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In November, John Marshall Law School held the 62nd Annual Intellectual Property Conference of the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL. This year, the conference covered developments in patent, trade secrets, antitrust, trademarks, copyrights, IP management and in-house counsel practice, entertainment, and information technology and privacy law. And IPWatchdog’s Gene Quinn was there.
Law lives in the past, […] that’s its strength, but science and the new technologies are the future. A reliable and predictable patent law is more necessary than ever, for technology is a much larger part of our industrial product than ever. The recent Supreme Court attention to patent cases reflects their importance to the nation. The balances are not simple, the fresh balances among creativity, business risk, competition, trade, the creation of new knowledge, the production of industrial capital, and fairness, justice. There is no room in the United States for second best. You and we, lawyers and judges, share this responsibility.
We asked a group of individuals to share with us what they felt was a key message that they took from the conference this year. Following are comments from several attendees of the conference.
The John Marshall Law School IP Conference attracted numerous leaders of the IP community that are focused on solving the various legal issues facing us today.
With regard to the Conference, I must point out that I agree wholeheartedly with Judge Newman, that patents are essential to the development of our technology and a strong patent system is what has made the quantum leap in the US economy a reality. This will continue provided we do not limit the legal parameters of our IP world. As is well established by economists, a strong economy in developed and developing countries is fostered by a recognition that a legal system that protects innovation creates an environment allowing more cutting edge products to be marketed in medicine, artificial intelligence, medical devices, computers and other disciplines.
As we discussed at the conference, I am concerned that the law has not been able to keep pace with innovation in our technological world. For example, the US Supreme Court has had and continues to have dialectic legal tensions with the Federal Circuit. Where the Federal Circuit has been trying to rationalize and nationalize patent law per its statutory mandate, the Supreme Court has been proceeding in the alternate path, for instance in their decisions such as Alice and Mayo among others. If this path continues, it will negatively impact our patent laws and diminish our competitive global standing by limiting innovation and technology. It is critical that we assure that our statutes and case law lead rather than lag behind our patent system. The alternative is a stagnant economy, which should be unacceptable to all.
Daryl Lim and his colleagues at John Marshall Law School have once again demonstrated that they are in the top tier of law school IP programs. On November 1st and 2nd, Daryl masterminded a multi-segment program, the first segment on November 1st involving an IP Roundtable consisting of three panels covering the Section 101 universe. The participants in this first day’s sessions included the best and the brightest in the IP profession who shed much light on the problems created by the Supreme Court’s Section 101 jurisprudence. An outgrowth of those first day’s sessions will be the formation of a relatively small Ad Hoc Section 101 Committee whose task will be to try to bridge the gap between the diverse Section 101 views and suggest potential solutions to the problem.
The second day’s program on November 2nd opened with a thought-provoking keynote speech by Federal Circuit Judge Polly Newman, followed by a full day of separate panel discussions involving current developments in patent law, IP and antitrust law, copyright law, trademark law, music and entertainment law, trade secret law, and IP and piracy law. Given the high quality of the participants, the discussions covered the waterfront of cutting edge thinking on diverse and important IP topics. Together with the first day’s program, the success of this educational venture was guaranteed.
I believe that continued clashes among the courts of nations around the world will feed uncertainty regarding SEPs and FRAND in the foreseeable future. We have seen direct conflicts, particularly with Huawei v. Samsung in China’s Intermediate Peoples Court in Shenzhen and the Northern District of CA. In Unwired Planet the English judge has also suggested the courts have the authority to set rates and rule on matters of worldwide concern, ignoring national jurisdiction. In addition to these early shots fired in the conflict, the European Commission has adopted SEP guidelines that may or may not be similar to those desired by China, Korea, India and other countries. To further fuel conflict, countries such as India, China, and Korea may be interested in some aspects of SEP patents, such as excessive royalties, more than others, while the US and Europe may focus on willingness of licensees and licensing practice. China’s secretary-general of the Mobile China Alliance has said “The smartphone patents were dominated by foreign telecom firms including Qualcomm Inc, Ericsson AB and Nokia Oyj in the past, and China has no right of speech in this sector.” They will want a voice going forward as new standards such as 5G are developed.
The complexities and challenges presented by 35 USC 101 and the USSupCt’s Alice decision were explored by a lively , intense panel of knowledgeable law professors and practitioners, in the context of various historical and recent decisions and the anticipated imminent USPTO proposal of a new framework on the subject. In sum, a strong consensus agreed that the state of play of Alice issues was not viable, that the Court seemed incapable of fixing the situation that it has created, that the Federal Circuit was similarly adrift, that Congress had no resolution on the immediate horizon, and that there is a hopeful expectation that that Office proposal will present a real start to a more – readily applied and understood mechanism that will affect a fair and clear application of 101 in the immediate future.
The Annual IP Conference was once again an event not to be missed whether you are a dedicated IP practitioner or a house counsel whose role includes IP and privacy. The new “Meet the Press” type of format used for the plenary sessions ensured a lively and informative discussion on the key IP areas. As an in-house attorney, I found them worthwhile to attend in order help keep up with key trends. However, I always find the afternoon breakout sessions particularly relevant to my role. The breakout sessions provide a more intimate setting and an opportunity to really engaged with the panelists. There is always at least one afternoon track that is particularly responsive to the interests of in-house counsel. I just wish I could clone myself to attend simultaneous sessions.
The Annual Intellectual Property Conference of the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL, has been an outstanding opportunity to meet expert speakers from all fields of practice, often with opposing but balanced views – making it impossible to miss. As Judge Newman pointed out during the event, only the exchange of ideas can promote innovation and economic growth. As a litigation attorney, it is paramount for me to understand how courts in the US, UK, DE, and others are dealing with the challenging interface between Antitrust and IP law, choosing between competing narratives will influence innovation across multiple industries. I tried to provide my contribution by sharing my concern that foreign decisions may be misrepresented in developing countries, where antitrust agencies may “misuse” competition law to undermine IP rights to protect “national champions”.
I had the pleasure and honor to participate in John Marshall Law School’s IP Conference this year. I thought the level of discussion and participation in all the panels was stellar, both as a participant and as an audience member. In particular, I thought the 101 discussion with thought leaders in academia, business and policy (including the indefatigable Judge Newman) was thought provoking and useful. It is clear from these discussions that for any legislation to “fix” 101 to move forward it will have to be multi-faceted and clearly include issues that all sides are concerned about, so that everyone will be invested in its success.
The JMLS IP conference brings together academics, government and practitioners in a morning session rapid fire tour through the years critical IP issues. The afternoon sessions follow an interactive format exploring specific issues in greater detail. These sessions really enable a richer understanding of the topic and are also a lot of fun.
I greatly enjoyed attending the 62nd Annual JMLS IP Conference, and participating in the session on patentable subject matter. My main takeaway from that session is that, while most everyone agrees that it makes sense to exclude laws of nature and products of nature from the scope of patentable subject matter, because the social benefits from conferring patent protection on such fundamental “building blocks” would exceed the social costs, there’s still a lot of disagreement over how far this exclusion should extend. Sure, the law of gravity is a fundamental building block and hence unpatentable–but is an isolated DNA sequence, or a diagnostic method based on a naturally-occurring correlation, one of these necessarily-unpatentable building blocks too? The Supreme Court thinks so, but it’s not at all clear to me what that intuition is based on; and the risk of inadvertently discouraging investment in developing new diagnostics and naturally-derived products may be substantial. That said, there are potential efficiencies in having a tool for screening out potentially weak patents on a motion to dismiss, where possible; the question then is whether the downside is too great.
Senior Partner and Founder, PacTech Law, P.C.
As usual, the JMLS Conference was a great success. It brought together a fantastic collection of international IP thought leaders and practitioners, with a perfectly coordinated agenda. I will definitely look forward to another great event in 2019.
I recently participated as a speaker in The John Marshall Law School 62nd Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference in Chicago, Illinois. When Daryl Lim, John Marshall’s Director, Center for Intellectual Property, asked that I participate on a copyright panel for the conference, I assumed it would be similar to every other speaking opportunity I have had. I was wrong. This conference had the most impressive roster of speakers – 90 in all – on various topics ranging from patents, copyrights, trademarks, antitrust, IT and privacy, and the format was an engaging, enlightening and lively discussion on each of the topics. The audience was involved in the discussions, and the speakers were able to showcase their breadth of knowledge on so many IP-related topics, both old and cutting edge. It was an amazing opportunity to network and learn. It was an honor to be part of this conference.
Irrespective of the specific subject matters discussed at the Conference, my biggest take-away was that its format, being really set for conversations – among panellists and participants, all of which were thought leaders in the IP world –, made a true difference to the “usual” conference format of lengthy presentations.
This format allowed for some really great discussions. My main focus lies with patents, so particularly the discussions evolving around patentability (section 101), the intersection of patents and antitrust as well as global IP developments were of significant interest. What became apparent once more is that what is needed most in the IP world is judicial reliability. A further take-away was that harmonisation in IP does not always have to take the legislative route, but that harmonisation by way of national courts and judges exchanging their views is sometimes at least equally effective. In this regard, from an outsider’s perspective it may be helpful in the section 101 discussions to also take into consideration how other jurisdictions and institutions such as the EPO deal with patentability.
Utmostly impressive – one is inclined to say “as usual”, but that would not express how outstanding it is – was Judge Newman’s inspirational talk about the relevance of the IP system to today’s economies and societies, and her plea to get involved in ensuring its protection.
The conference was excellent. I caught up on some areas where I don’t practice extensively these days, namely trademarks and copyrights. The panels were interesting and informative. I especially enjoyed hearing about recent and ongoing cases. I also got some great diverse perspectives form practitioners on a range of issues. In the patent area, I heard some diverse perspectives on 101 issues and some interesting proposals for “addressing” 101. I also got an update on patent damages and other recent patent law changes. Adam Kelly did a great job moderating the patent litigation panel I sat on.
In the vein of networking, I ran into a number of practitioners I had not connected with in some time. I also made some new acquaintances, including some IP practitioners early in their careers. As an aside, I got several recommendations for things to do in Hong Kong from three different people over lunch. I left for a visit to Hong Kong just after the conference.
The conference was the consummate example of a refreshing civil discourse addressing academic and practical solutions to fixing several current issues facing intellectual property law. Attendees who represented diverse viewpoints—academia, the judiciary, corporate, U.S. government, and private practice—came together to discuss some very difficult, but important issues. From those discussions, I am sincerely optimistic for the future of intellectual property.
Alice O. Martin, Ph.D., J.D.
What a marvelous opportunity to get immersed in a full day of all aspects of Intellectual Property law, beginning with the inspirational, historical perspective from Judge Pauline Newman. The take-away message I absorbed from the Judge was that protection of valuable intellectual property is still important, hurdles and glitches will be smoothed out, so keep thinking and working! It was a real pep talk!
The following morning Plenary Session panels were lively and allowed us to hear various experts with varying views on patent, antitrust, copyright and trademark law. The panel moderator kept the interactions lively and informative.
Because of concurrent sessions in the afternoon, I only heard the patent sequence. It was particularly satisfying to have discussions during the breaks with law students. Updates on the law – in particular regarding patent eligibility, were helpful. At the end of the conference, I was grateful that the organization prowess of JMLS Professor Darryl Lim, and Chairman of the IP Advisory Board, Don Dunner resulted in such a worthwhile conference.
The JMLS Conference, in both its private roundtable session and in the public session the next day, illustrated the two principal messages evident to anyone paying attention over the past several years. The first is that U.S. patent law, particularly with regard to what is eligible for patenting, has been seriously and negatively affected by recent Supreme Court decisions (and the Court shows no indication it is willing to revisit these decisions no matter what). The second is that there is no consensus regarding what needs to be done to correct the situation. The conference permitted practitioners, judges, government policymakers, business representatives, and legal academics to provide their perspectives. Insofar as this enlightened participants from each group to better understand various stakeholders’ concerns the conference was an unqualified success. There was much less success in coming to a better understanding of how to do what most agree needs to be done, recalibrate U.S. patent law to have eligibility requirements more in line with other industrialized countries. Of course, it is unlikely that any of the participants had any expectation that a solution to the eligibility problem would be found, and in that no one was disappointed.
Member, Leydig, Volt & Mayer, Ltd.
In terms of overall quality, the 62nd Annual Conference was the best I have attended. The morning plenary sessions featured a range of topics, presented in a manner accessible to specialists and generalists alike.
The afternoon sessions drilled down further—there were no less than three copyright panels discussing trends in this specialty with essentially no substantive overlap. I was honored to moderate the final copyright panel focusing on music and entertainment, featuring conversations among six highly regarded practitioners, academics, policy advocates and business professionals.
Outstanding faculty, truly a learning environment.
The John Marshall Law School Annual Intellectual Property Conference is one of the most valuable that I attend and look forward to each year. Directors from its Center for Intellectual Property, Information, and Privacy Law do an incredible job bringing together thought leaders from a variety of sectors, including academic, private practice, judicial, and overall public interest. This year they introduced a new lively moderated discussion format among panelists, which elicited both useful practice points and insight on upcoming trends and pending cases. I enjoyed interacting with fellow panelists and the opportunity to compare opinions and learn about their practical experience and research. I will definitely attend again and highly recommend the conference to anyone interested in staying abreast of IP developments.
As a first time attendee, I was impressed by the scale of this conference and how it attracts not just from our Midwest legal community but scholars and attorneys from all over the nation and the world. Although I had mostly administrative duties to attend to during the morning sessions, I was happy to be able to sit-in on some of the afternoon panels in the “session A” room. I especially enjoyed the copyright law panel’s discussion the 5 Pointz graffiti case and the continuing struggle of American ideas of property rights with V.A.R.A. Additionally, I thought Jacqueline Charlesworth’s insight during the music law panel into the behind-the-scenes reality of writing and passing the Music Modernization Act was a real highlight of the afternoon.
I had the pleasure of being a student volunteer and attendee at the 61st and 62nd John Marshall Law School Annual Intellectual Property Conferences. Both conferences included a variety of Intellectual Property experts ranging from government, academia, and private practice. As a student, it was a great opportunity to further develop classroom materials and discussions in an entirely unique manner. The wide array of discussion topics and legal professionals at both conferences allowed me to learn about specific topics of interest and to expand my professional network. Learning and understanding a variety of perspectives from Intellectual Property experts was an important stepping stone in building a better and stronger future. For example, the discussion on IT & Privacy made me realize how important it is to learn about and understand reasonable cybersecurity and digital identity, especially at the rate technology is advancing – how we currently handle these particular areas on a legal level will drastically impact our daily lives in the future.
The conference served as a wonderful stage for discussions on IP law. It bravely envisioned the future of the IP regime, confronted new challenges, and suggested innovative solutions. The conference was also a meeting point for practitioners, judges, academic professors, students, and representatives from the relevant industries. There was a high level of innovative discourse during the conference. For example, many creative new legal copyright tools were discussed as part of the copyright plenary session in which I participated. Associate Register of Copyrights Catherine Rowland introduced a new tool of small claims. It gives inventors and creators who cannot afford expensive litigation access to justice. The panel also discussed other contemporary copyright issues, including copyright trolling.
Wow. Legislating from the bench is a good thing.
One thing that I don’t think many people realize is that patent law is affected by the low interest rates.
Consider that companies like Tesla are funded primarily through the stock market. So what we have is the stock market is acting like funds. You don’t need patents nearly as much in this case.
The only sure way to return America to #1 in patented innovation is to abolish 101 entirely.
102, 103, and 112 will (continue to) do the job just fine.
And bless Judge Newman’s heart.
She knows of what she speaks.
All, except that of actual inventors.
Yeah, Adam, how’s the view from the techoristocrat’s luxury suite? Such an easy ride in the greased-rail, kangaroo-court based regime you’re enjoying the illicit fruits of, there – is this not the truth of this whole sordid matter?
Will these lordlings never learn? The original and Constitutional notion is SUPPOSED to be that of PROVIDING an INCENTIVE for taking on the DIFFICULT RISKS of INVENTION.
Unless and until ACTUAL, REAL LIFE INVENTORS are also considered to be so-called “stakeholders” in this domain, we will continue to treated with disdain and outright contempt.
That the judge-attorney-legislator overclass continues to congratulate itself at such a gathering when this ‘house’ (domain) is already largely burnt down from the perspective of knowledgeable inventors, displays a cognitive dissonance so extreme as to beggar any notion of intelligence among its participants.
Frankly, to an inventor of a talent sufficient to make world-improving, seminal, ‘cornerstone’ inventions, this is the babble of jackasses. Do any of these august self-congratulating participants even dare admit what rubbish this navel-gazing all is, at this point?
Where is John Adams’ sterling statement of clarity regarding American jurisprudence: “Ours is a Nation of Laws, not Men” ?
Are they even aware of, let alone observant about, Justice Potter’s infamous “…but I know it when I see it”?
How is it that U.S. patent law has become degenerate enough to be meaningfully expressed in terms of cases regarding obscenity?
And, lest any of you esquires and lordlings take personal offense to my well-founded criticism here: Is the present state of affairs for all but the wealthiest IP pirates and thieves, not truly OBSCENE?
>>Where is John Adams’ sterling statement of clarity regarding American jurisprudence: “Ours is a Nation of Laws, not Men” ?
The laws in the US ended when so many were created and when most laws are based on giant balancing tests that allow a fact finder to decide whatever they want.
Let call it like it is; We know how Google greased Obama in order to move in Michelle Lee to bring in the AIA Act and then introduce the PTAB so companies like Google and Apple that no longer had to pay for a IP licences. They Created the Boogeyman “Patent Troll” to get their agenda pushed through. Small inventors have been fleeced by the elites. NO coincidence Silicon Valley are trading at record highs since the introduction of the AIA Act back in 2011. Its funny how much money you can make when you can cut people (Inventors) out of the pie. Its disgraceful. No surprise America fell from 1st in the global patent ranking to 12th. There is little incentive to invent as patents are nothing more then “government franchises” that hold no power up against the elites like Google and Apple. Not sure Mr. Iancu can do much as the SCOTUS is in bed with the Silicon Valley Elites and own the House and the Senate. What a great Plutocracy America is. | 2019-04-24T17:25:31 | https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2018/12/06/future-our-hands/id=103681/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Ipwatchdog+%28IPWatchdog.com%29 |
There’s aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and naproxen – each sold under several brand names. Here’s what you need to know to choose the right one for you.
When you’re looking for an over-the-counter pain reliever, a walk through your local pharmacy is bound to give you headache. With so many choices and brands it can get confusing, so here are the basics.
Aspirin is a good general analgesic, meaning it relieves pain. It’s great for anything that hurts: headaches, muscle aches, joint pains, and fevers.
People with stomach or colon bleeding should never take aspirin. Also, it should never be given to children.
“There’s a rare incidence of something called Ray’s Syndrome, which is a very serious disease that can be caused by aspirin in kids,” says Bertie M. Bregman, MD, of Westside Family Medicine in New York City.
Over-the-counter brands include Bayer and Ecotrin, or you can just buy a generic bottle of aspirin, which is often less expensive.
“I would say that there’s no discernible advantage to brand-name over generic aspirin, so you might as well just look to see what the dosage is and if it’s the same. Go for whichever is cheaper,” Dr. Bregman says.
Acetaminophen is also an analgesic, like aspirin, so it’s commonly used for headaches and pain. But since this is not an anti-inflammatory substance, it won’t do much for muscles or sprains.
Bregman says anyone with liver problems should stay away from acetaminophen and be careful when giving it to babies.
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Anyone with kidney problems should stay away from ibuprofen.
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“The main reason to choose naproxen over ibuprofen or aspirin is that it’s longer lasting, so you don’t have to take it as frequently. It lasts longer in your system,” says Bregman.
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> license, for example a proprietary one?
> forms, with or without modification, are permitted".
> made a copylefted fork of X windows, but chose not to. | 2019-04-23T20:05:40 | https://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2002/01/msg00080.html |
For decades Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale has offered a lifeline to thousands of older people living in the local area who are all alone and facing the uncertainty that old age can often bring. Many of those who we help are vulnerable, isolated and in poverty.
Services include: benefit assistance, Advocates assisting to resolve issues, essential support when leaving hospital to return home or move into a care setting, access to our befriending scheme to combat feelings of isolation.
We feel we are unique in that we are a long-established and trusted local charity dedicated to supporting local people. Our services are out there where it matters most in the communities we serve, they are accessible and make a real difference to the lives of so many older people.
Our vision is to live in a society where older people are respected and enabled to meet their aspirations.
