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My wife and I bought plane tickets for the the MLS Cup the same night Lucas Melano sealed the deal in Dallas. When we got to columbus we were blown away by the traveling Timbers Army and the support the 107ist and TA across the country had provided. It was like being at home in Columbus, and the full story is something for another post. This post is about the patch I produced to commemorate the event. It was also used as an informal fundraiser for the 107ist so they could continue to provide truly legendary away day support for the Timbers Army, and indirectly, the Timbers team itself.
I wanted to commemorate the traveling fans, and not necessarily the fact that we won the cup. The victory was icing on the cake, but the thing that blew me away were the number and spirit of the fans that made the trip, and the logistical help they received. We heard stories about people flying in to Detroit and driving, being put up for the night with TA in various cities, and people meeting for carpools from those cities. In the stadium parking lot on match day there was a panel truck with a big Timbers logo on it, drawing fans in a large crowd. There was a couch, free food, free beer, (donations accepted) and friends everywhere. There were flags being handed out too. If you only saw it on TV, it's hard to explain how amazing the whole experience was.
And of course, we won. So that was… well, you know exactly how that felt.
In the week immediately afterwards I read somewhere that about 10k was spent by various parties providing amenities and atmosphere for the traveling TA on match day, and that didn't include the bar tab that Merritt Paulson picked up for a few hours post-match. (It's true, thanks for those drinks Merritt!) I couldn't help but compare my Columbus away day experience to earlier that August when I took one of the TA busses to Seattle. With the bus ride and match ticket I think it was about $60. That included free beer on the bus ride there and back, and a t-shirt to boot. Fantastic deal.
In addition to simply commemorating the event, I decided I would try to do some sort of fundraising for the 107ist to help ensure continued away day support. My first thought was a t-shirt, but screen setup costs, the cost of blank shirts, and distribution challenges put it out of my comfort zone. During those playoff matches I started buying a couple patches here and there, and I had produced an (soccer unrelated) patch in the past, so I decided to go the route of the patch. Besides, I was a fairly new member of the Facebook group PTFC Patch Patrol, and as a newb I never had anything to trade that wasn't freshly available from the No Pity van.
I kicked around a few ideas in the group. The main idea was to portray the fact that the Timbers Army faithful had invaded Columbus and out chanted the beer can throwing Nordecke supporters group throughout the entire match. Some people didn't appreciate the black and yellow checkers, a reference to the Columbus Crew, but that was 100% intentional on my part, and I wasn't going to budge on including it. We invaded Columbus. It was D-Day with no casualties on our side. Visual reference to the vanquished was integral to the message.
Here's some early mockups.
As you can see, the early designs featured the text "Away Day Legends" but after reaching out to the merch crew, they rightfully asked that I not use the phrase as it was something they were already using. That made obvious sense, despite my being in denial, believing that they would think it was such a great idea that they would be OK with it. I had to get past that, so I started focusing on the phrase "Invasion of Columbus."
The airliner dropping axes was central to the design. I had some other text heavy designs, but I felt the invasion metaphor was served pretty well by axes falling out of a commercial jet. Sure, they look like bombs, but they could also be thought of as paratroopers. I had toyed with coopting an Airborne logo as well as putting parachutes on the axes, but I gave it up on that pretty quickly.
On the left (below) is the final design I submitted to the embroidery company. As it became time to actually pay for the order, they informed me that I could not use the words "MLS Cup," nor the illustration of the actual trophy because of trademark infringement. I was a little bit worried that those who paid already might be upset with the change, but nobody had an issue. I redrew the trophy and changed the text to read "The Cup."
Unfortunately, I didn't save the image of this sew out. I felt OK about this, but not great. The trophy looks different enough so it's not an infringement. I've seen at least one other patch go through with a trophy that looks exactly like the MLS Cup, but it doesn't mention it by name. I'm guessing the folks at the patch company googled MLS Cup when they saw my design and decided it needed approval. Who knows, maybe they did some work for MLS before so that raised a flag. In a perfect world the MLS Cup would be bigger than the Super Bowl, but then my match tickets would have cost more than $50 and I wouldn't have been able to attend in the first place… Still, the words "THE CUP" really bugged me, especially when I saw the sew out. So, to what I'm sure was their great annoyance, I sent them a version with revised text, dropping all mention of the cup.
