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Edible Art Cookie Decorating Class: Garden-Themed Cookies
Sunday May. 19th, 2019 | 1-3pm
ABOUT THE CLASS: This class will cover the basics of royal icing techniques including icing consistencies, outlining, flooding, and marbling. No prior experience or special skills are needed and all materials will be provided. Students will take home 6-8 finished cookies to enjoy, as well as recipes to make the royal icing and cookies at home. Royal icing is a special icing that bakers use made from powdered sugar, water, egg whites, and flavorings. It is easy to make, shelf-stable, and absolutely delicious. It’s also easy to work with and transforms baked cookies into unique pieces of ‘edible art’.
LOCATION: The Gallery inside The Oxbow Hotel in downtown Eau Claire, WI
PRICE: $30 per person, cash only, collected day of the event. Price includes cost of all supplies, 6-8 completed cookies to take home, cookie recipe and royal icing recipe. Gluten free cookies available upon request for $5 more.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Primrose Warner has always believed that sugar is a little bit magical. She is the owner of Ookalooka Cookies, a boutique bakery that designs custom cookies for special events. | <urn:uuid:a21d40a8-03ad-4997-972a-93f11f026545> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://theoxbowhotel.com/calendar/edible-art-cookie-decorating/ | 2019-05-25T12:13:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258003.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525104725-20190525130725-00313.warc.gz | en | 0.925109 | 277 | [
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An entertainer decided to find out what would happen if he posed as someone begging but tried to give money TO people instead of asking them for money. Here’s the video that has already gathered millions of views and tens of thousands of comments.
Comments question whether putting people in a situation where they suspect something is wrong shows their true character, and reactions to how the last encounter was handled are mixed.
Regardless, the video does raise some questions about the culture of giving and the culture of expectation. Would you accept money from a stranger in a situation like this? Why or why not? Do you give money to strangers? Why or why not?
The practice of giving to people who ask for it on the street has prompted a lot of discussion. Some say that the financial support allows them to continue in an unhealthy lifestyle. Others say that giving is beneficial to both the giver and the receiver. Some people have rules about how and when they give. Others are more spontaneous, giving when they feel moved.
Here are some links to read more on the matter:
This piece in the Atlantic explains concerns about giving cash directly: http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/03/should-you-give-money-to-homeless-people/72820/
This writer explains why he gives: http://www.businessinsider.com/why-i-give-money-to-homeless-people-2014-10
This blogger believes that your responsibility for what happens when you give money doesn’t end when it leaves your possession: http://thehomelessguy.blogspot.com/2013/08/should-people-give-money-to-panhandlers.html
Christianity Today tackled the issue from a Christian perspective: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/january/18.60.html
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The 2019 ReadBoston Storymobile application is now available!
The Storymobile program will run from July 8, 2019 – August 2, 2019.
For four weeks this summer, professional storytellers will provide children with interactive stories and every child who attends takes home a book. The goal of the program is to promote literacy activities during the summer months, a time when children are away from school and can experience an academic slide.
Questions? Please contact Sean Thimas at [email protected].
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Prevent is at the heart of the UK Government’s anti-Radicalisation strategy and is a key item on the CareSkills Safeguarding Policy. Increasingly, local authorities are requiring Care service providers with whom they contract to have an anti-Radicalisation policy in place.
CareSkills can help Care service providers to put a Prevent policy in place, or review the exiting policy if you think it needs updating. We can also help Care service providers access free Government approved and certificated Prevent training for all members of staff.
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The General Practitioners
Dr Judith Moore (F) BM MRCGP DRCOG Southampton 1985
Has an interest in Diabetes Care
Dr Ide McCarthy (F) MB BCh DCH Dip Obst Cork 1985
Dr Patrick Wills (M) MBBS AKC MSc MRCP MRCGP DGM Kings 1989
He is an Associate Specialist in Genito-Urinary Medicine and undertakes training for GP registrars and medical students.
Dr Jayne King (F) MBBS MRCGP DRCOG DCh DFFP Charing Cross 1986
Has an interest in Family Planning and Sexual Health.
Dr Myrto Kaklamanou (F) MD MRCGP Prague 2005
Has an interest in Diabetes and Elderly Care
Dr Marie Locke (F) BMBS MSc PGC DRCOG MRCGP
Dr Maria Giorgetti ( F )
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Andrea Finch, Janice McCourt, Bernadette Owen, Lois Ives & Nicola Bodrell
Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Adrienne Paget & Paula Smith
The district nursing team for Newport is based at St Mary's Hospital and can be contacted on 534323.
Denise, Christine, Lesley, Ali, Vicky, Caroline, Ann & Zoe
Holly, Jade Teresa, Taylia and Elisha
Shenya & Rachel
Lin and Darcy
General Practitioner Registrar And Students
Our practice is a training practice. Our registrars are fully qualified and have a great deal of hospital experience. Registrars are attached to our practice for 6 to 12 months and usually become General Practitioner partners after completing their training. They are at all times encouraged to seek advice when required from the practice partners.
When booking an appointment you may be asked if you would consult with one of the registrars who are excellent doctors appointed by the practice.
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Go Green! Chevy Volt with 60 miles of EV with hybrid gas engine to take you up to 300. Beautiful Pearl White with camel leather interior and Premier package. Perfect for the visitor that would like to keep green while in Miami.
60 miles of EV driving
Add optional Extras to your trip at checkout.
Return the car hassle free, without worrying about cleaning up after your trip. Does not cover upholstery cleaning, spills, stains, pet hair, or smoke removal.
Save time and make dropoff a breeze by adding this Extra, which allows you to return my car at any fuel level. Price includes up to a full tank of gas.
Child safety seat
Rear bike rack available (strap version)
Well behaved dogs welcomed, but please return the car clean. No Smoking tobacco products or green (even if the car is!)
The lord will bless this kind man for making this experience seamless as it allowed my peasantry to be masked.
Thank you. Thank. You.
The Bs real delivered. I ended up going the route of Turo due to the lack of service, and flexibility from typical car rental agencies.
As this was a business trip renting the Chevy Volt really helped drive my image and professionalLy status amongst my peers. They were impressed with me going green with this hybrid car and felt nice riding in a more personalized car. This was my first Turo experience and loved every moment of it. | <urn:uuid:a2101ff7-2ecb-4dcc-bd3f-30c5fe4d907b> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://turo.com/rentals/cars/fl/miami/chevrolet-volt/538942 | 2019-05-19T15:38:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232254889.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20190519141556-20190519163556-00513.warc.gz | en | 0.923182 | 294 | [
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Dear Digong: Please don't fail your people
Dear Mayor Duterte,
When you first gained popularity, I made an effort to understand your appeal. I interviewed lawyers, business owners, writers and employees on why you were their choice.
I appreciated your do-or-die stance, your iron fist, and your seemingly incorrigible attitude that attracted so many of our citizens to join your side. I understood the level of desperation and hopelessness that could lead a nation to find salvation in your merciless eyes.
Your associations always worried me, as well as your high regard for the source of death and suffering in our country's recent past. Your language offended me, because image or not, joke or not, no woman deserves to be spoken of in the manner you consistently do. I became concerned that your popularity would cause more men to regard women as poorly as you do.
'Kriminal lang ang pinapatay'
I always questioned how you kept your city's apparent peace and order. I worried for my friends when they didn't want to recognize the cost of keeping your city's crime rate low. "Kriminal lang talaga ang pinapatay niya," (He only kills criminals) they all said. They trust you so much to know by hearsay whether a petty thief should be executed or not, never mind that theft isn't even a capital crime.
You admitted it yourself so I know it's not a joke when you say you will dump 100,000 bodies in Manila Bay. You said you would pardon police officers for rights abuses. You said you would pardon yourself for multiple murder.
I worry when people around me believe that the "criminals" and "addicts" you promise to eliminate can't possibly be anyone they know. It bothers me more that just because they don't know these folks, that it would be okay to snuff them from society, no matter what their stories are or even if they are as young as 12 years old. It makes me nervous how you would possibly discern who is guilty or innocent on a national level without delegating this judgment to those who may not be as discriminating, conscientious, or as fair as you claim you are.
The powerful are spared
None of the people you've killed are rich or powerful. You have not condemned the Ampatuans, even if they massacred journalists and civilians, women and children. You do not vow to kill the convicted plunderers of our nation. In fact, you even promised to set them free, protect their rights to fair trial and release them on bail. You have assured these corrupt leaders the due process you couldn't offer to your own constituents.
Your people adore you.
Even when you're now facing a probe for hiding billions of pesos. Even if you're now asking to be considered innocent until proven guilty, a chance that suspected Davaoeño offenders never got under your rule.
Your supporters are becoming more brazen and sophisticated too, learning such phrases as "black propaganda," and their favorite "Bias!" without understanding that these terms also apply when you fail to listen to insight other than your own. They scour the internet for every mention of you. They threaten those who don't support you with rape or murder, following your unique brand of terror and violence.
They still worship you like a God, for you have no flaws and are the all-knowing, all-powerful savior they have been waiting for all their lives. They collect your snot and sweat as if you were a resurrected Jesus. You smirk and give in to their obsession, throwing smelly bimpos back at the elated crowd. They believe your stink will save their lives.
Ikaw na, as they would say. Your wish is their command. In the face of the most horrible and most offensive statements spewing from your mouth, to your supporters you can do no wrong. "Don't take it literally," they will say, even when you say you definitely mean it (until the next day when you say you don't). They love you because you say what you want, whenever you want, without regard for the repercussions of your statements. You are the voice they will never have - regardless of who wins the election.
Barring a sudden change of heart, your ardent supporters might very well vote you into power. Good for you! While I would accept the will of the electorate and resign myself to our fate, the idea of your leadership terrifies me.
I don't have much to lose when you begin your reign. Aside from shame for my country for electing an international embarrassment and my worry for my remaining loved ones in the Philippines, your impending presidency will not affect me as much as those whose lives are truly at stake. I am terrified by the human cost of your rise to power because it's those members of society who worship you who will be the first to be rounded up and killed if you fulfill your promises.
Lack of pretense
What I like about you is your lack of pretense. I admire your fearlessness when declaring things that are universally wrong. You promised to free Gloria Macapagal-Aroyo and Bong Revilla. You want to give the country's most cruel dictator a hero's burial. You promised a dictatorship. You promised to close Congress. You promised that you would not be impeached until the job is done.
Most of all, you promised to kill Filipinos. You vowed to have a leadership so bloody that even "God will weep" when you win.
My only hope is that you don't keep any of these promises you've explicitly stated again and again to the world. I pray that you lie when you make promises, and that only the beneficial social programs you had in your home city would be implemented nationwide. I pray that all the things you don't brag about are the ones that are true, and the ones you do talk about are all lies.
I hope you're a liar
I want you to be a liar. I want you to not keep your promises. Because I want to give those who worship you a fair chance with the prosperity they expect your regime to bring. Your supporters are not expecting to be taken from their homes the way you've rounded up the urban poor of Davao and executed them. They are not expecting to be lined up and shot for being afflicted with drug addiction, or for stealing so their families will not starve.
Your worshipers are not expecting you to turn on them while you protect the big time criminals and drug lords, this time on a national scale when you occupy the highest post in the land.
I want your devoted flock to keep loving you, even if it means my fears will be proven wrong. Even if your success confirms my paranoia, I'd rather be wrong about you because it means the ones who love you will not die.
I want to be wrong about you, Dear Leader, because it would be horrible for your cult if your track record, promises, and bloody reign proved to be right.
Even if I disagree with your supporters, even if I don't believe what you've made them believe, they are all still Filipinos. Some of them are my relatives. Some are my friends and my family's employees. Most of them are strangers I'll never encounter in my life.
But as Filipinos, whether rich, poor, educated or not, whether their existence affects me or not, whether they have committed offenses or have been victims of crimes, each and every person deserves so much more than to be uncertain about his or her life. It's difficult to envision anything more when the loss of life and the violation of basic human rights are what you are promising with your presidency.
I hope to God for the sake of our country that all of the things you've promised are lies. –Rappler.com
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¨We have so many good Amazonian friends. As practitioners of responsible tourism and conservationists, we want to continue supporting Chalalán, to which, together with America Tours, we help to become a model and an emblematic ecolodge, proving that a native community can make its private company , as has always been the case of Chalalán.¨
After 15 years, Jasmin L. Caballero (general manager of America Tours and CEO of South America Ecotravel) visited Chalalán Ecolodge (Madidi National Park) and the San José de Uchupiamonas Community. She met her alumni who participated, between 1996-1998, in intensive training courses on hostel management, cooking, basic accounting, sales and related issues, all designed and led by Jasmin, while she was tourism consultant for the Sustainable Development Project San José de Uchupiamonas. She also met Madidi park rangers and various tourism actors who supported tourism development in the Tuichi River and Bolivia.
This visit was a remembrance of what began 20 years ago in the heart of Madidi National Park. “An almost two-year intensive training and a later commercial alliance between Chalalán and America Tours SRL – without written or private agreements, were the way to the success of Chalalan” commenta Jasmin. “Without this approach, this ecotourism project would have been a truncated experiment in the difficult road of conservation and sustainable development in the region.”
By 1998, almost the end of the Chalalán development project, Jasmin and her America Tours team in La Paz, Bolivia, pioneered selling Chalalán as a new Amazon destination for medium and high-spending ecotourism markets that did not yet exist for The Bolivian Amazon. Since then and for more than 10 years, America Tours was the most important player for the final positioning of Chalalán Ecolodge, selling up to 60% of the annual arrivals to this establishment.
Before its commercial take-off, this lodge had the financial support of the Inter-American Development Bank and Conservation International, having five axes to be implemented with a budget of approximately 1.2 million dollars. From this five components, tourism was the only feasible costing 30% of that total, as reported in 1998 by reliable local leaders. ¨Chalalán never cost a million dollars as is indicated in public events and reports, and saying is far from the truth ¨ said David G. Ricalde, now marketing manager of America Tours, who was in charge of training the bilingual guides for Chalalán, and an experienced consultant that since 1984 participated and closely observed the making of more than 15 ecotourism nature lodges in the Amazon region in Peru and Bolivia, including Chalalán.
¨ To state that Chalalán cost so much, is not accurate and is very wrong, it ignores the tireless effort and talent of many locals involved, mainly women and young people seeking for opportunities, and who were not given recognition for their participation in the successful Development of Chalalán as a lodge and private company. It is annoying to read of this negligence in many consultancies reports and international studies, where wrongly it is implied that the success of Chalalán was only due to the million-dollar invested and forget to measure the great determination of women and young people from the community. The sustainable development project had other components to create, other than tourism, but these pathetically failed and nothing is mentioned about this. “, commented David.
On the other hand, Jasmin comments: “There are many untold or unknown stories about the tremendous dedication of the people of San Jose. I remember one in particular. More than one group of women who wanted to be train did not requested payment or compensation and they did it this way, unlike the men in the community that conditioned to be paid to assist to our training. Women with babies, even nursing organized themselves, leaving their homes temporarily and traveling hours down the river to attend courses about cooking, costs, cleaning and tourist operations for several weeks. These women were mothers, bridesmaids, sisters, cousins, or aunts of an enthusiastic group of young people who in parallel was trained to work as bilingual naturalist guides in Lake Chalalán. It was an overwhelming and amazing experience when they finally graduated. People like this inspire and give much hope. That is how we were able to prepare Chalalán to receive high-expenditure tourists changing the history of tourism regionally and in Bolivia as well.
America Tours hopes to continue supporting Chalalán in the search for its economic sustainability. We are proud to say that our thousands of tourists sent to the Amazon and the Bolivian pampas have generated more stable jobs for the benefit of numerous families of the San José Community, San Buenaventura, and Rurrenabaque . ¨We have so many good Amazonian friends. As practitioners of responsible tourism and conservationists, we want to continue supporting Chalalán, to which, together with America Tours, we help to become a model and emblematic ecolodge, proving that a native community can make its private company , as has always been the case of Chalalán.¨ concluded Jasmin.
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Demonetisation: video shows People loot Metro mall in Delhi, Police denies reports
A video emerged on WhatsApp shows people allegedly looting Metro mall in Seelampur
Delhi Police on Saturday denied the reports claiming people have looted Metro mall in Seelampur, Delhi, saying those are “false and baseless.”
A video showing people looting Metro mall in Delhi was doing rounds on WhatsApp earlier today.
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“It is a self-catering Mall which allows entry to card holders only and routine disbursal of stocks was being done,” Delhi Police tweeted.
News Update pic.twitter.com/YYTYs4Zfwl
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) November 12, 2016
Reports earlier said people at Bardaha village in Delhi allegedly looted groceries from the outlet in protest.
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Writer and editor: benefit or disadvantage?
EdsQ member Maggy Saldais has been combining editing and writing for decades. During that time, she has worked for a range of prominent institutional clients, including book publishers, as well as for private individuals. In between editing stints, she wrote (entirely, or as co-author, contributor or 'ghost writer') a substantial number of textbooks for Wiley and Oxford, some of which went on to become market leaders or APA award winners.
This experience has given Maggy some first-hand insights into the problems created-and advantages offered-by being both a writer and an editor. Would you like to hear more? Perhaps you, too, have had the same experience, or might like to have. Come to the first member meeting of EdsQ. All welcome!
When: Wednesday 1 February, 6.00 for 6.30 pm, till 8.00 pm
Where? The Gabba Ward Office, 2/63 Annerley Road (Cnr Crown St, Woolloongabba) - entry via rear door in parking area. Ample parking available.
Book via the IPEd Member portal.
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Friday, April 2, 2010
The Song of the Nightingale
I had planned on doing this post before I even found out it was Hans Christian Andersen's 205th birthday! Thank you, Google Icons. (Find out more about Google's tribute to Andersen at Once Upon a Blog)
Anyway, first the tale "The Nightingale."
In China, long ago, was a nightingale that sang so sweetly, it became famous throughout the land. The Emperor himself requested that the nightingale come and sing for him. Everyone was delighted, and the Emperor put the nightingale in a cage so he could hear him sing whenever he pleased. One day, the Emperor was sent a mechanical bird who would sing as a present. The true nightingale flew away.
At first, the Emperor and his court were saddened by the loss of the nightingale, but they had the mechanical bird. The people liked this even better-he would sing the same tune over and over, and whenever the people wished to hear him.
Yet, one day the Emperor fell sick. He wanted music, but the mechanical bird had grown old and barely worked anymore. Death sat on the Emperor's chest and all seemed lost.
Illustrations by Edmund Dulac
But then, the true nightingale had heard of the Emperor's plight and came to sing to him. The true song of the nightingale healed the Emperor, who was overjoyed to see his friend, but never again took advantage of him.
This is part of a video version of Stravinsky's "The Nightingale." I don't understand the significance of the visuals, I was just trying to find the part where the flute plays the part of the nightingale. I can't find one on youtube though-in the opera version, a soprano sings the nightingale's part-just after 2 minutes.
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National Academy Museum
1083 Fifth Ave. at 89th St.
Wednesday, March 14, $12, 6:30
Exhibition continues through April 29
“The Annual: 2012” at the National Academy, which usually focuses on American painting and sculpture, includes several excellent videos in this year’s exhibition, and two of the featured artists will be on hand March 14 to talk about their work. Longtime avant-garde video and performance artist Joan Jonas, who has had recent major shows at the Queens Museum of Art, MoMA, and Yvon Lambert, has been on the cutting edge for five decades. The Annual is displaying her video installation “Lines in the Sand,” a reimagining of the story of Helen of Troy inspired by H.D.’s “Tribute to Freud” and “Helen in Egypt” and transported to Las Vegas. Kate Gilmore, who was born when Jonas’s career was already in full force (in 1975), is represented at the Annual by “Break of Day,” a video in which she climbs up a white cube into which she drops pots of pink paint.
The two artists will be at the National Academy on Wednesday at 6:30 for an “Artists in Dialogue” session with moderator Marshall Price, the museum’s curator of modern and contemporary art. Future Annual programs include “On and On and On: Arlene Shechet and Faye Hirsch in Conversation” on March 28 and “Curator’s Insights” on April 11. | <urn:uuid:c83b021e-6f6d-45dd-82ad-e00d271cca56> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | http://twi-ny.com/blog/index.php/2012/03/12/artists-in-dialogue-with-joan-jonas-and-kate-gilmore/ | 2019-05-23T04:51:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257100.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20190523043611-20190523065611-00433.warc.gz | en | 0.969907 | 333 | [
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The Tuesday affirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, provided some clarity on her views, but also left some key questions only partially answered or unanswered. As a person who has devoted myself to education for over 26 years, I am concerned that this alternative will make the public education within the United States fall even further behind and become much more inequitable. The program was finally eradicated after a prolonged, brutal marketing campaign to demonize the students, the teachers and Tucson Arizona’s Mexican American group; the most recent of a protracted history of cultural genocide enacted against Mexican Individuals and indigenous individuals in the United States.
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Parental Control Review 2018 – Fortinet FortiClient
Parental Control Review 2018 for Windows
|Test Period||June 2018|
|Number of Testcases||2000|
|Online with cloud connectivity|
|False Alarm Test included|
Amongst other things, parental control software allows parents to filter out websites that their children can see, in order to avoid the children being exposed to materials the parents consider unsuitable, such as pornography, gambling or weapons.
Parental Control Certification
AV-Comparatives provides certification for parental control software. In order to be certified, a product must block at least 98% of pornographic websites, have no more than a few false alarms on child-friendly websites, and have no severe unresolved bugs (or design flaws) discovered during the review. A certification is valid for one year and vendors can apply for certification once a year.
We tested the effectiveness of the parental control software against 2,000 websites with potentially inappropriate content for children. We chose the appropriate settings for a 9-year-old girl, which would block sites relating to pornography, gambling and weapons.
We have included a short review of the product in this report, so that parents have an idea of what the product is like to use and what other features it has. Please note that certification is not affected by any of the points mentioned in the review, and is based solely on the technical test results described above.
The 2000 URLs were broken down as follows:
- Pornography: 1,600 sites displaying pornographic images and text
- Gambling: 200 sites which allow online betting
- Weapons: 200 sites selling or advertising weapons online
We additionally tested 100 obviously child-friendly websites, such as lego.com, to check for false positives.
About the product
Fortinet FortiClient is intended as a security client for businesses using Fortinet security services, although it can be used free of charge on home computers. As well as business-specific features such as secure remote access, it also includes functions such as antivirus, firewall and web content filtering (parental control) that would be valuable to home users. You can decide which components to install, so you could set up just the web-filtering component, but use e.g. Windows Firewall and a third-party antivirus solution.
Which versions of Windows does it work with?
Windows 7, 8.1, 10
What parental control features does it have?
FortiClient includes a web filter, which allows parents to block or allow specific web pages and broad categories of website. There is also a log of blocked pages, so that parents can see which blocked sites their children have tried to access.
What categories of material does it block?
Most of the website categories that parents might want to hide from their children are contained in the Adult/Mature Content group, as shown in the screenshot below. However, to ensure that all unsuitable sites are blocked, parents should ensure that the Potentially Liable group is also selected.