We will help and support older people, especially those who are vulnerable, isolated, and in poverty.
•Enable older people to secure and uphold their rights at times when they may be vulnerable.
•Provide independent, accurate and up to date information.
•Provide a wide range of information and a variety of services through volunteers.
•Recruit, train, support and supervise volunteers.
•Provide support for older people to remain living in their home of choice for as long as they wish.
•Promote health and wellbeing through the delivery of a range of holistic activities.
•Provide opportunities for older people to participate and engage as active citizens.
Enable older people to secure and uphold their rights at times when they may be vulnerable.
Provide independent, accurate and up to date information.
Provide a wide range of information and a variety of services through volunteers. Recruit, train, support and supervise volunteers.
Provide support for older people to remain living in their home of choice for as long as they wish.
Promote health and wellbeing through the delivery of a range of holistic activities. Provide opportunities for older people to participate and engage as active citizens. | 2019-04-26T12:10:29 | https://secure.thebiggive.org.uk/charity/view/65233/age-connects-cardiff-and-the-vale |
The World's Fair Pavilion was built in 1909 with funds from the proceeds of the 1904 World's Fair. Completely renovated in 1998, it is a beautiful open air pavilion that can be used for private events. Reservations are required and a rental fee is charged. It has a seating capacity of 500 people with a catering area, restrooms, electrical outlets, and 2 patios. | 2019-04-23T14:24:06 | https://aboutstlouis.com/local/buildings/worlds-fair-pavilion |
XSTRATA Copper's chief financial officer Louis Irvine has joined the board of Indophil Resources in a move described by one analyst as a "step on the path" to the major exercising its option to acquire a 62.5% interest in the large Tampakan copper-gold deposit in the Philippines. "I would see this as part of the progression of Xstrata to exercise its option," ABN AMRO Morgan senior analyst Chris Brown told MiningNews.net. "I think when you look at the size and quality of the Tampakan project, it is almost inconceivable that they wouldn't."
Located on the southernmost island of the Philippines, Mindanao, the Tampakan deposit has a measured, indicated and inferred resource of 1.34 billion tonnes containing 8.9Mt of copper and 11.6Moz of gold.
The Anglo-Swiss company has an option till September 2006 to acquire a 62.5% interest in Tampakan.
What will subsequently happen to Indophil should the option be exercised remains a key question.
"There are benefits for Xstrata in acquiring the whole asset, they would get 100% of the product, but there are negatives in that Indophil has demonstrated it can work very efficiently in the Philippine socio-political environment," Brown said.
"Xstrata can't acquire Indophil cheaply because of the relationships the group has developed and they will be absolutely critical in taking the project forward, so I don't think they [Indophil] are going to get legged over."
Shares in Indophil hit a 52-week low of 31c in June before gaining ground to hit a 52-week high of 75c in January. The stock gained 5.5c (8.8%) during Thursday to close at 68c. | 2019-04-26T01:38:08 | http://www.minesandcommunities.org/article.php?a=3503 |
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In the last few years, one of the ongoing favourite window coverings seems to be the roller blind. Similarly, the vertical blinds are majorly popular for the office environment. The design of the vertical blinds means that they are easy to handle and slides effortlessly from side to side.
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I have a super easy Crochet project to share with you today; a simple cowl scarf made with a chunky home-spun style yarn and done in a double crochet stitch. It’s such a quick project, you’ll have it finished in just an hour or so and be wearing it before you know it!
The color I have is called Sandstone. I love how the yarn changes colors- it goes from grey to beige to mustard to a corally pink/red.
It’s just so soft and warm- perfect for a scarf to keep me warm in my frigid office!
Do you remember the little cowl scarf I made for my missy last year? (I still wear my matching infinity scarf all the time too!) This scarf is made the same way- just in a larger size, and it may be my new fave.
Infinity scarves are my favorite type of scarf- I like how they stay in place all day without any fuss. The stripes on this scarf look especially pretty when slightly twisted.
The measurements for my scarf are 17.5 wide by about 12 tall.
Keep adding rows of double crochet until you reach your desired height.
Stitch the ends together and that’s it- you have a cowl.
TIP: If you decide to use the yarn I used, there is one thing to note. This yarn has a little thread that runs through it that holds the yarn together. While.pretty, the thread in the yarn kept the foundation chain from having any stretch at all, As I kept adding rows of double crochet, my scarf was getting wider since the double crochet stitch in this bulky yarn stretched a ton. To compensate for this, I ended up going back and decrease the # of stitches as I went along. (I started with 54 and ended up with 51 stitches per row.) Not a big deal- but something to watch for as you add your rows so the top and bottom of the scarf will be similar in width.
Beautiful and warm scarf! I really love the yarn you choosed! | 2019-04-25T14:58:29 | https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/how-to-crochet-cowl-scarf/ |
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M&C Saatchi Group launches consultancy, Edge campaign to change learning system.
M&C Saatchi Group has launched Audience Communications, a PR and social marketing consultancy for organisations looking to deliver positive social change. The consultancy specialises in public health, arts, criminal justice and youth issues. It is being led by Ed Gyde, former board director and head of social marketing at Forster.
Edge, the independent education foundation, has begun a campaign to change the role of practical and vocational learning. The campaign is reaching out to young people, teachers and parents to change the British education system. Band & Brown Communications is handling PR for the campaign.
VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has launched an online film campaign to boost the number of visitors coming to the UK. The initiative, which ties in with British Tourism Week, focuses on five British individuals. The films feature a fish market trader, a local DJ, a yoga teacher, a brewer and a seaside chippy owner. The films are intended to give a glimpse of the British personalities tourists will encounter when they visit.
LG Communications is offering ten £100 fast-track places at its annual conference in May, to young communicators who demonstrate outstanding work. Individuals wishing to apply should ask their manager to write 200 words on why they should be attending. Submissions should be sent to [email protected]. | 2019-04-23T18:10:09 | https://www.prweek.com/article/895922/public-sector-week |
The 30 Hour Famine is part lock-in, part spiritual discipline, and part action against the biggest problems our world is facing. We’re going to team up with Davidson UMC’s youth ministry for this one and having some fun together. We’re still finalizing some of the details about what we’re doing, but don’t wait to sign up! We will be closing registration on January 28th.
Fasting is an ancient spiritual discipline that Christians have adopted and use as a way to focus the mind and body on our dependence on God.
Fasting for 30 hours is totally safe for healthy teenagers.
This is a fast by choice. There will be bread and juice available throughout the 30 hours and no student will be prevented from eating.
Modern science has found lots of great benefits from fasting and, when properly understood and supervised, it can be a healthy practice.
We are still nailing down a final schedule, but you can expect capture the flag on Davidson’s campus, serving the hungry and poor, and some time exploring the ways that God designed us to love others. This was a ton of fun in 2018, so don’t miss this year’s version! | 2019-04-20T16:39:02 | https://dcpcyouth.org/2019/01/14/30-hour-famine-2019/ |
November was really eventful too, but maybe a bit less than October. This month started with the day after Halloween and ended today. Between these two days I visited my baby cousin who is still sooo adorable and went to watch the Mockingjay in the cinema with my friends. I also had a random American Horror Story marathon with my bestie. I found a nailpolish perfectly matching with the color of my coat but sadly after a few days I had to change my coat. I trained a lot but not so hard because the competition season is over. Today I made our advent wreath and ignited the first candle already. | 2019-04-24T11:00:53 | http://stylebyrachelblog.com/2014/11/30/november-photo-diary/ |
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ABSTRACT: Four perspectives on fringe belts are discussed: spatial, economic, social and planning. The characteristics of previous studies are examined in relation to these perspectives. In this light the investigation of the fringe belts, especially the inner fringe belt, of the Mediterranean port city of Mersin reveals the emergence of three distinct functional sections within the inner fringe belt and the merging of the inner and middle fringe belts. Phases and processes of development are examined. The absence of a significant fixation line until the construction of the ring road well into the post-war period has been a major factor influencing the historico-geographical pattern of fringebelt development. The findings are related to those of previous fringe-belt studies.
ABSTRACT: A methodology is proposed for assessing the physical form of urban areas. Termed morpho, it deals with fundamental elements of urban form: streets, plots and buildings. It includes seven assessment criteria: one for each of the elements individually; one for each relation between pairs of elements; and finally, one linking form and function. The application of this methodology provides a quantitative assessment of the ‘morphological basis’ of an urban area, identifying its strengths and weaknesses. It is argued that morpho can make an important contribution to urban research and practice. | 2019-04-19T10:26:23 | http://urbanform.org/online_public/2013_1.shtml |
Today is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, without a doubt the most famous child in the history of mankind. Part of the celebration is, of course, the giving of gifts.
I could wax eloquently about the many gifts I am blessed with every day, which I truly appreciate. But instead I want to write about a very special gift we received a few weeks ago in our mailbox. A gift from an unknown child.
It was a homemade Christmas card, in a pre-stamped envelope all ready to be posted. No name, no nothing on the envelope – just the stamp.
The card featured carefully cutout Christmas trees on the front decorated with sequins. I’m sure it took quite some time to make. And I bet we weren’t the only ones in the neighbourhood to receive this most wonderful, charming and unexpected gift.
I have my suspicions who made it. There’s a little boy who lives with his mother about six houses down on our street. They seem to be very down to earth, gentle people, from the few times I have spoken with them. It’s exactly the thing I would expect them to do.
Pause for a moment and realize what she is instilling in her child for life lessons. Care for others, selflessness, the joy that can come making others happy, the giving of one’s time as opposed to just money – and that you don’t need to seek pomp and attention when doing for others.
He's getting a great start in life, wouldn’t you say?
There’s two verses from the Book of Matthew that correspond with what I think that mother is teaching her child. I’m not needy, but you’ll get the point.
Matthew 6: 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
I believe that giving of ourselves is one of the greatest things we have to give. And it’s probably the hardest. Most of us are too busy in the rush of modern life to do more than toss a few coins in a bucket in December and call it a day. But need is present the other 364 days as well.
We should give, as we have been given, and expect nothing in return. Not just this time of year, but the whole year through. And it's never to late to start. I should heed my own advice.
"Many laughed to see this alteration in him [Scrooge], but he let them laugh and little heeded them, for he knew that no good thing in this world ever happened, at which some did not have their fill of laughter. His own heart laughed and that was quite enough for him. And it was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well if any man alive possessed the knowledge." | 2019-04-21T23:00:41 | http://www.docaitta.com/2012/12/a-special-christmas-gift.html |
I'm going to want to jump right into the new content when it is released. After playing through all of the KOTET chapters I expect I'll want to spend a lot of time on the new Uprisings. I'm a dedicated healer interested in forming a team for this new content. if you have a tank or DPS toon you'd like to commit to this let me know. Ideally I'm looking for people that know how to properly gear themselves and probably do a lot of HM FPs and OPs.
Maybe. Depends on scheduling conflicts for me.
The five Uprisings released today aren't accessible through the Group Finder. You can form a group of four and enter by obtaining the missions from the terminal in the combat training area.
I'm healing, but need three more brave Imperial warriors to charge into the fray with me.
Let me know when you'd like to run.
Like to get basic handle pubside first, heh, but I can put word out to Wraiths for you if any alts.
Do we know why not accessible? Do you go through Command Console or something else?
Bioware says there's a bug. I think it will be fixed later this week.
You can still pick the missions up at the terminal and use the travel button next to the mission to get there.
One day I'll get an Imperial to 70. One day.
Hit me up if you need a healer or just another body to fill out the group. I'm usually on one of the Rix's on Imp side. | 2019-04-24T21:50:02 | http://begerencolony.org/index.php?topic=4579.0 |
The Alibaba scrubbing center (AliSC) of Anti-DDoS Pro acts as a reverse proxy. It makes sure the client server remains invisible to the origin server. AliSC handles all requests from clients by blocking malicious requests while forwarding legitimate requests to the origin. Therefore, malicious traffic is mitigated when it goes through Anti-DDoS Pro.
In Full-NAT proxy mode, Anti-DDoS Pro uses the local IP as the source IP to establish connection with the origin server, as illustrated in the following figure.
Multiple local IP addresses are available because AliSC has multiple physical servers.
In Full NAT mode, each packet’s source IP address will be a local IP address.
The origin server must whitelist all existing local IP addresses that are fixed to guarantee accessibility.
AliSC uses local IP addresses to visit IDC network and keeps the real client IP address in HTTP/HTTPS header’s X-forwarded-for field.
For origin, Anti-DDoS Pro makes source IP addresses more concentrated, and improves the transmission speed of packets from them. Under this circumstance, however, the local IPs may be determined as suspicious to the origin server’s firewall or security software (if such software is applied). In case of the local IP being blocked or limited, make sure all the local IPs are whitelisted before being diverted to Alibaba Cloud.
For a deeper level of safety considerations, we recommend that you block all requests to the origin server from IP addresses except local IP addresses. By doing this, the origin is better protected even if the real IP addresses are disclosed. | 2019-04-25T09:55:41 | https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/doc-detail/35196.htm |
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Seabourn is kicking off its Two Week Sale on Monday, offering special pricing and amenities on select 2019 and 2020 sailings all over the world now through April 8.
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Other benefits include up to 15 percent savings on combination cruise bookings, a special deposit offer of $500 per suite and single supplements starting at just 25 percent above the standard double occupancy fares on select voyages for solo travelers.
Click here to see a complete list of voyages that Seabourn's Two Week Sale applies to.
"For the traveler who is waiting to book their vacation for this year or even into next, the time is now, and our Two Week Sale gives people even more reason to book an ultra-luxury travel experience aboard the finest resorts at sea," said Chris Austin, Seabourn’s senior vice president of global marketing and sales, in a statement.
Seabourn's Two Week Sale comes amid a boom in luxury cruise bookings. AAA Travel revealed that its cruise sales increased substantially in 2018 compared to the previous year but pointed out that suite bookings and smaller, luxury line sales were exploding.
Seabourn boasts a fleet of all-suite ships carrying only 450-600 passengers on each sailing. | 2019-04-26T06:37:38 | https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/save-big-on-a-cruise-during-seabourns-two-week-sale.html |
The researchers from Imperial have designed a video game called Balloon Buddies, which is a tool that enables those recovering from conditions such as a stroke to engage and play together with healthy volunteers such as therapists and family members as a form of rehabilitation.
Balloon Buddies is designed to level the playing field by allowing healthy participants to support the less abled player. The researchers have shown that this type of collaboration makes it more rewarding for the less-abled partner, more challenging for the better partner, and overall more fun for both, as they have to continuously work together to score points.
The team have trialled Balloon Buddies by getting patients to play it on their own in single player mode and then partnered with healthy volunteers during dual player gameplay. They found that the performance of the patient was boosted when they played with a healthy volunteer, compared to if they were playing the game on their own. In addition, they found that the poorer a patient's single player performance was, the greater the improvement seen when they played with another during dual-player mode.
These findings published today in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation (JNER), suggest that by increasing engagement with healthy volunteers, compared to playing alone, patients may be more likely to increase the effort they put into training, which could ultimately lead to greater gains in physical performance.
While the pilot study was limited to 16 patients and 32 healthy participants playing in 16 pairs, the researchers believe this form of rehabilitation through gaming may be beneficial to patients recovering from other illnesses such as musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis, and cerebral palsy. The researchers are aiming to further develop the game alongside new multiplayer concepts and show that it can be used in different settings including patients training with their therapist or with other patients, in community centres or even remotely at home.
Dr Michael Mace, lead author from the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London, said: "Video games are a great way of providing repetitive exercise to help patients recover from debilitating illnesses. However, most games are designed for users to play on their own, which can actually discourage and isolate many patients. We developed the Balloon Buddy game to enable patients to train with their friends, family or caregivers in a collaborative and playful manner. The technology is still being developed, but we have shown that playing jointly with another individual may lead to increased engagement and better outcomes for patients."
Balloon Buddies uses animation, sounds, and vibration-feedback, similar to conventional video games. It requires users to balance a ball on a beam, which is lifted at each of its ends by balloons controlled by the players. The main aim of the game is for the players to vary the height of the beam so that the ball collides with moving targets in order to collect points. Players are also required to work together to keep the beam horizontal so that the ball doesn't roll off the platform. It is played with a wireless handgrip called GripAble, enabling people with arm weakness to control video games on any standard tablet device.
In the study, the researchers tested the game on 16 patients who had arm weakness following a stroke with a healthy volunteer over three months at Charing Cross Hospital, which is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, in 2016. Previously, the game was also tested on 16 healthy pairs with different baseline abilities.
The team will now carry out a larger study to examine whether the game leads to more efficient learning and to examine if patients are more motivated to train for longer periods. They will also explore social implications of interaction such as the effect of patients playing with a relative versus a stranger.
The Balloon Buddies game is an example of the work of the Imperial Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC). This is a partnership between Imperial College London and three NHS Trusts, which aims to improve patient outcomes by harnessing scientific discoveries and translating them as quickly as possible into new diagnostics, devices and therapies, in the NHS and beyond. | 2019-04-21T21:21:56 | https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-11/icl-smg111617.php |
Petitioning for La Luchadora, Nydia Velázquez!
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Traditional architecture is often seen at its best when portrayed in its entirety and in its environment. Including a little of the surroundings in an image often works well. However, much depends upon the nature of the location.
A country mansion situated in beautifully landscaped gardens may well benefit from being seen in its surroundings, but an old church squeezed between modern glass-covered office blocks is a different matter. If the intention of the picture is to show the architectural features of the church at their best, then isolating the building from its modern neighbours may be the best approach. In the other hand, if the intention is to illustrate the position in which the church now finds itself, obviously some elements of the surrounding buildings should be incorporated.
For the image of the Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan, it was essential to reveal the extraordinary and precipitous location of the building. A shot taken with a longer lens would have show merely an interesting traditional Bhutanese building, but would have concealed its most unusual characteristic. Even so, the image does not inform the viewer that the monastery is located at 9,000 feet above sea level at the head of a long and steep winding track that challenges even strong walkers and photographers.
Lighting is always important of course, as it the time of day. In general, try to show the structure from an angle that reveals a three-dimensional view. Images captured from directly in front of a building may be appropriate in some cases, but do not reveal any depth. Many of the millions of people who crowd around the gates of London's Buckingham Palace leave without realizing that the building is basically square. All they have seen is the flat, two-dimensional front facade. | 2019-04-24T06:47:39 | http://www.openphotographicsociety.org/photography/genres/architectural/traditional/1144-introduction-to-traditional-architecture |
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You will receive an email with all the information about the delivery. Depending on the type of product you have ordered, a track and trace code has been included which enables you to follow your order.
You are also able to find the track & Trace nr of your shipment on your online account in our shop.
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I turn 26 in a few days. On my 23rd birthday, I was diagnosed with a cancer that statistically promised me I’d not see my 26th year. On my 24th birthday, the cancer had spread to my bones and my vocal cords, and I ended up in a wheelchair with no voice… But by my 25th birthday, I was walking, talking, and thriving.
The last 12 months are some of the greatest moments I’ve ever lived through. To cheat death is one thing, but to cheat death and stomp on it’s head is another. I’m so thankful this year. I’m thankful for my life–but equally if not more thankful for the life of those I’ve met and ‘made’ with this year.
I feel like there’s been a theme of time and the finite in this years work… so here’s my ‘greatest hits’ of the moments I’ve been lucky enough to be behind the lens for. | 2019-04-24T05:00:40 | http://coltonwilliams.com/articles/2017/12/4/not-yet |
Improved economics – More advanced sales and marketing organizations are realizing that specific types of accounts drive the most compelling revenue metrics.
Market dynamics – Many marketing organizations’ inbound, volume and velocity models have peaked and they must now pursue targeted, account-based models to drive growth.
Proven results – Early adopters are seeing impressive results, particularly with respect to strategic revenue metrics, where mature account based companies have seen a 150% increase in metrics such as LTV.
Account based marketing is the coordination of highly valuable, personalized experiences across all functions that impact the customer (e.g. marketing, sales development, sales, and customer success) to drive engagement at a targeted set of accounts. In fact, at TOPO, we prefer to use the phrase “account based” rather than “account based marketing” to describe this go-to-market strategy.
Targeted, high-value accounts – In an account based world, companies target and engage accounts that fit the ideal customer profile (ICP). A canonical target account list defines which accounts marketing, sales, and the entire organization will spend time and money on.
Data and intelligence-driven programs and campaigns – High quality data and intelligence are essential to ABM. Contact data and account intelligence allow marketing and sales to engage buyers more effectively.
