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My personal answers and responses to specific questions or general comments.
If you feel this way then why don't you just leave? Your willingness to reside within a country means that you consent to be governed by their rules.
People shouldn't have to leave their homes. It is no fault of their own that by the mere act of their birth some government claims them as property. Why should anyone have to leave the land they were born upon (or be restricted from travelling the rest of the world for that matter)? Just look to recent American history and you'll clearly understand that the colonists didn't agree with the established government and they continued to reside within their homes.
A perfect example of this is stated in the Declaration of Independence of the original 13 Colonies - they withdrew their consent to be governed and government no longer had just power over them. They resisted and defended themselves against those who would attempt to violently oppress them and kept their claims to the land (the legitimacy of those land claims can be debated in another discussion). These actions are recognized as being just and moral and are highly celebrated every year on July 4th as that country's national birthday.
As we can now see, people don't have to leave and a government has no right to rule anyone without their explicit consent. Furthermore, don't you think it hypocritical to support a country that was founded on withdrawing consent while staying and telling someone else that if they stay then they must consent? What do you think?
If you consider yourself an American then you must either admit that someone has the right to withdraw consent and stay where they are because that's the premise upon which your US government was founded; in which case, the constitution has no legitimate rule over them. OR, if you advocate that there is no right to withdraw consent and stay then you must admit that the US government was founded illegitimately and that region ought to remain under British rule; in which case, the constitution still has no legitimate rule over those withdrawing individuals.
Bottom-line, people should be able to have a say in the matter.
Really? Can you even define terrorism or terrorist? Can you? If so, what have I done which applies?
I only advocate people being free and taking personal responsibility for their self-ownership. If they are unable to do so, then my position is that they deserve to be ruled by others.
Yes, kind of. I live my life according to the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP) and as such believe that initiating violence against another human being (murder, rape, theft, kidnapping, unprovoked aggression, etc.) is immoral and just plain wrong. Even though anyone has the ability to do such things, I do not want to do anything of the sort. I prefer to live by the golden rule many people seem to have lost sight of. Beyond that, I don't really need another human being (or group of human beings) to tell me what I can and cannot do in life. Are you REALLY implying that YOU need someone else to tell you otherwise?
Wrong. I do involuntarily pay my "fair share" of those services I utilize with the rest of whatever community I am a part of at the time. I help maintain and build roads by purchasing gasoline and paying the apportioned excise taxes for that purpose. I support general services like schools and fire protection by paying sales tax on my consumption of goods and services within said regions I inhabit. This would be no different if I were to pay to consume goods and services in most places around the world. I also do a bit of community service on a charitable basis on top of that, so yes I do pay my fair share and then some.
I will gladly pitch in for these things voluntarily, if and when our society evolves to that point.
Don't you think it is insulting to the military servicemen who have put their lives on the line to serve and protect?
What?! Seriously? Really and truly what do they have to do with anything in this matter? If ANY military was truly a volunteer service, I don't think ANY OF THEM would be in as many conflicts as they are in today. I don't see how mindlessly following unjust orders is serving and protecting anyone's interests.
Historically speaking in regards to the US, the standing military and navy were supposed to ensure the safety of commerce and shipping lanes and nothing more. Why do you think the active militia (National Guard) and reserve militia (Every US Citizen), organized or not, even exists? Why do you think the 2nd Amendment exists? For DEFENSE of the Land. The taxes from capital gains of corporations and companies doing business within the US are what is supposed to pay for the military. There is an unsubstantiated, but famous quote I've always liked - "You cannot invade mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass."
I've seen this before, aren't you just another privileged rich white male trying to make a statement or something?
Let us be clear, though I am considered Caucasian (with a slight First-Nation ancestry), I will not apologize for being born as such into this world. I was born in North America within a region called Acadiana and if you knew anything about life growing up in that region, you would retract such statements of being rich and privileged. I grew up having neither and everything I possess as my private property or have accomplished has been by my own hand (with the encouragement and support of friends and family along the way of course).
This section addresses those inquiries about autonomy, self-ownership and individual sovereignty.
One thing that soon becomes clear to any one interested in anarchism is that there is not one single form of anarchism. Rather, there are different schools of anarchist thought, different types of anarchism which have many disagreements with each other on numerous issues. These types are usually distinguished by tactics and/or goals, with the latter (the vision of a free society) being the major division.
The main differences are between "individualist" and "social" anarchists, although the economic arrangements each desire are not mutually exclusive. Of the two, social anarchists (communist-anarchists, anarcho-syndicalists and so on) have always been the vast majority, with individualist anarchism being restricted mostly to the United States. [1]
The following image indicates the differences between philosophies within these two main trends of the anarchist movement:
[1] http://flag.blackened.net/revolt/anarchism/faq/secA3.html
What privileges does a citizen have that a free, independent and sovereign natural human being doesn't? The right to vote in elections? Big deal. Run for public office? They would be nation-less so I doubt they would care nor would they feel the need to "elect" another person to claim dominion over them under the guise of "representation". Be an employee of that government? They could voluntarily contract with them independently should they decide any mutual benefit is realized by doing so. Travel in and out of the country with a passport more freely? Remember, they were born there PRIOR to ANY government claiming them as its citizen - that place is ALREADY their home. Would you deem it a legitimate action if someone (or group of people) attempted to stop you from going to your home for no other reason than you are not considered to be a citizen within their system?
What about traveling to another country or region with a commonly recognized passport? There is a precedence already set by countries accepting a "World Passport" for travel purposes. Now, while I think this world passport initiative needs work and its progression should go in a different direction (or have another type of passport altogether), it is a start in the right direction.
Learn more at http://www.worldservice.org/docpass.html
What happens someone is traveling abroad and is in trouble? They cannot call an embassy for assistance.
I truly do not know but why not? I am confident that like myself (and I am sure you as well) there are people in this world who care about human life and not because they are some citizen of some nation of imaginary lines. Folks are not relegated to only contacting a particular embassy as there are many other options for assistance in this world.
Sure, bad things happen in this world but that doesn't mean one should have to live in fear with the false notion of security that there will always be someone there to bail them out in times of trouble. Common sense goes a long way when traveling.
Not really. Why should anyone care or be afraid about what others "might" do? Spy on them? Kidnap them? Raid their home with a tactical SWAT team? Outright kill them? What is stopping anyone from doing that now and why would anyone want to initiate that kind of unprovoked violence upon someone in the first place?
Personally, I consider all people in this world to be my friend (regardless of age, race, gender, orientation, religion, etc.), unless they prove otherwise. I am not initiating violence against any other soul so I do not expect anyone else to do so to me. Should violence be initiated upon my person the only just and moral action which could be done anyway is to reciprocate in-kind or with enough force so as to stop said aggression.
No, those people are not traitors. A traitor to who or what exactly?
Someone who renounces a third party's oppressive claim of ownership over them is not considered a treasonous act against a friend, country, or principle nor does it mean someone wants to be an enemy of any state. Renouncing citizenship is nothing more than a natural man belonging to no nation by their own free-will choice as is that individual's right to choose to NOT belong to any such entity.
I would encourage you to read the Declaration of Independence of the original 13 Colonies. How do you think an individual's own decree and appointment of sovereignty betrays you or someone else or is any way different or invalid? One could say that a sovereign individual is more free than any citizen in this world because of their own declaration of independence - at least those folks allow themselves to own and use gold as money.
The argument is always the same, no matter what good you replace X with :
"I do understand that not all goods need to be provided by government and I even recognize the blessings of the market and competition when it comes to producing the best and cheapest possible goods. But in the case of X it's different. X is an essential service with a high demand for it. Without X life on earth as we know would be unimaginable or at least severely impaired. X is needed by everybody all the time, we simply can't take any chances with X.
If X were to be provided on the voluntary market it would be complete chaos. It is simply unimaginable for competing providers of services to offer different kinds of X in different areas.
