies as well. Now you can shoot good quality at the Opera or classical concert, and in the crowd on street, silent and incognito. The only treat for me is the excessive pricing, at 650 the kit I would say yes, a NEX5 cost also around that price.
Small costs. Always has always will. Except for the technological anomaly that is pro SLR in the new millennium, where bigger is more expensive? SLRs will come down to the size they were in film days but not until they have milked it for what it is worth.
I was trying to think what was that camera reminding me of, and finally I realized: Nanarchy!
Take a pit bull terrier, a real ugly son-of-a-b!tch. It loses it's leg, somehow, and the pit bull says to you "hey man, I've only got three legs, will lady pit bulls still like me?? I mean, you've got to stop from laughing, haven't you? He's ugly with *four* legs! He's ugly with three! Hell, he'd be ugly if you put him in a suit and gave him a carnation!
yeah nikon your too much trying hard, this product does not even give a dam compared to sony nex system, your design team su.cks and your camera looks bulky and fre-ak'n bulky old fashion, look at sony, samsung, ... the looks upgrade together with the specs, your just a good lens maker, not a good body and system maker... and that su.cks...
The V2 pretty much made a CX / interchangeable lens remake of causal users megazoom DC. And with the 10-100, pretty much do the job too. Still, as more serious enthusiast goes, this does not do much to get there. And the RX100 probably an overall better go along pocketable everyday DC for the dedicated photographers.
I wouldn't get it, but I think that the look is at least better than that of the V1. Importantly, it has a hand grip. The only problem is that that adds to bulk. This isn't going to be a pocket camera.
Unless you need the features like the super-high frame rate (for a short burst), I think that the Sony RX100 would be better. I wouldn't buy interchangeable lenses for any camera with a sensor smaller than M4/3. To me, it wouldn't be worth it.
But anyway, I do have to say that I was pleasantly surprised with the look of this one compared to the last one.
The grip, and the hump seems to be the major grip with the V2 right now. One thing I worry is that the grip seems to be too close to the lens and anyone with less than S / XS sized hand might find pinching there with their fingers.
As usual, the gearheads here have no clue about what the market actually wants in a camera, or what actually sells.
"sales of the newly released the Nikon 1 series and Nikon 1 interchangeable lenses have been robust. Despite a reduction in the market for compact digital cameras, we have been channeling energy into expanding sales in this area, and as a result, achieved record sales for the quarterly period."
Just about any Micro 4/3 camera will do what the V2 does and go for a whole lot less dough in the process. Added advantage is the larger sensor size of M4/3rds versus this 1-incher imager 1-series with the whopping 2.7x crop factor, ouch. Who knows, maybe Nikon is taking lessons from Canon now: charge more just for the brand name?
Not one single m43 camera shoots 15 fps or has PDAF, but nice try. It was funny to read all the criticism when the Nikon 1 series was released, but nearly everyone was surprised when DPR's tests showed the V1/J1 was extremely competitive with m43 cameras. What's also funny is that for some odd reason the RX100 is a giant killer, yet people make fun of the Nikon 1, yet they have the same 1" sensor, and the Nikon 1 can actually do solid AF tracking and has a huge buffer. Go figure.
Much more coverage of the new V2 (more and better photos), including pictures of the V2 with FT1 adapter mounted, and some DX and FX lenses too. I still don't like the design, and Nikon's choice to use a smaller battery (10.6Wh vs 14Wh), but I want to see what this new camera has to offer in IQ and performance.
This is just the press release, so Nikon should have released images of it being held. Other manufacturers get the same kind of coverage. If the body's aesthetics don't appeal to people then that's Nikon's problem, not DPR's.
I'm sure DPR will have some decent coverage of the 1V2 once they have one in their hands. Maybe some photos of it being held too.
Don't know why everyone is carrying on about the V2. It actually looks like a decent shooter with an ergonomic body. And it has super fast processing, a large buffer, great build quality, etc. It's not as pretty as a Fuji XE1 or X100, but few cameras are. Certainly a Pany G5 or GF5 aren't going to win any design awards either. To me the V2 looks all business. Besides I rarely take photos OF my camera but WITH them.
Fotokeena, form follows functionality.Only things to look at in camera for photography (instead of some darn fashion decoration) is how ergonomical grip you can get from it, and if controls are positioned properly.Modern higher end DLRs all have similar grip and control layout of front and rear dial precisely because that's most ergonomical for human hand.Unlike those gripless piece of two by four retro designs made to comply with limitations of analog mechanical tech.
Well I can not remember such a debacle from any other major company as the one system. IMHO the V1 is a confusing camera with a few major design flaws. When my wife bought hers last January I was shaking my head. Once we got it home I found the mode dial, entire menu system, lack of built in flash etc. to be real deal breakers. When Nikon cut the price in half I could not rember a single time where a current manufacture cut the legs out from under their customers as Nikon did with the V1. Even if we wanted to sell the V1 and move to a V2, we can not. They made the V1 totally worthless.
BTW, this is a tiny camera. If you knew how tiny the 10-30mm lens is, then the photos would make sence to many.
This was the one and only bad Nikon purchase we ever made. But the one system leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The V2 is what the V1 should have been.
Hmmmm ... this is a quite common view. The manufacturer decreases the price and comes out with a better camera. Then some buyers starts hulking and is talking about being swindled. But - what do you think they should have done? Kept the high price and not made a better camera? Whats the brilliant plan about that?
I am in the camp of "dont care about beautiful or ugly as long as it takes pictures".
Now after thinking about it, I think that Nikon missed out on one opportunity.The big viewfinder hump (which seems to be what people dislike so much) is big enough that it could have been tiltable ! And since it would be integrated into the body it would be much more rugged than the add-on VFs some other mirrorless offers as options.Now THAT would have been a distinct advantage no other current camera has.
The hotshoe is proprietary anyway, so I am sure the Nikon engineers could have found a way to attach a flash somehow. Kinda like the SB-N5 that sits more to the side on the V1.And the builtin flash, yeah it probably could not be a pop-up type.I think (opinionated) that a tiltable EVF would be a must-have for some, more than a pop-up flash would be.
My old Minolta A2 from 2004 managed to pack in a tiltable viewfinder, tiltable view screen, auto screen/view switching, popup flash, and a standard hotshoe. Plus it had a PC synch socket. Still waiting for a modern small camera to match those features. The V2 manages only the popup flash.
Roland, that utilitarian size LCD was the reason why A2 had such good menu free controls in smaller size than lot worser controls entry level DSLRs.Today's cameras look like their main use is watching movies instead of taking photos.
Nice job, Nikon. I like that more built-in EVF mirrorless models are slowly coming out, but it is a shame that the first models of compact system cams of the past years, from across the range of makes, almost invariably seemed to lack an EVF. I bet that those other stunted mirrorless models eventually did not sell as well as their manufacturers had hoped, and so the leadership of each company finally decided to get their heads out of their orfices (albeit slowly) and start to listen to their customer base.
Also, A quick glance at the comments below shows me that many seem to be concerned with the camera's aesthetics. Honestly guys, who gives a rat's behind about how the body looks? Sheesh, as long as it WORKS right, then I am a happy camper. I care infinitely more about function than I do about form, and it looks to me, to a degree, like Nikon does too in this case, which I commend them for. Bravo. I hope that Olympus, Canon and the others can get the hint as well. No EVF, no deal.
This CSC is a little confusing. I'd go for the Canon SX50HS as it's has a similar size sensor and I don't have to worry about changing a lens, as it gives a 24mm wide to 1200mm at the top end and has an EVF. As for needing an EVF young consumers don't use them and other brands understand this. It's called moving forward, not staying stuck in the past.
"Young consumers don't use EVFs?" That's a new one. An EVF or OVF are not only better for composing in all kinds of light, putting the camera up to your eye provides an all important point of contact. I'm fairly young, and I almost never shoot with arms stretched out with the camera shaking like a leaf.
IQ from the SX50HS won't come close to the V1 or 2. It's a small sensor bridge camera with an extremely dark f6.5 lens at the tele end.
It would be great if it had IR-trigger receptor at frond AND rear side of the body. I like this feature at D7000 very much. I use rear one 98% of the time when camera on tripod, in conjunction with MLU function.
The new winner of UGLIEST CAMERA COMPETITION!With this flash on top, and square grip I think it even breaks the record established by Pentax K-01 and Hasselblad Lunar.Ridiculous. They got any designers out there?!
The ugly looks – as if they went extra out of their way to save on any design effort – is actually not what condemns V2, it is the overall package. If it is to be a second system, for less hassle than a DSLR, then it better be similarly if not equally capable and less expensive. This is neither, a niche product at best. The controversy that arose immediately upon its introduction is a testimony to yet another of a number of disappointments coming from Nikon in the last two or three years. And these flies in the ointment keep piling up. When you are a giant and disappoint or, say, do not quite satisfy the market one time, they expect more the next time to make up for the wait and anguish. After a while, good or even excellent will not cut it any more: what everyone expects now is nothing short of spectacular! Is this spectacular by today's standards? You did it to yourself, Nikon…
I honestly like the design! The black one especially - I think the seeming imperfections on it give it character - the Pentax K-01 is just plain boring (and ugly in its plainness). Best of all, it addresses nearly everything I had against the Nikon 1 series (lack of direct user control). But it still has one major flaw - the price. At $900, I could get a Sony A57 kit + prime or a refurbished OMD kit. Just like my comment before on the V1 when it was launched, the V2 only makes sense at $499.
I agree, although I think what others refer to as imperfections are merely instances where form follows function. For me, the plainer the camera, the better. I want a camera to work well, not look good; like a Jeep. It's when cameras (or cars) sport features solely for aesthetic purposes that I become bothered. I guess that puts me in the minority -- a more logical minority. To be blunt, those craving cute designs can go play with their Mac products. The price is indeed high, but I imagine it'll soon sell for $750-800.
Ugly or not, it's pretty subjective. I believe, many of the Nikon 1 existing and/or potential users, are having a bunch of Nikkors. While the D700 is way too heavy, I'm looking for a smaller form factor body for travel. Let see how good the IQ and high ISO control would perform.
A lot of us have been wondering what the roadmap looks like with the 1 system. Now that it's clearer, I can't imagine anything remotely as hideous as the V2. I've been a big Nikon fan, but I have no regrets looking at that road in my rear view mirror.
There seems to be an error in your specification for this V2. According to what I found on numerous other websites including Nikon (not the US one, which is not clear on whether their weight includes battery), the V2's weight with battery should be 337.
Trying to make it look like a vintage "F"Nikon is a mistake because those early Nikons are well know for being big, solid and heavy, and this 1-series cameras are small cameras. It does not work. The extra large viewfinder/flash block on top of a small camera just makes it look odd, and also awkward/inconvenient when put into a bag or jacket pocket. The Olympus PEN or the OMD look better, at least to those who remember their earlier cameras, because their sizes and silver/metal looks resemble the older cameras much btter.
This stunt only takes away any size and weight advantage that the V2 should have when compared to the APS-C NEX-6 or M43 E-PL5. Have a look at their sizes, side by side here:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/post/50128787
I don't think Nikon can compete in miniaturising cameras with Sony or Olympus.
Obviously there was no room to put the EVF housing on the back upper left like the NEX-7. I've used almost all the mirrorless m43 and APS-C cameras, and they are not pocketable anyway but require a small bag. But looks aside, I suspect the V2 is going for feel great in hand as the deep grip and control dials look solid, and just in the right place.
see photo from top: http://3.static.img-dpreview.com/files/news/0875642549/V2_td.jpg?v=1773
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Follow These Steps:
All communication about the Federal Work-Study Program will arrive via email to your Champlain College MyMail account.
2. Gather the necessary ID for completion of the Federal I-9 Form
In order to complete your I-9 form, the Department of Homeland Security requires specific ID that establishes both identity and employment authorization. Visit champlain.edu/i-9 for a list of acceptable identification and bring it with you to campus; photocopies are not accepted. You will not be able to begin work without this ID.
3. Search for a job
Detailed, step-by-step instructions for logging in to and using JobSpot will be sent to your Champlain MyMail account in mid-August. Instructions are also available at champlain.edu/work-study-job-search.
4. Complete onboarding once hired
Once you’ve been hired, you’ll receive an email from Workday ([email protected]), the College’s hiring and time-entry system, that will include a link to onboarding. Complete all the forms in onboarding.
Complete the online section of the federal I-9 form. Then bring the required ID (no photocopies) to the Enrollment Service Center (ESC), located on the first floor of Perry Hall.
5. Receive "Student Can Begin Working" email
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Gosh, I Feel Bad For Short Men
I end up feeling pretty bad for short guys. I mean, not Napoleon. I do not feel particularly bad for Napoleon. I think, ultimately, like Jay Gatsby, Napoleon was alright in the end. Nor do I feel particularly bad for Hugh Dancy, who is a very short man, but seems to have a lovely relationship with Claire Danes. I also do not feel bad for Tom Cruise because I think he is utterly insane.
But, you know, all the other ones.
Sometimes, when I hear women bemoaning men’s judgments upon their physiques (men who will only date women of a certain size, men who will only dates blondes, or brunettes, or whatever their physical preferences happen to be) I think about how we talk about men’s height.
Almost as soon as I try to set friends up with my male friends they ask whether or not he’s tall. Sure, men are superficial, too. Still, I’ve never heard them ask for specifics regarding a woman’s height. They’ll ask, much more vaguely if she is “cute.”
And even if they are jerks who want you to look a very specific way – you can diet. You can dye your hair. But you can’t do shit to make yourself taller.
I mean, you could wear lifts, but, then, we sort of roll our eyes at people who wear lifts. The last time I’ve heard mention of them was when some tabloid deprecatingly mentioned that Tom Cruise wore lifts. And, of course, we all remember when, after their divorce, Nicole Kidman said that she could finally wear heels again. And at 5’7, Tom Cruise isn’t really even that short.
The only real option if you’re a man who is not born with giant genes is to get that Gattaca “make you taller” surgery, and that sounds terrible. Before you think, “Seriously, Jennifer, nobody outside of Gattacca ever got that surgery,” it exists. It costs around $40,000 and can go up to $100,000. It’s also incredibly painful – according to Details Magazine (print) “Beyond the agony of having your bones cut in two and stretched, [the surgery] carries risks like pinhole infections, nerve damage, and severe deformity.”
In spite of that, the surgery remains very popular for men in a great deal of countries – particularly China. Not just because it might up guy’s dating options – it also ups their odds of bringing home a higher paycheck. That does not change the fact that the patient will not be expected to walk normally for about five months after the surgery.
Still, one doctor claims “height is not a problem for all short people, but some suffer low self esteem for the rest of their life.” And two thirds of the patients are men.
Look, I’m not trying to be wildly overly dramatic about this. Women certainly have it rough int terms of being judged by their appearance. But it’s sort of ridiculous that anyone feels insecure enough about their height that they’re willing to attempt anything that means they can’t walk for five or six months (and could leave them severely deformed). Obviously, the next time you tell a guy he’s too short he’s probably not immediately going to rush out to attempt to have himself leg lengthened. But, like anything, those are comments that build up over time, and eventually, sure, insecurities do naturally set in.
I pretty strongly feel that men should stop critiquing women for any number of physical traits. But I also feel that, maybe in turn, the next time someone asks you how tall someone is, you not immediately dismiss him for being too short. Because otherwise he will spend $100,000 to grow three inches. No, just because it’s nice to try to see people for having qualities that are not only physical. It’s something we always wish men would do more of for us, so, hell, on the off chance you are one of those ladies who insist on guys being tall, maybe give a short guy a second look. They’re insecure about their appearance, just like us. | {
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Derek Fisher’s playing career likely ended Saturday night with the Thunder’s ouster from the NBA playoffs, and perhaps a new career will begin soon in New York.
But Fisher said he had too much respect for his teammates to talk about the Knicks’ coaching job, adding the “wound is too raw’’ and he’ll need a couple of days.
But Fisher said it won’t take long to make up his mind on retirement.
“There are a number of people who will be impacted by the decision I do make,’’ Fisher said. “Whether I continue to play or do something else within the game, there’s a lot at stake.’’
If it was his last game, the 39-year-old went out in style, showing the stamina of a young player. He played the final 21:47 of the Thunder’s 112-107 overtime loss to the Spurs in the Western Conference finals. The Thunder still hope he comes back, possibly as a player/assistant coach, but that seems doubtful.
Fisher will be pursued by Knicks president Phil Jackson and likely by the Lakers, his former team with which he won five titles with the Zen Master.
“I can’t go there tonight,’’ Fisher said in the dead quiet of the Thunder locker room. “It’s too fresh of a wound. It’s possible this truly symbolizes the end of a very long career. I don’t think [with] the emotions I’m feeling now it’s smart to bet on what I’m going to do next. I’m definitely going to take it seriously and consider my options, consider what’s best and go from there. There’s a right way to wrap this season up and show it the proper respect.’’
Fisher will have his exit meeting with Thunder coach Scott Brooks on Sunday and realizes the Knicks are waiting on him.
“I’ll try to [do] that as soon as possible for all parties involved and can make the decisions that need to be made,’’ Fisher said. “Interview is a strong word at this point. I haven’t had any direct conversations with any executives — Phil Jackson, the Lakers. I think interview is a strong word. There’ll be conversations at some point. This is still pretty raw and fresh — at least for the next day or two.
“I want to respect whatever my future holds and the guys in this locker room and organization that gave me the opportunity the last two seasons. My career could’ve been over two seasons ago and they took a bet on me.’’
Jackson confirmed Friday he “definitely’’ will speak with Fisher, but added there are “lots of unknowns” on whether Fisher will take the job, referring to the veteran point guard’s young children in Los Angeles.
Brooks went heavy with Fisher Saturday as he played a three-guard smallball lineup.
The 6-footer played his series-high 32 minutes. He was the last one to leave the court. He was hugged at the buzzer. immediately by the Spurs’ Danny Green, a native of North Babylon, L.I., then by Tim Duncan.
Fisher was constantly matched against much bigger players in the final period, having to defend Boris Diaw, Duncan and Manu Ginobili, but he was scrappy to the end. He dove to the floor to save a possession in overtime, sliding out of bounds and into a front-row patron. The kind of scrappiness that could make him a great coach.
As for being the last one to leave the court and meet the media more than an hour after the buzzer, Fisher said: “It’s understanding the moment that it’s possible it could be the last time I walk off the court as a player. It’s mixed emotions. It’s going to hurt.’’
Former Knicks coach Hubie Brown, on hand for the radio broadcast of Game 6, said of Fisher: “You’re not dealing with a typical basketball player.” Brown cited Fisher’s career as longtime president of the Players Association, and called him “the total package.” | {
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2017 Jakarta Governor Election Wednesday April 19,2017
Residents of the Indonesian capital are electing a governor on Wednesday April 19,2017 after a polarising campaign that undermined the country's reputation for practicing a tolerant form of Islam.
The runoff election pits the minority Christian incumbent, Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama, against a former Cabinet minister, Anies Baswedan, who has courted the support of conservative clerics who oppose electing a non-Muslim.
The Jakarta election battle, which stirred religious and ethnic tensions, has highlighted the growing strength of hard-line Islamic groups in the world's most populous Muslim nation.
More than 13,000 polling places opened for Jakarta's 7.1 million eligible voters.
Ahok is on trial for blaspheming the Quran and hundreds of thousands have protested against him in Jakarta, calling for him to be imprisoned.
Baswedan and Ahok were neck in neck in opinion polls released earlier this week | {
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Windows Touch Remix: A netbook program launcher for Windows
Windows Touch Remix is a program launcher for netbooks or laptops running Windows. It’s designed to look and work much like the ume-launcher that comes with Ubuntu Netbook Remix or the easy mode interfaces that come with the Eee PC version of Xandros Linux or Linpus Linux Lite as it appears on Acer netbooks.
The free utility is still a work in progress. Right now you’ll need to manually add programs and icons using a configuration utility. But the developer is hoping to add a feature in a future version that will scan your Program Files directory to locate applications.
There are a few neat features in the configuration utility, including one that lets you create custom wallpapers for the program, and an option to let you set Windows Touch Remix as your desktop wallpaper so that when you minimize all other running applications you’ll see the program launcher.
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Letter to Secretary of the Treasury O'Neill on Enhanced Debt Reduction for Highly Indebted Poor Countries
As the Genoa summit approaches, I am writing to ask your active support for resolving an issue that has arisen with respect to the recently-enacted debt relief program for poor countries. I welcome the Administration's commitment to providing $240 million for the enhanced HIPC initiative in FY2002, funding that is essential if there is to be substantial debt relief for the poorest countries. Even with this funding, however, the enhanced HIPC initiative will not fully achieve its goals unless relatively modest corrections are made. While we support broader debt relief than that provided under HIPC, we urge you to act now to make these corrections so that the promise of this initiative can be fulfilled.
Our concern arises from information recently published by the World Bank and the IMF which shows a wide disparity in the amount of debt service reduction which the first 22 countries will receive under the enhanced HIPC initiative. According to this information, some HIPC countries will receive substantial debt service reduction over the next several years. Others, however, will receive much less, with a number of countries continuing to pay debt service averaging close to one-quarter of government revenues. (The attached note explains this result in more detail.) For these latter countries, even if all the appropriate mechanisms and processes are implemented to assure that debt relief reaches the poor and promises of additional bilateral relief are fully realized, we fear that the immediate benefits will be too small to have a substantial impact on poverty.
We support debt relief, not to adjust old accounts but to combat poverty. In order to ensure that debt relief in fact gives a fresh start to the poor, we urge an adjustment in the current program to reduce the external debt service obligation to a maximum of 10% of government revenues for all enhanced HIPC recipients. This formula was included as a provision of the debt relief legislation that was introduced in the 106th Congress by Representative Jim Leach and Senator Connie Mack with strong bipartisan support. In the case of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa ravaged by health crises, including HIV/AIDS, debt service should be limited to a figure well below 10% in order to maximize resources available to address this crisis whose devastating effects are akin to a natural disaster.