Valuable and personalized experiences – In a shift from the volume and velocity model, where templatization is key and low value offers such as whitepapers create low conversion rates, account based marketing requires companies to deliver relevant, personalized, valuable experiences to specific buyers.
Coordinated, high frequency, high effort outreach – ABM requires continuous high touch, high frequency campaigns against the target account list. Shifting from volume and velocity models where marketing focuses on measuring activities or tactics in bulk, account based organizations plan and track activities by target account.
The starting point for any account based marketing strategy is your ideal customer profile and target account list. The ICP defines the firmographic, environmental and behavioral attributes of accounts expected to become a company’s most valuable customers. It is developed through both qualitative and quantitative analyses; and may optionally be informed by predictive analytics software.
Unlike the term “target customer,” which is often used to describe any company that might buy a product or service, the ICP is focused on the most valuable customers and prospects that are also most likely to buy. The ICP should also not be confused with the total addressable market or total available market, which are calculations or estimates of the universe of potential target customers.
The ICP is a foundational, organization-wide decision impacting downstream sales and marketing efforts. It aligns marketing, sales, service and executive teams to the highest-value accounts. It also creates focus on scalable and repeatable strategies and tactics to engage and convert top accounts. And it drives target account list creation, segmentation, organizational structure, and other key activities.
Many companies believe that defining the ideal customer profile is the key to account based success. The ICP is key, but it’s not enough. Successful ABM programs are powered by high quality target account lists. The best account based practitioners use the ICP to guide the development of the target account list. That list is then tiered and a database enabling easy selection of target accounts is developed.
Refresh: Don’t let the target account list become static. Validate the ICP and refresh the account list at least once every 18 months.
Align: Develop the target account list on the basis of alignment. Good and aligned beats perfect every time.
Timing: During account selection, ignore accounts in the account list when insight indicates that the timing is wrong for that account.
Tier: Establish account tiers to appropriately align organizational resources to the highest-value accounts.
ABM requires a different process than a traditional demand generation process where marketing, sales development, and sales are focused on hard handoffs and metrics that highlight alignment issues, rather than solve them.
TOPO’s Account Based Funnel provides an operational model and measurement tool for driving account based marketing. This framework contrasts sharply with siloed approaches in which each distinct function hands off responsibility to the next. An integrated go-to-market plan across key functions and focused on the highest value accounts requires a number of significant changes, highlighted in the key takeaways below.
The Engaged Account replaces the MQL. A target account is engaged when it reaches the minimum Account Engagement Score (AES). Engaged Accounts are prioritized for outreach efforts (e.g. a target account may reach the minimum AES via significant website visits, which triggers an SDR to accelerate his/her prospecting into that account).
Target Account Pipeline (TAP) is the critical mid-funnel metric. An account based organization is not focused on early-stage leads. It is focused on growing TAP (i.e. pipeline from the target account list). Adopting TAP aligns early-funnel activity with the objectives of the sales organization.
Account-based marketing maximizes the ultimate revenue metric – customer lifetime value (LTV). In recent years, customer lifetime value has emerged as the most important metric in revenue. It’s also the ultimate account-based metric. With a well-defined target account list and effective account-based execution on both net-new and expansion opportunities, companies that use account-based will see significantly higher customer LTV.
Any account based marketing strategy needs to manifest itself in a set of tactics that marketing and sales can use to engage target accounts. At TOPO, we call these tactics “plays”. The most successful ABM programs leverage plays that engage buyers with valuable experiences that convert buyers at a higher rate than traditional marketing tactics.
High-value offers are a key component of creating a valuable experience for the buyer. The idea is to present prospects with an offer that is so valuable that they need to engage with you. These offers are typically focused on a high-priority challenge or opportunity confronting the target account (or segment of accounts). They are often personalized to the target account and provide prescriptive insights and best practices to the buyer. Effective offers also often provide the buyer with an experience that allows them to understand the benefit of being a customer.
High value offers can take many forms from assessments to account-specific onsite workshops, but they should always be relevant to the account and deliver tangible value. For example, marketing might develop a proactive assessment for top tier accounts and provide a summary of the assessment as part of the promotion of an account-specific workshop. This is a highly customized, account-specific offer that delivers valuable insights and recommendations.
Orchestration is another critical ABM tactic. Orchestration is the sequenced coordination of different activities, programs, and campaigns across marketing, sales development, sales, and customer success to drive engagement with multiple stakeholders in target accounts.
In fact, account based organizations that have met or exceeded their expectations within a year share one common trait: they leverage account based sales development. In other words, the fastest path to launching orchestrated campaigns and driving strong results is to focus on marketing-sales development orchestration. SDR-marketing coordinated campaigns will produce lift in target account pipeline. Organizations currently executing marketing-SDR orchestrated campaigns typically realize a 30-50% lift in “meetings set” at target accounts, with some organizations reporting a 100% increase.
Account based marketing depends on a number of critical organizational dynamics. In fact, the number one challenge that companies face when moving to ABM is insufficient resources (staff and budget). At TOPO, we help our clients with a number of issues, but there are three that are essential to ABM success.
Alignment – Ongoing agreement, collaboration, and coordination between key customer-facing stakeholders in organizations, such as marketing, sales development, sales, customer success, and the executive team, is essential (this is why account based marketing can be a misnomer – the entire organization must be bought in).
Resource allocation – It’s essential to organize your marketing resources so that you can support your ABM efforts. For example, an account based marketing VP leads account based team of marketers aligned to custom campaigns (1 marketer per 10 accounts, custom) and semi-custom campaigns (1 marketer per vertical or segment, 80% template/20% custom).
Account based marketing skills – ABM is a relatively new field of practice for marketers. Companies need to invest in developing the skills necessary, through hiring and ongoing development, to create an effective account based team. It’s similar to how marketing teams started building out their demand generation teams 10-12 years ago.
While ABM has emerged as one of the top initiatives for high growth companies in recent years, measuring the success of account based initiatives continues to be a key challenge. As account based investments continue to increase and adoption expands to include larger companies, solving the measurement and ROI challenges of account based marketing has become critical to its continued expansion.
That’s because the demand-centric approach to measurement, centered on the individual, MQLs, and a handoff-based process, is simply not sufficient for ABM. Companies that attempt to measure and manage account based initiatives against this traditional structure invariably struggle.
Measurement must be account-centric. The objective is to progress target accounts, ultimately driving increased revenue and customer lifetime value. Account-Based companies measure the number of accounts progressed, not the number of leads or contacts.
Opportunity Rate and Account Win Rate are the key metrics for progression, allowing performance measurements across multiple performance groups, and facilitating planning and forecasting.
Target Account Pipeline (TAP) is the key indicator of value. TAP captures the ability to create high value opportunities within target accounts. Since target accounts have higher win rates, retention rates, and growth rates, TAP is the most valuable portion of pipeline to a company.
Marketers are adopting data and technology tools that support account based and for good reason: today’s solutions are making account based marketing more scalable than ever before. In fact, TOPO forecasts that investment in account based technology will grow by 28% in 2018. Even so, many marketing organizations are still in the early stages of their account based journey, with limited investments in new technology and data solutions that are 100% dedicated to supporting account based marketing initiatives.
That’s why it’s critical that marketing organizations adopt ABM technology in a phased approach. Account based technology can initially be piloted using the technology already in place within many marketing organizations. Additional technology selected specifically to meet ABM requirements such as account based advertising solutions can then be added and integrated over time.
Today’s most widely adopted technologies are marketing automation, lead matching and routing, and contact data. Marketing organizations are simply looking to leverage existing technology investments to power their account based marketing programs even though this can present major challenges. We expect to see significant growth in technologies that are purpose-built for ABM in the years to come, especially in key areas such as intent data, orchestration, and account based metrics.
Ultimately, comprehensive account based platforms will be the single-most important category in the ABM tech stack in 2018 and beyond. These solutions will bring together planning, orchestration management, and measurement into a single solution. Over the next 12 months, we expect multiple account based platforms to emerge, with platforms becoming the central solution for executing, managing, and measuring a multitude of ABM efforts. Early adopters will be the primary purchasers in 2018, with category adoption expected to accelerate in 2019.
While adoption of account based marketing has accelerated rapidly over the last two years, fewer than 20% of companies are running mature ABM programs. Whatever your account based objectives are, it’s critical to leverage proven best practices as you start your ABM efforts.
First, make sure that the entire organization is committed to account based marketing. It’s critical to have support from marketing, sales development, sales, customer success, and the executive team. In our research, the number one cause of poor ABM programs is lack of cross-functional alignment across customer-facing functions. There needs to be an organization-wide commitment to mobilize efforts against a key set of target accounts.
Second, your ideal customer profile (ICP) and target account list are the north star of your ABM efforts. Make sure you invest sufficient time and resources in defining the ICP and building the target account list. Remember that, while a well-defined ICP is a good starting pointing, a high quality target account list is the most important element in account based marketing.
Third, don’t be afraid to start with small account based marketing programs that can deliver early wins. The move to ABM can seem like a daunting proposition and mature, optimized ABM programs can take up to two years to fully realize. That’s why it’s so important to pilot smaller programs such as orchestrated marketing/sales development campaigns that target a small number of accounts.
We are still in the early adopter phase of account based marketing – only 18% of companies have been running ABM programs for more than 24 months. In the next few years, we predict that over 90% of B2B marketing will be account based. That’s due to the fact that targeting and engaging a known set of accounts (however large that list might be) will yield better results than targeting a market. The simple act of defining the target account list allows marketers to gather data and intelligence about each account and deliver much more effective experiences to buyers based on that data. That’s precisely why account based marketing is having such a transformative impact on B2B sales and marketing.
Questions about account based marketing? Email our analyst team at [email protected]. | 2019-04-18T21:13:03 | https://blog.topohq.com/account-based-marketing-the-definitive-guide/ |
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The course caters to organizations that want to model their Data Distribution Service concepts, and also relate them to their Business and Application Architecture constructs within the same tool.
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and without gossip a quarrel dies down.
so a quarrelsome person fuels a dispute.
Gossip is disruptive talk and it soon becomes corrosive to us. It’s seductive yet destructive.
Gossip—by nature—is in reference to someone other than the people engaged in either speaking or listening to the gossip. It’s seductive and destructive because it’s passing on personal, intimate, or sensational information about someone else at their expense.
Think of how many TV shows, IG and FB posts, print and online magazines—across all forms of media—focus on inside scoops and dirt about celebrities, athletes, or even ordinary people. It’s mass voyeurism—a prying observer who is usually seeking the sordid or the scandalous.
Why are we so consumed with knowing all this personal information about everybody else?
Perhaps it’s a bit of FOMO. Somehow, missing out on what others may know matters to us. But think how long you or I have lived without knowing whatever it is we think we’re missing out on. In the end, it’s extraneous info—useless and unnecessary.
I think the reason we’re seduced by gossip goes deeper than that. It’s a lot darker and more destructive. Consider what these few verses tell us.
Without gossip a quarrel dies down. Just as a fire needs combustible material (wood) to keep burning, gossip fuels quarrels and stirs up strife and grief. Gossip can be defined as a rumor or report.
Every time there’s breaking news all sorts of rumors and reports begin to circulate. Often, they’re unsubstantiated but they keep cropping up and circulating even after the truth dispels them. Some people still say the holocaust or the 9-11 terror attacks were hoaxes. But then, some people still think the earth is flat.
A quarrelsome person is no different. Long after an argument is settled or dismissed, a quarrelsome person finds a way to keep it going. This is seen everyday on news talk shows—regardless of your political bent—on the Twitter-sphere, not to mention FaceBook…sigh.
We would all do well to heed this admonition.
Perhaps the darkest side of gossip is when it’s …swallowed greedily … into a person’s innermost being. This unneeded and destructive personal info gets buried in our hearts and corrupts us.
It will cause us to see certain people in a bad light—destroying them in our eyes and corrupting us like cancer eating away at whatever is good and healthy in us.
Why do we want to find fault or place blame? Somehow we’re deceived into thinking it makes us better than others. It doesn’t. It never will. When we put others down, it doesn’t elevate us, it does the opposite. But we’ve been doing this since the beginning of time.
What can we do to stop swallowing this verbal junk food?
It’s obvious what we need to do about generating gossip and quarrels. Shut our mouths. Just. Don’t. Pass. It. On. It’s really that simple. And, oh yeah—love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends (Prov 17:9 NIV).
The reason we’re seduced by gossip goes deeper and is darker and more destructive than just a few words. It’s passed on at the expense of others and corrupts us like cancer eating away at whatever is good and healthy in us.
If you find it too easy to listen to gossip and pass it on, ask God’s help to repent of this. Ask the Lord to help you shut your ears to gossip and quarreling, and to shun such corrosive and destructive thoughts and words.
so a hastily spoken curse does not come to rest.
or you will be like him.
Opposites are not absolute and they’re not mutually exclusive, that is, they don’t offset or cancel each other out.
Black and white are opposites but aren’t of equal strength, nor are they a perfect balance in the color spectrum. Black is an absence of visible light, while white is the presence of all visible wavelengths of light.
Darkness as a quality of black—the absence of light—does not absorb or destroy light. Light disburses and shines in the midst of darkness, as displayed in a nighttime sky full of stars. The light penetrates the darkness.
It’s a common thought that opposites either cancel one another or are held in some perfect balance in nature. But this is not true. Spring declares this in the cycle of seasons, as do vegetation and life from seeds buried in the ground.
Good does not exist in a perfect balance with evil. At times, it may seem as if evil is stronger than good. But goodness will overcome evil. This is the theme of redemption—the existence of evil will come to an end. It is overcome by God’s goodness.
Those who trust in God—true believers—have this hope in their hearts (Heb 6:19) and we are exhorted to overcome evil with good (Rom 12:21). the resurrection of Jesus from the dead is a testimony of this. Death is overcome by life.
Evil is overcome and subdued by God’s goodness. Light is greater than darkness. Faith in God is trust—a confidence in God who is the source of light and goodness and life itself.
This is why we don’t need to fear curses nor be bound by superstition. When someone expresses a curse on us, it only has power if we allow it to be stronger than God in our mind and heart.
A hastily spoken curse has no power. Or, as it says in another version—it’s without cause.
An illustration of this is found with Balaam the prophet who could not pronounce a curse on the Jewish people. Although paid to do so, he couldn’t unless the Lord originated it (Num 23:8).
We are not to fear the curses or threats or insults of others. The Lord whom we trust is greater than those people and their words. We need to fear God who has power over our lives for eternity rather than the evil of people (Matt 10:28).
Just as swallows and sparrows never seem to rest but dart and flutter and fly around—so are words spoken against us. Don’t take them to heart. Don’t allow them to nest in your mind. Trust in the truth of God—the One whom you trust above all.
This brings us to what seems to be contradictory statements. Do we answer a fool with their own stupidity and foolishness or not? Which is it? It depends.
The point of this paradoxical proverb is the need for discernment. An awareness and wisdom for the situation. At times, it’s best not to answer someone’s foolish talk, even when it’s directed at us. But sometimes foolishness needs to be confronted with the truth.
How can we know which to do when? There is no trustworthy formula or grid to figure this out. No set answers. We need discernment and wisdom. We need to be aware of the situation and alert to what the Spirit of God stirs in our heart and mind (Matt 10:16-20).
The one thing we don’t want to do is react. We are not to be driven by dogma nor controlled by our emotions. I see this too often in social media and it accomplishes nothing good. Here is where discernment needs to lead to discretion.
The noise of the world around us can get loud. And so are the voices competing for our attention. Everyone seems to have an opinion and feels entitled to express it. But at what cost? And what value does it really hold?
The short of it is this—people of faith are not at the mercy of the world’s whimsical wisdom because we can draw from the source of true wisdom, God’s wisdom. So let us live accordingly—guided by the Lord’s wisdom with discernment and discretion.
Evil and foolishness are overcome by God’s goodness and truth. When we rest in the wisdom of God and rely on His Spirit, we can learn when and when not to answer the voices of those around us. We can live as a living testimony of His goodness.
When you find yourself plagued with harsh words, ask the Lord to direct you in His Word—the Bible—to counter them with the truth. When confronted with foolishness, pray for discernment and wisdom and discretion.
and searching for honor is not honorable.Hebrew meaning of this line uncertain.
We live in a binary world. Consider how pervasive computers are—huge main frames, desktops, laptops, and handhelds. They all work off a sequence of zeros and ones.
Ok, it’s not quite that simple. A programmer may use different ways to configure things—different programing language or code—but it boils down to manipulating a sequence of zeros and ones to execute some action.
Think of the countless decisions you make in a day. Most decisions are yes–no, either–or. Others weigh the pros and cons of a decision. Still binary. And there’s the classic—Are you a glass half-full or half-empty person?
Why is life in this world so binary? I track it back to the decision in the garden to eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Even that decision was a choice between—Do we continue to trust God or believe this clever talking serpent?
They chose the second option. They chose the lie.
What does all this have to do with these two verses? Each of us struggle to find the somewhat neutral ground of contentment between too much or too little.
Why is this so difficult? Because our self—our ego—our basic nature—never seems to be satisfied. This leaves us open to making poor decisions, pursuing empty promises, or drifting along through life.
Both proverbs are explained with simple illustrations of comparison.
We know what it’s like to have too much of a good thing. It’s not good. In an earlier verse (Prov 25:16), we’re told eating too much honey makes a person nauseous.
You know the feeling of eating more than you should because it tastes so good—a 2nd or 3rd helping or a rich dessert after a big meal. This applies to more than eating. It’s great to get some sun but too much will make you sick or sunburned or both.
We all want and need honor and respect. The opposite would be shame or contempt. No one enjoys shame or contempt.
When others honor and respect us, it’s a good thing. But when we pursue our own honor or glory, it’s despised by others and tends to bring embarrassment, shame, and disrespect on us.
It’s not hard to imagine an ancient walled city with broken walls. You’ve either seen it in photos, movies, or digital games. If not, recall the story of ancient Jericho’s walls tumbling down after Israel’s army marched around it for seven days (Josh 6:20).
It would also be similar to the destruction a tornado, hurricane, or earthquake brings. Imagine being in a house where the walls and roof are blown away or broken down leaving you vulnerable to the elements, wild animals, or scavengers and looters.
This is the picture of someone who lacks self-control. We’ve seen what this brings in the life of others and perhaps in our own life.
A lack of discipline leads to many problems—over-eating, over-spending, little to no exercise, too little sleep, and so on. A lack of self-control can lead to things like addictions, broken relationships, excessive worries, poor health, and on and on.
How can we escape the back and forth struggle between too much or too little? Contentment comes with trusting the Lord. Trusting Him instead of our self. We need help with who we are and how we’re wired internally.
Later, in the New Testament book of Galatians, the apostle Paul speaks of this struggle (Gal 5:16-18). He goes on to say the evidence of relying on our self is obvious (Gal 5:19-20) but when we rely on the Lord—His Spirit in us—we gain self-control and a lot more (Gal 5:22-23).
The book of Proverbs is intended to help someone gain wisdom and develop self-discipline. This isn’t about self-improvement or self-reliance but entrusting our self, our decisions, and our deepest needs to the Lord.
Contentment comes with trusting the Lord rather than our self. We don’t need to improve nor rely on ourselves but entrust our decisions, deepest needs, and life to the Lord daily.
When you find yourself caught in the tension between too much and too little, call out to God in prayer. Ask His help with decisions before you make them. He knows your deepest needs, so look to Him as your source of honor and respect—He knows you better than any person on earth.
Polarized. This is the common and current description of American society. Where various groups of people are pitted against each other as archenemies. But the sense of polarization among people or within a culture is nothing new.
Perhaps the news media, the internet, and social media heighten our awareness of it. Even contribute to it. And, some of the reactionary rhetoric fans the flames higher than needed.
But enemies—perceived or real— have existed since the beginning.
The serpent in the garden of Paradise was no friend to God or the first humans (Gen 3:14-15). It appears Cain viewed is brother Abel as an enemy of sorts. Cain perceived God honored his brother over him, so he killed him.
Some people become our enemies because of nationalism, jealousy, economics, politics, religion, ambitions, and a variety of other reasons. These enemies can be real. They want to harm us, even destroy us.
Other people we perceive as enemies. Perhaps for one of the previous reasons given but more often it’s because of personal slights, insecurities on our part, or a difference of opinion.
During the anti-war, anti-nuke protests and love-ins of the sixties, a popular slogan was—Make love, not war!
Maybe in our polarized times we can start a new slogan to depolarize things—Make friends, not enemies!