It was as simple as dropping new text over the black bar, but this revision took a while to receive. When I did get it, the shoulder on number 6 in the date was too close and looked like a 8. I asked them to fix that without sending them new art. Notice the quality and size of the sew out image. It's big enough that you can enlarge it and see things clearly. I've received sew outs from other companies that are closer to actual size or somewhat smaller than actual size captured at standard screen resolution, and its hard to see what the details actually look like. In this design that's not a factor, but on intricate ones it can mean the difference between happiness and one big bummer when you open that box. Whoever documented this sew out forgot to rotate the patch 45 degrees, and the entire order was wrong, so I sent the patches back and made them re-sew them. (Ha ha.)
Here's what the actual produced version of the patch looks like compared to the vector graphic I sent them. It looks like they replaced the text with a thinner typeface for legibility, but that's OK I guess. It looks good in person. Their type specs are sort of arbitrary, depending on what typefaces you have in your collection. One thing I didn't notice until I wrote this piece: The 6 in the sew out is not the same as the 6 in the actual production patch. They changed it from a terminal in the sew out back to a shoulder in the final version. It's a very minor detail, but it looks much better in my opinion.
In the end, this project raised $730. There are not any more available for purchase, but if you join PTFC Patch Patrol, there should be plenty out there available for trade. This was a fun project. There's nothing like seeing a big pile of embroidered patches made from your own design. I was going to take a picture of myself, American Beauty-style, with the patches replacing the rose petals, but nobody wants to see that…
What went right.
The patch looks great and people love it. It raised a good chunk of change that should directly enhance fan support at away games, and in a small way, directly enhance the actual Portland Timbers on the pitch. Having an open order that lasted 2 weeks allowed a lot of people to get patches that might have otherwise missed them.
What could have gone better.
I waited way too long to pull the trigger and as a result I feel like the idea lost some momentum. The patch market was kind of saturated with new patches at the time and I think their was some fundraising fatigue. I might have charged too much for a set, decreasing the amount total amount ordered and the funds raised. I'm not sure my supply / demand / costs graphs cross at the optimal point.
What I wish would have happened
I would have liked to have seen this patch made available to a wider audience, say for instance, the entire mailing list of people who travelled to Columbus, but I obviously have no access to that list. Although we raised a good chunk of change, I could imagine 90% of attendees buying that patch. How do you get a larger audience for patches beyond people who are already in Patch Patrol? By the time I got in touch with the TA merch crew regarding this patch, I was told they already had their own patch in the works. I'm not sure if that became the Cup Bound & Down patch or if it was something else that was never released.
What was confusing. Navigating price breakdowns and picking the final number of patches to produce. Price breaks were at 100, and with the sets I had commitments for plus the number I wanted to keep and/or give away it wasn't a good match. I didn't want to order extras at a lower price and sit on them, collecting more money to donate as they sold. I decided to order more at relatively the same price and distribute the extras as a bonus. I made the choice to pay something like an extra $25 to bump the numbers up to the next 100 and give everyone an extra patch with their set. In the end that meant extra patches in circulation, and more happiness for collectors. I calculated the donation based on the price per patch and the money collected per set. What that means is, your donations did not pay for my personal patches or the ones I gave away. Deciding on the final amount of patches to make was honestly the most stressful part of the whole endeavor.
More Notes: I learned a few things from this project that I'll share for those considering doing their own TA related patch.
Check the PTFC Patch Patrol Docs first. This is a link. (See: So You Want to Make a Patch?) Your basic info is in there, some do's and don'ts, where to get the patches made, and how to not piss people off. Essential reading.
Act sooner rather than later. Got a design in mind, but on the fence? The process can take a long time, especially if you have some revisions. Patch companies are often quick to jump on the initial quote, just to lock down the order, but revisions sometimes end up mired in languor. If you've got an event or specific match that you are trying to distribute patches for, make sure you confirm the timetable with the patch company.
Transparency is important. It's not a lesson I learned from this particular patch, but it's important and worth repeating. Be upfront about what stage in the process you are in and where any possible windfall might go. Is this a charity fundraiser, and if so, who gets the money? Does the charity know about or condone the donation? Are you really just gauging interest or has it already gone into production?
