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The second week of Housewife Bliss' Holiday Workshop is in full swing and just like last week and every Thursday in October, Mrs. Bliss and Friends will continue to bring you all the tips, suggestions and inspiration you will need to breeze through this holiday season without a worry! A list of links for this week's Holiday Workshop can be found out the bottom of this post, please take a moment to click on the links and visit with all the talented ladies that have gathered together for this super workshop!
Ask anyone what can ruin an otherwise fabulous party and at the top of their list you will surely find an unhappy hostess. All the meticulous planning and party prep in the world can not make up for a hostess that is 'not in the mood' during her soiree. But what could a make a hostess less than joyous you ask?
Barring any major catastrophes that could occur while the party is in full swing or domestic tragedies, much like the ones that usually chase poor old Betty Draper around leaving her to slump onto her bed in a unkempt mess, the outfit that one chooses to don for her gathering can make or break a successful hostess.
Many of us are so wrapped up in all the pre-party planning and last minute details that are essential to a great party that we occasionally forget about the woman behind the party, the hostess who has given her all to her gathering and has unfortunately left herself and her outfit last on the list of party prep.
Parties can take any shape or form and what you might wear to a small, informal gathering for family will differ greatly from what you might don for a large, swanky soiree. Add into the mix your own personal style and the choices out there are as diverse and different as each and every one of us, but there are a few tips that will fit right into anyone's wardrobe.
Plan Ahead
Choosing your outfit should never be left off of your pre-party planning list. If you are thinking of wearing something that is already hanging in your closet, pull it out at least two weeks before the special date and make sure it is in good form and fits properly. Repairs and dry cleaning require at least few days each to complete and should not be left to the last minute just in case something goes wrong with either.
In for a new purchase? It is a rule of fate that when you are frantically looking for something in particular for an important event, you will be left holding an empty bag. Start strolling the malls and boutiques as soon as you have decided on a date.
Soirees and Suffering do not Mix
A decent amount of thought should be given to choosing a chic and dare I say, comfortable hostess outfit. I know most fashionistas hate to couple the words chic and comfortable in the same sentence but I do not fall into this group. Looking fabulous does not have to hurt (well not too much anyway!). There is nothing worse than spending an entire evening not being able to breath, eat or move. Making sure your outfit does not pinch, poke or inhibit your movement greatly is essential. You should be able to maneuver yourself gracefully with a touch of finesse and walking around like a injured robot does not equal either of these things. Since the majority of us will be going with little to no domestic help for our holiday parties, it is essential that whatever route you choose to go in the outfit department, style and a certain level of comfort should go hand in hand. Your garments while divinely stylish, should allow you the freedom of movement and the ability to pull a turkey out of the oven, make a drink, serve a dish and great a guest with an enthusiastic welcome!
Experimentation in Moderation
While I am all for a women's choice to re-invent herself whenever she feels the time is right, I would suggest keeping any major metamorphosis you might be going through for another day. A drastic new hair style gone wrong or a night spent in a super-mini and teetering in 4 inch platforms when you are used to loafers and leggings might produce more discomfort than you had bargained for.
Of course, confidence in ourselves and our choices should always be the order of the day and it is fun and exciting to experiment and step outside of your shell but let's face it. We are all human with moments of doubts, a funny look from a friend or relative could cause you to second guess your new look and your party is not the time to shrink back into the woodwork like a wall flower.
Smile, smile, smile!
Your outfit might look like a million bucks and in some cases, could have cost you pretty close to that but nothing ruins a fabulous look like a expressionless or sour face! Even if is not within your general nature to flash your pearly whites, putting a simple smile on your lovely face is like the Queen donning her tiara. Without it, her royal highness is just another lady in an evening gown. Let your super smile be your crowning glory!
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Mr. Must-Read: Andi Watson talks 'Slow News Day'
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He's arguably one of the most talented writer/artists in the business, his work is praised by virtually everyone who reads it and it is still likely that the name Andi Watson is foreign to most comic book fans, possibly even the ones reading this very interview. With his newest work, "Slow News Day," Watson has continued the momentum from his previous work, Oni Press' "Breakfast After Noon"(now available as a trade paperback), and continued to bring his work to the "mainstream" fans.
"I got back into comics when I went to art school," Watson told CBR News of his career's beginning. "'Love and Rockets' and 'Akira,' in retrospect, made the biggest impression on me. Just before I finished my degree I decided my final project would be a comic book, which marked the first time I ever drew a comic! After that I self-published (photocopied) 3 issues of my book, 'Samurai Jam,' and sent it to various publishers. It was pretty much ignored by everyone except Dan [Vado] at Slave Labor Graphics. One of the many great things about Dan is he's willing to put his money where his mouth is with new people. He's willing to take a chance with new creators; I don't see how the medium can thrive without people like him. Dan wanted to do new material, so I put out 4 issues through Slave before 'Sam Jam' was cancelled. Then I began on 'Skeleton Key' and without consciously intending to, began a 'career' in comics."
While Watson may not have intended to start down the path of becoming a comic book professional, he admits that it is almost natural for him to have gravitated towards the industry. "I've an illustration/graphic design degree so working with words and pictures and narrative is something I've always been interested in. I guess I like to draw and tell stories so comics are the prefect medium for me. What is especially good about comics is you can do it alone. You don't need investors or a huge amount of money, you have the freedom to express yourself however you want to without outside pressures. Of course, you're likely to remain broke." Watson laughs and then adds, "But the fulfillment I get from creating a good comic is unparalleled."
He also says that he was inspired by comic book strips that he read as a child, saying "I guess as a kid, the comics that have stayed with me are 'Tintin' and 'Peanuts.' I never grew up wanting to be a comic artist, at one point I knew I wanted to draw but it was pretty late that I got into creating comics. 'Love & Rockets' and 'Akira' had a formative influence on me; the manga storytelling in 'Akira' and the humanity of 'L&R' is there in my stuff. I like Seth and Dupuy-Berberian, also Seizo Watase."
With such a diverse and excellent list of inspirations, it is no surprise to learn that Watson approaches both his writing and penciling with a mature mindset, even if he isn't sure how to describe his style. "I really don't know, I guess I do dialogue based writing. I'm interested in what characters do and don't say and what that reveals about them. I tend to work with a broad theme and then fill out the characters to dramatize it as I develop the story. Of course, pacing is part of writing and that goes on at the thumbnail stage. The writing continues when I'm drawing, in the sense that a characters reaction or expression tells you a lot about them in any given situation. My pencilling is relatively loose; it's a lot about composition. Part of the less is more school. It gets more difficult as time goes on…the fewer lines you use the more important it becomes where you put them. It's no exaggeration to say that a fraction of a millimeter can completely change the meaning of an expression."
As with any job, one might assume that Watson would tire of either writing or pencilling, slowly finding more enjoyment in one part of the creative process. However, with Watson, this just isn't the case; "Like I say, the writing and drawing become indivisible when I'm working. They work in concert to tell the story. It's an organic process, you get to edit and tweak from writing to thumbnail to pencilling to inking. If you're removed from any one of those phases then you miss an opportunity to improve the story. I've written scripts before but you don't have control of the story, unless there's a meeting of minds it's usually unsatisfactory." So, when Watson loves being involved to this degree, is there a chance that you could see him collaborating on a project with someone else? "It's not impossible, it might work. The reason I like comics is that I can do everything myself and do things the way I want. It's how I communicate best. I wouldn't be able to describe an expression in words but I could draw it. Perhaps with less personal work it could work."