Both slogans may seem idealistic and naive but they echo similar conduct esteemed in preschool and kindergarten. Not only were we encouraged to share toys and such, but when some conflict erupted we were challenged to “say you’re sorry” and shake hands or hug.
Again, maybe this seems too naive and idealistic but this is the intent of these verses in Proverbs. The idea is to turn an enemy into a friend or at least defuse or deflect the animosity of an enemy.
Taken literally, this doesn’t seem to be an effective way to make a friend of your enemy. But there’s at least a couple of thoughts on this.
Taken literally, the inference is one person lending their “enemy” burning coals to start a cooking fire with much less effort. They would place the burning coals in a pot carried on the head of the other person.
But figuratively and most likely, it refers to the effect of a person’s kindness to an enemy. It brings a sense of conviction, perhaps shame for the enemy’s spiteful attitude.
Jesus referred to this in His sermons on the mount in Matthew (Matt 5:43-48) and on the plain in Luke (Luke 6:27-31). This is tied to the Golden Rule to—do unto others as you would have them do unto you, and to the merciful nature of God.
I’ve learned the effectiveness of this approach first hand from my wife. She’s done this many times with me when I’m in one of my antagonistic moods.
I’ve watched her successful use of this same strategy with feuding children, disgruntled staff, and quarrelsome people in our ministry in the US and abroad.
This is a simple way to turn enemies into friends or at least defuse their combative attitude.
But, it’s also difficult. What makes it difficult is our part. It requires us to be peacemakers—to humble ourselves, choose reconciliation instead of revenge, and trust in the Lord to honor our effort.
So, feed your enemy when he or she is hungry. It they’re thirsty, give them some refreshing water.
Be a peacemaker. It’s one of the ways we show ourselves to be true children of God (Matt 5:9).
Who knows, we just might bring some depolarization to the world around us.
God’s people are called to be peacemakers—to do our best to defuse and deflect antagonism from others. It requires humility and choosing to trust in God.
Are there people who have slighted or wronged you? People you dislike because of their opinions, or what they stand for or who they are? Then, ask the Lord to help you see them with His eyes and to help change your heart to become a peacemaker.
What makes something valuable? Is it scarcity? This is the prevailing and popular belief. But scarcity creates a temporary value not a lasting value.
Lasting value has worth because of intrinsic qualities. Qualities that endure cultural fluctuations, people’s opinions, and time.
Words are valuable when they have an enduring sense of worth. What’s spoken or written isn’t dependent on their situational context or timing.
We live in a day and age when words—written or spoken—have little value. They’re neither scarce nor worthwhile.
An advertising slogan goes, what happens here (said city), stays here. If only this were true about what’s spoken and written on the internet! What gets posted online lingers on long after its initial arrival and eruption in the public forum and can’t be extracted or erased.
How do words become valuable?
How can words become valuable? They need to have intrinsic and enduring worth. Valuable words are true regardless of their situation or time. Truth—pure truth—endures. Its value lives on because it’s untainted.
A precious metal gains value when impurities are removed from it. This requires intense heat and sifting out the dross that collects on the metal’s molten surface—what’s common, corruptive, and invaluable.
When a precious metal such as gold or silver is purified, it becomes mirror-like in its molten state and reflects the image of whoever looks into it, such as the one who refines it.
The purity of the silver sets off the purity and beauty of the golden apples. The pure silver frames the gold in a refined and reflective way.
If we want to speak or write valuable words, they need to be true and free of impurities.
So, if we want to speak valuable words then our hearts need to be pure. Our motive and intent for saying something needs to be pure—free from bias, malice, jealousy, or other such things.
First, the truth of God needs to be valuable to us—as if it were a precious metal or jewel. Then God’s word of truth needs to find an abiding place in our hearts. We need to treasure it.eLikewise, the truth needs to be prominent in our minds and on our tongues. This requires reading and speaking the truth of God so it impacts and refines our thinking.
When we love the truth it will become evident to others. Even truthful and constructive criticism—though hard to hear—will be welcomed for its value.
But keep in mind—only God is able to purify our hearts. He is the master Refiner of hearts (Mal 3:2-3) And God’s Spirit brings to life and reveals the truth of God to us (John 16:13).
When the Lord does His work in us and we reflect Him to others through our life—our words will become valuable when spoken at the right time.
The truth of God needs to be valuable to us and abide in our hearts, and be prominent in our minds and on our tongues. We need to treasure it.
If you know your words aren’t always beautiful and valuable to you and others, or don’t reflect and honor God, ask the Lord to give you an understanding of the value of His truth. Then ask God to help you love the truth in a new and fresh way. | 2019-04-26T14:39:50 | https://www.word-strong.com/devos/category/Wisdom |
I warned her against such but she just refused to heed. I know my family affairs became their gossip topics anytime she went to see them.
I had received several missed calls from my siblings and relations. Everyone was upset and cursing my wife for ''chasing'' mama out of my home.
She said she tried to commit suicide many times but she remembered her mother who said she too will commit suicide if she does.
I am sorry,I am young in marriage,maybe I should not have gone out to post this. My husband and I took time to talk after this. He explained to me that he will never cheat on me.
Sometimes your wife wants you to do her. Not make love, not have s*x…but do her. And sometimes your wife wants to do you, too.
I promised him that I was going to be fine no matter what they are. I told him mine. After all they are just fantasies right? My fantasies will be to make love on the beach and we did that actually.
If you do not want to create more problems in your s*x life, don't purchase any s*x advice books or s*x toys without discussing the issue with your spouse first.
Nnamdi and I never met before. His mum, on knowing that I was job hunting was kind enough to inform my mum that the company Nnamdi was working for at the time was hiring.
I cannot wait to have this baby so that peace can come back to my home,when mom leaves but I cannot tell you how much this situation is troubling me.
now my biggest worry now is that,it is beginning to affect my son. For the past one year,I see that my son has changed and he has become a bully in school.
Its not that men are not interested in me,alot of them are. The problem is,the men coming for me are all married men. It seems the single men are not attracted to me.
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A woman is not supposed to blaze trails that men and women alike follow. But while we acknowledge these truths, it is also important to recognize what a strong woman is.
In a few minutes from now we go start another year of our union. six years down and all i want 2 do right now is 2 re-toast this african beauty. Thanx 4 giving me life.
Why I Detest Men: They Are All Like My Baby Daddy!
I gathered up someone to get a land in my baby's name, I called him to come down n handle things for us but he asked for transport fare I gave him his size.
Even if I am tired,I must oblige her. I feel she is selfish. She just wants a baby. Not me. What about me? Why does she not care about my s*xual needs?
The issue is that I've fallen in love with him too, I don't know what to do, I don't want to hurt my parents but I also don't want to hurt myself either.
Our families thrown into confusion. Of all the reasons my husband gave for this betrayal, none on them sounded logical. I wanted to leave my marriage. I left for a few months actually. | 2019-04-19T01:03:57 | https://livelystones.com.ng/page/2/ |
1. Dark roasts typically have less acidity while lighter roasts have more since they retain more of their natural flavors.
2. Hence, darker roasts mask the flavor more making it harder to notice the different notes of the bean., i.e. fruity, herby, etc.. When they say "Charbucks," it basically means that Starbucks has really dark coffee; some may even say burnt. By not allowing more of the coffee's natural flavors to show through, Starbucks can obtain the uniformity they need across the globe for quality control..
3. If you ask the barista for a full-body coffee, it doesn't necessarily mean you are asking for a dark roast. Body refers to the weight or viscosity of a coffee. Our Master Cupper, Sarah Crosby-Baker of Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting, compared "body" to the difference you feel when you drink whole milk vs.skim milk...one is thicker than the other on your tongue.
4. Kona coffee is not more expensive because its exotic or any more special. It's because it is grown on US soil where workers have to be paid a fair wage and be covered for workman's comp and payroll taxes. Sounds like what the fair-trade model is trying to do for coffee grown in developing countries. If more people knew that, they would understand the concept of fair trade a bit better.
5. Just like there is seasonality within fruits and vegetables there is seasonality with coffee. Just because coffee is grown in a temporal climate doesn't mean it can grow year-round. Some roasters are starting to pay more attention to this cycle and only offer certain regional varieties when they are in season. The typical harvest for Mexico and Central America is b/w Oct-Dec. bringing those beans to market by March or April. If stored properly, raw beans can last in cool storage but better when it is fresh.
A bit more on the coffee we tried...A large part of the Community Agroecology Network's (CAN) model is their fair trade coffee program where they work with small-scale coffee farmer cooperatives in Mexico and Central America. Unlike some fair trade brands, CAN along with other coffee cooperatives like Cooperative Coffees, cut out even more middle men traveling straight from grower to roaster. It develops long-term relationships with community based partners and ensures a fair price for the coffee farmer. CAN's innovative approach involves UCSC students and researches who nurture this international network and its commitment to building sustainable rural livelihoods. What they bring back is a story about the coffee, the people and the project. Instead of a nutrition table, there is a "sustainability facts" label telling you about the coffee's origin as well as the social and economic factors of the region. You can order CAN coffee online, click here!
Will leave you with one last, fun act...If you didn't know (I didn't), Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee - true story. The story goes that a shepherd noticed his goats were acting a little zanny after eating a certain berry. He figured the berry must have some intoxicating properties and processed the bean into a drinkable substance...presto chango, coffee! | 2019-04-21T07:09:31 | https://www.foodlust.net/the-food-chronicles/category/coffee |
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Gorgeous make – love the way the stripes work on the bodice – perfection!
I absolutely adore your dress!! It looks so well fitted, jet brezy!
What a pitty of your spotty lining. But it’s always nice to hear I’m not the only person who has this problem every once in a while. It happened to me last week on a smallish, expensive (of course!) unicorn panel I bought with my daughter (aghh). It will take some serious orginami to make it work in to a dress.
I use these when prewashing fabrics. It will capture dye that is floating I the water. Quilting store have similar products, but I like the color catchers because I can find them at Target.
This is so gorgeous, but really disappointing the pattern didn’t have better directions for laying out the pieces to get the look! I was sewing with friends a couple days ago and accidentally cut out the bottom band twice because there was a separate pattern piece for each view—so easy to overlook stuff when you’re having too much fun!
I really love how you played with the stripes in your design! It’s really beautiful and the fabric is so interesting with the subtle tones & the pop of lime green!
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Final Fantasy IIIj is the japanese Final Fantasy III, released for the Famicom (known as NES in North America). The j differentiates the name from Final Fantasy III (FFVI), a North American SNES game.
Until finally releasing the game to the United States by porting it to the Nintendo DS (2006), Apple iOS (2011), and Android (2012), the only way to play the game was through NES emulators with Japaneese language patches. Square delayed the launch of an international release due to working on the successor, Final Fantasy IV.
Final Fantasy III is a lot like Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy V in which Characters are named and classes are chosen. Moogles make their first appearence in this game. Kupo! There are 2 types of the friendly chocobo - White (movement) and Fat (storage). Some of the classic job system started in this game and Square wisely went back to the experience/level up system (previsouly abandoned in FFII).
The earth is restless... Four young orphans investigate a newly formed cave just outside their village, only to be attacked by savage beasts. Fighting through, they uncover the long lost Wind Crystal with an urgent message upon which the fate of everything rests. A long-contained force of evil is ready to make a power play that could leave the world in ruin, and only the four mythic Light Warriors can stop it!
Learn more about Final Fantasy III Re-releases. | 2019-04-21T18:34:52 | https://www.thefinalfantasy.com/ff3/ |
Caltanissetta is quite a large city in Sicily; the city is located in an area surrounded by rolling hills and smaller cities and villages. Caltanissetta is a major hub for transport and trade in the region and has had a long impressive history. The origins of the city can be traced back to 406 BC when a fort was built here by Admiral Nicia. The city has been exchanged through many hands during the past centuries and during the World War II it was quite heavily damaged. Since the war, Caltanissetta has managed to revive itself in quite an impressive way.
Palazzo Moncada is a large palace that was built in 1635 by Guglielmo Moncada but remained unfinished. The building is quite noteworthy for its architecture; the first floor of the building has several balconies that have beautifully decorated corbels.
The construction of the cathedral was finished in 1890 and unlike the other cathedrals in this region which are all built in the baroque style of architecture; this cathedral has a late renaissance kind of appearance. The cathedral has several impressive frescoes, wooden statues and marble statues. The treasury of the cathedral also has several 15th century silver monstrances.
The church of Saint Agatha was built in 1605 in a late renaissance style. The church has a Greek cross plant and various beautiful frescoes and beautiful Baroque decorations and frameworks. The church is a marvelous place to visit for those interested in art and architecture.
This 16th century church has a convex façade that dates back to the 18th century. The church has several noteworthy paintings from various famous Italian artists including the “Madonna Del Rosario” and “Madonna Del Carmelo”.
The red stone castle was built by the Arabs in red bricks and was later expanded by the Normans. The castle is located on top of a cliff and offers a good view of the city. The castle was destroyed by an earthquake in 1567 and only the ruins remain today.
The Abbey of the Holy Spirit was built by Roger Borsa in 1098 AD, although it was altered several times in the following centuries. Its original forms and architecture characteristics are still visible and the apses, walls and frescoes are all from the 15th century.
The museum of archeology has several exhibitions from the pre historic age. It also showcases vases, bronzes and other findings from the Bronze Age that were found here during the 1950s as well as some very early Sicilian ceramics.
The church of Santa Croce or the church of Holy Cross was built in the 17th century and has a beautiful architecture, although it has been altered quite substantially in the previous centuries.
The church of San Sabastiano was built at the location in the 16th century and it houses a wooden statue of Saint Sabastiano that was made in the 17th century.
Caltanissetta can be reached either by train, buses or by road. Regular trains run to the city from other towns in the region like Agrigento, Palermo, Gella and Enna. The train station is located close to the center of the city and tickets can be bought in advance from the station itself. There are regular bus services too that run to and from cities like Catania, Agrigento and Palermo. There aren’t frequent buses to Enna even though it is located quite close to the city. Travelling to Caltanissetta by road is also quite comfortable through cars.
Caltanissetta can be easily explored on foot since there are many pedestrian only streets. The streets here are quite picturesque and so walking around the city can be quite enjoyable. The public buses in the city cover all the major destinations in Caltanissetta and are quite punctual and reliable. The tickets for these buses can be bought in advance from one of the several ticket offices that are located throughout the city. Maps of the city as well as information on bus routes are also available at these offices.
Caltanissetta has several different hotels and resorts that cater to different sets of needs as well as budget requirements. There are also quite a lot of Bed & Breakfasts as well as hostels for those looking for options in a lower budget. Some of the best known hotels in the city are Hotel Giulia, Hotel San Michele, Hotel Plaza and Hotel Ventura. If you are planning to stay longer in the city there are also a lot of apartments and villas in the city that could be rented for a few weeks or months.
Caltanissetta has various restaurants, cafes and pubs where visitors can find almost any cuisine that are looking for. Caltanissetta is especially known for its pizzerias that serve delicious freshly made pizzas in various flavors and toppings. The bars here have a relaxing informal ambiance and serve quite a lot of unique cocktail concoctions. If you are visiting the city you must try the Granita (lemon juice mixed with shaved ice) and Arangini which are rice balls, both these food items are quite famous locally. There are also various tiny restaurants that serve fresh simple regional dishes.
Caltanissetta has various shopping complexes and stores that sell clothes, shoes and other merchandise from around the world, including branded items. However, if you are not looking for branded merchandise, you can also head to the local markets in town to check the locally made products. The local markets in Caltanissetta sell all kinds of locally made art and craft pieces, terracotta products as well as hand made souvenirs that are perfect to take back home as a memory of the trip. These local markets are lively and colorful and are the best places to get a taste of the local lifestyle and culture. | 2019-04-23T22:32:06 | https://www.lifeinitaly.com/tourism/sicily/caltanissetta |
We recognize and appreciate that libraries and community groups support the mission to make art and design more accessible to the broader community. The RISD Museum's Passport Program offers free admission passes to subscribing libraries and non-profit organizations at a heavily discounted rate. We are grateful for these partnerships that strengthen our creative community and help reach more visitors every year. Enroll today to make the RISD Museum an extension of your library or non-profit community group!
Library and Community Group Passport subscribers receive sets of one-time use museum passes to distribute at their discretion.
Each pass admits two adults for free per visit. Children 18 and under are always free. Passes are collected at the Visitor Services desk upon entry.
Lost, stolen, or damaged passes will not be replaced. The complete barcode must be visible.
Passes are valid for one year after date of issue. Expired passes are not accepted.
Non-profit community groups planning to use passes for ten or more visitors at a time (for either a self-guided or guided visit) should schedule a group visit.
An annual renewal notice will be sent, but organizations can re-subscribe whenever passes run out. Consider upgrading to the next tier for the best value!
This list is subject to change. Please contact your local library or community group to confirm participation and check out an admission pass. | 2019-04-19T08:47:53 | https://risdmuseum.org/library-community-group |
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The Employment category provides information and resources for school professionals, families and students with disabilities regarding employment options and employment strategies. Earning a high school diploma is foundational for secure and meaningful career opportunities for all students. Finding meaningful employment is a challenge for all students who do not earn a high school diploma. The outcomes for students with disabilities who do not earn a high school diploma are even more concerning. Supporting students with disabilities to earn a high school diploma will increase their ability to find meaningful employment and will improve the financial outlook for their future (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016).
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WASHINGTON (Creators Syndicate) -- There is hardly a more resolute supporter of Israel in Congress than Rep. Henry Hyde, the venerable chairman of the House International Relations Committee.
That is why his March 25 letter to Secretary of State Colin Powell is so important. It is a plea to deflect Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's wall around the Holy Land from its planned position blocking the Scriptural pathway of Jesus Christ.
"I fear that important religious sites will become museums for commercial purposes and will no longer be maintained as places of spiritual worship shared by billions across the world," Hyde, a prominent Roman Catholic layman, told Powell.
As Holy Week approached, he asked the secretary's help to "ensure that the Stations of the Cross are not cut off from each other, preventing the normal celebrations of Easter and the commemoration of the last days of Christ."
Catholic clergy and laity from the U.S., inspecting the deplorable conditions for Christians in the Holy Land, have found the attitude of the Israeli military and bureaucracy ranges from uncooperative to hostile.
When worried Catholics first visited Hyde last year to tell him of the havoc wrought by Sharon's wall, he told them to come back with proof. A delegation headed by the Rev. Donald Rooney of Fredericksburg, Va., and the Rev. John J. Podsiadlo of Baltimore did just that in March. They returned to Hyde bearing photographs, taken despite the objections of Israeli soldiers.
"If we do not turn the tide of events," Fathers Rooney and Podsiadlo wrote after they returned, "Christian charity, sacred sites and the living Christian community in the Holy Land will be destroyed." The wall, the priests said, "could forever change the Holy Land and the people who live in and visit this cherished historic land."
With corroborating evidence supplied by his own staffer sent to investigate, Hyde was convinced. In his letter to Powell, he laid out the problems created by the Sharon wall.
An 8-meter high concrete wall will completely enclose the last passage from Bethany to the Mount of Olives, restricting the Palm Sunday procession from Bethpage into Jerusalem.
Access will be blocked to the Sisters of Emmanuel Monastery north of Bethlehem. A proposed route of the wall will separate the convent and school of the Rosary Sisters. The process also is certain to accelerate the continuing Israeli expropriation of West Bank land still held by the dwindling Christian community there.
Henry Hyde is no Israeli-basher. "I would never criticize Israel for building that fence," he told me. He said he is just trying to set in motion "some negotiations" to protect the Christian holy places.
The problem is that the Sharon government won't negotiate. The Vatican charges that Israel has violated the 1993 agreement between Rome and Israel guaranteeing West Bank land owned by the Catholic Church. Sharon has refused to enforce the concordat.
The Rev. David Jaeger, representing the Holy See, is a native-born Israeli citizen who has been working on this problem for 27 years but has run into the Sharon wall. The Israeli government pulled out of negotiations with Father Jaeger on August 28. The response to me from an Israeli embassy spokesman in Washington was "no comment."
This state of affairs did not appear on screens of Bush administration policymakers until it was called to Hyde's attention and the congressman wrote his letter.
Colin Powell, who clearly has not been enthusiastic about the wall, can be counted on to carefully study the problem in the Holy Land.
But a dilemma faces Powell, Hyde and all official U.S. supporters of Israel. The wall manifests Sharon's policy of blood and iron, with severe collateral damage. | 2019-04-19T23:02:57 | http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/04/01/israel/index.html |
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We would like to advise you of some of the forthcoming events and activities organised as part of the 125th Anniversary of the incorporation of Southend on Sea Borough Council. We hope that you might be able to attend some of these events.