Leave the ordering open for a couple weeks. No matter how long you leave orders open, there are going to be people who miss out. Making a patch for the group is an exciting thing, so it's easy to get wrapped up in it and assume everyone knows about it, but even if you job is monitoring facebook 24/7, you're still going to miss out on some patches. Make it easier for people to collect your design by giving them more time to find out about it.
Get feedback from the community, but make your own decision. You're not going to please everyone, but there's a good chance you'll improve on your design, even if it's only in some small way. At the very least, it's a good way to gauge interest.
Choosing a supplier I pulled my manufacturer from the PTFC Patch Patrol document. I used Stadri Emblems and had an overall positive experience with them. They provided images of the preliminary sew out as wel las revisions. I might choose a different supplier for my next patch just so I can have something to compare, but I have no big complaints about Stadri, and the patches came out looking great.
Plan on revisions, and extra time. The sample sew out proof (a photo) came pretty quickly. The revisions lagged a bit. They might have gotten busy. If I hadn't needed revisions I imagine the order would have gotten here quicker, but count on needing at least one revision unless you design is super simple. I had a little experience with prepping artwork for embroidery prior to this, and it was still wasn't completely obvious how I needed to handle the text. A web site might give you minimum font size, but that can be meaningless depending on which typeface you are using. 6pts in one font is not necessarily the same size as 6pts in another font. It has to do with how typefaces are measured.
Ask for help if you need it. If you can't generate artwork ask for help. Patch companies can turn your sketch into a digital proof, but you might want to consider working with someone local or in the community for more control over your vision. I never handed off a design that wasn't already in vector format, so I don't know if revisions from a patch company are truly endless and free. If you give them a sketch, they generally send that sketch to someone overseas to turn into vector art, unless its simple text. Once that art is vectorized, they "digitize" it into a format that embroidery machines use to plot the stitches. Again, unless it's super basic, that digitizing process is also likely handed overseas for the first pass, and then revised locally, even if the embroidery is actually done int he United States or Canada. Are you outside of Oregon or do you need help with outside distriution? There's probably a willing sole in that geographical location willing to help.
Shipping. I like the option of being able to choose shipping if I buy a patch. If you offer this option, ask your buyers to include their shipping address in the Paypal comments. It pretty easy to copy and paste into a label template and print out all at once, saving you time and hand cramping. I brought my patches to the post office. I was able to send 3″ round patches, 5 to a regular letter size envelope for $0.89. I thought it would be more but the guy at the counter weighed them and passed the envelope through a template, and that's what he told me. They have a special stamp for standard letters that can't go through the automatic sorting machine and are under a certain wieght, and right now it costs $.089. If I get them returned or I hear that extra postage was collected I'll update that here. (They did get returned, see next paragraph.) A single patch sent in a standard envelope will get there with a standard stamp. The double sets I shipped were charged as a parcel and went out for about $3. That's what it cost me yesterday, who knows what it will cost tomorrow.
SHIPPING UPDATE: Almost half of the sets that shipped with $0.89 postage were returned to me, and it took a month for them to make it back! While they were in limbo I was stressing about having to pay for an extra production run to get patches to everyone who had paid, and because the total number was much lower, it was going to be expensive. Fortunately, they all showed up except for one set. I pulled some from my extras and sent those out to the person as replacement. After another month, that original envelope was actually delivered to Ohio, with postage due. The takeaway: Shipping for a set of patches is $2.45 when sent as a small parcel. You also get tracking with that postage, so it's worth it. They may tell you that you can ship 4-5 patches for $0.89, and they may be right, but only about a 1/3 of the time. If the patches settle together at the bottom of the envelope they will be rejected or delivered with postage due, as it's happened with the majority of the patches in this production, as well as several that I've ordered from other people. You may be able to get by with an $0.89 stamp if you tape the patches to a card or sheet of paper that keeps them from bunching up together, but that takes extra time and effort. You're better off just planning on paying $2.45 for postage and adjusting your overall price.