Thus we need the government to hold a gun to people's head, extort money that they will use for the provision of X, and outlaw all competition with it."
This argument is, again, a classical example of the majority's incapability to think outside of the box. One cannot blame them for it. We all grew up under a system where X was provided by the government. It is a frightening thought to unleash the "callous forces of the market" upon it. We were brought up, educated in public schools, and shaped by media and papers all around us in accordance with the status quo.
It is important to point out the following to people who advance this argument: Voluntaryism has never recommended the abolition of X. Voluntaryism recommends that X be provided by people who have a vested interest in providing X better and more cheaply than it is currently being provided. Voluntaryism realizes that there is no way this can possibly happen if those people are given the right to point a gun to everyone's head and/or threaten them with kidnapping if they don't turn over the money they need in order to provide X.
It is by virtue of precisely this modus operandi that in the very process the affected individuals' value preference is being acted against, otherwise no aggressive violence would be needed to perform the act. So the action by and in itself proves to be one that reduces the welfare of society.
Put yourself in the shoes of a government official who acts under such circumstances. What incentive, knowledge and ability does he have to truly improve and tweak his services to the taxpayer's satisfaction? What incentive does he have to spend as little as possible of the money that was forcefully taken from others? Even if he wanted to, he simply can't know how. There are no prices for the goods to be provided, the money has already been obtained. There are no competitors he has to go up against. But even if there were, what does he care? His wealth only depends on his employer's ability to perform acts of theft on a periodical basis. He will try to allocate as many funds as possible to his operation. His resume will look more impressive the more people he hires and directs, no matter what they actually do. His engagement is but a temporary one. In 4 years he may be out of office. He will try to maximize his loot in as short a time frame as possible. The Trouble With Bureaucracy is in the very nature of EVERY government.
This has to be pointed out again and again: Voluntaryism doesn't aspire a system without the good X. It aspires a system where the provider of X is not allowed to point a gun to your head, threaten you with kidnapping, and then use your money to provide X in a rather uncreative and sub-par manner.
The ugly truth about those who support government or any expansion thereof is the fact that this is precisely the activity they (willingly or not) support or want to expand: That a group of people be given the right to extort money from you at gunpoint to run its operation. What in the world is so scary about a political philosophy that rejects such a modus operandi?
Thus the argument that X is so important and essential and that that's why we need the state to assume control of its provision is probably one of the most tragic and naive fallacies produced by ages of conditioning and indoctrination. It is so tragic, because one cursory but unbiased look at simple facts of life and history could help explode this sheer, utter and completely nonsensical notion, and help millions of peoples out of their misery within no time at all.
Ironically, Voluntaryism would lead to a much better and cheaper provision of X. To realize this, we don't even need historical proof, we need logical consistency. But even then, the historical proof is all around you on top of that! In the United States today, there exists no service in anyone's life that is more expensive than government. There simply exists no company to which all working men and women turn over half their income every year. And the quality of the service provided is questionable to say the least. Heck, somebody please tell me: What is the federal government today doing for you that is worth half your income every year?? Which entrepreneur on the free market would get away with that?
But it doesn't just end there. All those sectors where the federal and state governments get involved in in a regulatory function, cost much more than those where they stay out. The best examples are health care, firearms, banking, and energy.
Take, on the other hand, the internet. There probably exists no better modern day example of voluntaryism in action. The internet is filled with an abundance of cheap, if not completely free goods and services. All this with little to no government intervention at all. Disputes are settled, frauds exposed, low quality punished with low ratings, all without any government involvement. Just imagine we could expand this dynamic environment to the provision of the services we so direly need today, health care in particular is one of my biggest worries.
(Sure enough, instead of staying out, the US government is now devising plans to tighten government rules and directives that aim at regulating the internet. It is likely that one simple act of cyber terrorism or similar big event on the internet, will turn public opinion towards an acceptance of massive government involvement in this sector.)
An interesting inclination of the opponents of voluntaryism is to then ask precisely how good X will be provided by an organization that is not allowed to extort its money at gunpoint. While all these are exciting questions to work through and analyze, it is important to point out that they are completely irrelevant to the validity of the concept of voluntaryism.
When one asks such a question he has already implicitly accepted the non-aggression principle. How exactly good X will be supplied is a question that I can make suggestions on and speculate on. But who am I to know the definite answer? I am not in a position to come up with one. This is precisely the point of a free market: That it gives entrepreneurs incentives to work things out, to solve problems, to come up with solutions that work in the interest of their consumers.
Asking someone how good X will be supplied is like asking someone 40 years ago precisely how the internet was going to work at some point in the future. Heck, I doubt that most people even considered the possibility of such a thing as the internet.
To give you an analogy: Under slavery, the abolitionists too did not focus all their time and energy on proving to the powers that be how every single slave would be able to find a job after slavery would be abolished. The argument that slavery should have been kept in place because some slaves ended up unemployed after its abolition, could hardly be taken serious nowadays. The point was plain and simple: The initiation of violence or threat thereof by one man against another is immoral, no matter if he's black, brown, white, yellow, or what have you.
If one was truly interested how good X would be supplied by people who are not allowed to extort money at gunpoint, he would think about it himself and try and come up with suggestions on his own or work with others to find a potential solution.
Read more at - http://www.economicsjunkie.com/anarchism-voluntaryism-faqs/
Believe it or not, this is the most common question which derives from mental apathy and probably the one voluntaryists are most tired of be asked. Asking, who will build the roads without government, is like asking, who will pick the cotton when we free the slaves.
People believed that slavery couldn't be abolished in America. Without the slaves picking the cotton, they thought there would be no way for cotton to get picked. If cotton didn't get picked, clothing wouldn't get made, businesses would go under, children would freeze to death, slaves couldn't take care of themselves (racism at its worst,) and many other ridiculous things.
Today, we understand how ridiculous all that is. Since we eliminated slavery we've developed some of the greatest technology innovations in history to pick the cotton. That technology development would have been impossible to predict before we freed the slaves. When the slaves were freed, the incentives were in place for someone to invent it.
Morally speaking, when asked who will pick the cotton when we free the slaves, the real answer is:
It doesn't matter. If something is unethical then we shouldn't be doing it. The ends do not justify the means. I don't care if some people will have to walk around naked if the alternative is creating a subclass of human beings that we can exploit. Slavery is not justifiable.
You might be asking, what does this have to do with government?
It really has everything to do with government but this is an oversimplification to get to the point.
Government is non-voluntary. For example, A person can't choose not to be a citizen of America. They need permission to leave even when they were born there. They did not agree to that and so they are stuck there, following the rules until government approves of their departure (They even have to pay to eliminate their citizenship. That's not voluntary.). The rules they have to follow include non-voluntary taxes, social rules (smoking, etc), and business regulations. If they choose not to follow their rules, they are locked up in a cage. If an individual were to do this to another person it would be extortion, or theft, or kidnapping or any of a million crimes. A government does all these things without labeling them crimes. That makes makes it immoral.
It doesn't matter who builds the roads. If the requirement to have roads is extorting 300 million people then humanity would be better off if everyone would walk. Fortunately, people don't have to walk. There are plenty of incentives in the free market for people to build roads.
Read more at https://libertarianmoney.wordpress.com/2013/07/12/the-definitive-guide-to-who-will-build-the-roads/
This section addresses those inquiries regarding self-sustainability and regenerative living practices.
Renewable energy is important because of the benefits it provides. The key benefits are:
Environmental Benefits
Renewable energy technologies are clean sources of energy that have a much lower environmental impact than conventional energy technologies.
Energy for our children's children's children
Renewable energy will not run out. Ever. Other sources of energy are finite and will some day be depleted.
Jobs and the Economy
Most renewable energy investments are spent on materials and workmanship to build and maintain the facilities, rather than on costly energy imports. Renewable energy investments are usually (and frequently) spent within the same region, and often in the same town. This means your energy dollars stay home to create jobs and fuel local economies, rather than going overseas.