“Per Mare per Ecclesiam” – a free, live performance with storytelling, theatre and music celebrating moments in time throughout Southend’s 125 years as an incorporated borough. This newly commissioned work explores how Southend has developed since 1892, presenting the stories of some of the people who visited or settled in the town over the years. The production, by local theatrical company Pinpoint Create incorporates work from some primary schools.
“Merry It Was To Laugh There” – Jubilant Productions will present poems and diary readings from their critically acclaimed 2014 production “Merry It Was To Laugh There.” The production includes poetry from the Front and the Home Front and extracts from the diary of Captain K C Buchanan. These poignant and thought-provoking short performances will be an evocative complement to Poppies: Wave.
“Never Forget” – A work composed by local musician Roger Humphrey in 2016 with funding from Heritage Lottery Fund. Sections of this work will be performed by adult choirs and the Southend Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs accompanied by Rayleigh Brass.
The Last Post – Local community musicians of all ages have been playing The Last Post as soloists or occasionally duets every night at 7pm. On the final day as many of these musicians as possible will come together to perform The Last Post and Sunset en masse.
To celebrate the centenary of Priory Park a free week long flower show will be held in the grounds of Prittlewell Priory. The week will see the announcement of the winners from both the allotment and the Make Southend Sparkle competitions announced. There will also be the unveiling of the newly refurbished Priory Park gates.
Silk River - As part of a year-long programme marking the 70th anniversary of Indian independence and the cultural relationship with the UK, Silk River is an ambitious project which explores the unique relationship between London and Kolkata through artistic exchange between communities along the Thames Estuary and India’s Hooghly River. The culmination of this ambitious project takes place in the Royal Pavilion, where the Silk scrolls from the project will be exhibited, alongside dancing and community arts events. | 2019-04-26T06:28:03 | http://www.bera.co.uk/events_23.html |
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Parrot Forum • View topic - What's the best way to Bathe a Parrot?
How does everyone else bathe their Parrots ?
Re: What's the best way to Bathe a Parrot?
Mine will only accept spraying. No baths no showers whatsoever.
Myrtle will only accept spraying her.
Rainbow likes spraying and catching the water running off the shower curtain. He does not want the shower spray.
I have not seen a cockatiel take a bath but they really cluster together when I bring out the spray bottle.
Picture that many little birds doing the "Momma spray me" dance at the same time.
liz wrote: Myrtle will only accept spraying her.
Well, first of all, you should NEVER use warm water (it strips the natural oils out of their feathers and skin) - second, I would not recommend forcing a bird to take a bath (it would only traumatize it). My senegals are not good bathers (neither are my grays) but they do take a bath in their water bowls every now and then (whenever they feel like it). It's not a very efficient bath (lots of preparation, lots of gyrations but they never end up with a wet back ) but it's what they like and, apparently, also all they need (they are never dirty or even smell funny) so that's fine with me.
Obviously all birds are different and prefer different things, but my boy loves the shower, he gets so excited! I only ever put the shower on very gently, but its like rain for him. failing that he will also take a bath in the kitchen sink with the tap running gently. Sometimes he tries in his water bowl, which is actually really funny to watch!
Yes, they all have their preferences - and, the funny thing is that they change it as they get older -well, except for the cockatoos and the cockatiels which ALWAYS prefer a 'rain' bath than a 'bowl' bath.
Yup, my tiel prefers a spray bath and my budgie likes to bathe in a bowl. Sometimes, though, my budgie will try to take a bath in wet greens! | 2019-04-22T08:58:27 | http://theparrotforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=128286 |
The State of West Virginia added in a new major player to its workers comp market. I have read a number of recent articles concerning the loss of insureds by Brickstreet over the past few months. Brickstreet had been the monopolistic carrier for West Virginia Workers Compensation (including governmental agencies) for the last three years.
Before Brickstreet started writing policies, West Virginia was a monopolistic state for Workers Comp. Their fund was in terrible shape. After examining their fund numbers, I would say no one person or entity was to blame for their Workers Comp crisis. This same situation happened in other monopolistic states – the market needed to be a free open market.
The marketplace in West Virginia is now wide open as of July 1 for all carriers that have registered to write coverage in the state. Surprisingly, I had not picked Travelers as being one of the dominant carriers in the state. I had predicted that AIG would be the dominant carrier as of now due to the carrier’s experience with coal companies.
I had predicted they and other Workers Compensation insurance companies would take a wait and see attitude towards writing business there. I had picked two main carriers that I had thought would price coverage lower to get their foot in the door. I admit I was wrong.
Travelers is willing to write the Workers Comp coverage to almost all industries at last year’s renewal price. This is usually cheaper than all other bidders. Aggressive underwriting in a state is not necessarily a gamble. However, it can backfire on a carrier if they are just wholesale writing coverage for every business. Travelers may be heavily pursuing certain industries. I do not think they are “cherry-picking” certain accounts. See Today’s Worker’s Comp Term Of The Day for more on cherry-picking.
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West Virginia was open to all Private Carriers on July 1, 2008. On July 1, 2010 Private Carriers are allowed to write Government agencies. | 2019-04-21T10:52:04 | http://cutcompcosts.com/2010/06/west-virginia-workers-comp-travelers.html |
Sure would be nice to have a simple cylindrical version of David Sandwell’s Satellite Geodesy “global” topography map, over at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography.
Say 7200×3600 pixels? Or, even better, 10,800×5400 pixels. David? David, are you out there, can you hear me?
Below I had to cobble in the poles from another source, so both the color match and data match are off. | 2019-04-23T14:37:42 | https://rightbasicbuilding.com/tag/oceanography/ |
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A busy time at the Tunnel Cement works near Purfleet in Essex as various locos refuel at the coal stage in the works. Nearest camera is Peckett 0-6-0ST "Coronation" (Class B3 No. 1920/1936), behind is an unidentified Peckett 0-4-0ST, whilst behind that is an unidentified Hunslet diesel, though it presumably did not take any coal on board! The background is dominated by parts of the cement mill itself. Jaunuary 1964. Slide No. 494. | 2019-04-25T12:14:05 | https://plumbloco.smugmug.com/Trains/British-Industrial-Systems/i-G7ZMjQq |
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Roncalli College is a Catholic co-educational College formed in 1982 following the amalgamation of St Patrick’s High School and Mercy College.
The College takes its name from the family name of St Pope John XXIII, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli. Elected to the Papacy in 1958, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli steered the Church on a path of renewal which revitalised Catholic life throughout the world. His genial disposition, simple faith and sincerity endeared him to all. He was very active in promoting ecumenism, justice and peace. St Pope John XXIII was canonized on 27 April 2014.
From St Pope John XXIII the College ethos is 'to seek truth and peace', a wonderful summation of his life, a true disciple of Christ.
'To seek truth and peace' is depicted on the College crest combined with symbols of our Mercy and Marist Charisms. The Marist symbol is the ‘Star of the Sea’ is intertwined with A and M (‘Ave Maria’) which reminds us of Mary, Mother of Christ and the Mercy cross symbolises the heart of our redemption by Jesus Christ.
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The other day I had a chance to speak to Carmen Villemarette of Marksville who is a hospice volunteer. She has been involved since she retired three years ago and found a “big void” in her life.
Several special events are planned today and Monday in Avoyelles Parish to commemorate the work and legacy of Dr. | 2019-04-20T02:21:32 | https://archive.avoyellestoday.com/lifestyle?page=9 |
Select a dresser for your youngster’s room after measuring the space available. For a large room, choose broad dressers like an armoire or dressers with numerous drawers. If you have a modest space, choose a vertical dresser in neutral shades like white or beige. When choosing a dresser for your youngster, ensure that it does not have any sharp edges. Choose infant furnishings with rounded edges. You can also baby-proof sharp edges with tape or padded cushions.
The color scheme of your paint works ought to not be neglected, since your kids bedroom sets ought to blend well with it. Probably not, which is why you want to try to get it right, right from the start. Now, if you want to ensure that you are getting the finest value for your money and that you are getting to pick from the greatest option, you are going to want to shop around online.
Below are a couple of things to think about before shopping for a bedspread and a bedroom set for your bedroom. A large space like the master bedroom offers you a lot of scope for utilizing bedroom sets that include everything. Pick a bedroom set that is inclusive of a bed, dresser and a nightstand to complete the look of your bedroom.
If you are wanting to create and transform your bed room into a fresh new look and appeal the very best and simplest location to begin is with new bedding linens. The more preferred colors are strong colors as they can blend into the bed room decoration much easier than numerous patterned fabrics. Bedding produces can provide you a remarkable variety of different blends of fabrics and different designs to fit anybody’s budget varying from duvets and comforters to chenille bedspreads and different bed quilts. Bedroom bedding strategies need to constantly begin with a spending plan and choose the bedding set that finest matches your needs. Bedding business will provide you a selection of latest trends that will improve or even update your bed room decoration.
This kind of antique chest with caddy moulded top, was out of fashion by the end 1740s. So the chest can dated accurately to the mid 1740s. By the middle of the eighteen century, mahogany chests were to be seen in many more homes. Normally at this time they would have overhanging mouldings and brass swan neck deals with. Much better antique chests produced more important spaces in your home would have four long finished drawers, instead of the more common 2 little drawers over 3 or four long drawers. Extra functions that contribute to the desirability of an antique chest, would be a brushing / writing slide and potentially a fitted top drawer.
Leather sectional sofa is another vital and the majority of reputable type of sofas normally put din your houses in the living room. These sofas are great in their quality and performance. Leather sofas have much better quality when compare to others. Individuals constantly want sofas that have versatility and fantastic looking. Lots of people want those sofas that will remain longer period of time. Leather is most popular and well established piece of sofas there are different shapes available in the market of this sofa. When you’re going to market to purchase this leather sectional sofa then you have to kept in mind the area of your space so that you can purchase pieces according to the area and location. Leather sofas are normally positioned inside your house not outside in the garden. Some people do positioned them in the garden but it’s not offer fairly aim to them.
There are numerous choices available to select from when it comes to bedspreads. While the bedspread has in numerous means been supplanted by the comforter, many individuals are uncovering the simpleness of the bedspread and finding that it works just as well, if not much better, in their bedrooms. This renewed interest has caused a broad range of colors and textures for bedspreads that were reasonably uncommon even ten years back.
Today, lots of sofa beds, which are likewise referred to as convertibles, are designed completely differently. The springs made use of to sign up with the bed to the sofa frame are lightweight yet strong. Some springs are made from titanium, which is a strong and dependable metal. If you are planning to make use of the bed portion of your sofa bed regularly, it is rewarding to buy the very best quality sofa bed your money can purchase. Even if you will certainly not be making use of the bed portion except on occasion, selecting a strong sofa that provides exceptional support for your back and seat will certainly pay off in the long run. This doesn’t indicate you have to invest a small fortune on a high quality sofa bed. Take the time to do some due diligence study. Do not ignore manufacturers who make use of words inexpensive considering that this does not always indicate absence of quality. Watch for sales at price cut warehouses that may have a high quality design on sale since the design has been terminated. Likewise be sure to inspect the Internet for web-only price cuts that can add up to significant savings.
The leather recliner has ended up being a trendy option from time immemorial. This specific piece of leather ottoman melbourne has moved throughout the world. It is likewise practical to match it from the ottoman foot rest for total comfort. Recliners will certainly likewise be understood to alleviate tension considering that it may be adjusted into the contours of the body. They can be furnished with a reclining system which provides the owner the option to modify the required positioning which is preferred for them.
Double ottoman beds are best assortment of ottoman storage bed that is made of faux leather that integrates function and style with very best quality. Furthermore it has got superior gas lift system designed under bed which easily raises the complete cavity base and sprung slatted base. It delivers large storage area which is perfect to shop clothing and bedding. They’re accessible at really reasonable rates on on line furniture stores which offer you extremely modern and chic looking ottoman beds. They’re offered in a broad assortment of designs which makes your bed room appearance stylish yet classy in sophistication and style.
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Skin partnerships can be leather or fabric. Stools may happen in the soft tissues of the species. Nevertheless, the leather is resilient and trendy. As an example, if you do not want to be overwhelmed, which is easier, the requirements to acquire the hidden facts, to keep. In addition, the designs and products, it is essential to check the other functions of the bed. As an example, you need to choose what others do on a regular sofa and security. The tables are in the market are various, it is essential to comprehend that just the very best.
Excellent covers are important for your chairs and your futon. Futon covers are great for each futon and they offer not just style, however protection. You will want to ensure that the bed mattress of the futon is protected, and including some futon covers is just things to do that. Of course safeguarding your chairs is very important too, so chair slipcovers are a great way to keep your chairs well protected. Not just will the chair slipcovers offer protection, however they can totally change the look of your chairs as well, totally altering the way your bed room looks.
You can find a range of chesterfield furnishings in the market. Chesterfield Suites, wing chairs, club chairs and couches are the most offered chesterfield furnishings. Chesterfield furnishings from UK, Canada and USA are the most popular ones in the industry. You might put chesterfield furnishings anywhere in your house. Conversely, the presence of chesterfield furnishings in your office will give your office an entirely new feel. The use of antique chesterfield sofas is common with attorneys, physicians and business people. It is tough to make out genuine furnishings from the fake ones. However, we need to be smart sufficient to not fall in a trap. When looking for an antique chesterfield sofa it’s an advantage to understand the materials made use of to make the chesterfield furnishings. The kind and quality of wood made use of, the fabrics etc can play a vital duty to identify how long the furnishings is going to last. Antique Chesterfield sofas can be a genuine bliss and are therefore costly. An antique chesterfield sofa will cost over 3000 dollars.
Loveseats are little larger than chairs and smaller sized in size than sofa chairs. There are wide ranges of designs available that come as material loveseats along with microfiber loveseats. Loveseats made from microfiber materials are being widely chosen by people viewing as the least maintenance that it requires. These loveseats can be quickly cleaned with a light cleaning agent and even with a clean wet fabric. The microfiber material has the ability to sustain its strength and longevity to longer years. The most fascinating thing about loveseats is that they are such distinct furnishings item that can look modern along with classic at the same time. Little variation in their designing can make them appear even more fascinating.
If you are searching for lift chair recliner to buy, the variety of suppliers may amaze you. Moreover, there are numerous variations of chairs like these. Each of which has different design, design and reclining capability. You may get puzzled with the reclining capability due to the fact that these have three different types. The reclining types are 2, three and boundless variety of reclining positions. Here are the information of each type to offer you an idea how they vary from each other. A chair that has 2 reclining position can recline for as much as an angle of 45 degrees. This type of chair would allow the user to recline it in an angle of 0 to 45 degrees depending upon his or her needs. If you were seated in the chair, the 45-degree angle would be enough to put you back in a standing position without straining your back or knee.
While the majority of bed skirts are designed to match the material and pattern of your sheets and comforter you are free of cost to experiment. You can mix and match a skirt to achieve the appearance you prefer in your bedroom. Strong colors can be joined flowered patterns, prints or bold designs. The option is all approximately you, but no issue exactly what you select you can be sure that your bed will at last job a completed and classy style when you add ruffled skirts as an added touch.
I believe your best choices for buying the frames is to try to find those made of wood and/or metal. These are both sturdy and trustworthy. Wooden, broadly, is a much more long lasting product and will most likely last a lot longer than your kids will even use their beds. But steel is far less costly and that’s certainly something that should be taken into account. After all, how lengthy do you wish to have this kind of sleeping arraignment after your children mature and leave your house? Depending on their age and gender, you can browse for some novelty themed sets for you children. Perhaps your boys would such as a baseball or NASCAR themed bed. And obviously there are numerous themes created specifically for your girls too. There are a lot of choices out there for you when it comes time to in fact make mind up to purchase your futon beds. Just do your study online and plan your buy extremely carefully. You may not truly just conserve area, however cash too.
Futon mattresses had metal frames and wooden ones and are trustworthy and strong. Futon bed mattress can likewise be used as a couch as they can be placed in an upright position. In this way you get rid of area associated problems likewise. You just was required to set your futon bed mattress when you are ready to go to bed. The futon bed mattress are created in such a means that one or two individuals can sleep comfortably in one bed mattress. Anyone can pay for the Futon slipcovers and bed mattress which are relatively low-cost. The futon can likewise be fixed instantly at no extra cost as it features a guarantee. You can likewise buy chairs that can match the futon. You can likewise however the futon slipcover which can cover the bed mattress and safeguard it from dust and dirt. You can have a well embellished space by selecting matching pillows too.
For centuries black wood chest of drawers has actually been a preferred for housewives from all over the world. This mainly since of their unmatchable stunning appearance however their severe longevity and hardness are likewise hugely accountable for their popularity. These are the kind of leather ottoman melbourne that people purchase only when in a life time and an excellent quality wood chest can be expected to serve your family for generations. Though Oak is constantly the very best option however you can likewise choose less expensive mango wood chest of drawers.
If you are preparing to purchase new furniture pieces for your newly renovated home, it is usually recommended that you start on big pieces first. When it come to the living-room, sofas are the very first products you can purchase since their types and designs will influence the whole appearance of this part of our home. The sofa is considered as the centerpiece of the living-room not only since it is the largest furniture piece however since it is the one frequently utilized in this part of our home. Hence, in selecting sofas, the design and comfort it can offer are the 2 most important factors to think about. Luckily, there are now a number of types of sofa to choose when looking for the ideal furniture for your new house.
If you desire an ottoman bench, you aren t limited to one size, color, or style. A growing number of individuals are ending up being thinking about purchasing these products, so there are plenty of alternatives out there. If you like leather, then choose from numerous wonderful leather alternatives for your ottoman bench. That isn t the most popular type of ottoman bench, though. Normally, individuals choose softer furniture for their accent products. Because these products will certainly not be made use of in seating the majority of the time, they will certainly be there for appearances. Leather does not look nearly as great simply sitting there as fabric furniture might look. Normally, the ottoman bench is a big product that can seat approximately two individuals. Unlike its smaller ottoman counterpart that attaches to a little chair, this accent product is suggested to accommodate even more than a single person. Because of its large size, you will certainly need imaginative when finding out a good place to put it. Ottoman benches are normally discovered in large hallways to the front of a house. Other households decide to include the ottoman bench as a part of its living room furniture. This is alright as long as it is simply an extra piece and not the actual couch.
The mirror has actually been a brilliant addition in the modern period. A tactically placed mirror can truly improve not only the appearance of the room but can likewise give you an impression of a larger space. Integrating the features of a mirror with the storage and arranging abilities of a jewelry armoire has actually made this piece of furniture very versatile.
Reclining chairs were identified to be unique and were not typically seen in home furnishings stores. These chairs when were owned entirely by rich inviduals and health resorts owners simply due to the fact that they formerly were actually expensive. However those days are gone. Due to the fact that of the intensifying demand of such chairs, any individual can see them in nearly all the finest home furnishings stores everywhere you go. Producers also have actually made the recliners less costly for all to relish the rewards of wellness and comfort that includes it. With all the existing choice of products that recliners are made from, the most typical of all are certainly the recliners crafted from leather. The products made use of in such a recliner chair are gentle yet strong, providing you not only intensive support but could also go on for years. The flexible type material renders this chair most helpful to supply you with comfort and ease for 100 % rest. For this reason such a type is picked and much more popular than material covered ones which are frequently utilized for other furnishings items like sofas and couches. Without a doubt, buying a leather recliner does not simply provide you the benefit of having a sophisticated furnishings piece but even getting yourself a good selection for relaxation.
Did you identified that excellent recliner chairs have a life of a minimum of 10 years? Yes, it holds true. These chairs are long lasting assets that have to be purchased after exercising severe care on all facets. Among these is to pick a reliable service provider that provides maximum flexibility to its consumers. Many of us today leverage the Internet to buy online and benefit from shipment at doorstep. The service provider should have appropriate centers to make prompt shipment of recliner chairs. The service provider should assure to reimburse your complete money in case of failure to deliver the products within the agreed duration.
You may not understand that there are also futon beds that have inner coil springs like the traditional mattress. Because of problems that have actually been raised with sleeping on metal springs, some featured air coils too. About that metal spring concern, some professionals in fields of alternative recovery and energetic medicine suggest that the metal in beds influence how our energetic bodies reset and impacts our sleep. They suggest sleeping on only fabric materials, cotton, wool, or other foams, etc. and wood. There are numerous natural bed mattresses as they are called that have a wood slat system of support. These will certainly wind up costing you a lot more, we’ll talk about in the futon bed costs section below.