Watson also finds that his work is influenced by real world events and locales, especially some of the beautiful places in the world. "A trip to Madrid and visiting the Prado and other museums, alongside reading a book about Vermeer inspired the 'Geisha' book. A lot of stories in the news, particular to the area I live in, inspired 'Breakfast After Noon.' Local newspaper stories inspired 'Slow News Day.' Fairy Tales and folklore inspired much of 'Skeleton Key.' Henry James and French movies have informed a lot of my attention to dialogue…I'm inspired by pretty much everything but comics."
Writing company owned characters, like Superman or Spider-Man, writers obviously face the challenge of having to avoid repeating past stories and breaking new ground with decades old characters. But even with characters where you're in charge of the mythos, Watson says that one has to push themselves just as hard to stay exciting. "I guess repeating yourself and regurgitating clichés are the cardinal sins," says Watson of original work. "I work hard to avoid those. The early part of writing is the most exciting and fulfilling for me. What I find difficult is writing for other peoples characters. I'm much happier doing my own stuff."
As mentioned previously, Watson's current comic book project is a series called "Slow News Day" and the writer/artist sums up his project for those unfamiliar with the 6-issue mini-series. "The main characters are Katharine, a Californian who comes to England to work for a newspaper, and Owen, the sole reporter for the Wheatstone Mercury. It's a story about the differences between the UK and US, office and personal relationships and the bottom line. 'SND' came out of reading regional newspapers. I spent a long time cutting out the stories that eventually made it into the book. With the addition of the US/UK thing I could introduce some of my own experiences and my love of 30's screwball comedies also went into the mix. Katharine and Owen came out of that…my own version of Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell." But if you are a fan of the series and want some hints as to what will happen in the final issue, Watson isn't letting any spoilers out for public consumption. "The final issue is out in May, so you'll have to wait and see. I don't have any plans to work with these characters in the near future, but like most of my stuff, there's more I can do with them."
Within the intricate and delightful story of "Slow News Day," Watson has been able to touch on some universally relevant themes like love and commitment, while also tackling important pop culture topics. Specifically, "Slow News Day #5" featured the two main characters debating the merits of small press versus highly funded endeavors, an argument that could be taken as an analogy for the division between "mainstream" comic book fans and "indie" comic book fans. "It's the ongoing theme of the book," says Watson of this scene. "Katharine coming from the US with certain expectations and Owens defense of his place in the world. It's an argument you can put in a comics context but it has a wider relevance. The Mercury is a small, regional paper but it's pressured by the same financial considerations of a much larger organization. When everything is reduced to profit and the bottom line then there's a corrosive effect. I touched on that with the 'health care' issue but it's obviously something we're faced with in every part of our lives."
As with "Slow News Day," Watson's other big hits have unique and interesting inspirations behind them. "'Geisha' started from nothing really, I wanted to do a manga type book with this robot girl character. Then I researched the fine art stuff and the Vermeer forgeries and the concept came together about real and fake and whatnot. I still included mecha suits and whatnot but I really got excited by the theme and exploring that in the writing. I'd wanted to do a story about unemployment for a long time…not the 'Full Monty' stuff, but what it really feels like. Manufacturing has been in decline in Britain for a long time, specifically in this area, the ceramics industry. Just from watching the local news and visiting local places it all came together in "Breakfast After Noon." I researched the ceramics a bit more, most of which didn't make it into the book, but I at least felt I had a decent foundation. I wanted to draw on some of my own experience and use English vernacular etc."
One of the most common elements in all of Watson's work is a strong female protagonist, something that Watson finds appealing, even if he isn't completely sure why it is such an appealing creative aspect. "I guess it's my feeble attempt to redress the balance of all the exploitative bad girl crap and generally retarded attitude in comics. It's an industry dominated by men and I find that surfaces in uncomfortable ways. If I was a woman, just looking at the shelves of a comic book store, I'd be insulted. I try to write characters, not adolescent fantasies. I'm not a prude, sexy is cool, and I just try to avoid being dumb." This, along with the spelling of Watson's first name, have led to many people thinking that he is in fact…a she. "I'm usually flattered by the confusion," admits Watson. "It reflects well on the books."
Another common element in Watson's work is the format, specifically the fact that most of his work consists of mini-series as opposed to the traditional ongoing series. "Skeleton Key was monthly for 30 issues, so I've done that," explains Watson of why he isn't current involved with an ongoing comic book series. "I don't lack ideas. It's back to economics again, I'd have to earn enough to live off a monthly book otherwise I wouldn't have time to do paying work. It's not just my wife and me anymore; we have a five-month-old daughter. Also, my interest at the moment is in finite stories, they can be long, but require a conclusion."
Even with his finite stories, Watson admits that there is some desire to revisit old characters and places, though there are restrictions upon when he'd do this. "There'd have to be a good reason to go back, not just for the sake of it. By good reason I mean a strong theme or 'dramatic arc,' I hate the whole 'illusion of change' thing. I do want to do another series with Rob and Louise [principle characters of 'Breakfast After Noon'], because now that they're parents, there's a lot to explore there. I think there are still interesting things in 'Geisha' that weren't touched on previously. I have a story about Jomi [protagonist of 'Geisha] painting a portrait, because that whole process is interesting, but don't have any plans to do it soon. Also, in some way 'Geisha' was a transitional work. Now I've done a few non-genre stories so it might be hard to go back."
One series that Watson will be returning to is "Skeleton Key," which has been optioned as a TV series. "It certainly feels weird going back to these characters, especially in the collaborative context of animation. There are occasional feelings of 'What am I doing, letting these sharks get their teeth into my babies?'" laughs Watson. "So far it's been relatively painless though. It gets tougher the closer you get to the network types… 'SK' is about Tamsin, who lives in a quiet corner of Canada. She finds a key that opens doors to other worlds where she meets her fox spirit friend, Kitsune. It's a fantasy series I guess, it's got a lot of fairy tale and folklore influences in there. In the end though it's about the friendship between the characters. We haven't gotten to the storytelling nitty-gritty yet. The main difference is obviously that it's a collaborative medium. And in the end you don't have creative control, you have an opinion which is valued as much or as little as the network allows."
Even though Watson may not be making comic book trade magazine "Wizard's" top ten list of hot creators or selling millions of copies of his work, he doesn't feel sad or ignored by comic book fans. "Ignored, no. If I was working with other publishers the attitude to my stuff might be different and if I was selling more books that would be nice. But in the end I'm happy that I'm continuing to improve, that's really all that matters. I'd like to think 'Slow News Day' and 'Breakfast After Noon' and 'Dumped' will still be on the shelves in a few years time and stand up as good books. A dozen crazes will have come and gone by then but I'm interested in creating work that will be around for a while yet." And if you're interested in his work, Watson has his own website: AndiWatson.Com. "The site was designed by James Lucas Jones at Oni Press. It's all his work and looks really good. He keeps it going for free and I'm eternally grateful to him. The site is a good place to let people see your stuff and let them know what you're doing. It's accessible to anyone with a computer, so I'm all for it."
Accessibility is a key factor in the success of Watson's work and it is also something that the creator believes needs to become more prevalent in the comic book industry. "It's pretty obvious. You need good books in a wider variety of subject matter to appeal to both sexes and all ages. That's not to say all ages books, but stuff that's relevant beyond the teen boy audience we have at the moment. I have nothing against teen boys, I was one myself, but they have narrow areas of interest. In Japan and on the Continent, books cater to all tastes and the medium is healthy in those countries. The books then need to be marketed to these other audiences. There are some good comic shops out there but the majority will never lure in the kind of customers that bookshops do. More generally I think comics should be relevant. Most of the mainstream comics out there mean nothing to me. In my own work I deal with love, work, relationships etc, etc. It's stuff people can relate to, not who's fighting who this month. If sales do increase over the next few years, I'm worried the industry will think it's okay to carry on as it has been. If it doesn't change then the medium will die."