Installing and configuring the product
FortiClient is installed by downloading and running the installer file. You need to select Additional Security Features, Web Filtering on the Setup Type page of the wizard:
Blacklisting/whitelisting individual sites
Clicking Add in the Exclusion List section of the Web Security settings page lets you allow a specific web page in a blocked category, or vice versa:
What does the child see when a page is blocked?
Clicking Help, Technical Documentation allows you to see/download the product’s comprehensive Administration Guide. Amongst a wealth of information about the business-related functions there are simple instructions for using the web-filtering component:
FortiClient provides a very straightforward means of filtering the web content that children can see. Parents should note that settings apply to all users of the computer. When setting up the product, care needs to be taken to choose the components to install, to ensure that there is one firewall and one antivirus program on the computer.
Award levels reached in this Parental Control Review
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows reached the above requirements and therefore receives the 2018 AV-Comparatives Approved Parental Control Award.
Copyright and Disclaimer
This publication is Copyright © 2018 by AV-Comparatives ®. Any use of the results, etc. in whole or in part, is ONLY permitted after the explicit written agreement of the management board of AV-Comparatives prior to any publication. AV-Comparatives and its testers cannot be held liable for any damage or loss, which might occur as result of, or in connection with, the use of the information provided in this paper. We take every possible care to ensure the correctness of the basic data, but a liability for the correctness of the test results cannot be taken by any representative of AV-Comparatives. We do not give any guarantee of the correctness, completeness, or suitability for a specific purpose of any of the information/content provided at any given time. No one else involved in creating, producing or delivering test results shall be liable for any indirect, special or consequential damage, or loss of profits, arising out of, or related to, the use or inability to use, the services provided by the website, test documents or any related data.
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How many of you guys and gals are willing to cross the border and film in Mexico? I get amazing shooting locations and free catering here, the amount of money i save is ridiculous. Im an american citizen and I'm white and tall, why do i say this? Because its been an excuse for some actors to not want to shoot in Mexico, because they stand out because they are white. If anyone is interested in seeing what i was able to do with 500 dollar budget in Mexico(feature wise) let me know and ill send a screener. | <urn:uuid:709ef247-c9d7-4401-81ad-61546350bd6c> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting/Important-question | 2019-05-23T05:32:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257100.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20190523043611-20190523065611-00433.warc.gz | en | 0.968924 | 114 | [
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Beyond this course
We have now reached the end of Week 4, consequently the end of ‘Introduction to Process Mining with ProM’. We hope you have learned many practical skills for which you see many possible applications.
If you want to help us improve the course (or strengthen the good points), please fill in our post-course survey! This survey is a key tool for us to analyse how well this MOOC ran and what could be improved, so we appreciate your time and effort for providing us with your feedback.
Evidence your learning
Please note that you can also buy a Certificate of Achievement to prove what you’ve learned on this course.
This personalised certificate and transcript details the syllabus and learning outcomes, plus your average test score, making it ideal evidence of your continuing professional development (CPD). The Certificate comes in both printed and digital formats, so you can easily add it to your portfolio, CV or LinkedIn profile.
To be eligible, you must mark at least 90% of the steps in this course as complete and achieve an average of 70% or above across any tests.
Alternatively, you can buy a Statement of Participation as a memento of taking part.
Stay up to date with process mining
Although the course has ended, there are several ways you can stay up-to-date on the progress of process mining and its applications.
If you are interested to know more of the algorithms, other process mining techniques, and commercial tools, then the book ‘Process mining: data science in action’ by process mining godfather prof.dr.ir. W.M.P. van der Aalst is highly recommended.
Finally, if you enjoyed this course, you might be interested in one of the other courses provided by the European Data Science Acadamy (EDSA). See the EDSA courses page for an overview of the courses we offer.
We hope that you have learned a lot, and won’t stop learning.
Looking forward to meeting you ‘beyond this course’.
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Business Address: 13 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BQ, United Kingdom
VAT Number: GB 524461265
Oasys Limited is a company registered solely in England with company number 01454051
Oasys is a registered trademark of Arup Group Limited.
Date of incorporation: 15th October 1979
Bank Transfer Details
Bank details will be shown on your invoice, which is emailed to you at the time of placing an order
Oasys Ltd implements a Quality Management System (QMS) that is certified to ISO 9001. Our engineering products are designed, developed and tested in accordance with procedures set out in this QMS. The certificate of approval for our QMS can be seen here.
LS-DYNA is developed under a separate Quality Management System (QMS) to that of Oasys Ltd. For details of LS-DYNA’s QMS and its certification to ISO 9001 please email [email protected].
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This Certificate certifies that the organisation was assessed as meeting the Cyber Essentials implementation profile published in April 2014 and thus that, at the time of testing, the organisation’s ICT defences were assessed as satisfactory against commodity based cyber attack. The certificate of approval can be seen here.
Oasys has relationships with the following companies:
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Oasys and Arup have been distributing and working with LSTC for over 15 years. Oasys markets its own peripheral software, Oasys PRIMER, D3PLOT and T/HIS, all fully compatible with LSTC’s LS-DYNA, aiding speed of model preparation and interpretation of results.
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Diabetes Learning Sessions
Our Diabetes Learning Sessions are focused on learning about the disease, how it affects the body, and what changes you can make to live a fulfilling life while also living with diabetes.
Interact with a small group of patients with diabetes
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Participate in a group discussion led by a provider, diabetes educator, dietitian, pharmacist, or other care provider
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The group meets one day per month for an hour, at various locations - click here for upcoming sessions
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My earlier post about the Android 2.0 update for the HTC Droid Eris was incorrect. Verizon Wireless actually released a finite number of Android 2.1 updates for the Motorola Droid. Why not release the update to the masses? Why update in these batches? I'm really not sure, but you can read about it here (Verizon Support PDF)
Enjoy improved performance with these Android™ enhancements. Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce new software updates for your Droid by Motorola smartphone. The Droid by Motorola software version AP: ESE81/BP: C_01.3E.03P update includes numerous enhancements and improvements.
Pinch-to-zoom is now available when using the browser, Gallery, and Google Maps.™
New Weather and News application plus widget.
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New Gallery application with 3D layout. View and share photos taken with your phone and images from your online Picasa Web albums.
Live Wallpapers offer richer animated, interactive backgrounds on the home screen. Access them with a long press anywhere on the home screen. Tap Wallpapers, then Live Wallpapers.
Free Yahoo!® Mail is now supported—simply sign in with your Yahoo! email address and password.1
Google Maps update.2
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Improved pattern-lock functionality.
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What devices can I install POOZA on?
You can install POOZA on almost any smartphone or tablet, however, kids often perform better on larger tablets such as the iPad 2 or later (best option), or the 7-inch Kindle Fire (3d generation, 2013, or later).
ATTENTION ANDROID USERS: STORAGE PERMISSION IS NECESSARY FOR THE APP!
During installation select YES when asked “Allow the app to access photos, media, and files on your device?”
If you select NO, the app may freeze on the introductory screen.
I plan to purchase a tablet to administer POOZA to my child. What is the least-expensive tablet I can buy?
We recommend Kindle Fire, 7″ Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB for 49.99.
Does POOZA need WiFi to work?
You do not need WiFi to enjoy POOZA. You will only need WiFi connection when you initially download the app.
English is not my native language. Can I still use POOZA?
Yes. The methodology behind POOZA does not rely on knowledge of any particular language. POOZA is used by children all over the globe.
What age(s) is POOZA TODDLERS suited for?
POOZA was developed for children from 2 to 3 years of age.
Is there any benefit in guessing the answer?
The benefits of solving puzzles greatly diminish if a child is relying on trial-and-error as opposed to active mental simulation. Please make sure your child really thinks about the answers instead of guessing. Encourage your child to solve puzzles mentally, and only then drag the answer into position.
Why do all the answers have to be dragged into place? Why not just tap the correct answer?
All ImagiRation games involve dragging the answer into the correct position. We never use the tap interaction in our puzzle exercises. While tapping on the correct answer may be easier for a child, there are several reasons for why we decided to only use the drag-and-drop mechanism.
First, using drag-and-drop avoids accidental answers. Any unintentional touch of the screen in the area where answers are shown results in the program counting an incorrect solution. In an adaptive game environment, this may result in the erroneous reduction of a game’s difficulty level just because a child unintentionally tapped an answer on the screen.
Second, tapping the screen does not involve much effort. Children often end up intentionally tapping on all answers until the correct answer is found. Such a trial-and-error approach does not benefit a child’s cognitive development. Drag-and-drop, on the other hand, forces the child to invest a lot of his attention into holding and dragging the solution into the correct position. This provides an additional incentive to first solve puzzles mentally, and only then drag the answer into position.
Finally, drag-and-drop mechanism improves a child’s fine-motor control. Improvement of fine motor control has shown to be associated with improvements in cognitive development as well.
How can I lock my device so that my child doesn’t get distracted with other apps?
We recommend locking your device to POOZA so that your child can focus on exercises.
For iPad and iPhone:
- Launch Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
- In the Learning section, tap General > Accessibility > Guided Access. Toggle Guided Access On.
- Tap on Set Passcode and choose a passcode that only you will know. Toggle Accessibility Shortcut to Off.
Once Guided Access is enabled, if your child tries to leave the app, a banner message will appear telling them to triple-click the Home button to exit. If they don’t know the passcode, they won’t be able to exit Guided Access.
We also recommend you disable multitasking on your iPad:
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on General > Multitasking > Turn Off.
For Android smartphone and tablet:
Download Touch Lock – Toddler Lock
For Amazon Kindle Fire:
Download Kids Place – Parental Control
Are there any physical games for cognitive development that you can recommend that are well-suited for children with ASD?
Here are several physical games that we highly recommend:
- Day & Night
- Color Code
- Chocolate Fix Board Game
- hinkFun Rush Hour
- Swish Junior Card Game
- Set: The Family Game of Visual Perception
- SmartGames Bunny Peek a Boo
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If POOZA has no sound, do the following:
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Here you will find the Long Poem Jack Corrigan of poet Barcroft Henry Boake
"It's my shout this time, boys, so come along and breast the bar, And kindly mention what you're going to take; I don't feel extra thirsty, so I'll sample that ?three-star?- Now, lad! come, look alive, for goodness sake." So spake he, as he raised the brimming glass towards the light; So spake ?Long Jack,? the boldest mountaineer Who ever down from Nungar raced a ?brumby? mob in flight, Or laid a stockwhip on a stubborn steer. From Jindabyne to Providence along the Eucumbene The kindest-hearted fellow to be found; And when he crossed the saddle not a horse was ever seen That could make Jack quit his hold to seek the ground. The women smiled with pleasure, the children laughed aloud, The very dogs came barking at his feet, While outside the ?Squatter's Arms? the men came forward in a crowd To welcome Jack when he rode up the street. But though the boldest horseman who by midnight or by day E'er held a mob of cattle on a camp, There were squatters on Monaro, who had yet been known to say That Jack was an unmitigated scamp. And true it is Jack Corrigan possessed a serious fault Which caused his gentle, blue-eyed wife much grief, And many were the bitter tears she mingled with the salt With which she cured their neighbours'tend'rest beef. And often would she tearful take her smiling spouse to task, Who'd answer, as her pretty face he kissed, That a beast lost all identity when pickled in the cask, And a bullock more or less would ne'er be missed. But now as Jack stood all prepared to toss his nobbler down, A softly-murmured whisper met his ear - "I just saw Trooper Fraser get a warrant up the town, He's after you, old man: you'd better clear!" Jack never thanked the donor of this excellent advice, As the glass fell through his fingers with a crash. With a bound across the footpath, he was mounted in a trice And speeding down the roadway like a flash, While Trooper William Fraser wore a very gloomy face, As he watched his prey go flying down the road. But he settled in the saddle and prepared to give him chase, As Jack struck out a line for his abode. On the road toward the Show Ground, then, there hung a big swing-gate, Jack's filly cleared its bars in glorious style, But he held her well together, for he knew the trooper's weight Would give him distance in each mile; For Jack rode twelve stone fully, while Bill Fraser rode but nine, Sweetbriar's strength must surely soon be spent, Being grass-fed, while the trooper's chestnut horse could always dine Off oats and barley to his heart's content. And all aloud Jack cursed the day he'd ever killed a beast Or branded calf he couldn't call his own, While the hoof-strokes on the road beat out a song that never ceased To echo in his ears with mocking tone. "Three years in gaol, in gaol three years," the jeering echoes sang; The granite boulders caught the wild refrain. "A broken life, a weeping wife," 'twas thus the rhythm rang, "And a baby boy you'll never see again" ? He groaned, and then, to dull the sound, spoke loudly to the mare, And bade her never slacken in her speed. "For God's sake take me home, lass, with a little time to spare; Five minutes, at the most, is all I need - Just time to catch old Dandy, where he's munching second growth Of hay; just time to leap upon his back, And then the smartest trap who ever swore a lying oath Could never foot me down the River track." Sweetbriar pricked her ears, and shook a foam flake from her bit, As she heard his words, and doubtless caught their sense, And the rotten granite pebbles rattled round her as she lit On the homeward side the Rosedale bound'ry fence ? As they scrambled round by Locker's-Hill, Jack Corrigan looked round, And as he looked was filled with stern delight, For he saw the baldfaced chestnut struggling fiercely on the ground, Though the hill shut out the sequel from his sight; His triumph was but short, for, as he stemmed the wide morass, Where floods had muddied waters once so clear, And left the giant tussocks tangled tightly in a mass, The trooper still kept drawing on his rear; The Murrumbidgee's icy stream was widened out by flood; They swam it at the willow-shaded ford, As they passed the station buildings his long spurs were red with blood, Sweetbriar's heaving flanks were deeply scored. Her stride grew more uneven, though she answered every call, No jockey rode a better race than Jack As he eased her up the hills and pressed her onward down the fall, Round the sidlings of the Billylingra track. | <urn:uuid:c6bd3013-9a3a-4197-9901-235dc1ab9dec> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://poetandpoem.com/Barcroft-Henry-Boake/Jack-Corrigan | 2019-05-22T04:42:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256763.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20190522043027-20190522065027-00153.warc.gz | en | 0.978398 | 1,102 | [
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Shelley A. Sackett
DECEMBER 28, 2017 – SALEM – Few people outside academia realize that Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986), the iconic artist famous for paintings of enlarged flowers and New Mexico landscapes, was an accomplished seamstress who lavished as much creative juice on her self-presentation as on her work. With the opening of its multi-disciplinary exhibition, “Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style,” the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem opens the door to her closet.
O’Keeffe’s paintings are presented alongside her never before exhibited handmade garments and dozens of images of the artist taken by photographers, including her Jewish husband, Alfred Stieglitz. The show, first curated at the Brooklyn Museum by art historian Wanda M. Corn, is the first to explore how the renowned artist deliberately and adeptly shaped her public image and myth, creating her own celebrity fame.
The 125 works expand our understanding of O’Keeffe while underscoring her fierce determination to be in charge of how the world understood her identity and artistic values. The powerful public persona she created through her clothes and the way she posed for the camera unequivocally proclaimed her independence and modern, progressive lifestyle.
“O’Keeffe drew no line between the art she made and the life she lived,” Corn said. “She strove to make her life a complete work of art, each piece contributing to an aesthetic whole.”
Corn discovered O’Keeffe’s cache during a 1980 cross-country stopover in New Mexico on her way to Stanford University, where she taught art history. She visited O’Keeffe’s homes in the Southwest state at Ghost Ranch and Abiquiú, finding closets full of the artist’s clothing preserved in beautiful condition. Because most were without labels, she had to guess which ones the artist created and which she bought. Corn said if she could sit down with O’Keeffe, “My first question would be, ‘Was I right in my attributions?’”
Most of the clothes and desert artifacts now belong to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, founded the year of her death in 1986.
The provocative photographs by Stieglitz (1864-1946) dominate the exhibition’s walls at the Peabody Essex. It’s hard to imagine the different path O’Keeffe’s life might have taken had she not caught his eye in 1916, when he was 52, married, and a world-famous photographer based in New York and she was 28 and still unknown.
Instantly infatuated with O’Keeffe and her art, the son of German-Jewish immigrants wooed and won her. She moved to New York and soon, he began taking nude photographs of her, one of which hangs beside an O’Keeffe painting at the Peabody Essex exhibit. The two married in 1924. For years, Stieglitz photographed O’Keeffe obsessively, teaching her how to pose and helping make her the most photographed artist of the 20th century.
In 1927, O’Keeffe visited New Mexico and fell in love with the desert landscape. Her art and clothing would change in response to it. She lived there part of the year from 1929 on, moving there permanently after Stieglitz’s death in 1946. The younger generation of photographers who visited her in New Mexico cemented her status as a pioneer of modernism and a contemporary style icon.
Sprinkled throughout the rooms of paintings, paired clothing, and photographs at the Peabody Essex exhibit are small screen films, including fascinating home movies of O’Keeffe and Stieglitz in New York and a one-minute 1977 video portrait, the only such interview the artist granted.
One standout in the exhibition’s predominantly black and ivory palette is an orange Andy Warhol diamond-dusted print that introduces the idea of “Saint Georgia,” showing a meditative, mystical, Mother Theresa-like O’Keeffe. Another is a video of the House of Dior’s 2018 O’Keeffe-inspired cruise collection that features her signature gaucho hat.
“O’Keeffe’s aesthetic legacy of organic silhouettes, minimal ornamentation, and restrained color palettes continues to capture the popular imagination and inspire leading designers and tastemakers of today,” said Austen Barron Bailly, organizing PEM curator.
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Chile’s mining industry turns to sunlight to ease energy shortage
Miners operating in the arid north of Chile, the world’s No. 1 copper producer, regularly struggle with power supply issues, but they are about to get a solution as the Coquimbo region readies to kick off operations of the first solar plant for the mining sector in the area.
On Friday, the country’s Energy Minister Jorge Bunster will officially open the solar facility, which is expected to supply power to private gold company Minera Dayton, the main miner operating in the area, reports El Día (in Spanish).
The plant, with is also the first fully integrated photovoltaic plant in the Chilean electricity system, is expected to supply 1.26 MW to an area of 1.9 hectares and was developed by French solar energy supplier SolaireDirect in conjunction with Minera Dayton.
Currently 90% of the electricity generated in northern Chile is consumed by a steadily growing mining sector. The remaining 10% goes to residential use, businesses and the public sector.
In the past two years experts have been warning the South American nation will not be able to keep mining for the red metal, gold and other minerals it holds if it doesn’t find a solution to their pressing energy needs.
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The Cities: Skylines Campus expansion has been announced and it will be launching in just a couple of weeks! Cities: Skylines is Colossal Order’s take on the city-builder genre and it’s been steadily pumping out quality expansion packs for the last few years. It’s now time to send the kids off to college with the addition of campuses!
Unlike what your school counselor told you, there are a good few more options than attending your local state school. Universities and trade schools are available for your citizens to enjoy, and the truly desperate and/or morally depraved can opt to attend Liberal Arts school. Additionally, seven new policies, seven new achievements, and five new maps are coming along with this DLC. You’ll be able to get your hands on it soon: the Campus expansion is set to launch on Steam on May 21, 2019.
A press release from the publisher lays out the new buildings you can expect. Five different arenas for varsity sports and nine unique facilities are being added in the Cities: Skylines Campus expansion. Graduating citizens will celebrate with the appropriate ceremony. Knowing this game, it’ll probably cause the same kind of traffic jams that we’ve all had to suffer through when we attend graduations for our own friends and family.
Cities: Skylines has been pretty great about also including free content alongside their paid expansions and this one is no different. Two new library buildings, a cheese bus yellow school bus, new job titles, and some new industry policies will be added to the game in a free update sometime later in May. The game recently celebrated its four-year anniversary.
The Cities: Skylines Campus expansion will arrive on Steam for PC, Mac, and Linux on May 21, 2019, at a price of $12.99 or your regional equivalent. You can see some of the new bits and pieces in motion in the trailer for the expansion below. In the meantime, you can add the expansion to your wishlist on Steam.
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Learn and Play the Music of The Allman Brothers Band
Would you like to accurately learn and play the music of The Allman Brothers Band? At each session, participants will learn two or three songs with song specific soloing strategies and extensive jamming. Each session is two and a half hours. Each session is limited to six participants.
The objective of these workshops is for individuals to express their developing concepts and performance skills in an organized context through the use of charts that demonstrate specific song forms while learning soloing strategies that are song specific. Additionally, the workshop will foster stronger group cohesion, rhythmic synchronization, and group groove. Participants will learn how to develop their musicianship more quickly by utilizing modern technology.
I have been coordinating Allman Brothers Band Song and Jam groups since 2010. The same group of people have been getting together monthly to play and celebrate the music of the ABB. These sessions are a lot of fun. Now, through Meet Up.com, I'm looking to help more folks learn to play the music of the ABB with others.
WHO SHOULD JOIN:
This group is open to any and all instrumentalists and vocalists. Drums, bass, keys and guitarists learn to interlock and groove. Vocalists learn to place their melody into the wideness of the beat. Attention to detail is spent on tempos, grooves, and dynamics. Charts notate where in the beat the chords change. Participants learn song specific soloing strategies to develop dramatically compelling solos. Refinement of details transforms an ordinary song rendition into the highest level playing experience.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN:
The music of The Allman Brothers Band is a lot of fun to play solo and with others. However, learning the music of the ABB can be problematic because there are many versions of any single song. This is how I can help you learn. This song and jam group is organized and structured so that participants actually learn the music the way the ABB played it. The charts I use relate to specific studio and/or live performances and function as default arrangements. I learned these parts from recordings and videos of band performances. The charts are clear about song form, intros, chord progressions, turnarounds, interludes and endings. Both Duane Allman and Dicky Betts' parts will be taught. The charts demonstrate the correct rhythms, chord voicings, riffs and song form. In most cases, Berry Oakley's bass lines have been transcribed. The ABB shows that compositions may be flexible and improvisations may be structured.
Note to budding song writers and improvisers - understanding song form helps one to better develop a dramatic arc, memorize songs more easily and improves one’s ability to improvise and compose.
WHAT YOU CAN LEARN:
As we learn each song, participants will learn the correct chord progressions and song forms; the actual chord voicings; specific chord progressions used during the improv sections; slide guitar techniques; pentatonic/blues boxes for soloing; chord/scale combinations; use of chromaticism; inversion of guitar roles; use of triads; alternating triads as an improvisational tool; modal scales as an improvisational tool; variations on tone production through the use of hybrid picking; and rhythm guitar adaptations of keyboard parts using two and three-note voicings with palm muting techniques.
As the group coordinator, I will discuss how to build solos and the group will jam on those songs. This is an opportunity to master your soloing skills. However, there is no obligation to improvise. There won’t be any pressure to do so. People may simply strum along and enjoy that participation.
Although actual songs that the group covers is at the coordinator's discretion, group suggestions play a big part. In previous sessions we have learned and jammed on many songs including: Staesboro Blues, Trouble No More, Don't Keep me Wonderin', Done Somebody Wrong, One Way Out, Ain't Wastin' Time No More, Dreams, Blue Sky, Hot 'Lanta, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Little Martha, Midnight Rider, Mountain Jam, Stormy Monday, Whipping Post, You Don't Love Me and others.