Ethereal, as it is a noise and undisturbed sleep on a well-kempt bedding could possibly contribute much in your life and make it essential component of great and healthy living. The ambience ought to force you to slip under the bedding sheets and get you an excellent evening’s sleep.
Do People Make These Simple Errors With Ottomans?
If you deal with aching muscles after a tough days work then you should need a massage recliner chair, these are exceptional for alleviating those muscles while sat viewing tv or reading a book in the reclined position. You can get devices to choose your chairs like a footrest ottoman this helps discover, that perfect position for your body to unwind, there are storage areas you can purchase to contribute to your chair to hold your TELEVISION remote or smart phone. Some chairs you can purchase will certainly currently have these features consisted of in the price, you will certainly need to check before you purchase what you will certainly get with your recliner chair. You will certainly discover that this type of chair will certainly be at the top end of the market due to the ergonomic and technical design involved with massage chairs, but once you have used your massage chair you will certainly discover that paying that bit additional deserves it. | 2019-04-26T07:05:27 | http://www.superbfurnishings.com/ottomans/leather-ottoman-melbourne/ |
We arrived in Peru back in September 2012 with summer attire in tow. Boy, was that a big mistake — it’s the end of winter and cold as hell. That’s what we get for having just spent 8-months in Australasia. Peru was our first stop on the South America leg of our RTW trip. And despite our misjudgment with the weather, it was a nice change in pace and scenery, not to mention culture and language.
We knew South America wouldn’t be as cheap as SE Asia, but we didn’t expect it to be as expensive as it was either. Find out how much money we spent in Peru in 24 days.
Note: During our time in Peru, the exchange rate was $1 USD = 2.5 Peruvian Sol.
Accommodations: We stayed in hostels and Couchsurfed part of our stay in Cusco. On average, we spent $20-25 a night for a private double room in a centrally located hostel. We also took some overnight bus rides which helped save on sleeping arrangement costs. For the most ideal area to stay in Lima, stay in Miraflores in and around Kennedy Park. For all other cities, choose walking distance to “Plaza de Armas” — it’s the town square and almost every city in Peru seems to have one.
Transport: Bus seemed to be the most budget-friendly and popular way to get around Peru and the rest of South America for that matter. We got around by bus, flew from Lima to Cusco and booked a train travel to and from Poroy to Aguas Calientes to get to Machu Picchu. From Cusco to Puno, we took one of those tourist buses that makes stops at attractions along the way and provided lunch.
With anything in life, but especially bus rides in South America, you really do get what you pay for, so try not to go for the low-budget bus companies. Take it from us, it’s worth paying a few extra dollars for a company like Cruz del Sur. This way, the big ones aren’t as likely to cancel.. or stand you up completely leaving you stranded in the middle of nowhere.
Food: We frequented local food stalls at local markets and hole-in-the-wall restaurants. In Miraflores, we ate everything from street food to local lunch specials, ceviche and more. In Puno, we enjoyed soups from the open market and also cooked most dinners at our hostel. Arequipa was a breath of fresh air with seafood options and McDonalds!
Activities: Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, sandboarding in Huacachina and Pisco tasting in Pisco.
Favorite city: Arequipa is unlike any other Peruvian city. It actually feels more European with sunshine and delicious food.
Worst city: Puno was a little depressing.
Favorite part about Peru: The fashion. Q loved the Peruvian prints and G didn’t look half bad in a plaid button up shirt half the time. We also enjoyed daily market runs for fruit smoothies.
Biggest regret: Not visiting Northern Peru or eating at Astrid y Gaston in Lima.
Must see tourist attraction: Machu Picchu.
Must see non-tourist attraction: The mercados aka food markets.
Underwhelming tourist attraction: Lake Titicaca.
Best new experience: Sandboarding in Huacachina minus the sand all over my face, down my shirt and under my pants. There was sand everywhere.
Most interesting experience: Getting high in Cusco with Ayahuasca.
Best deal: Two for one fruit smoothies at the mercados. That’s right, you buy one and they make enough for two.
What drove me nuts: The altitude.
Best meal: Ceviche at Mercado de San Camilo in Arequipa.
Worst meal/ food: Chaufa in Puno. We were so desperate for a bit of comfort food, we settled for Chinese in Puno. Worst. Mistake. Ever. Oh, and Bembos burgers deserves an honorable mention.
Biggest surprise: Young teen girls and their fascination with us. Must be that Asian glow — so many wanted pictures with Gerard.
Biggest surprise: Peruvians fascination with mayonnaise.
Best souvenir: Our fake North Face fleeces to keep us warm and toasty. That and hand-knit beanies, gloves and scarves.
For more pictures from our time in Peru, go here.
What are some of your favorite experiences in Peru?
Hope DC is treating you both well! | 2019-04-19T22:31:31 | http://gqtrippin.com/south-america/peru/travel-costs/ |
Last week, Weber State got a verbal from big man Zach Braxton, who looks like he could step in and immediately be a solid contributor for them.
This week, they got another big-time recruit in wing man Ryan Richardson.
Richardson is a 6'6'' wing with deep deep range, as he shot 49% from three-point range last season. He averaged 16.9 PPG, shooting 55% overall. Reports also say he has a long wingspan and can finish above the rim. He is also a willing defender.
Watching his highlight video, he has a quick release, solid athleticism, and a nice floater (which is important as he will need to be more than just a shooter to excel at this level. His release could be raised a little bit to make it even quicker, but nobody in the Big Sky does player development like Weber State does, so I am sure any issues will be cleaned up. Richardson looks like he will be a big-time player in the Big Sky. | 2019-04-22T20:04:17 | http://www.bigskybball.com/2013/08/weber-state-scores-commitment-from-ryan.html |
Home Annoucements Happy 5th Birthday Decadence!
Hello Everyone!!! We are super excited to announce that today marks the 5 year anniversary of Decadence’s first release!!! So Happy Birthday Decadence!!!
To celebrate, we have some special treats for you, including: meet the staff, Decadence Statistics, and a mass release of projects!
First, I would like to start off with some of Decadence’s statistics!
Ariadne has been apart of Decadence for a couple years now! She started as a proofreader and in the beginning she helped me a lot with organization work. Though since she’s been busy with school, she’s mostly just been proofreading when she has the time!
Chiisai-Hime has been with Decadence since practically the beginning. Her main role is a proofreader but she also quality checks and is fluent in Japanese, Chinese, and French so sometimes she helps us with translating and checking!
Kokoromi is the co-admin of Decadence! She’s been around for a few years. She joined Decadence as a typesetter and later learned how to clean!
Learenn is a newer member to our group, but she’s very motivated! She joined our group as a proofreader and recently finished her typesetter training and is now starting cleaning training!
Periwinkle is relatively newer member. She joined our group as a proofreader!
Putochan is a long time member! She originally came from our mother group, Transcendence. She’s been with me since I started Decadence as she was the translator for Love Scatters (the project Decadence was started for.) She’s an extremely talented Japanese translator.
Ruang is a relatively newer member to the group. She does a wonderful job making sure manga pages are beautifully typesetted!
Sedna is another original member from our mother group, Transcendence!!! She is an amazing Japanese Translator and has a hand in almost all our projects!
Sevs is also a relatively new staff member but she jumped full in with helping out! She is trained as a typesetter, cleaner, and just recently a proofreader! In her spare time, she also helps me with the website and to bring release to our lovely readers!
Spectrum is a new translator! He brought us a new project that he’s been working on translating and it’s definitely been refreshing to add some males variety to our group!
To celebrate Decadence’s birthday, we are bringing you TEN — that’s right, I said T-E-N, chapters!!! Our staffers have slaved for the last month and half to bring you a massive amount of releases!!!
I want to call special attention to one of these projects among that ten and that is Shizuko is My Bride. This is a new project brought to us by our new translator, Spectrum! It’s a little bit out of our usual realm (it’s shounen) but it’s still a really cute story! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. ♥ Enough of the ramblings, ENJOY!
5 year anniversary, butter, happy birthday, ikemen sengoku, Koi to Yobu, Koi wa Tsuzuku, koneko chan, koudaike no hitobito, mass release, meet staff, mitsuyokon, new project, shizuko is my bride, switch girl. Bookmark.
Nice to read all the profiles! Thank you all for your hard work!!
And thank you very much for the mass release and all the staff hard work!
The link for Koi to Yobu v01 Extra and Switch Girl v12 Ch72 is not working.
For switch Girl, try adding a [Decadence] at the end of the Switch_Girl_v12_ch72 part (Switch_Girl_v12_ch72[Decadence]).
For Koi to Yobu, change in Koi_to_Yobu_v01_Extra[Decadence[.zip that last [ by a ].
Sorry, but for Switch, it already has [Decadence] at the end, and it is still not working.
It’s super interesting to read about which series you guys really enjoy working and also especially what you guys do in RL. It’s very remarkable that all of you have such busy jobs/studies and still manage to churn out so many quality releases!! Kudos to you!!
A little late but happy belated anniversary!
happy anniversary!! thanks for all your hard work these past 5 years!!
Thank you all so very much for all your hard work throughout the years.
WWWWWOOOWWWWW!!!! Congratulations on your 5th Anniversary!!! and many, many,…many more to celebrate in the near future.
Thank you so very much for all the goodies, the sharing and for working on so lovely projects!!! | 2019-04-18T12:47:53 | http://decadencescans.com/2019/02/10/happy-5th-birthday-decadence/ |
A recent decision handed down in a White County court in the case of People v. Brown is heading to the Illiinois Supreme Court. The Illinois Attorney General’s office was apparently dissatisfied with Judge Mark Stanley’s significant ruling declaring the FOID (Firearm Owners Identification Card) Act (430 ILCS 65/4(a)(1) to be unconstitutional in this case. That decision came out of the court in February of 2018. Stanley reiterated and then supplemented his ruling in a second decision in October 2018 in response to the State’s motion to reconsider the ruling.
The case involved Vivian Brown of White County who kept a single shot bolt action .22 rifle in her home for personal protection. She was eligible for, but did not possess, a FOID card.
The Illinois statute establishes that “No person may acquire or possess any firearm…within this State without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner Identification Card previously issued in his or her name by the Department of State Police under the provision of this Act.” Applicants are expected to furnish a photograph to the Department of State Police along with payment of a $10 fee.
On October 16, 2018, in response to a Motion to Reconsider Order Finding Statute Unconstitutional, Stanley supplemented his ruling from February stating that “To comply with 430 ILCS 65(a)(1) a person must have a FOID card on their person when in either actual or constructive possession of a firearm or ammunition. Owning a FOID card is insufficient to comply with the statute. See People v. Eldens, 63 Ill. App. 3d 554 (Fifth Dist. 1978) and People v Cahill, 37 Ill. App.3d 361 (Second Dist. Second Div. 1976).
The ruling found the Illinois law to be wholly in violation of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as reapplied to the States through the Fourteenth Amendment, and in violation of Article 1, Section 22 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and that the statute cannot reasonably be construed in a manner that preserves its validity.
Attorney Alan Downen of McLeansboro, represented Ms. Brown in the local case, but he has since retired and will not be representing her in the Supreme Court case. David Sigale of the 2nd Amendment Foundation will be representing Ms. Brown in her appeal to the IL Supreme Court. | 2019-04-20T07:17:19 | http://www.thevillagersvoice.com/local-court-ruling-on-foid-card-going-to-ill-supreme-court/ |
President Trump arrives at the Ancient Theater of Taormina ahead of the G7 Summit in Italy.
Update: On June 1, President Donald Trump announced he would pull out of the 2015 Paris climate agreement.
After months of delays, many expect President Donald Trump to follow through with his campaign promise to pull the US out of the 2015 Paris climate agreement (the imminent announcement is practically a done deal, according to reported leaks). While many establishment Republicans have pushed for the ... let's say, Parexit, a surprising number of US businesses opposed the decision, on grounds that it will weaken the US's global competitiveness.
Among the most surprising combatants are oil giants like Exxon and Shell. Exxon's new CEO, Darren Woods, even wrote Trump a personal letter urging him to stay in the agreement. It's not that Woods and the other big oil magnates suddenly saw some polar bears and had their hearts grow three sizes; they are worried about a change in the global economic climate. See, most of the world has promised to transition to low carbon, and eventually carbon-free, energy sources. Many economists and industry insiders say the US will get left behind as the rest of the world transitions to a clean energy economy.
Since last April, almost every country on the planet has signed the Paris climate agreement, a collective effort to limit global warming to 2˚C and try to keep it as close to 1.5˚C as possible. Exceptions include Syria (mired in a civil war) and Nicaragua (didn't think the Paris agreement was strong enough!). Each country submitted a commitment to reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions, forging a sort of collective promise to share the economic burden of transitioning away from fossil fuels. The agreement is globally appealing because no single country wants to sacrifice prosperity or see its rivals gain an unfair advantage. "In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, you have to restrict certain types of economic activities," says Rod Godby, the director of the University of Wyoming's Center for Energy Economics & Public Policy.
Take the US. America promised a 26 to 28 percent reduction of 2005 levels by 2025. Part of getting to those numbers was enacting the Clean Power Plan. It puts heavy restrictions on emissions from coal power plants in an attempt to make coal-generated electricity more expensive, and therefore incentivize power companies to invest in cleaner energy sources. Obama's Climate Action Plan detailed numerous other efforts—better fuel standards, home insulation requirements, forest protections—to tip the scales in green energy's favor.
Trump has promised to kill the Clean Power Plan, and he signed an executive order that rolls back much of the Climate Action Plan. He seems to want to get rid of all the regulations, regardless of how he swings on the Paris agreement.
But all this regulatory reversalism might be for naught. Photovoltaic and wind energy are now both cheaper than coal, so long as the sun is up and the wind is blowing (and new large-scale battery technology could make erase these intermittency issues). Given enough time, renewables could outscale fossil fuels.
And the real change agent has been natural gas. Fracking has made gas so cheap that both coal and oil have lost market share to it. "Wholesale changes in economy happen over time naturally; look at historic evolution of different fuel sources," says Godby. "But in the past, these changes have been market driven, and this agreement seeks to drive and accelerate them by social choice."
Natural gas is a fossil fuel, yes, but it emits way less carbon dioxide than coal or oil—though it emits a lot of methane, another potent greenhouse gas. Still, natural gas is an important bridge for countries transitioning fully to renewables. Obama's regulations—and the Paris agreement—were all about giving these maybe-already-happening market changes a little extra oomph.
Trump is not about all that. His "America First Energy Plan" has few details but a very clear message: Save coal, save oil, fossil fuels rule! But there is a paradox at play here. Trump's fossil fueled deregulatory agenda will actually crimp oil and coal domestically, and ditching the Paris agreement could damage US natural gas producers' ability to sell their volatiles abroad.
Oil has been on the mend lately—back to nearly $50 a barrel—but is still recovering from a massive slump. Again, blame natural gas, not regulations. "The collapse of the oil price which occurred early last year was really a function of market forces and technological innovation in the fracking sector," says Tom Sanzillo, the director of finance for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. "The problem isn't regulations; it's that the market is oversupplied," says Sanzillo.
Not to say that the Paris agreement isn't putting a hurt on oil. "If you are a Texas oil company with lots of energy exports, you have to consider what will happen in the rest of the world," says Godby. Two weeks ago, shareholders for Occidental Petroleum made history by voting that the company research and report how global climate regulations would hurt its business. Today, while everyone was waiting to see if Trump would pull the trigger on Paris, shareholders at Exxon did the same thing. Exxon!
Natural gas and fracking—not regulations—also usurped King Coal. Coal was never a really big mover on the international stage (except during China's boom years), and US production peaked back in 2007. In February, this trend—along with both China and India's major commitments to renewables—prompted Goldman Sachs to publish a report on coal's irreversible decline.
As for renewables, pulling out of Paris could cut the US out of an explosively growing market. China, India, and other growing economies have pledged billions towards renewables. The competition may have already begun. In April, Atlanta-based solar panel company Suniva filed for bankruptcy, citing an unfair advantage by Asian competitors. Adding to the drama, a Chinese wind company recently offered to teach US coal workers how to be turbine technicians. That's the kind of thing that'll make you want to yell out Covfefe!
US Secretary of State John Kerry discusses the ways that recently signed UN climate agreement will spur innovations in renewable energy across the globe, including terror hotspots. | 2019-04-22T20:55:53 | https://www.wired.com/2017/05/trump-paris-economics/ |
Over 12,000 school-age children in Washington State lived in foster care sometime during the past 12 months because of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or family conflict. While the health and safety of these children are of primary concern, the educational attainment of foster children will also greatly impact their ability to succeed as adults. This study finds that at both the elementary and secondary levels, the educational attainment of foster students in Washington falls significantly behind other students. Furthermore, foster students are likely to experience additional risk factors related to poor school outcomes. As directed by the Legislature, this study also suggests alternatives for sharing information about the educational experiences of foster students.
For an updated analysis on the educational attainment of foster youth using the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), see this March 2008 report. | 2019-04-21T17:01:48 | http://www.wsipp.wa.gov/Publications?reportId=57 |
Like many, I find the 4iR concept fascinating; it pushes me to contemplate how education (let alone ‘society’) might adapt. In my darker moments, I envision education being squashed by the 4iR because we are rarely timely in our response to such transformations (with some notable exceptions). In my more optimistic moments, which is where my mental musings tend to live, I question whether the entire thing is a load of rubbish. In other words, have we overestimated the impact and utility of those technological elements (AI is a great example) that represent the 4iR? Have we reduced ourselves to a world of algorithms to the extent that we are willing to let the algorithms programme our lives, effectively leading to a conformist society…a sort of monoculture? Will we simply abandon our own future to that of the algorithm, as a form of technological determinism (thanks, Graham Brown-Martin, for that wording) — is it a kind of ‘falling into line’ with ‘the inevitable’ (see Kevin Kelly, The Inevitable, 2017)?
Whatever the questions that we ponder (and I hope that you are pondering these, among others), I find myself contemplating deeply how the 4iR will play out in schools. I see several strata of schools, in terms of their engagement with the 4iR. One stratum is the ‘Monoculture Schools,’ those schools that consider themselves at the cutting edge of everything — the early adopters, the innovators, the forward-thinking-why-doesn’t-everyone-do-school-like-us schools. By ‘monoculture,’ I am not being pejorative, nor am I being condescending or suggesting that these schools don’t have diversity, brilliant multicultural models, and the like. What I do mean is that, insofar as a mental model of ‘how school should be’ is concerned, is that they occupy a rather privileged place. They are the 10% — they are not the norm. Another stratum would be what I call the ‘Mega Middle.’ This stratum represents the norm, meaning those schools that are doing solid, noble work in terms of educating young people, and they might struggle with keeping up with the latest pedagogical advancements, cutting-edge technology, and they may even be largely paper-based (textbooks, etc.). We rejoice in their victories, most of which are hard-fought and hard-won; they exhibit the characteristics of Duckworth’s “grit.” The third stratum is ‘The Others,’ those schools that may defy comprehension, for all kinds of reasons — it could be a local proprietary school that places profit above all else because it can (meaning: the ‘provision’ of education is such that it is understood to be algorithmic, thanks to curricula and exams that can be reduced to/replicated by algorithms), or it could be a government school in the poorest of neighbourhoods. The point here is that there are multiple strata of schools (the three here certainly do not constitute an exhaustive list), all of which need to be considering how they are responding/will respond to the 4iR.
What preoccupies me is that the Mega Middle and The Others represent the kinds of schools that are (possibly) somehow sandwiched between/among the Second, Third, and Fourth Industrial Revolutions, for a variety of reasons. The Guardian (UK newspaper) published an article somewhat recently on Amazon workers and the robotisation of their jobs. I can’t help but wonder if the Mega Middle and The Others occupy an analogous space in the education world? How might these schools prepare for the 4iR, and who might help them to prepare? Will they get left behind in such a way that the gap between the Monoculture Schools and all other schools grows, mirroring something like the income inequality that features prominently in the news? How might we make all ships rise?
I also struggle, if I’m being honest, with Schwab’s notion that “we need to shape a future that works for all of us by putting people first and empowering them,” and that the 4iR is best thought of as “a complement to the best parts of human nature — creativity, empathy, stewardship.” Why do I struggle with these seemingly enlightened statements? As much as I am drawn toward them for myriad reasons, I struggle with whether these statements are symptomatic of a perspective of privilege in our world. Will 4iR work for everyone, for all kinds of schools? The verdict is out. At the very least, however, there is no clear answer, and that should give us pause. And we should pay attention to it.