When asked about the success of comic books like "100 Bullets," "Transmetropolitan" or "Red Star," Watson is happy that they are successful, but still has some reservations. "To be honest, I haven't read any of those books. A wider range of genres is an improvement on the usual spandex stuff though. Personally, I want to read books that don't rely on black magic or gunplay. But who knows, I might come up with a really good idea about gun-toting necromancers, then I'll have to change my mind. One of the problems with the industry is its reliance on trends and fads and gimmicky covers and all that crap. It's exactly that kind of short term-ism that's landed it in the toilet. An emphasis on a broader variety of stories, concentrating on creators not properties and marketing to a wider audience would be a nice start. But it hasn't happened yet and I don't see any signs that it will."
In addition to his dreams for the industry, Watson has some dream projects that he'd love to work on: "I have two things I really want to do, one is a period piece and the other is revisiting Rob and Louise from 'Breakfast After Noon.' It's down to money and time, since I became a Dad. I don't have Batman stories (or whatever) I've always wanted to tell. I've nothing against that stuff, I just don't think about it." When asked if there are any superhero projects that he'd at all be interested in, Watson replies, "I have the desire to get the page rate of a superhero book. Whatever, if it funds my personal work, I'm willing to give it a shot. But, I don't 'get' superheroes. I didn't read them as a kid and I don't now. Super powers are pretty hard to accept…but there's mileage in ideas about vigilantism, personal and public morality and revenge."
So then which comic books does Watson read? "I'll always pick up stuff by Seth, for his pacing and mood. Monsieur Jean by Dupuy and Berberian because it manages to be wise but with a light touch. Stanislas, mainly for the artwork. Mitsuru Adachi for his storytelling. Sugar Buzz by Carney and Phoenix because they tell funny stories with a disturbing undercurrent."
Watson also reminds readers that he has some work that will follow the conclusion of "Slow News Day," which means that fans won't miss their "Watson-fix." "'Dumped' is out in April, which ties in with the biennial in Turin. I'm also creating a twelve-page colour strip for artbomb.net that should be up in May. Then the SND trade is out in July."
In the end, Watson says that, "I think my books can be read and enjoyed by everyone. That's what I aim for, that someone who's never read a comic before can pick the books up and enjoy" and has an important message for fans of his work:
"Once you've read one of my books, pass it on to a non-comic reading friend or relative. Get them to look at it…we all need new readers."
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Journal : Sustainable Cities and Society, Volume 14, February 2015, Pages 383–389
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This paper explores the role of international partnerships to facilitate low-energy building design, construction, and operations. We briefly discuss multiple collaboration models and the levels of impact they support. We present a case study of one collaborative partnership model, the Scientific Planning Support (SPS) team. Staff from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Austrian Institute of Technology, and Nanyang Technological University formed the SPS team to provide design assistance and process support during the design phase of a low-energy building project. Specifically, the SPS team worked on the CleanTech Two project, a tenanted laboratory and office building that seeks Green Mark Platinum, the highest green building certification in Singapore. The SPS team hosted design charrettes, helped to develop design alternatives, and provided suggestions on the design process in support of this aggressive energy target. This paper describes these efforts and discusses how teams like the SPS team and other partnership schemes can be leveraged to achieve high performance, low-energy buildings at an international scale. Specifically, it discusses how international institutional partnerships build capacity for low-energy design, challenge the status quo for building design, and create new resources in support of energy savings on the order of 40%.


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Then, early this month, I was back at WalMart because I thought I was going to get my new smartphone (I arrived too early--but that's not the point!). I noticed there was a shelf of books on display at the back, and among those were The Marriage Bargain, The Marriage Trap and The Marriage Mistake. Unable to resist the 40% off price tag, I went ahead and took the plunge.
So, was The Marriage Bargain an actual bargain for this hopeful romantic? Or did I buy a bunch of books in a series that I'll be trying to clear off my shelf later this year? Read on and find out!
A marriage in name only...
To save her family home, impulsive bookstore owner, Alexa Maria McKenzie, casts a love spell. But she never planned on conjuring up her best friend's older brother—the powerful man who once shattered her heart.
Billionaire Nicholas Ryan doesn't believe in marriage, but in order to inherit his father's corporation, he needs a wife and needs one fast. When he discovers his sister's childhood friend is in dire financial straits, he offers Alexa a bold proposition.
A marriage in name only with certain rules: avoid entanglement. Keep things all business. Do not fall in love. The arrangement is only for a year so the rules shouldn't be that hard to follow, right?
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LOS ANGELES — Among the most popular tools for measuring and marketing adult websites, Google Analytics is bringing its data crunching prowess to the mobile arena.
According to Google, mobile is changing the way that people communicate, work and play; and much of the growing adoption and innovation the company is seeing within the industry is driven by mobile apps.
"There are already more than 600,000 mobile apps on Google Play alone, and we expect to see continued momentum throughout the industry," blogged JiaJing Wang of the Google Analytics Team. "Mobile is also becoming front and center for marketers and businesses. As more of them understand the value of mobile apps, sophisticated measurement tools are becoming core to how marketers and app developers invest, analyze and market their apps."
In response to this situation, Google has released a new set of Mobile App Analytics reports to help better measure mobile app marketing performance.
"The reports are tailored for mobile app developers and marketers, speaking the language that matters to them," Wang added. "They are designed to measure the entire mobile customer journey — from discovery to download to engagement."
Wang explains that this enables more useful and engaging app experiences through data-driven decisions at each stage of the app's lifecycle: including acquisition and user metrics, such as downloads and new users; engagement metrics such as retention, crashes and conversions; and outcome metrics such as app sales and in-app purchases.
Google says that the new tools allow site owners to discover their best sources of new users, measuring the number of new and active users who launch a specific app everyday and analyzing the most valuable segments. Tightly integrated with Google Play metrics, Analytics helps users fine-tune marketing initiatives while keeping track of distribution, versions in the wild that need support, the level of in-application sales, and more.
Of course, the top mobile devices and OS versions, user interaction, loyalty reports and engagement level analysis, combined with the ability to "visually see the screens, actions and paths users take to move throughout your application," complete with where any crashes occurred, helps troubleshooting and experience optimization.
Finally, outcome reports reveal whether or not users are accomplishing the goals you specify, such as "spending 10 minutes in the app," or "clicking on ads" to gauge success.
"The new reports are part of a holistic experience tailored for mobile app measurement," Wang concluded, noting that a new and lightweight SDK v2.0 that's easier to implement and is opt-out ready, with a streamlined back-end infrastructure and a revamped sign-up process, rounds out the offer.
The new service is now rolling out to whitelisted beta users, with the reports expected to be available to all Google Analytics users this summer.
For adult mobile marketers and app developers seeking a competitive edge, this is it.
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Nine Key Points about Life Energy and Consciousness
Without meditation, religiousness is impossible. What now goes by the name of religion only strengthens irreligion. On the surface we have religion, but inside there is only irreligion. And this is only natural. You can push plants without roots into the soil, and they will make a beautiful party decoration, but will they grow fruits and flowers?
The roots of religiousness lie in meditation, in yoga. Without yoga, the life of a seeker can only be pretense or suppression. Neither is of any use. To pretend good conduct is hypocritical. And suppression too is fatal. Both involve effort and struggle, but achieve nothing. What is suppressed does not die: it simply moves down into deeper layers of the being. At one extreme there are the pangs of sensual enjoyment, the heat and fever of a life scorched in its own flames, and the endless race to quench an unquenchable thirst. At the other extreme we find the burning flames of suppression and self-torture. Escaping the well of one extreme, we fall into the deep ditch of the other.