ABOUT THE COORDINATOR:
I am a professional musician with over 40 years experience. I began playing the guitar at four years old and performing professionally at 15. I've performed all over the world at countless venues and festivals. Additionally, I teach privately and at a variety of music schools. As a performer and recording artist I play many styles of music including rock, blues, jazz and folk. | <urn:uuid:9bf38924-8c83-4554-8b09-0db3e5b182f9> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://www.meetup.com/New-York-City-Allman-Brothers-Band-Song-and-Jam/ | 2019-05-25T20:02:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258439.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525184948-20190525210948-00073.warc.gz | en | 0.920904 | 958 | [
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Holiday Classes: Arts, Crafts, Cooking, and More!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a gingerbread house from scratch? Paint the perfect Santa? Make gifts for loved ones? Or make beautiful holiday centerpieces or wreaths? These classes are perfect to get your holiday DIY game on!
KC Pinterest Parties offers special classes all season long to make your dream Pinterest projects a reality! You may attend one of their public programs or organize a group for your own custom party or class!
The Thirsty Palette (11958 Roe Ave, Overland Park, KS) is Johnson County's painting party hotspot, allowing people with no painting experience to create their very own “intoxicating art!” Thirsty Palette offers both public sessions and private parties no min number required.
Paint Glaze & Fire (12683 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS) is a paint-your-own-pottery shop with special events throughout the holiday season including Paint Me a Story, Family Nights, and specials. Paint ornaments, mugs, and gifts for your friends and family. They also offer a variety of ornament kits for parties at your home, office or school. And, studio Fees are always ½ price Tuesday – Thursday and Friday when kids are out of school.
2018 Special Holiday Events at Paint Glaze & Fire include:
- Holiday Open House, Saturday, November 17, 9 AM – 6 PM. Santa will be making a special appearance and available for photos and making hand print plates.
- Holiday Clay Hand Prints special on November 21 and November 23
- Coil Christmas Tree, Nov. 20 from 4:15-6:15pm, Nov. 21 from 10:30-12:15 for Ages 10 & up. $25/ea. Class Fee includes: Hot cocoa and a sugar cookie, 2 full size coil trees, one small ruffle tree
- Canvas Christmas Tree Class, Dec. 2 from 2-5pm for ages 18+. $32/ea, $27/when registering online with a friend. Join us Sunday after for this holiday canvas project, with step-by-step instructions. Enjoy complimentary light appetizers & 50% off drinks – a great time to try a peppermint mocha! SAVE $5.00 EACH when you register with a friend. Space limited. Call to reserve your spot at 913.661.2529.
Paint Me a Story at Paint Glaze & Fire. Every other Friday (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM) and a few Tuesday Evenings (6 PM - 7 PM) paint a special pottery project that goes along with a favorite children's book. $15.00 includes ceramic piece & snack, $13.00 for additional siblings. Ages 2 - 6. Space limited. Holiday themed storytimes for 2018:
- November 23, Sneezy the Snowman, B-R-R-R-R! AH-CHOO! Sneezy the Snowman is cold, cold, cold. To warm up, he drinks cocoa, sits in a hot tub, stands near a warm fire–and melts! But the children know just what to do to build him up again–and make him feel "just right". Project: Snowman Figurine or Foot Print Snowmen on Salad or Dinner Plate*
- December 4, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, In this rockin' spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do. Project: Moose*
- December 7, Same As Tuesday, December 4th.
Ceramic Cafe (9510 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS). Clay building, ceramic painting, and glass fusing are all offered at Ceramic Cafe. Enjoy Creative Storytime for little ones, special classes or their walk-in programs to make gifts and holiday decorations.
Creative Story Time at Ceramic Cafe on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30am. $12/ea with Tax. Enjoy a story, paint something to go along with the story, then have a snack! Holiday Themed storytimes for 2018:
- 11/27 & 11/30 “Olive the Other Reindeer” by Vivian Walsh and J. Otto Seibold Reindeer Ornament or Plate
- 12/04 & 12/07 “Alfie the Christmas Tree” by John Denver Christmas Tree Plate
- 12/11 & 12/14 “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” by Iza Trapani Star Ornament
- 12/18 & 12/21 “The Gingerbread Man” illustrated by Karen Schmidt Bite Me Ornament
- 12/28 “Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups” by Tadgh Bentley Penguin Figurine
Clay Spiral Trees Kids Night Out Nov. 9 at Ceramic Cafe. $32.50/ea. Make Clay Spiral Christmas Trees or Unicorn Horns, hang out and enjoy pizza and soda pop. Call 913.383.0222 to register.
Clay Tree Class at Ceramic Cafe Nov. 16 at 6pm at Ceramic Cafe. These trees are great because they are so fun to make and so easy! You can even turn it into a votive! Ceramic Cafe will share our tips and tricks with a step-by-step class. Call 913.383.0222 to sign up. Class fee: $24
Breakfast with Santa at Ceramic Cafe Dec. 2 (3 sessions available: 9:00am 9:45am 10:00am) at Ceramic Cafe. Enjoy breakfast and a morning of pottery painting with him! You'll get a photo opportunity and a chance to just hang out with ole' Kris Kringle! Make a Santa ornament with your child's hand (snowman footprint for infants), a special ornament to paint, a photo station with Santa, and a continental breakfast that will be refreshed at the beginning of each session! The price for this event is $35 for one child and $15 for each additional child. Must call ahead to sign-up and reserve your space at the time slot of your choice. Price includes clay hand/footprint ornament, ornament painting, breakfast, and a chance to chat with Santa! Signups will begin November 1st! Call 913.383.0222 to sign up.
Nov. 16 – 18, Family Tree Nursery Locations across the Metro. Create a fabulous holiday container starting at $39.99. Every November we transform our garden centers into magical winter wonderlands lined with forests of decorated trees. lights, decorations, and holiday gifts.
Year-round, Kaleidoscope 2500 Grand, Kansas City, MO. Hallmark's Kaleidoscope is a FREE hands-on art center for children that family's may enjoy year-round, but it is especially magical at Christmastime. They offer free walk-in sessions throughout the day. You'll want to check their calendar for times. Tip: Plan on attending the earliest session possible for the smallest crowds. Children love Kaleidoscope where creativity and imagination play in Kaleidoscope's magical hands-on world where children create masterpieces with super cool, super fun supplies, in a super amazing atmosphere all thanks to Hallmark. This is truly one of Kansas City's BEST family-friendly attractions!
The Nelson-Atkins is hosting several hands-on art classes this holiday season for all ages, from young children to adults. Learn to make holiday gifts for your friends and loved ones. Register online.
Nov. 10 from 9:30am-Noon, Johnson County K-State Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe, KS. $15/ea ages 7-12. This class will cover delicious recipes, food safety, basic cooking skills and nutrition.
Various dates and times at Mid-Continent Public Libraries. Join an award-winning culinary team to learn how to make mouth-watering, made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls. Registration Required.
- Nov. 3 from 3-4pm at Camden Point Branch
- Nov. 6 from 7-8pm at Raytown Branch
- Nov. 17 from 3-4pm at North Independence
- Dec. 3 from 7-8pm at Liberty Branch
- Dec. 11 from 11am-Noon at Grain Valley Branch
- Dec. 13 from 7-8pm at Smithville Branch
- Dec. 15 from 2-3pm at Lee's Summit Branch
- Jan. 10 from 7-8pm at Blue Springs South Branch
- Jan. 12 from 2-3pm at Blue Springs South Branch
Various dates and times at Mid-Continent Public Libraries. Get a head start on gifts for Christmas by turning leftover fabric into easy-to-sew, festive holiday table decorations. There is a $10 hands-on materials fee, or you can find the supply list online. Registration Required.
- Nov. 14 from 4:30-5:30pm at Grandview Branch
- Dec. 4 from 6:30-7:30pm at Blues Springs South Branch
- Dec. 11 from 6:30-7:30pm at Grain Valley Branch
- Dec. 13 from 6:30-7:30pm at Blues Springs North Branch
FREE Various dates and times at Mid-Continent Public Libraries. Design and create your own wrapping paper using traditional linoleum block printing techniques. Registration Required.
- Nov. 1 from 6:30-8:30pm at Liberty Branch
- Nov. 3 from 2-4pm at Riverside Branch
- Nov. 28 from 6:30-8:30pm at Lee's Summit Branch
Nov. 23 from 10am-4pm at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (5235 Oak St., Kansas City, MO). Gather your family and friends for a post-Turkey Day visit to T/m. Enjoy reminiscing about childhood toys you once found under the Christmas tree and be mesmerized by the incredible detail in fine-scale miniature works of art. Then, create your tiny tinsel Christmas tree—complete with a miniature ornaments—in a family-friendly craft workshop.
Various dates and times at Annedore's Fine Chocolates 5000 State Line Rd, Westwood Hills, KS. Bring the kids and watch them build their very own winter wonderland. Also, this year they're offering adult only gingerbread workshops for big kids who like to decorate gingerbread houses! They’ll provide pre-made gingerbread, icing and Iots and lots of candy. They’ll be serving hot chocolate in a fun, festive atmosphere. Workshop Fee: $50.00 per house. Register in advance online.
2018 Class Schedule:
- *Friday, December 7 – 7:00pm (*Over 18)
- Saturday, December 8 – 10:00am, 2:00pm, 6:00pm
- Sunday, December 9 – 1:00pm, 4:00pm
- *Friday, December 14 – 7:00pm (*Over 18)
- Saturday, December 15 – 10:00am, 2:00pm, 6:00pm
- Sunday, December 16 – 1:00pm, 4:00pm
Various dates and times at Mid-Continent Public Libraries. Join Tina Gatewood for this two week class as she shows us how to make this adorable snowman out of beads. There is a one-time hands-on materials fee $12. Registration Required.
- Dec. 1 & 8 from 6:30-8pm at Claycomo Branch
- Dec. 3 & 10 from 6:30-8pm at Oak Grove Branch
- Dec. 4 & 11 from 6:30-8pm at Kearney Branch
- Jan. 22 & 29 from 6:30-8pm at North Oak Branch
FREE Various dates and times at Mid-Continent Public Libraries. If you think the Christmas season doesn’t last nearly long enough, you might consider celebrating in Latin America where the holiday doesn’t stop. Registration Required.
- Dec. 1 from 2:30-4pm at Parkville Branch
- Dec. 8 from 3-4:30pm at North Independence Branch
Dec. 2, Weston Orchard & Vineyard 18545 Co Rd H, Weston, MO. Make your own live cedar wreath to display this holiday on your front door. All supplies (frames, cedar, wire, pinecones, and ribbon for handmade bows) and instruction will be provided. Cost is $20 and reservations are required. You will receive a $5 program discount for a $20 Orchard purchase made during the event. To register, sign up at the orchard or call Kelly at 253-549-8629.
FREE Various dates and times at Mid-Continent Public Libraries. Learn this 4th Century paper art and give it a Christmas twist. You will be amazed at what you can create with this form of art that combines the folding of origami with papercutting techniques. Registration Required.
- Dec. 6 from 4:30-5:30pm at Parkville Branch
- Dec. 12 from 2-3pm at Boardwalk Branch
- Dec. 18 from 5:30-6:30pm at Grandview Branch
FREE Nov. 24 from 9am-Noon, Home Depot Locations Across the Metro. Run, run, run as fast as you can to this hands-on holiday workshop where you and your child can assemble a gingerbread picture frame that doubles as a Christmas ornament. Perfect for gifting or adding to the family’s heirloom holiday decor. Once the picture frame is built, your child can decorate it with paint and holiday stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin.
FREE at Johnson County Libraries Each participant will build a simple gingerbread house where they can hang out with their gingerbread friend. For children with a caregiver. Space is limited; register online or call 913.826.4600.
- Dec. 1 from 10am-Noon, Shawnee Library, 13811 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS
- Dec. 1 from 10am-Noon, Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Merriam, KS.
- Dec. 8 from 9:30am-Noon, Monticello Library, 22435 W. 66th St, Shawnee, KS.
FREE Dec. 1 from 10–11:30 AM or 1–2:30 PM at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center (1401 NW Park Rd., Blue Springs, MO). Registration required on-line beginning November 1 (adults) Celebrate the season by crafting a natural wreath! Evergreens, pine cones and many other natural trimmings will be provided. Please bring a small wire or grape vine wreath as a base for your creation and any additional special decorations you wish to include.
FREE Dec. 1 from 10am-1pm, Anita Gorman Discovery Center (4750 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO). Walk-in (all ages) Members from the Kansas City Fiber Group will be hosting hands-on fiber activities and demonstrations of different fiber techniques. Diverse techniques such as felting, crochet, weaving, hand stitching, collage, surface design and encaustic to create works reflecting on the environment will be demonstrated. You will also have an opportunity to meet the artists and discover the beauty of this unique exhibit.
Dec. 5 from 6:30-8pm, Vesper Hall, 400 NW Vesper Street, Blue Springs, MO. $20 PER WREATH. It’s time to decorate! We’ll provide the Grapevine wreath base, natural cedar, Juniper and craft embellishments. All you have to do is provide the creativity.
Dec. 8 from 10am-Noon, Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary, 407 N. La Frenz Rd, Liberty, MO. $20/wreath Members: $12/wreath. There’s nothing like the smell of a natural winter wreath! Bring your favorite decorations or use some of ours to create the perfect holiday wreath. We will supply the wreath frame, cedar boughs, ribbons and natural decorations like holly, pine cones and acorns. Please call to register 816.781.8598.
Dec. 9 at Gilded Lily 612 E 135th St, Kansas City, MO. As a purveyor of so many incredible lines of tea, Gilded Lily is happy to host afternoon tea parties throughout the year. To join us, each party attendee must pay a small fee of $35. This fee covers your tea paired with sweets and savories and the additional option of champagne and sherry. During each party, we discuss the tea we are drinking, tea etiquette and customs, and the history of tea. Each attendee will also receive a special gift bag for joining us! Tickets can be purchased through our website.
FREE with donation Dec. 9 from 10am-1pm at Code Ninjas 3622 W 135th St., Leawood, KS. Celebrate Computer Science Education Week and the holidays with Code Ninjas! Join our Holiday Hack-A-Thon, where kids will hone their game building, coding, and teamwork skills using Scratch.® You could win amazing prizes both locally and nationally! Compete with other coders in a race to create the coolest game! Holiday Hack-A-Thon is a public event held at Code Ninjas Centers nationwide. Each team will consist of two coders. Participants will have 1.5 hours to create a new game with presentation and prizes to follow. You are not required to be a student at Code Ninjas to participate. Children must be ages 7-14 and have some experience with Scratch to participate. All games will be built in Scratch. First place winner from each center will be reviewed by Code Ninjas Headquarters. The TOP three games will win amazing prizes! The Grand Prize is a PREMIUM GAMING LAPTOP! COST PER CODER: Participation is free with wrapped technology toy for local charity. Because of limited spacing, you will need prior registration for this event.
Dec. 12 from 10-11am, Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary, 407 N. La Frenz Rd, Liberty, MO. What is a partridge and why is it in a pear tree? Do all reindeer have antlers? Join us as we learn about some of the animals found in the songs and stories of Christmastime. Limit 15 children. Please call to register 816.781.8598. Family Fee: $5/child or $10/family Members: $3/child or $5/family
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A.D. Carson read his first poetry book as a fourth-grader in central Illinois, when he asked his teacher if he could make his writing assignment rhyme.
Decades later, Carson – now a University of Virginia professor of hip-hop and a prolific rapper – still loves writing rhymes.
“Writing is how I feel my way through new spaces,” Carson said, speaking shortly after moving to Charlottesville from Clemson, South Carolina, where he earned his Ph.D. from Clemson University. “I have been here for a week and recorded two pieces already.”
It was Carson’s writing – and his talent for crafting compelling rap lyrics – that led him to create arguably the most unique dissertation in Clemson history, and one that garnered media attention worldwide. Instead of a typical dissertation – pages and pages of text and citations – Carson wrote, performed and produced a 34-song rap album, “Owning My Masters: The Rhetorics of Rhymes & Revolutions.”
Tracks on the album – which begins with a riff on the Confederate anthem “Dixie,” before launching into raps weaving together history, literature, art and current events – have attracted tens of thousands of YouTube viewers, more than 60,000 listeners on SoundCloud and more than half-a-million hits on Facebook. The quality impressed faculty members in Carson’s rhetorics, communication and information design doctoral program, and ultimately caught the attention of faculty members in UVA’s McIntire Department of Music. Carson was hired as an Assistant Professor of Hip-Hop and the Global South this spring. His appointment builds on the legacy of Kyra Gaunt, a former professor of ethnomusicology at UVA from 1996 to 2002, who helped pioneer hip-hop studies at UVA and nationwide.
1998 music graduate Erik Nielson, called Gaunt "one of the forerunners of hip-hop scholarship." UVA, he said, gave her research an early platform.
"Her scholarship really helped redefine what hip-hop is and revealed the role that women and girls play in the importance of hip-hop," said Nielson, who now teaches hip-hop at the University of Richmond.
Gaunt, now about to join the faculty at the University of Albany, taught classes on African-American popular music, particularly focusing on the art of deejaying and the dance culture that came with hip-hop music. She often brought local DJs in to perform for students, and wrote about her class for a top academic journal, Musical Quarterly, sharing her innovative approach. It struck a nerve at UVA, attracting nearly 100 students just in her first semester.
"I believe I set a precedent of immersing yourself in the firsthand, personal study of making music, making hip-hop, as opposed to simply studying the lyrics," Gaunt said. She said she had followed Carson's work at Clemson closely, and was glad to see him choose UVA.
"Those of us in hip-hop were very excited to see what he has done," she said. "Having him at UVA will be such a draw for students who are musically inclined and also want to get a Ph.D. studying hip-hop. Perhaps it will send a ripple through music departments throughout the country."
Current faculty members are eager to see what Carson will add to Gaunt's legacy.
“Hip-hop is arguably the most important and of-the-moment form of popular music worldwide. We were looking to fill a space in our department that our students had expressed a lot of interest in,” said associate professor Ted Coffey, who chaired the search committee that selected Carson. “We had a lot of excellent candidates, but we were really excited about what A.D. could add to all three of our department’s focus areas: scholarship, composition and performance.”
The committee, Coffey said, was also very impressed by the dissertation, the first of its kind they had ever seen.
Just as dissertation essays quote from literary or historical texts, Carson quotes the sounds and people that inspire him with lyrics, sound clips and ideas from figures like novelists Ralph Ellison, Sylvia Wynter and James Baldwin, activists like Malcolm X and hip-hop artists like Jay Electronica and Curren$y.
“I imagine standing in a cipher with all of these literary and scholarly greats,” Carson said. “They have offered up all of these words and ideas, and you can kind of snatch lines out of the air and speak back to them.”
He also captured the raw emotion and tension of events that dominated news headlines as he wrote. The timeline Carson created to accompany his thesis is a laundry list of recent tragedies. There are lists of black men and boys killed by police; reminders of mass shootings in Orlando, Charleston and too many other cities; and records of racially charged incidents on Clemson’s campus, from a December 2014 “Cripmas” gang-themed fraternity party to debates about Confederate memorials and monuments.
“It was almost like a sensory overload, with all of these events and information coming from all directions,” he said. “The only thing I knew to do was write rhymes about it.”
This year, Carson will teach three classes at UVA: two writing and composition classes and one class, “The Black Voice,” exploring the expression and repression of black voices in America. Just as he did at Clemson, he wants to do what academia is supposed to do best: start an honest conversation.
Hip-Hop: No Translation Needed
Though hip-hop has long been a subject of academic study, with professors and students examining and expounding upon its history and cultural significance, Carson said, even among the great work many scholars are doing in the field, hip-hop presented in academia risks being translated or sanitized in some way.
“It is something I have felt sitting in a classroom, where there is a conversation going on and I have an example to contribute,” he said. “Quite literally, what would happen is I would make a statement and then someone else would rephrase my statement so that it was more legible or familiar to people in the room.”
Occasionally, he said, he has been asked to restate his rap lyrics “in plain English.”
“Rap music in America, for the most part, is already written in the language that most of us speak,” he said. “Maybe, instead of asking for a translation, the best response is to re-read it, try to listen more intently and try to empathize and understand where the artist is coming from.”
That’s why Carson chose to submit his dissertation as an album, keeping the raps in their raw form.
“I wanted to resist that urge and call into question the necessity for translation, because I don’t think it is necessary in most cases,” he said.
Similarly, Carson’s lyrics do not shy away from or disguise the issues and events weighing on his mind. While at Clemson, Carson was a vocal participant in campus sit-ins, vigils and conversations about racism and race relations.
He captured the emotion of those efforts in one of his tracks, “See the Stripes.” The song, playing on the black stripes of Clemson’s tiger mascot, spawned an eponymous campus-wide campaign raising awareness of the legacy of slavery and black history at Clemson.
One lyric reads: “And I say/The Tiger cannot survive without its stripes./We cannot ignore/the troubling history that brought us to this,/our glorious institution/with its memorials and monuments to ‘honorable’ men,/and call ourselves a family/And we’re damned if we think we’re doing ourselves any favors/coloring the history one hue.”
Bringing hip-hop directly on campus, Carson said, allows more voices to be heard.
“Hip-hop presents work in a particular voice, in a particular way,” he said. “There might be people who refuse it as a serious course of study, but when they do that, I think they are reproducing, on some level, the problem that we have going on all across the country, of favoring certain voices over others.”
At Clemson and now at UVA, Carson wants his work and his actions to shed light on all of that history, to bring in more and more voices and to start conversations among faculty members, students and the public – even when those conversations might be awkward or painful.
The Conversation Continues in Charlottesville
Carson moved to Charlottesville just a few days after a May 13 white supremacist rally in Lee Park, which was widely condemned by city leaders.
That rally, Carson said, was a reminder of the importance of having honest, open and difficult dialogue about the state of race relations in the United States and the obstacles that stand in the way of improvement, whether systemic discrimination or extremism like that on display at Lee Park.
“It seems to me that UVA has approached this position and these conversations with a desire to be pushed in ways that might be uncomfortable, but that will help us be able to have the conversations we need to have, which is what I am interested in,” he said. “My work is what it is, and it is going to challenge what it will challenge.”
When he first heard about the UVA job posting, seeking a professor of hip-hop, Carson said it seemed tailor-made for him.
“I had several people send me the job posting out of the blue, because it seemed so specific to what I do,” he said. “To me, it was preferable to any other opportunity I saw.”
Coffey’s faculty search team agreed.
“It’s a different, more enriching experience to learn from someone who is deeply embedded in their field, as A.D. is with hip-hop,” Coffey said. “We are really excited about who he is and the ideological work that he will be doing, teaching hip-hop from the point of view of a practitioner.”
Carson hopes to serve as a center of gravity for UVA students already composing and producing hip-hop around Grounds, building on momentum from hip-hop great 9th Wonder’s visit to UVA in March.