Pre-orders are your friend. The pros of pre-orders are that you collect money before production, so there's less risk to you. The cons are that it's a pain in the ass to track all of this and deal with communications while ordering is open. I used Eventbrite (free) to track orders and Paypal to accept payment. I have to admit that I did it this way because I saw someone else do it first. My Paypal email address is active with a lot of other non-patch related paypal activity, buying and selling, so Eventbrite gave me an interface for tracking this particular patch and sending bulk emails to everyone that purchased a "free ticket" that represented a commitment to buy a set of patches. You need to manually correlate that list with Paypal donations (use friends and family please!) but it's not too hard, barring the occasional person whose Paypal email address does not match their Eventbrite email address. If you have nothing else going on with Paypal and a clutter free inbox, you could probably skip Eventbrite. Still, it's a good way to have an informal tally available at all times.
Fixed orders are your friend. The pros of fixed orders are that it's less of a headache for you, the producer. Decide how many you want to make and pay for it up front. Collect the money at distribution. The cons are that you're at risk of having to spend money out of pocket if you don't gauge interest correctly. Another con is that you risk not getting the patches into the hands of the fans that want them. If you have a great patch, a lot of people will want them, so why limit a production run to an arbitrary fixed number? We're inclusive, not elitist, right?
Get feedback from the TA merch crew. You might be stepping on their toes in terms of a design similarity or them or event that they are already working on. Also, they might actually want to produce and distribute your idea, relieving you of a giant burden. I know this sounds like a long shot, but I've actually seen it happen. It can be hard to let go of a design you've created, and you aren't under obligation to do so, but be a good citizen first and foremost.
That's it. I hope you find my experience helpful. Post questions in the comments.


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The spiral symbol is one of the most common and perhaps one of the first crayon masterpieces we attempted as toddlers! This symbol is so compelling somehow, could it have anything to do with the fact that it is a spiral galaxy which we call home? The spiral had a deep meaning for many ancient civilizations and appears in megalithic art as carvings in stone, in ancient Chinese art, where it is thought to have been a symbol for the sun, in Celtic culture, as well as being in numerous patterns of the Nazca Lines of Peru. And if you think of nature, you'll encounter it endless times, like the spiral shape of sea shells, in vines, whirlpools and tornadoes.
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Sarah Wheeler, a department environmental law specialist, said that none of the violations resulted in public health or environmental harm.
Hal McCune of the Washington Demilitarization Co. said that the bulk of the fines were the result of issues reported by the company itself. Some of the fines have been reduced through negotiations and the company has paid approximately $725,000. Close to half of that has gone to community programs, such as food banks around Central Oregon.
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The depot at one time held 12 percent of the nation's stockpile of old chemical weapons. The incinerator, which employs approximately 800 people, finished disposing of the chemical weapons stockpile three weeks ago. It is still operating to dispose of secondary waste, such as protective suits worn by workers. The depot is scheduled to be completely shut down over the next three years.
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Cups of Darjeeling's Petrichor, 'Sips of Monsoon' – at The Whistling Kettle Kolkata
Cups of Darjeeling's Petrichor, 'Sips of Monsoon' – at The Whistling Kettle Kolkata
Among the many stereotypes about the people of Kolkata, one that I can relate to is the love for Darjeeling. I love everything about it – the much-loved city full of tourists, and the unpopulated villages around it with locals who make their way into the heart with the smile and simplicity; the unpredictable moods of the sky that will cover itself in grey clouds and shed rains without warning, and the beautifully aromatic tea with the essence of Darjeeling in a cup. I also love how Kolkatans never tire of trying to create bits and pieces of Darjeeling in the city; an example is Whistling Kettle in Golpark.
Cups of Darjeeling's Petrichor, 'Sips of Monsoon' – at The Whistling Kettle Kolkata
The Whistling Kettle is a lovely restaurant in the city, with a menu, decor and theme that's inspired by our nostalgia associated with Darjeeling. It has it all – wooden floor, sloped ceiling, photos of the mountains, guitar on a stand, English breakfast platters sourced by none other than Keventers, and of course, a wide range of teas. And not just any tea; it's Nathmulls tea, and the founder of The Whistling Kettle, Mr. Sailesh Sarda, is the fourth-generation owner of Nathmulls of Darjeeling Chowrasta.