Yoga is neither indulgence nor suppression. It is awakening from both. Both extremes of this duality should be avoided. We cannot transcend a duality by choosing only one of its sides. He who chooses and clings to either of the sides gets himself caught and enslaved by it. Yoga is not a clinging to anything – it is dropping all clinging. It is not leaving off one thing only to take up something else. Remain aloof, drop all clinging. It is the clinging itself which is the mistake. It is this that leads one to fall into the well or the ditch. It is this that leads one to extremes, into dualities, into conflicts, while the right path is where there is no extreme, no duality, no struggle.
Do not make choices; instead, move into the consciousness which chooses. Do not fall into duality; instead, move into the state of knowing which perceives the duality. This movement is true wisdom, and it is this wisdom which is the door to light. That door is near. And those who liberate the flame of their consciousness from the storms of duality attain the key which opens this door to truth.
Seeds of Wisdom
Chapter Titles
1: Vital Experiments in Meditation
2: Life Is Energy
3: The Cosmos Exists within Man
4: The Sun of Consciousness
5: The New Sannyasin
6: Death Is Life
Extract from Chapter #2
Yoga has nothing to do with Islam, Hinduism, Jainism or any other religion. But Jesus or Mohammed or Zarathustra or Buddha or Mahavira – or anyone who has realized the truth – has not realized it without passing through Yoga. Except for Yoga in its broadest dimensions, there is no way for life to rise to the state of inner bliss. The so-called religions are nothing but belief systems, but Yoga is not. Yoga is a systematic methodology of scientific experimentation in the search for the truth of life.
Hence, the first thing that I would like to say to you is that Yoga is a science, not a belief. To experience Yoga, one need not have faith of any kind; to experiment with Yoga, superstitious belief of any kind is not needed. An atheist can enter its experiments as much as a theist can. Yoga does not bother whether you are an atheist or a theist.
Science does not depend on your beliefs. On the contrary, you have to change your beliefs because of science. Science does not expect you to have any kind of prior reasoning or any accepted beliefs; it only expects you to experiment. Science says: do and see. Scientific truths are real truths because they do not require any faith whatsoever. Two and two make four; it is not an assumption. If someone doesn't accept it, he is the one who will be in trouble; it is not that the truth of two and two making four will be in trouble.
Science does not begin with assumptions, it begins with investigation. In the same way, Yoga does not begin with assumptions, it begins with a search, a quest, an investigation. Hence, all that is required is the capacity to experiment. Only courage to search is needed – nothing else.
When I say Yoga is a science, I would like to talk to you about some key points that form the fundamental basis of the science of Yoga. These key points, these sutras, have nothing to do with any one religion, but without them no religion can stay alive. These sutras do not need the support of any of the religions, but without their support religion as such cannot exist even for a single moment.
In this title, Osho talks on the following topics:
self... center... existence... science... god... intelligence... energy... socrates... bodhidharma... vivekananda...


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Get those kids burning their energy in a fun, interactive way! Our Flamewater Circus kids entertainers will teach your young guests circus skills catered to their age group. We can teach juggling skills, hula hoop, flower sticks and more! Workshops generally go for an hour and are a fantastic original activity that will impress your guests. Ask us about what circus activities we can provide for your child!
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Face Painting is the perfect kid's party crowd pleaser. No matter the size of your event, face painting is always a hit with your youngest guests. Our face painters can also cater to corporate events and brand launches, painting your logo, flag or other design. This has been a big hit with our sports clients and Australia Day parties! We definitely love when adults join in the fun and line up to get their faces painted alongside with the kids.
Meet Sacha Fae – face painter, belly dancer and kids entertainer!
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Your young guests will be spellbound by our amazing, funny and talented magicians! Our kids magic shows are always a huge hit for children and parents alike. Each magic show is customized to suit the ages of the audience, but you'll find it's fun for the whole family. Our most popular package is the Magic Flea Circus, which includes a hour of balloon animals for the kids! See more on our Magicians page.
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What have you been up to this week?
Saturday: I won't call it a "normal" day any more, I guess, as having a day of Arnis, practice, and then kobudo at Hidden Sword has become the exception, not the rule! But.. yeah, normal day.
Sunday: We're getting ready for a big trip at the end of the week, so I spend this entire day working our checklists and shopping for some of our last minute needs. Plus, hubby and I going super-ketogenic for the weeks prior to the trip, so I spent a lot of time prepping veggies.
Monday: My night off. I cooked low carb food. :)
Tuesday: Taught class at Mid-Cities Arnis.
Wednesday: Went to class at Hidden Sword. Worked on our Defensive Responses and actually got in a little bit of nunchaku work too.
Thursday: Taught class at Mid-Cities Arnis.
Friday: Worked on sinawali at Mid-Cities Arnis, then stick sparring.
|Me working nunchaku striking patterns.
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I posted these posts of original content this week:
Monday: REAL LIFE FIGHTS: Showdown at the 7-11
Wednesday: GUEST POST: Book Review: Self Defense Against a Dog Attack by Loren Christensen
Tuesday: Pain and Joy
Thursday: A Question of Trust
Friday: FACE-OFF FRIDAY: Are Forms Obsolete?
(If you have a good idea for a Face-Off Friday topic, let me know!)
I am moving my blog content on Facebook from my personal profile to a page for the Stick Chick Blog. The Stick Chick Blog on Facebook.
There's stuff I post on the Stick Chick Blog on Facebook you won't see in other channels, so please, like it and share it with your friends. Thanks!
NEXT WEEKEND! Datu +Dieter Knüttel is coming to Dallas-Fort Worth - my teacher is hosting him in Roanoke, TX! If you can possibly make it - YOU WANT TO. Datu Dieter is AMAZING and I highly recommend that you see him if you can (so why not in Texas?).
By the way, he was promoted to 10th Degree last weekend at the East Meets West camp in Germany. There's a Facebook event right HERE.
I posted this on Facebook this week. It's literally why I ended up starting martial arts in the first place!
It's been a while since I saw a martial arts comedy video that wasn't "Enter the Dojo" and that made me laugh out loud. AND HERE IT IS - genius!
Speaking of Master Ken, I am impressed with how well these episodes are planned and produced.
Today I go study Okinawan Karate and Kobudo. I sorta wish this was a weekly class, instead of monthly, even if I have to drive about an hour one-way to go to class. I like the people I train with, I love the material, and it's fun to geek out with those folks. Ah well, once a month will have to do.
Sunday is my last free day to put our stuff in order for our trip. Yes, this trip is stressing me out - so much to plan for and prepare! It's a cruise, so I'll be without internet for about five days, and honestly, out of pocket for about a week all-told.
So what did YOU do this week? What did you train? What did you teach? Did you see any really cool martial arts stuff online? Let me know!


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As another Electronic Security Expo (ESX) came to a close, we are proud to say that Honeywell was recognized with multiple honors, including the conference's top award in the Maximum Impact Awards competition.
Best Overall Winner and Wireless Alarm System: LYNX Touch 7000 Control System
The big picture for the LYNX Touch 7000 goes well beyond its impressive 7-inch touchscreen. It also boasts video viewing for up to four cameras, Z-Wave automation, and advanced communications capabilities that include two-way voice over GSM and Wi-Fi. LYNX Touch 7000 was also recognized in the 2014 Security Industry Association (SIA) New Product Showcase Awards when previewed at ISC West in April.
Home Automation System: VISTA Automation Module (VAM)
VAM makes it possible for VISTA systems, the world's most popular security control panel with a massive installed base of over 10 million – to be transformed into Connected Home systems. It creates an unprecedented opportunity to provide home automation and remote services to both existing and new VISTA systems.