So, the next time a board member parades down the corridor with a copy of the 4iR in hand, asking “How are we dealing with this, strategically?,” my advice would be as follows: be aware of possible myopia connected with the 4iR. Will you embrace it in such a way as to become more monocultural, or will you embrace it in ways that will make all ships rise? Will you believe it without serious thought, or are you healthfully skeptical about its tenets? | 2019-04-18T13:13:17 | https://www.ecis.org/4ir-discontents/ |
Kick off your weekend with Friday's best deals.
Allergy season is nigh, but you can ward off a lot of pollen and mold with a good air purifier, especially in your bedroom.
The last two times I tried to write about a Timbuk2 backpack deal, it sold out before I could even post it, but this one seems to be holding strong. I bought a Timbuk2 a couple of years ago, and I honestly don't see myself ever buying another brand of backpack ever again. Timbuk2s are made in America, come with a lifetime warranty, and have great attention to detail for the price.
Vacuum sealers have been around for a long time, but a new use for them has emerged in recent years: Sous-Vide. A good vacuum sealer is mission-critical equipment if you want to try your hand at my personal favorite method of cooking chicken and steaks, and the FoodSaver would fit the bill perfectly. If that sounds appealing, the excellent Anova Sous-Vide circulator is also on sale for $154 with code SPRING25.
8-Bit Buys and the Live Action Arcade!
We've all heard that watching TV in the dark can be pretty tough on the eyes, but an ambient bias lighting setup can make the experience much more palatable. This basic USB-powered kit from Antec is only $19 today, and takes just a few seconds to install.
Nintendo's new 3DS is a terrific handheld console if you don't already own one, and possibly even a worthy upgrade for owners of the old model who use it frequently. If you've been waiting for a deal to pick one up, Walmart's got the first one worth mentioning.
Everyone needs to keep a decent drill handy, and we've found two solid starter kits for under $45 today. They both come with a drill, a battery, tons of drill bits, and some other assorted tools as well.
Update: Amazon is also running a $10 off $50 promotion on Black & Decker tools, so if you add a cheap filer item, you can get them both as low as $40. | 2019-04-18T18:59:34 | https://kinjadeals.theinventory.com/todays-best-deals-thermapen-moto-360-fitbit-and-mor-1694028072 |
I’ve just been talking to the head of programming for Anticipation. I shall now send you email.
does the hugo awards have any criteria for choosing the best short story winner? i mean aside from the votes coming from anyone else, don’t they have list of criteria like is the work shows universality, sincerity, etc….
The criteria is that it has to be a work of SF/F published during the relevant period, and that the members of WSFS have to vote for it. That is all. There are no other criteria.
Did J Michael Straczynski even win a Hugo for Babylon 5?
Yes, in 1996 and 1997. I understand (although I’ve not seen it myself) that one of the Hugo trophies actually appears in an episode sitting on a shelf.
When and where are the awards for this year?
The 2009 Hugo Awards will be at the 2009 World Science Fiction Convention, Anticipation, which will be August 6-10, 2009 in Montreal, Canada. The Hugo Award Ceremony is currently scheduled for the evening of Saturday, August 9.
Hello, my name is Mr. Shannon LeJuan Clements and I am the proud author of The Star Explorer: The Discovery. How are you doiong today? Fine I hope. The reason why I am contacting you is because I wanted to know if a person has to be present in order to be nominated or win a Hugo award. Please respond.
No, you do not need to be present at any event or be a member of the World Science Fiction Convention to be nominated or to win a Hugo Awards. The nominations are made by and the final results decided by the members of the annual Worldcon, but anyone can be nominated or win an award.
which the rights and rules of publishing could be there?
Why are you letting one of your judges vote on a bunch of shows they haven’t seen?
I’m a registered member of Anticipation, the 67th annual World Science Fiction Convention; as such, I’m one of the people voting on the Hugo Awards.
One of the categories is “Best Dramatic Presentation (Short Form)”; the problem is that I don’t have a TV, and so I haven’t seen any of the nominees.
So tell me, goons: which of these nominees deserves to have my vote for Best Dramatic Presentation (Short Form) of 2008, and why? Bear in mind, this is a ranked vote — that is, I’m going to vote for what I (you) think is the best, the second best, and so on up to the sixth best — so put them in some kind of order.
and the classic “No Award”, which quite simply means that none of the nominees deserves to win. Even if you rank “No Award” first, the others should be ranked as well.
The vote deadline is 23:59 EST, July 3; let the arguments begin.
…. and I have voted.
Thank you for your opinions; I did indeed use them as a (partial) basis for how to vote.
There are no specific rules for that situation, other than that you should not refer to a work or person as a “nominee” unless that work or person appeared on the final ballot.
The Hugo Awards are a popular vote award. The only requirement for having a vote is that you become a member of the World Science Fiction Society by joining the current year’s Worldcon. You do not have to be honest or diligent, and indeed it would be impossible to enforce such a requirement.
In this particular case the person you describe has at least made an effort to judge the quality of the works. But anyone could vote without seeing/reading the nominees and we would never know. We assume, however, that with hundreds of people eligible to vote, the honest and diligent efforts of the majority will drown out the actions of any “bad apples”.
Done; however, because the original (but wrong) answer is sufficiently old, I struck out our mistaken answer but left the struck-through information visible so that anyone coming back later would understand that we had made a correction nearly a year later.
Why was there no winner in 1977?
In the 1977 Hugo Awards, there was no winner in the category Best Dramatic Presentation because the voters selected “No Award” as the winner. Under WSFS rules, “No Award” always appears on the ballot, and if it wins, no Hugo Award is presented in that category.
There were Hugo Awards in the other categories in 1997.
Any word on the list of other things that were nominated for Hugos this year, but didn’t make the top five?
Read our post announcing the results, which was posted shortly after the ceremony. Note that at the bottom of the announcement are links to the voting breakdowns and nomination information.
Hello. I have a question about last year’s nominations. I am aware that my novel, “Solfleet: The Timeshift Saga, The Call of Duty, Book One of the Excalibur Trilogy” received nominatons–in two catagories I believe. As it turned out, it was not eligible. I understand and that’s okay, but I was wondering if you could let me know how many total nominations it received, just to satisfy my curiosity? I’d prefer an answer by e-mail if possible. Thanks.
Examining the 2008 Hugo Award Nominations data, I cannot find your work listed. This means that the work did not receive sufficient nomination votes to place 15th or higher. Worldcons are only obliged to disclose placements down to 15th, although they may go lower if they so choose (this year’s Worldcon did so). Therefore, I’m afraid we don’t have an answer to your question other than “fewer than 19 nominations,” that being what it took to make the top 15.
I know that the Hugo Award is given for the best science fiction,horror,fantasy etc. I would rather the award be given for science fiction only. A few years ago the Hugo was awarded to one of the Harry Potter novels & this year to The Graveyard Book.Regardless of how well written or acclaimed these books are,they are written for children/young adults. I am aware that adults have read these titles & nominated them for the Hugo Award but I don’t agree that they should be allowed to be nominated for an award that started out as an award for the best science fiction.Every year I look forward to reading the Hugo winner & the nominees.I did read American Gods & it was fantastic(& written for adults) but I will not be reading the Potter novels nor the latest Neil Gaiman Hugo winner.Very disappointed.
You say that certain works “should not be allowed to be nominated.” I take it that you mean someone should decide, “These works aren’t science fiction, and thus should be disqualified.” Is that correct? If so, then who should decide? What would you do if an administrator disqualified a work as “not sufficiently science fictional” that you personally believed to be SF?
Because of the extremely thorny issues involved, it has been the practice of WSFS to allow the members of the organization, through the nominating ballot, to decide that works have enough SF (or F) in them to be eligible. Administrative decisions are limited to publication date and length of work. Decision on a work’s “worthiness” are left up to the members who vote.
You are of course welcome to attend Worldcon and propose changes to how the Awards are administered. There’s no Board of Directors or mysterious “they” you have to persuade. Every person represents him/herself and nobody else. All you have to do is join and participate.
Hi, My name is Graeme Harper, I am a Director and I Directed a DR WHO special titled “THE WATERS OF MARS”.
I was thrilled to have been one of the winners of the HUGO AWARD for this Story but I have never received the award.
As I live in England I imagine there would be some delay in getting it halfway across the world, but it is several months now since the award ceremony took place in Australia 2010, I am dying to have this award on my mantlepiece, has it got lost?
We will forward your comment to the administrators of the 2010 Hugo Awards. Each year’s Worldcon administers the Awards, including the delivery of trophies.
What happened to the question/comments I posted about the semipro magazine award?
I don’t know. It may have been inadvertently eaten by the spam-trap. (We receive dozens, if not hundreds, of spam posts for every real one.) Can you re-post the question? You might want to also send a copy of it to [email protected] to make it less likely to be overlooked. Sorry about that.
Kennie, the short answer is that the Hugos are an award that’s been around for about six decades. They are widely respected in the industry. A large majority of early winners are also considered classics today and receiving a Hugo is often considered a sign that the winning work is a good example of the best the genre has to offer.
The long answer can be found reading and viewing the winning works; this is something many people do. Exploring this website may also be a good idea, we’ll be happy to answer any specific questions to the best of our ability.
My name is Deborah M Pratt and I wanted to know the best way to make the Hugo Society aware of my work. I would like to submit “The Vision Quest” and possibly a short I am shooting based on the world of the books call, “Warrior One”.
I was Co-Executive Producer and Headwriter of a TV series called “Quantum Leap”, I took the last 9 years to write “The Vision Quest”. I opted to self publish to keep the style of and spirit of the content true to what inspired me in the first place. We received over 400,000 thousand hits to the website last year and have garnered readers from across America and as far away as New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South Africa. The response to the book has been powerful because, what is being discovered in this science fantasy is a deep spirituality and new vision.
I am a new member and signed up to attend this August. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to facilitate a place for “The Vision Quest” and warrior One” at the Hugos.
There is no “submission process” for the Hugo Awards. The fuller version of this is in our submitting your work page. The way you get nominated for a Hugo Award is for your work to come to the attention of a sufficient number of the members of the Worldcon who think it worthy of being nominated. There is no judging panel or submission process.
I’m hunting for information about the 1967 Hugo Awards (where STAR TREK won a Hugo.) Where was the convention held? Were there articles written about the winners, etc. ?
Listings for each year’s Awards are on the Hugo History page. Specifically, the 1967 Hugo Awards were presented in New York City (“NyCon 3”). We do not have historical archives of articles written about the Awards.
1967 was only the first time that an episode of Star Trek won a Hugo Award. An episode won the following year as well, and an episode of ST:TNG won in 1993.
Do you have a sense of when the shortlist results will be posted? Is it likely to be in the near future, or is that not yet known? Any specific date when ballot counting can be expected to be completed?
The Hugo Awards (and the World Science Fiction Society and the individual Worldcons that present the Hugo Awards) are not involved with rights management. You might consider contacting the Science Fiction Writers of America; they might be able to connect you with various literary estates.
In the semiprozine rules, one of the possible criteria for qualification is “had an average press run of at least one thousand (1000) copies per issue.” Does this require physical printing, or would 1000 subscribers to an electronic edition be counted as equivalent?
Zine A has no contributors, but has staff.
Zine B has both staff and contributors.
Zine C has contributors, but no staff.
If Zine A pays its staff money, it clearly fulfills the criterion. Likewise, if Zine C pays its contributors money, it fulfills the criterion.
If Zine B pays money to both its staff and its contributors, it clearly fulfills the criterion. But what if it pays money only to its contributors (or only to its staff)?
This is a murky area, but given the history of the category and the works that have been nominated and won, such as Clarkesworld (which doesn’t have paper copies), it is clear that no work is going to be disqualified simply because it doesn’t print paper copies.
Also bear in mind that there are some very significant changes to the Semiprozine category based on the Report of the Special Committee on Semiprozines that were given first passage this the 2011 Worldcon and that will be up for ratification at the 2012 Worldcon. The existing criteria will be completely rewritten, and the issues you raise will be moot.
In practice, the questions are moot anyway, because historically no Hugo Administrator has tried to narrowly apply the criteria. In general, semiprozines have been what the voters pointed at when they nominated.
How many Hugo Awards are given out in a year?
As of 2011, there are 15 Hugo Award categories. The number of categories and their definitions are listed in the constitution of the World Science Fiction Society. The WSFS Constitution as of the start of the 2011 Worldcon is available on the Renovation web site here. The number and definition of categories can be changed by the WSFS Business Meeting (see Changing the Rules for more details). For example, the 2011 WSFS Business Meeting passed an amendment that, if ratified by the 2012 WSFS Business Meeting in Chicago, would add a new category called “Best Fancast,” for podcasts and other serial A/V productions of a fannish nature, separating such works from the existing Best Semiprozine category.
Besides the current 15 permanent categories, Worldcon committees are authorized to add one-shot Additional Categories which are awarded in the same way as the permanent categories.
In or around 1972-74, I remember reading a novella in a book containing Hugo award winnings novella and short stories. This book was purchased through a book club. The story line is one of a post-apocalptic word where religion dictates everything, and mutations are shunned and/or killed. I do not remember the name of the story or even the author; I do remember that the main characters were physic, and the main female characters name was Rosalind; also these characters were rescued from death by a ship from New Zealand. This story, along with Edgar Rice Burroughs, turned me on to sci-fi. Can you help with this?
Why are they called Hugo awards? Who is Hugo?
The Hugo Awards are named after Hugo Gernsback, a seminal figure in the foundation of modern magazine science fiction. See our FAQ for further information.
I’m doing graduate research on fanzines in the 1970s. Do you keep archives of past entry forms? If so, where are they kept and who can I contact to view those archives?
There are no “entry forms” for the Hugo Awards. You do not submit your work for a Hugo Award or enter a contest. We have a two-stage selection process, whereby in the first stage (nominating), members of the Worldcon nominate works for the Hugo Award, and in the second stage (final ballot), the works that received the most nominations are voted upon by the members of Worldcon. For more information about how the process works, see our discussion of the Hugo Award Voting System.
We do not keep an archive of the nominating ballots for the Hugo Awards; however, the Hugo Awards History page for each year lists not just the winner, but also the nominees, and when available (only about the last ten years or so) the “They Also Ran” information listing the other candidates in the top fifteen nominations.
Thank you Kevin for your previous response. I have a quick follow-up question. How long has this two-stage selection process been in place? Is the process you’re currently employing the same one since the inception of the Hugo Awards?
One more thing (sorry, I just remembered this), is the process to add categories and change rules in general also the same historically? Can I infer that the current process as described on this site is the same one used when fanzines were added as a category? Do you know where I can find any sort of information on how/why they were added? Sorry to bother you with all these questions, but they could really help me with my project. Thanks again.
The two-stage process has been in place almost, but not quite, from the beginning of the creation of the Hugo Awards. The first year was a simpler one-stage process where you wrote in your favorite work, with no nominations, and the winner was the work with a plurality of votes. Beginning in 1959, the two-stage nominations/voting process was adopted and has been substantially unchanged since then.
The early Hugo Award categories were decided by the individual Worldcons at their own discretion. Later (after 1963, when the first WSFS Constitution was adopted), the WSFS Constitution included formal rules for the Hugo Awards, with the control over the categories in the hands of the members, not the organizing committees.
Update: Thanks to WSFS scholar Ben Yalow, we now have an article on this site called “A Short History of the Hugo Awards Process,” which I think addresses your questions.
Your FAQ’s say that to be considered a book must be “published”. Are self-published e-books considered as potential nominees or must the publication be through a traditional publisher? I ask this as I only see novels on your list published through TOR, Del Ray, Orbit, etc.
Thank you for a very well put together and informative web site.
“Published” means “published.” It doesn’t mean “printed and distributed by a traditional publisher.” Works are not disqualified because they are (for example) self-published or published in non-print venues. For example, three of the four nominees for Best Short Story in the 2011 Hugo Awards were published electronically, not through “traditional” print magazines.
Works are not disqualified for being published in “non-traditional” formats. However, works have to get enough nominations from the voters to make the ballot, so if the voters don’t nominate such works, the works won’t appear on the ballot.
We’ve added your question and a version of this answer to our Frequently Asked Questions list. Thanks for contributing.
Is there a resource on the site for learning about Hugo-winning minority authors/creators? I am aware of the awards given to Samuel R. Delany, Octavia Butler, and Ted Chiang, but would like to know more still.
We do not include any demographic information such as gender, ethnicity, residency, etc. about any Hugo Award winners. We list the winners’ names.
Has there ever been an african american winner for best novel?
Shamal: We don’t collect demographic details about winners, including race, gender, residence, or anything else about them. We collect the winners’ names. | 2019-04-19T04:26:32 | http://www.thehugoawards.org/ask-a-question/comment-page-2/?replytocom=9956 |
Javelin Festival in Jablonec 09.07.2008.
Jan Zelezny, Miklos Nemeth and the girls.
The town and the Czech Athletic Federation decided to organize a Javelin Festival in honor of Barbora Spotakova on the 7th of September, 2008. The Beijing Olympics Javelin finalists were meeting again. The competition gave an opportunity for the organizers to celebrate their Olympic Champion. Read more Javelin Festival in Jablonec 09.07.2008. | 2019-04-26T04:34:32 | http://www.nemethjavelins.hu/blog?page=2 |
The hospital was far from just adequate prior to Mr Schapper’s arrival. Mr. Long and his staff accomplished much to be proud of, as did other prior administrations. Tahoe Forest Hospital was an excellent hospital with dedicated, knowledgeable, professional, caring staff.
The majority of doctors who signed the letter were not practicing here prior to Mr. Schapper’s arrival. What do they know about our community and the prior quality of our hospital? We’ve had excellent physicians and staff for many years. I remember Dr. Boone and Dr. Orozco receiving national recognition when a local carpenter accidentally shot himself in the heart with a nail gun.
TFH did not do cardiac surgery and did not have the right instruments for a cardiac procedure. With not enough time to transfer the patient, Howard and Butch took the man to surgery and saved his life. I am told that their case was not the only emergency heart repair at TFH. I could give example after example of difficult cases that were successful because of our physicians and staff. We were not transferring patients out all the time as the letter implied.
Tahoe Forest Hospital is accredited as a Critical Access Hospital. The hospital is not meant to be Stanford or UC Davis. Sometimes a patient needs to go where an illness is seen, a test, or procedure is done routinely. We make a mistake thinking TFH needs to be all things to all patients.
This definition leaves me questioning the hospital’s staffing. Prior to Mr. Schapper’s arrival, the hospital was the size it needed to be. The hospital provided excellent essential care. I am in favor of and glad that we now have cancer care; however, cancer treatment for us does not require having a huge excessively costly building, a team of oncologists, or radiotherapy. The building is beautiful, but not what is needed.
Let’s get our hospital back on track. Let’s focus on essential care for our residents. The hospital should utilize the new building with additional services. Why was the diabetes program dropped? I’m told that most hospitals now have a program to help diabetic patients maintain their health. Why do we have community members who have to go elsewhere for dialysis?
Paying the CEO a salary that is appropriate for a facility with 25 inpatient beds should free some money for needed services. The second story of the cancer center is it is empty now that Mrs. Schapper is no longer a hospital employee. Let’s fill the cancer center with the services our community needs.
I applaud the physicians who did not feel pressured into signing the community letter. They seem to better understand our community.
It is necessary that the TFHD board of directors take charge in managing the hospital. It is time for the board to commit to lowering costs. I stand with community members who are concerned about what has been going on at Tahoe Forest Hospital. Vote for excellent essential care by voting for change.
Jamie Cole is a Truckee resident. | 2019-04-24T10:33:59 | https://www.sierrasun.com/opinion/guest-column-prior-to-schapper-tahoe-forest-was-the-right-size/ |
I signed up for this BlogHer book review of Liane Moriarty's What Alice Forgot somewhat reluctantly. The description sounded like a heavy-handed romantic comedy, and I'm not much for romantic sap.
After a bump on the head at the gym, our protagonist--Alice Love--wakes up feeling fine but thinking that it's ten years earlier. And ten years ago her life was pretty good; she was a twenty-nine-year-old newlywed who had just bought a money pit of a fixer-upper house and was giddily expecting her first child. But reality is hard to take. She's now thirty-nine, in the middle of a nasty divorce, living in her gorgeously renovated home, and she has three children who she doesn't remember at all.