Energy Security
After the oil supply disruptions of the early 1970s, many nations have increased their dependence on foreign oil supplies instead of decreasing it. This increased dependence impacts more than just energy policy, this also contributes to many conflicts between nations.
Many countries currently rely heavily on coal, oil, and natural gas for their energy. Fossil fuels are non-renewable, that is, they draw on finite resources that will eventually dwindle, becoming too expensive or too environmentally damaging to retrieve. In contrast, the many types of renewable energy resources-such as wind and solar energy-are constantly replenished and will never run out.
Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight, or solar energy, can be used directly for heating and lighting homes and other buildings, for generating electricity, and for hot water heating, solar cooling, and a variety of commercial and industrial uses.
The sun's heat also drives the winds, whose energy, is captured with wind turbines. Then, the winds and the sun's heat cause water to evaporate. When this water vapor turns into rain or snow and flows downhill into rivers or streams, its energy can be captured using hydroelectric power.
Along with the rain and snow, sunlight causes plants to grow. The organic matter that makes up those plants is known as biomass. Biomass can be used to produce electricity, transportation fuels, or chemicals. The use of biomass for any of these purposes is called bioenergy.
Hydrogen also can be found in many organic compounds, as well as water. It's the most abundant element on the Earth. But it doesn't occur naturally as a gas. It's always combined with other elements, such as with oxygen to make water. Once separated from another element, hydrogen can be burned as a fuel or converted into electricity.
Not all renewable energy resources come from the sun. Geothermal energy taps the Earth's internal heat for a variety of uses, including electric power production, and the heating and cooling of buildings. And the energy of the ocean's tides come from the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun upon the Earth.
In fact, ocean energy comes from a number of sources. In addition to tidal energy, there's the energy of the ocean's waves, which are driven by both the tides and the winds. The sun also warms the surface of the ocean more than the ocean depths, creating a temperature difference that can be used as an energy source. All these forms of ocean energy can be used to produce electricity.
This section examines those topics and concepts pertaining to financial viability.
An Overview of the Austrian School
What we know today as the Austrian school of economics was not made in a day. This school has gone through years of evolution in which the wisdom of one generation was passed on to the next. Though the school has progressed, and incorporated knowledge from outside sources, the core principles remain the same.
Carl Menger, an Austrian economist, who wrote "Principles of Economics" in 1871, is considered by many to be the founder of the Austrian School. The title of Menger's book suggests nothing extraordinary, but its contents became one of the pillars of marginalist revolution. Menger explained in his book that the economic values of goods and services are subjective in nature. That is: what is valuable for you may not be valuable for your neighbor. Menger further explained that with an increase in the number of goods, their subjective value for an individual diminishes. This valuable insight lies behind the concept of what is called diminishing marginal utility.
Later on, Ludwig von Mises, another great thinker of the Austrian School, applied the theory of marginal utility to money in his book "Theory of Money and Credit" (1912). The theory of diminishing marginal utility of money may in fact help us in finding an answer to one of the most basic questions of economics: how much money is too much? Here also, the answer would be subjective. One more extra dollar in the hands of a billionaire would hardly make any difference although the same dollar would be invaluable in the hands of a pauper.
Other than Carl Menger and Ludwig von Mises, the Austrian school also includes other big names like Eugen von Bohm-Bawerk, Friedrich Hayek and many others. Today's Austrian school is not merely confined to Vienna but its influence spreads across the world.
Over the years, the basic principles of the Austrian school have given rise to valuable insights into numerous economic issues like the laws of supply and demand, the cause of inflation, theory of money creation, and operation of foreign exchange rates. On each of the issues, the views of Austrian school tend to differ from other schools of economics.
Main Ideas and Key Differences
Some of the main ideas of the Austrian school and their differences with other schools of economics are examined below:
The Austrian school uses logic of a priori thinking - something that a person can think on his/her own without relying on the outside world - to find out economic laws of universal application, whereas other mainstream schools of economics, like the neoclassical school, the new Keynesians and others, make use of data and mathematical models to prove their point objectively. In this respect, the Austrian school can be more specifically contrasted with the German historical school that rejects universal application of any economic theorem.
What determines the price?
The Austrian school holds that prices are determined by subjective factors like an individual's preference to buy or not to buy a particular good, whereas the classical school of economics holds that objective costs of production determine the price and the neo classical school holds that prices are determined by the equilibrium of demand and supply. Austrian school rejects both the classical and neo classical views by saying that costs of production are also determined by subjective factors based on value of alternative uses of scarce resources, and the equilibrium of demand and supply is also determined by subjective individual preferences.
What determines interest rates?
The Austrian school rejects the classical view of capital which says that interest rates are determined by supply and demand of capital. Austrian school holds that interest rates are determined by subjective decision of individuals to spend money now or in future. In other words, interest rates are determined by the time preference of borrowers and lenders.
Why does inflation affect different people differently?
The Austrian school believes that any increase in money supply that is not supported by an increase in the production of goods and services leads to an increase in prices, but the prices of all goods do not increase simultaneously. Prices of some goods may increases faster than others, leading to greater disparity in the relative prices of goods. For example, Peter the plumber may discover that he is earning the same dollars for his work, yet he has to pay more to Paul the baker, when buying the same loaf of bread. The changes in relative prices would make Paul rich at the cost of Peter. But why does it happen like that? If the prices of all goods and services were to increase simultaneously then it would have had hardly mattered. But the prices of those goods through which the money is injected into the system adjust before other prices; say if the government is injecting money by purchasing corn then the prices of corn would increase before other goods leaving behind a trail of price distortion.
What causes business cycles?
The Austrian school holds that business cycles are caused by distortion in interest rates due to the government's attempt to control money. Misallocation of capital takes place if the interest rates are kept artificially low or high by the intervention of the government. Ultimately, the economy goes through recession in order to restore the natural progress.
How do we create markets?
The Austrian school views the market mechanism as a process and not an outcome of design. People create markets by their intention to better their lives, not by any conscious decision. So, if you leave a bunch of amateurs on a deserted island, sooner or later their interactions would lead to the creation of a market mechanism.
The Bottom Line
The economic theory of the Austrian school is grounded in verbal logic which provides a relief from the technical mumbo jumbo of mainstream economics. There are considerable differences with other schools, but by providing unique insights into some of the most complex economic issues, the Austrian school has earned a permanent place in the complex world of economic theory.
Read more: The Austrian School Of Economics | Investopedia http://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/09/austrian-school-of-economics.asp#ixzz4NNQySK8w
In order to really understand this issue, we have to define two terms, namely value and buying power. Value comes in two varieties, absolute (intrinsic) and relative. Here is a simple example of this distinction. A pound of sugar relative to the measurement of weight is one pound. A pound is an absolute unit of value relative to weight; it is exact and it does not change. A pound is a pound and will always be a pound.
Relative value of money
However, a pound of sugar relative to a measurement of cost varies. You may be able to go into three different stores and buy a pound of sugar for three different prices in each. Furthermore, as you likely remember, a pound of sugar fifteen years ago did not cost nearly as much as it does today. This is because a dollar represents relative value, not absolute. This relative value is commonly referred to as buying power.
Absolute and intrinsic value of money
Absolute, or intrinsic, value is set through the market forces of supply and demand. Within the world of money and finance good examples of absolute value are gold and silver. If I were to hand you a shiny bar of gold, wouldn't you instinctively know that you are holding something of value? Of course you would. That precious metal stores intrinsic value in itself and you know this intuitively. Exactly how much value this bar of gold holds at any given time is established by the market place. In other words, it's worth whatever someone will pay you for it.