Access Control System: Honeywell's Net AXS-123 with EVL
Net AXS-123 with EVL is a web-based access control system using Ethernet virtual loop (EVL) technology that broadens the market by providing simple, scalable and affordable access control to small and mid-size businesses.
The Maximum Impact Awards honor the impact that new and recently introduced products and services have on security integration and monitoring companies. A panel of judges selected the winners for their excellence in helping integration and monitoring companies meet customer expectations, increase company profits, and streamline operations.


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Electricity is something that no one wants to live without. It provides so many things that make life easier – food, shelter, clothing, light, air conditioning, and entertainment. When customers pay that monthly bill it is rare that they consider all the things electricity makes possible. LCEC works hard to make sure customers are receiving a good value. While most costs are climbing, LCEC rates have been reduced five times in the past four years. In fact, over the past 30 years, LCEC has only slightly raised base rates twice. Think about what other services are critical to maintaining quality of life and how prices have risen over the years. The average cost of a gallon of gas was $1.10 in 1987 compared to more than $2.50 today. The median household income was $29,000 and the median cost of a house was just over $120,000.
Continuous Improvement
Slight electric rate increases were seen during the economic downturn, but other than that, even with increasing costs in labor, materials, and technology, LCEC has been able to hold the line on expenses and find more efficient ways to conduct business. The LCEC team has worked hard to improve processes and maintain the electric system so that competitive electric rates remain a consistent trend. Proud of a history of competitive rates, employees continue to look for ways to save and work smarter.
LCEC, and its Board of Trustees, has been able to retire and return nearly a quarter of a million dollars in equity, or capital credits, to customers over the past few years also.


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A white England v Ireland international football cap awarded to John Holt of Everton FC in 1892, dated 1892.
This match was played at Solitude, Belfast. England won 2-0 through a brace of goals by Harry Daft.
A white England v Ireland international football cap awarded to John Holt of Everton FC in 1892, dated 1892.
This match was played at Solitude, Belfast. England won 2-0 through a brace of goals by Harry Daft.
Alan Mullery's blue England international cap for the 1969 Tour of Central and South America, v Mexico, Uruguay and Brazil.
Provenance: Presented by Mullery to "Dennie" Mancini, Landlord of the Lord Palmerston Pub in the Kings Road where the cap was put on display together with England caps from two other Fulham internationals Johnny Haynes and George Cohen, see the two previous lots.
George Cohen's blue England international cap for the 1966-67 British Home Championship internationals v Wales, Northern Ireland & Scotland.
The 1966-67 Home Internationals has remained famous for Scotland's victory at Wembley over George Cohen and his fellow England World Cup winners, allowing them to declare themselves 'World Champions.'
Johnny Haynes England international cap for the match v Italy in 1961. This was a friendly played in the Olympic Stadium, Rome. A late Jimmy Greaves goal clinched a 3-2 victory.
Provenance: Presented by Haynes to "Dennie" Mancini, Landlord of the Lord Palmerston Pub in the Kings Road where the cap was put on display together with England caps from two other Fulham internationals George Cohen and Alan Mullery, see the two proceeding lots.
A blue Scotland amateur international cap awarded to Bert McCann of Queen's Park in season 1954-55, inscribed AMATEUR, S v E, S v I, S v W, 1954-55; sold together with a file of printed information on the match. Bert McCann when later playing inside-right for Motherwell won five full Scotland international caps between 1959 and 1961.
Sold for £220
Ian Black Scotland v England international cap 1947-48, sold together with a hand coloured photograph of the player wearing the cap, framed; plus another smaller in b&w; and an artwork signed "ORF" dated 1948 and featuring Ian Black's Scotland debut.
Sold for £1600
Rare, presentation braided football cap dated 1906 - 07 from the Glasgow Junior Football Association. The cap was presented to Matthew Thomson when playing for Glasgow club, Maryhill. Matthew went on to play 237 games for Woolwich Arsenal including 100 senior appearances between 1909 - 1914. Also included is an original photograph of Matthew Thomson in his Woolwich Arsenal strip from his personal collection (purchased recently at auction).
A football cap bearing a CFC monogram, believed to be Corinthian Football Club, dated 1915, interior inscribed with various players names.
The Corinthian Football Club was an English football team, based in London, that played at various venues including Crystal Palace, Queen's Club and Leyton. The team was founded in 1882 by N. Lane Jackson, assistant secretary of the Football Association, with the intention of developing a squad capable of challenging the supremacy of the Scotland football team.
A blue Scotland v England international cap awarded to Bert McCann of Motherwell in season 1960-61, inscribed S v E, 1960-61; sold together with a match programme, a file of printed information on the match, and John Swinburne's 1986 publication Motherwell Football Club A History of the, Steelemen 1886-1986.
This cap was from the 9-3 game at Wembley Stadium, 15th April 1961.
Joe Smith's red & blue Football Association Tour of Canada representative cap 1926, wirework and silk crest inscribed ENGLAND, CANADA and with a design incorporating F.A. monogram, rose and lions, dated 1926.
Bolton Wanderers's Joe Smith is 10th in the all time list of England top-flight League goalscorers, netting 243 times. In an illustrious career who won two F.A. Cup winner's medals, and later as a manager guided Blackpool to their famous Cup win in 1953.


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Indian Garden to Colorado River is a 6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Grand Canyon, Arizona that features a waterfall. The trail is only recommended for very experienced adventurers and primarily used for camping and backpacking.
no shade
no dogs
*Technically a required portion for those who are hiking rim-to-rim, but a must-do for those camping in Indian Garden*
A sobering, monumental hike.
This stretch from the Inner Canyon to the heart of the Colorado River reminds you of the Grand Canyon's sheer size and breadth. It's not full of sweeping vistas, as much of the trail consists of tight switchbacks along the canyon wall, but it's well worth it to sit along the beach and water the river thunder on by.
As with the rest of the Canyon, bring more than enough water and food in the hotter months. You'll need to keep salts and electrolytes replenished, but with a filter you can refill your water from the river.
We watched the medical evac helicopter pass by three times as we sat by the river; a reminder that the Canyon is just as dangerous as it is beautiful.


text: Mark Schultz has extensive leadership experience in both the private and government sectors. Early in his career, Mark was in the Marine Corps and achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel with highlights including commanding an aviation logistics squadron and serving as a Marine aircraft wing inspector general. Later, Mark was the chief operating officer for two companies including a building products and LED light manufacturer. Mark received an M.B.A. from California State University, Fullerton, CA., M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from The Naval War College, Newport, RI, and B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Drew University, Madison, NJ.


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Worth sharing.
I hope you are choosing to have a happy day!
Words of wisdom. G.xReplyDelete
It really struck a chord with me. So wise. We need to teach our kids this way of thinking!Delete
He kinda had a way with words, didn't he? Great post, thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for taking the time to comment! (Sorry if you have trouble commenting, I'm trying to sort it out)


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This summer Carlyn and Company delivered two grand single family houses at the Wormald Homes at Crown development in Gaithersburg, MD. The Regency Model is an example of the Estate Home Collection at Crown and the Georgetown Model is an example of the City Home Collection at Crown.
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Linton-Stockton Elementary First Grade Teacher's Assistant, Janet Wade, is the April/May Cause for Applause recipient. This is a monthly award from the Linton-Stockton School Corporation for those who go above and beyond their normal duties.