Sips of Monsoon at The Whistling Kettle
This monsoon, The Whistling Kettle came up with the Sips of Monsoon, to offer its patrons a series of new and exotic flavours of teas. Everyone knows the health benefits of tea, especially in the wet monsoon months. But, tea is more than that. The leafy flavour in a good cup of tea is like sitting in a rain-drenched tea garden on a slope near Darjeeling. A cup of tea for me is a feeling of warmth, in every way. It brings back memories of childhood and of learning to love a beverage by father does, of Darjeeling and rains, of dewy green leaves and the fresh smell of nostalgia.
The new range of teas by The Whistling Kettle includes Rose Musky White, Pearl White Tea, Ruby Clonal, Diamond, Jungpana First Flush, and other exotic flavours, as well as a selection of herbal teas, like those with the flavours of mint or basil, or a spicy hit. So, whether you're like me, and enjoy traditional tea types, or enjoy them flavourful infusions for an interesting twist, you will find it here. And, now that the rains are less frequent, each sip will remind you of the goodness of monsoon, with a touch of the hilly verdure.
Teas and Beyond…
Aside from the amazing range of authentic Darjeeling tea, you will also find a number of other items to try, like the new Italian additions, from which I tried the Bacon Carbonara with Spaghetti. The pork and chicken platters are to die for! They're flavourful, with no oil dripping from the pieces, unlike at Keventers where I had the famed pork breakfast a few months ago. The white sauce of the spaghetti dish and the sausages in the breakfast platters seemed like works in progress. But I'm sure they'll hit that 'WOW' zone soon! Another must-try here is the Vietnamese Coffee, where black coffee is mixed with condensed milk to create a concoction you won't forget!
My Verdict
It takes a true patron of tea to let this brew titillate the senses. And, tea is a part of my daily life, irrespective of the season. Just like rains in Darjeeling. And, I know one thing for sure; I'll return to The Whistling Kettle to savour hot cups of the wet petrichor all the way from Darjeeling's rain-drenched tea gardens. That's what good tea does. And, that's the art that The Whistling Kettle has mastered. So, if you love good tea, the smell of monsoon rains and the nostalgia associated with Darjeeling, I recommend that you visit the place!


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October 3, 2017
Purdue celebrates 30th anniversary of the C-SPAN Archives
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the C-SPAN Archives with an Oct. 12 panel featuring C-SPAN founder and Purdue alumnus Brian Lamb, former Representative and Ambassador to India Tim Roemer and former Representative Steve Buyer.
The event, which is free and open to the public, is 6:30 p.m. in Krannert Auditorium, room 140 of Purdue's Krannert Building.
The C-SPAN Archives is located at the Purdue Research Park, and it was founded in 1987. During the past 30 years, more than 230,000 hours of primary source video of C-SPAN programming has been recorded, indexed and archived. All programs are digital and can be viewed for free at https://www.c-span.org/about/
"Labeled as one of the most comprehensive video archives of governmental and political content, the C-SPAN Archives allows this coverage to be immediately accessible to anyone through its database and electronic archival systems," said Marifran Mattson, professor and head of the Brian Lamb School of Communication.
Lamb, who will moderate the panel, earned his bachelor's degree in speech in 1963 and received an honorary doctorate from Purdue in 1986. He founded C-SPAN - Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network - in 1977, and the network's initial telecasts of the U.S. House of Representatives commenced in 1979. Today there are three C-SPAN networks offering around-the-clock coverage of the political process. He is the executive chairman of C-SPAN, and Purdue's School of Communication is named for him.
Buyer is the former U.S. Representative for Indiana's 4th Congressional District, and previously the 5th District, serving from 1993 until 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. Buyer holds the rank of colonel in the United States Army Reserve. He represented the Monticello and Lafayette areas. He served on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and at the time of his retirement was the ranking member of the Veterans Committee. During the Republican control of Congress from 2005-2007, he chaired that committee.
Roemer served in the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 2003 as a Democrat from Indiana's 3rd Congressional District. Subsequently, he was the president of the Center for National Policy (CNP), a Washington, D. C.-based national security think tank. He served as U.S. ambassador to India from 2009 to 2011.
Robert X. Browning, Purdue professor of communication and political science, is the director of the C-SPAN Archives. In 2010 the archives, where he serves as the executive director, won a George Foster Peabody Award for its work in creating an online video library. He is the author of three books featuring research using the C-SPAN Archives.