This modest proposal is very much in line with the original purpose of the enhanced HIPC initiative, which sought debt relief not to reduce the debt stock to a certain percentage of exports, but to free up budgetary resources for poverty reduction. The G-8 communique was clear:
"The central objective of this initiative is to provide a greater focus on poverty reduction by releasing resources for investment in health, education and social needs." It is difficult to see how the debt relief granted under the current formula to Zambia, Niger and Guinea, among others, will fulfill this objective.
The adjustment we are proposing will bring the amount of relief for all enhanced HIPC countries much closer to that which countries such as Uganda and Rwanda received. The cost associated with this adjustment would be small and should not be an impediment to making this essential correction.
We urge the Administration to support this adjustment to the debt relief program which is one key element of what we hope will be a more comprehensive development agenda. Among other things, this agenda should include promoting just trade and investment policies, reversing the scandalously small amount our country gives in development aid, and ensuring that both bilateral and multilateral aid is focused more directly on improving the lives of the poor. While economic growth is very important, it must be accompanied by measures designed to assure that it achieves a broad distribution of its benefits, so that the poorest members of society have the opportunity to realize their God-given potential.
It is in this context, Mr. Secretary, that I ask you to look favorably on our request for further debt relief. At a minimum, please urge your colleagues at the Genoa summit to make an essential adjustment to the enhanced HIPC initiative that will assure that this program truly will free up substantial financial resources for urgently needed investments in human development of the world's poorest people.
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Cobain's comments were initially inspired by a recent interview that Del Rey gave in The Guardian in which she stated that she wished she was "dead already," in reference to a conversation she was having about her favorite musicians -- Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse.
Frances Bean Cobain reached out to Del Rey via Twitter, telling the vocalist that, "The death of young musicians isn't something to romanticize." She also added that Del Rey should "embrace life" and that she was "too talented to waste it."
For her part, Del Rey responded to Cobain's tweets, stating that her lure to Kurt Cobain was due to his talent and not because he died young. She added that she too doesn't find the death appeal "glam either." Check out Del Rey's tweets below: | {
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The Faintest Ink
Interview with Matthew Weiner
“Most of these notes were jotted down on the run, or at a party, or in the car. For instance, there’s a used envelope in here with a bunch of stuff written in red: That’s the conversation from the end of the Season 5 premiere [“A Little Kiss”] where the agency hires the black secretary. We couldn’t figure out how to do it, and it suddenly came to me while I was making French toast one Saturday morning for my children, so I just wrote all of the dialogue down on that envelope.”—Matthew Weiner
Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner has spent the past eight years jotting down countless notes—on the backs of envelopes, hotel stationery, and anything else in reach when an idea strikes him—that have since been incorporated into his award-winning TV series. Reproduced here for the first time over 28 pages (along with a removable insert), they represent successful attempts to capture, in Weiner’s words, “the fleeting thought that turns out to be inspiration.”
Matthew Weiner is a writer, director, producer, and the creator of the critically acclaimed AMC television drama series Mad Men. He also worked as a writer and producer for the HBO series The Sopranos during its fifth and sixth seasons, and previously served as a writer for several other TV shows, including The Naked Truth, Becker, and Andy Richter Controls the Universe. Weiner has received nine Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on Mad Men and The Sopranos; Mad Men has also received three consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Drama Series; three Producers Guild Awards; a Peabody Award; six Writers Guild Awards; two BAFTA Awards; the 2008 Royal Television Society Award for International Program; and five Television Critics Association Awards, including Program of the Year. In 2011, Weiner was named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World.” A graduate of Wesleyan University, Weiner earned his M.F.A. from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema and Television, where he returned to teach an undergraduate screenwriting class on feature rewriting during the fall 2004 semester. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, architect Linda Brettler, and their children. Weiner’s first feature film, You Are Here, premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. | {
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8/27/2006
Eminent domain will be a prominent issue [for Edison voters] in November's general election.
On Nov. 7, voters will have the chance to vote on an ordinance that would limit the government's power to take land away from private property owners.
"We want to take a stand against the use of eminent domain for the sole purpose of the government taking someone's land and in turn giving that land to a private entity without the consent of the property owner," Mayor Jun Choi said at a press conference last week to announce the ballot question.
However, the township reserves the right to take land away from a private owner for public uses.
"[The ordinance] applies to private economic development purposes," Choi said. "We still reserve the right for public uses, such as a small piece of land where we would put up a traffic light in a dangerous area.
"There are legitimate purposes that support the broader purpose. We want to limit the use of this power for private purposes."
A resolution to put the question to voters in November was adopted unanimously by the Township Council last month. It was passed in response to a June 2005 U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Kelo v. City of New London.
In that decision, a split 5-4 court ruled that private land may be transferred from one private owner to another because the community's economic growth, such as in the form of new jobs and increased tax revenue, qualified as a permissible public use under the Fifth Amendment.
In their dissent, Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, William Rehnquist, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas said that "the beneficiaries are likely to be those citizens with disproportionate influence and power in the political process, including large corporations and development firms."
"That critical decision has already had ramifications across the country," Choi said last week. "Unwilling working-class people who built homes, businesses and memories have been forced to fork over their properties for the sake of private developers' plans.
Council members Robert Diehl and Charles Tomaro encouraged residents to vote in favor of passing the ordinance in November.
"If anyone has read the newspapers in the last few months, eminent domain has made headlines in just about every paper," Diehl said. "People have been concerned about it. I applaud the council for moving forward with this, and I encourage voters to vote for it also."
"It is time that we citizens come out to support this," Tomaro said, "so that in the future, eminent domain is not used for private gain. Please come out on Nov. 7 and vote yes, and we will limit the council from condemning someone's property. We need that vote in order to succeed."
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Raspberry
Organic red raspberry leaf tea is a herbal remedy often recommended in the last stages of pregnancy by nurse-midwives in the United States. The nutrients in it could help improve uterine muscle tone and prepare your body for labor, easing the birth of your baby. You may also experience a reduced need for interventions like a vacuum-assisted or forceps delivery, and the artificial rupture of membranes. But you should still be cautious and consult your doctor or midwife before you start using raspberry tea leaf.
Simply crush a tsp of coconut or papaya or pomegranate to make an enzyme peel paste. Apply it as a thin mask on face and neck in mild circular motions. Rinse with cold water after 15-25 mins and apply a moisturiser. It cleanses pores, improves skin tone, removes dead cells and promotes skin renewal. It also fights wrinkles, dryness and whiteheads.
Raspberry, belongs to the rose family and is often referred to as the ‘woman’s herb’ by herbalists. It has eight species, some of them being red raspberry, black raspberry, wine raspberry, blue raspberry. Both raspberry leaves and fruits are rich in citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, citrate, malate and[.....] | {
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Is Facial Recognition Technology a Good Idea to Make Schools Safe?
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East of Niagara Falls, NY the Lockport school system is allowing advanced security measures to keep their schools safe this year. Facial recognition technology will be used to check each face entering school buildings against a database of expelled students, sex offenders and other possible troublemakers. However, it is being implemented under pointed criticism and scrutiny.
What some deem as a great option to prevent potential violence, others see as a gross violation of privacy and civil rights. This leads to the question, is facial recognition technology a good idea to make schools safe? Maybe, but only with proper planning, implementation and management.
What is Electronic Facial Recognition?
Facial recognition technology is part of biometrics. Essentially, it uses biological data (e.g. unique features, aka “landmarks”, geometric proportions of facial features, distance between key facial features, and skin surface texture) and electronically stores them as essential elements of an individual’s face. This data is then compared with the biological data of scanned faces for facial recognition and identification.
Benefits
To date it has primarily been used for security and law enforcement purposes in order to:
Apprehend people who commit crimes
Prevent people from getting fake IDs and/or drivers licenses
Scan travelers in airports to search for individuals suspected of a crime or on a terrorist watch list
When applied to school access points, the most notable benefit is stopping individuals flagged with deviant, violent or undesirable behavior from gaining access to school property. While this sounds good, just like all elements of security it should not be considered the end-all to keep our schools safe from violence.
Limits
Like most technological advances, there are limits that need to be noted. First and foremost, in order to flag someone the biometric data for that individual must reside in the database. If not, there is no way to “catch” them when their face is scanned at the door.
There are other shortcomings to consider that cause false identification or missed identification including:
Different angles or facial expressions
Accessories (e.g. hats, glasses, scarves)
Changes to appearance (e.g. new haircut, makeup, weight gain/loss)
Advanced systems plan for and implement safeguards to work around these kinds of limitations. But as the system becomes more sophisticated, so too does the cost and maintenance efforts to account for the potential nuances of everyone’s biometric data.
Facial recognition technology also raises a bigger question: is there a point where keeping schools safe has the right to compromise personal privacy? This is what each school system must consider and decide upon before implementing facial recognition technology.
Safety vs. Privacy
There is no perfect answer to the facial recognition safety vs. privacy debate. Overall facial recognition should be deemed an enhancement to existing school security. It should not be treated as the “end all” to keep violent or potentially violent individuals outside academic buildings.
As stated above, the technology is only as good as the biometric data stored within the database. It is important to note, Biometric data should NEVER be “taken” and stored without the explicit consent of an individual. Specific guidelines must also be established regarding:
Who has access to the stored biometric data
How the biometric data will be maintained and protected from hackers
Whether or not students can “opt out” of the facial recognition technology (i.e. have the right to not be scanned at the entrance)
In my opinion, facial recognition technology does have the potential to prevent violence on school property. But, we must be mindful and organized when planning this type of security measure. Security involves more than simply searching and/or scanning property/persons.
Effective security includes proper staff/student training and physical property assessments, in addition to the implementation of security enhancements and personnel. In other words, a many-faceted approach is needed to keep our schools safe. Facial recognition can be a significant, preventative additon to school security when handled properly.
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Binding coverage - all products (%) in Sierra Leone
Binding coverage; all products (%) in Sierra Leone was last measured at 100 in 2012, according to the World Bank. Binding coverage is the percentage of product lines with an agreed bound rate. Bound rates result from trade negotiations incorporated into a country's schedule of concessions and are thus enforceable. This page has the latest recorded value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Binding coverage - all products (%) in Sierra Leone. | {
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Queensland Police Media, the National Library of Australia and the New South Wale Department of Education and Training were among the winners of the 2011 Australian Government ICT Awards announced last night.
Published: June 2, 2011 -- 02:04 GMT (19:04 PDT)
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Hundreds of people from across the ICT industry gathered for the dinner.
Published: June 2, 2011 -- 02:04 GMT (19:04 PDT)
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The 70 tables across the ballroom were quickly filled with ICT luminaries such as Dell, the Australian Government Information Management Office and the Department of Human Services.
Published: June 2, 2011 -- 02:04 GMT (19:04 PDT)
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The Excellence in e-Government Award went to the National Library of Australia for Trove, an interactive website that contains hundreds of books, newspapers, photos, letters and videos, and allows users to add their own content.
Published: June 2, 2011 -- 02:04 GMT (19:04 PDT)
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The award winners last night received the red carpet treatment.
Published: June 2, 2011 -- 02:04 GMT (19:04 PDT)
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The awards recognised all aspects of ICT use in government, including the use of social media in the Queensland floods, the use of geospatial technology and the deployment of ICT in war-torn Afghanistan.
Published: June 2, 2011 -- 02:04 GMT (19:04 PDT)
Caption by: Josh Taylor
(Credit: Josh Taylor/ZDNet Australia)
Long-time government ICT advocate and Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Citizenship Kate Lundy was on hand to present the awards to the winning government agencies. | {
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Can basic income help workers adapt to new world of AI?
As a self-confessed health-food eater, I rarely enter fast-food joints, but nostalgia and the feeling that it's an obligatory childhood experience saw me bring my daughter to a McDonalds. While the novelty of receiving a toy with your food quickly won her over, what struck me most was the automation.
McDonald's has always been known for its efficiency, but for many teenagers and young adults, it also functioned as a place to get your first job. They would train you, as you gained not only a paycheque, but experience.
But looking at the company's new self-serve kiosks, I couldn't help but think that the era of an eager teenager asking "would you like fries with that" will soon be a relic of the past.
Of course, this is nothing new and, for even the mildly observant, automation has crept into our lives in many ways. I order my Starbucks coffee on my phone, rarely speaking to an individual. Ditto for my Beck taxi. When the roles of cashiers and retail sales people become fully automated, rendering them obsolete, it's been estimated that will add 7.5 million people in the United States to the ranks of the unemployed.
While experts and pundits argue about what new roles and opportunities will spring up to replace the increasingly complex jobs being assumed by machines, in darker moments, I fret about what a jobless future will look like for our children. Naturally, many will still work, but some may find themselves existing on an income guaranteed by the government. That is, if the pilot project Ontario launches this summer goes well.
In this three-year, basic-income experiment, selected low-income individuals will receive almost $17,000 annually. Many observers will be glued to the exercise to see if, as expected, it improves the health, security and job prospects for those in precarious work environments.
Among those will be Rob Rainer, a Perth, Ont.-based basic-income advocate and former board member of Ontario Basic Income Network, a group of advocates across the province.
"There has been an explosion of interest in basic income in the past 18 months. Even in the tech sector, many are seeing and perceiving how large-scale AI and automation will impact jobs," Mr. Rainer said.
Yet, it's not only cashiers and those in tech. Mr. Rainer was quick to point out that even my job has a best-before date as new companies enter the market with machines that can write articles and replace journalists.
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Large-scale automation means we need to reimagine what productivity looks like and few of us will be immune, he observed.
As a former executive director for the not-for-profit group, Canada Without Poverty, Mr. Rainer was exposed to many different ideas on how to manage poverty and all the evidence suggested to him that a guaranteed-income scenario made the most sense. For the past four years, he's rallied behind the cause, calling it "a buffer against the forces of technology and uncertain employment in the future."
While the concept may be startling to some, Mr. Rainer says that it's a natural progression from services already offered in the province. For example, residents of Ontario already receive childcare benefits based on income and seniors receive a form of guaranteed income. The missing link, he says, is the working-class population.
The pilot comes at a time when there is a global discourse on how to manage what's been called the "great decoupling," where economic growth does not correspond with the expected job creation.
For many, basic income sounds distasteful, since it suggests that able-minded people are getting a "free ride." However, as the World Economic Forum suggests, our mindset needs to change to accept that, in this new economy, "humans are free-riding on the efforts of machines" and not other humans. In other words, we aren't piggybacking off our neighbour's hard work, but benefiting from the equivalent of our car or toaster, so that we can pursue other lucrative options. Will that make this concept more palatable?
A change in mindset remains critical if we are going to adapt to a world where it's estimated technology could replace 45 per cent of the activities people are currently paid to perform.
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"There is no fear that masses of people will sit at home and not make a contribution. There are many that continue to work, today, even if they are financially secure," Mr. Rainer insists.
Rather, basic-income programs allow recipients to explore options not available to them if they are struggling to survive, such as retraining or new job options.
"The Ontario pilot is the most advanced political development [to combat poverty] and, if it s done right, and bears the results we hope it will, will go a long way," Mr. Rainer said.
Leah Eichler writes about workplace trends.
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In 2018, and as things continue to change, internet marketers, as well as business owners are wondering whether search engine optimization(SEO) is a thing of the past. Well, the short answer is ‘NO’, and in this read, we are going to see why.
The truth is, SEO isn’t dying, but it has somewhat become more of a tactical game. Currently, a robust SEO skill set can make a substantial difference to your business’ digital platform. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the technology utilized by search engines is constantly being updated in order to give better results. Not too long ago, webmasters simply stuffed websites with keywords, random content and links. At the time, this used to give tremendous results in rankings. However, the manner in which search engines rank content has drastically changed.
Today, the search engines try to identify relevant individual content pieces and not just a site that happens to have matching keywords. In the present day and the future, search engines will be more focused on ensuring that websites and search results are more relevant to what users are actually looking for. This is essentially a win for everybody.
In order to enjoy the true benefits of search engine optimization in this modern age, a concrete strategy for creating new and relevant content is needed. Perhaps the best thing about this content is that it can then be utilized to attract visitors from social media and email channels to a website. Once a visitor is on your site, there’s a multitude of ways to help them engage as well as convert.
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As social media platforms continue to become more powerful channels for driving engagement with people, search engines are taking more of influence from the social media signals. But what does this really mean for your business? Well, everything you post on social media needs to link with something relevant on your site. It is imperative to take a combined approach to content creation and promotion with technical search engine optimization and social media to get the best traction from both strategies. This ideally means that you will have to stay on top of your SEO campaign; the strategy needs to be constantly changing. It’s not something you can just set and forget.
This approach will undoubtedly increase the reach of your web content and ascertain that as search engines continue to rely more on social media signals, they will be able to find a correlation between your social media content and website. Ultimately, this will help improve your site and its key content on the search engine results pages (SERPs).
In conclusion, search engine optimization is certainly not dead. However, if you want to succeed in your campaign, you need to use the right techniques and ensure that your SEO resource knows how to align your company’s digital footprint with the current web trends. Success with SEO in 2018 and the coming years will need a different approach compared to the tactics of the previous years. If your SEO approach is as “human” as possible, you can be sure that good things are going to happen for your search engine ranking.
Local Search engine optimization (SEO) is an ever-changing world and whether a specialist or an SEO agency, staying on top means keeping track of the blogs by Matt Cutts, watching Google Updates, and changing their long-term ranking strategy accordingly. Despite all the wealth of information out there, there are many SEO specialists who aren’t changing nearly fast enough and it is their clients that are getting hurt as a result. This also affects webmasters who need to handle their own SEO work.
Classic SEO Mistakes
This is a common mistake based on the fear of all the marketers who can penalized in both Panda and Penguin updates. However, good backlinks are still extremely important! Not only are social media backlinks great for your rankings, but you want the occasional strong backlink from an authority website in your niche or a related niche. The anchor text should be a brand or website name instead of a keyword. Even a few of these done right can make all the difference.
The only keyword density you need to know is 2% and do your best to stay there or below. Synonyms and related keywords are extremely important, and the old rule of 4-5% is now considered keyword stuffing and a great way to get banned. Strategic use of your main keywords in the title and first 200 words are far more important.
The quality of the website copy matters. Poorly written articles littered with grammar mistakes and low quality will get penalized. Plagiarized content will get you slapped big time. Google even has human readers to judge the overall style and quality of website articles and blog posts. Good content will push you up the rankings. Cheap copy will get you beat (and it only takes one really bad post to drag down an entire blog) down.
Over half of all searches are now on mobile devices, so being mobile-friendly is an absolute necessity. In addition to this, being mobile isn’t just an SEO bonus. As of Google’s mobile update, nicknamed “Mobile-geddon” in April 2015, having a website that isn’t mobile optimized incurs a major penalty now. There are many options to make a website responsive or mobile. Don’t ignore them!
An active social media footprint is critical to modern SEO. Everything is social – and Google wants to see that. Just having a Facebook page that doesn’t update isn’t enough and just having a Twitter feed isn’t nearly enough. You need some activity to keep everything looking good – and since social links are good for SEO, why not take care of a few small posts a week?
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Outbound links are often overlooked when it comes to search engine optimization of a website. However, smart SEO consultants and webmasters understand just how important it is to have the proper outbound links on a website. This is especially true for sites that aren’t focusing on local listings in an area for small businesses, but are looking for national rankings for important keywords to a blog, niche website, or authority website.
Google wants to find websites that can be an authority when it comes to whatever keyword is typed in, and deliver those high quality sites to the searcher. If someone is being ultra-stingy and never linking out to another authority website they look really suspicious. Why wouldn’t they offer a high quality resource to their readers?
In addition to this, since page rank (PR) used to matter heavily in SEO, so never linking out was a way to hoard that “PR juice” and help a domain rank. This makes sites that do that look like they are intentionally gaming the system. Not good if you want your website to rank. Having outbound links makes it much easier to pass any in-person review.
While outbound links are important, there are also right ways and wrong ways to go about creating those links when it comes to setting up a great SEO program. By understanding what Google is and isn’t looking for, you should be able to reap the benefits without sending links to direct competitors. Outbound links are there to provide a quality resource related to your topic, and to show you’re not worried about linking to a website already seen as trustworthy by Google and other search engines.
Outbound links should:
Be related to the topic your page or blog post is about
Link to a trusted authority website (high domain authority, well ranking, major resource in your niche or in general like Wikipedia)
Not be a fellow website competing directly with you for that keyword
Some SEOs think having words anchoring to another website as opposed to a plain URL in parentheses
Always be relevant to the topic on hand
Outbound links should not:
Link to questionable, weak, or non-authority websites
Link to websites or pages you are directly competing with
Link to any of the “banned” or “bad neighborhood” websites (gambling, lottery, adult websites)
Go to the same exact page or site over and over again from multiple pages and blog posts on your website.
In Conclusion
While getting links from other websites will remain a much sexier topic of discussion, and while that remains a very important part of modern SEO, having outbound links is extremely important part of modern SEO. You don’t need to overdo it. Even just one to three per page can make all the difference in helping your site look trustworthy and move up the rankings. Follow the advice given in this article and you will see some major positive results! Salterra SEO is always here to assist you.
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N.Y. billing dispute reveals details of secret CIA rendition flights
On Aug. 12, 2003, a Gulfstream IV aircraft carrying six passengers took off from Dulles International Airport and flew to Bangkok with fueling stops in Cold Bay, Alaska, and Osaka, Japan.
Before it returned four days later, the plane also touched down in Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and Ireland. As these unusual flights happened, U.S. officials took custody of an Indonesian terrorist, Riduan Isamuddin, who had been captured in Thailand and would spend the next three years being shuttled among secret prisons operated by the CIA.
The Gulfstream IV’s itinerary, as well as the $339,228.05 price tag for the journey, are among the details of shadowy CIA flights that have emerged in a small Upstate New York courthouse in a billing dispute between contractors. The court documents offer a rare glimpse of the costs and operations of the controversial rendition program.
For all the secrecy that once surrounded the CIA program, a significant part of its operation was entrusted to very small aviation companies whose previous experience involved flying sports teams across the country.