The person(s) that nominated Janet stated, "Janet Wade is one amazing lady! She is always friendly, kind, compassionate, and caring to students and staff members alike. She always has a smile on her face and is the first one to ask if she can help you if a situation comes up. When I started work here in 2004 , she was one of the first staff members to welcome me to the school family. She genuinely cares about her co-workers and their families. She is just a "people person"." "Janet is always so attentive and kind with all of the children in our building. She never hesitates to volunteer where needed and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Janet has a way of making the children feel special and cared for no matter what the situation may be. She is a very important and appreciated part of our elementary staff, and definitely leads by example in all aspects of her job." "I would like to nominate Janet Wade for the Cause for Applause award. Janet has been an assistant in the elementary for almost 28 years and has been my assistant for 24 of those years. Janet is one of the kindest and most hard working individuals that I know. She is always going above and beyond to help teachers but more importantly, helping our students. She is someone that is always looking for a way to help or for a job that needs to be done. If doesn't matter what is asked of her, she will always be glad to help. Janet loves working with all students but is partial to working with students that seem to be struggling or just need a little extra love and attention. Janet can take a student or group of students and in no time have them growing by leaps and bounds. She always seems to have several tricks up her sleeve that helps the students that she works with. I have always told her that she missed her calling of being a teacher. Janet is usually one of the first people to ask what she can do or how she can help whether it is in the classroom, a school function or something with her church. She has a biggest heart and is such a giving and kind person. Janet has become more like a sister to me than a friend or colleague. She has been by my side and been my biggest supporter as I was raising my boys, when I lost my dad and during my most difficult days of losing Evan. Janet stepped in and took over my room while I was gone and never missed a beat. I came back to a class that had grown by leaps and bounds while under her guidance. The staff and students love Janet. She is such an asset to our school and will truly be missed as she enters this next phase of life....retirement."
Janet started here career at Linton-Stockton Elementary School in 1990. She was a high school graduate from South Spencer high school in 1974. She also has a dental assistant certificate from the University of Southern Indiana.
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Congratulations Janet on being named the April/May Cause for Applause and a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your retirement after 28 dedicated years to the Linton-Stockton School Corporation.
Board President, Ralph Witty presents Janet Wade with her Cause for Applause award.


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Atswhatimtalknbout, Colita out of Belmont
ELMONT, N.Y. - Funny Cide's attempt to become Thoroughbred racing's 12th Triple Crown winner got a little easier Thursday when the connections of contender Atswhatimtalknbout and longshot Colita were withdrawn from consideration for the June 7 Belmont Stakes.
Their defections reduce the number of definite starters to seven with three more still remaining as possible. The definites are Best Minister, Dynever, Empire Maker, Funny Cide, Scrimshaw, Supervisor, and Ten Most Wanted. Possible starters include Midway Road, Outta Here, and Wild and Wicked.
The defection of Atswhatimtalknbout was not surprising. Atswhatimtalknbout has been dealing with a problem in his right front hoof since May 16. An abscess that popped open over the weekend developed into a quarter crack. Wednesday, Atswhatimtalknbout turned in a sub-par workout at Churchill Downs, covering one mile in 1:46.80. Trainer Ron Ellis deduced the horse might have been trying to protect himself, which is why he worked so slowly.
Upon returning to California Wednesday afternoon, Ellis met with owner B. Wayne Hughes and the decision was made to ship the horse back to California. Atswhatimtalknbout will most likely leave Churchill Monday.
"We're going to go ahead and bring him home,' Ellis said Thursday from his Santa Anita barn. "I think he was trying to tell me something [Wednesday] so I think I'm going to listen to him.'
Thursday, a patch was removed from Atswhatimtalknbout's right foot and a second quarter crack was found.
Ellis said he has no timetable for Atswhatimtalknbout's return. Atswhatimtalknbout finished a fast-closing fourth behind Funny Cide in the Kentucky Derby.
"We'll let the foot grow back and take care of it the right way,' Ellis said "I'd be sick if I pushed on him. It's a shame; he was sitting on go. It's disappointing, I wanted to be there.'
Too little time for Colita
Colita, a winner of a second-level allowance race May 21, was also withdrawn from the Belmont Thursday.
"It's just back too quick for this horse,' said Barry Irwin, head of the Team Valor syndicate that owns half the horse. "He ran real fast, he's not recovering like we want. Rather than just go in there - this is going to be a tough race, this is no easy race - we'll skip this one, look for something more normal and shoot for the Travers.'
Among the races Colita may run in next are the $250,000 Leonard Richards at Delaware Park June 14 or the $150,000 Dwyer Stakes at Belmont July 5.
Colita, a son of 1996 Kentucky Derby winner Grindstone, won his allowance race by 2 1/4 lengths and earned a career-best Beyer Speed Figure of 106.
Ordinary morning for Funny Cide
Funny Cide came out his Wednesday workout in good order, according to exercise rider and assistant trainer Robin Smullen. Funny Cide simply walked the shed row Thursday and was scheduled to go back to the track Friday.
"He ate up, he's feeling good,' Smullen said. "He was wild this morning walking.'
Smullen said she and trainer Barclay Tagg took extra precautions regarding Funny Cide's feet because he was constantly training over a wet track. Funny Cide has not had any problems with his feet.
Smullen said that Funny Cide would stand in a tub filled with hot water and Epsom salts and would also have his feet painted with iodine "to harden them. It sort of takes the sting out. A lot of bruises can happen over muddy surfaces.'
In other news regarding Funny Cide, it was revealed Thursday that Woodbine officials had proposed a match race between Funny Cide and whomever wins the June 22 Queen's Plate at Woodbine.
Tagg said he is not a fan of match races and said it would not happen.
"Match races put too much pressure on the horse, it's unfair,' Tagg said. "It might sound unsporting but there's too many races out there to go in against him. I don't like to be put in that position, I don't like to put the horse in that position.'
Belmont Stakes contenders
The following horses are being considered for the 135th Belmont Stakes on June 7:
|Last start
|Best Minister
|S. Sellers
|K. McPeek
|1st, Sir Barton
|E. Prado
|C. Clement
|1st, L.S. Derby
|Empire Maker
|J. Bailey
|R. Frankel
|2nd, Ky. Derby
|Funny Cide
|J. Santos
|B. Tagg
|1st, Preakness
|G. Stevens
|D.W. Lukas
|3rd, Preakness
|L. Rice
|3rd, Peter Pan
|Ten Most Wanted
|P. Day
|W. Dollase
|9th, Ky. Derby
* Possible: Midway Road, Outta Here, Wild and Wicked


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I had always had a natural skill in the arts, and skipped two grades in High School and moved back to California to attend The Art Institute of LA-Orange County and then transferred to The Art Institute of Houston.
At 26, my husband and I packed up two suitcases and our two dogs and moved overseas to South Africa. We adopted a baby girl while living three years in South Africa, moved to Romania where our two baby boys were born, spent three years traveling in Europe. During those years traveling with my family, I really developed my love for photography and telling the story of my travels, children, and telling my story as beautifully as I was experiencing it. It didn't take long for people to ask me to photograph their stories too.
I am in my natural habitat while outdoors. I love photographing clients in golden hours when the light is most beautiful. I am always excited when a client wants to do a photoshoot at sunrise at the beach even though I will be driving in the dark for hours until sunrise. I love nature and being able to show it's beauty along side the beauty I see in people.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Make the soup/tomato mixture, which is very bizarre and might scare you off. But please: Be brave and stick with me through this challenging time. You won't be sorry! In a large bowl, combine the soups and diced tomatoes and chiles. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Then--this is the time to be strong--stir it all together. Trust me!