Buying power is relative
Buying power, which is relative, can be transferred onto an object by means other than the free markets. For instance, the only reason that $20 in your wallet is good for anything is because the government says so, and we the citizens agree to it. Therefore, while the little piece of paper with a picture of a dead president on it isn't worth anything close to $20 in terms of absolute value, it represents the buying power of $20 because of something called a government fiat, which is a government regulation or mandate. This twenty dollar bill in your wallet is actually called fiat currency because it derives all of its' buying power from a government mandate, but it might as well be monopoly money. It has no value except for that which our government says it should have. It truly is just a piece of paper with some ink on it.
The difference between money and currency
Such is the basic difference between money and currency. While money stores intrinsic value within itself, fiat currency possesses buying power bestowed upon it by the government. But this was not always the case. At its' inception the dollar was backed by gold and silver, which meant that every unit of currency in circulation was redeemable in gold and silver. In America, a person could walk into a bank, hand the teller his $100 bill, and have it cashed in gold or silver coins. Thus, at this stage currency was nothing more than a receipt redeemable in gold or silver for its face value. And even though the paper currency did not possess intrinsic value, under the gold standard it represented the buying power of gold and silver, which is set by the free markets. So, the absolute value of the precious metals transferred to the paper.
But what do you think happens if for some reason the currency is no longer "backed" by gold and silver? If the currency is supposed to represent the intrinsic value of gold and silver, then if you take the metals out of the equation, what value exactly does the paper represent? I'll tell you what – the value of the power of a government mandate, whatever it is.
In America this finally happened in 1971, when President Richard Nixon announced that the U.S. currency was no longer redeemable in gold. The dollar had become completely a fiat currency for the fist time in history. The government gained an ability to print as much paper currency as was needed to cover its' obligations since it was no longer necessary to collateralize it with anything other than the U.S. government's promise to pay. Unfortunately, all this monetizing, or printing of currency, comes at a price. It inevitably leads to a terrible thing called inflation, which is just another form of taxation since it destroys the buying power of the currency.
Read more on the subject here - https://justaskbenwhy.com/2015/04/24/difference-between-currency-and-money/
Bitcoin was launched in 2009 as the world's first decentralized, private digital currency. Because it has no physical denominations, Bitcoin only exists inside of an interlinked computer network system. This is not entirely unique, as much of the U.S. dollar supply only exists in digital account balances instead of as actual green pieces of paper.
Bitcoins are generated, or "mined," through a sequence of complex mathematical formulas run through computers. The anonymous creator of Bitcoins set a cap on total Bitcoin volume. Once that number hits 21 million, no more Bitcoins can be generated. These digital coins can then be bought or sold with other currencies and used as an investment or money to buy goods from any sellers who accept them.
Why Does Any Currency Have Value?
Economics teaches society that values are subjective; items have economic value because people desire them for one reason or another. Currencies, or mediums of exchange, serve several different and crucial functions in an economy. For one, they make trade easier; money currencies trade for nearly any good or service.
For example, suppose a person has 5 units of lumber and wishes to purchase a dog. Without currency, his only option is to find a lumber-wanting dog owner. With currency, like U.S. dollars, he can sell the lumber to anyone who wants it and then use the money to purchase a dog.
Currency also provides a universal measurement for accounting purposes. For instance, without currency, it is difficult to compare companies that sell different goods. Currency is used as a store of value, which makes saving, investing and banking easier.
Some currencies, like gold, have value because they are useful as a commodity. Government fiat currencies, like the U.S. dollar, have value because governments grant them legal tender status and only accept taxes through them.
Why Do People Value Bitcoins?
Bitcoins do not have value as a physical commodity like gold and are not widely accepted as legal tender like dollars. Rather, Bitcoin appears to have value for the following reasons:
It is popular. In short, people accept and trade in Bitcoin because other people accept and trade in Bitcoin. It is recognized and accepted as a currency by many.
Bitcoin is decentralized and limited. This is a major factor for many Bitcoin users. Bitcoin is hard for governments to trace and tax. Also, unlike fiat money produced by central banks, there is a cap set on total Bitcoins, limiting how much the currency can devalue through inflation.
Bitcoin acts like an equity investment. The market value of Bitcoins has had wild swings in value and even a market cap.
Bitcoin is a social network. The Bitcoin "community" is active and acts like other online social networks.
Read more: Why do Bitcoins have value? | Investopedia http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/100314/why-do-bitcoins-have-value.asp#ixzz4NNb59Pox


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Take down flying clay targets with a modified, completely safe shotgun, complete with a state-of-the-art infrared laser. Compete and have fun with your friends and family as you shoot the targets down with the assurance that this is an environmentally sustainable form of entertainment.
Vineyard Segway Adventure
Visualise cruising through the flourishing, green vineyards, visit our adorable farm friends such as sheep and alpacas which makes for some great photo opportunities on your Segway and zooming around a customized Segway track where you'll experience various terrains such as, grass, gravel, concrete and various undulations quite simply you'll explore Cleveland Winery at its very best.
Become the next Katniss Everdeen or Robin Hood and test your skills against your friends and family to see how many bulls-eyes you can hit. This tried and true classic never ceases to be exciting. May the odds be ever in your favour.
Paddle Boats
Comfortably enjoy the stunning, picturesque views of the vineyard and ranges while you paddle along with your family and friends. Alternatively bring your beau to share a quite, intimate moment with. Regardless, get the chance to relax and to share enthralling tales of your exploits on the Adventure Package.
Splash Golf
It's time to engage in a little friendly competition with a highly addictive game of Splash Golf at the Cleveland Winery, Lancefield, Macedon Ranges! This activity is filled with lots of friendly banter, anticipation, jumping and fun as your attempts to hit the floating targets are met with near misses, the occasional hit and who knows, maybe even a hole in one to win cash and prizes
Adventure Package, from $79 per person
1 x 40 Minutes Segway Resort Adventure Tour
1 x Laser Clay Session (30 clays)
1 x Archery
Adventure Package, from $79 per person
1 x 20 Minutes Segway Resort Adventure Tour
1 x Laser Clay Session (30 clays)
1 x Archery
1x Splash Golf
Segway & Lunch, from $99 per person
1 x 60 Minute Vineyard Tour
1 x Entrée tasting plate
1 x Main course and a glass of wine
Additional options
You can always add on activities to the packages.
Splash Golf, from $12 per person
Paddle Boat, from $25 per person
Call Cleveland Winery on (03) 5429 9000 or email us on [email protected] for accommodation packages with activities.
For bookings less than 24 hours, please call 1300 090 767 direct for availability. Otherwise please book online trough http://www.timeoutadventures.com.au/activities/
Birthday Parties or Events
Many of these activities offered are great for birthday parties, pre- wedding reception entertainment, etc. Ask our friendly sales team at Cleveland Winery for more details on activites and dining/catering options. Call us on (03) 5429 9000 or email [email protected]
Team Building/Conference Group Activities:
Our onsite team building and group activities partner Time Out Adventures have an exciting range of activities to suit all budgets, outcomes and time frames. Each activity can be tailored to take into consideration your groups dynamics.
- Segway Olympics
- Archery
- Laser Clay
- Carnivalle
- Survivor
- Giant Foosball
- Resort Scramble
- Quiz & Talent Game shows
- Build a Bike, Kennel or Flat pack furniture (Charity Programs)
- High/Low Ropes
- In it to Win It
- The Apprentice
- Plus much more!
Whether it's indoors, outdoors, a break out session, evening entertainment, whichever option you choose, we guarantee you'll have a truly memorable experience.
Please note that prior booking is required for group activities. Minimum numbers apply. POA.
Ask our dedicated Conference Sales Team about it today. Call us on 1800 803 377 or email us on [email protected] for more details.
Pet Away Worry and Stress On-site Corporate Wellness Program
Animal interactions have been demonstrated to positively affect blood pressure, heart rate and stress hormone levels in humans. With the focus of well being of staff, book in one of our "pet away worry and stress" programs and help staff to de-stress.
Up close and personal with the Ilama
Treat your delegates to something different. Get up close and personal with these beautiful animal. Delegates will get to feed them, and even take them on a walk by our lake and vineyard. Your group will also be given general information about Ilama from a breeding expert and of course photo opportunities.