The August 2003 flights — and dozens of others to locations such as Bucharest, Romania; Baku, Azerbaijan; Cairo; Djibouti; Islamabad, Pakistan; and Tripoli, Libya — were organized by Sportsflight, a one-man aircraft brokerage business on Long Island. It secured a plane from Richmor Aviation, based near the Columbia County Airport in Hudson, N.Y. Richmor eventually sued Sportsflight for breach of contract. In the process, the costs and itineraries of numerous CIA flights became part of the court record. | {
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Little Cup's New and "Creative" Moveset Thread - Mark 1
It's outclassed by band eevee though because a choice band eevee doesn't have to spend the turn protecting, has no life orb recoil, and can hit ghosts with bite, as well as having Quick Attack for powerful priority, AND the ability to kill Aron with a hidden power. All that for 10% less power. Which usually isn't even needed, as band eevee already hits like a nuke.
It's outclassed by Choice Band Eevee, which is in turn outclassed by Choice Band Dratini. Seriously, there's no reason you would really want to attempt a sweep with that set when you're just going to get nailed by everything faster, priority and Normal resists/immunities.
It's outclassed by Choice Band Eevee, which is in turn outclassed by Choice Band Dratini. Seriously, there's no reason you would really want to attempt a sweep with that set when you're just going to get nailed by everything faster, priority and Normal resists/immunities.
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Band eevee isn't 100% outclassed, due to (slightly) better bulk and not having to lock yourself into outrage, but it is generally inferior.
While this may look like a regular skitty set, Thunder Wave works very well on it. Sure, you can't dry pass out of ghosts, but ghost are fairly easy to predict and switch a counter into. What Skitty gains in Normalize Thunder Wave is the ability to disable most pokemon that would see skitty as a set up opportunity. While Skitty requires heavy prediction, and this set is no different, the rewards are far more than that of the regular skitty set, and I feel that this is worth trying out on it's own.
Elekid is the Perfect revenge killer in LC with this Move set he can hit an unprepared opponent hard. ChoiceScarfed is Prefered on this set so it can revenge Common Scarfed 19's such as Gligar. On Life Orb/Belt sets, you want to switch FirePunch out for quickatt to get kill pokemon switching in that threaten you with priority such as eevee and buizel.
Riolu is caplable of OHKO or 2hko most leads in LC.One Advantage Riolu has is InnerFocus on the Scarf Lead because pokemon with fake out still take a full hit from Riolu putting them in a switch of die position if the werent Ko'd.
With A Focus Sash i would Recomend Stead Fast As you can Profit from the speed boost and attempt a sweep from the start. ThunderPunch and Ice Punch allow Riolu to go right past Gliscor and Mantyke, ( the first can get OHKO on the switch in if predicted correctly). With Agility you want InnerFocus. Naughty is Only ran if you choose to use Vaccuum wave to hit Scarf Users.
Other Options, With Stead Fast or Agility you can run Oran Berry to keep Riolu Alive and Continue to attempt to sweep after the speed boost.
Elekid is not as all a creative moveset, that's the standard set for it with choice scarf slashed on and fire punch as an option. Riolu as a lead has been used before. As far as its success against leads goes:
Meowth - It wins if meowth fake outs, but an intelligent meowth player would return or u-turn on the first turn. After seeing you're scarfed, their ghost gets a free setup turn, so while you technically win, you're in a worse situation than you started. If both are sashed, you lose. Win, to an extent.
Hippopotas - Still puts rocks up, lives through anything you throw at it, and kills you with earthquake (through sash if SS is up). I'm not sure on damage, but it at least cripples it, and besides... it sets up rocks and sandstorm, which is all it's supposed to do. Lose
Kabuto - If you're running scarf, it either gets up rocks or dies, and against sash it can knock you to 1 hp and set up rocks (you have to win a speed tie if you're sashed). Win, but it still accomplishes its goals and gets a shot off with aqua jet.
Essentially, it beats any lead whose goal is to use fake out, really frail leads, or leads who it hits SE. Basically, what any other scarf lead does. Inner focus is a decent ability, but it's still pretty much outclassed by scarf mankey as a lead. Mankey gets much stronger STAB, higher attack and speed, U-Turn, more bulk even, and is better/mid-lategame. While usable, it's not great, and not really creative either (as I said, I've seen it used before).
Snover - Overheat for the swift OHKO.
Meowth / Aipom - Protect on the Fake Out, live the Return or Last Resort with the sash and OHKO with Overheat.
Hippopotas - Overheat deals: 84.6% - 103.8% - Not sure if that's a OHKO, but it either sets up rocks and kills me with Earthquake and Sandstorm damage.
Kabuto - Hidden Power Grass OHKOs.
Voltorb - Overheat will OHKO. I've never come across one yet, but do they actually set up Rain? Because if so they'll only get the Rain up and I have my sash intact. If it's an Anti-Lead with a sash of its own, Overheat + Quick Attack.
Bronzor - Overheat OHKOs.
Machop - Overheat deals: 88% - 108% - I do outspeed and can finish it off with Quick Attack if the confusion hax doesn't beat me.
I'm not perfect, and their may be something wrong with the calculations, EVs or set itself but it seems pretty effective. I've had quite a lot of success with it, the only known lead I couldn't face was Houndour, who I must admit does this role better :C | {
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The Old Republic's Daunting Voiceover Work
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Upcoming MMO script has more than forty novels worth of content.
By Jeff Haynes
BioWare and LucasArts created a huge buzz around Star Wars: The Old Republic with their trailer, which captured the imagination of Star Wars fans that wanted to experience life before the Great Galactic War. Apart from the gameplay and the variety in character classes, one of the most striking features of The Old Republic is the inclusion of voiced dialogue for player characters as well as all NPCs within the game. While a feat for most single-player games, this is an astronomical task for an MMO, and a recent developer blog post on The Old Republic website seems to have confirmed.
The script for The Old Republic, according to Shauna Perry, director of audio and localization for the game, will have more than forty novels worth of content. Additionally, the finished game will have more than one thousand four hour voice-over sessions worth of dialogue recorded from at least five different cities in the world; Los Angeles, London, New York, San Francisco and Toronto currently being listed as sites used to capture the work of the large voice actor cast, which numbers into the hundreds.
Perry initially mentioned that the voice over work was a joint project between the two companies, with BioWare writing scripts for each session and LucasArts responsible for recording sessions. Afterwards, LucasArts would sending the assets back to BioWare, who would incorporate these into the game. However, Perry mentioned that this was not like a standard recording project for any game; she mentioned that the size of the voiceover work within The Old Republic was "at least 10 KoToRs recorded back to back." Perry also provided insight into the entire process for the game, which involved a team of writers getting a script together for the voice actors. From there, the lead writer would have a script conference with the voice over directors to make sure that they could understand exactly how to direct the voice actors. After that, the voice actors would come in and record with a script that had both a synopsis of the scene as well as comments to add nuances to the performance.
Once the lines are recorded, both LucasArts and BioWare review each session to select which lines will be kept or re-recorded in later sessions. Perry mentioned that this clearly involved a ton of work, stating, "while the script calls for hundreds of thousands of lines of dialogue, we will actually have recorded much more than that!" Once both teams from LucasArts and BioWare are satisfied with the performance, the work is included into the game. While Perry didn't mention where they happened to be within the whole voice over process, it would appear that both LucasArts and BioWare have been working on this for quite some time. | {
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January 11, 2002 - Getting Cookies
One way to store and retrieve data on the client side is by using cookies. The cookie property is a member of the document object. You can store thousands of cookies per client. You can get a cookie with the following getCookie() function:
where name is the name of the cookie as you stored it originally. The function getCookie() returns a string containing the value of the specified cookie or null if cookie does not exist.
The cookie property includes all cookies that were set for a particular page. The requested cookie may or may not be the first one in the cookie property. The function first assembles the string to search in the cookie, assuming it is not the first one. The string is concatenated from a semicolon, the name of the cookie, and an equal sign. If, for example, the name of the cookie is "kuku", then the string to search is ";kuku=". If there is no match, the possibility of being the first on the cookie property is considered. If it is not found, a null value is returned:
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I'm not knocking your want to carry that homeTook it with you when you moved and got it brokeFound the pieces, we counted them all aloneDidn't add up, forgot to carry a zeroI can't be your apologist very longI'm surprised that you'd want to carry that onCount your blemishes you can't they're all goneI can't see your response putting them back onLike they're waiting for your guard to fallSo they can see it allAnd you're so occupied with what other people* are occupied withAnd vice versaAnd you've become what you thought was dumA fraction of the sum, the middle and the frontAnd now it's coming back hasn't come too farI was trying to help but I guess I pushed too hardAnd now we can't even touch itAfraid it'll fall apart | {
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"Then there was Louise's belief that she was only going to be an MP for three more years. She thought — and I wasn't going to argue with her — that she'd get killed in the next election.
"So, to her, it seemed much more short-term than my job as a manager, which is going to go on for another 20 years."
He also suggested his wife had been frustrated by her lack of advancement in the Tory party, despite only being an MP for two-and-a-half years.
"Listen, they hadn't promoted her yet, and it's not like she thought she had a future because perhaps she felt she was too outspoken," he said.
"She was doing her own thing regardless and maybe wasn't 'Conservative party enough' to move up the food chain."
The interview will do little to resuscitate Mensch's reputation in the Tory party, after activists reacted angrily to her decision to quit her seat and live in New York. The decision will almost certainly cost the Tories the seat in the upcoming by-election.
An image of the former Corby MP was projected on a screen during a rally at the Conservative party conference this month, only to be booed by the assembled crowd.
Asked if she enjoyed life in New York, her husband said: "It's OK. I think she likes New York. I know she misses the job."
But the Metallica manager was circumspect when asked if she would find the same degree of fame in the US which she enjoyed in Britain.
"People say 'will she go on TV in America?'" he told the newspaper.
"And I say, sure, but there has to be a job where someone wants to have her. In America, she's just another Englishwoman with a good education.
"She's not going to instantly walk on TV like Piers Morgan, who was a big personality when CNN hired him. Louise is just an MP."
Responding to the interview on Twitter, Louise Mensch wrote: "Loved interview and thought it very sweet. However; nothing, repeat nothing, influenced decision to resign other than inability to hold family life together away from him."
She described her husband as "apologetic but not a pol, doesn't do on message & I love him for it". | {
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Welcome to Rooms Meri, situated in the the old downtown, next to Diokletian Palace, top Centar! Rooms Meri are Located in the Centre of Town Split, On Priora Petra Street, Within Diokletian Palace. It is 300 m Away from Central Bus Station, Ferry
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I am located in Split inside Diocletian palace old 1700 years protected by UNESCO.
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This is the second part of the two-part article published on the occasion of the 2018 Tyāgarāja Ārādhana Utsavam, which falls on today's date. — Editors
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From his compositions, it is clear that Tyāgarāja suffered a lot. He remained poor throughout his life. More than that, he was tormented by people who
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Prekshaa (प्रेक्षा) is a Sanskrit word that means ‘seeing clearly’ or ‘clear vision.’ It is derived from prakrshtataya ikshanam (प्रकृष्टतया ईक्षणम्). Other meanings of prekshaa include ‘intellect,’ ‘reflection,’ and ‘consideration.’~ | {
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There is Swing dancing inside the park every Saturday night at Fantasy Faire! Sometimes there is dancing at Tomorrowland Terrace as well.
Here’s a look at the crowd:
There is a dedicated group of Swing dancing regulars with season passes that goes, so you can usually find people to dance with.
I recommend going in the late afternoon when it starts to cool down, get a Fast Pass, do a ride or two, go dancing for a while, grab dinner, then a ride, then back to dancing and fireworks.. Here are more of my Disneyland tips.
And don’t forget California Adventure. There are special themed days (such as “Dapper Day”), when large numbers of Swing dancers dress up and go. The band is usually the excellent Ellis Island Boys.
Before spending a lot of money or making a long drive, please check the Disney Resort Dance Band Schedule Facebook Page for the latest updates. (My calendar cannot automatically read that page, so changes may not be reflected in my calendar).
You’ll need to buy Disneyland admission or a season pass to go to these events. I used to have a pass back when the no-blackout pass was only $450. Now, the highest-end passport is over $1000! Too rich for my blood but I hear the stage is nice and overall it’s pretty cool. There’s usually a decent group of dancers for the more popular bands. | {
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American girl reported missing in Valladolid, found in Tulum
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The State Attorney General (FGE) Kidnapping Specialized Unit (UEC) informed that a 15 year old girl from Pennsylvania, U.S.A., who was reported missing in Valladolid on Saturday July 9, and whose name was not revealed by authorities (they just refer to her as L.A.T.G.), was found on Tuesday July 12, safe and sound about 100 miles east, in Tulum, Quintana Roo.
According to the file number F3/1005/2016, the minor had an argument with her mother at cenote X’keken near Valladolid, and without her consent or knowledge she took a taxi straight to Tulum, Quintana Roo.
When Martha Leticia G.B. could not find her daughter, she reported her missing to the Yucatecan authorities, who initiated the inquiry and asked for the cooperation of the neighboring state of Quintana Roo Attorney General’s Office, who began to search for the missing girl in Quintana Roo territory.
American girl reported missing in Valladolid, found in Tulum (Photo: Yucatan al minuto)
As a result of investigations, on the night of Tuesday July 12, police officers found the child’s whereabouts, which was immediately notified to the Yucatecan authorities, and the minor was handed over to the ministerial agents of FGE who transferred her to the Investigation Agency in Valladolid, where the missing person report was filed.
After making the relevant proceedings, the young woman was handed over to her relatives, and after a routine medical examination, she was reported in good health with absolutely no signs of physical violence. | {
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Our estate is considered a perfect venue for a wedding in Tuscany for medium size party (from 20 to 80 persons) as is nestled amidst pristine nature-dense forests, open valleys and rolling green hills covered in vineyards yet close to major attractions (art cities, hilltop villages, landscapes, vineyards) and main roads for an easy access.
The villa is an ideal venue for wedding up 80 persons. The villa itself can accommodate up to 40 people (17 double bedrooms and 7 single extra beds). Larger groups can be accommodated in nearby properties.
Its central location in the region means that it easily accessible and day-trips to all the most famous cities such as Arezzo, Perugia, Siena and Florence are very manageable. You can combine your event and relaxing holiday with some interesting art and culture, cooking classes and wine tour.
The estate is located in the Chianti region surrounded by many reputed wineries and at 30 minutes drive from A1 motorways access. There are four airports within three hours drive: Firenze, Pisa, Perugia and Roma
Guests staying at the villa have car parking at their disposal along with a large (20x7 mt) infinity pool overlooking the valley and a panoramic Jacuzzi pool (not heated) to enjoy. There are plenty of panoramic seating areas outdoors for quiet moments or lively al fresco meals as a group. The villa has a new large covered panoramic terrace called "Bella Vista". | {
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Pendants suspended from strands of pearls were popular from the 1400's through the 1600's. This Renaissance necklace reflects that style with an unusual glass cabochon stone, similar to a Mexican fire opal, suspended from a strand of 8 mm Czech glass pearls. Mounted in a 1 1/2 inch long antiqued brass setting, the "dragon's breath", deep magenta colored stone has flashes of bright blue that look like flames. The center filigree may be slightly different than shown. Choose an adjustable length with hook clasp that is best for you. | {
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What is a SMART Board? How will it change my child's educational experience? This article will explain these questions and more.
What is a SMART Board? How will it change my child's educational experience? This article will explain these questions and more.
Your child may have told you that the SMART Boards were installed on Monday and Tuesday. You may have replied, "What's a SMART Board?" A SMART Board is commonly described as an "interactive whiteboard." Essentially, this board can do everything a regular whiteboard can do and more. This board is also works as a projector and as a giant touch-screen computer. I can use this board to project textbook pages, worksheets, lessons, etc. without having to print copies and hand them out. This means that eventually students will no longer need their books in class. With the pages projected on the board, they will be able to look to the board to see the pages rather than carrying the books around in their backpacks and having the books take up so much space on their desk! Additionally, if your student was unable to copy down some of the notes from class or missed school, no worries! In the near future all notes will be on the SMART Board which I can then turn into a PDF document and post online.
How can children access these notes from home? My class knows that all their homework assignments and class news are posted on my Twitter page: www.twitter.com/ReidMathTMSA
If students need to refer back to any notes from class, they can visit this page where I will now post class notes and classwork as well as homework assignments! We use Twitter because it is free and you do not need to sign up or log in--all you need to do is go straight to the link listed above. You can also use Twitter to ask me questions, but you DO need a twitter account to do that. If you do not want to create a twitter account and you have a questions then you can simply email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | {
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Tottenham sign deal with Fun88
Potential Premier League title challengers Tottenham Hotspur have unveiled betting firm Fun88 as a new partner, in a regional agreement.
The news comes just a week after the club struck a deal with William Hill to become the official global betting partner. With this agreement Fun88 will become the club’s official Latin American and Asian betting partner,
The two-year agreement comes after the two entities partnered during the 2011/12 season, and again during the 2013/14 campaign, and will see Fun88 receive branding across Tottenham’s digital and social channels, on top of concourse advertising at the club’s North London-based White Hart Lane.
Tottenham’s head of partnerships, Fran Jones said “We are delighted to welcome Fun88 back as one of the club’s official partners.” He added “The continued growth of our international fan base makes Tottenham Hotspur an attractive partner for any brand aiming to engage passionate sports fans around the world.”
The success of Argentinian winger Erik Lamela and South Korean forward Heung Min Son has helped Tottenham to have a strong presence across Latin American and Asia. | {
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Re: wiki broken?
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[Eric Rostetter]
Subject:
Re: wiki broken?
From:
Eric Rostetter
Date:
Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:43:00 -0600
Quoting Jesse Keating <[email protected]>:
> On Thu, 2005-03-31 at 12:27 -0600, Eric Rostetter wrote:
> > Can you give us the reasons it seems like a good idea to you? If I
> > know
> > why you want to do it, then maybe I'd agree with you.
>
> Fedora Project website is a central place for Fedora stuff, and Legacy
> is a fedora stuff.
Weak argument, but I can accept it.
> The hardware will be better maintained and software
> has more people looking after it. It is already setup for user auth, so
> random spamming will be less of an issue.
This sounds like a win.
> Also, docs we come up with, and docs other groups come up with can be
> linked and reused within the same system making collaboration a bit
> easier.
A big win.
> > I'd also want more details about the actual implementation before I
> > commented
> > on it. Would it be a separate "virtual" wiki? Or a tree in their
> > wiki?
> > What would the url be? etc.
>
> We're working on these details right now.
As long as the url to the FL wiki stuff is easy to remember, then I'm on board.
I'd give this a qualified yes vote.
> I would like to include you
> on the email conversations I have regarding this.
Fine.
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Just some thoughts (Gospel of Jesus Christ series)
This week I am going to take my Bible study over to the book of Matthew and take a look at the actual teachings of Jesus Christ, but before that, I have some thoughts to run through. I have started this Bible study in search of answers for myself. The first question is what is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Then second question is, who is a true believer? And the last question is whom should a true believer spend time with?
Growing up I heard the Gospel message that I am a sinner, in need of a Savior, Jesus is the son of God, who never sinned, and died on the cross for my sins, and rose again to prove He indeed is/was God, and if I believe in Him I will be saved and go to heaven someday. This is similar to the message that my children now share when they share the Wordless book with children as taught by CEF. But I wonder if this message is lacking something. The reason I wonder this is, because the Bible is mostly made up of the old testament scriptures. The message of the Whole Bible does indeed point to a Messiah who saves us and brings us to a relationship with YHVH God. But my question is what does this relationship with God look like? What is the point of a Savior? Is it just so I don’t go to hell someday? Or is the Gospel more than this.
MY next question is about “true believers.” Who are the true believers? This question is on my mind because of some different things that have recently happened in my own life. As most people know I call myself a Torah Observant Christian. It isn’t a perfect description of who I am, but it is a close one. You can read more about that here on my blog under the Torah Talk button. Anyway, I like most believers am always growing and learning about my Lord and Savior. As my understanding of God changed I began desiring to walk out my relationship with him by living out the commands He gave His people. That is why I call myself Torah Observant. I try to the best of my ability to observe His Torah, that is, instructions. The crazy thing is I don’t agree 100% with anyone else I know about how exactly that looks. I can say I don’t even agree on every little detail of that walk with my own husband. So, how do I know what people are the true believers? What are the critical things one must believe and do to fit this category? Do they have to keep Sabbath on the seventh day? Do they need to wear tzit tzit (I hope not cuz I lose mine all the time)? Do they have to eat a Levitical diet? Do they need to know that Jesus Christ is the English version of the Hebrew name of our Savior, Yeshua Moshiach? I could go on and on.
Torah observant Christians say that we obey Him because we love Him, not because it saves us, Salvation is found in Jesus (Yeshua) alone. But I wonder if we truly believe this. So many of my Torah Observant friends are beginning to deny Yeshua as Messiah, and become Jews. I do not mean Jews as in their blood flows with the same DNA as King David. I mean they are converting to Judaism. This is exactly what Paul warned against.
So on one hand, I have friends who are shunning others for not walking in the Old Testament laws but believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior, and on the other hand, I have friends who are shunning people because they walk like a Jew and have forsaken the Messiah. What is the proper response to these people? Should I be friends with any of them? And then there is two other groups. You know them, the people who call themselves a Christian but nothing in their life at all even resembles a relationship with the God of the Bible and lastly the people who do not have a relationship with at all with Yeshua or His Father, the lost.
I know many, many Christians who love the LORD God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength but do not keep Sabbath and eat pork. I know many Torah Observant people who keep all the feasts, including Sabbath and eat a Biblically clean diet, but have no relationships with others, so can NOT and do NOT love others as Christ loves Us. I know some mean and judgemental people in both these groups. I myself, am not perfect, but desire to walk as my Savior walked. So, how oh how, am I suppose to decided what people I should devote my time and energy to on a regular bases?