Line the bottom of the baking dish with half of the torn tortillas. Layer on half the chicken. Add half the onion, bell pepper and jalapeno. Sprinkle on half the cheese and pour on half the wacky soup mixture. Then repeat the layers, beginning with the rest of the tortillas, and ending with the rest of the you-know-what.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake until bubbling, another 15 minutes.
Look at that! Serve it with a salad and a dang hearty appetite.
To make ahead and freeze: Fold foil over the unbaked casserole and freeze until solid. Then, lift the foil-topped casserole out of the pan, wrap the whole thing in plastic wrap and freeze until needed. When ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap, put the foiled-topped casserole back into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and thaw. Bake at 350 degrees F following the baking instructions above.
Change things up! Turn the casserole into well-behaved enchiladas. Put the vegetables and chicken into corn tortillas, roll them up, pour the sauce over them and top with cheese. Turn it until a lasagna! Use layers of cooked lasagna noodles instead of corn tortillas.
Adapted from "The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It!: Simple, Scrumptious Recipes for Crazy Busy Lives" by Ree Drummond © William Morrow 2017. Provided courtesy of Ree Drummond. All rights reserved.
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AWS services or capabilities described in AWS Documentation may vary by region/location. Click Getting Started with Amazon AWS to see specific differences applicable to the China (Beijing) Region.
Creates or updates a policy for an Application Auto Scaling scalable target.
Each scalable target is identified by a service namespace, resource ID, and scalable dimension. A scaling policy applies to the scalable target identified by those three attributes. You cannot create a scaling policy until you register the scalable target using RegisterScalableTarget.
To update a policy, specify its policy name and the parameters that you want to change. Any parameters that you don't specify are not changed by this update request.
You can view the scaling policies for a service namespace using DescribeScalingPolicies. If you are no longer using a scaling policy, you can delete it using DeleteScalingPolicy.
For .NET Core and PCL this operation is only available in asynchronous form. Please refer to PutScalingPolicyAsync.
Namespace: Amazon.ApplicationAutoScaling
Assembly: AWSSDK.ApplicationAutoScaling.dll
Version: 3.x.y.z
public abstract PutScalingPolicyResponse PutScalingPolicy( PutScalingPolicyRequest request )
Container for the necessary parameters to execute the PutScalingPolicy service method.
|Concurrent updates caused an exception, for example, if you request an update to an Application Auto Scaling resource that already has a pending update.
|Failed access to resources caused an exception. This exception is thrown when Application Auto Scaling is unable to retrieve the alarms associated with a scaling policy due to a client error, for example, if the role ARN specified for a scalable target does not have permission to call the CloudWatch DescribeAlarms on your behalf.
|The service encountered an internal error.
|A per-account resource limit is exceeded. For more information, see Application Auto Scaling Limits.
|The specified object could not be found. For any operation that depends on the existence of a scalable target, this exception is thrown if the scalable target with the specified service namespace, resource ID, and scalable dimension does not exist. For any operation that deletes or deregisters a resource, this exception is thrown if the resource cannot be found.
|An exception was thrown for a validation issue. Review the available parameters for the API request.
This example applies a scaling policy to an Amazon ECS service called web-app in the default cluster. The policy increases the desired count of the service by 200%, with a cool down period of 60 seconds.
var response = client.PutScalingPolicy(new PutScalingPolicyRequest { PolicyName = "web-app-cpu-gt-75", PolicyType = "StepScaling", ResourceId = "service/default/web-app", ScalableDimension = "ecs:service:DesiredCount", ServiceNamespace = "ecs", StepScalingPolicyConfiguration = new StepScalingPolicyConfiguration { AdjustmentType = "PercentChangeInCapacity", Cooldown = 60, StepAdjustments = new List
{ new StepAdjustment { MetricIntervalLowerBound = 0, ScalingAdjustment = 200 } } } }); string policyARN = response.PolicyARN;
This example applies a scaling policy to an Amazon EC2 Spot fleet. The policy increases the target capacity of the spot fleet by 200%, with a cool down period of 180 seconds.",
var response = client.PutScalingPolicy(new PutScalingPolicyRequest { PolicyName = "fleet-cpu-gt-75", PolicyType = "StepScaling", ResourceId = "spot-fleet-request/sfr-45e69d8a-be48-4539-bbf3-3464e99c50c3", ScalableDimension = "ec2:spot-fleet-request:TargetCapacity", ServiceNamespace = "ec2", StepScalingPolicyConfiguration = new StepScalingPolicyConfiguration { AdjustmentType = "PercentChangeInCapacity", Cooldown = 180, StepAdjustments = new List
{ new StepAdjustment { MetricIntervalLowerBound = 0, ScalingAdjustment = 200 } } } }); string policyARN = response.PolicyARN;
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Gov. Pat McCrory said Tuesday that he plans to reactivate a committee that hasn't met in years to work on a proposed overhaul of state government buildings.
McCrory told a Council of State meeting that he's bringing back the Capital Advisory Committee, which he chairs. He said the committee is a good fit to help with a revitalization of the government complex in Raleigh and elsewhere – an effort he's dubbed Project Phoenix.
"We think Project Phoenix is a great way to get this committee going again," he said. "I don't think they've met in a decade."
McCrory's administration is evaluating state-owned buildings throughout North Carolina, making plans to renovate and even demolish some of the structures in the worst condition. He's voiced hopes that a mixed-use approach at the state government campus in Raleigh can help revitalize the area with ground-floor retail and apartments.
"Pouring money after bad money is not working," McCrory said Tuesday. "We think it's a great opportunity from a cost savings standpoint, from a productivity standpoint and from a design standpoint."
The governor said he'll discuss the plans further when the Council of State meets again in November.


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By breaking the silence of jailbreaking process Pangu has released a new jailbreak tool for iOS 8.4.1 which has been introduced a week ago at Friday's HackPwn2015 Security Conference. They demonstrated iOS 8.4.1 jailbreak on an iPhone 6.
Pangu has released this only for a demonstration and they will not release it for public.Actually it is not important to go for iOS 8 jailbreak, because we are at the door step of the forthcoming iOS 9.
Pangu team showed their ability to jailbreak iOS 8.4.1 within a very short period of time giving a hint to the users for iOS 9 jailbreak.
The hottest and the latest news is that Apple has restricted the signing window of iOS 8.4 according to IPSW.me yesterday. So if you haven't upgraded your phone to iOS 8.4 You are too late now. They are only allowing you to upgrade your phone by iOS 8.4.1. But it is highly advisable not to upgrade or downgrade your phone now,you have to wait until the iOS 8.4.1 jailbreak or iOS 9 jailbreak releases.
Have you already upgraded your iPhone to iOS 8.4? if so don't upgrade your iPhone to iOS 8.4.1 or later. You can restore your device with the help of Cydia impactor, which lets you restore iOS and remain on the same firmware.
As the Pangu's jailbreak is easier, faster and overall much better than the other tools. By considering the present achievements of Pangu team we can keep hopes on very quick step towards jailbreaking iOS 9.
PP Untethered Jailbreak tool for iOS 8.4 is now available.
Mac users can enjoy iOS 8.4 jailbreak tool released recently by 25 PP team.It is now available for Mac users. Although Mac users can use the virtual machine method to jailbreak iOS 8.4 using TaiG, we can suggest this newly released PP jailbreak tool is so much simple to jailbreak your iPhone and install Cydia. This PP jailbreak tool is compatible with iPhones, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 8.4 on Mac.
Before Starting the jailbreak……..
- Make sure your idevice is freshly restored.
- A device running iOS 8.4
- Close iTunes and Xcode.
Follow the steps: Jailbreak your idevice: Enjoy Cydia Download
- First download the PP jailbreak tool by clicking on the blue box "Jailbreak" on your screen and move it to your application folder.