“There is already a hip-hop community at UVA, but it is fractured in some ways, with many students not knowing about the work other students are doing,” Carson said. “Having this professorship will help those students come together.”
He plans to offer weekly listening and writing labs, where people across the UVA community can listen to one another’s work and offer feedback. Eventually, he said, he would love to advise undergraduate and graduate students interested in producing work like his own dissertation.
“I wanted my project to create a point of reference for other students who wanted to present their work in less-traditional ways,” he said. “Ultimately, I want to bring the hip-hop that I love, that I create – that I am – into academia and hopefully provide access for other folks who see themselves in those kind of expressions.”
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Did you succeed or did you fail?
Did you ever reach your destiny?"
It seems like a lot of songs, particularly in Country Music, involve a character, usually the narrator, talking to an elderly man. Why is this such a recurring theme?
Well, when someone's been around long enough to be described as "old", they've had a lot of life experience, and usually can impart good advice to the listener. Often, the person he's talking to will ponder over his advice, perhaps deciding to change his own life based on it.
A variant often seen in older music (as in, from the Middle Ages onwards) has the old man be the main character (usually the daughter)'s father, disagreeing about an Arranged Marriage or the Overprotective Dad preventing a marriage.
Songs that include this:
- "People are Crazy" by Billy Currington is about the narrator going to a bar, and meeting an old man. The two talk for hours like old friends, and after that they never speak again. The old man dies, and it turns out he's a millionaire that has decided to leave his fortune to the younger man instead of his own kids.
- In Craig Morgan's "This Ain't Nothin'", a reporter asks an old man what he plans to do after a tornado destroyed his entire home. The old man tells him that a destroyed house is nothing that money can't replace - at age 8 he lost his father; in Vietnam he lost his brother, his best friend, and his left hand; and last year his wife of fifty years died - so a ruined house is nothing.
- In Love and Theft's "Can't Go Back", in the first verse, the narrator mentions that he meets an old man by the side of the road, and offers to drive him home, and the old man tells him that the world's living in sin, and you might want peace and understanding and harmony again, but you can't go back to where you've never been.
- In "The Good Stuff" by Kenny Chesney, after the narrator fights with his significant other, he goes to a bar and asks for "the good stuff". The old barkeep tells him that "the good stuff" is kissing your girlfriend, marrying her and seeing her hold your baby girl, and being there to hold her hand as she dies.
- Another Kenny Chesney song, "Don't Blink" is about a 102-year-old man being interviewed; he is asked about the secret to life. He advises the viewers "don't blink", because life goes by so fast. The narrator, who saw this on television, decides to slow down and enjoy life more.
- In Phil Vassar's "Don't Miss Your Life", the narrator is on a plane working. The older man next to him says he used to be the same way, but then he missed all the important events in his kids' life. The narrator decides that as soon as the plane lands, he'll buy a ticket to go back home.
- In "Waitin' On A Woman" by Brad Paisley, the narrator's waiting for his wife, and an old man sits down next to him and tells him affectionately how he's always waiting for his own wife, and he doesn't mind, and if he's the first to go, he'll still be waiting for her and won't mind how long she takes. Paisley even re-released the song with Andy Griffith spliced in for the old man's parts, and this version was used in the music video (see above).
- Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" is about the narrator speaking to an older man on a train. The older man gives him advice about life, comparing life to a game of cards.
- "Old Man and Me" by Hootie & the Blowfish is about the narrator speaking to an old man, who talks about his life and wonders who will walk with him in Heaven.
- In "Minutes to Memories" by John Mellencamp, an old man on a bus speaks to the young man next to him. He advises him to live an honest life, being tough and being the best he can be. Toward the end of the song, it is revealed that the young man is the narrator, and that he's found that the old man's advice helped, so he's passing it on too.
- "Love, Me" by Collin Raye is about the narrator's grandfather talking about his relationship with the narrator's grandmother, hours before she dies.
- "You Are Old, Father William" is a Lewis Carroll poem written into the narrative of Alice in Wonderland. It involves a young man questioning his father's silly, age-inappropriate behaviors. (It's also a parody of a long-forgotten moralizing poem by Robert Southey, "The Old Man's Comforts and How He Gained Them.") The poem was turned into a song by They Might Be Giants for the soundtrack to the 2010 Tim Burton film adaptation. Sammy Davis Jr. also performed it as a song in the 1985 TV musical version of Alice in Wonderland.
- "Old Man" by Neil Young is about a young man telling an old man that they're not that different.
- Tom T. Hall's "Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine" is an old man's view on the three worthwhile things in life.
- Hall's later hit "Faster Horses (The Cowboy and The Poet)" is almost a parody of this concept, with the Old Man boiling life down to "faster horses, younger women, older whiskey and more money", then drawing a gun on the narrator when he objects.
- "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Iron Maiden is based on the classic Samuel Taylor Coleridge epic poem where an old man's penance is to tell his bizarre supernatural tale of survival on the high seas to various individuals, in this case he stops a guest on their way to a wedding and mesmerizes them with his strange story.
- "Can I Play With Madness", also by Iron Maiden, recounts a conversation between a young man struggling with nightmarish visions and an old prophet.
- "The Mollusk" by Ween doesn't explicitly mention the age of the wise person speaking to the child about his newfound invertebrate...but from the context he is much older and experienced in the ways of questionably factual marine life knowledge.
- Some examples of the last type of song - a daughter speaking with her father - include La Bella Franschescina and Mon Pere Mariez-Moi Donc.
- A subversion in "Africa" by Toto: the narrator stops an old man specifically because he wanted a conversation, but the man didn't say anything.
- Parodied in "Old Blevins" by The Austin Lounge Lizards. The song starts out sounding like it is going to be a standard "old man in a bar offers young man advice" song, but most of Blevins' dialogue is just "Blah Blah Blah" and the singer realizes that if he doesn't patch things up with his girl, he might end up just like Old Blevins.
- "Old Man" on the 1967 Forever Changes album by Love is this trope to a "T".
- "Slip On By" by Austin Webb is similar in subject matter to "Don't Blink" by Kenny Chesney, mentioned above.
- "Oddfellows Local 151" by R.E.M. is a parody of this; PeeWee, the protagonist, sits behind the firehouse to preach his wisdom to people, but he keeps falling over (it's implied that he's drunk) and the only people there to listen to him are a boy and girl who have to drag him away to clean him up.
- "Mr Bojangles" by Jerry Jeff Walker; Mr Bojangles (not Bill "Bojangles" Robinson) is a silver-haired man the singer meets in a jail cell, who talks about his life as a Street Performer, and demonstrates his dance moves.
- The bulk of the narrative in Ragged Old Flag consists of an old man on a park bench speaking to the narrator, using a worn-out American flag as a metaphor for the country: distressed by years of war and conflict, but still waving proudly.
- "Chiseled in Stone" by Vern Gosdin is the story of an encounter with an old man in a bar, where narrator has gone after a fight with his lover. The old man tells the younger how lucky he is to have someone to go home to, revealing that his wife had passed away. The conversation inspires the narrator to buy flowers and reconcile.
- "Tattoos and Scars" by Montogomery Gentry is also about two men in a bar. The young man enters and shows off his tattoos, telling stories about where he got them. The old man then displays his scars, which are all from a much harder life, including fighting in a war.
- Father and Son by Cat Stevens is about a father passing down some life advice to his son who is about to move away.
- A variation in "A Pair Of Brown Eyes" by The Pogues: The narrator is getting his ear talked off by an old war veteran, and trying to ignore him to focus on his own problems.
- When he did a country album, naturally Voltaire had to do one. We got When You're Dead.
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a bit early.
This one is courtesy of Julie over at Distant Pickles.
She put a call out this summer for pattern testers.
Being the endless student that I am I was super excited for a chance to practice sewing curves.
Plus, her pattern looked ubercool. Hey, it's called Mod Pop, so how couldn't it be?!
Luckily, she picked me to test it.
Here is my version:
I did the smallest version because my friends/colleagues just keep on having babies lately. I seriously can't keep up. So the next one born will get this one. (I still have to quilt it and bind it. School set up has been getting in the way.)
The darker khaki bits were chosen to look cool and...um...because I ran out of the lighter khaki.
The Pirate may or may not be lobbying for a bigger one in other colors.
It was a lot of fun to make. I went with the pin the heck out of it method. I'd be interested in trying the no pin version of curve piecing, but I wanted to go with what I was sure would work.
Julie is awesome-sauce. She's letting me GIVE A COPY OF HER PATTERN AWAY!!!
Oh, my 38th birthday is Sunday. So...I'm going to leave the giveaway open until Sunday night, post bday celebration...which won't be too too late because school starts next week.
Here's how to win: Just leave me a comment. I'd love it if you follow me, but I'm not going to make it a requirement. I promise I usually sew more...it's just that school prep is frankly kicking my ass. (Almost literally. I had to sit on an ice pack because my left hip is crankypants right now, even after the chiro.) Please make sure I have way to contact you if you win.
Oh, and iffen you JUST CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS PATTERN or you don't win, you can purchase it over at Craftsy.
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The Sutherland and Hebrides-based producer, which grows around 5,000 tonnes of salmon annually and employs 115 people, was one of five finalists. Top spot went to Country Puddings, a business founded by a farmer’s wife in Dacre, near Penrith, Cumbria 18 years ago.
Loch Duart managing director Alban Denton, who picked up the company’s prize at an awards ceremony in Bolton, Lancashhire last night, said: “It’s great for Loch Duart to be named runner-up at the Best Rural Food Business Award.
“Our efforts to raise extraordinary salmon are completely wrapped up in being located in the Highlands and Islands. The beautiful rural environment we work in and the wonderful people who live and work in this area are central to Loch Duart’s success.
“I’d like to congratulate all the great businesses recognised at the awards.”
In June Loch Duart was placed at number 78 in the annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table, making it fourth among the 10 Scottish-headquartered companies who made the list. Earlier in the year, the company was named a BDO Profit Track 100 company in the Sunday Times list.
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“We should stop thinking in terms of work-life balance. Work-life balance is a concept that has us simply lashing ourselves on the back […] In the ensuing exhaustion we ultimately give up on one of them to gain an easier life.”
A few years ago, I was visiting colleagues in Bangalore when the subject of work-life balance in Silicon Valley came up. My colleagues asked how entrepreneurs maintain a healthy work-life balance when most startups require 12+ hours days. My overly simplistic answer was that they don’t.
In my experience, most entrepreneurs have given up on work-life balance and instead rely on work-life integration. It’s why romantic relationships with co-workers are so common at early-stage companies and many companies have on-site day care. If only one spouse works at a startup, it’s not uncommon for the other to show up at work periodically to have dinner on site with them. In an extreme example, a married couple I know are both working at the same startup and bring their child to work every day. That’s truly work-life integration.
A few weeks after the Bangalore visit, one of my colleagues sent me David Whyte’s book, ‘The Three Marriages: Reimagining Work, Self and Relationship’ with a note that read “work-life balance is a myth.” Unfortunately, I didn’t get around to reading the book until recently – which might be proof that my life was out of balance. In the book, Whyte argues that our current understanding of work-life balance is too simplistic and that there are three forces in effect: Work, Self, and Relationship.
These three forces are referred to as marriages because they “involve vows made either consciously or unconsciously.” The vows in our relationships are usually obvious and those at work are explicitly tied to our compensation which means we tend to stick to them. However, vows to ourselves are easily broken; resolutions rarely last more than a few weeks.
True happiness does not involve neglecting one marriage in favor of another but rather finding a way to interweave the collective vows into an integrated whole. As Whyte writes:
Each of these marriages is, at its heart, nonnegotiable; that we should give up the attempt to balance one marriage against another, of, for instance, taking away from work to give more time to a partner, or vice versa, and start thinking of each marriage conversing with, questioning or emboldening the other two. […] we can start to realign our understanding and our efforts away from trading and bartering parts of ourselves as if they were salable commodities and more toward finding a central conversation that can hold all of these three marriages together.
This paragraph resonates with me and is consistent with other common advice about work-life integration:
- All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
- The person you marry should be your best friend.
- Choose a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.
However you phrase it, the intention is the same. Pay attention to your work, self, and relationship vows. Don’t sacrifice one of them to get ahead on another.
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We’ve come a long way from striking stones together or rubbing a bow against a stick to light a fire. Indigenous cultures often lit fires outdoors, or sometimes had a separate ‘cooking hut’ to avoid setting fire to their straw sleeping mats and entertainment spaces. Then, as our kitchen technology advanced, we got rid of fire altogether, replacing it with heated electric coils and filaments. Gas burners are still popular, so live flames haven’t completely lost their space. And barbeques are still largely done over open flames.
Still, for home heating, wood and logs over bricks hearths were gradually eased out of the picture … until they weren’t. As every area of life goes retro, hearths are coming back into fashion. We’ve missed the comfort of cosy parlour fires, though we’re not keen on the process of lighting the fire, cleaning the ash, or sweeping the chimney. Enter ‘inserts’.
Insert Vs In-Built
Many people use in-built and insert interchange-ably, but that’s not an accurate way to look at it. An in-built fireplace can be an insert, but an insert isn’t necessarily in-built. Here’s the difference. An in-built has to be professionally installed. It becomes a part of the wall, permanently adhering to the structure of the house.
In-builts are usually mounted flush against the wall, though they might be designed with a slight extrusion. They can also be positioned with double-sided or triple-sided fascia, in a central pillar or wall divider. Some even have different styling on each side, so they look like multiple fireplaces within the same unit. They are inserted into holes carved out of the wall an ensconced in place.
Conversely, inserts are positioned in a pre-existing hearth. However, theyare designed to maximise efficiency. In a traditional fireplace, the hearth is a large opening and the chimney is several feet wide. They were built that way to contain smoke and large flames, but it also meant much of the heat got lost in the brick instead of warming the house.
Heat Out And Heat In
Similarly, because the fire needed oxygen to keep burning, and because it warmed the air around the fire, this hot air became lighter and floated up the chimney, being replaced by cold air from the house. In that sense, the fireplace didn’t warm the rest of the house, or even the rest of the room. You had to be sitting right next to it if you wanted to feel the heat.
Fireplace inserts solve this problem in four ways. One, they use cowls or pipes to narrow the chimney opening so that less heat floats up and away, and more is retained within the home. Two, they use a firebox to contain the heat from the fire, keeping it within a restricted space. Three, they use air circulation systems like fans and louvres to redirect the heated air back into the room instead of out the chimney. And four, they use a glass door to prevent heat loss through the front-facing portion of the fire.
Furnace inserts sometimes have panels that seal the firebox in place, covering up the excess space in the fireplace. This enhances heat distribution. The fireboxes have heat banks and insulator bricks that raise temperatures inside the fireplace, ensuring that the fuel burns more completely so that there are fewer emissions and barely any smoke. Meanwhile, the glass door offers a view of the gorgeous flames.
Multiple Fuel Options
Lopi insert fireplaces are some of the most popular models, but inserts aren’t always wood-burners. Sometimes, they are fuelled using gas, electricity, or ethanol. In these three cases, the fireplaces are often enhanced using artificial logs, driftwood, coal embers, ceramic coals, or crushed glass to simulate real fuel. These faux media are surrounded by flames that look and sound realistic, crackling, dancing and sometimes changing colour. It all adds to the visual appeal of the fireplace.
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Natural deodorant! It's the product I get asked about all the time. No one wants the nasty chemicals in conventional deodorant but no one wants to be stinky either. I've been on the hunt for the perfect natural deodorant for 6 years! This summer I finally decided to do my own official experiment to find the best natural brands that exist.
How I Chose Brands to Test
If you're reading my blog chances are you're into natural products. That's why the first thing I did was ask you about your favorite natural deodorant brands. Reading the results of my natural deodorant survey was a lot of fun. Everyone had great ideas, feedback, and suggestions.
One remarkable outcome of the survey was that 19% of the natural mama's that filled out the survey all had the same favorite deodorant. Go figure! In case you're wondering, the deodorant I'm talking about is Primal Pit Paste. Unfortunately, this product did not end up being part of my own personal experiment, here's why…
The Problem with Baking Soda
One of the biggest problems I have run into is that baking soda irritates my skin. I know I'm not alone here because I've heard the same complaint from many friends and readers. Even though it's a safe ingredient and perfectly healthy, I just can't use it. That one factor caused me to cross many options off my list (including Primal Pit Paste).
The things that matter to me most when choosing a natural deodorant are…
- How long will it last without being re-applied?
- How does it feel? –> Is it sticky? Does it absorb moisture?
- How does it smell? –> Good? Over-powering? Not enough fragrance?
The Baking Soda-Free Deodorant Showdown
Here it goes! These are the deodorants I tested on myself this summer. It was a really hard task to rank these in order of my favorite to least favorite. The #3, #4, and #5 picks are all pretty much a tie. They had their pluses and minuses but I'd say they all on about the same level.
# 1 – Crystal Rock Deodorant Stick
Crystal Deodorant came up a lot on the survey. The funny thing is many people said they loved it and almost as many said they hated it! I tried this brand years ago and wasn't fully satisfied with it. After a nudge from a friend I decided to try it again. I am really glad that I did because it is now my #1 choice! If you're one of those people who said they hated this one hear me out…
There are two caveats to using this deodorant…
- You must apply immediately after showering. Don't throw on your clothes and feed the kids breakfast first and then put it on later because it won't work!
- Make sure you use A LOT. You can't just swipe this one once and call it a day. Apply this one very liberally, I'm talking 10-15 swipes at a minimum.
Now for my criteria:
- How long did it last? This one lasted all day for me on most occasions! There were a few really humid sweaty days where I felt it stopped working by the time I had the kids dinner on the table.
- How did it feel? I almost felt like I sweat less while using this deodorant. Now, none of the options are antiperspirants (because that's just not healthy) but I love that it wasn't sticky, slimy, or messy.
- How does it smell? It actually has no smell at all. I didn't mind that about it because it worked well in the other two categories.
# 2 – Clay Dry Deodorant
- How long did it last? Most days this one lasts me the whole day without re-applying.
- How did it feel? It feels really nice on. I certainly still sweat but it does absorb some moisture and its not sticky or slimy.
- How does it smell? I really like the smell of this one. It's a light fruity and citrus sent that smells fresh but not overpowering.
# 3 – Primal Life Organics Dirty Margarita Deodorant
Supposedly lime juice is an effective deodorant for some people. One of my Facebook fans posted on my page that she uses only lime juice as deodorant. When I saw this deodorant included lime essential oil I thought I'd give it a try.
- How long did it last? Most days I used this deodorant it would last through dinner time, which is great!
- How did it feel? There's no gross sticky or slimy feeling although you do notice it's there.
- How does it smell? The smell is much different then other choices, it's not fruity or floral. It's is not very strong and it has a slight tropical coconut scent to me.
# 4 – Zom-B-Gone Baking Soda Free Honeysuckle Deodorant
This is one that you probably haven't heard about. When I was looking for all the deodorants I wanted to test, a friend let me know about this one that she uses. You can get it here. Here's the details on this one…
- How long did it last? I like that this deodorant lasts all day without re-applying it.
- How did it feel? I wouldn't say it was sticky or slimy but you can feel that is a layer of something on your skin. It's a little less “dry” feeling then the others.
- How does it smell? I bought the honeysuckle scent of this product (there are A LOT of scent choices). The scent is nice but strong! Next time I would try another scent option for this one. When I wore this deodorant my 6 year old kept asking, “Mom, what's that smell??”
# 5 – Nubian Naturals African Black Soap 24 Hour Natural Deodorant
I found this deodorant while doing one of my product demos for The Holistic Mama Skin Care in Whole Foods. I was pretty excited about it because I used to buy soap from these guys when they sold them on the street in Harlem, NY and I always loved their stuff.
- How long did it last? The label on this says it will last 24 hours but that wasn't really my experience (maybe I'm on the smelly side, I don't know!?) It didn't last all day for me, I felt myself re-applying mid-day.
- How did it feel? I like the feel of this product. It goes on smooth and you don't feel a film on your skin.
- How does it smell? This deodorant has a really nice smell, it has a subtle fresh soap sort of smell.
Dr. Haushka Rose Deodorant
I read about this deodorant on another blog. I've used some of Dr. Haushka products in the past and was always very happy with them so I thought this was promising. Unfortunately, it really didn't work well at all for me.
- How long did it last? On a hot summer day this only lasted me a couple of hours. I don't think it really stopped any odor it was really just covering it up.
- How did it feel? This is a liquid roll on and after it dries it does feel pretty good, no film.
- How does it smell? The smell is the best part of this deodorant. The rose scent is so nice! Sometimes I'd use the crystal deodorant and then put this on afterwards to give me some scent.
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Going Deeper: The Interior Life of Prayer
By Sister Timothy Marie, O.C.D.
A typical day in most people’s lives is usually pretty ordinary. We wake up, get up, get going, and then continue through the day with the thousand and one habits and routines that fill our waking hours. Some days can fly by so rapidly that we “can barely catch our breath,” as the expression goes. This moment-by-moment existence often drops to the level of mindless routine. We forget who we are, why we are here, and where we are going. Caught in the exigencies of the what and the how of daily living, it is easy to forget the why. As a consequence, we become restless, bored, and, at times, confused. At some level, however, we recognize that our daily lives are less than they could or should be. Something within us cries out, with or without words. Sometimes all we perceive is a yearning, a longing for something, and we don’t have a clue what it is. We only know that it is. In time we begin to understand that we are experiencing a spiritual longing. Our very spirit within us, our soul, has been unknown, forgotten, or neglected. Catholic teaching affirms that the human soul is our life principle at the center of our being, the place where our intellect and will reside. Knowing, choosing, willing, and loving all take place within the soul. The human soul is completely invisible, immaterial, and spiritual. It cannot be seen, heard, tasted, smelled, or touched by any physical, material thing. It is vitally and essentially connected to our physical body and operates through it as we go about our daily routines. Most people do not think of their souls very often. From time to time, however, this spiritual part of us makes itself known. Everyone experiences these special times of grace. These are God-moments. During these revelatory occasions, we realize that such depth of feeling can only come from our spirit.