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If you've ever set your alarm for 3am to photograph in the golden hour only to find it's been replaced by a wishy-washy grey hour you'll know it's no fun... come to think of it if you've ever had to get up at 3am for anything you'll know it's no fun. Question is does poor weather necessarily put pay to your chances of getting some good photos?
Last weekend I went to Aldeburgh at sunrise to shoot the fishing boats on the beach and I had some shots in mind requiring specific conditions. Nothing too unusual, just a clear horizon so the first rays of sunlight would bathe my subject with some nice warm side lighting... a bit of fluffy cloud to pick up some colour and add interest in the sky would have been nice as well but I'm not greedy, the sun would have been enough.
The problem is with such a specific idea in my head it meant that when, inevitably, the conditions didn't materialise and the sun and all but the sky directly above was hidden by hazy grey clouds I was stuck for ideas. Rather than going with the flow and working with the conditions to see what I could come up with I was trying to make my shot work with what was there... the proverbial square peg in a round hole. Unsurprisingly I came away with nothing worth keeping but not because the weather was awful (which it was) rather because I didn't have an open mind to any photographic possibilities that may have been there. I'd left my creative mojo at home, along with my flask of coffee, which really did nothing to improve my mood I might add.
The drive home was a reflective one and I vowed to learn a lesson from the experience (apart from never leave your coffee on the kitchen table) if things don't go according to plan, throw away the plan and start again because there's almost always an image to be made you just have to find it.
In case you are wondering, the photo above was a shot I salvaged from another bad weather outing to Hunstanton a couple of years ago.
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London, UK (PRWEB UK) 10 February 2016
Thanks to the recent rapid research progress in the fields of Big Data analysis and artificial intelligence, there is now increasing worldwide expectation for further technological and social innovation. Both Japan and the UK are leading the way in these research areas. With this in mind, this event will deliver several keynote presentations introducing recent trends in the field of robotics and AI in the UK and Japan, and will be followed by discussion on future innovation and business collaboration between the two countries.
Keynotes from Japan:
Prof Hiroshi Ishiguro, Professor, University of Osaka
- Supercomputing for Robotics, Biomechanics, and Neuroscience
Prof Yoshihiko Nakamura, Professor, University of Tokyo
- How AI revolutionises Industrial Robots and Automotive
Mr Shohei Hido, Chief Research Officer, Preferred Networks, Inc.
Keynotes from the UK:
- UK's Initiative on Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS)
Prof Guang-Zhong Yang, Professor, Imperial College London
- Computer Vision for Human-Computer Interaction
Prof. Roberto Cipolla, Professor, University of Cambridge
- Collaborative R&D on Autonomous Vehicles
Mr Llewelyn Morgan, Oxfordshire County Council
For more information about the seminar, please see the Japan-UK Robotic and AI seminar in London program
Seminar attendance:
This event runs from 3.30pm on Thursday, 18 February 2016 at the Embassy of Japan, 101/104 Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT.
Please note that registration prior to the event is essential; https://www.jetro.go.jp/form5/pub/ldn/160218robotics
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Daniel Lee
Holding a BFA in Animation, Daniel is a 3D generalist and compositor, formally trained in Maya.
His interest in motion graphics stems from his love for film and broadcast title sequences. He believes in experimentation, creating new, refreshing styles that capture his audience's hearts.
Jac Min
Jac Min graduated with a bachelor's honours in Digital Film Production. His works have traveled to international film festivals including Kinofest 2009, the Asian Hotshots Berlin Festival for Film and Video Art, the 2010 Seoul International Extreme - Short Image + Film Festival, the 2007 Asian Film Symposium, and has been curated by onedotzero, the Casoria Museum of Contemporary Art, the National Museum of Singapore and been in exhibitions including TWEAK II in Ireland.
In 2008, he received the Media Education Scheme Scholarship from the Media Development Authority of Singapore for his undergraduate studies in film. Upon completion of his undergraduate research program undertaken at NTU in 2010, he received the title of the NTU President's Research Scholar, for his film 'Xiang/Yan.' under the mentorship of Asst. Professor Michael Tan. Most recently, he was invited to be on the jury panel for Digital at the 2017 Crowbar Awards.