This is my question, who are the true believers, and whom should they spend time with?
So, let’s see what our Lord and Savior, Yeshua Messiah taught on the mount to the people of His day.
Join me tomorrow as I open my Bible to Matthew chapter 5.
Until then let these words from Paul in Philippians 3 speak to you, shalom.
3 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.
2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the [a]false circumcision;3 for we are the true [b]circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh,4 although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more:5 circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee;6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless.
7 But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.8 More than that, I count all things to be loss [c]in view of the surpassing value of [d]knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, [e]for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ,9 and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith,10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and [f]the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death;11 [g]in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.
12 Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on [h]so that I may lay hold of that [i]for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.15 Let us therefore, as many as are [j]perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you;16 however, let us keep [k]living by that same standard to which we have attained.
17 Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.18 For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ,19 whose end is destruction, whose god is their[l]appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things.20 For our [m]citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;21 who will transform [n]the body of our humble state into conformity with [o]the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself. | {
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There’s something so unearthly and perfect about a pairing of the warrior fashion trend with striking red hair. It’s the sheer fiery quality of the hair that does it. Need only look at Julia Hafstrom in issue 26 of Zoo, wearing exactly what you’d expect of such a theme – from McQueen to Rodarte, lots of tribal prints and earthy colours.
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Note that accessories are key for making a fierce warrior look work, especially if you don’t want to invest in an overly seasonal and unique piece of clothing – there’s the option to wear a basic dress and go wild on accessories.
Callum Wilson and Alex Dunstan make up the male counterparts of this shoot. You can view it all by clicking below. | {
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Some of the biggest game publishers, and definitely the two most sue-happy companies in the industry going head to head, in a legal battle over MW2, one of them most selling FPS games ever, in one of the most controversial cases of publisher versus developer ever?
400 million not 200, headline in that link is odd. Shows 400 in the body and other article headlines are 400. What is going to matter are 3 things.
First who owns the rights to Call of Duty. It is possible that Infinity Ward owns the rights and never signed them over, unlikely but possible. Publisher developer contracts can be pretty convoluted
Second if Activision was acting in good faith. If the judge does indeed think that Activision fired them to avoid paying royalties, and if they have neglected royalties altogether Activision will likely lose their IP because of breach of contract.
Third whether Infinity Ward acted in good faith. It'll be expensive if they were not acting in good faith.
Zeph do you ever tire of being perfect? ~DaveZeph is still awesome though. ~RivalI love you so much right now Zeph. ~YoshiI love you Zeph. You and your simple yet humorous topic-breakers. ~CoosZeph has left me inspired. ~MathiasZeph is so awesome even soulless bits of binary worship him. ~WizardCurse YOU ZEPH! CURSE YOU! ~JesusChristWE ARE SORRY THAT WE ARE NOT AS PERFECT AS YOU, ZEPH! ~StufflikeheartsZepherin for forum queen and writer of the best seller "how to screw your brethen up for dummies". ~ The Mirak
"As she raised a glass of water, everyone exptected they'd be asked the "half empty or half full" question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired, "How heavy is this glass of water?" The answers called out ranged from 8oz. to 20 oz. She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "The stress and worries in life are like that glass of water. think about them for awhile and nothing happens. Think about them for a big longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed - incapable of doing anything. Always remember to put the glass down."~ AnonymousPrevious Quote
zepherin wrote:Activision will likely lose their IP because of breach of contract.
I'm curious, how might that affect the online gaming community for CoD?
Not at all. This won't be settled for another 5-10 years. It'll take 3-5 years for a judgement, then appeals from the losing side. This will be an old game by then with Call of Duty 5 grey ops black bag edition being the new hotness.
Zeph do you ever tire of being perfect? ~DaveZeph is still awesome though. ~RivalI love you so much right now Zeph. ~YoshiI love you Zeph. You and your simple yet humorous topic-breakers. ~CoosZeph has left me inspired. ~MathiasZeph is so awesome even soulless bits of binary worship him. ~WizardCurse YOU ZEPH! CURSE YOU! ~JesusChristWE ARE SORRY THAT WE ARE NOT AS PERFECT AS YOU, ZEPH! ~StufflikeheartsZepherin for forum queen and writer of the best seller "how to screw your brethen up for dummies". ~ The Mirak | {
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"Frisby The Cat: Jamaica'n Me Fribsy": A Special Edition of Our Comic Series
In honor of Jamaica Week, this week's installment focuses not on firedog hero Frisbee F.D., but rather his blunt-smoking, dolphin-riding feline sidekick during a visit to the island nation.
In our comic series Frisbee F.D., we follow the escapades of a weed-loving firedog who works in a town that hasn't seen smoke rise from anywhere but a blunt in over 300 years. However, for this special Jamaica Week edition of the strip, we're switching things up to tell a quick tale about Frisbee's THC-addled sidekick, Frisby the Cat.
Frisby isn't just a cutie patootie. This cat puts the pussy in "Pussy, Money, Weed." And on a recent trip to the marijuana mecca of Jamaica, the lil furball visits a mountain made of dank-ass nugs!!! Enjoy this trippy narrative and Jah bless, courtesy of illustrator Brian Blomerth and artist Kate Levitt.
Brian Blomerth and Kate Levitt
Brian Blomerth is a talented illustrator whose comics often involve dog-people losing their shit in surreal neo-cities populated by other psychopathic dog-people. Kate Levitt is an otherworldly musician who co-writes comics with Brian. Both live in Brooklyn and are mad geniuses. | {
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Once received, it is impossible to move or take out of your inventory. Upon dying, instead of receiving the "GAME OVER" screen, you will receive a message that says "CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE AN EXTRA LIFE!", and respawn at your death location without any items except for the quarter. You will spawn with all of your previous levels and ability scores while wearing the default black T-shirt and jeans. After the Extra Life Quarter has been used, it turns into a normal quarter. | {
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A Game Plan for That Conversation You’ve Been Putting Off
Have you been putting off an important-but-difficult conversation? Perhaps you just can’t bring yourself to share some negative feedback with a peer. Or maybe you are hesitant to admit to something you did wrong. Either way, your dread is probably growing over time as you imagine worse and worse scenarios for how the conversation will play out. Carrying an issue without resolution is like carrying debt. You’ll eventually have to pay the principal (by having the difficult conversation), but the longer you wait, the more interest you’ll pay in anxiety and dread.
If the idea of having to pay anxiety interest isn’t enough, consider the other reasons to have the difficult conversation sooner rather than later. First, the longer you put off the conversation, the more obscured the facts will become. Without objective examples, the conversation is more likely to stray into emotional and judgmental territory. That will make it more excruciating than if you can stick to the facts.
Also, as you get further out from the events in question, the conversation will get more awkward. Feedback delivered well after the fact is likely to yield a response of “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” Similarly, if you put off admitting guilt, your failure to come clean quickly might allow things to get further off track and create a bigger hole to dig out of. Delaying might also look like you were covering something up. In any case, waiting to share a difficult message can erode trust in a relationship, whereas sharing a difficult message before it snowballs can enhance trust.
One caveat: Although there are many good reasons to get a difficult conversation over with, there are a few situations where it might be best to wait. If the topic of conversation is an emotional one, it’s best to take some time to calm down and think through what you want to say. If you’re in a situation where you can’t afford to stall progress, wait until the immediate situation has passed, and then raise the issue with an explanation of your timing. For example, if you’re racing to meet a deadline, it might not be the time to give your colleague feedback that they are alienating everyone by being too direct. That feedback could wait until the urgent task is done, to avoid causing a blowup that takes everyone off track. But the deferral should be deliberate and temporary. In the majority of situations, you should have the difficult conversation as quickly as possible.
Before diving into your conversation, do a little soul-searching about what’s behind your procrastination. Often, you put off delivering a difficult message because you’re worried about embarrassing the other person or hurting their feelings. Here’s an example I like to use to demonstrate why that’s the wrong approach: If you see someone with spinach in their teeth and you refrain from saying something because you don’t want to embarrass them, you’ve set them up for more embarrassment as they go about their business. The kind thing to do is to casually point out the food lodged in their teeth. The same thing is true if your teammate is giving long-winded presentations, being too abrupt with others, or taking credit for someone else’s ideas. Not saying something allows the person to carry on damaging their brand, and possibly the team’s.
When you need to say something that will be uncomfortable for the receiver, focus your energy on delivering the message in the kindest way possible. If you demonstrate positive intent, deliver your message delicately, and leave room to hear the other person’s point of view, you’ll find that the conversation is less uncomfortable than you expected. Remember that withholding feedback that could help a coworker improve isn’t nice — it’s neglectful.
Another reason you might be avoiding the conversation is that you’re afraid of triggering an unpleasant defensive response. Fair enough. You can mitigate that risk by taking the time to plan what you want to say. Write down exactly how you would broach the subject, and then share your thoughts with someone you trust. As you reflect on your message, find ways to make it as objective as possible, so that you’ll be less likely to trigger defensiveness. Remove judgment-laden terms and stick to the facts. Replace “You were highly disrespectful of me in that meeting” with “You spoke over me on three occasions.” The more verifiable your position is, the more confident you can be that the conversation will stay professional.
Once you’re clear on your message, it might be worth giving the person a heads-up about what you’re planning to talk about. In my experience, people don’t like to be blindsided by difficult conversations. Send a brief message a couple of hours before you plan on raising the subject. You can say something as simple as, “I want to talk with you about your presentation on Tuesday.” Leave enough time for the person to collect their thoughts, but not so much that the person will catastrophize about what is to come. Removing the shock factor will reduce the chance of the conversation getting overheated.
It’s also important to boost your confidence by choosing a good spot for your difficult conversation. Although privacy might be your primary concern, there might be other considerations. If you’re worried about the person responding angrily, choose a meeting room with glass windows, so that you both will be visible to others. If you’re worried that one or both of you might become emotional, choose a location close to the restroom, so you can retreat and collect yourselves before returning to your desks. The same holds true for the timing of your message: When does it make the most sense to have the conversation?
When you get to the moment of truth, be as authentic as possible about your discomfort — your body language will tell the whole story anyway. You can say, “I should have shared this with you earlier, but I couldn’t find a way to say it without becoming upset.” You can also frame the conversation by saying, “I value you so much as a colleague and a friend, so I wanted to take the time to say this right.”
It’s possible that the difficult conversation will trigger an emotional reaction. That’s OK. If it happens, stay calm and take your cues from the other person. If your colleague starts to cry, offer a tissue and ask if it’s OK for you to continue. If the person gets angry, stay composed. As long as you don’t overreact, most people will prefer to carry on and get the uncomfortable conversation over with. In general, I don’t recommend that you call attention to the emotion directly. Instead, talk about the importance of the issue: “I know you care a lot about how the team perceives you. That’s why I wanted to tell you this.” If you let emotions derail the conversation, you’ll have to revisit it later, or live with an awkward silence as you try to pretend the conversation never happened. That just prolongs the agony you were trying to end.
Finally, the worst thing you can do after delivering an uncomfortable message is to end the conversation too quickly. If you leave while things are still fully charged, the dread will transfer to the next interaction. Let the conversation continue for a little while, until you’ve returned to a normal tenor.
Life is full of difficult conversations, particularly if you’re invested in having a great team at work. Postponing a difficult conversation only makes it worse. Get your head around what you need to say, be deliberate about when and where to have the conversation, and then keep calm and carry on. You’ll feel better once it’s over. | {
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Papal-Muslim Dialogue: Liberty and Reason
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Papal-Muslim Dialogue:
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Location:
Trattoria Polese
Rome, Italy
Istituto Acton organized a private luncheon seminar with Vatican journalists and local university professors for a seminar with Prof. David Forte, a noted legal scholar who has served as chief U.S. counsel to the United Nations for his expert advice on worldwide religious persecution and Islamic extremism. The discussion centered on the ways in which Christian and Islam intellectuals and lawmakers have regarded human freedom, as well as the role in which reason and personal responsibility play in moral choice and civil legislation. Further discussion was devoted to the degrees in which freedom was controlled or protected by legislation in societies with a clear Christian or Islamic cultural foundation. | {
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Specifically, adding a CE line using the Lore: Local skill, it doesn't seem to ever recognize that. Won't show up, even in the raw analysis stream, so I am guessing behind the scenes something gets mixed up in what it's looking for and it always flags as you not having enough skill.
May also be the case for other skills, but haven't gone through and tested a huge number.
EDIT: Maybe not skill related? Got it to show up with Lore: Local, Sometimes it just stops recognizing new text at a certain point after edits - failed to publish description. Is there a character limit?
I would incidentally like to suggest that the Analysis view FORMATTING (colors, letting you know what skill gave you that insight) be how it shows up in Examine.
Having done more exhaustive testing, it is absolutely a character limit on the field (either the field as a whole, or on a single conditional section, unclear as to which). Is there a way we can get a counter in or at least a "your description is too long" error when publishing fails? It allows you to type up a seemingly limitless number of characters, but if you are past a limit, it will fail to publish with no error message. | {
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Firing 700 rounds through an AK seems a fitting tribute to the late Mikhail Kalashnikov and his ever-reliable design. But will the gun used in this test catch on fire, melt or ultimately triumph? Watch the video and find out.
A thoughtful and balanced video review of Handgun Training for Personal Protection. Find out why this book, by author Richard Mann, is essential reading for anyone interested in concealed carry or handgun training for home defense.
Rock Island Auction Company's February Regional Firearms Auction contained a vast assortment of collectables and antiques, from engraved Henry rifles, World War II firearms, and militaria, to modern gems such as new in the box shotguns, rifles, and pistols.
Many people prefer the AK-47 platform to the AR-15, while others view it on par with ARs. Others say it's outdated. Watch this video demonstration of an Arsenal SLR-107FR AK-47 in action and make up your own mind.
Trying to decode conflicting measurement systems on rifle scopes using MOA- turrets with Mil-based reticles is now a thing of the past on Leupold's line of optics thanks to their new TS-32X1 MOA-based reticle.
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"My Curve Brings A Lot Of Attention" - Nollywood Actress Says
Nollywood actress, Eva Chris is not one to shy away when it comes to flaunting what she’s got and talking about her endowment. The very curvy actress currently serving her fatherland in Rivers State revealed in a chat with Vanguard that what she has is not artificial but a replication of her mothers’.Eva ChrisAccording to her, “I inherited my curve from my mother. I didn’t work on it, neither do I wear fake butt. I grew up with it. It brings a lot of attention that most times I get confused about what guys want from me, whether love or sex! That’s why I am not in any relationship for now. I am always complemented wherever I found myself.”The graduate of Business Administration and Management from Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, also revealed that most film directors and producers exchange movie roles for sex, and thereafter they would fail to pay the stars their fees. But she said she prefers minor roles that will get her paid. | {
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Another calf found dead as ranchers question state wolf investigations
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A northeast Washington cattle rancher says wolves killed a three-day-old calf from his operation last week.
Len McIrvin is owner of the Diamond M Ranch in Laurier, Wash. That's the ranch where Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife officials in September 2012 killed six wolves from the Wedge Pack. The wolves had killed at least 17 cattle from the ranch.
The killed calf was dragged from a barbed wire calving enclosure 200 yards from human presence, McIrvin said. There were fresh wolf tracks nearby in the river, he said.
"We know it was a wolf, but they can't confirm it because the calf was 95 percent eaten up," he said, noting coyote tracks were also found in the area.
Stephanie Simek, WDFW wildlife conflict section manager, said the case was unconfirmed as a wolf kill because there were signs of coyotes in the area. The six-strand barbed wire fence did not show signs of a larger carnivore entering the area, she said.
"The issue was the carcass was so far gone, you really couldn't get a lot of those measurements," said Dave Ware, WDFW game program manager. "You just couldn't tell for sure what killed it."
The department has been monitoring wolf activity, but didn't find anything that would merit setting a trap to try to collar wolves.
"We're certain there are wolves in the Wedge area again," Ware said. "We're seeing plenty of activity."
McIrvin said his cattle are on the range, so he hasn't found other kills or injuries.
"We know the wolves have been harassing them," he said. "We know they're there, we hear them howling, they've got the cows all chased off the range again. We put them back weekly, but the wolves are running them daily."
The Stevens County Cattlemen's Association believes the department's unconfirmed ruling on the calf shows a "troubling trend" in which the department does not confirm wolf kills, a determination that could lead to killing the predators.
Association spokesperson Jamie Henneman said WDFW needs to clearly outline how they will deal with wolves.
"Right now we are seeing the department buckle under pressure from environmental groups who have absolutely no skin in the game," she said. "There is no impact to their finances or livelihood if wolf management is done in a poor, watery or slipshod fashion. Band-aid payments of compensation will not solve this problem."
Ware believes the department's history proves it is willing to kill wolves, but said it will not always completely be on the same page as ranchers.
"Second-guessing what our field staff does seems to be a popular sport for both sides," he said. "In their hearts, most (ranchers) feel, 'Wolves are the things different from the landscape -- it must be wolves that caused this.' In some cases, we can verify that, in some cases, we just can't."
McIrvin says killing the wolves is the only solution. He believes the calf carcass should have been laced with poison to get the "culprits."
"Until somebody gets serious about opening season on these wolves, I don't know that there is any answer," he said.
Just as he did last year, McIrvin plans to continue to refuse compensation from the state.
"We are not in the business of raising cattle to feed wolves. We're in the business of raising cattle to be a cow ranch," he said. | {
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Coach Klopp commits to Dortmund
BERLIN (Reuters) - Coach Juergen Klopp has committed himself to Borussia Dortmund until at least 2018 after signing a two-year contract extension on Wednesday with last season's Champions League runners-up.
Among the most sought-after coaches in Europe, Klopp, who joined Dortmund in 2008, led them to the Bundesliga title in 2011 and the domestic league and Cup double in 2012 before losing to German rivals Bayern Munich in this year's Champions League final.
Ushering in an era of exciting, attack-minded football that has won over scores of fans worldwide, Klopp's arrival marked a turning-point for the 1997 Champions League winners who were on the brink of bankruptcy less than 10 years ago.
"No one needs to call until 2018," a smiling Klopp told reporters in a hastily arranged news conference in Dortmund. "We feel a lot of extraordinary trust and confidence in this club. This is a clear sign."
"It is an honour that some international top clubs consider that we are doing good work here but I do not belong to those who constantly think about whether the grass is greener somewhere else. So thank you but no chance," he said.
His coaching staff's contracts were also extended.
"To have four and a half years of secure employment in our business is unusual but we will not go soft," Klopp said.
Instead we have a huge appetite to take on the tasks at hand. We want to continue the successful path and ideally make it even more successful."
Unshaven and preferring a track suit to a three-piece suit on the touchline, Klopp is a crowd favourite in Germany, though his emotions have landed him in trouble, including in this season's Champions League where he sat out two matches for verbally attacking an official.
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He has formed one of the quickest teams on the continent despite losing at least one key player per season to bigger clubs.
Dortmund have hit the bullseye with transfers under Klopp, bringing in players such as Marco Reus, Ilkay Guendogan and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to replace those departing, including Shinji Kagawa, Mario Goetze and Lucas Barrios.
Dortmund, who have seriously challenged treble winners Bayern's domestic dominance in recent seasons, are a point behind them in the Bundesliga after 10 games and are on course to advance in the Champions League group with two wins out of three group matches.
"We want to have the tranquility to plan the future of this wonderful club together," said the 46-year-old former Mainz 05 player and coach.
"Together we have written an exciting story here, maybe the most exciting and thrilling football story of the past few years. But I do not have the feeling that I have to start with any final chapter yet."
For Dortmund, the deal is a match made in heaven after years in the Bundesliga wilderness.
"What belongs together should not be separated," club CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke told reporters. "We know what we have with this coaching team. There is no other that could better fit Dortmund and our football philosophy."
Klopp's success with the team on the pitch has also translated into booming financial results for the Ruhr valley club, the only publicly traded Bundesliga club.
Turnover topped 305 million euros for the 2012-13 season, the best financial results in the club's history.
"That (new deal) is a marker for the team because when we negotiate with new players then they know with whom they will be working. That is helpful," said Watzke.
Dortmund shares increased in value by 0.5 percent following the news of Klopp's contract extension. | {
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A new outlook in the middle
A new approach with fresh personnel may be the best way to describe the Vancouver Whitecaps men's team midfield for 2008.
In part three of our four-part preview series into Teitur Thordarson's squad, whitecapsfc.com takes a closer look at how the Whitecaps intend to line up in a vital part of the pitch.
Like other areas of the men's team squad, the midfield was not immune to turnover in the off-season. Jay Alberts and Ze Roberto headed through the exit door at the end of last season, while two promising youngsters that shined at the NCAA Division I college level have come to the club in their place. Former Bolivian U-20 international Vicente Arze and former Oregon State University standout Mason Webb provide Thordarson with added depth in a midfield that already includes several options.
Arze comes to Vancouver after an impressive four-year college career with Mercer University. The skilful South American is seen as an attacking threat on the left-hand side. "He's a highly technical player that plays with a lot of imagination," assistant coach Todd Wawrousek told whitecapsfc.com. "He's very good in possession and bringing players into the combination of play. He's also a very good crosser of the ball."
Considered an option on the right-hand side, Webb's tricky skill and application will also provide the Whitecaps with added energy. "Mason has done very well since arriving and is getting better everyday," Wawrousek said. "He has a tremendous attitude and approach to the game."
Preseason has not only seen new faces in midfield, but familiar faces in new roles. Steve Kindel and Lyle Martin were mainstays in the club's fullback positions in 2007, but both men are set to see action in midfield this term. Last season's Newcomer of the Year, the fleet-footed Martin has been used in a more advanced role on the right side of midfield this preseason, as Thordarson looks to make the most of the 23-year-old's athleticism. "We've entertained the notion of Lyle as a winger simply because of his extraordinary pace," Wawrousek said. "He has got better in the quality of his crossing, but it's still not to the level of the consistency that we would like. Still, his pace is so good that cutting that distance to goal in half will be of great benefit to us."