In this innermost sanctuary of our souls, the divine encounter takes place at a profoundly deep level of our being. Because of the intensely intimate nature of a prayer that is this deep, this personal, this spiritual, it is hard to understand or discuss. It is too holy. Our profoundly intimate encounter with God through prayer in our deepest center is the theme of Carmelite spirituality and the topic of the writings of the Carmelite mystics. Putting words to these experiences and explaining them, usually by way of an analogy, is Carmel’s gift to the world. This concept is captured in the mission statement of the Carmelite Sisters — “To Promote a Deeper Spiritual Life among God’s People.” St. John of the Cross, Carmelite mystic and Doctor of the Church, wrote four major works: The Ascent of Mt. Carmel, The Dark Night of the Soul, The Spiritual Canticle, and The Living Flame of Love. His writings explain, usually by way of analogy, — after all, there are no human words to describe the divine — the prayer journey. He wrote about the detachments and purifications needed to begin and continue the ascent up the mountain of prayer, the dark night of the soul, and the joy and fulfillment expressed in the spiritual canticle and the living flame of God’s love. In contemporary terms, these four works by St. John of the Cross talk about “letting go and letting God.” They describe the growing relationship between a human being and God,
all occurring within the soul. “Know you not that you are God’s temple and that His Spirit dwells within
Today, there seems to be a great number of people who are not attuned to their souls; rather, many people are not even aware of this integral part of their being – or so they say. The following excerpt from St. John of the Cross’s famous work, The Spiritual Canticle (Stanza 11, verse 3), explains the three ways in which God is present within the human soul. This verse begins by asking God, “Reveal Your Presence.” He then proceeds with the following commentary on the verse: In explanation of this verse, it should be known that the presence of God can be of THREE KINDS:
I. THE FIRST PRESENCE OF GOD IN THE HUMAN SOUL IS CALLED “THE PRESENCE BY ESSENCE.”
In this way, God is present not only in the holiest souls, but also in sinners, as well as all other creatures. This presence gives them their life and their being. Should this essential presence be lacking, all would be annihilated. This presence is always in the soul.
II. THE SECOND PRESENCE OF GOD IN THE HUMAN SOUL IS BY GRACE, IN WHICH GOD ABIDES IN THE SOUL, PLEASED AND SATISFIED WITH IT.
Not all have this presence of God. Those who fall into mortal sin lose it. The soul cannot naturally know if it has this presence or not.
III. THE THIRD PRESENCE OF GOD IN THE HUMAN SOUL IS HIS PRESENCE BY SPIRITUAL AFFECTION. SOME CALL IT ‘THE PRESENCE OF FRIENDSHIP.’
God usually grants this presence to devout souls in many ways by which He refreshes, delights, and gladdens them.
To ask God to “reveal His Presence” is to ask Him for something that is personal, powerful, and at the same time, life-changing. It is the essence of why we were given the gift of life. Life can never be the same, once we discover that in the deepest center of our soul, we can live that intimate relationship with God for which we were created. Yes, we will continue our daily routine, but it will become a life lived from our deepest center, filled to the brim, good measure and flowing over – and because God is
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The BlackBerry 'Trojan Horse'Research In Motion's announcement that users in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who installed an update on their BlackBerrys ended up with a surveillance application raises some key questions.
Research In Motion's announcement that users in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who installed an update on their BlackBerrys ended up with a surveillance application raises some key questions.This BBC story covers the incident, in which an update was suggested to customers of Etisalat via a text message proselytizing it for improved performance.
But instead, the BlackBerrys with the new software started acting strangely, crashing, running out of battery power, getting low reception, and in some cases shutting down entirely. That was when BlackBerry maker RIM started investigating.
According to a press release from RIM quoted in the BBC story,
"Etisalat appears to have distributed a telecommunications surveillance application...independent sources have concluded that it is possible that the installed software could then enable unauthorised access to private or confidential information stored on the user's smartphone."
The BBC further states:
"The update has now been identified as an application developed by American firm SS8. The California-based company describes itself as a provider of 'lawful electronic intercept and surveillance solutions.'"
Whatever the reason for the update, this action could not have been well-planned, was planned to fail, or perhaps was even a premature execution of an operation. Regardless, such massive-scale surveillance operations suggest government involvement, whether or not it was the UAE. But it has an amateurish feel to it, which makes me doubt it was a government effort. Plus the government could more easily perform eavesdropping by tapping communication at a more central location.
Several possible perpetrators immediately jump to mind, by likelihood:
1. Someone tricked the users, and it wasn't Etisalat (think phishing and criminals).
2. Etisalat did it on its own, for its own business reasons or partnerships.
3. Etisalat was not aware of what some of its employees were doing.
4. Etisalat was complying with the UAE government.
5. Etisalat was preparing an infrastructure to comply with government eavesdropping requests, using a very poor choice of technology.
Motive, however, is a whole other question.
Most important questions to ask at this point, outside of questioning Etisalat:
1. From where did the SMS text message originate?
2. Where did users go to download the update?
Such a large-scale operation had no hope of remaining secret forever, even if successful.
From a security standpoint, the threat of scams that get users to click on or download software that compromises their machines is by far not a new trick. If that is what happened, we can just mark it down as "yet another incident." Etisalat did confirm that they pushed an update to users, though. Interesting.
This also should raise concerns about the content of software updates as decided by vendors and operators. They often hide updates inside updates, with no regulation telling them what they can and cannot do. There also have been cases where end users get products that come infected with malware due to unclean work environments. These incidents occur in compromised supply chains, for instance, especially with USB sticks.
Vendors naturally protect their software by claiming more and more rights on it from users. Perhaps it is time for activism in reverse -- to protect user rights, as well.
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How to Make Everyone Look Great in Photos: Plus Size Posing Tips
They say the camera adds ten pounds and depending upon the skill of the person wielding said camera, that may or may not be true.
Lighting, posing, and shooting techniques can all work together to pack on the appearance of weight or take it off.
Lindsay explains it this way, “if somebody is flat lit you are looking are looking at their body from left to right, in completion, but if you add a little bit of sculpting and a little bit of shadow it actually minimizes the width of what their body looks like.”
Seeing as pretty much nobody aspires to appear heavier than they are, Lindsay Adler shared some foolproof tips for flattering every figure during her Portrait Photography Bootcamp.
Here are Lindsay’s 3 tips for playing with lighting, posing, and camera positioning to ensure everyone wants to look their best:
1. Sculpt with shadows. “Your eye is drawn to the lit parts of the photograph.” By orienting the light source off to one side of a subject you create shadows that trim off weight.
2. Create dynamic shape. A flat foot creates a heavy look. Asking a subject to rest their weight onto their back hip and to bring their knees together creates better angles throughout the image.
3. Use perspective to your advantage. “Whatever is closest to the camera looks larger.” Directing a subject to slightly arch their back and lean towards the camera naturally pushes the top chest and face towards this camera which draws the eye away of from the mid-section and highlights the face.
These tips create great, flattering photos of every body type – from folks with full-sized figures to the fashion model’s Lindsay usually shoots.
If you want to watch the process at work, check out the incredible demo below or check out our incredible collection of tips on how to look good in photos – you can find everything from insights on creating the illusion of a waist to posing a curvy bride here on the CreativeLive blog.
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Taco Dad Neon Letterpress Father's Day Greeting Card by Hello!Lucky
We love a good food-based pun. Want to tell your dad you love him? This taco chap will help you express that emotion in a socially acceptable, slightly repressed kinda way! This is a letterpress printed card from Hello Lucky who work selectively with some of the most talented artists and designers working today to create unique stationery designs.
This card is packaged in a cello bag and comes with a matching kraft brown envelope.
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A letter from Eliza R. Snow to Elizabeth Ann Smith Whitney and Vilate Murray Kimball, June 30, 1846.
Eliza R. Snow was a prominent female leader and poet among the Nauvoo Mormons. She addressed this letter to her friends and “Sisters and Mothers” in the “Camp of Israel.” Mormons often likened their migration to that of Jews seeking a promised land in Israel, as chronicled in the Bible’s book of Exodus. Snow wrote from Garden Grove, Iowa, one of the makeshift towns the Mormons established in 1846 while they were scattered between Nauvoo, Illinois and Council Bluffs, Nebraska.
Mrs. Whitney & Mrs. Kimball
June 30th, 1846
Dear Sister & Mother,
I do not like to let the present opportunity pass without jogging your memories that I am at a distance from you, lest you might forget me. Father Morley expects to start for your camp in an hour or two & I shall have time to write you but a few lines. I feel truly thankful to our Father in heaven for the good news I have heard from you from time to time & the prosperity which has attended you. I pray that you may continually be blest and forwarded on to the place appointed. I long for your society, which I think I have learn’d to appreciate, for I assure you I estimate it very highly yet under existing circumstances I have [section torn] moment regretted that br. M. gave up his means, for the assistance of others. I shall avail myself of the first opportunity that presents for me to come but there is no prospect at present, and while any exertion on my part would be unavailing I am perfectly at ease, thinking that when the Lord sees best for me to come, he will open the way; his will is my pleasure whenever I understand it. I am now living with my brother, about a mile above Mount Pisgah he has been very sick, since you left is better.
The last intelligence Sir Markham had from br. M., he was engaged with Col. Backington in the defense of the City what the result will be the Lord only knows. __ I have received a letter from S. M. Kimball, she intends writing to her Mother Kimball soon. __ Please give my respects to Prest. Young & wife tell him I remember his promise daily. My love to the girls, particularly Sarah Ana, & Helen. I have had a chat with S. about Joseph in my sleep.
Will Sir Kimball please say to Whiting that his people here are all well and in good spirits – his mother is ever glad that he went on – was rejoic’d to hear that he is contented and often expresses a desire that he may be faithful & be very useful. My letter is called for.
With every sentiment of esteem,
Eliza R. Snow
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Whitney &
Mrs. Vilate Kimball
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One of the things I always wanted to do is to photograph this special city. Finally had the chance to do some street photography under the instruction of Arnaud Foucard from www.vietnamphotoadventures.com. Arnaud is a great teacher – very friendly and experienced in the city. He will make sure you have a enriching photography experience in Saigon!
We shot the temples, alleyways and the metal street in Cholon. The photos speak of the experience! Enjoy.
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As far as drug approvals go, the FDA was on a roll in 2015.
That year, the FDA – the agency that’s responsible for making sure the medicine we put into our bodies is safe and effective – approved 45 new drugs.
In 2016, however, that tally’s only up to 19. That’s the fewest new approvals in a year since 2002.
The count includes only completely new molecular entities, or drugs that haven’t been approved in any other context.
The FDA’s director of the office of new drugs, Dr. John Jenkins wrote in a slide deck released Wednesday that the reason there were so few approvals in 2016 compared to 2015 had to do with a couple factors:
- First, some drugs that were meant to get approved in 2016 ended up getting approved by the end of 2015. Fewer new drugs filed for approval in 2016 compared to 2016. The FDA filed more complete response letters in 2016. These letters tell drugmakers that their drug won’t be approved the way it is now, and the companies can either withdraw their application or file again for approval once they’ve made changes and collected more information that the FDA’s looking for.
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The Democratic-Led 110th Congress
Implications for Asia
This essay assesses why and how the 110th Congress is likely to change U.S. policy toward Asia.
Despite many forecasts of stronger emphasis, tougher conditions, and major change regarding trade, human rights, and other U.S. policies, factors of power, priorities, politics, and personalities dilute the push in the 110th Congress for substantial change in U.S. policy in Asia. Close examination shows that the Democratic-led Congress has insufficient power and that Democratic members are insufficiently motivated and united to force a major shift in the course of U.S. relations with the region. Prevailing circumstances argue for only modest change in U.S. policy toward Asia as a result of the Democratic victory in 2006.
- The anticipated lapse of Trade Promotion Authority places pending free trade agreements in Asia in jeopardy. Such a turn of events could seriously hamper the Bush administration’s efforts to use free trade agreements to advance U.S. relations with Asian countries.
- China’s massive trade and foreign exchange surpluses and perceived unfair currency and trading practices will generate legislation and other actions that will apply pressure on the Bush administration to toughen the U.S. approach to China. Such pressure probably will fall short, however, of forcing significant protectionist measures against China.
- The failure to halt North Korea’s nuclear weapons program will prompt congressional oversight that presses for greater flexibility in U.S. negotiations with Pyongyang but offers no formula for changing the grim reality of a nuclear North Korea.
- Major congressional concerns in South Asia include anticipated votes to approve the U.S.-India nuclear cooperation agreement and large aid programs in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Democratic victory could bolster resistance to Bush administration policies, though congressional positions will be heavily affected by developments in the region.
- Human rights concerns will deepen congressional antipathy to the military regime in Burma and could complicate Bush administration efforts to beef up relations with Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and other Asian states.
About Asia Policy
Asia Policy is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal presenting policy-relevant academic research on the Asia-Pacific that draws clear and concise conclusions useful to today’s policymakers. Asia Policy is published quarterly in January, April, July, and October. Learn more | <urn:uuid:2677ea8e-1967-45d9-beed-15f32b77006c> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://www.nbr.org/publication/the-democratic-led-110th-congress-implications-for-asia/ | 2019-05-21T07:25:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256281.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521062300-20190521084300-00313.warc.gz | en | 0.920634 | 470 | [
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We are in technology world, where social networking sites playa a major role. We can share happenings in life as well as other thing. This is quite common activity of youngsters, although they spend majority of their times in online websites. Especially YouTube is the popular trend, enormous videos are uploaded periodically. Moreover, we can learn many things quickly, although they provide content in visual format, for easy understanding of viewers. All videos updated are not equal to quality, since due to low camera quality, they deliver poor video. While capturing videos, cameras are more important. We must choose best cameras for ultimate videos. If video quality is poor, then we can’t deliver the information correctly to the people. Every video uploaded in video has some content in it, so it must be with extreme quality, otherwise it won’t yield desired result.
Prefer Best Camera
Video updated are for the purpose of earning high ratings and also for creating huge traffic for their channels. Especially YouTube videos are made for this purpose, although they must increase their views. For those purpose, you should prefer good cameras for youtube. For promoting short films this is the best platform, so ultimate quality must need. Prefer professional camera rather than ordinary ones. For yielding best comments for our works, camera playa a major role. Usually digital camera captures the videos more clearly, but it is too costly to buy.
Especially professionals depend on it for capturing their works more effectively. Moreover, cheap cameras are available in the market, to make it affordable for all class of people. Rather than professionals, ordinary people are in need for this camera for adding more beauty to their video. All camera are not similar, everyone differ in its features, although they deliver different visuals, although we don’t need further editing due to ultimate picture quality. For this purpose prefer best camera.
Camera Quality Determines The Best Quality Video
People in the world started to take pictures of him and his dear ones as a remainder of his life. At early stages taking pictures costs too much, one have to visit the photo studio to get his picture. Later on the technology is developed and the price for taking pictures is reduced. After certain period of time people in the world started to take their videos instead of taking pictures of them. It helped them to capture their enjoyment and fun in the camera and started to tape it. Later on they developed compact discs and they started to save their videos discs. But nowadays due to the advancement of the technology people started to store their videos on their devices such as smart phones and even in cloud networks. This video was first developed for storing important historical events. But later on people started to use it for their personal purposes.
Digital Camera Plays And Its Role
After the invention of the digital camera the people was attracted by the videos even more. They started to carry their digital camera to all the places they visit such as family trip, vacation and etc. Even though mobile company’s providing high quality camera on their mobile but it was not up to the mark while comparing it to digital cameras. The invention of DSLR cameras made a lot of youngsters as a photographer. Because of online shopping sites they can easily obtain the wide variety of cameras at their door step. One of the best such site was good cameras for youtube. In various other shopping sites they will shop the cameras as one of their products, but here they will only sell the cameras.
The various ranges of cameras with various technologies are sold here. We can get all the variety of best cameras with less cost. People around the world used to upload the certain interesting things on youtube which shares the video to the users all around the world. Here they provide best video cameras which produce high quality videos for youtube which was very good comparing to the normal one. | <urn:uuid:c976b6b6-8ee5-4fdb-9dcb-a6a6fe49a99c> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | http://www.microlanduk.com/best-camera-for-ultimate-picture-quality/ | 2019-05-22T11:58:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256797.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20190522103253-20190522125253-00473.warc.gz | en | 0.972145 | 771 | [
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Spotted on the Streets: A Rental Car?
Once upon a time you could rent a Shelby GT350 from Hertz Rental Car for $17 dollars a day and 17 cents a mile. In 1966 Shelby American Co. struck a deal with Hertz to offer the ’66 GT350H Mustang as a rental car. The 1966 Shelby GT350H, based on the 1966 GT350, featured a Cobra 289 High Performance V8 engine outputting 306 hp and 329 lb-ft of torque. We’ve become so accustomed to modern high HP cars that its easy to forget that 306HP is no joke. Only 1,001 of these models were produced.
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Welcome to our weekly open thread for the discussion of gaming plans, nagging questions, and whatever else we feel like talking about. No matter what the topic, we invite everyone in the comments to tell us: What Are You Playing This Weekend?
My favorite thing about Steam’s massive sales—the current summer sale will be running until July 4—is that they encourage me to finally branch out and try new things. I’ve been avoiding survival games like the plague, thinking that they’re just too slow and monotonous and wonky for me. Also I’m terrified of Lord Of The Flies-style inhumanity found in multiplayer games like DayZ or Rust. But after hearing Sean Murray, one of the lead developers of No Man’s Sky, and lots of you fine folks in the Gameological comments praise The Long Dark, I went out on a limb and grabbed it for around $7. I haven’t put a ton of time into its intimidating lone-survivalist sandbox yet, but I’m already impressed by its approach to this difficult genre.
To me, one of the most impressive things it does is immediately present the player with three difficulty options. Its stylized frozen wilderness is barren and beautiful, the kind of place in which exploration-minded players might just want to live and traverse. For them, The Long Dark offers “Pilgrim” mode, where wildlife won’t attack and your character is much more resilient to hunger, thirst, and fatigue. What’s refreshing is how this mode is presented. It’s not “easy” mode and the game doesn’t insult you for picking it. Instead, it frames it in an encouraging, thoughtful way: “You wander the long road to observe the quiet apocalypse and chronicle the passing of an era. All about atmosphere. For players who are most interested in pensive exploration.”
This shows the developers at Hinterland Studio understand that people come to video games for different reasons. There’s value in welcoming all kinds of players, especially when your game is capable of offering diverse goals. Not everyone wants to scrounge for soda and sticks or freeze to death after wandering around for a few hours and finding nothing but frozen woods and toppled train cars. Sometimes you just want to go for a walk in a frozen wonderland, occasionally stopping to rest and eat a granola bar. That Hinterland put this kind of thought into what different people get out of its game is admirable and reflects the more measured, quiet experience that makes up the meat of The Long Dark. There’s no zombies or roving bandits (as far as I can tell), just you and nature in all its gorgeous and cruel glory.
On the higher difficulties, I’ve found that cruelty really depends on what region you’ve decided to play on. The default map, which the game claims is the best ratio of wildlife to man-made shelters, was horrifically grueling on my three attempts at it. Other than one true shelter, I found nothing but snow and ice as far as the eye can see. The second zone, a stretch of coastal highway with lots of cabins, has been more interesting. I’ve felt some accomplishment there, finding real tools and resources. I understand that withholding is part of these games’ appeal—that finding shelter becomes more meaningful when you’ve been stumbling through the snow for ages and are at death’s door—but it’s also nice to get somewhere. Besides, I still get those moments of discovery and relief, like the elation of finding my first hatchet or barely making it into a gas station before a wild dog is able to sink its teeth into my leg. With that much variation between the maps and difficulties, The Long Dark goes out of its way to cater to as many people as possible without sacrificing its allure.
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Neue Jugend, June 1917
Everyone His Own Football, February, 1919
Der Dada 3, John Heartfield Montage, 1920
The brothers, John Heartfield and Wieland Herzfelde, were the creative force behind the German Dada periodical Neue Jugend (New Youth). The content of this stunning German Dada print masterpiece removed any doubt that the brothers were committed to an anti-war agenda. The periodical was a slap in the face to the newspapers and journals completely control by the German military.
Heartfield and Herzfelde printed and handed out Neue Jugend (New Youth in Berlin in July, 1916. It was the first of a string of sarcastic witty Berlin Dada papers. The revolutionary Dada typography and raw graphic design would have caused an uproar among many Berliners who were used to the German newspapers controlled by the military.
The groundbreaking satirical tabloid Jedermann sein eigener Fussball (Everyone His Own Football) was an illustrated left-wing “German Dada Grosz Heartfield” periodical published in 1919 by Malik-Verlag. Malik-Verlag was a the publishing house jointly run by John Heartfield and Wieland Herzfelde. John was the creative force. Wieland ran the business side. Wieland was an excellent promoter and businessman. John Heartfield probably would have never received recognition if not for the efforts of his devoted brother.
Jedermann sein eigener Fussball (Everyone His Own Football) is one of the most remarkable and radical of the Berlin Dada magazines. Naturally, it was immediately outlawed.
Renowned German Dadaists such as Georg Grosz, John Heartfield, Richard Huelsenbeck, Walter Mehring, and Erwin Piscator contributed their biting wit to this bold Dada periodical. In true German Dada fashion, John Heartfield’s baby son, Tom (only nine months old), was listed as a featured staff member. Perhaps the intention was to proclaim that Dada was for the everyone. Anyone of any age could proclaim themselves a Dadaist.
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Feb 15, 2018 · Yet while the debate has generated millions of dollars in campaign contributions and lobbying on both sides, gun rights advocates have sharply outspent groups advocating gun control.
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The issue of gun control has been one of the most divisive issues in American politics for decades. It emerged again, this time when a gunman killed 17 people at a high school in South Florida — the 18th school shooting this year .
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I was asked to create a full-page illustration behind the headline "Force of Nature" that incorporated elements of a lush web of interconnected life...plants, animals, flowers, mushrooms, marine life; for a feature story on the great (and difficult) work of a Fletcher grad who is head of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and travels the world to make the case for the environment.
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Restart and Prevent have partnered together to initiate joint efforts on several projects. Restart will provide support to Prevent by organizing summer internships for young professionals from the diaspora, and will also provide assistance in the recruitment process for new professionals and staff. These are just initial activities for the two organizations, after which they anticipate cooperation on additional projects.
Running a company in Bosnia and Herzegovina can come with tremendous administrative challenges in BiH, and is not as easy today as it was in 1999 when Prevent established its business. The decision to create jobs in a war-torn country is one that only entrepreneurs who invest for reasons that include both a return on investment and numerous social benefits − including those for their neighbours and fellow citizens − attempt.
The launch of Prevent required constant investment, as well as the training of 50 employees. Today, Prevent is the Prevent Group, a global company that employs over 13,000 employees across its 36 locations worldwide, and is positioned among leading exporters.
Prevent’s motto − “Where entrepreneurial enthusiasm meets professionalism in creating.” − is cemented by its achievements, as Prevent’s upholstery can be found in 15 percent of cars in Europe. In addition to its work in the automotive industry, Prevent is increasingly present in the following segments: metal, fashion garments, furniture, protective equipment, footwear and maritime.
Today, the situation is significantly different. In order to restore the confidence that has since been lost in the BiH market, BAFA and SEEBA created the Restart Project to facilitate investment and business establishment.
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Girivanvasi Educational Trust (GVET) was founded by Padmabhushan Pujya Karamshibhai Jethabhai Somaiya in 1991. It runs the Nareshwadi Learning Centre (NLC), located on a 12 acre campus in the lush green environs of the Experimental Farm of Girivanvasi Pragati Mandal (GVPM) which Karamshibhai founded in 1974 as an Integrated Rural Development model. NLC comprises the Leelaben Kotak Primary School, the K J Somaiya Secondary School, the Vocational Education and Training Centre (VETC), hostels for girls and boys, the Children’s Home approved by Women & Child Welfare Department of the Government of Maharashtra, the School Health Centre and the School Farm and Nursery. The NLC campus is surrounded by paddy fields and a fruit orchard abundant with mango, coconut and chickoo (sapota) trees, contributing to an ambience of spontaneous creativity and learning.