Despite my reservations, I found myself getting drawn into the story. I won't give away too many details because the real joy of this book is the discovery of a secret life. The narrative is never boring, and Moriarty skillfully intertwines Alice's first-person (and memory-muddled) perspective with epistilary forms from both Alice's sister (who is struggling with infertility issues that threaten her marriage and her own sanity and who is writing hypothetical letters to her psychologist) and Alice's "adopted" grandmother (who is writing letters to an old estranged lover as she dips her toe into the dating scene in her new assisted living community).
By tying together these women's voices, What Alice Forgot becomes more than a light-hearted treasure hunt through one woman's forgotten history (though it delivers on that front) and transcends into a woman-centric exploration of some of life's larger questions: What's the meaning of love? What's the role of a parent? How do you make relationships (of all kinds) last?
I was actually surprised at some of the personal connections I felt while reading this book, and it made me question--in a way that such "fun" reads rarely do--my own perspectives.
What would I think of my life if I woke up today with the mind I had ten years ago? I would have been seventeen and very, very hopeful about the future. Would I be disappointed in my choices? Proud? Have I excelled beyond what I had imagined?
What was so sad to me was the way that Alice had drifted away from so many friendships in ten years and how the friends she'd accumulated instead weren't doing much to fulfill her need for human connection. She'd spent so much time trying to fit into the part of the perfect upper-middle-class housewife that she'd forgotten who she was before that role.
But perhaps the most poignant part of the story was watching--in reverse--a marriage between two people who truly loved one another fall apart. Is it really that easy to stop prioritizing a relationship that you've grown to take for granted? Is there a breaking point, a point of no return, or is it just so many little things that there's really no way to predict where you could turn back around?
This is a fast read that kept me engaged, and I've found myself thinking about the characters and their lives often even since I've finished it. If you're in the market for a fun summer read that touches upon some serious themes, I'd recommend it.
You can follow the discussion about What Alice Forgot over at BlogHer.
Compensation Disclosure: I was compensated for this review, but all opinions and ideas are solely my own. | 2019-04-22T03:12:47 | http://www.balancingjane.com/2012/06/blogher-book-review-what-alice-forgot.html |
Spanning Tree needs to be enabled on the AP System Profile.
There are a few nerd knobs inside the AP wired port profile that need to be enabled: Spanning Tree, Portfast, and Loop Protect Enable. If you are plugging in game consoles make sure you enable Portfast or they will stop trying the DHCP process before the port transitions to STP forwarding. Storm Control Broadcast is another knob that enables the AP to shut down an ethernet port when a loop is detected. I haven’t enabled this knob in production yet so I didn’t enable it in this scenario.
The Wired AP profile controls what the end user experience will be when a device is plugged into one of the AP ethernet ports. In my scenario I have the ports configured as trusted (no authentication) and Access VLAN 111 (untagged).
That is all of the configuration required. The rest of this post will be validation that the system is configured and working as expected.
The output gives you a list of all of the active APs in the system as well as Group, type, and Switch IP (AP Anchor Controller).
The two debug commands used to troubleshot the interface status are “show ap debug spanning-tree ap-name” and “show ap debug port status ap-name”.
The next step is to plug in a single laptop into eth1.
As you can see in the output, port 1 is in Forwarding mode.
Finally, let’s try to blow things up by plugging in a cable directly between eth1 and eth2 causing a loop.
Ports 1 and 2 are STP disabled once the loop is detected. The Loop-Protect flag is triggered on eth2.
I hope this post will help prevent users from looping up your network!
I learned this week that the FQDN of the Clearpass server should be used in the RADIUS Server configuration options. I have updated this post to include that change.
Downloadable user roles are a great feature on Aruba controllers, switches, and even IAPs. They allow Clearpass to be the true policy definition point for both the Aruba wired and wireless networks and allows the policy to be modified in a single location. The hardest part of the configuration was uploading the Clearpass certificate to each switch. The latest code release (16.08) eliminates this pain point. The switch can now automatically download the certificate from Clearpass by modifying a single line of configuration. Here is a breakdown of the process.
My lab switch already contained the needed certs so the first step to test the new feature was to delete all of the existing CA certs. This can be accomplished using the “crypto pki zeroize” command.
Next I decided to default my switch configuration to make sure I was starting the configuration from scratch.
This configuration should look very familiar compared to previous code versions. The only configuration that has changed is that I added “clearpass” to the end of the first command to indicate that this RADIUS server will be a Clearpass server. That is the command that triggers the auto-certificate download.
My lab Clearpass server is using a certificate from Comodo.
As you can see this process is much simpler than having to manually upload the certificate to every switch. This process will also help eliminate extra steps when trying to utilize zero touch provisioning to roll out your switch infrastructure.
I’m currently having to dig into the HPE Provision line of switches. Here are a few notes to document the process of upgrading the code on a HPE 2920.
Where is the SSID that I just configured?
The point of this story is to not get in a hurry when configuring your controllers and make sure your networking config is solid on your local controllers. | 2019-04-21T00:19:16 | https://acmxguy.wordpress.com/ |
The app was created by a Berkeley project called BOINC (Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing), which is known for its computer software that supports more than 50 volunteer computing projects around the world. BOINC software allows projects to tap unused processing power donated by computer owners around the world to analyze data or run simulations that would normally require cost-prohibitive supercomputers.
The new Android app, also called BOINC, will be available Monday, July 22, from the Google Play Store and works on Android versions 2.3 or later. The app currently supports several popular computing projects, including[email protected], which searches radio telescope data for spinning stars called pulsars, and [email protected], which searches for more effective AIDS therapies as part of IBM’s World Community Grid. Android, owned by Google Inc., is the operating system used by two-thirds of all smartphones today.
Creation of the app was funded by the Max Planck Institute, which runs [email protected]; Google Inc.; and the National Science Foundation, which has supported BOINC since 2002. IBM assisted in the design of the user interface and organized beta testing of the app.
“Our main goals are to make it easy for scientists to use BOINC to create volunteer computing projects to further their research, and to make it easier for volunteers to participate,” Anderson said.
Anderson noted that the app will run only when the phone is plugged in and charging and after the battery is more than 95 percent charged, since computing can slow the recharge rate. It will only communicate with computing projects through the Internet when connected via WiFi, to avoid burning through users’ data plans. These default settings can be customized by users, however.
Other projects now available through the BOINC app are[email protected], operated by Charles University in Prague; [email protected]; and [email protected].
Among the projects slated to be adapted to the Android BOINC app is the first and most successful volunteer computing project, UC Berkeley’s [email protected], which analyzes radio telescope data in search of intelligent signals from space.
Owners of iPhones should stay tuned. A BOINC app for Apple products like iPhone and iPad may be Anderson’s next project.
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Sioux Falls St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The festivities will officially kick off with the annual Painting of the Shamrock, which will take place at 11:00 AM at the center of the city, 9th Street and Phillips Avenue. The parade will begin at 2:00 PM at 13th Street and Phillips Avenue.
If you would like to have a float in the parade you have only a few days left to get signed up. The registration deadline is Saturday, March 9, 2019. You can find a parade registration form at Siouxfallschamber.com.
The first St. Patrick's Day Parade was held in downtown Sioux Falls in 1980. Sponsored by the St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza Committee, with help from Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, the annual parade was designed to be a people's parade – meaning anyone can participate as long as they register in advance and they're wearing a button.
The "official" St. Patrick's Day Parade buttons cost $3 each. Proceeds help to offset the costs of the parade and are also given to local non-profits, like the Special Olympics, that participate in button sales. Thank you to our sponsors Avera Health, Sanford Health, Xcel Energy and the Holiday Inn City Centre. | 2019-04-25T22:17:53 | https://kikn.com/sioux-falls-st-patricks-day-parade-deadline-coming-up/ |
Experienced Barrister and part-time judge in England. Undertake very successful development projects in Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Malawi. Help set up a civilian prosecution service in Zimbabwe. | 2019-04-23T18:30:28 | http://www.devnetjobs.org/myProfile.aspx?Can_Id=226572 |
Generations after its demise, Ebbets Field remains the single most colorful and enduring image of a baseball park, with a treasured niche in the games legacy and the American imagination.
In this lively story of sports, politics, and the talented, hilarious, and charming characters associated with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Bob McGee chronicles the ballparks vibrant history from the drawing board to the wrecking ball, beginning with Charley Ebbets and the heralded opening in 1913, on through the eras that followed. McGee weaves a story about how Ebbets Fields architectural details, notable flaws, and striking facade brought Brooklyn and its team together in ways that allowed each to define the other.
Drawing on original interviews and letters, as well as published and archival sources, The Greatest Ballpark Ever explores the struggle of Charley Ebbets to build Ebbets Field, the days of Wilbert Robinsons early pennant winners, the eras of the Daffiness Boys, Larry MacPhail, and Branch Rickey, the tumultuous field leadership of Leo the Lip, the fiery triumph of Jackie Robinson, the golden days of the Boys of Summer, and Walter OMalleys ignominious departure.
With humor and passion, The Greatest Ballpark Ever lets readers relive a day in the raucous ballpark with its quirky angles and its bent right-field wall, with the characters and events that have become part of the nations folklore.
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Bob McGee, coauthor of Bridges of Central Park, has had a twenty-five-year career in public relations and media relations, writing speeches for CEOs and government leaders and developing public relations strategies. His sports articles have appeared in the New York Times and the Oakland Tribune; numerous other contributions have appeared elsewhere. He currently lives in Westchester County, north of New York City.
the eras that followed. McGee weaves a story about how Ebbets Fields architectural details, notable flaws, and striking facade brought Brooklyn and its team together in ways that allowed each to define the other.
Of course not. Best of all, if after reading an e-book, you buy a paper version of The Greatest Ballpark Ever: Ebbets Field and the Story of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Read the book on paper - it is quite a powerful experience. | 2019-04-19T00:18:14 | https://ifarus.com/the-greatest-ballpark-eve-bob-mcgee |
Small chemical changes in the DNA building blocks, which may be influenceable by lifestyle factors, can reduce the amount of IGFBP2. A DIfE / DZD research team has now reported in the journal Diabetes that these epigenetic changes increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Moreover, people with high blood levels of the binding protein IGFBP2 are less likely to develop this metabolic disorder. The changes in the blood are already detectable a few years prior to the onset of the disease.
According to the German Diabetes Health Report 2018, more than 5.7 million people in Germany suffer from type 2 diabetes. The affected individuals react inadequately to the hormone insulin, which leads to elevated blood glucose levels. This in turn can lead to strokes, heart attacks, retinal damage, kidney damage and nerve disorders. Since the metabolic disease develops gradually, initial damage has usually already occurred at the time of diagnosis. "In the future, our findings may help to identify risk potentials for type 2 diabetes even earlier and help to counteract the disease with preventive measures," said Professor Annette Schürmann, head of the Department of Experimental Diabetology at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) and speaker of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD).
Human studies show that people suffering from fatty liver produce and release less IGFBP2. Schürmann's team observed similar effects in earlier mouse experiments, which showed that IGFBP2 levels were already reduced prior to the liver disease. This is due to the transfer of methyl groups at certain sites of the IGFBP2 DNA sequence, which inhibited the gene in the liver. These so-called epigenetic changes are caused, among other things, by lifestyle factors. Such modifications of the DNA in the IGFBP2 gene were also previously detected in blood cells of overweight people with impaired glucose tolerance.
Recent analyses by the researchers indicate that inhibition of the IGFBP2 gene promotes type 2 diabetes. In addition, the team of scientists observed that leaner study participants and study participants with lower liver fat levels had higher concentrations of the protective binding protein in the blood. Higher plasma concentrations of IGFBP2 were associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in subsequent years. "Our study confirms the hypothesis that the IGF-1 signaling pathway also plays an important role in the development of type 2 diabetes in humans," added Dr. Clemens Wittenbecher, research associate in the Department of Molecular Epidemiology at DIfE and first author of the study. | 2019-04-24T12:29:45 | https://www.news-medical.net/news/20181108/Researchers-identify-epigenetic-changes-that-increase-risk-of-type-2-diabetes.aspx |
The Blackpool Licensed Taxi Operators Association (BLTOA) was formed in the 1950s to promote and benefit the hackney trade in Blackpool. We are the recognized trade body in Blackpool and we have occasional meetings with the Council on various matters. It is our input that is primarily responsible for fare increases in Blackpool taxis.
The BLTOA is not a ‘taxi company’, we are an association for our members. About one half of our members are members of taxi companies and one half drives what is known in Blackpool as ‘street cabs’. We operate a mixed fleet with the majority being wheel chair accessible vehicles (6 and 7 seaters) and some hackney saloon (4 seater) vehicles. We do not represent private hire drivers.
We are not a political organisation. We exist only to promote the taxi trade in Blackpool. But we will not hesitate to make comments about issues which we feel that need to be aired. We regularly provide feedback to the Council on issues such as traffic congestion and taxi ranks.
We are currently in the process of lobbying Blackpool Council on a proposed tramway extension from Talbot Square to the current location of Wilko’s near to North Station. We think that our objection is valid even though it has been described as ‘not substantive’.
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Last year, I was home painting in my art studio, listening to the TV, when I heard the news of the Boston Marathon Bombing.
Earlier that morning, my fiance kissed me goodbye before work. I told him I would be painting all morning, and that I had plans to walk to the marathon in the afternoon. We live 0.8 miles from the finish line, so going out to see the day’s events was something I really wanted to do. That morning in my studio was productive, and I had lost track of time. I was working at my desk, painting a piece of my display that was going to be installed at “Boston Children’s Museum.” I got carried away. The TV was on mute so I could focus. I remember watching the crowds gathered on TV, cheering on the runners. I decided I would finish my project, and then head outside to the festivities.
Ten minutes later, I heard commotion out my window. At first I thought it was just cheers from the day. Then I herd people shouting, sirens blaring, and saw the tragedy that unfolded on my TV. My phone rang off the hook with everyone calling to make sure we were safe. Luckily, I was, but many others weren’t. It could have easily been me, or one of my family or friends, standing at that finish line.
As the week went by I realized how grateful I was to be healthy. I grew proud of the city of Boston; a place I had only began to call home. I stood in shock and awe as the days and weeks went by. “Boston Strong” poured out through every inch and crack of the old city streets. People gathered together to show that we would not be put down, that we would rise above it all.
Ever since that day last year, I knew I wanted to do something for those affected. I saw our city join together. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, opened their doors. Instead of closing others out, the people of Boston opened their hearts and let other in. The world railed. Even our biggest sports rivals had our back.
I spent the weeks following the marathon thinking of ways to contribute. Many generous people and organizations were contributing large amounts to those affected. Nothing I have given since then has felt substantial enough. Then, just recently, it occurred me to support the marathon, by doing the thing that I am most passionate about. I began painting a small series, called “Boston Strong”. The paintings are a way for me to know I helped in the best way I can. The works are created with colored glitter on panel, because that is the style of work that I do best. The paintings are not remorseful or sad. They are vibrant and loud. The paintings ring out and say, “I am proud to be Boston Strong”.
I will be auctioning off all three paintings with 100% of the proceeds going to Boston area charities, including the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, Boston Cares, and Boston Medical Center. Bidding is simple. Simply bid on your favorite painting on eBay. To build momentum, make sure to update your bid amount in the comment section on my Facebook post, or via my twitter @zelsonh. Payment is accepted via PayPal. In honor of the marathon, the bidding will take place today only. At 12am I will announce the winners via my facebook page and twitter.
The city of Boston has not simply healed, but grown more knowledgeable, courageous, and fierce. “Boston Strong” is now our way of life. It will be engrained in our memories and affect the way we carry ourselves for the rest of our lives. Much like our history, our founding fathers saw the strength of Boston. It is amazing that after such a terrible day, something beautiful was born, as we are truly living, “Boston Strong”. | 2019-04-19T10:16:21 | http://hilaryzelson.com/boston-strong-auction-1 |
At the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce’s 110th annual Installation Ceremony and Community Awards Dinner, our own John Hensley was named 2011 Business Person of the Year.
He has also been an active member of the Nevada City Rotary since 1975 and is a former Club President. John is also a board member of KVMR 89.5 FM/105.1 AM Radio. He is active on the committee overseeing the station’s new facility in partnership with the Nevada City Theatre.
We are proud to congratulate John for this recognition!
Read about John in The Union on Wednesday February 1, 2012. | 2019-04-19T04:41:56 | http://www.nevadacountyproperties.net/business-person/ |
The organizers of the first round of the European Enduro Series in Punta Ala Tuscany at the Punta Ala Trail center have been busy working and cleaning the trails for the first race of the season, medic they are now ready. Here we can see a few glimpses of what riders might find.
European Enduro Series Punta Ala Trails Are Ready from Punta Ala Trail Center on Vimeo. | 2019-04-25T18:22:29 | http://www.i-mtb.com/video-punta-ala-presents-the-european-enduro-series-trails/ |
Competing As Lifestyle©, You vs. You” serves as the students guide for the Dream Building 101© life-transform tool that leads students to take ownership of their actions and embrace the accountability for their post secondary plan.
With our Curriculum and workshops, our Dream Builders help students discover and respond to their potential. Through each workshop, our Dream Builders hammer home the need for life disciplines and what happens when you don’t take ownership of applying them daily.
Through our workshops we smooth out the edges of students with social and emotional growth at the center of our workshops. At the end of the program year, we have documented improvements in the five learning core social emotional competencies according to Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL).
The “Competing As a Lifestyle© Philosophy” is a breakthrough perspective for students to understand a great way to think while on their journey through life’s race.
In this book, the author shares some of his most meaningful life experiences that helped him find the answers to what was missing to fulfill his life purpose.
The principles shared in this book will lead students to the root causes of their lack of success in life and illuminate what is necessary for them to begin to fulfill their purpose. | 2019-04-21T00:56:38 | https://www.dreambuildersuniversity.com/product/competing-as-a-lifestyle-you-vs-you-book/ |
If you ask me, nothing beats the feeling of being on home ground. That’s because not only do you know the surroundings well, you also see familiar faces in the crowd. And for these two reasons alone, I’m glad to be back at the National University of Singapore (NUS) at lunchtime today to share health and wellness tips with the NUS staff.
Finding time to embark on a healthy lifestyle (and that means being healthy and in shape) appears to be a mammoth task for many of us. There is no denial we play many roles in life. If you are a guy, you could be a father, brother, son, colleague and boss of someone else. If you are a lady, you could be a mother, sister, daughter, colleague and boss of someone else too!
As busy Singaporeans who pride ourselves as one of the most productive nations in the world, it’s so easy to forget that we have to take care of ourselves too!
Health and wellness is a topic so close to our hearts because it is not something totally alien to us. And trust me, leading a healthy lifestyle will benefit you and your organisation as healthier people tend to be happier and more productive!
There’s no real secret to looking good and taking the years off your actual age. The magic is in the works and consistency is the key to that.
I often share a three-pronged strategy that works for almost everyone. This includes having an appropriate dosage of exercise, a balanced diet and being mentally resilient.
Do not ignore what the billboards and health boards tell you…because exercising three times a week for at least 30 minutes each time is the way to go. Exercise does not mean cooping yourself up in the gym. You can do anything you like – ranging from resistance training to flexibility training to cardiovascular exercise. The most important is to get your body moving, heart beating and you perspiring. 30 minutes may sound like a long time but it really isn’t. If you need company, grab a colleague or friend or family member along as having an exercise buddy does make exercise appear a lot more fun.
Exercise hard you may but if you don’t eat smart or clean, then you would still have wasted your efforts. By ‘diet’, I don’t mean you have to starve and deprive yourself of your favourite food. Singapore is a food paradise and not eating is simply silly. Instead, eat in moderation and of course, pay special attention to what you put on your plate. A good example in case would be this. Assuming you want to lose weight, yet if you continue to stuff your face with hamburgers and fast food, do you think you will succeed? Not a wee bit! It’s really simply math. Losing weight means you have to expend more than you consume.
You may scratch your head and ask me what is mental resilience all about? Well, it all starts with ourselves. All our thoughts are formulated in the mind. We are our own best friends as well as worst enemies. Every positive thought or negative thought starts with our mental CPU telling us whether to proceed or not.
You may have the best laid plans for your lifestyle but if you stop short of mastering your mind and taking that all-so-important first step forward, it’s not going to help matters at all.
Remember, we are all entitled to lead a healthy lifestyle. But no one owes it to you. Rather, you owe it to yourself to live happily and invest time in yourself to embrace health and wellness holistically. | 2019-04-24T18:56:21 | https://www.lionellim.com/myblog/health-and-wellness-talk-for-nus-national-university-of-singapore-staff |
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