Martin, Webb, and the returning Stefan Leslie will all have a chance to impress Thordarson on the right flank, while Arze, Kindel, and Alfredo Valente are in consideration on the left side for the Icelandic tactician. With Japanese import Takashi Hirano expected to play at left fullback, Kindel is in line to influence proceedings in left midfield. "I feel Steve did well on left wing in our exhibition matches, as well as in left central midfield," revealed Thordarson. "For me, that has been a very positive thing."
Whitecaps fans should also expect a change of roles for the experienced central midfield pair of Jeff Clarke and Martin Nash. While Nash will be looked upon to provide his usual quality distribution of the ball, Clarke is expected to give more support to the strikers this term. Another central midfield option will be Tony Donatelli, who is expected to join the Whitecaps squad in the near future after completing his second Major Indoor Soccer League season with hometown club Philadelphia KiXX on Saturday. "Tony is a very good player and I'm looking forward to getting him in and working with him," Thordarson said. "He is a player that has different qualities from some of the other players that we currently have."
In the final edition of our 2008 men's team preview, we look at the strikers that hope to find the back of the net on a frequent basis this season.
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five) for more than ten years. She has taught in Maine, Massachusetts,
and in Texas, where she received the honor of Teacher of the Year for
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specifically the sociology of families, reading pedagogy, and family and
school engagement. Jennifer has presented for the Center for Reading
Recovery and Literacy Collaborative.
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Second reported cougar sighting near Conrad
On Jan. 18 a second cougar sighting in Prince Rupert within a week was reported to conservation officers in Terrace.
The first reported sighting, on Jan. 16, was near Conrad Elementary School. Prince Rupert RCMP said the second call, which came two days later, claimed a cougar was seen on a property in the 800 block of Conrad Street.
After being notified by the Terrace conservation office at 8:32 a.m. Thursday morning, Prince Rupert police went to the area but did not find the animal.
“Due to the high density of the deer population on Kaien Island and Prince Rupert, it’s not uncommon” to see cougars, conservation officer Scott Senkiw said. He added that the reports were potentially calling about the same cougar, seen at different times.
“At this point, it was just a sighting. No abnormal behaviour or any aggression was observed, and it wasn’t observed on school property. We’re just keeping note of that. If it becomes more prevalent, then we’ll have to take further action,” Senkiw said.
He encourages the public to report wildlife sightings, especially if a cougar appears to be lingering in an area or acting strange.
Work will begin on the Jubilee Heights subdivision on Monday creating Campbell River's latest neighbourhood development that will open both residential and village/commercial opportunities in the region. | {
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VW phasing out rearview cameras thanks to quake shortages?
It struck back on March 11th, 2011, but the earthquake in Japan continues to cause havoc all around the world in some unique ways. Rumor has it that if you were hoping to purchase a Volkswagen with a rearview camera, you're going to have to wait a while. According to AskaVWSalesGuy.com, Volkswagen has put a halt on backup camera installation on most vehicles in its lineup.
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That's because we don't "make" anything in this country anymore.
We have been bamboozled since the 80s that we can survive on being just a service economy. We now see how well that stupid idea turned out.
They could phase them out, or you know, find a new supplier that is in a slightly more stable part of the world?!
I mean I know Japan has a lock on soooo many of the electronic components in cars (and other things), but god forbid we open up alternative factories elsewhere too.
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Audi is definitely suspending them for a short time so I'm not suprised VW is either. All Audi vehicle's besides R8's made after May 16th (MY11 or MY12) will have to be "activated" at not cost once supplies are up to normal level. Until then, car's that are supposed to have camera's will only ship with acoustic parking sensors. | {
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Pune: Nightlife
Regardless of which Pune lodge you name house whereas visiting the town, all of them could have details about what to do, it doesn’t matter what time of the day or night time it’s. The town is a paradise for many who love the nightlife and provides quite a lot of bars, golf equipment, pubs, and a lot of different “hangouts” for an individual to take pleasure in whereas holidaying right here. Regardless of the glitter and glitz that has developed in recent times, most of those institutions are nice spots to spend some down time after venturing across the metropolis all day.
A lot of the golf equipment supply dancing to reside or piped in music, and the drink menu shouldn’t be half dangerous both. There might even be a live performance to take pleasure in when you are visiting Pune. Classical dance and musical performances are additionally out there for the individual looking for out some night time time tradition. The three prime nightclubs in Pune are:
Membership Polaris – Situated in Koregaon Park and located within the Taj Blue Diamond Lodge, Membership Polaris caters to a barely youthful crowd with stay DJ’s offering the leisure.
The Ten Downing Road Nightclub – Extra popularly referred to by the locals as TDS, it’s located on the 2nd flooring of certainly one of Pune’s hottest buying malls.
The one thousand Oaks Pub – Located within the camp space generally known as Volga Chowk it’s the place to go to in case you are in search of nice music and a refreshing beer. The meals is not dangerous both and is priced very fairly. | {
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Since its inception, just after the Second World War, Human Factors research has paid special attention to the issues surrounding human control of systems. Command and control environments continue to represent a challenging domain for human factors research. Modelling Command and Control takes a broad view of command and control research, to include C2 (command and control), C3 (command, control and communication), and C4 (command, control, communication and computers) as well as human supervisory control paradigms. The book presents case studies in diverse military applications (for example, land, sea and air) of command and control.The book explores the differences and similarities in the land, sea and air domains; the theoretical and methodological developments, approaches to system and interface design, and the workload and situation awareness issues involved. It places the role of humans as central and distinct from other aspects of the system. Using extensive case study material, Modelling Command and Control demonstrates how the social and technical domains interact, and why each require equal treatment and importance in the future. | {
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Facial Recognition Coming to Police Body Cameras…
Even if the cop who pulls you over doesn’t recognize you, the body camera on his chest eventually just might. Device-maker Motorola will work with artificial intelligence software startup Neurala to build “real-time learning for a person of interest search” on products such as the Si500 body camera for police, the firm announced Monday. Italian-born neuroscientist and Neurala founder Massimiliano Versace has created patent-pending image recognition and machine
learning technology. It’s similar to other machine learning methods but far more scalable, so a device carried by that cop on his shoulder can learn to recognize shapes and — potentially faces — as quickly and reliably as a much larger and more powerful computer. It works by mimicking the mammalian brain, rather than the way computers have worked traditionally. READ MORE | {
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Was Solomon David’s second or fourth son by Bathsheba?
"Was Solomon David’s second or fourth son by Bathsheba?" (Alleged Contradiction #E4603)
And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife bare unto David, and it was very sick. And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.
II Samuel 12:15, 24
And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel …
I Chronicles 3:5
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The four sons listed in I Chronicles are not mentioned in their birth order. This is not unusual in the Bible; for instance, Noah’s sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, are never listed together in the order that they were born. 1 Solomon may have been mentioned last for emphasis since the readers would have already known his birth order. 2
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The World´s Smallest Pipettes: Capillary Action in Carbon Nanotubes
Encapsulated metal nanoparticles can be extracted from carbon nanotubes through reverse capillary action.
It helps plants to transport water from their roots to their leaves. It is the reason why a sponge can be used for cleaning. It allows for the separation of different substances by chromatographic techniques like thin layer chromatography. Capillarity is the fundament of many biological and physical processes. However, this phenomenon is relevant not only on the macroscopic scale; with an increasing interest in nanofluidic devices, the effects of capillarity on the nanoscale have become an important topic, too. Possible applications of nanofluidic devices include promising areas like the separation of biomolecules, single-molecule analysis, or drug-delivery systems, and it is crucial to understand if the balance of capillary forces on the nanoscale resembles the one in the bulk material. Kirsten Edgar et al. from Wellington, New Zealand, now demonstrated for the first time that it is possible to withdraw an encapsulated metal particle from a multi-walled carbon nanotube via reverse capillary action, a fact that could make carbon nanotubes suitable for the use as pipettes.
Carbon nanotubes present an ideal material to study nanoscale capillarity – they are among the smallest capillaries currently known, and they can absorb particles of even non-wetting metals if the Laplace pressure of the free droplet exceeds its meniscus pressure in the nanotube. But then shouldn´t it also be possible to extract an encapsulated particle if, the other way around, its meniscus pressure is higher than its Laplace pressure? The New Zealand research group gave it a try with silver-filled multi-walled carbon nanotubes: They chopped the ends of the nanotubes off using a silver-assisted oxidation method by which, simultaneously, silver nanoparticles were produced. The opened nanotubes then absorbed those silver particles that were small enough while the larger particles remained dispersed in the sample randomly – and larger particles that abutted on the open end of a metal-filled nanotube actually started to extract the internal particle. This process could be observed via electron microscopy: Within two minutes, an encapsulated particle was released completely from the nanotube and absorbed by the large particle, leaving the walls of the nanotube partially collapsed.
Molecular dynamics simulations for a liquid silver particle supported the experimental observations: an encapsulated metal droplet will be released from a carbon nanotube if the external particle has at least twice the radius of the droplet. However, unlike in the experiment, the simulated droplet did not shrink in diameter during extraction and the nanotube walls remained unaffected, indicating that the dynamics of the experimental process might differ from those in the model. Still, the results from the simulations and the experiments confirm that the ratio of a particle´s Laplace pressure and meniscus pressure determine if it will be absorbed or released from a capillary, showing that carbon nanotubes indeed could be applied as nanopipettes one day.
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The following short stories are a collection of various works sorting from various genres. Some of the short works listed are tied to one of Lynch's full-length novels, while others are imaginative standouts on their own.
Halloween Escapade With The Band: Literary Fiction
Rebecca, L and the rest of the band are invited to celebrate Halloween in a neighborhood exclusive to celebrities. Enjoy this spin-off story from the fiction novel, Making Dreams Into Reality.
The True Power Of Kindness: Literary Fiction
John is a man who has it all and yet, still feels as if he has nothing. As he begins to reevaluate his purpose in life, he stumbles upon an unusual man who dwells in misfortune but strives for noble ambitions. Neither man could have anticipated the events that would follow the conversation they exchanged that day... and such a thing could not have happened if kindness was absent from the interaction.
Knights VS. Mages
At nightfall when the moon ascends to the sky, the knights are given the strategic advantage to overpower the mages whereas come sunrise, the mages are granted the opportunity. With the hours between night and day on planet, Alpha, balanced equally, which race would be able to prevail?
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Mudança…. Change…
Mudar é um assunto que constantemente aparece nas rodas de conversas. Seja porque resistimos ao que está se transformando, ou então porque queremos tanto mudar e nem sabemos por onde começar. Como praticante de Yoga testemunhei tantas vezes minha própria mudança, mas confesso que estar nesse fluxo só começou a se tornar um ato consciente para mim a partir do dia que me entreguei à uma prática de Yoga mais regular. E até pouco tempo atrás não havia me dado conta de como o Yoga é um grande condutor nesse processo. Yoga para mim sempre foi muito uma morada do corpo, onde no tapete eu me alongava, fortalecia e ahhhh respirava de peito aberto. Saía da prática energizada e com a mente centrada. Obviamente com ganhos em todos níveis, mal percebia eu que o maior deles não estava no meu corpo mais flexível, nem na musculatura mais desenvolvida Mas sim na minha capacidade de focar no que era necessário no momento, evitando que mesmo presentes, todos os outros pensamentos não criassem um ruído no meu foco. Essa capacidade ou habilidade que realmente advém da prática, faz com que independente da situação que você esteja vivendo fora, internamente você tem a clareza do que enxerga e a partir daí você pode criar sua mudança de forma consciente. As reais mudanças são trabalhosas, exigem entrega e perdas. Acho que estamos muito mais dispostos à primeira condição do que a segunda. Perder, deixar ir, entender que aquilo não lhe serve mais por melhor que tenha sido por anos, aceitar que ciclos se acabam é um dos aprendizados que mais exigem de nós. E o mais irônico de todo processo ou até a beleza dele se assim você enxergar, é que são as perdas os grandes impulsionadores das mudanças. Mas mudança não acontece sem foco, sem entender o que realmente está acontecendo para então tomar um rumo, uma decisão. E entre todas as qualidades que você vai adquirir praticando Yoga acredito que essa é a melhor e principal delas. Por isso não me espanto quando alunos após um tempo de prática regular começam a questionar e transformar suas vidas. São às vezes mudanças dos hábitos de comer, de dormir, de se expressar. Outras são vidas inteiras transformadas através de uma nova opção de trabalho, de parceiro ou até de morada. Toda mudança seja de que tamanho for, é um processo lindo e perfeito em si mesmo. A questão não fica no onde você chegou com ela, mas sim como você a trabalhou dentro de si. Eu aprendi a mudar, mudando. Mas sem o Yoga me trazendo foco, eu teria passado por todos meus processos como coadjuvante e pouco aproveitaria deles para o meu crescimento. Mais consciente e focada, não apenas mudei o de fora, mas principalmente transformei o de dentro, me achando e entendo em si própria cada vez mais.Te vejo no tapete Om🦋🦋🦋—————————————————-Change is a subject that constantly appears on the talks. Whether we resist what is changing or we want so much to change and we do not even know how to start.As a Yoga practitioner I have witnessed so many times my own change, but I do confess that being in this flow only began to become a conscious act for me from the day I started a more regular Yoga practice. And until then I had not realized how Yoga is a great driver in this process.Yoga for me was always a process of the body, where on the mat I stretched, strengthened and breathed open chest ahhhh. I used to leave the practice feeling energized and with a centered mind. Obviously with gains on all levels, I hardly realized that the greatest of them was not in my more flexible body, nor in my more developed muscles, but in my ability to focus on what was needed at the moment, avoiding to give attention to all other thoughts which could be creating noise in my mind.This quality or ability that really comes from practice, makes you have internally, regardless of the situation you are living outside, the clarity of what you see and from there you can create consciously your transformation.The real changes are hard-working, require acceptance and losses. I think we are much more into the first condition than the second. To lose, to let go, to understand that it does not serve you better than it has been for years, to accept that cycles are over is one of the most demand learnings. And the irony of the process or even the beauty of it if you feel so, is that losses are the great drivers of change.But change does not happen without focus, without understanding what is really happening so then you can take a direction, a decision. And among all the qualities you will acquire by practicing Yoga, I believe that this is the best and most important of them.So I am not surprised when students after a period of regular practice begin to question and transform their lives. They sometimes change habits of eating, sleeping or how they express themselves. Others have their whole lives transformed through a new job, a partner or moving to a different place.Every change of whatever size is a beautiful and perfect process in itself. The question is not how far or where you reach from doing it, but rather how you worked it within you.I learned to change, changing. But without Yoga bringing me focus, I would have gone through all my processes as a coadjuvant and would take little advantage of them for my growth. But conscious, focused, not only did I change the outside, but mostly I transformed the inside, finding myself and understanding myself more and more.See you on the mat🦋🦋🦋Om | {
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Fluxbuntu 7.10 RC on 450Mhz K6-2, 256Mb
Edit: Unfortunately, the images originally included in this post are gone, because of hosting problems in late 2009. My apologies.
I’m prejudiced. I admit it in the first sentence. Ubuntu was the origin of my Linux history, and I’m still partial to it.
Compound that with the fact that, for about a year, there have been very few viable, lightweight versions of Ubuntu that targeted outdated hardware. To me, this was a huge gap in the Ubuntu community that called for something comprehensive and well-rounded, but light and speedy. That’s a tall order.
So I approach Fluxbuntu with a mix of hope and over-familiarity, and that might shine through because I really, really like it.
Most of the screenshots I’ve seen thus far are all the same, and mine are no better. Of course, changing it very much wouldn’t suggest it was Fluxbuntu. ;)
The desktop theme and wallpaper are some of the nicest I’ve seen in Fluxbox, or any *buntu, really. For once, a default Fluxbox desktop that doesn’t make me feel like I’m trapped in a Saturday afternoon sci-fi double-feature rerun on Channel 54. Most Fluxbox setups look unnecessarily sci-fi-ish, to the point where it has become a turnoff. I don’t really need another exploding 3D tetrahedron rendered in #3465a4 against black, thank you. It’s been done.
But this is very approachable and very calm. It’s something you could install for your mother and she wouldn’t be scrambling to figure out how to change the wallpaper. And the window theme, icon theme and GTK theme match perfectly. The boot splash is unique too. A nifty stopwatch counts backward, and the sweep of the second hand reveals the Fluxbuntu logo. Nice touch.
But looks aren’t everything, as someone said in a pub somewhere, late on a Saturday night. Installation took about 1 1/2 hours, which is longer than a command-line installation on this system, but shorter than the default Xubuntu 7.04 or Ubuntu 7.04 installation.
Start times, for some weird reason, are terrible. Three minutes, 54 seconds to the login manager (which is SLiM, by the way) — almost a minute worse than a full Ubuntu 7.04 installation. And that’s not the first run, it’s a fifth or sixth run.
The default partition setup is the same as the default Ubuntu version — ext3 plus a 256Mb wedge of swap. I can’t say if that is to blame for the slow boot, but it’s a bit frightening. Something is going on, if it’s slower than Gnome. :shock:
It’s also possible that my video card — an ancient 2Mb Silicon Motion Lynx — has a hard time keeping that boot splash running. I don’t know if that’s the culprit, but I do know that knocking “quiet” and “splash” off the kernel boot line drops the start time to 1:40. Of course, there are lots of ways to speed it up, too. ;)
Other programs start snappy too. Uxterm needs less than three seconds to appear. Kazehakase is loading in under 12 seconds (compare that to more than 20 seconds for Firefox on this machine, usually.) Rox starts so quickly I can’t time it. Shutdown is in 23 seconds, which includes the time it takes me to fat-finger my password in.
I still have some minor issues, most of which I can trace back to Ubuntu. The default color depth is 24, just like Ubuntu, and that causes a black frame effect on this machine. I don’t know if it’s an option (since it might involve repackaging something crucial like xorg), but if this is targeted at early machines, 16 might be a better default.
I also get a weird triple-cursor effect under Gutsy, and the ubiquitous tty screen of death. Both of those are core Gutsy issues for me, so I don’t blame Fluxbuntu for them.
I get some strange USB icons on the desktop, which I think is the known issue described on the Fluxbuntu download page. I also noticed that Fluxbuntu polls the floppy drive on startup; that might be related or not. Usually Ubuntu doesn’t, and /etc/fstab shows it flagged as noauto, so perhaps ivman or something else is doing that. No harm no foul, I say.
I see there’s still some Gnome in it — I see its droppings in my home directory, like a dog that needs housebreaking. I’m guessing, but looking over the applications list, that might be residue from gksu. Can’t help anything there.
Also, I’m not sure who’s running the wallpaper — if it’s rox-filer or fbsetbg — so my initial lunge to change the backdrop needed a little caution. That might be a turnoff for some folks who want to immediately reapply that exploding 3D tetrahedron. :roll:
And there are a few minor theme points I would suggest. A cleaner default font for uxterm would be cool. The root account has no GTK theme set, so opening Synaptic gives the ugly Raleigh style. GTK1.2 apps are the same — XMMS has those enormous characters and terrible GTK theme. Perhaps a Fluxbuntu GTK1.2 theme would spare us the horror.
And while we’re on the subject, how about a default XMMS theme? Something … green, perhaps? ;)
Aside from those terribly minor points, there’s very little I can fault. It sets itself up like *buntu should — network and all. Everything just works (omigosh, I said it :shock: ). And really — if the best I can do is offer theme advice, it must be pretty darn good.
In short, this is something that has been needed for a long time — a cool and clean Ubuntu derivative that’s at once lightweight and comprehensive. If you’re a past Ubuntu user and you have a 500Mhz machine in the closet, this is what you’d want on it. I would recommend this over Xubuntu for anyone in the sub-1Ghz range, any day of the week.
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I can’t really understand what all the fuss is about whenever there is yet another buntu which is supposedly aimed for the slower systems out there. Not to long ago I had a few pentium 1 computers around the place that needed an OS, so I installed slackware and with fluxbox as wm they ran like a dream.
That was just about an hour work, so why is it every time someone `tweaks` a distro full of bloat to boot on an older box it is considered world news :x
Thanks for this article :) i will try it over xubuntu in my 256mb ram old pc (it has amd 1800+, but is really slow in ubuntu 7.04 :( i’ll try fluxubuntu then? :) or xubuntu? :D ) or slackware like Erik??
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Erik, Erik, Erik. You’ve missed the point. It’s a Fluxbox-based Ubuntu distro that doesn’t need any tweaks to get started. Putting this together with Ubuntu took only 1 1/2 hours of my life. Why would I trade that for Slackware-plus? :twisted:
Excellent article, great to see some actual timings of startups. Personally, any distro that targets the older PC’s is probably “World News” I mean how many times have we heard about the sub $100 laptop. Here we have a distribution that as the reviewer states can function fine on an older desktop. Heah no need for a laptop to get the rest of the world into a computer. Use up all that old technology first. Fluxubuntu is on my list to take a look at. On a side note I have had a working, usuable copy of Xubuntu 6.06 working fine on a P2 300 celly.. :)
Jeez, a 3 minute boot time? Here in the states (not sure where you’re based), light distros are usually used to get old laptops working again. Think, wordprocessing on the commute to work on the train. But a 3 minute boot time defeats the whole purpose… You’re better off with PuppyLinux, MyDSL, or Wolvix (haven’t tried that one though). With a 450 mhz w/ 128 mb, I can get a 15 sec boot time with Puppy! And I can still do all that I need to do…I even run a LAMP server. Heck… if all you need is a “glorified typewriter”, Win 98 + OpenOffice + FireFox will do the trick.
I also have a k6-2 machine, and boy oh boy is it PICKY with distro’s! I want to run something like Fluxbuntu or maybe something small and xfce-based like ZenWalk, but it either reboots when I try to load the image, refuses to see the hard drive or is too old for the kernel (as is the case for Arch, for example).