Wildlife Encounter with Wild Action
Your delegates won't believe their eyes! Everyone LOVE meeting gorgeous animals…..especially koalas, kangaroos, dingoes and kookaburras! Wild Action was established by zoologist Chris Humfrey with the goal to inspire people to develop an interest and empathy in all things 'WILD', by delivering responsible, sustainable and educational wildlife encounters. A great way to talk about Environmental responsibility and Workplace Sustainability.
After the introductory and showcase of iconic wild life, the team will mingle with delegates, providing for a wildlife encounter out of this World! Imagine the photographic opportunities.
Please note that prior booking is required for group activities. Minimum numbers apply. POA, please ask for more details.
Foodie Activities:
Underground Cellar Experience
From wine tasting to wine maker lunch/dinner or a wine tasting and private cocktail experience, our underground cellar is indeed a unique experience when you visit the Macedon Ranges region.
For more info on our cellar, its service and offerings – check out of flyer.
Cleveland Winery Underground Cellar Flyer
Other activities include:
- Make your own Pizza
- So you think you can Cook (dessert/Australian fare)
- Truffle tastings (seasonal)
- Theme dinners including but not limited to 70's, Murder Mystery, Viking, Mexican and much more
- Dinner entertainment – Live Country Music, Styx and Stones (trivial game based on TV show 'Spicks n Specks'
- Faulty Towers Interactive Dining Experience Dinner and Show ( long notice required to book this entertainment)
Please note that prior booking is required for group activities. Minimum numbers apply. POA, please ask for more details.
Things to do on-site
- Visit/feed farm animals including alpacas, cattle, sheep, ponies, goats, ducks, geese and much more
- Take a strol through the vineyard to the lake
- Celler Door Wine Tasting
- Read a book or meditate in one of our lovely peaceful and tranquil cottage gardens
- Play a game of table tennis, pool, table soccer or giant Jenga
- Have a drink at our fully licenced bar or relax in one of our guest lounges
- Enjoy a game of Bocce
- Play a game of tennis
- Book in a massage/facial treatment (prior booking is required before arriving)
Nearby Attractions:
- Bush Walking Trails at near by national parks
- Explore the Macedon Ranges Wineries
- Cycling Trails around Macedon Ranges
- Hanging Rock Reserve at Woodend
- Trentham Falls at Trentham
- Camels Hump and Stanley Park at Mount Macedon
- Outstanding views of the region for Mount Macedon Memorial Cross
- Visit local Markets such as the Award Wining Lancefield Farmers Market (4th Saturday)
- Other local markets include Creswick Market, Kyneton Farmers market, Sunbury Craft Market and lots more.
- Shop at Piper St in Kyneton
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The blaze was reported at about 2:40 p.m. on the fourth floor of an apartment complex on the 5700 block of Abbey Drive.
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Mechanisms that maintain the properly folded state of proteins and promote the degradation of misfolded and denatured proteins are fundamental to the homeostasis of the crowded cellular environment. Malfunction of these processes leads to protein aggregation and the progression of many diseases including Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Molecular chaperones are at the interface of these processes, serving as a critical triage center for numerous substrate 'client' proteins including transcription regulators and cell cycle kinases.
Our lab is focused on understanding at the structural level how molecular chaperones interact and coordinate decisions that determine the fate of a given client protein. Using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) we aim to determine the structure of functional molecular chaperone assemblies and identify protein:protein interactions and molecular mechanisms that are essential to the alternating pathways of protein degradation and activation.
The tumor suppressor p53 protein is a member of a growing class of proteins that are intrinsically unstable, containing unstructured regions in the native state that are essential in regulation. Hsp90 and Hsp70 are central in activation and signal transduction of p53, as well as proteasome-directed degradation by interactions with the Chip ubiquitin ligase. Mutations, including those that occur in many tumor cells alter the conformational state of p53 and ultimately shift the highly regulated equilibrium between degradation and activation. Our current goals are to investigate the mechanisms of this protein triage system and determine cryo-EM structures of protein complexes at distinct stages and conformational states critical to p53 turnover.
The dynamic protein:protein interactions central to molecular chaperone function and signal transduction mechanisms present tremendous challenges to structural studies. We employ powerful electron microscopy methods to visualize complex protein assemblies at the single molecule level that are otherwise impossible to dissect by other structural methods. Furthermore, we have developed key biochemical crosslinking methods to trap specific functional states and ensure homogeneity for 3-D structure determination.
Broadly our lab is interested in understanding macromolecular organization and function of essential protein-protein interaction networks. While proteomic and computational methods have identified vast cellular communication networks, little is known about the transient, coordinated protein interaction mechanisms that underpin many essential pathways in signaling and protein homeostasis. Through our coupled biochemical and structural approaches we hope to obtain a detailed understanding of the structural organization of these dynamic processes and identify novel mechanisms and therapeutic targets fundamental to biology.
Published Articles or Reviews
Southworth DR and Agard DA, "Client-loading conformation revealed in the cryo-EM structure of the human Hsp90:Hop molecular chaperone complex." Molecular Cell, 2011 Jun 24;42(6): 771-81.
Krukenberg KA, Southworth DR, Street TO, Agard DA, "pH-dependent conformational changes in bacterial Hsp90 reveal a Grp94-like conformation at pH 6 that is highly active in suppression of citrate synthase aggregation." . 2009 Jul 10; 390(2): pp 278-91.
Southworth DR and Agard DA, "Species-dependent ensembles of conserved conformational states define the Hsp90 chaperone ATPase cycle." Molecular Cell, 2008 Dec. 5; 32(5):631-40.
Shiau AK*, Harris SF*, Southworth DR and Agard, DA, "Structural analysis of a bacterial hsp90 reveals dramatic nucleotide-dependent conformational rearrangements." Cell, 2006 Oct 20; 127(2):329-40.
Cukras, AC*, Southworth, DR*, Brunelle, JL, Culver GM, and Green, R. "Ribosomal Proteins S12 and S13 Function as control elements for translocation of the mRNA:tRNA complex." Molecular Cell, 2003 August; 12(2): 321-8.
Southworth, DR, Brunelle, JL, Green, R. "EF-G-independent translocation of the mRNA:tRNA complex is promoted by modification of the ribosome with thiol-Specific reagents." Journal of Molecular Biology, 2002 December 6; 324 (4): 611-23.
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Ronan loves drinking water (thank goodness)...so luckily his transition to Sippy Cups has been easy for me. It does help that he sees his big brother always drinking and he clearly wants to be just like him. :)
I only had 2 sippy cups for Ronan, so thankfully Nuby asked me to review their new cups for them. When it comes to cups, the more the merrier!
1st. Sipeez Designer Grip n' Sip
First, I love how these sippy cups come in packs of 2. Ronan likes to throw his cup when he's done and based on experience...I know I'm gonna lose a few, so buying in packs is best. Also, my baby finds it hilarious to shake his cups, so with the other brands, I find puddles and trails of water everywhere. But, with Nuby's 1st. Sipeez Designer Grip N' Sip, the liquid only passes through the spout when your child sips. Yay!
The No-Spill silicone spout is so easy to clean and with their Clik-It Technology, you hear the "click" to know the base is locked to the lid. Both so helpful when you've got two kids screaming for you! You can now find these at Babies R' Us stores.
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This is my favorite cup...and I think it's also Ronan's! It's the perfect cup to take on-the-go because it holds 8 oz of water and the flip top keeps the straw clean. Since he's learning to drink from a straw, the New 360 weighted straw allows him to drink from any angle and that's awesome when the water is low...he's able to drink it all without tilting his head back! The cup also has the "click" sound, so no leaks...and with the No-Spill Soft Silicone Straw, no spills!