Children admitted to Nareshwadi are from underprivileged families, aged 5 to 17 years and study from 1st to 10th grade. Ninety-five per cent are from the local Warli tribal community with a few Kokanas, Katkari and Dodhi. About ten per cent are children of single parents or no parents, HIV infected and affected families.
Since 2010 NLC has been closely engaged with the community as part of its Village Improvement Programme. NLC, in partnership with its sister institution GVPM, conducts training workshops for the children’s families and communities to start agriculture-based livelihood activities in their own villages thus curbing migration and getting more children into school.
Nareshwadi staff work together, to create a compassionate and conducive learning environment, where children can grow up to be transformational leaders of their community as envisioned by our Founder.
Vision, Mission, Values and Governance
Empowering each child to reach his or her dream.
Nareshwadi Learning Centre nourishes the physical, intellectual, emotional as well as spiritual development of each child by providing an innovative education, caring home environment and fostering community involvement.
Nareshwadi believes that
- Children’s education leads to development of the community
- Investing in education for girls leads to empowered women.
- The children are the future.
- Every child must be given a chance to follow her/his dreams.
- The underprivileged have the same rights as the privileged.
- Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual development are an integral part of education.
- All members of Team Nareshwadi along with the children, their families and communities should be involved in improvement of child quality
A workshop to develop NLC’s logo was held on July 15 2007, in which all 500 Nareshwadi children from the 1st to 10th std participated. When asked what they miss most about Nareshwadi when away from school, children spontaneously responded: “Teachers, school building, hostel, coconut trees, children playing, water pump, even toilets, milk van, chikoos!” The 500 drawings of the proposed Nareshwadi logo revealed not only huge creativity but also appreciation for the improvements in the school over the past years. Sixteen drawings were short listed by a committee of children and staff and awarded.
The first prize went to 12-year old Jitesh Bhavar, who added a motto to his drawing of a maze: “Only if you look for the way will you find it.” As Jitesh says: “The logo shows Nareshwadi as a labyrinth, where we have arrived and have to find our own way to our future. Nareshwadi helps us find the way.” Jitesh’s prize winning entry is GVET’s official logo.
Jitesh Bharvad Creator of GVET Logo
Jitesh Bharvad, age 19 years, lost his mother when was barely 9 years old. She was an Aanganwadi worker and he has fond memories of her. He then lost his alcoholic father at age 11. His maternal uncle brought him to Nareshwadi’s Balgruh (Children’s Home) in the 7th std.
At GVET’s Logo Design Workshop in 2007-08 Jitesh’s concept was selected for logo. He passed his 10th board exam (SSC) in 2011 with 70% marks and joined the Industrial Training Centre in Jawhar, Thane District, obtaining his ITI Diploma with 66% in July 2012. But this could not get him a decent job and he is now studying Science in the Junior College in S K Somaiya Vinay Mandir sponsored by Help a Child.
Samir Somaiya took over the reins of GVET as its Chairperson in 2010. An alumnus of Cornell University, with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Chemical Engineering, topped with a Masters in Business Administration, Samir Somaiya also has a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University. He is the Vice President of Somaiya Vidyavihar and heads several educational institutions. Deeply committed to quality education Samir Somaiya’s personal involvement in NLC has driven several quality improvements. Under his leadership, the Board of Trustees meets regularly and is engaged with NLC’s activities.
Team Nareshwadi is headed by Dr Patricia Gokhale, a Ph D in Industrial Psychology with vast experience in the development sector. Her previous assignments of improving quality in schools, income generation for disadvantaged women and in mainstreaming gender concerns in project planning has brought a multi-disciplinary approach to NLC’s projects. NLC’s school principal, Babasaheb Pawar, is a Master’s in Marathi literature and Bachelor’s in Education. NLC’s team comprises 19 teachers with teaching diplomas/ degrees, 7 VETC instructors with diplomas in their specific technical fields ranging from agriculture to IT, 2 local Warli artists to teach Warli Art, 2 nurses, an athletics coach, a music teacher, 2 counselors with Masters in Social Work and 3 agricultural diploma holders.
Team Nareshwadi comprises 47% women and 45% staff are from tribal heritage.
Somaiya Employees Support
In 2012 Team Somaiya collected Rs 11 lakhs through its participation in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon. Employees generously donated one day’s salary to fund the construction of “Ganga” which comprised a large classroom and 2 admin blocks. In the year 2013 the employees participated in the Mumbai Marathon and raised Rs 5.52 lakhs for renovating the boys’ hostel.
Funding support for constructing “Ganga” initially came from Women’s Empowerment International Foundation (WEIF), Canada. The project was completed with Team Somaiya’s contribution. In 2016 Rallis India Limited constructed an upper floor for the school library as part of their CSR. As all classes are now run in the new school building, the spacious classroom is converted into the computer laboratory with 25 computers.
Thanks to the joint initiatives of its management, staff, partners, as well as volunteers, donors and supporters, NLC accomplished the following in the last 5 years:
Higher enrolment of girls - Through a focused policy of providing girls greater access, NLC enrolment for girls has gone up from 22% in 2006-07 to 46 % in 2014-15. Traditionally, tribal girls would be taken out of school mid way to marry even before they turned 15 years. NLC’s safe residential facilities for girls has encouraged more parents to let their daughters complete their matriculation. With sponsorships, more girls are aspiring for higher education and delaying marriage and motherhood.
Improvement in academic performance – The passing percentage at the 10th board exam in 2005-06 was 13%. With improved teaching-learning methodologies the pass percentage has been between 78% and 100%. Teachers have received training by the Rishi Valley Institute for Educational Resources (RIVER), the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, and the Maharashtra Dyslexia Association in improved teaching – learning. They are also deputed to training workshops in their specific subject areas. The Focused Learning Initiative started in 2011 and supported by Cognizant Technologies focuses on language and math development from the 1st to 4th std. This has improved reading, writing and numeracy.
Science Awards – Students are encouraged to go beyond the standard curriculum and extend their knowledge and skills. Every year students win awards not only at the block level but also have show-cased their projects at the District level. In 2011-12 Sridevi Kumbhar, a 7th grader, received the Inspire Award from the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The award is meant to promote science in schools. Sridevi’s project on the banana tree, titled “Kalpavrksh” (“The Miracle Plant”) was one of two projects (of 80 from local schools) selected to compete at the state level. That same year, Chandani Tiwari and Bavil Giri also of the 7 grade, presented their project on the Moringa (“drum stick tree”) and were selected to represent Dahanu Taluka at the district level. They were awarded certificates.
Excellence in sports – Girls and boys participate in sports competitions at the block, district, divisional and state level inter school competitions. Coached by experienced sports teachers, they continuously rank among the top 10 rural school athletes, as well as in khabadi and khokho. Some of NLC’s children are in the top 6 at the state level.
Improved health through 24-hour health care – A 24-hour School Health Centre was set up in 2007 with support from ANZBAI (Australian & New Zealand Business Association in India, Mumbai). This has resulted in reduced absenteeism at school and in the drop-out rate due to poor health. Comprehensive medical health checks and adequate treatment are carried out per school term. In 2007 almost 98% of the children had scabies. Barely a handful of children suffer from scabies today brought in by new enrolments, which is quickly treated and not allowed to spread. Likewise, 67% suffered from night blindness. With the administration of Vitamin A and improved diets this was addressed. A health database is in place for each child to track their health history and to counsel parents and guardians.
Improved health through nutritious diet – Nutritious menus are planned based on seasonal vegetables cultivated in the School Farm. The 2-acre School Farm was supported by NautaDutilh, Brussels. The School Dairy set up with the support of WEIF, has added milk to their daily diet. This has led to fewer ailments resulting in continuous attendance at school and improvement in learning.
Vocational education, training and job placement – Children from 7th to 9th std (age 12 to 15) spend 2 hours each day rotated in batches across various skill training. The VETC provides training in IT, plumbing, garment making and Warli art for both girls and boys. By the time the children complete 10 years of school they are proficient in the skill of their choice enabling them to earn while they pursue higher education.
Enrolment in higher education - Since 2007 NLC has secured sponsorships for several of its children after passing secondary school and seeking admission to higher education. Sponsorships from Help a Child, WEIF and some individual donors have enabled NLC’s children become qualified teachers, engineers, mechanics, etc. Presently, 2 tribal girls are studying electronics engineering and social work.
Pooja was 12 years old when she came to Nareshwadi along with her younger brother and sister. The children were on the streets after the death of their parents when her paternal uncle drove them out of their hut in the slum behind the K J Somaiya Hospital. SAHAS (Somaiya Action for HIV/AIDS Support) brought the children to Nareshwadi.
Pooja is now 21 years old and is studying for her Senior Secondary Exam to be held in April 2015. She is supported by Help a Child and lives on the Vidyavihar Campus.
While in the Nareshwadi school, she learnt garment making as part of the school’s vocational training programme and is now proficient in sewing. She wants to go to college and study psychology so she can become a counselor. Pooja has been invited to participate in the Seminar on Nonviolent Communication (Standing on her feet!) by the Karl Kübel Stiftung, Germany, in October 2014. The seminar will be held in Ruhpolding and has participants from across the world. This is a great learning opportunity for Pooja facilitated by GVET.
Pramila Bhavar is 19 years and one of 6 siblings. She belongs to the Warli community and lives in Gadadpada Divshi, a poor remote village about 45 km from Nareshwadi. Her parents are marginal farmers who grow paddy during monsoon and migrate for most of the year in search of work. Only her 2 younger siblings go to school. Pramila harnessed her talents for learning and athletics at Nareshwadi, earning top marks and placing 6th in the State’s Inter-schools Rural Sports 800 metres.
She is now pursuing her Diploma in Electronics in a leading Polytechnic in Mumbai after she scored 78% in the 10th board exams in March 2012. She is the first person from her village to embark on an engineering career.
In 2012 her mother Jatri was one of 108 women farmers that GVET helped cultivate vegetables, marigold and jasmine as part of the Village Improvement Programme supported by CIDA. A year later Jatri and family stopped migrating and tend to their floriculture and vegetable farm.
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City’s misplaced priorities leaving residents
and businesses buried this winter
The administration of Mayor Tom Barrett has seemingly left Milwaukee residents to fend for themselves this winter as poorly plowed streets have led to snarled traffic and clogged neighborhoods.
Just last week our Department of Public Works operations director told the Public Works Committee that this winter’s poorly handled and glacial snow plowing and removal can be attributed to a staffing shortage of drivers, antiquated trucks and equipment, inexperienced drivers, and stagnant wages that make driver positions less attractive to workers.
For a city that averages nearly 50 inches of snow every winter, this is not only irresponsible but it’s also inexcusable!
So with this winter’s higher-than-usual snow totals, Mayor Barrett and his administration’s lack of foresight and preparation is giving us all headaches. Local news outlets have even shown neighbors taking matters into their own hands in Bay View (my aldermanic district) using their own snow blowers to clear side streets!
Many neighborhood streets have been narrowed to the point where there’s barely enough room for one lane of traffic.
Council members have even raised the question of whether we can enforce our own ordinance regarding clearing of sidewalks because DPW cannot keep up with clearing the sidewalks (corners and cuts at intersections, bridges, etc.) it is responsible for. This is uncharted territory and again, inexcusable.
Why haven’t the Mayor and DPW made plans to update and replace our aging fleet? Why hasn’t there been an emphasis on hiring and staffing of these vital positions that keep Milwaukee “open for business” when we have heavier snowfalls?
When will we hear the Mayor and DPW explain a strategy for getting the city’s fleet and staffing where it needs to be so the city can handle this critically important basic role (of plowing streets)?
We have a terrific and dedicated group of city workers who are out there doing the job, but for goodness sake, they could use a little help with a few extra bodies.
The city bonded for $49 million for the streetcar and we can’t keep a reliable fleet for snow plows out on the streets? To me that is financially reckless behavior on the part of this administration.
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011
"I dress for women and I undress for men." Angie Dickinson
Angie Dickinson had an awesome career but she is best know for the groundbreaking TV show Police Woman back in the 70's - the first successful hour long drama with a woman in the title role. Here are some quotes from Angie...
In Rio Bravo when Duke makes love to Feathers, the scene dissolves to the next morning where we see him putting on his vest and almost humming. It was subtle, but you knew what happened. Give me a towel and some blankets any day!
My mother was against me being an actress - until I introduced her to Frank Sinatra.
Without Police Woman I wouldn't have had a career. The show started about the same time the women's movement was taking off. Ours was the first prime-time one-hour show featuring a strong, professional woman. It paved the way for other series to follow. Angie Dickinson
This one is HILARIOUS! -
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Celebrate the close of another GREAT year!
Thursday, June 6th, 5 to 7 p.m., (Rain Date: June 7th, 5 to 7 p.m.)
Paton Families – students and siblings, Teachers and Staff – are invited to join us for an evening with all your Paton Friends. The PTO will provide burgers and dogs for all. Just pack your favorite picnic accompaniment, a playground game, your beach chair or a picnic blanket and get ready for some fun!.
Please RSVP by May 31st, letting us know how many in your family will attend and what item you plan to bring so we can plan appropriately. When filling out your RSVP, please indicate your potluck item and also consider signing up to help set-up and clean-up as well. Many hands make light work and will make the evening enjoyable for all.
Splash for Cash!
We’re adding a dunk-tank to the event this year! We’ve got some very special teachers who’ve volunteered to spend 15 minutes in the hot-seat to help us raise funds for the PTO. Take aim at helping us meet our fundraising target. $2.00 for three chances or $5.00 for ten chances to sink a teacher. Even better, every time you play, you’ll be entered into a raffle to win 6 seats to the Boston Red Sox.
Thank you to our community partners!
Paton PTO relies on the generous donations of our community to help support our events. If you would like to help sponsor this event, please contact the Paton PTO at [email protected]
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The top 5 dance parties in Toronto July 2014
The top dance parties in Toronto get heated as the humidity rises in Toronto, which means that it feels that half the city seems to run away to cottages every weekend. For the rest of us, since we're going to be bathed in sweat anyway, might as well do it in a dark room with a few hundred friends dancing your ass off all night. Remember to take advantage of all the boat parties and outdoor jams, because you've only got a few months before it's jacket weather again.
Electric Island / July 1 / Toronto Island / 1:30pm / $35
The always popular monthly picnic party on the island features another great lineup for the Canada Day edition, including appearances by two artists from the quality German label Innervisions: co-founder Dixon and quirky deep house innovator Henrik Schwarz, alongside NYC's Martinez Brothers and local supporting DJs.
Kajama Midnight Moon Sailing Cruise / July 4 / 235 Queens Quay W / 11:15pm / $45
Promise and AlienInFlux's annual cruise on the Kajama tall sailing ship is always one of the more memorable events on the water, and much different than your typical party-boat outing. This year they're bringing in Scottish electronic music veteran Funk D'Void, who excels at bridging the gap between techno and house.
Summerdaze / July 6 / Gossip / 2pm / $15
For the fourth installment of the Summerdaze patio party series, they're rotating their location back to Gossip Restaurant on the CNE grounds, and teaming up with Box Of Kittens for a bit more techno flavour than previous parties. Berlin-based Torontonian Sid Le Rock performing live alongside DJ sets by Jamie Kidd, Mike Gibbs and LeeLee Mishi. Check out our review from the first Summerdaze here.
Hudson Mohawke / July 25 / Hoxton / 10pm / $15
Glasgow's Hudson Mohawke is one of the more unpredictable electronic artists around, but unlike some left-field producers, he's got the turntablist background to actually pull off a strong DJ set without compromising his idiosyncratic vision. But considering his Hoxton gig is on a Friday, he'll probably be focussing on the bangers.
New Kanada Presents / July 26 / Coda / 10pm / $15
Toronto techno veteran Adam Marshall's New Kanada label has been getting lots of attention lately, largely for the success of Graze, the live electronic duo of Marshall and Christian Andersen, who will be headlining this label showcase alongside Basic Soul Unit, Kevin McPhee and Crushfield.
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We've become legends now: Radek Stepanek
Triumphant after handing the Czech Republic its second successive Davis Cup with a stylish win, Radek Stepanek said he drew strength from passion for the competition he had wanted to play since he was a child.
“I love to play the Davis Cup from the first moment,” Stepanek said after making history as the first player ever to win two decisive fifth rubbers in two consecutive Davis Cup finals.
“It is a very unique competition. It has so much history. And it is the only occasion to play in front of our fans,” he added after trashing Serbian youngster Dusan Lajovic.
Stepanek, ranked 44 for singles and nine for doubles, used his specific style, including changing rhythm, dropshots and volleys throughout the weekend, saying he “played in the best form of his life.”
“We became legends today. We are one of only five teams that have defended the cup,” he said to a standing ovation from a large group of Czech fans in Belgrade.
Stepanek formed a perfect team with seventh-ranked Tomas Berdych in 2007. They have won 14 of their 15 Davis Cup doubles rubbers together and led the Czech Republic to three finals in five years and to nine straight wins in Davis Cup ties.
Turning 35 on November 27, Stepanek voiced admiration for a team led by Ivan Lendl, which lifted the trophy for former Czechoslovakia in 1980.
“The inspiration came when I was a kid. I saw the TV spots from 1980 when the team won for the first time. And these pictures, I’ve had them in my head my whole life,” he said.
Popular among fans for his colourful playing style, involving wild fist-pumping and jumps of all sorts, Stepanek beat Nicolas Almagro of Spain in the fifth final rubber of the 2012 final before a home crowd in Prague.
He took a break from the competition with a back injury that ruled him out of the first-round tie in Switzerland and allowed him to only play the doubles rubber in Kazakhstan.
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Categories: General Date: Mar 11, 2009 Title: Camp Del-Ja-Ri is Down
You may have noticed that Camp Del-Ja-Ri's website is down. It should return shortly with a new domain.
Without getting into too much detail, the site is down due to hosting/domain issues. I am currently working to get the site back up and running shortly. The camp still exists and will be back in session this coming August, so worry not.
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Summer is among us, and that means vacations to the beach are a must on your summer to-do list. Whether it is a quick trip with your girlfriends, a family vacation or a getaway with your significant other the beach is always a great way to spend your hot summer days. When it comes to packing your beach bag for the day there is still the necessary sunglasses, beach towel, and snacks, but what about some beauty products to throw on in there as well. Here are the top 10 best beauty products to bring with you to the beach.
This is an essential item for anyone to bring along on their beach day. Sunscreen is a must have to keep your skin protected and healthy, not to mention to prevent the dreaded sunburn lines from your bikini. Hawaiian Tropic makes a few great options to choose. They have an SPF 30 Antioxidant+ sunscreen that not only will protect your skin from sun damage and aging, but also contains a green tea antioxidant complex. That will keep your skin feeling soft and supple under the hot sun. Get yours here.
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Sometimes even your favorite sunscreen’s don’t smell the best, or maybe you just want to wear perfume, either way, these few perfumes will have you feeling like you are on a tropical vacation, and everyone will ask you what you’re wearing. Each of these sents has hints of sweet summery notes that are to die for on a summer vacay.
Dasiy Love by Marc Jacobs: here!
At The Beach from Bath and Body Works: here!
Brazilian Crush by Sol de Janeiro: here.
BB or CC Cream With SPF
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When you’re going to the beach, the last thing you want is a full face of foundation, concealer, and powder that will just sweat off. However, you still want your face looking flawless and radiant with just a hint of coverage. If this is you finding a BB or CC cream that has SPF already in it will be your best friend. Smashbox Cosmetics makes a great and super easy to apply BB water with SPF 30.
It comes in a bottle with a dropper that you can either use your fingertips and apply or add it in with your moisturizer to achieve the same effect. This BB water comes in four different tone matching shades that will leave you with just enough coverage without feeling like you have foundation on. Check out the shade range and pick yours up here.
Not into any foundation or BB cream for the beach, we have you covered! Hawaiian Tropic also sells a lightweight face sunscreen with SPF 30 that won’t clog your pores but will protect you from the sun. Check it out here.
With highlighting being one of the biggest fads in the beauty community, you can’t skip out on it at the beach. Using just a touch of highlighter over your BB cream will help not only set it in place, but also give you a bit of glow for your perfect beach selfie. Becca and Jaclyn Hill’s collaboration highlighter Champagne Pop will forever be one of the best highlighters on the market. It has the perfect tone and amount of shimmer to keep you looking like a goddess. Buy yours here.
Not feeling like Champagne Pop is your color, not to worry! Becca has 11 other shades to choose from as well.
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Everybody wants their body to be in perfect shape for your summer vacation, and after all your hard work has paid off, you want your skin looking just as great. Body bronzers are great travel-friendly beauty products that can take your skin to the next level and have it glowing in the sun. Most body bronzers will not only give you a bit of a sunkissed tan but also will provide a bit of a glow for the sun to beam right off your skin.
Charlotte Tilbury has a travel-friendly body bronzer and shimmer called Supermodel Body that will become a staple in your makeup collection. Its roll-on applicator makes it easy just to put anywhere you choose and rub it in with your fingers, and that’s it! Check out the Supermodel Body bronzer here, and use it on your next vacation.
After you get out of the ocean and you’re ready to keep tanning your hair might be looking a bit crazy from all that salt water. One way to fix by adding some texture spray to your hair. Texture spray will add some structure and hold back to your hair to give it those beach curls every one wishes they had. IGK has an excellent texture spray called Beach Club Texture Spray that is perfect for all hair types and styles. It’s unique because it is salt-free which will prevent your hair from drying out, especially since you’re under the hot sun. This lightweight and buildable spray will leave your hair looking effortless, yet still beautiful, get yours here.
This brush will become a tangled mess’s dream. If you struggle with super tangled hair or it’s super windy that day on the beach, this brush will come in handy. Tangle Teezer brushes are designed to work with wet hair by being gentle enough not to get the job done. Tangle Teezer has many different brush styles and sizes to choose from, find which one works best for you here.
You were out on the beach all day, and even though you kept applying your sunscreen, your skin is bound to be a bit dried out and looking for some good lotion. After sun lotion is always your best bet because it includes aloe, which will help soothe any burned areas as well as keep your skin from peeling and that tan you worked hard to get will stay. Hawaiian Tropic carries a Silk Hydration Weightless Aftersun Lotion that will keep your skin hydrated for up to 24 hours. Not to mention it’s coconut and papaya scented so you’ll smell like the beach even when you’re not there. You can buy yours, here.