I feel your pain. :) My best performance was still with Lowarch, even though that distro is dead in the water. It’s daunting to work with an old machine like that and have to rely on core packages that are a year old, but until somebody comes up with another 486-happy distro. …
Aside from that, I’d start with something that works and build up from there. I’ve tried enough distros on this ugly laptop to know that they’re all hit or miss, and no matter what strong points a distro has, there are enough downsides to make it … not … quite … right. :|
If you find anything you can’t live without, let me know what it is. Until then, I’m going to keep recompiling until I find the golden mean. ;)
Very nice review, that lead me to install Fluxbuntu on a Thinkpad 240x bought in 2000 (PIII 500, RAM 196Mb, 10″ 800×600 display). Running Fluxbuntu on it makes it the perfect Internet PC for a quick home use. It boots in about one minute if you remove the quiet splash option from Grub – IMO a kind of credible alternative to an eeePC…
This Thinkpad also runs on a Silicon Motion Lynx graphic card, and I also have this triple-cursor effect you’re mentioning. ANy hint on how to get rid of it?
This has been the only distro I’ve tried that reliably detects my WiFi card and works out of the box for my ancient iSeries 2611 Thinkpad. Only problems are, as you mention, the super-long boot times and no sound (yet!). Also, Kazehakase was way slower than the Firefox build I installed via apt-get. Still trying some other options, but at least I’ve got a working system with wifi, and that’s key. I do find customizing Rox a bit opaque so far, and some things (video) seem slower than I think they should be.
Nice review, thanks. I’ve got a painfully slow PII 333Mhz (256 Mb ram) here and I am going to try your setup. I’ve also got a 400 Mhz PII (256 Mb ram again) running very well a Xubuntu 7.10. DSL IMO is also worth a look, but it can be more painful to get up and running.
Hello K.mandla, now I’m using PuppyLinux for my daily activity. I’ll migrate to Fluxbuntu.
My PC specs :
Linux puppypc 2.6.21.7 #1 Sun Sep 9 02:29:54 GMT-8 2007 i686 Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 1.70GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux. RAM: 256 MB. HDD 2.1 GB. CDRW Samsung 52x.
These are my questions :
1. Can fluxbuntu run frugal install on HD ? Like knoppix with persistent home directory or puppy with pup_save.2fs.
2. With 2.1 GB HDD, What can I do with Fluxbuntu to optimize my daily activities ?
3. I plan to use Fluxbuntu for longterm and use it for my mobile OS. Is Fluxbuntu good for me for these ?
4. Before using Puppy Linux now, I removed Ubuntu from my PC because it was very slow for my PC. And I do not like to reconfigured, customize, etc, to make it fast. Can Fluxbuntu run faster than Puppy Linux ?
I’m sorry, if my questions make you sad. Regards and Thanks.
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1. No frugal install. Fluxbuntu expects a parition at least a gig in size to install sto.
2. Use the Speed Up Gutsy Guide https://kmandla.wordpress.com/2007/10/20/howto-set-up-gutsy-for-speed/ and use “lite” applications wherever possible. Kazehakase instead of firefox. Abiword and Gnumeric instead of Openoffice.
3. Yes, because it is Ubuntu based it has good wireless support.
4. No. It is going to run slower than puppy. Depending on your hardware and how fluxbuntu is configured it may not be that much slower. But the amount of software available for fluxbuntu is much greater than what is available for puppy.
I would say if you are happy with Puppy, stick with it. However if there is software you want to run and puppy does not have it. Then I would try fluxbuntu.
Many thanks to JPascal, He just solved me the Triple cursor problem I had on my Panasonic Toughbook CF-M34 (PIII 400Mhz, 192Mb RAM, 60Gb HD) since I upgraded from Slackware 10.2 to Slackware 12, Thank you very much! | {
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cozy apartment in the Apennines near Bologna.
In a small village, nice apartment with all services except television! Fireplace and views over the valley.
Perfect for relaxing without being far from the city.
There is a big bedroom with wardrobe, there is a queen bed and if you need a third single bed.
The dining room is wide with a fireplace and a sofa bed. There is a open kitchen with everything you need.
The place is very relaxing: you can walk all around. It's perfect for travellers by bike. Near by there are a lot of nice place where eating the wonderful food of this region.
Just 5 min by foot you can visit the famous Giardini Del Casoncello, a wonderful garden with rare and antic fruit plants, roses and grasses.
You need a car to reach this place.... Or, if you are sportive, a bike!
It's 35 km far from Bologna and 70 from Florence.
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My accommodation is close to restaurants and panoramic views, a few steps from the SS. Futa in the green of Bolognese. You will like my accommodation for these reasons: the atmosphere, the silence, the tranquility. My accommodation is suitable for couples, lone adventurers and business travelers, you can bring pets, small to medium-sized or otherwise sociable.
Ideal for relaxing, walking and good food. Historic area with medieval villages.
The host canceled this reservation 5 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
Hi Isabel. Thanks for a pleasant stay at you wonderful place. The best place in the world. The view is amazing. And a whole private flat with sitting room, library, bathroom and bedroom. And Isabel - you were so helpfull. Went to the town and did shopping for us. Rose' wine, cheese and ham. And milk, jam and many other things was allready in our private refrgeator. We can warmly recomment this place (heaven on earth) to everyone. And at a very very reasonsble prive. Best regards and thanks, Tove and Soren from Denmark
Soren2017-08-29T00:00:00Z
Isabel was an amazing host! We enjoyed our stay very much. We recommend her for all.
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Casa di Cinti is set in the tranquil beauty of large gardens on the edge of broadleaf woodland with chestnuts, maples and acacia trees. Once an old haybarn with a small house attached, Casa di Cinti has been newly renovated and converted into a holiday home with a two bedroom apartment with private garden. At the same time, it's within easy reach of Bologna (30 km) and Venice and Ravenna are both within 2 hours train ride; Florence only 1 1/2 hour by train.
Whether you stay for a week, or just for one night, you will feel the benefits of the fresh air and peaceful surroundings and enjoy the blue of the sky from your bedroom window after a deep restorative sleep. Two room apartment with living room and kitchen on the ground floor. Double bed, single bed, sofa bed, 2 bathrooms with shower, WC and bidet.
The bedrooms are in mezzanines, one above the living room and the other above the kitchen.
The house Casa di Cinti is situated in an ancient village near the church, surrounded by woods and a garden.
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My accommodation is close to activities for the family. You will like my accommodation for these reasons: the neighborhood and atmosphere. My accommodation is suitable for business travelers, families (with children) and large groups.
Very pleasant stay among the beautiful landscapes! I highly recommend this place. Access a lot of winding streets but it was a great attraction. As in the mountains. Great atmosphere! I recommend this place 100%! Very nice owners, replying always on time and there was no problem with anything. At the apartment is a great restaurant and shops not far away.
Monika2017-03-21T00:00:00Z
The apartment is very practical for families with kids. It has everything we need. The hosts helped us a lot and were very friendly. There is also a restaurant under the apartment. They have very good foods. Highly recommended for all guests!
Xuan Hoa2017-08-22T00:00:00Z
We stayed here during the weekend of New Year. A definitely positive note is the availability of the host, really excellent. We found the house in exactly the agreed conditions. absolutely recommended
apartments for 4 persons in the heart of the reserve of the Pliocene, a few kilometers away from Sasso Marconi.
The apartments are furnished to end printout, antique furnishings, all newly finish
Vacation in nature, close to several hostorical cities.
Walking, tranquility, and rest
spacious apartments, fully equipped kitchen, the price includes breakfast.
also the possibility of dining in small restaurants in the area affiliated with our organization at a great price.
birding and nature trail on the property.
possibility of rail links with two stations (vado e pianoro ), a few kilometers from the farm holidays
perfect for your four-legged friends
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You will like my accommodation for these reasons: it is on the ground floor, large living space, the views around, tranquility and good taste of furniture and the good reception. You can enjoy the garden with deck chairs for sun and picnic tables. The apartment is suitable for couples, lone hikers, business travelers and families (with children). Bologna with the Fair and its artistic treasures is nearby and is easily reached in 25 min. The whole area is crossed by CAI paths.
And 'possible to smoke in designated areas. The BICYCLES free of charge are available. Air conditioning is not available, but not used, even in the hot summer sleeping with the cover.
At 2 km there is the pool of Monterenzio; 20 minutes drive there is the Health Village
Very friendly and hospitable owners, a big house, at our disposal had the entire first floor. All the furniture is old - you are in a museum. Very pleasant. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need and more. We had a car so traveled to the city in 15 minutes. But there are buses. Stop there.
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My accommodation is suitable for couples, lone adventurers and families (with children). Motorcyclists with a chance to box for motorcycles. Television on demand, throw garbage at the check-out.
Comfortable first floor with a large elevator and free parking always available. At 5 minutes from the 2 motorway exits of Sasso Marconi and Rioveggio. 5 minutes from the train station in Monzuno trains. Bus stop for Bologna in the house.
Quiet and in the countryside
Very good communication with Giacomo even if we didn't meet. The place is big and clean. Everything you need
Alexandre2017-08-26T00:00:00Z
We had a good time in the apartment which was clean, tidy and spacious. There is stuff to cook and a fridge, terrace, big bathroom. But I could hear the train from the bedroom. Also it was extremely hot and a ventilator could have been a good idea. But for the price it worth it.
Shéhérazade2017-08-10T00:00:00Z
Thank you Giacomo. Everything was in order.
Uri2017-06-08T00:00:00Z
Very nice, comfortable and big flat. Also there is free parking, it was very important for us. It's grate variant to peoples who travelling by car. I recommended.
Jull2017-05-13T00:00:00Z
Giacomo's house is located in a quiet village, but with everything it takes to spend a meal or eat a meal out. The apartment itself is nice, modern, with space inside and even off thanks to the balcony. Giacomo is a nice host and a hand!
Camilla2017-06-11T00:00:00Z
The house is simple but clean and equipped with the necessary. Giacomo was a helpful and timely landlord. Excellent value for money
Sara2017-07-12T00:00:00Z
Great place for a great price. Was nice to have secure storage for my motorcycle. Easily walk to everything the town has to offer. Clean and easy.
James2017-06-14T00:00:00Z
the flat is perfect..its has everything you will need ...its an options to make an stop travelling trough italy..and dont miss to visit bologna..its a very nice town..giacomo is a kindly person ..you will feel like at home..100 % recomended.
fabian2017-05-30T00:00:00Z
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The house is located in the hills on the outskirts of Bologna . A 5-minute walk from the apartment is the station that connects it to the town.In twenty minutes you are in the central station in Bologna , and in ten other bus , airport
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Apartment in old farmhouse with private entrance to the garden, well furnished, bright.
The rooms and bathrooms are comfortable and accessible for the disabled.
In the living room with kitchenette, there is a comfortable sofa bed.
The space in front of the 'apartment is equipped with table and chairs, perfect for a breakfast to' open.
The house is situated on a hill with a view of meadows and woods, where you can take nature walks.
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very nice apartment portion composed by a single room plus an extra bed and a bathroom with all facilities including a small baththub.
The apartment is well situated in the first hill of Bologna and it is easly reachable by car and public transportation near by there are supermarket and a public pool.
The apartment on the first floor is share by the owner and her daughter the breakfast is included and served every morning.
I stayed with Patrizia for four nights due to a studytrip in the area. Arriving at Bologna after the last bus is a challenge, but Patricia became my "taxidriver" who met me and got me safely to Monterenzio. She has a special challenge in the fact that there is no wall and door to close to the loft - so both she and the guests have to live maybe closer than someone might like. But the pictures shows this challenge, so I had a very nice stay with a very friendly and helpful host, who even invited me to share a familiy lunch. I am sure openminded people will enjoy staying at Patrizias place.
Anne-Grete2012-09-25T00:00:00Z
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A modern studio apartment of 46 square meters with kitchen, bathroom, private garden and every other comfort. Nestled in the quiet and green of Flat, is located only 15 km from the center of Bologna, easily reached by car and public transport.
Ideal for those seeking peace, it is an excellent starting point for exploration of the Tuscan-Emilian renowned for its gastronomic and natural excellence.
A unique experience in between culture and nature
My accomodation is a modern studio flat (46 sq) with a spacious kitchen , bathroom, private garden and every extra convenience. Surrounded by green hills and woods, it is situated in Pianoro municipality, only 15 km from Bologna city centre easly reached by car and public transport. Perfect for leisure lovers , it is a good starting point to discover Tosco emiliano Apennines, renowned for their naturalistic and culinary excellens.
It is a unique experience between culture and nature.
Flat is a great place to live away from the bustle of the city. Well connected in Bologna, it will amaze you with its tranquility welcoming people and fantastic dell'appennino colors in every season.
Flat is a great place to live away from the frenzy of the city, well links to Bologna. Will amaze for its leisure, friendliness of people and fantastics colors Apennines in every season.
Very nice cottage with everything you need. Very clean, and close to Bologna. Great Price :) I really recommend, I and my girlfriend spent a very pleasant stay!
Leonardo2017-07-10T00:00:00Z
I really recommend this place. Well placed between Modena and Bologna, the apartment is brand new and very clean. Longer better than you see un the pictures. It is small but very comfortable for two people.
Ricardo2017-08-16T00:00:00Z
The apartment is equipped with all essential services. Cozy and comfortable, in a quiet and scenic. We were welcomed in a fantastic host who provided us with the need for breakfast and to enjoy a comfortable stay. If we are back in the area I definitely risceglieremo!
Patrik2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
Beautiful and charming apartment! Minute of everything! Carmen nice and very helpful!
Guido2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
We spent two wonderful weeks at Carmen's place. The flat is small but has absolutely everything one might need. It was very clean and we were provided with all the information we needed upon arrival. We never met Carmen in person, but her in-laws made sure we felt welcome and Carmen sent us messages every once in a while to make sure everything was okay. Even though it is not that close to Bologna, there is a bus that takes you directly to the city center in about 40 minutes. Great if you like your peace and quiet, but still want to enjoy the culture and entertainment of a big city. Highly recommended!
Keren2017-08-01T00:00:00Z
Very nice and well organized accommodation, equipped with everything great
Magdalena2017-03-12T00:00:00Z
Me and my girlfriend had a great time. Excellent communication, availability for check-in, accommodation easy to find. Inner-room apartment situated within a building recently built, well structured with new furnishings and a great garden in which to enjoy the calm and the sun Apennines. Nothing is missing and indeed, the photos do not give a good idea of what this property is cute. Carmen made us even find the cupboard filled with juices, croissants, milk, pasta, sauce, what else?!?
Luca2017-05-11T00:00:00Z
We have had amazing days in Casa di Carmen in Pianoro. The apartment is very clean and has everything you need. Thanks Carmen for the maps of Bologna you brought!
Noortje2017-06-12T00:00:00Z
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The apartment, with separate entrance, is in a villa surrounded by nature and in a peaceful surroundings. The house is close to the path "The Way of the Gods" that once linked Bologna to Florence and is located a few minutes from Sasso Marconi exit for those coming from Bologna and that of Rioveggio for those coming from Florence.
The 90 sqm apartment is for the exclusive use of guests and consists of two double bedrooms, bathroom, living room with fireplace, TV. The kitchen has a dishwasher, washing machine, refrigerator, utensils, etc.
The house of Marco is situated in a wonderful environment. Although placed in the nature, it was easily found as Marco sent an e-mail with maps. We used the house as stop of 1 night to travel further homewards, but also for a longer stay this house would be perfectly suitable. Many thanks Marco for the milk for the children!
Michiel Alexander2016-05-07T00:00:00Z
Just a stunning house, tastefully furnished with nice furniture, comfortable, with two bedrooms and a spare seat in the living room on the couch :) working fireplace, lots of kitchen utensils and fast Internet. In late October, rainy weather in the house was very warm, bed smelled delicious, the owner is very sensitive and nice person. I strongly recommend!
Irina2015-10-31T00:00:00Z
Marco was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, particularly relaxing in front of the fireplace.
Andre2015-11-25T00:00:00Z
Marco's house is very retro and very warm car for people to live, well worth it. Homeowner house address and the reply message is very timely and we enjoyed living there. The house is very retro and nice. It's well suited for people by self-driving. Marco provided the location of house and reply messages immediately. We enjoyed to stay here.
Sisi2016-10-05T00:00:00Z
We were greeted by Marco in the best way in this Christmas season. We found exactly the atmosphere and the heat we were looking for. It is the ideal place to regenerate in the outdoors, relax and rediscover the serenity and calm in the city, unfortunately, you lose. The apartment is cute as photos and comes with everything you need. Mark was helpful and kind. Until next time! Mchela and Joseph
Michela2015-12-27T00:00:00Z
Accommodating staff, friendly and helpful host. Structure as photos, spacious and cozy, nestled in the green, quiet perfect for a break from everyday life. Good clean, comfortable bed and wanting biscuits, yogurt, milk and biscuits for breakfast. Next time I hope I can turn on the fireplace, which I think is the icing on the cake!
Silvia2015-09-26T00:00:00Z
It was great staying at Marcos' place. The area is amazing and wherever you look you beautiful forest.
Uri 2016-10-07T00:00:00Z
We have been at Marco's place 4 nights in October. We were two couples using the house as base for trips in Toscana. The house is exactly as described. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is equiped with everything needed even elementary food for breakfast . Marco is attentive to requirements of his guests and easy to communicate. The only thing needed to be improved is the slow internet link . We enjoyed very much staying at Villino Le Selve.
Me and my partner stayed in the house of Jeanne for 10 days and we felt at ease immediately! First Giovanna was very kind to accept our animals, not a small thing if you want to bring more of a furry friend along, the garden is very large and mostly fenced. The house is small but welcoming and comfortable, there is anything you need and the owners were very helpful, they even provided with television and landline phone! It's like staying in a mountain chalet surrounded by nature but a stone's throw from the village where there are supermarkets, hospital and other useful services. Great foothold to reach Bologna and also wanting to make a visit to Florence. The only sore point is that there is little telephone network and mobile phones take very little at home (at least for wind professionals and three we had some problems) ... but if you need peace and relaxation is a good excuse to isolate a little of this world! What we really had a great time and will definitely return!
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Apartment with stunning views of the forest and entrance. E 'consists of: a large living room with sofa bed for 2 persons and kitchenette, a bedroom and a large bathroom with shower and bathtub. The furnishings are well cared for. The set of the apartment and its surroundings are ideal for relaxation. The apartment is part of a large villa architecture that overlooks the forest, with a large courtyard and green spaces furnished with tables, benches and sun loungers. The villa is also equipped with a large fenced yard where the car park and indoor spaces where hospitalize bicycles or motorcycles. The villa is located 300 meters from the bus to and from Bologna (lines 906 and 918) and 400 meters from the town hall. Loiano has a church, hospital, cinema, shops, supermarkets, sports facilities. Sunday morning hosts the weekly market. Nearby towns (Monghidoro, Monterenzio and Flat) are swimming pools. A 25 km away is the spa / water park "Health Village anymore." A 6 km away from the Golf Club "Molino del Pero".
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The holiday farm I Calanchi di Riosto is located on the wonderful green hills of Pianoro and the fantastic Riosto vineyards, not faraway from Bologna City: the ideal place for who loves the countryside and good wine. I Calanchi di Riosto works in direct synergy with the winefarm Podere Riosto which produces excellent DOC wines of the Colli Bolognesi (Bologna Hills).
We welcome our guests in 6 charming apartments, all with privat entrance and parking. They include a living room with fully equipped kitchenette, dining area, sofa and satellite TV, double bed room and bathroom with shower and hairdryer, WI-FI area. Outside wide open space with garden furniture. On request we organize wine tastings and guided tours through our wine cellar and vineyards.
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How Fast Can a Domestic Cat Run?
The fastest animal on Earth is a cat. Not the domestic one, though. It’s the cheetah who can accelerate up to a speed of 75 mile per hour which equals 120km/h. Astonishing. But how fast can a domestic cat run?
So we asked for a help of our local police officers with a radar and found out that, while normally cats walk on average at a speed of 2 mph (3.3 km/h), but during the spurts, some cats can reach top speed up to 30 miles per hour, which is close to 45 km/h.
It actually is faster than Usain Bolt, who during his world record run (his current one, set in 2009), achieved 27.78 mph (44.71 km/h).
But can we say cats are faster than Usain Bolt? No, because, let’s be realistic, most household cats are not up to condition to achieve a top speed, but fair is fair, not all humans are able to achieve the top speed of Usain Bolt either.
In cats, similarly like in Usain Bolt, the top speed is reserved for short spurts exclusively. The strategies used by domestic cats is that they wait in an ambush, or slowly approach their prey, and then, when they are in the distance of one or few jumps, they attack, and even then, not always necessarily reaching the top speed. | {
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Contact Pizzeria Aumm Aumm directly
Contact Pizzeria Aumm Aumm directly
Pizzeria Aumm Aumm
- Anacapri
If your mother wouldn't have made it, we won't serve it! A promise made to customers and written on the menus at Aumm Aumm, the pizzeria where the locals of Anacapri come to eat and meet.
Pizza, pasta and more...
As well as pizza, cooked in the traditional wood burning oven, Aumm Aumm serves a selection of delicious pasta dishes, hamburgers salads and desserts too.
All dishes are made with fresh ingredients and that means no preservatives and nothing frozen
Open until late, all year round
The great food served here is not the only reason why Aumm Aumm is Anacapri's favorite pizzeria: it's also one of the very few restaurants on the island of Capri to stay open all year, and until late - even in the winter!
Football crazy?
One thing you might like to bear in mind: during the football season, the pizzeria shows matches on its mega-screen and, if you want to eat when Naples is playing, you'll need to book a table well in advance!
What former guests say about Pizzeria Aumm Aumm
BobJK
"I like recommending good restaurants and this one deserves to be on my list. Value for money is second to none, the pizzas are sublime and the atmosphere friendly. You'll really enjoy in there! "
1 traveller agrees
Margaret950
"I've never ate such a tasty pizza in Capri! I really loved it! Crunchy and exquisite my pizza with pesto. I recommend ordering it. Nice place and price lower than anywhere else. "
1 traveller agrees
Pizzeria Aumm Aumm: TripAdvisor reviews®
Great pizza and service
25 July 2017
4+ pizzeria based on taste. Will try their pasta also next time. The pizzerias environment is not the best. So if you want to experience view or other, this is not the place to be. If you miss to eat...