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It is estimated that approximately 45% of dogs get stressed and fearful when fireworks are going off, yet many owners are unaware of how to help their pets with firework fears and the precautions that can be taken to help them cope with their fear of loud noises. Ideally, dogs with sound sensitivities should receive a long term behaviour modification plan, including desensitisation and counterconditioning, which should be started once the firework period is over (ideally in February/March time). However, many people either don't realise that their dog gets stressed with fireworks, or they leave it too late to implement a plan like this, so below are a few tips to minimise the stress for your pets.
1) It is important to prepare about a month or so in advance of the firework season if your dog or cat has a phobia of fireworks. For dogs, building them a den in advance can provide them with a 'safe place' for them to go to when the fireworks start: this can be in an area that the dog already uses e.g. behind the sofa, and should be set up as far in advance of the fireworks as possible (the longer your dog has been using the den, the more safe he or she will feel in it) – it should be dark and quiet and there should be a blanket for them to hide under or inside. Use the Adaptil® or Pet Remedy Spray® in the den to help to calm them. Cats prefer to have an 'escape hole' high up to go and hide in – somewhere on top of a cupboard or cabinet will do – you can place a blanket up there and spray this with Feliway® spray or Pet Remedy® spray.
2) The use of pheromones can be extremely useful for both dogs and cats. Adaptil® is a synthetically produced pheromone which simulates the pheromone given off by the bitch a few days after birth and has the effect of giving the puppies some confidence to go and explore, whilst feeling safe and secure because they are with mum. It comes in a diffuser form, which can be plugged into a wall socket near your dog's bed, or in a spray form which can be used to spray your dog's bedding, or in a collar form which can be fitted to your dog's neck to go wherever he or she goes.
It is best to start using the Adaptil® consistently at least two weeks before the firework season begins: do not switch the plug on and off.
Feliway® is a synthetically made feline facial pheromone: it simulates the scent that cats leave behind when they rub themselves up against us and against the furniture, and it gives them a sense of safety and security. It comes in a diffuser form, which should be plugged into a wall socket in the room they spend most of their time in, and in a spray form, which can be used to spray their bedding or baskets. It is best to start using the Feliway® at least one month before the firework season begins, but it can still have an effect if used closer to the event.
3) There are various other alternative remedies that can be very helpful in minimising the stress your pet experiences during the firework season. These include skullcap and valerian (a herbal remedy, at a dose of one tablet per 5kg body weight given at least half an hour before fireworks are likely to start), and Nutracalm® (a mixture of naturally occurring sedatives that must be given 30-60 mins before the fireworks are expected). There is also a spray called Pet Remedy® which can be used for all mammals and birds to reduce stress. The Thundershirt® can also be useful in some instances as it wraps tightly around your pet, giving them physical comfort.
4) For dogs, if possible, make sure that you have walked them before dusk, and put them in a blacked out room at sundown with toys etc for them and preferably things for you to do as well, so they are not abandoned in the room. For cats, feed them early in the evening when it is still light outside. If you have more than one cat, make sure there is a feeding station, water bowl and litter tray for each cat plus a spare one, and separate these resources so that they are not next to each other.
5) Keep dogs and cats inside during fireworks and ensure their microchip is up to date (in case they do escape).
6) Ensure that windows, doors and cat flaps remain closed during fireworks both to prevent pets from escaping and to reduce the noise, and ensure that your cat has access to enough litter trays during the firework season, especially if you are keeping them indoors (general rule of thumb is one tray per cat plus one extra).
7) Provide distractions in the form of new toys and chews, and make sure you draw the curtains and put the television or radio on loudly to muffle the noise of the fireworks.
8) It is also very important that you react appropriately when your dog or cat shows signs of firework phobia, but this is often easier said than done, as the natural reaction is to comfort your pet. However, it is extremely important that you neither comfort nor scold your pet when they are showing fear of fireworks. This may exacerbate the behaviour, as it will confirm to your pet that they are right to feel fearful. It is best just to act completely normally around your pet, so they can see you're not worried and that they have no reason to be either. It can be useful to try and distract them by playing games or having loud music on to try and drown out the sound of the fireworks (something with a lot of constant drumbeats is best).
9) Try not to leave your pets alone when fireworks are going off.
10) After the fireworks have stopped, leave the Adaptil/Feliway diffuser plugged in for a further week at least. It is easy to just ignore the problem as it only happens once or twice a year, but it is worth instigating a desensitisation programme once the season is over and you have control over the environment again: noise desensitisation CDs can help to achieve this.
If none of the above helps your pet through the fireworks period, then they may need a prescription medicine. There are several available, so if you think that your pet needs something more then please make an appointment to see a vet with your pet. If you have any questions, please ask a member of staff.


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Erin "Heff" Heffner Ventress spent her life inspiring people.
As a University of Alabama volleyball player, she helped lead her team to an SEC Western Division title. She holds the school's record for career attacks, and she was the first two-time All-American in program history. After college, Heff coached volleyball at the University of Montevallo, and moved on to teach physical education, coach volleyball and basketball to middle school students.
But in February 2014, she succumbed to cervical cancer at age 30. Heff was posthumously chosen as an SEC Legend.
Heff is the inspiration behind Cornholin' Cancer, an annual cornhole tournament in its 4th year. The event is the brainchild of Heff's family and friends, including TekLinks field technician Ben Meginniss. "Our goal this year is $17,000, which will put us over $50,000 in only four years," says Ben. Funds raised at the April 29 event will go to the Jimmy V Foundation, which gives 100 percent of its donations to cancer research.
"We wanted to do something to remember our friend and raise money for cancer research," says Ben. "We were told that if we break even the first year, we would be successful. That wasn't good enough – not up to Heff's standards," Ben says with a smile. "We raised $8,000 the first year! In three years, we've brought in more than $30,000 on Heff's behalf for Cancer research."
Ben anticipates more than 300 will attend this year's tournament with 60 to 70 teams participating.
"We are running two tournaments this year," says Ben. "One is a social division for novice players. The other is a competitive division with a $1,500 pool prize. The Competitive Tournament is $60 per two-man team and the Social Tournament is $40 per two-man team. The competitive division will play for a $1,500 pool prize."
The festivities will include a DJ, bounce house, raffle items (signed guitar from singer Sara Evans) and food vendors including Buffalo Wild Wings, Golden Flake, Full Moon BBQ, Mayfield Ice Cream, and Sysco foods. "Bring your chairs, tents, coolers, grills, or whatever you need to stay a while and have fun," says Ben.
The 4th annual Cornholin Cancer is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at 7416 Elliott Lane, in Leeds, Alabama. Attendance is free.Video: Watch a drone capture the fun at the 2016 Cornholin' Cancer.


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Happiness is Homemade Link Party #57
Loaded Cauliflower
I hope you are all ready to have your socks knocked off!! I had a friend make this Loaded Cauliflower recipe a few months back and I have been thinking about it every since. Well I finally got around to making it the other night for a family party! I can't believe how quick and east it was to make!
The Weekend Retreat Link Party #105
Italian Chicken Roll-Ups
Like an Italian version of Chicken Cordon Bleu, these Italian Chicken Roll-Ups are a true crowd pleaser! Thinly sliced chicken breasts are stuffed with ham and provolone cheese and rolled in seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for an easy, make-ahead weeknight dinner.
Warm up with Marie Callenders Pot Pies & Peach Cobbler
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Well, its freezing cold outside…like the kind of cold you don't want to leave your house and stay under a blanket kind of day or in my case weeks! This is why I love Marie Callender's pot pies they are the perfect comfort meal when the weather is turning. Not only are these Marie Callender's pot pies the perfect comfort food they are super convenient for those nights when you just don't want to cook. Every Marie Callender's pot pie shares and delivers the true sense of homemade.


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In today's work environment, we need a completely different way to describe skills. Once you see this simple approach, you'll never look at your skills—or the skills of your team—the same way.