After you’ve used your aftersun lotion, it’s time to give your face some attention. After you’ve sweat all day, been in and out of the ocean and had reapplied your SPF too many times to count, you need to get it all off your face. Facemasks will do wonders to your skin, and they feel great also. Glam Glow has a great variety of face masks to choose from depending on your skin concerns. After the beach, you will probably want to do a mud mask to get all the dirt and grime out of your pores and follow it up with a hydrating mask from the sun and heat. Check out both their Supermud activated charcoal treatment and Thirstymud hydrating treatment as well as their others here. | <urn:uuid:c4baf401-5d72-44cc-acb6-6f4d21e145d4> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://collegecandy.com/2018/06/02/best-beauty-products-for-beach/ | 2019-05-20T06:38:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232255773.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20190520061847-20190520083847-00033.warc.gz | en | 0.809168 | 2,945 | [
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Critic's Notebook: The Next Great TV Drama of Our Time Is Right Under David Simon's Nose
There's a job waiting for David Simon when he finishes the third and final season of The Deuce for HBO. He's so perfect for this new series, because it has the chance to be The Wire 2.0, a game-changer of enormous foresight and such urgency that it can't wait to exist — a series that takes place in the streets and towns of America, involves local law enforcement and reaches up to the White House, a web of historically important storytelling that will be as culturally and sociologically transformative as Simon's The Corner and The Wire put together.
And yet, in a perfect world, there are going to be dozens of talented, visionary writers lining up — starting last week if there's an actual God in this world — to pitch this story to HBO or FX or Netflix or Amazon in a time-frame that can't wait for The Deuce to be finished; it's the most important story in America right now.
That series? The fictional version of the harrowing, exhaustively detailed and ominous story from Janet Reitman in The New York Times on the rise of alt-right extremists, homegrown terrorism and the various national and local agencies that let it fester, the president who fanned its flames and the root causes of its existence that ultimately revealed that our fractured country has always been that way, will remain that way and isn't likely to change whether Donald Trump gets ousted or not.
You can make a solid argument that Reitman's New York Times story will be in the Pulitzer mix for sure, but its value goes beyond the timeline and weaving together of events that allowed violent homegrown terrorism, nationalism and virulent strains of hate to, in its words, "metastasize," creating the problem nobody seemed to want to deal with (for many intriguing reasons) — and which has spawned headline-grabbing murders from Pittsburgh to Florida to Charlottesville and beyond, with no signs of abating.
Dramatically, that's the motherlode of storylines. That takes how The Wire granularly tracked how the war on drugs transitioned to the war on terrorism and left a city and its people and institutions gridlocked and suffering — then quadruples the impact as it expands to a national scale.
One of the dramatic appeals of writing about cops and criminals is that these are relevant stories that never seem to go away. People who watch those shows see their cities and towns, no matter where the drama is actually set. They understand good guys and bad guys and the gray areas in between that speak to survival, institutional racism and the quagmire of local politics and policing that often are overwhelmed looking for a solution.
Well, that New York Times story can't be oversold for its national relevance — it's the story of our now, our until-recently-unspoken national nightmare, our new bogeyman that crept up behind us when we were all looking at Al Qaeda and ISIS and the Middle East. It's a story so fresh, people are still in denial about it being an issue, or even existing, or being a threat that will linger beyond Trump. Great storytellers with sociopolitical vision, like Simon specifically, must see all these interwoven connections and froth at the prospect of telling a complicated, compelling fictional narrative that mirrors the non-fiction story we're living in when the television is off; it's the opportunity to create the next great drama series of their lifetime.
This is not wishful thinking. This is not a hopeful prompt for someone to step up and take the challenge. Someone is absolutely going to tell that story. The only question is how quickly they can get started on it because they're already behind, as the Times story so ominously showed.
The possibilities are endless for this potential series — and any fan of dense, well-constructed, universe-building dramatic series should be able to see those possibilities as well as root for someone talented to bring them to the small screen. Simon is the logical first choice, because his TV series have for the most part sprung from the street-level reporting he did as a journalist and the books that helped spawn those series. What he was able to do with The Wire was see the long-view of Baltimore as an ecosystem and subject matter for myriad stories, tackling drugs, gangs, cops, politics and journalism and the integrated nature of all of them. This was the guy who built a complex first season of The Wire for HBO that had, at its center, multiple storylines from the perspective of the drug dealers running their wares through the housing projects of Baltimore, as well as the cops and detectives dealing with the political pressures of the police department. And then, once that season wrapped, he had the audacity to tell HBO that season two would be about "the decline of the working class in American cities, focusing on the Baltimore waterfront and its unions." That was a foreshadowing of how Simon was universe-building to shine a light on all the strands of a city, its people and its ills, not just a guy who was writing a cop show.
In an interview I did with Simon at the ATX television festival during the summer, he talked about how he and producing partner Nina K. Noble had already written two versions — and tossed them — of a new political drama for HBO. A third go at it was in the works (and possibly still is). Those initial scripts got tossed because the political ground is shifting faster than a story that stays believable can be created. But maybe now is the time for Simon to drop that politician-centric, Capitol Hill story and focus on something like this alt-right extremist/homegrown terrorism story, which transcends politics but also emphatically lays blame, via the Times story, at political inaction from both parties, including when Barack Obama was in charge. Here's a story so vast and current that it is bigger than just one political party because its scope reaches deep into society — into local law enforcement, the FBI, Homeland Security and other branches of security; American Nazis; Antifa; Fox News as a propaganda machine for the right; an ineffectual televised media from NBC to CBS to CNN to MSNBC that didn't have the resources or the wherewithal to tie together the rising tide of hate-filled crimes that pointed to a larger, deeper, national issue; politicians who looked the other way at policies of injustice or, worse, fanned racist, nationalistic flames to stay in power; and into small towns of America at one end and then far beyond to nationalistic politics in other countries.
It's an enormous story. Who the hell wouldn't want to tell it?
Never mind five seasons and 50 hourlong episodes, here's a story practically begging to be dramatized for as long as any great writing staff could keep it relevant. How is this not the hottest potential property out there?
As much as Simon might be the logical and maybe the greatest fit, the issue here isn't who will write this — it's how soon can it get started and on the air. And while it would be a lot easier to make this in miniseries form, that's a wasted opportunity. This is not a small-scale story. This isn't even just any story. It's the essential American story of our current times.
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As the World's Largest Power Generation Event, POWERGEN International is the industry leader in providing comprehensive coverage of the trends, technologies and issues facing the generation sector. More than 1,100 companies from all sectors of the industry exhibit each year to benefit from the exposure to more than 18,000 attendees. Displaying a wide variety of products and services, POWERGEN International represents a horizontal look at the industry with key emphasis on new solutions and innovations for the future.
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In 2017, POWERGEN International is going back to its roots and will cover ALL forms of power generation broken up into 14 tracks. Nearly 300 industry experts from all over the world will present new solutions and innovations for the future. Full conference attendees will also earn 10 PDH credit hours. Make sure to register as a full conference attendee to take advantage of all these opportunities.
The conference sessions are organized into multiple concurrent session tracks, including:
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Displaying a wide variety of products and services, our exhibit hall serves as an absolute mecca for face-to-face business in the power generation market. Thousands of our attendees walk through the hall entrance to see products and meet the teams behind them. Our 1,400+ exhibitors are among the highest in quality - and in quantity. CLICK HERE to view the floor plan and list of exhibiting companies.
Networking is vital and we are offering countless opportunities designed to help attendees maximize their experience with other colleagues and utility professionals. CLICK HERE for more information.
November 19-21, 2019
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NEW Tracks in 2018! Hear from nearly 300 industry experts from all over the world that will present new solutions and innovations for the future. Full conference attendees will also earn 10 PDH credit hours. Make sure to register as a full conference attendee to take advantage of all these opportunities.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and PennWell welcome international buyer delegations to POWER-GEN International. This U.S. government-industry joint effort is designed to stimulate U.S. exports by promoting major U.S. industry exhibitions to international markets. POWER-GEN International is supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce, further emphasizing POWER-GEN International’s importance to the global power industry.
Some registrants from outside the U.S. will need to apply for a visa at the American Embassy, consulate, or other visa-issuing office in their country of origin. To obtain a visa, you will need a letter of invitation (see below), a valid passport, a photo ID and Form DS 156 (nonimmigrant visa application form). A visa is not required for visitors from countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program. Visit the USA Visa Website for specific information on how to apply for a visa.
Visa Application Tips:
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If the U.S. State Department requires you to apply for a visa, please allow at least 90 days prior to the beginning of the event to visit the U.S. Embassy in your country to begin the application process. Before visiting the U.S. Embassy, you will need a letter of invitation to attend. To receive this letter you must register and pay the registration fee in full for the conference. As soon as your funds clear our bank, a letter of invitation can be requested by filling out the Letter of Invitation Application. Please complete the application in full and submit the form to the Registration Department as indicated on the form. | <urn:uuid:f7c24b0c-1e5c-43f6-a134-0e9d2eff25fe> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://www.power-gen.com/register/international/aboutintl.html | 2019-05-20T07:23:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232255773.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20190520061847-20190520083847-00033.warc.gz | en | 0.891682 | 1,176 | [
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Review: Embed with Games, by Cara Ellison
I've been reading an awful lot about games in 2019, but I haven't been passing much of what I've learned along. I figure it's time to pay some of that forward. Let's start with Cara Ellison's gonzo chronicle of a year spent couch-surfing with independent game developers of all stripes: Embed with Games.
Once upon a time, a young man of many talents was possessed with a singular drive: to become a games journalist. He was naïve, sure, but equipped with the sort of unearned optimism that comes from a life of comfortable shelter from reality, he assumed it'd all work out.
This young man went to college and studied journalism. He did well. (He even made the dean's list, not that anyone's keeping score.) And when the time came to graduate, he felt sure his story was just beginning.
Well, anyway. That was 2008; now, it's 2019. The young man, to this day, hasn't earned a single dollar from his games writing, though that didn't stop him from creating a mountain of work for himself. His dream didn't die; it was just transformed. Full-time, paid games writing, he'd decided, probably wasn't in the cards for him. Firmly in the hobby space, really.
Instead, life took him on a bunch of unexpected journeys: deep into the dramatic maelstrom of Silicon Valley, into more than a few existential crises, and through a makeshift, DIY boot-camp to become a game developer that — whoops — wound up leading him down a much more sustainable career in full-stack web stuff. Which is where he finds you now, writing this excessive lead-in to what was, I think, supposed to be a book review???
I really buried the lede here, but here it is:
Cara Ellison is one of the best writers I've ever read who writes in any capacity about games, and Embed with Games is a gripping, deeply personal narrative of an unpredictable journey.
If you haven't read Ellison's work in the Guardian, Kotaku, or any number of other places around the internet, you're in luck: it's still out there! Lately, she's been working as a senior writer on the sequel to Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, and according to this Twitter bio I'm reading at this moment, she also — how cool is this — worked as a narrative designer on Media Molecule's upcoming thing-maker, Dreams. So! Lots of great stuff. Lots of media in which you can discover her work. Including, as this post suggests, in a paperback book.
I've been keeping up with Ellison's work over the years, and I remembered hearing mention of her Embed project, but for whatever reason I never kept up with it. (Honestly, I don't think I even knew what a Patreon was in 2014). But a few weeks ago, and frankly out of nowhere, I remembered that she wrote a book about it, and, well, here we are. I bought it; I read it in about 24 hours flat; I loved it.
While the stories in this book are a few years old, I found them to be quite timeless. This isn't a book dissecting in detail the precise workflow and specific economic challenges facing an indie game developer in Europe versus East Asia in, say, 2014; it's a book about journey and discovery and meeting people and hoping to connect with them and yearning for just one night with a comfortable mattress all to one's own. It's a travel book. It's a personal narrative. It speaks to, I imagine, a time of significant transition in Ellison's life, and the way she writes about her story is piercing and raw, sharp and shrewd, at times exhausted, always real.
It's important, too, to note that this project was conducted in 2014, which was also the dawn of the Gamergate movement. Ellison touches on this a bit throughout the book, about the dissonance of wanting to help but being committed to a project that led her all over the world. She justifies her decision to herself, thankfully — that there is value in telling these stories, and in helping the world to learn about creative people with good hearts who overcome adversity to share their gifts with the world. I'm glad she stuck with it. Some of these stories already feel like touchstones to me. (I fully hope and plan to adopt Karla Zimonja's "I HAVE A FUCKING AGENDA" as my rallying cry.)
This book also forced me to confront what I chose to do in 2014. Did I leverage my (admittedly tiny) platform as best as I could to advocate against sexism, terror, and the threat of violence? More importantly: would I do anything different if it happened again, now that I'm older? I found myself thinking a lot, as Gamergate danced like a threatening flame around the periphery of Ellison's story, about what it takes to earn the designation of "advocate" or "ally." I think I've fallen short. I can, should, and need to do more now.
I found this book in the midst of the latest of those existential crises I mentioned earlier. (Again, nobody's keeping score here, but there's a solid chance I'm still in the thick of this one.) And for someone who's been daydreaming for years about cutting loose and setting out on a journey to learn more about the world, its people, and my own identity, Embed with Games is sheer wish fulfillment. I doubt anyone on the internet would want to help finance a relative unknown person to go travel the world and tell more of these stories, but — well, I don't know. I think these stories matter. Maybe I'll find a way to pick up this torch and continue this project in spirit. | <urn:uuid:c4b8c7b8-fc00-46b0-95e6-201df8f96a5a> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://www.whymog.net/blog/2019/5/8/review-embed-with-games-by-cara-ellison | 2019-05-20T06:32:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232255773.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20190520061847-20190520083847-00033.warc.gz | en | 0.98142 | 1,217 | [
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MANDATORY UPDATE! You must update your wallet before 21/08/2018 @ 2200 hours (GMT) WHITE PAPER! Version 1 of the Spectrecoin white paper has been released Spectrecoin gets some media attention! Apologies for a later newsletter this time. Lots of stuff behind the scenes.
Mandatory Update to Spectrecoin v2
Version 2 of the Spectrecoin software is a major release and a MANDATORY update! This update involves consensus changes (details below) and you MUST update your wallet software before:
21/08/2018 (21th August 2018) @ 2200 hours (GMT)
If you do not update your wallet software you will no longer be able to connect to the Spectrecoin network and you will no longer be able to conduct transactions on the network and you will no longer be able to deposit or withdraw your funds (XSPEC) from the exchanges.
Both the main exchanges, Cryptopia and Livecoin are currently running Spectrecoin v2.
Development Contribution Blocks (DCB)
After 21/08/2018 @ 2200 hours (GMT) one in six (1 in 6) block rewards will be designated DCBs and will be sent to the Spectrecoin team development fund wallet. This fund will ensure a future for Spectrecoin and will enable us to pay for certain services and to hire contractors and to pay Spectrecoin core team members in XSPEC to enable them to work full time on the project. We have some long term projects and concepts to implement such as a new proof-of-stake algorithm we call Proof-of-Stealth to enable so called “stealth staking“. These developments depend on a source of steady funding. We believe this will give us the opportunity to produce better software and will create value for investors. We currently have some very skilled developers working for us and we want to keep it that way. There is some further information in the White Paper referenced in the below section.
We have implemented a check for DCBs and we have implemented a replay protection mechanism. This means that after 21/08/2018 @ 2200 hours (GMT) any wallets not updated will not be able to create transactions on the Spectrecoin V2 network.
How to update
All you need to do is to download the new v2 wallet from the Spectrecoin GitHub repo. It is always a good idea to backup your wallet.dat file before you install any kind of update. If you have any issues, please come to the support channel on our Discord server.
White Paper v1
Download: Spectrecoin White Paper v1.0
Download: Spectrecoin privacy related code
We have been working to complete the first version of the Spectrecoin White Paper and we hope that it presents the main features of the Spectrecoin software, the anonymous transactions and the basics of the cryptography used in plain English. It is important to remember that the White Paper is a dynamic document and will be updated as we develop Spectrecoin. We know that there are certain omissions, such as the private messaging system and other things. You can expect to find further information in a future updated White Paper. Please have a read through and we will welcome any comments, suggestions or any other constructive feedback. I have also put a link to a spreadsheet with an overview over the source code relating to the anonymous transactions.
Spectrecoin has had some media attention over the last few weeks and I have linked to an article on Coindesk and an interview with @Mandica on the CryptoHobbit blog.
Useful links: GitHub: https://github.com/spectrecoin/spectre/releases/tag/v2.0.5 Discord: https://discord.gg/ckkrb8m Bitcointalk: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4434053.0 Cryptopia: https://www.cryptopia.co.nz/Exchange/?market=XSPEC_BTC Livecoin: https://www.livecoin.net/en/trade/index?currencyPair=XSPEC%2FBTC Twitter (official): https://twitter.com/SpectreCash Twitter (official): https://twitter.com/XspecRising | <urn:uuid:774c992b-793d-49d6-a774-9c5bff6780d3> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://news.spectreproject.io/spectrecoin-v2-white-paper-v1/ | 2019-05-21T12:08:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256314.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521102417-20190521124417-00193.warc.gz | en | 0.909056 | 875 | [
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Discussion in 'Amps, Mics & Pickups [DB]' started by Eric Hochberg, Sep 10, 2008.
Curious as to how you Marvin users are mounting your PU jacks. Pictures anyone?
Sorry for my ignorance but what is a Marvin Tailpiece?
I think this is what he says
I just have mine attached to the thing with cable ties (those locking plastic strips), but yesterday I was talking to Bob Hurst and he said that he punched two holes is his bow quiver, and then attached the pickup to that. If you're going to have a quiver anyway, that seems like a good option.
Yeah I zip tied my full circle to one side of it, getting it not to buzz was a little more difficult. and also it creates weird cord angles.
I stuck my Full Circle jack to the bow quiver with velcro.
To answer my own question, I got the Marvin TP and mount the screw of my Stat-B jack holder through a hole in the felt damper that comes with the TP. Works fine.
So what's your verdict on the TP?
Most notable change is increased brightness tonally and a new wolf tone on the open A string. That seems to have moved from the Ab WT the bass had previously. I tamed the new wt with a towel between the TP and the top of the bass. I'll probably switch back to my standard TP as I think I prefer the darker sound. | <urn:uuid:69dcab43-2a52-4859-a269-b1226d36b3cf> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://www.talkbass.com/threads/marvin-tailpiece-and-pickup.468469/ | 2019-05-21T12:10:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256314.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521102417-20190521124417-00193.warc.gz | en | 0.97433 | 312 | [
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The thing is, what kind of business does this? If you get someone to come to your site for a product you do not even offer, what value are you providing to the customers that might land on your website?
You would think that a smart business owner would realize that most people are more likely to be angry that you are committing false advertising and that you stand to lose more business than you gain.
Since we do not want to promote the business that is guilty of committing this violation, we will not name them here. However, we have reported them to Google and hope that they get penalized accordingly.
JoAnn Morgan Patterns are COPYRIGHT PROTECTED. What the person that put that page up is doing is simply WRONG.
Avi Rothner started his Long Term Care Consulting company back in 2011. Since its inception, the company has worked toward insuring excellence in all they do.
Each facility they have been part of has been improved in many ways. Mr. Rothner’s financial expertise and guidance has helped each of the facilities he consults with to make substantial improvements. From adding specialized care, such as outpatient physical therapy as a dedicated service, to improving the environment to make comfort and care an obvious priority.
William Rothner (aka Avi Rothner) is a man who holds himself and his company Altitude Health Services, Inc to a higher standard. Mr. Rothner works with more than 30 facilities in the Long Term Care industry and serves on several community boards and acts as an advisor on policy and fundraising.
It is our prediction that within the next few years William Rothner will become one of the Top 10 Best Owners in the Long Term / Skilled Nursing market space.
We thought we would write a post today about Newark airport limo choices in general. However that would simply not be an accurate post. The reason is, when it comes to a Newark airport limo company there is only one we can recommend: American City Express Limousine Services.
If you read the page we are linking to, you will learn why. This is a company that values tradition and history, they even took the time on their website to share news about the airport they service most often: EWR.
On a personal level, we look to to our own experiences when it comes to recommending a company of any kind. We have personally used this Newark airport limo company for personal and business transfers.
When we travel to the East Coast we frequently choose to fly into EWR – original it was because of the location, but after experience the fine, professional service that American City Express offers we make an even larger effort to use EWR for our East Coast Connections.
As a business person, time is a commodity. When you are traveling it sometimes feels like time is slipping away. By traveling in a limo, we are able to turn traveling into productivity. Since this limo company offers free wi-fi in transit, it is easy to get on line and get caught up on emails.
In addition to the creature comforts these vehicles provide, there is an added level of comfort – knowing that my driver is a trained professional. The ACE drivers are always well dressed, courteous and knowledgeable about the traffic and road conditions.
With winter approaching and several East Coast trips ahead of me in these harsh months, I am happy to know that ground transportation is not going to be something I have to worry about.
At Tri Tech Heating & Cooling http://tri-techheating.com/its-not-too-late-to-get-air-conditioning-repair-vancouver-wa/, they offer cost competitive service calls for air conditioning repair Vancouver WA.
They respond to cost competitive service calls for air conditioning repair Vancouver WA area. Tri Tech Heating & Cooling, one of the best Vancouver area air conditioning and heating companies for sales and expert installation, service and maintenance at competitive prices. It can get very expensive if we forget to have our air conditioning unit serviced periodically.
Like other systems in your home, your air conditioning unit is a major investment. Regular maintenance of your air conditioner is as important as regular service on your car. Forgetting to schedule regular maintenance can be a costly mistake.
The cost of your air conditioning system should be measured over the number of years you own it, along with the annual cost of operating it. It’s easy to see that the longer it lasts and runs efficiently, the lower your overall costs.
Established in 1993, Tri-Tech Heating, Inc is a Full Scale Heating and Air Conditioning Company with over 18 years of exemplary service.
If you are looking for Paternity testing in Portland Oregon we recommend Paternity Northwest. Paternity testing is one of the most popular uses of DNA Testing. Paternity Northwest is a company that makes it easy and cost effective to get paternity testing done in the Portland OR area. To request a paternity test is a simple process:
Paternity Northwest http://paternitynw.com matches genetic consultants to your schedule. You can meet your consultant or walk in to a location at your convenience.
If you’ve never thought about your indoor air quality you might consider it now. We recently read an article on what causes poor indoor air quality at Tri-Tech Heating in Vancouver’s website and made some changes in how we store our cleaning and maintenance supplies as a direct result of reading the article.
My Mom was complaining that her allergies seem to be much worse this year so I started to surf the web to learn more about indoor air quality. I was amazed at how much it can impact our quality of life. Indoor air pollution comes from many things – seen and unseen – in and around the house. After reading up on the way our indoor air quality affects our quality of life I realized we needed to make some changes.
The first thing I did was take our cleaning and gardening chemicals out of the garage (they were stored on a shelf right next to the furnace) and into our outdoor garden shed. I had never really thought about the fact that, by nature of it’s design, our furnace/air conditioning was sucking those fumes right into our house on a daily basis!
If you are looking for a divorce lawyer in Chicago IL we recommend Belle Gordon hands down. Belle Gordon is a Chicago divorce lawyer that operates ethically and with passion. She is a Chicago divorce lawyer that is know for her expertise in working with marriage dissolution that involve complex financial situations. This is a Chicago divorce lawyer that also believes that helping couples work through the divorce process with minimal strife is also important.
While I am sure this Chicago divorce lawyer will not let her client walk away without their needs being met, I am confident that she will support them to uncover all assets in the least negative way possible.