- Connect your iPhone running iOS 8.4 to your computer.
- Turn off "Find My iPhone" and the "Pass code". Get the Airplane mode.
- Activate PP jailbreak. It will detects your device automatically.
- Uncheck "Install PP helper" option
- When you click on the jailbreak button you will get some instructions. Read and continue it.
- Wait a few minutes to finish the jailbreak process without touching the iPhone.
- After the completion of jailbreak process you will find Cydia on your home screen.


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We went from a balmy 50 degrees and sunny...
Guy and Dot checked out the snow, well Dot stood next to the door, Guy got right into it!
My little Norwegian Forest Cat, seems to be taking it all in. Happy as can be to be out in the snow!
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Importance Of Pier Beam Foundation Repair
When individuals live in an older home or a double wide, they have to realize their is going to be a foundation that is under the home. Typically these homes could have some of the pier beam foundations. This is when people should know how important it really is for the pier beam foundation repair to become completed by a professional as an alternative to attempting to do any of the repair work on their own. By getting this information it will be possible for people to see why they have to hire a professional.
Repairs need to be done properly to ensure the home doesn't fall in on itself. While an over-all repair does not have major conditions that can jeopardize the house people need to realize a significant repair is going to put the security of the home in peril. So individuals need to make sure they know what kind of jobs they are doing and the way this can make the home unsafe if not done properly to complete the job.
Tools will be a major problem for some people to generate. Normally people never look at this, but the home foundation repair will often require some extensive tools that individuals are not used to having or tend not to even have access to. So people will find these companies will certainly make it quite a bit easier for those to get the job completed since the companies are going to have of the tools needed to get the job done quickly.
Insurance is a major concern for people to know about because some insurance providers are going to find a foundation problem being reason to cancel the service these are providing. With the professionals completing the repairs they're going to provide proof on the insurance company that the work continues to be completed to prevent the cancellation from the insurance plans.
With a lot of homes they are going to find their foundation can start to wear out on them. This is where people should know about the importance of the professional pier beam foundation repair. Without it, people are going to involve some problems in knowing why they will be using a professional to obtain their foundation worked on. With this information, though, men and women see just how valuable the professionals are at getting the repairs completed.


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Street View is the best available vantage point looking, if possible, towards the location of the building. In some locations, Street View may not give a view of the actual building, or may not be available at all. Where it is not available, the satellite view is shown instead.
Latitude: 53.0214 / 53°1'17"N
Longitude: -1.989 / 1°59'20"W
OS Eastings: 400833
OS Northings: 347126
OS Grid: SK008471
Mapcode National: GBR 25Q.FYK
Mapcode Global: WHBCX.FB21
Entry Name: The Glebe
Listing Date: 2 May 1953
Last Amended: 15 December 1986
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1037989
English Heritage Legacy ID: 274780
Location: Kingsley, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, ST10
County: Staffordshire
District: Staffordshire Moorlands
Civil Parish: Kingsley
Built-Up Area: Kingsley
Traditional County: Staffordshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Staffordshire
Church of England Parish: Kingsley St Werburgh
Church of England Diocese: Lichfield
(west side)
10/288 The Glebe (formerly listed
as The Old Rectory)
Farmhouse. Early C19, possibly to C18 core, with C20 alterations.
Red brick with painted stone Window surrounds; tiled roof of low
pitch; verge parapets with finials on painted stone kneelers.
H-shaped plan, stacks to rear. Symmetrical, 2-storey and attic,
3-window front of 2-, 3-, and 2-light labelled chamfered mullioned
casements, transomed to ground floor centre and outer and replaced
by C20 bows; projecting flanking gabled wings have labelled single-
light attic windows (blocked to left).
Listing NGR: SK0083347126
This text is from the original listing, and may not necessarily reflect the current setting of the building.
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While the First World War was on, few Italian car companies took the risky bet of building luxurious car. However, Maserati's perseverance and dedication take it to where it is right now, with a legacy of delivering year by year super sports cars with an exclusive and singular style. With huge amount of success, Maserati took a step forward and created a new car for a new segment of cars, the Ghibli. The smallest sedan of the Italian car maker has thrived a lot of success. The new and refresh 2016 Ghibli is here to compete with luxury and prestigious German car makers with its sexy curved lines and excellent performance.
Several things have been enhancing in this release. A tiny tank has now for the AdBlue (a urea-based chemical that minimizes the nitrogen oxide output of diesel engines) planted in the car's fuel tank, getting the approval of Euro 6. A more powerful engine, upgraded brakes as performance highlights upgrades, and several extra features both inside and outside.
Available with 4 types of engines: 2 petrol engines and 2 diesel engines. A wide repertory of performances and fuel economy are delivered to us by this emblematic and legendary Italian car maker.
Let's review this European beast.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2016 Ghibli packs a 3.0 V6 Twin-Turbo petrol engine delivering up to 345 hp at 5000 RPM and 369 lb-ft of torque between 1750-4500 RPM. The acceleration is rated from standstill to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and a max speed of 163 mph.
Then, the Ghibli S features a 3.0 L V6 Twin-Turbo petrol engine, delivering up to 404 hp at 5000 RPM with 406 lb-ft of torque between 1750-4500 RPM. The acceleration is standstill to 60 mph in 5 seconds with a max speed of 177 mph. After this one, the Ghili S Q4 offer us a 3.0 L V6 Twin-Turbo petrol engine delivering up to 404 hp at 5000 RPM with 406 lb-ft of torque between 1750-4500 RPM. The acceleration of this one is rated at standstill to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a max speed of 176 mph.
Meanwhile, the Ghibli's diesel engine is a 3.0 L V6 Turbo diesel with 266 hp at 4000 RPM and 420 lb-ft of torque between 2000-6000 RPM. The acceleration from standstill to 60 mph is rated in 6.3 seconds with a max speed of 155 mph.
All Ghibli models use a ZF 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission and a rear limited differential. All-wheel drive setup is available in the S Q4 model and the rest are packaged with rear-wheel drive layouts. The vehicle also have several driving modes: Auto, Normal, Auto Sport, manual Spor and I.C.E.
Interior and Overall Design
The design is flawless, common in Maserati. Pure Italian style and exquisite tailpipe symphony comes with spectacular LED head and taillights and an overall sexy and wild curves. The huge and astonishing grille with the trident is the signature of Maserati in all of its cars. The rear back is godly beautiful and it's a flawlessly work done by designers.
The interior is full of exclusivities and top-notch luxury materials. We found a spacious cockpit for five people with a combination of Anthracite Ermenegildo Zegna Silk and Poltrona Frau Leather and constructed using several stitching techniques styles as "ton-sur-ton" and "macro-chevron". Fancy and exclusivity right there to hit our budget. Three different colors are expected, including Black, Natural, and Red. Flaws are noticeable quickly. Hard to believe that a high-end luxury car as the 2016 Ghibli has buttons, knobs and others controls not as well-crafted as the ones found in German competitors. Also, the 2016 Ghibli has a lack of advanced safety features as forward collision mitigation and lane-departure prevention.
However, the interior is not so bad. You can found features as hand-free power trunk lid, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, electronically adjustable suspension, shift paddles, power-adjustable pedals, heated rear seats, wood elements, carbon fiber interior trims, heated steering wheel with wood trim, a power rear sunshade and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with or 15-speaker Bowers&Wilkins audio system. The Ghibli got a new sound-proofing package intended to more effective at quietening the cabin and without adding weight.
The Bottom Line
This high-performance sedan with plenty of exclusivities and amenities is a serious competitor. But, there are minimal flaws found in the interior.
Starting price at US$70.600.