- So we tend to use the word skill in a variety of ways. Some people use it as the label for a trade, like doctor or carpenter. Other think of it as a set of capabilities, like building a house or fixing a car, and still others think of it as a specific activity, like analyzing or synthesizing information. Research on how to categorize skills goes back to the mid 1950s from work done by a man named Sidney Fine who I first met in my late teens and thought of, kind of, as an uncle. Sidney broke skills down into three main categories, knowledges, transferable skills and self-management skills.
Knowledges are those bodies of information that are rooted in a particular area. A knowledge of brain surgery probably isn't very useful outside the operating room, so it's anchored in that specific field. Transferable skills are your abilities that can be used in a range of situations. Managing teams effectively is a skill that can be used in a wide variety of work environments. Transferable skills are usually gerunds, words ending in I-N-G. Self-management skills are often called traits. They're the skills that act on us, like being on time or completing a task.
They're highly transferable too in a variety of situations so it's common to lump them in with transferable skills, but the three general kinds of skills can be boiled down to three simple concepts, what you know, your special knowledges, what you can do, your transferable skills, and how you do your work, your self-management skills. So why is it important to separate out knowledges from transferable and self-management skills? It turns out that as work itself is becoming unbundled, the balance of importance between knowledges and skills is changing dramatically.
In a variety of fields, some special knowledges are going to become less and less valuable because we'll just be able to learn them just in time. Now, the example I use is of a car mechanic. Let's say you're the manager of an auto shop and you have a worker who hasn't been trained to work on a particular engine. In the past, you'd either send that worker to school to learn that engine or you'd hire someone who already knew how to fix it. All of that is changing rapidly. Before long, you're going to give that untrained worker something like Google Glass, using what's known as mixed reality software, and the program running the glasses will display illustrations in real time to your mechanic, walking through the steps to repair that specific engine.
So this kind of just in time learning is going to become critical in a wide range of fields because it will allow people with tremendous transferable skills to easily gain the information they need to perform tasks that used to require extensive training. Think of courses like this one as providing that kind of skills upgrade, offering knowledges as they're needed. This is where more and more of our learning is going to come from, and it's critical for you as a manager to recognize this dramatic shift in the balance between what a worker knows and what they can do.
Now, obviously, this doesn't work in every field. No matter whether you believe author Malcolm Gladwell's contention that mastery takes at least 10,000 hours of practice in a field, there will always be areas that require extensive study and experience. I don't want my brain surgeon to be learning just in time where to put the scalpel, but this mentality of just in time learning provides a challenge for a hiring manager. Do you hire the candidate with extensive training but perhaps not the clearest set of transferable skills that would allow them to adapt rapidly or do you hire the candidate with less training in a specific field, but who's a fast learner with a proven track record of problem solving? In the past, you might've thought the safest decision was to take the highly trained candidate, but in a constantly changing world, you're going to need to think long and hard what the highly adaptable candidate could bring to your team, so this is especially critical when you have completely new problems to be solved.
You can't ask for a candidate to have 20 years' experience in social media marketing to millennials when neither social media nor adult millennials have been around that long, but you can look at the transferable skills that would be most applicable to the work to be done and determine what a candidate would need to know or learn to be able to get quickly up to speed.
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Distance throwing is a highly complex skill. The entire body is in action and must work in concert: the feet set up the hips, the hips move the arm, the torso follows and pushes the hips, the arm catches up and the hips power through, then the torso/arm/hips finish. It is not a simple mechanical operation.
We like simplicity at Pawsitive Vybe and we have come up with a 4 step process for distance mechanics:
1 – Reach & Step
Step 1 is Reach & Step. Stand 90 degrees to the target with the throwing hand closest to the target. Step backwards with the throwing side foot (right foot for right handers) in front of the left foot. This will be awkward and you should feel all coiled up. Despite the awkward feeling is important to reach back as far as possible.
This position closes the hips entirely and will be the center point of the X step or crow hop. This is the essence of the X step or crow hop concept and is a good starting point. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, a crow hop is the thing a baseball outfielder does before throwing the ball, and an X step is the disc sport equivalent. Google the terms and check them out.
2 – Cha
This is just replicating the Hip Isolation Drill except we're adding a bit of scale in terms of movement and power and starting with the hips entirely closed to the target. It is critical to stay back with your arms and upper body so the "Cha" concept remains intact. Stepping forward or letting the hands come forward and lead will cost power as the hips, arms and torso will not be functioning in concert.
stay on the back foot – keep 2/3 or more of your weight on the rear foot
The Cha is the starting point of opening the hips. It's designed to open just enough to get some momentum to the body and arm so that when the hips are fully activated the arm has a running start and all of the power generated can be applied to accelerating the arm instead of wasting energy trying to get it moving.
3 – Half Way
Here's where the throw starts to happen. The hips are opening a bit more (rotating clockwise – popping quick! – for right handers) and the hand is slightly in front of the center of the body speeding towards the target. The disc should remain in the track or channel, with the rim opposite the hand pointing down and away.
4 – Finish, Bottom Out & Release
The hips finish their rotation and the arm bottoms out towards the target and the disc tears out of the hand upon release. The rest is follow through. That's it. 4 simple steps.
Moving Positions
One thing that is important to keep in mind is that these are athletic positions and they are representations of movement. A common mistake, especially for dancers and unconfident athletes is to treat these positions as static. They are not poses, or rock solid positions, they are approximations of movement and should be thought of as such. This drill should look rather choppy and broken up when done instead of smooth and graceful.
Avoid the Dreaded 23
When two and three happen together the mechanics fall apart. The Cha becomes a step and the hips slide forward winding up too far forward for the hips, torso and arms to work in concert. Essentially you wind up locking up your hips half way through the toss.
The finish of the throw has the hips and torso accelerating the arm to maximum velocity. The moment of release happens, when the arm can't go any further forward. If the hips and your torso is not working together you are getting a half opened Christmas present and are cheating yourself of all the hard work done to this point.
By getting a solid separation between 2 and three it is far less likely that the hips will slide forward and kill the hip rotation. It also provides the proper sequence for the hips to really drive the throw.
Moving On
Once you build a little muscle memory on these 4 steps you can move on to the next drill, the PVybe Two Step.


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Centre for Media Studies
- Calendar 2018
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Training Programmes
- Summer School on Investigative Reporting 2018
- Journalism for Future Challenges 2018
- Future Media Management Programme 2018-19
- Estonian Summer School on Journalism 2017
- Visual Journalism & Verification of News 2016
- Politics for Journalists 2016
- Macroeconomics for Journalists 2016
- Information Design Course: Tips and Tricks for Doing Visual Journalism 2016
- Safety Training for Journalists 2016
- Digital Journalism Programme
- Baltic Media Health Check
- News Verification Guide
- Guides for Journalists
- Centre for Sustainable Business
- Entrepreneurship Support Centre
Information Design Course: Tips and Tricks for Doing Visual Journalism 2016
The Centre for Media Studies at SSE Riga invites journalists to the information design course Tips and Tricks for Doing Visual Journalism.
N.B. The seminar on March 17 - 18 will be held in English. Evening workshops on March 23 and 30, April 6 and 13 will be held in Latvian.
N.B. 17.-18. marta semināra norises valoda: angļu. 23. un 30. marta, 6. un 13. aprīļa darbnīcu norises valoda: latviešu.
The course will offer two seminars based on examples and best practices by Xaquín G Veiram, the Editor of The Guardian Visuals, and will be followed by four workshops.
Visual Journalism seminars
Meet Xaquín G Veira, a giant in visual journalism.
Dates: March 17 and 18*, 2016
Time: 9:30 - 17:30
* As the second day of the Visual Journalism seminar (March 18) collides with the Latvian Journalist Association's Conference we understand if someone wants to attend the conference on Friday, thereby skipping the second part of the seminar.