Lodging in Yellowstone National Park during the summer should add value to your Yellowstone Park trip. We recommend Luton’s Teton Cabins for just this reason. While these log cabins are not located right inside Yellowstone National Park, they certainly offer Yellowstone National Park lodging that is in a perfect location to enjoy the park as well as other area attractions.
Their log cabins, while true log cabins, are much more than a rustic shack in the back country. These Yellowstone National Park Lodging options will provide your family a comfortable base to explore the Grand Tetons and the wonders of Yellowstone National Park at your leisure.
After a long day of hiking and exploring, you will enjoy coming home to a comfortable “cabin” with more creature comforts than many of us have at home!
If you are seeking an Adult Family Home in Olympia WA we strongly recommend contacting Assisted Living Options. Nancy Watkins is a trained professional that has investigated all of the Adult Family Homes in and around Olympia and selected the ones that meet her high standards.
Nancy offers her consulting services at no charge to families that are looking for the right living options for loved ones that are in need of more care than the family can offer.
Adult Family Homes are residential homes licensed to care for up to six non-related residents. They provide room, board, three meals a day and snacks, laundry, necessary supervision and help with activities of daily living, personal care, and social services.
We say yes to the hot weather in beautiful and unforgettable Wyoming. When we went looking for the best Lodging in Yellowstone National Park we were quite pleased to find Luton’s Teton Cabins were HIGHLY recommended. We first checked out Trip Adviser but then we found that Luton’s lets their guests post reviews on their website too and those were really cool to read.
After checking out their website and getting a feel for their idea of lodging in Yellowstone Park we went ahead and booked our vacation. In addition to it’s close proximity to Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons were right out the back door!
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So, this one week, one pattern thing isn’t really working out for me. It´s more half a week, one pattern. Or one week, plenty of patterns… I’ll tell you this much, this is not the time of the month to be wearing high-waisted pencil skirts, nuff said…
So here it goes!
Donna awarded me with the Sunshine Award 2012, and for that one I am supposed to answer some fun questions:
Favorite Non-Alcoholic Drink: Tap water.
Facebook or Twitter: Definately Twitter. NOT a Facebook-fan, I’ ll tell you that!:-)
My Passion: More justice and fairness for everyone.
Getting or Giving Presents: Both.
Favorite Pattern: Ceylon. Or possibly Vi Mønster 1537
Favorite Day of the Week: Tuesday. It’s still in the beginning of the week, with all its possibilities, and I work from home all day. Love it!
Favorite Animal: Unlike many bloggers, I don’t have a pet. I do love dolphins and whales. Fascinating creatures.
Favorite Number: 14.
Favorite Color: As many others, I have a hard time picking just one color. Maybe tomato red? Or emerald green? This one was hard!
Favorite celebrity role model: eh… I generally don’t use neither “celebrity” nor “role model” as references much, so I got to pass on this one, I think.
Favorite Flower: Ranunculus
So, on to the next one. this is the Versatile blogger award, an award I’ve gotten previously as well. But I’ll be happy to share another random 7 facts about me:
- I love books, but read too few of them.
- I probably drink 4 liters of water a day. Sometimes even more.
- I believe that life’s too short for boring food.
- I have three older siblings.
- I’m lefthanded. I even play the guitar Paul McCartney-style.
- I love to watch work being done on construction sites.
- Cilantro is one of my absolute favorite herbs.
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Susan Greenfield is a scientist, writer, broadcaster and member of the House of Lords. She is Professor of Pharmacology at Lincoln College, Oxford University.
With a well-earned reputation as one of the most influential women in the world, she is an outstanding keynote speaker on change and tomorrows' people. She has deeply insightful perspectives on the effects of scientific and technological advancements on the human race as well as business management and leadership.
In her illuminating and lively presentations, Susan Greenfield illustrates how the massive growth of electronic media is fundamentally altering our brains and central nervous system and that while change is inevitable, companies must choose how to respond to that change.
Susan Greenfield shares invaluable advice on leadership and the human mind and is immensely popular with audiences around the world.
She is highly sought after for her innate ability to make science, technology and the human mind more accessible and comprehensive subjects. She breaks the mould and changes audiences' preconceptions by offering valuable information in a remarkably down to earth manner.
Education:Susan Greenfield achieved a first class degree at St. Hilda's College, Oxford and a DPhil in the University Department of Pharmacology.
Features:She was included as one of the 50 most powerful women in Britain by The Guardian and she has also made a wide range of broadcasts on TV and radio - particularly for the BBC's Tomorrow's World and Innovations. In addition she writes a column for The Independent as well as regularly contributes to a number of national newspapers including The Times and The Telegraph.
Author:Susan is the author of ID: The Quest for Identity in the 21st Century; Inside the Body: Fantastic Images from Beneath the Skin; Tomorrow's People: How 21st Century Technology is Changing the Way We Think and Feel; Ego: The Neuroscience of the Self; Brain Power: Working out the Human Mind and The Private Life of the Brain.
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In the weeks before the clock strikes midnight on January 1st, consider improving your personal finances. Laura covers seven tips to manage money better and hit your financial goals this year.
The New Year is when most people resolve to get their health and wealth back on track. But there are some great ways to manage money better that can only be accomplished before the year ends.
While I can’t help you resist holiday sweets or a second trip to the buffet, I can recommend simple ways to improve your personal finances before January arrives.
7 Ways to Manage Money Better at Year-End
- Make the most of your medical insurance.
- Drain your flexible spending account (FSA).
- Contribute the maximum to your retirement plan at work.
- Boost your retirement savings rate.
- Don't forget your required minimum distribution (RMD).
- Make charitable donations.
- Review your emergency documents and account beneficiaries.
Use these seven tips to manage money better and hit your financial goals this year.
1. Make the most of your medical insurance.
When it comes to medical expenses, year-end is the time when you can squeeze more value out of your health, dental, and vision policies. Your benefits and deductible are tied to an annual schedule.
If you’ve already met your annual deductibles, you can save money by scheduling appointments and paying for healthcare goods and services before the end of the year. Otherwise, starting on January 1, your deductible resets.
In other words, take advantage of the time each year after you reach your deductible so you can get your insurance company to pay for as much of your medical expenses as possible. Delaying appointments means you could end up paying more than you have to.
But don’t go overboard on appointments because plans typically have a maximum number of visits for services such as doctor checkups, dental cleanings, physical therapy, and prescription eyeglasses. If you’re not sure if you’ve maxed out your insurance benefits for the year, ask your doctor's or dentist’s office to find out what’s covered.
Take advantage of the time each year after you reach your deductible so you can get your insurance company to pay for as much of your medical expenses as possible.
2. Empty your flexible spending account (FSA).
If you have an FSA, it’s also linked to the calendar year. These spending plans are offered by many employers to help you save on a pre-tax basis for certain expenses—such as child care and medical bills—not covered by insurance.
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If you are as sensitive to energies as I am, you may have noticed that the energy has been quite intense the last little while! Often when energy is intense like this, the Universe wants us to look at a part of ourselves, or a part of our lives that needs healing and possibly changing.
I have developed some strategies that are effective in managing our emotions and our lives through these intense times. I invite you to try one or all of them.
Participate in joyful activities – What activities give you the most joy? If you can, carve out some time and pursue those activities that make you feel happy. When times are hectic this can seem like a luxury. In fact, it is likely one of the most effective tools to get you back on track and feeling more grounded and more able to deal with what’s in front of you.
Spent some quiet time alone – When energy is intense, often areas of our life that need healing or changing can come bubbling to the surface. That’s not happening for us to ignore. We need to spend some time to unpack what is going on for us. An effective way to sort through some of our emotions is to ask ourselves why these emotions are surfacing. Often when we are in these circumstances we lament over how we’re feeling. A more effective approach is to ask questions and focus on solutions. Your brain begins to look for answers.
If you feel discomfort during this process, that’s ok, it won’t last. Focus on the solutions and how to work through the situation you are dealing with. If an area of your life looks like it might need changing, ask yourself what action steps you can take today to begin to make those changes. You will feel more empowered and grounded by doing so.
Spend time in nature – If you feel in a funk, a walk in nature can do wonders. Soak in the pure, calming energy of Mother Earth and all her little creatures. Nature offers us a wonderful example of how we can grow, prosper and be healthy. Trees and plants bend and grow towards the light, knowing the light will nourish them. They aren’t intent on growing straight, but rather adapt to their circumstances. I believe we can all learn to let go a little bit more and allow ourselves to flow the way the Universe wants us to.
Mindful breathing – We eliminate the majority of toxins out of our body by our breath. Deep breathing is also a very effective tool for calming our brain and nervous system. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and as you do, push out your stomach. When I first learned how to breathe properly a few years ago this seemed counterintuitive to me. How do you take a breath and push out your stomach at the same time? I likened it to patting your stomach and rubbing your head at the same time. It took a bit of practice, but I mastered the technique. Once you’ve inhaled, hold your breath for a few seconds, and slowly exhale, completely emptying your stomach and lungs. Repeat this a few times, as much as necessary. This is a go-to stress reducer for me that is great because you can do it almost anywhere and it only takes a couple of minutes.
Exercise – If you are caught up in your brain and thoughts, exercise will bring you back into your body and the here and now. When we are caught up in our thoughts we are often projecting into the future and have lost sight of the present moment. Exercise will steer your focus to what is going on right now as your thoughts naturally pour to your body.
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So I did some real Googling this morning on this "business" opportunity that was pitched to me on Tuesday night. I found out that this is a web enabled version of Amway, which from what I understand was the biggest selling scam from years back and still going. The idea is that this company will help you setup your own internet store by providing you with a cookie cutter website (if I'm going to have an online store then I will decide what it looks like) that sells their overpriced products. Mostly health and beauty products, but you can also click on links that take you to Office Max and many other "real" stores where you and of course the scam company get a tiny cut of the sale price. Visitors have to pay and sign up to even look at this online store. Who in their right mind should have to pay to go shopping? Okay, I guess we do at Sam’s but that’s different. Isn't it?
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Once upon a time there were two compliance companies. Smarsh was owned by Los Angeles-based private equity firm, K1 Investment Management. It worked with mostly SMBs. Another called Actiance worked with larger companies like the world’s biggest banks. This is the story of how K1 is bringing these two companies together.
Both companies are focused on archiving and compliance around communications. Originally that meant email, but over time it’s shifted to social, chat, mobile and other forms you see in the modern enterprise. Both help companies archive and organize this correspondence, and if there is a legal action, create a workflow to help compliance and legal get at the information law enforcement, lawyers or regulators are asking to see.
According to IDC, the market for governance, risk and compliance, which is where these two companies fall, is projected to reach almost $12 billion by 2021. Big enterprise companies in this market include the usual suspects like IBM, Oracle, OpenText, HPE and others.
When you have two companies doing fairly decently in the same sector, and you’re a PE firm, the math and logic says if you put them together, you could have a bigger more successful company. That’s basically the reason behind K1 going out and buying Actiance, which was founded in 1998 and raised over $43 million. K1 already owned Smarsh and by merging the two companies, they believe they could generate $100M in annual revenue. (K1 did not disclose the terms of the deal.)
Each company has been growing 30 percent, year over year alone, but does combining them mean they can continue that level of growth together? We are about to find out.
As Stephen Marsh sees it, who is founder and CEO at Smarsh, when you combine the two companies, you won’t find a lot of overlap. “I think when we look at the combination, there are complementary technologies and customer bases and a wealth of resources in the combined organization that will enable us to cover more markets as we sell and market our solutions,” he said.
Kailash Ambwani, CEO at Actiance not surprisingly saw it similarly. “If we look at active compliance and capture, we have real-time mitigation around social media that’s applicable to Smarsh’s customer base. Smarsh has capabilities around mobile and voice,” he said.
Of course, nothing is ever really that simple when combining companies in this manner. While the two CEOs said they would be putting the two product sets together at some point, for the short term at least, they are operating as separate companies.
Eventually, however, K1 is likely going to want to create some efficiencies inside the combined organization, and that could mean layoffs in redundant positions. The two product sets will also presumably have to become one and operate on a single platform. It’s unclear what impact the merging will have on existing customers, although Ambwani says they are talking to customers now to put them at ease.
Marsh and Ambwani (and K1) are hoping that one combined company is better than two. That idea will be put to the test in the coming months.
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Nutley, NJ (October 18, 2016)–GH3 Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of undefeated heavyweight prospect John Luna to a promotional contract.
Luna of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has a record of 2-0 with one knockout.
The 20 year-old is 6’4″ and weighs 255 pounds, began boxing at the age of six years-old when his mother, who is a big boxing fan, took John to the gym.
John went on to an amateur career that saw him go 97-9 and win five national championships.
John also competed in Russia and in 2012, he won a prestigious tournament and in the same tournament two years later, Luna placed second in his division, but still was named the Most Outstanding Fighter.
Luna turned professional on June 16th with a first round stoppage over Rene Ibarra in Mexico. he came back to his hometown of Milwaukee and and took a four-round unanimous decision over Oswaldo Ortega on August 20th,
Luna is managed by Henry Rivalta.
“I signed with Henry because he is a great man and I trust him,” said Luna. “He mentioned GH3 Promotions and i researched them, and they have a lot of good young talent. I feel this is the right way to go.”
Manager Henry Rivalta stated, “John has a very exciting style. He has fast hands he switches between orthodox and southpaw, and he has a lot of potential. He is a humble kid and he listens. When you have a kid like that, he has the potential to go a long way, and I am proud to sign him with GH3 Promotions.”
“I am ecstatic to add John to our roster,” said GH3 Promotions CEO, Vito Mielnicki. “I have known about John for a while and he is a big kid with a lot of skills. He is another fighter who fits in to what we are looking to do and with his amateur pedigree, and we think we have a future heavyweight champion.”
GH3 Promotions features Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight’s Jerry Odom & Ronald Ellis, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez as well as Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight Champion John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight’s Kenneth Sims Jr., Jerrell Harris, Arturo Trujillo & Keenan Smith, Heavyweight Ray Edwards & John Luna; Lightweight’s O’Shaquie Foster & Logan Yoon, Jr. Lightweight Antonio Williams, Bantamweight’s Brent Venagas, LeRoy Davilla & Stephon Young to the GH3 Promotions stable. | <urn:uuid:e847b646-827b-4628-80c1-8dc266f3022f> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | http://www.abramsboxing.com/gh3-promotions-signs-undefeated-heavyweight-john-luna-promotional-contract/ | 2019-05-26T05:29:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258849.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20190526045109-20190526071109-00273.warc.gz | en | 0.976172 | 574 | [
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The Schlesinger Library is a non-circulating library. While books, periodicals and original manuscripts may not be checked out, certain microfilmed manuscript collections are available for interlibrary loan.
To request an interlibrary loan of this microfilmed material, a researcher must first make arrangements for the loan through his/her own library. There is no fee for the loan. The researcher's interlibrary loan office must submit:
• A standard ALA ILL Form. (available as a Word document below;The Library does not participate in any automated ILL systems.)
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Send the forms by mail, email, or fax to:
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Microform must be returned within four weeks of the date of mailing.
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MORE THAN ONE MILLION JOURNEYS AND FEWER TRANSPORT INCIDENTS
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2 May 2017
The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has unveiled the winners of its annual industry awards for Responsible Care. The Awards were presented at CBA’s Annual Lunch at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, on 26 April 2017, before an audience of over 1,100 industry representatives and their guests by impressionist, comedian, and writer, Rory Bremner.
CBA Elects New Chairman
2 May 2017
The CBA has elected Mottie Kessler MBE, Chairman and Chief Executive of the 2M Group as its new Chairman for a two-year term.
CBA Community Interaction Award
2 May 2017
The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has announced the winner of its annual Community Interaction Award. The Award was presented at CBA’s Annual Lunch at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, on 26 April 2017, before an audience of over 1,100 industry representatives and their guests by impressionist, comedian, and writer, Rory Bremner.
ORDERS AND SALES CONTINUE THEIR UPWARD TREND, MARGINS STILL NEGATIVE
13 March 2017
The Chemical Business Association’s latest Supply Chain Trends Survey reveals that order books and sales have continued their upward trend over the last three months, whilst current and future sales margins show improvement but still remain negative.
REACH MUST BE AMENDED TO PRESERVE ACCESS TO EUROPEAN MARKETS
2 March 2017
In a stark message for UK Government Brexit negotiators, the Chemical Business Association (CBA) has called for the current REACH provisions to be amended in order to preserve access to European markets for UK chemical distributors.
ORDER BOOKS AND SALES RECOVER – SALES MARGINS NOSE DIVE
10 November 2016
The Chemical Business Association’s (CBA) latest Supply Chain Trends Survey reveals a recovery in order books and sales but a sharp fall in current and future sales margins.
CBA WELCOMES FOUR NEW MEMBERS
2 November 2016
CBA is delighted to welcome four new companies into membership. They are Fenton Packaging Ltd, North West Logistics, SNF (UK) Ltd and H Plus Ltd
WIN A WEEKEND FOR TWO AT THE 2017 BRITISH GRAND PRIX
19 July 2016
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I haven’t made these muffins in a long time. I don’t really know why. Maybe because my kids are grown up now? But when they were younger, I made these muffins a lot. The kids really loved them. They’re great for breakfast, brunch, or an after school snack. They’re also great packed for dessert in a school lunchbox. I love them warm with an ice cold glass of milk. Mmmmm………
1½ cups self-rising flour
1 cup quick cooking oats
¾ cup sugar
½ cup butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup milk
¼ cup sugar
½ tsp. cinnamon
extra melted butter for topping
Mix flour, oats, and ¾ cup sugar together.
In another bowl, mix egg, butter, vanilla, and milk together.
Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until just combined.
Fill 12 muffin cups 2/3 full.
Bake at 400ºF for 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
While muffins are baking, mix ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon together for topping.
When muffins are done, brush tops with a little melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping mixture.
Summer is State Fair time in California. The State Fair makes me think of corn dogs. I love corn dogs. Corn dogs bring back warm, fuzzy memories of state fairs and carnivals past. There’s nothing like wandering around the fair taking in all the sights and smells with a corndog-on-a-stick smothered in mustard clutched in your hand.
I saw a recipe for mini corn dog muffins on the Kraft website and thought they looked like fun so I decided to try it. They turned out so good! The Kraft recipe has you poke a little cube of cheese into the muffin next to the hotdog. That actually sounds yummy to me too! I’m going to have to try that next time! I remember eating cheese dogs when I was a kid. A cheese dog was basically a hotdog-on-a-stick but with a log of gooey, melty cheese in place of the hotdog. They were oh-so-good!
If you can’t make it to the State Fair, give these tasty little muffins a try. They’re baked so they’re a healthier alternative to a deep-fried corn dog, but they’re every bit as nostalgic and addictive!
MINI CORN DOG MUFFINS
1 pkg. (15 oz.) cornbread muffin mix (I used Krusteaz)
6 beef hotdogs, each cut into 4 pieces (about 1-inch)
Preheat oven to 400ºF and grease 24 mini muffin cups.
Prepare cornbread muffin mix according to package directions.
Fill muffin cups half full with cornbread batter.
Push a piece of hotdog down center of batter in each cup.
Bake 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then remove from muffin pan.
My Old Goat made his special Chili con Carne for dinner tonight. He doesn’t really cook but he does have a small repertoire of dishes that he makes when I’m not around and kitchen duty falls on his shoulders. He makes a mean grilled cheese sandwich, his Chili con Carne is really yummy, and he’s especially proud of his burgers. He keeps tweaking his burger recipe trying “to perfect it” as he says, which is really funny to me because I think it’s already perfect as it is.
Anyway, I was actually home this evening but Old Goat suddenly got a hankering to make Chili so I told him to go ahead and knock himself out. I could always use a break from fixing dinner. Not that I got a break. Instead I ended up making some Bacon Cheddar Cornbread Muffins to serve with his chili. These muffins are a great accompaniment to chilis, barbecues, even soups. They’re really easy to make because you start with a boxed cornbread mix. Give them a try at your next chili cook-off. I promise you’ll love ’em!
BACON CHEDDAR CORNBREAD MUFFINS
(Makes 16-18 muffins)
1 (15-oz.) box Krusteaz honey cornbread mix
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
3/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onion
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Grease muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, stir together milk, oil, egg and full box cornbread mix until moistened.
Stir in corn, bacon, cheese and green onion.
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A bad number affects your bottom line more than you realize. It can hurt your business now and later.
We have premium affordable vanity numbers for both roofing and vein treatment, so we see numbers like 1-800-445-ROOF and 1-844-654-VEIN all the time. These numbers do nothing for the businesses that use them. This is because the consumer ends up only remembering the word and forgetting the numbers, so they only remember 800-something-ROOF or something-something-VEIN. The opportunity to acquire a new customer is now either lost or the consumer is forced to go online and search for contact info where they will undoubtedly run into all of the competitors of that business. In addition, the entire point of using a memorable number to put the consumer in direct and immediate contact with the business is lost since they don’t remember the number.
The second and potentially more devastating result is not as apparent, but in the long-term this results in an erosion of brand identity. When a business uses 1-800-543-VEIN and another uses 248-655-VEIN and another uses 888-332-VEIN it all starts to blur together to the consumer.
See for yourself. These are some examples of businesses in the same market competing for the same customers:
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In what could be conceived as a play to better position its products and services for government and enterprise use, Samsung’s investment arm — Samsung Ventures — has made a strategic investment in mobile security firm Fixmo for an undisclosed sum.
Fixmo says that the funding will be used to “advance research and development in the areas of mobile device integrity verification, data loss prevention (DLP), risk analytics and trusted mobile computing.”
Simply put, Samsung is looking to secure its smartphones, tablets and other devices, so that it can reassure government and enterprise customers that its devices are safe to use in areas where employees are handling sensitive data, accessing private networks or that its mobile products are safe to bring in from home (BYOD).
Or as Bloomberg puts it – take on RIM’s BlackBerry smartphones.
Fixmo already powers the consumer-friendly ‘3 Super Safe’ personal mobile security solution for 3 Hong Kong and provides products for its enterprise customers, which include mobile device security, data encryption and mobile app management across departments.
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Old telephone books make ideal personal address books. Simply cross out the names and addresses of people you don't know.
Fool other drivers into thinking you have an expensive car phone by holding an old TV or video remote control up to your ear and occasionally swerving across the road and mounting the curb.
Apply red nail polish to your nails before clipping them. The red nails will be much easier to spot on your bathroom carpet. (Unless you have a red carpet, in which case a contrasting polish should be selected).
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Lunadoro Vino Nobile Riserva
Only available in limited quantities, this wine is a perfect union between tradition and modernity, elegance and intensity. Blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Canaiolo and Mammolo. Aged in oak barrels for at least 24 months and a further 6 months in bottle.
Sangiovese, Merlot, Canaiolo, Mammolo
About the Producer
Azienda Agricola Lunadoro is a stunning estate in one of the most beautiful stretches of Tuscany, in the area of Montepulciano. It is a little corner of paradise in the natural park of Val d’Orcia which is bursting with wildlife.
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