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Great takeaway Pizza
20 July 2017
We opted for a light meal on our balcony and Aumm Aumm was just up the road. A margherita pizza, water and drinks was about €11 so great value for money. We planned to go back and dine in but never...
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Delicious and authentic!
16 July 2017
Absolutely loved our time at this restaurant. We ordered the bufala pizza and it was enough for two people to share! Also, the sangria was perfect for the hot weather. Not to mention the staff is so...
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This blogs provides relevant information about what to look for in a locksmith, how to make sure you can rely on one, and about the different types of locks for commercial or residential applications.
February 10, 2014
Automotive Locksmith
If there’s
something I have to say to locksmiths is: thank
you! They are constantly saving us and getting us out of trouble when our
clumsy selves forget or lose keys! Past experience has taught me that the ideal
number of keys to have for your car or house is three. Most people have two but
you are not safe even with two! What happens if you lose a key and then before
you get a chance to duplicate the one you have left, a thief steals your purse
or bag and the one key you had left happened to be in there? Somebody’s in
trouble.
Sadly,
those unfortunate events do happen every once in a while. Luckily, our
locksmiths are here to help us! Automotive locksmiths are so incredibly
helpful. In the case that you are left with 0 key to your car, you can always
contact a locksmith to create duplicate car keys or replace car keys. It’s no
big deal and there’s no reason to lose your mind over it.
An automotive locksmith is equipped with
the tools to solve any type of car lockout situation. Being locked out of your
car can be very frustrating. But don’t take unnecessary actions like, say,
breaking the window! I know it sounds crazy but there are people out there who
would do that just to get back in the car when they have left the keys inside. Of
course, that’s a little extreme and you shouldn’t do it. What you have to do is
contact a locksmith so that he lets you in. And while you are at it, you should
really consider requesting to duplicate the key so you don’t have to go through
that hassle again. And once you get the copies, it’s also good to keep them in
different places. You wouldn’t believe the amount of people who have copies of
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Forest Hill Library in Lewisham has started renting out desk space at the cost of £200 a month.
The library has 12 desks to rent and said the “dedicated co-working space” will be for the exclusive use of creatives, freelancers, entrepreneurs, social enterprises and charities. The space comes equipped with lockable storage and wifi.
. . . .
Dawn Finch, library campaigner and former president of CILIP, told The Bookseller that she had “great concerns” over who will be profiting from the enterprise. “Whilst I fully understand that in times of austerity, a public library may well need to explore creative methods of income generation, I have great concerns over the type of companies that are circling community libraries in search of a profit. I feel that as some library groups are desperately in need of an urgent solution to funding problems, they will be forced to make decisions that are, in themselves, unethical.
“The provision of a library service is a legal and statutory requirement for every local authority. As they wash their hands of the problem by handing libraries over to small groups, they force community groups to desperately try to hang on alone. This will inevitably lead to some groups making decisions that are not inclusive, and do not serve all in the wider community.”
Author Catherine Johnson said: “I couldn’t believe this. It makes me incredibly sad and angry. What a crass attempt at squeezing cash for locals. The whole ethos of libraries as free to their communities is broken by this initiative. Libraries were set up to be the universities of the working class: a place to study, to do job applications. These opportunities are now denied to all but those to pay. A sign that volunteer run spaces do not work.”
. . . .
However, the library has defended the move, stressing that the space was previously unused and that all revenue will be reinvested into the running of the library.
Tara Cranswick, founder and director of V22, said: “The desk space we’re renting out was previously unused and all funds received will go back into the library. It’s a large space that used to house the teen section and film clubs and events, but now the teen section has been moved into the main library and the clubs and events in the community space next door. All the desks in the main library are still there to use free of charge.”
Once again, a sensible solution to generate some income is being twisted into a dastardly scheme to deprive the public of something they haven’t used, and don’t own. Will the Social Justice Warriors (SJWs) get a life?
I basically agree, but can we please find some more specific and useful pejoratives than “Social Justice Warriors”? It’s been so broadly applied and overused it’s lost all meaning. To me, a Social Justice Warrior is a sparklegender blue foxkin who insists on made-up pronouns and has a foot-long list of triggers; but to some people, I am a Social Justice Warrior because I believe in racial equality, gay and trans rights, a social safety net, and not deliberately being a giant jerk to people who aren’t really, really asking for it. And there’s probably some loud and proud Nazi out there who would consider you a Social Justice Warrior because you disagree with dragging people of certain hues behind trucks. It’s gotten to the point where it says more about the person using it than whoever they’re attempting to criticize.
To me, a Social Justice Warrior is someone who does their level best to impose their beliefs on everyone else in the world. Live and let live is anethma to them — everyone must live by *their* dictates and no others. Diversity of thought is not allowed — we must think what we’ve been told to think, anything else is wrongthink/badthink, and must be eradicated.
I could get behind that definition if it were widely agreed upon and consistently applied. But too many people who would eagerly apply the “S J W” label to people who want to impose beliefs they disagree with on the world seem to see no problem with those who want to impose beliefs they agree with. I still feel the phrase would be best off retired from use.
i think about that too sometimes Alice. To my family, social justice is instilled in our religion, and doesnt remotely mean the slur, rather resisting certain of those who are rigid in their cruelties to innocents, who are unjust toward vulnerables, who have a brutal desire to harm and inflict injury on children, old people, the poor, the devastated–thus to help find peace, recompense, justice in the deepest terms for those who are given none by biased others.
‘Warrior’ is the mockery name many in the military call men who boast but who have never served in war , men who pull their shivs without honor– the word ‘warrior’ too has another meaning, one of clarity, strength, conduct that is not driven by ego.
The evolving usage seems to be that the honorable term warrior is by itself pure and integral and needs no qualifier. Thus, any qualifier devalues the term and becomes ironic at best, mockery most commonly.
As in “weekend warrior” which seems to be evolving into an outright insult:
I’m with you, Alice. People have to be so nasty about something that doesn’t deserve the level of disdain they spew on it. They oddly enough don’t want anyone “imposing” their ideas on them, but aren’t shy in the least in imposing theirs on others. There are none so blind, as they say.
The library is looking for a way to make money. I think it’s way too expensive, but it’s probably a lot cheaper than maintaining an office. It’s hard to keep libraries funded, the tax dollar certainly doesn’t do it around here. People don’t want to pay for schools, libraries, roads or fire departments, but all of that had dang well be there is they want or need it. SMH
If the space didn’t have any other use (and it sounds as though things were moved to other, better locations), then what’s the harm?
If you hang around Starbucks all day *slurping* your coffee, I doubt the other regulars would let you last a month.
Sorry, but “slurping” is not synonymous with “drinking” or “sipping”. It’s actually considered by a lot of people to be a rude and annoying habit. Writers should understand the importance of distinctions like that.
Hmm. The proprietor of an establishment has the privilege to be rude and annoying, if he or she so wishes. However, such establishments tend to have very few customers.
So we have a contradiction here – TPV has many customers, so it follows that PG is not rude and annoying. At least not here.
His life outside of these walls I am not qualified to comment on – although I would note that Mrs. PG would have to be a very understanding woman…
(BTW, there is one, and only one Starbucks menu item that I can tolerate – the caramel frappucino with whipped cream. I do “slurp” the last bits of whipped cream out of the bottom. Although only in private.)
“Hmm. The proprietor of an establishment has the privilege to be rude and annoying, if he or she so wishes. However, such establishments tend to have very few customers.”
LOL. Check out the British TV sitcom “Black Books” on YouTube. Surly, misanthropic bookstore owner Bernard Black is the epitome of rude as he struggles to keep his tiny store going. Hilarious and worth watching.
Years ago when I was without the internet for ten days I got desperate enough to book an hour at my local library. The computer keys were curiously greasy and the chap next to me sucked toffees the whole time. The next user booked on my computer stood over me for the last ten minutes of my hour.
That’s by their own choice. Libraries have no shortage of books, which come in by the hundreds via donations, and plenty more available at the county and state level, all already paid for. And shelves aren’t *that* expensive.
No, what they’re doing is forcing people to pay again for something that they’ve already paid for once – the “public” library is supported by taxes. Everyone gets to pay whether they use it or not. And then, apparently, pay again…
How long before they decide to charge to check books out? After all, the money would all go back to the library…
Question is whether taxes (hypothetically at least, before the standard government corruptocrat rake-off) pay for the whole thing. Many things are not paid for entirely by taxes.
Somewhat of a case in point – I pay taxes for the local University (and Community College, too). I am allowed to use their collection – but not check any items out. Only students (theoretically paying the additional costs) are allowed to do so. Extra money, extra privilege.
Or perhaps those services are merely subsidized by taxes instead of fully funded. Service fees can serve as a way to moderate usage and limit consumption. Even small fees can make people question if they really need that particular service.
1 column of library shelving would cost you between $600 and $700 in the US, and I expect it is relatively comparable in the UK where this story is from. If you have enough space for 12 desks, it would likely fit about 15-20 columns, depending on how the space is configured. That is $9000-$14000. I’d say that’s pretty expensive for any library, but especially for UK libraries since their budgets are slashed to the bone. Also, that would be money that would not be spent on buying books or other items for the public to use.
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Located on Vilnius’s Old Town, Center Stay Hostel is located 50 metres from the Gate of Dawn. It offers beds in dormitories with wooden bunk beds and free Wi-Fi. Free public parking is possible. The dormitories of the Center Stay Hostel have a simple and basic interior design. All are heated and the bathroom facilities are shared. Guest can store their belongings in lockers, as well as have access to a vending machine that offers drinks. The hostel cooperates with a nearby cafeteria, which offers discounts to the hostel’s guests. Ironing facilities are available at the reception. The Central Railway Station is within 400 metres, and Vilnius’s Town Hall is 750 metres away. There are many shops, pubs and restaurants in the area. | {
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As many of you already (painfully) know, Mandriva 2009.1 was shipped at a rather awkward time in the Intel Graphics Driver's lifecycle. The upstream guys were in the middle of a rather extensive rewrite and consolidation. This meant that the version shipped with 2009.1 did not work all that well for several users. The new intel driver requires careful coordination of kernel, libdrm, mesa and intel driver packages to ensure they all work properly. This requirement meant that providing official updates was difficult due to the fact that kernel updates were often required.
For this reason, myself and Thomas Backlund have been operating a semi-official repository of packages built for 2009.1 specifically for Intel users of 2009.1. | {
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I woke up and realized I wasn't breathing, or, more correctly, I couldn't breathe, because there was some sort of a large mass of something stuck in my throat, my mouth, and it felt like mud, like sludge. That's when I realized I was pulling a Bon Scott, Jimi Hendrix, et al. That's when I realized I was choking on my own vomit.
I struggled for air, for leverage, for a stick to shove down my throat and dislodge this stuff that was in my mouth but found nothing. I tried blowing out as hard as I could but it wasn't working. The vomit was thick like cement, and my heart was racing and pounding like a jack hammer. How long have I not been breathing? I wondered. 1 minute? 2? Fuck if I knew. I was in panic mode big time, and I didn't know what to do. On autopilot I raced for the bathroom, where I started throwing my belly against the sink, like, a Heimlich maneuver on myself of sorts, and after a few tries and hard hits of my head against the faucet I spewed thick, orange vomit everywhere and greedily gasped in as much air as I possibly could, mentally telling myself to slow my heart rate down, to not panic, that the worst was over and that everything was OK. I saw myself in the mirror and was horrified. I was a weird shade of blue-green and covered in spit and vomit. I was drenched in sweat. My lungs were on fire. I shivered from the cold. I cleaned up, both myself and the bathroom, and turned the lights off. I just wanted to lay down.
Erika looked at me when I came out of the bathroom like I was a bloody car wreck victim, asking if I was OK and everything. I couldn't breathe, I told her, and went back to bed. I passed out in seconds, not caring if I lived or died in my sleep at that point. Had to be better than dealing with this shit, I figured.
A few hours later I found myself horizontal in a hospital bed on the Paiute reservation, hooked up to tubes that were feeding the drugs into my body that I need to stay healthy and alive for another week. I threw up into a trashcan every so often, just to make things more interesting and painful. I do this for 4 hours a week every week. This is my life now.
It sucks getting old. Take nothing for granted. Tell everyone you care for that you love them. You just never know if tomorrow is gonna come for you or not. Nothing is for sure, ya know?
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10 Differences Between Military and Democratic Government
In theory, democracy is a clear opposition of military government. This is so because, while a democratic system of government is aimed at protecting the interest of the citizens through popular participation in government, military system care less about the interest of the people. For this reason most African countries like, Nigeria and Liberia that have experienced military rule, are saying no to the system. Nowadays, In practice, most countries that claim to be practicing democracy do not really exhibit those essential features of a democratic state.
In fact, it is probably impossible to pinpoint the differences between military and democratic government in practice these days. Well, in this article, i will be highlighting the core differences between military and democratic government. I enjoin you to read till the end because you are going to be seeing how democracy is gradually turning into military dictatorship these days.
What is a democratic government?
In my previous article on the Pillars of Democracy, I explained democracy as a form of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislation. Put in a different way, is it a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
What is a military government?
On the other hand, Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a military government as a government established by a military commander in conquered territory to administer the military law declared under military authority applicable to all persons in the conquered territory and superseding any incompatible local law.
Differences Between Military and Democratic government
the difference between military rule and democratic rule
Below are the differences between a military and a democratic government:
A democratic government is ruled by civilians, usually elected by the people. On the other hand, military government is ruled by the armed forces, who do not come to power through election, but by force of arms.
Democracy is ruled by the constitution and reign of civil laws which are reasonably justifiable in a democratic society with civilian exercising all legislative, executive and judicial powers. Military rule means suspension and modification of the constitution. Imposition of martial law wholesale, partially, or modified, with the military exercising all legislative, executive and sometimes judicial powers as the case may be.
Democracy is a product or a process rooted in the tradition of civil liberties, rights and obligations, constitutional and civil behaviors. It is a system that is based on fundamental rights, such as freedom of speech, free debate and opposition, especially by minority political parties in parliament as the case may be. Military regime is a process, procedure or system with expertise; adapted and rooted in war and combat. It is a system rooted in martial law and forces. It is also a system that demands obedience always and in its purest essence makes no room for debate and opposition.
A constitutional and democratic government is usually transparent, responsible and accountable to the people, who may renew its mandate to rule at election. Military rule is largely not responsible or accountable to the people. The people may however, check it through popular civil action and so forth.
Democracy brings to its task the traditions of fundamental rights, legal and constitutional requirements. Military regime uses shortcut and substitutes. It relies on martial law, military tactics and force.
Democracy allows for imputs, criticism and the functioning of a free press and free debate among subordinates and the people. A civil administration elicits people and co-operation and it is also adaptable to easy change and modification. Civil administration operates on a voluntary basis and thereby elicits loyalty and devotion, which no military force can instill. Military government operates a chain of command and there is little individual initiative at the bottom. The military operates by order that allows little or no deviation.
Democracy is rule by civil made by the elected representatives of the people in parliamentary. Military rule is rule by decrees, edits, Martial law and emergency laws.
Democracy allows the assertion of rule of law as guaranteed by the constitution. Military rule is assertion of arbitrary power, restriction of civil liberties. In extreme cases, there may be suspension of habeas corpus and imposition of retrospective laws and stricter penalties.
Democracy is slow, and has the appearance of inefficiency. Action is usually voluntary and rooted in dialogue and persuasion; therefore the result achieved are usually more lasting. Military rule operates by threat or application of force which leads to immediate obedience. It has the appearance of efficiency. However, it is a strait jacket of order which can only be obeyed and not debated. Since obedience is by force, the result achieved do not often last long in the absence of continuous monitoring, threat or application of force.
The mandate of a constitutional and democratic government to rule and its tenure of office is usually stipulated in the constitution or in a law and its assumption of office or continuation in power is determined by the Electorate through vote during elections. A military regime does not have a constitutional or legal mandate to rule and its tenure of office is not owed to the people. It either voluntarily determines its own tenure or such tenure is determined by another military take over or, popular civil action by the people.
difference between military and democratic government
Yeah! There you have the differences between a military and democratic government. Following the content of this article, it is evident that a civilian or democratic government is far better than a military government since there is always an element of freedom when there is a democratic government.
Using Nigeria for instance, there is no doubt that this country recorded more growth and development in a democratic regime than in the military.
Of course, military rule has advantages in some way. However, if the two governments are placed side-by-side, democracy is apparently better.
This is where is am going to end today. If you have anything to ask or contribute to this article, then you can send it using the comment section. If you think that military government is better than civilian government, i want to here from you. Share your opinion in the comment section below.
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You have invited your best friends over for dinner, the entrée is wonderful and so is the main but the apple pie was slightly burnt and you consider the whole dinner party an utter failure. Welcome to the world of a perfectionist. You get upset because your partner fails to make the bed in the morning or leaves dirty dishes in the sink some mornings. This is the life of a perfectionist who will in the end worry himself/herself into misery.
Being and knowing you are imperfect will give you a wonderful feeling or release. It is so human to be imperfect. It does not matter about being right all the time. Say, “Stuff It”, and enjoy the serendipity state. Sit back and see what happens to fill the void. Nobody is or ever has been perfect so having unrealistic expectations of yourself and others will only lead to negative thinking, unhappiness and depression.
Perfectionists tend to think others are thinking and reacting negatively towards them when there is no real evidence to support it. Friends are actually getting on with their lives, in their own heads, and they don’t care, or even give it a second thought, that the apple pie was slightly burnt. It fact it made them feel better about their own past cooking mistakes if anything.
It is very hard to live with a perfectionist and they need lots of encouragement to let things go and not to be right all the time. There is good research evidence that an unhappy childhood can cause people to take extreme control over life matters for their own security. This highly developed internal sense of control then carries on into adulthood, never trusting serendipity. To be mentally healthy we need to have a balance of a sense on internal control and enough trust of the outside world to let people and events in.
A perfectionist will feel; they must be seen to be perfect, others should do the right thing, find it difficult to make decisions unless all things are perfect (he/she is not suitable as a partner because he/she snores or is too thin/fat or has pimples) and in order to be accepted I myself must have a perfect body. Wow that’s a lot of things to get right in a world where we constantly struggle in disorganized chaos.
I hate to admit it but I have, in the past, been a bit of a perfectionist but now I realize how unrealistic and counterproductive perfectionism is. So what can you do if you are one or how can you help your partner to just let some things go and stop being one.
Tell them to get out of the house earlier than usual as they tend to take ages to leave, invariably getting to places late or in an extreme rush. Start doing things imperfectly deliberately. Run the vacuum cleaner over 80% of the carpet and leave the rest. Pile unwashed dishes in the sink. Leave the rubbish bin full. Just experience what happens in that void. The world will did not crumble. At first there will be a great sense of unease but move through the unease and release will eventually come. “Stuff it!”
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During the guitar duet/trombone interlude in “sponsor me tape”, about five minutes into Mom Jeans’s set, two thoughts occurred to me:
Wow, these guys sound even better live than they do in the studio
Wow, emo brass really is the best thing to happen to music since Bob Dylan went electric at Newport Folk
Mom Jeans (and Just Friends, the band touring with them and sharing a couple members) absolutely kicked ass at The End on Sunday. It was a sweaty, cramped, and wild ride. Both bands sounded immaculate, managing some pretty intricate guitar work and a couple of time changes expertly. The members of each group had great energy and chemistry, even as some of them played two consecutive sets. They were engaging and funny, definitely feeding off the energy of the audience who in turn presented them with crowdsurfers fairly regularly. At one point, Eric used his juul as a guitar pick– definitely a thrilling new innovation in music. The lead singer of Just Friends stayed up during the Mom Jeans set to spray water into the mouths of sweaty audience members.
Eric with guitar pick/juul (Photo credits: K. Schechter)
My shoes now look like I became embroiled in trench warfare. Three of the four layers I wore (it was 31 degrees out) were nearly torn off, and I bet you can guess how they smell. I caught a couple of solid kicks to the back of the head from crowdsurfers.
And I’m so glad.
This raw energy elevated an already incredible concert into one of the most memorable music experiences I’ve had. The amazement I felt during the first couple tracks continued to grow throughout the night, as they covered all sorts of ground musically and emotionally. From the relatively reserved 6/8 groove of “*Sobs Quietly,*” to the chugging power chords of “PICKLE BART,” to the indie sensibilities of “Jon Bong Jovi,” Eric and the crew really ran the gamut of musical genres, while still maintaining a cohesive sound. | {
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Stockholm University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics.
1999 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
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Membrane proteins are a large and important class of proteins. They are responsible for several of the key functions in a living cell, e.g. transport of nutrients and ions, cell-cell signaling, and cell-cell adhesion.
Despite their importance it has not been possible to study their structure and organization in much detail because of the difficulty to obtain 3D structures.
In this thesis theoretical studies of membrane protein sequences and structures have been carried out by analyzing existing experimental data. The data comes from several sources including sequence databases, genome sequencing projects, and 3D structures. Prediction of the membrane spanning regions by hydrophobicity analysis is a key technique used in several of the studies. A novel method for this is also presented and compared to other methods.
The primary questions addressed in the thesis are: What properties are common to all membrane proteins? What is the overall architecture of a membrane protein? What properties govern the integration into the membrane? How many membrane proteins are there and how are they distributed in different organisms? Several of the findings have now been backed up by experiments.
An analysis of the large family of G-protein coupled receptors pinpoints differences in length and amino acid composition of loops between proteins with and without a signal peptide and also differences between extra- and intracellular loops. Known 3D structures of membrane proteins have been studied in terms of hydrophobicity, distribution of secondary structure and amino acid types, position specific residue variability, and differences between loops and membrane spanning regions.
An analysis of several fully and partially sequenced genomes from eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and archaea has been carried out. Several differences in the membrane protein content between organisms were found, the most important being the total number of membrane proteins and the distribution of membrane proteins with a given number of transmembrane segments. Of the properties that were found to be similar in all organisms, the most obvious is the bias in the distribution of positive charges between the extra- and intracellular loops.