Xaquín G Veira heads The Guardian Visuals, a 50-person, cross-disciplinary desk of graphic, interactive, multimedia and picture editors at The Guardian, responsible for the paper's interactive stories, graphics and data visualisations in all its platforms – from print to mobile. Before that, he worked at National Geographic, The New York Times, Newsweek, El Mundo and La Voz de Galicia. He moonlights as a chef. And Roi's dad.
Xaquín G Veira will talk about how visualisation devices connect with data types and types of observations for data. He will also explain the process from collection/acquisition to analysis, representation and annotation. How to connect humans and data about humans. And the potential of visual storytelling in affecting people's perception of the world. All through examples and critique.
Do It Yourself workshops (limited seats)
Dates: March 23 and 30, April 6 and 13, 2016
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
(Nodarbības notiks latviešu valodā)
We invite you to participate in workshops where you can develop your data visualisation skills. Each workshop can accommodate a maximum of 15 participants. Workshop participants will need to bring personal laptops (PC or Mac).
1. March 23. Tricks of visualisation. The basics.
How to work with photos, PDF files, upload them on social networks, etc. Also, how to find different easily accessible free online tools.
Lecturer: Kristaps Pētersons, journalist
2. March 30. Information design.
More advanced than the first lecture. Which visualisation tools to use to make your story more easily understandable and still look professional. We plan to choose specific, published media articles and show how it was possible to make them more user-friendly.
Lecturer: Kristaps Pētersons, journalist
3. April 6. Data visualisation.
Different tools for data visualisation, including interactive graphics. You will also be given the task to create a graph for the story you are working on at the time.
Lecturer: Nika Aleksejeva, journalist
4. April 13. Video. Tips and tricks.
Simple tools for filming, cutting and uploading videos. Tricks for specific platforms – Facebook, Twitter.
Lecturer: Kristaps Pētersons, journalist
About the workhsop lecturers:
Kristaps Pētersons is a graphic design and illustration enthusiast, product designer, and visualisation specialist. Currently he is working on logos, packaging and corporate design.
Nika Aleksejeva is a passionate data storyteller from Infogr.am. Nika comes from a journalism background – her work involved writing on business topics and making them data-driven. Seeing the future in digital journalism, she continues to work and share knowledge to help develop new communication forms.
Participation free of charge.
Please note that only journalists/journalism students can participate in the course.
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Bhutan wants to raise its ranking in ease of doing businessChoni Dema, Thimphu
Jun 7, 2017
The government commits to take Bhutan to the top 50 in ease of doing business ranking. Currently, the country is ranked at 73 out of 190 nations across the globe.
The Economic Affairs Minister Lekey Dorji remarked this at the ongoing annual general meeting of the Bhutan Chamber for Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in Thimphu.
"To improve the ranking various reforms have been initiated across the agencies. To ensure proper monitoring and accountability, different indicators of doing business have been incorporated in the Annual Performance Agreement of all the ministries," told the minister to the congregation of business representatives.
The ranking is based on how the country has created conducive environment for local firms to start business with foreign collaborations.
At the meeting, Lyonpo Lekey Dorji also highlighted that it is critical for government and the private sector to work together and provide employment to the people. He added the government's key objective is to achieve economic self reliance.
He shared numerous plan and policies, and programs that the government has undertaken to improve country's economy.
Economic Affairs Minister also stressed about the financial economic development policy and the fiscal incentives to the business representatives.
The BCCI's two-day meeting also expects to improve communication and build trust between the public and private sector in providing inputs that will help design economic policies.
The forum will cover wide range of issues including BCCI work plan and other issues received from dzongkhags such as micro financing to small and medium enterprises, and training opportunities for business communities.


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Automobiles Purchased from A Dealership
Buying a vehicle from an automobile dealership will make registering it quite simple, because dealership generally submits all of the information towards the NYSDMV for you. Many dealerships also can issue short-term car subscription certificates and license plates.
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Information for new students
We look forward to welcoming you to the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences (SBCS) at QMUL. Here is some useful information for new undergraduate students starting September 2018.
Induction and Welcome Week
For new undergraduate students, your QMUL degree starts with Induction Week, which begins on Monday 17 September. Induction Week is compulsory for all new undergraduates; you will find out important information on how to get the most out of your degree, including how to use the library and other learning resources, how you'll be assessed, and what support and resources are available to you during your degree.
All new undergraduates will receive their Induction Week timetable via email before the end of August 2018.
Watch our video to get some tips on starting at QMUL:
SBCS student handbook
Your undergraduate handbook contains important information on what to expect from your time at QMUL and what we expect from you. It is essential that you read this and save it for reference – it will be useful for you throughout your degree. You will receive a copy of the SBCS student handbook during Induction Week.
Download our campus maps
Find out how to get around on campus - download our maps for our Mile End, Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square campuses.
You will receive an email from QMUL before you arrive with details on how to pre-enrol; you should follow the instructions in this email and complete pre-enrolment before you arrive. You will have a fixed slot for enrolling during Induction Week, which will be part of your Induction Week timetable. Find out more about pre-enrolment and enrolment.
QMUL events during Induction Week
There are many university-wide events for new students that take place during Induction Week. These include academic sessions plus events run by Queen Mary Students' Union (QMSU). QMSU organises Freshers' Fair, where you can join over 300 societies, find out about volunteering opportunities and socialise with other students. The QMSU will get in touch with all new students before term starts.
Term dates
Term starts on Monday 17 September 2018 for new students. For the first few weeks of term you should be prepared to be at university full time. Throughout your degree you should check your timetable regularly because, unlike at school, there may be short notice changes. Term one ends on Friday 14 December 2018. Find out more about term dates.
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International students may want to read the international pages before arriving at QMUL. International students can book free transport from Heathrow airport to Mile End campus the weekend before Induction Week, and there are many social and cultural events organised specifically for international students. Find out more about getting the most out of QMUL as an international student.
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Disposition (2017) A short film written/directed by Eric Thirteen
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A woman stalked by depression makes some extreme decisions.
IMDB Drama, Horror, Thriller
Eric Thirteen
Eric Thirteen
Sara Malakul Lane, Suziey Block, Rob Elk
Sara Malakul Lane (SUN CHOKE / BEYOND THE GATES) is a young woman trying to manage depression and medication. As she's literally stalked by her own darkness, visions of brutal violence may be her only escape. Suziey Block (ENTRANCE) co-stars.
Disposition aims to bend today's genre tropes to the will of horror's more brooding past. Director Eric Thirteen (ROB ZOMBIE'S 31, DIRECTOR'S CUT) carefully assembled the crew from his favorite modern splatter films. Producer and SFX designer Sheila Mia Seifi (JIGSAW, CRYPT TV, CAPTAIN AMERICA) as well as cinematographer Will Barratt (HATCHET, DIGGING UP THE MARROW) were instrumental in portraying the weight of depression through light and visuals. An original score by Devin Johnson (LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT) uses a solo cello performance to add additional voice, giving insight to the unspoken thoughts of the central character.
Sept 2017; Complete, Not Shown
Los Angeles, CA
4K 1.85 USA Color, 5.1
Shot on RED
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Two blasts hit Brussels airport and another hit a metro station close to the European Union headquarters.
Here's what we know so far:
– At least 26 people are dead in blasts at the city's airport and a metro station, news reports say. The toll is likely to change.
– At least two locations were hit: There were two explosions at Brussels's Zaventem airport at about 8 a.m. local time (3 a.m. ET) and at least one more at Maelbeek metro station, which is close to the main European Union buildings.
– Estimates of the death toll at the airport range from 11 to 14; the fatalities at the metro station range from 15 to 20. The numbers are provisional and are likely to change.
– Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, in a televised news conference, said "dozens" are dead and wounded in the blasts. He said the blast at the airport was caused by a suicide bomber. The Belgian federal prosecutor added that both attacks were terrorist acts.
– Public transportation has been shut and people have been asked to stay in place.
– Belgium has raised its terror alert system from three to four, its highest level.
– Security has been stepped up across Europe in the wake of the attacks.


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