Finally, an analysis of homologues to membrane proteins with known topology uncovered two related, multi-spanning proteins with opposite predicted orientations. The predicted topologies were verified experimentally, providing a first example of "divergent topology evolution". | {
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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Will NZ blasphemy laws be Fryed?
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Jean
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I had no idea.....
But it seems a pretty harmless law given it doesn't restrict freedom of speech but allows for the possibility in the context of religion, morality and public welfare for any the instigators of any obscene material to be prosecuted if the need arises.... Apparently there are other laws more recent on not publishing material inciting hatred or violence but you would need to ask a lawyer about that!
Although what is blasphemous may be debatable the law is pretty clear saying views should be in good faith, use decent language, and it is also obviously a pretty difficult law to prosecute anyone with it as the Attorney General needs to approve of any prosecution.
Peter, are we sure that blasphemy laws do not have at least a tiny place in late modern states? Nowadays disrespect to God is chiefly insult from one strongwilled faction-- political, social, cultural-- to opponents of another persuasion. So the here-and-now policy question before the fair-minded is not What Would Voltaire Have Done? It is whether such comprehensive insult in the body politic should be protected from the civil law or indeed by the civil law.
Personally, I have never seen how liberal principles that reasonably protect the expression of views on the public business can be stretched to protect insult against parts of the public itself. Someone petitioning for lower taxes or pleading in court must be protected; someone flinging a racial epithet, a misogynistic insult, or blasphemy does not seem so entitled.
And as it happens, Presidents Obama and Trump have given us a *natural experiment* in what happens in democratic societies whose states protect hate speech as though it were policy speech. The chief effect seems to be a deep irrational polarisation in which citizens are too trapped in their partisanship to think freely about what their opponents and even non-partisans say. On this bright morning in a midwestern state carried by Trump, Thomas B. Edsall's analysis seems spot on--
"Over the past 50 years, overarching and underlying conflicts about morality, family, autonomy, religious conviction, fairness and even patriotism have been forced into two relatively weak vessels, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. The political system is not equipped to resolve these social and cultural conflicts, which produce a gamut of emotions, often outside our conscious awareness. Threatening issues — conflicts over race, immigration, sexuality and many other questions that cut to the core of how we see ourselves and the people around us — cannot be contained in ordinary political speech, even as these issues dominate our political decision-making.
"It is Trump’s willingness to violate the boundaries of conventional discourse that has granted him immunity to mainstream criticism. Pretty much everything he does that goes overboard helps him. He is given a free hand by those who feel in their gut that he is fighting their fight — that he is their leader and their defender. As the enemy of their enemies, President Trump is their friend."
Churches with BoBo* constituencies have an understandable institutional temptation to favour repeal as a PR opportunity to convince their members and societies that they are up-to-date, non-judgmental, accepting of pluralism, etc. But because scripture condemns destructive speech throughout the NT, might we not infer that it is contrary to the moral law? We cannot actually advise a debased way of being human as public policy. And if legalising blasphemy and similar insult is also legalising the paradigm of Trump, how is that progressive?
At least in the US, a few generations of liberals are facing an inner conflict between a cherished ethos of uninhibited orality and its political effects on material and social equality. Those who stand with the poor probably cannot also defend blasphemy and other hate speech. For Christians, scripture has made the right choice very clear, but some find it difficult. Our political experience suggests that, if these indecisive ones wish to remain relevant, then they must propose new arrangements for democratic governance to which their opponents, who are winning handily under the old arrangements, might also agree. Everything considered, it might be easier and indeed wiser for progressives to accept an old blasphemy law or a new hate speech law as part of the necessary self-discipline of democracy.
I cannot see how explaining that to even a church of BoBos could be harmful in the long run.
* BoBo = Bourgeois Bohemian(s); < David Brooks, BoBos In Paradise. Persons who have prospered in capitalist societies but have adopted the counter-cultural outlook of their late modern critics.
Hi BowmanA difficulty with retaining any law exists once it is recognised that securing a conviction under that law is problematic. Is it not the case in the modern Western world that such convictions are problematic, your fine points above notwithstanding!?
"Personally, I have never seen how liberal principles that reasonably protect the expression of views on the public business can be stretched to protect insult against parts of the public itself. Someone petitioning for lower taxes or pleading in court must be protected; someone flinging a racial epithet, a misogynistic insult, or blasphemy does not seem so entitled."
Rubbish, brother - rubbish on stilts. The US Constitution has it right and those craven western states - and liberals in the US - that are chipping away at free speech with laws against insults, "hate speech" etc are destroying freedom by invoking censorship - all in the name of public safety, of course. The left once stood for freedom against the censorious right; now the left is censorious and wants to shut down debate and free speech by invoking the "pain" selected protected groups may feel. Look at the travesty of intellectual enquiry that US universities have become in the use of coercive violence and threats against opinions the left doesn't like.
Peter, the medieval statutes on usury are likewise seldom enforced and we all have credit cards, but financial regulation is enforced minute by minute, and our only regret is that it was not still better enforced before 2008. We have not outgrown human nature itself, but the modes of regulating its excesses vary with the times.
Brian, I do not dislike free speech absolutism, but I cannot find it in scripture-- I do find several stern rebukes of bad speech-- and I cannot avoid finding therein a duty to the poor that requires a polity that works. If you can deliver me from the dilemma of choosing between the joys of unbounded speechifying and a more perfect union rendering justice, please do. But this is how it all looks on the ground.
When I was much younger, I disliked fuddy-duddy politicians who at least publicly conformed to a moral and social consensus to which they surely did not belong and probably did not believe. The free speech absolutism of such Supreme Court justices as Brandeis and Douglas then seemed in every way more interesting, less hypocritical, etc. And it held the promise of a politics in which politicians were instead shining exemplars of the ideas in which they believed. Be careful what you ask for.
Today, the old fuddy-duddies are the politicians we admire. They were the true professionals who negotiated a moderate welfare state, civil rights for racial minorities, a degree of environmental protection, steady support for science and the arts, and a vast expansion of higher education. They did most of this with the support of both of this nation's major political parties.
The present politics does not need description further than to say that, alas, politicians are indeed shining exemplars of the ideas in which they believe. And partisans who agree with them are having a wonderful time, much as sports fans enjoy watching their favourite teams. But political civility has been lost, and with that has been lost much of our capability for reality-based governance. The poor to whom we have a duty are suffering because the reality of their condition is either not very entertaining or entertains a rather base constituency.
In retrospect, I recognise that what then seemed to be hypocrisy was a necessary vocational sacrifice of personal self-expression to the public business. Just because they did not scorn the values of their opposition, the politicians of that generation did not embitter the other party, and so they were more effective in the political arts of negotiation and compromise.
What then does free speech absolutism get wrong? It understands speech only as production for exchange to consumers in a state of privacy, and is blind to other effects that speech can have on the body politic at large. The open mic that you prefer makes most sense where ideas are sold as a commodity to be consumed. I might possibly go to hear Ann Coulter at Berkeley, if I were there and she could speak.
But the anonymous posters along my neighbourhood streets that say "Make Racists Afraid Again" are another matter. Although from the left, they simply embitter the public in ways that ultimately hurt the poor. Their speech is not the sort of thing that American judges confronted with Lady Chatterley's Lover were thinking about. Racism is wrong, of course, but as a Christian, I do not see how I can defend those posters.
To the contrary, Romans 13 suggests that I must defend at least the minimal integrity of the state. In America today, that appears to mean rescuing the state to again serve as the forum, not for the entertainment of partisans enjoying their hatreds as sports fans do, but for the equitable and aware transaction of public business that affects real lives about which God cares.
The Bible doesn't have free speech absolutism because it's addressed to believers, not the 'corpus mixtum' of the state. Our British-American tradition of free speech isn't Voltairean but Lockean, via the 1689 Bill of Rights, the Zwenger case and many others.It is largely the left that have fouled the waters of political discourse in the past 20 years or so. Political correctness - the self-righteous policing of other people's language - is a project of cultural Marxism; 'hate speech' is an invention of the left intended to chill debate; while the extreme ranting against Bush ('Bushitler' etc) and even calls for his assassination form Hollywood sorts created the climate of 'incivility'. The use of violence on American campuses to drive out speakers hated by the left is simply the escalation of their anti-liberal, anti-democratic outlook.If we want a return to 'the old days', then the left will have change its violent rhetoric - and maybe discover Catholicism again. You see, that was the underlying factor to the consensus (if it was) of the 1950s and 60s: the Democrats in the US and Labour in the Anglo world had a significant Catholic element in it social thought. But once the left adopted abortion and feminist politics, the Catholic element in its social thought began to be sidelined and it became increasingly secular in outlook. Meanwhile, Catholics (or at least the laity) began moving to the right.
Brian, I enjoy your comment, as usual, but if it has a sign pointing to a way out of the dilemma mentioned above, I have not found it.
And for that purpose, does it matter whether political civility crumbled first on its left face or on its right one? (My conservative friends are always pointing the finger to say "They started it!," much as Adam pointed at Eve in Eden. Doing so must make them feel much better about something but the flaming sword does not care.)
In America, did the left become less Catholic, or did Catholics move to the left of the social magisterium as they moved up the social scale? On the US Supreme Court, apart from one Jew, both the left wing and the right one have been Catholic. Anyway, Catholics seem to be as polarised as the rest of us, and along the same lines.
Lack of civility in political speech really doesn't bother me much any more than a kid who swears; censorship, threats of violence, rioting and acts of violence and destruction - as you had when Trump was elected and we've seen in campuses in the US to intimidate and drive out unapproved opinions - do concern me a lot. I don't care if a lot of students in Florida make themselves look ignorant and stupid by their rude behaviour; I do care if people are threatened and attacked or driven out of their jobs for their opinions and beliefs. That is the real issue. And who is doing this now? The left.The problem lies in so-called higher education: never before have the standards and achievements of STEM and Medicine been so high (a lot of this on the strength of imported brain power); never before have the 'humanities' been so degenerate and culturally captive. The humanities once meant something in the universities; now they have become a bad joke.But that is the difference between knowledge and ideology.As for Catholicism, I wasn't thinking of the SCOTUS but rather its sidelined status in the Democratic Party. Catholic teaching on bioethics and sexuality is despised by the left but they still need some way to keep the Hispanics in the tent. The race card - and screaming 'Raaacist!' - is the preferred method.
Fr Ron's response is hard for me to follow. He seems to be irritated that I question whether a priest in one diocese can be a bishop in another solely ( and not with any obvious logical nexus ) because we Romans had a liking for multiple (anti)(pseudo)(real) Popes. Furthermore Fr Ron is thereby defending a position he would usually oppose ie the intrusion of one diocese into another. As for my use of "we", I like many lay people grow tired of high minded reasons (on your side as well as ours - not to mention the ever complicated Orthodox ) as to why we cannot focus on the great commission. I used to think this was a Catholic imposed hurdle until I looked at evangelical and Orthodox websites that get lost in Greek grammar and philosophy at the expense of the potentially lost. Do you really care whether, for example, justification without works is a major issue? Is filoque procedit an eternal concern? I doubt that those desperate to meet our Lord care. Importantly the Lord does care.
Sorry to have offended you, Nick. However, with your constant questioning of Anglican transgressions againt 'Sacred Tradition', you do rather lay yourself open to a little tit-for-tat dialogue - involving the follies of your own Church.
However, to get back to the real subject matter of this thread; I am, naturally from my perspective, in totaL agreement with Peter in his criticism of this preposterous situation in the Church of England. Here we have a 'rebellious priest' - egged on, I suspect, by his elderly conservative Evangelical Vicar in the C.of E. parish of Jesmond in the diocese of Newcastle, England; agreeing to be an episcopal wild-plant of the schismatic faux-Anglican Church of South Africa.
This really is weird, and needs immediate action by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, in order to nip in the bud this attempt by Con/Evos in other counrtries to take over the historic Church of England. The fact that this particular action outsmarted both GAFCON and its handmaiden AMiE to ordain the first outsider bishop in an act of egregious subversion of the C.of E. is hilarious - if it were not so embarrassing for the Archbishops, who have been less than careful in their relationship to GAFCON.
It really is nothing less than the first surrogate tippy-toeing into GAFCON's obvious determination to impose its outdated theology on the other Provinces of the Anglican Communion.
"Do you really care whether, for example, justification without works is a major issue? Is filoque procedit an eternal concern? I doubt that those desperate to meet our Lord care."
Well, an iota of difference in the homoiousion / homoousion did make a lot of difference as Arianism persisted for centuries after Athanasius. Less is obviously at stake in the filioque controversy.But your larger question about ecclesial turf wars while the rest of the world goes to hell in a shopping cart ('Tesco ergo sum') is fair. Bryden is right. If episcopacy means anything, it means missionary work. 98% of the English population isn't in an Anglican church of a Sunday. 90% are probably not in any church at all. In 10 years' time about 25% of young people in Britain under 25 will be Muslim. Who is reaching them with the Gospel? And very many evangelical Anglicans are tired of the culture wars or the 'sex wars' consuming their time and energy. Because liberals in aging, declining churches still want to push the envelope, is that a reason why evangelicals should depart, Peter? Should the C of E die as Tec is doing?
Hi Nick, Ron and BrianAm a bit too tired after our Clergy Conference to respond to all the details of the points made above!A couple of things stand out, though!(a) Nick: Doesn't Justification through Works matter as an issue when preaching the gospel, since what we think about that will shape what we say? (But in general I agree we must take great care not to make specks of issues into logs which block out the Light).(b) Brian: better theologians than me keep saying that Faith and Order go together. Jesmond preaches the gospel (Faith; good!) but seems a bit wonky on ordination/canons (Order; mot so good). At the very least their wonkiness on Order raises questions about what non-Christians hearing their gospel would make of them as a community of faith out of sync not only with the CofE but also with GAFCON. So many differences and (at the least, informal) splits: it is not a great witness, is it? (And, worrying about the lack of gospel by liberals ... is that in danger of heading in the two wrongs do not make a right direction?)(c) Ron: there are indeed interesting histories when we look them up re competing bishops/popes. Perhaps we are ourselves in such an historical moment? It didn't end up all bad for Rome, they got back on track eventually!
"I like many lay people grow tired of high minded reasons (on your side as well as ours - not to mention the ever complicated Orthodox ) as to why we cannot focus on the great commission. I used to think this was a Catholic imposed hurdle until I looked at evangelical and Orthodox websites that get lost in Greek grammar and philosophy at the expense of the potentially lost. Do you really care whether, for example, justification without works is a major issue? Is filoque procedit an eternal concern? I doubt that those desperate to meet our Lord care. Importantly the Lord does care."
God help me, Nick, I am completely focused on fulfilling the Great Commission at rather large scale. For that purpose, I have cared rather a lot about precisely justification and the filioque.
To be clear about what the gospel is, I have spent more time than I would have liked studying "justification without works." To many, reportedly including some desperate to meet the Lord, it seems to be one thing to hear that you have been forgiven whether transformed or not (eg "German Luther," John Piper), and another thing to hear that you have been included so that you might be transformed (eg Tom Wright), and still another thing to hear that faith is Christ within you releasing you from the power of sin (eg St Irenaeus, "Finnish Luther," Campbell).
Can those desperate to meet the Lord find him only in the scriptures, or also in the ecumenical councils, or also in the witness of the saints? To find out, one must study the Holy Spirit's use of each medium, and that leads straight to the controversy about the filioque. Eastern adherents to the conciliar text allege that those in the West who depart from it necessarily fall into either subjective individualism or reifying authoritarianism. To a neophyte, that is the difference between either being armed with the Bible and a certain suspicion, and being referred to an authoritative bureau that definitively explains the Bible. In contrast, the conciliarists would refer our neophyte to elders who live the Bible following their exemplars in an informal tradition of witness in the Spirit (eg Philokalia). Someone hungry to meet the Lord could well care about which gate to the Kingdom is open to him.
Yes, there are always some verbal pugilists around punching away for their team, much as little boys brag that their father can beat up any other around. Ego... But I am pleased to report that my surroundings are mostly free of such weakness and ignorance. Whether I agree with them or not, those I hear debating these matters believe that the Great Commission is itself at stake in the way we understand them.
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Show us anything clearly set forth in Holy Scripture that we do not teach and we will teach it. Show us anything in our teaching or practice is clearly contrary to Holy Scripture, and we will abandon it.
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For the glory of God is a human being fully alive, and the glory of humanity is the vision of God.
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Preachers shall behave themselves modestly and soberly in every department of their life. But especially shall they see to it that they teach nothing in the way of a sermon, which they would have religiously held and believed by the people, save what is agreeable to the teaching of the Old or New Testament, and what the Catholic fathers and ancient bishops have collected from this selfsame doctrine.
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Wittgenstein
Justice is eternal, and doesn't depend at all on human conventions.
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The real challenge of Islam to Western intellectual discourse is for us to ask ourselves whether our unprecedented modern experiment of conducting political life with no transcendent values is really working out as well as we once hoped.
Harvey Cox
The long-term happiness of a society depends on how individuals behave towards each other, how families hold together, and how leaders keep the trust of people.
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Where orthodoxy is optional, orthodoxy will sooner or later be proscribed.
John Neuhaus
To be an evangelical is not, first and foremost, about doctrinal correctness, but about a passion for the gospel of salvation from sin through Christ for eternity.
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The prospect of producing a three-course family meal on a normal Friday night is likely to provoke a less-than-positive response from most of us – probably somewhere between a wry, ‘no-way’ smile, to barely-suppressed nervous hysteria.
But for many of us, family meals are a precious part of our daily or weekly routine. Sitting down for a meal is one of the only times that all family members come together, and the food we share can make this time feel even more special.
What’s more, a three-course meal for five doesn’t need to be an arduous feat of culinary acrobatics. No! With the right equipment, cooking for your family can be a creative, enjoyable experience - particularly with this arsenal of tricks and tips up your sleeve.
Lebanese Lamb Wraps from Hello Fresh
Cook something new
Flicking through cookbooks, browsing online and swapping recipes with friends are all fantastic sources of inspiration - but even with the recipes to hand, it can take time to plan a big meal.
Fortunately, celebrity chefs and food writers have done much of the work for us by creating menus that guide you through some of the tricks of the trade to create really impressive feasts.
Online retailers and supermarkets also offer meal plans and recipes – and with one click you can simply load up your shopping cart with all the required ingredients, and have it delivered to your door.
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Preparation, preparation, preparation
If you’re cooking a three-course meal, it might take off some of the pressure if you can prepare one course much earlier in the day. Desserts are typically the best candidate – mousses, trifles, jellies, sorbets and cakes can all be done in the morning or even the night before.
The best ingredients
Although it would be wonderful to be able to shop exclusively from your local farmers’ market, it’s often just not practical. Sourcing fresh, quality ingredients should always be a priority, but for the days that you just didn’t make it out, it can help to have a good stock of frozen and dried ingredients to make mealtimes feel special. For example:
Frozen puff pastry baked with sliced tomatoes, olives, mozzarella and a brush of olive oil can make an impressive yet simple starter.
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Use the right tools for the job
Cooking without the right equipment can, admittedly, be a chore. We’re not talking gadgets and gizmos here, we’re talking good quality basics.
If you have a large family, it’s worth thinking about whether your oven meets your current needs, as cooking in a single oven will limit what you can cook at any one time. Working with range cookers and multi-oven setups make multi-tasking much easier, because you have the option to use several ovens all at different temperatures – one for your main course and one for the pudding, and perhaps even another for tomorrow’s dinner.
When it comes to utensils, you should have a really good peeler, an effective pair of scissors and the best set of knives and sharpener that your budget allows. It’s surprising how many of us are still using cheap, blunt knives that we’ve had for years, making hard work of chopping and dicing.
Although it may feel like an investment, quality appliances and utensils can help make cooking feel more like a hobby than a chore.
Chicken Curry Recipe via Ocado
Give it a go.
If you’re inspired by a recipe, but worried about whether or not you can pull it off, it’s always worth giving it a try. If you’re cooking for family, you can buy in pizza as a fallback. In fact, as a challenge to yourself, why not take a new dish that you have always avoided cooking, because you thought would be really tricky, and give it a go. The chances are, it’s not nearly as tough as you thought. And if it goes wrong?
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Since a lot of under grads want to become future engineers, engineering has been one of the most sought out courses in the education world. Although their jobs do not necessarily require an further and advanced understanding about how every single thing works, studying engineering ha been deemed as a handy idea in almost every area of life, be it about fixing your son’s airplane toy or doing weird jobs in your house. This is no wonder as to why more and more under grads opt to study engineering instead of other courses. But of course, the materials of this kind of course is very much vast. One can be able to find a ton of reference books and textbooks that are very much associated with engineering, plus you will need to deal with the dummy guides intended for a student’s learning experience to be easier and more convenient. But because the learning are usually made by understanding how the applications are done, all of the students should be able to avail of sample questions books in order to fully learn the field, but this will just make the whole studying experience even more expensive and costly.
Since not everyone has the capacity of paying for expensive and pricey engineering books, there are websites all over the internet that can be purchased by these students at very reasonable discounts. A lot of these books are still in good condition and they are cheaper than those firsthand ones. People may also learn more about engineering through the used books that can be sold again to the very same supplier at the end of a semester or if the person is done learning, which can help you gain back a huge part of your investment. You may opt to use your computer and an internet connection to buy the books and have them delivered to your very home. If you are interested in stocking a lot of engineering books to learn more about the field, you can opt to go to an actual book shop and purchase books there instead of doing it online.
But of course, you cannot acquire every knowledge needed about engineering in just a few books. You must be able to also learn more from those engineering tutorials found on the internet to have an interest on other sub-topics. Even when you need to exert more effort to seek for other means of knowledge, the experience itself is actually very much fulfilling. To have the experience be even better, you need to also learn from those engineering videos found online to have a better knowledge about the field of study. | {
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