Jonathan Chong
Jonathan is a recipient of the Chinese Government Scholarship for his Masters in Film Directing (MFA) at the prestigious Beijing Film Academy in China.
His films have travelled to international festivals, including the 3rd Asian Hot Shots Berlin Festival for FIlm and Video Art, Early Melons International Student Film Festival 2011 in Slovakia, Quote Unquote: Poemetrics, EMPAC x onedotzero in New York, and the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival in Indonesia. He was a recipient of the Sinema Incubator Program (2008) in Singapore.
His latest short film, The Piano Tuner, was completed with the support from the Media Development Authority of Singapore.


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Don't Leave Home Without It: The Vehicle 72-Hour Kit
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2010 NCSM Annual Conference
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|Strand 2 Sessions -- Monday, April 19, 2010
Strand 2: Charting a Course to Curriculum Leadership
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|Curriculum Leadership
The Power of Articulation Through a Mathematics Vertical Team
|What would it take to build a program so strong and inviting that a large percentage—perhaps even every student—could be prepared to successfully complete challenging courses such as Statistics or Calculus before leaving high school? A Mathematics Vertical Team could be your answer! Come and see!
Lead Speaker: Lori Hamada
|12:15 PM to
|Elizabeth AB
|Curriculum Leadership
The Shape of Geometry and the Geometry of Shape
|Transformations, coordinate geometry, calculator and computer graphics, and increased attention to applications have all caused, without fanfare, changes in how we look at the shapes of figures. This talk discusses the changes in school geometry in grades 3-12 over the past half century from the standpoint of the concept of shape.
Lead Speaker: Zalman Usiskin
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|Elizabeth F
|Curriculum Leadership
Success in Mathematics Starts at PK
|San Diego Unified School District is helping PK teachers learn how to create a supportive learning environment and provide appropriate instruction as they help children make sense of the world of mathematics, with help from the Math Perspectives Teacher Development Center.
Lead Speaker: Kathy Richardson
Co-Presenter: Carol Berridge
Co-Presenter: Mary Euretig
Co-Presenter: Gilda Porras
|2:45 PM to
|Curriculum Leadership
Lessons from Singapore: The Professional Development Required to Implement a World Class Curriculum
|The effectiveness of the Singapore math curriculum and of visual models in teaching number sense, operations, and problem solving are well recognized. This workshop will describe, through video and student work, the challenges in bringing this curriculum to the United States.
Lead Speaker: Andy Clark
|2:45 PM to
|Elizabeth F
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|Curriculum Leadership
Planning to Teach—Unpacking the Mathematics in a Problem-centered Curricula
|This talk will discuss the challenges that teachers face when trying to unpack the mathematics embedded in a sequence of problems in a problem-centered curriculum. Both the mathematical and pedagogical background of teachers plays central roles in these efforts.
Lead Speaker: Elizabeth Phillips
Co-Presenter: Glenda Lappan
|Strand 2 Sessions -- Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Strand 2: Charting a Course to Curriculum Leadership
|8:45 AM to
|Madeleine AB
(9 - 12)
|Curriculum Leadership
Promoting Reasoning and Sensemaking in High School Curriculum
|A brief overview of the Focus in High School Mathematics document will be given by members of the writing group. A series of discussion questions will then be posed, covering different areas of impact; and small groups will discuss the questions, with a brief report back at the end.
Lead Speaker: Gary Martin
Co-Presenter: Judith Quander
|8:45 AM to
|Randle A
(3 - 5)
|Curriculum Leadership
A Menu of Strategies: Building Flexible Thinking into the Curriculum
|This session focuses on the role of flexible computation strategies in a K-5 mathematics curriculum. Specific areas of discussion will include the interplay between conceptual models and numerical algorithms, the teaching of varied strategies to meet individual student's needs, and the balance between invented and learned strategies.
Lead Speaker: Timothy Stoelinga
Co-Presenter: Georganne Marsh
|10:15 AM to
(3 - 5)
|Curriculum Leadership
Developing a Singapore Math Curriculum: From Theory to Practice
|The latest TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) results show Singapore students performing very well at Grade 4 Math. This presentation shows a Singapore math program based on theory to practice and its uniqueness in teaching math. The talk will substantiate with examples and video clips how to help students master math.
Lead Speaker: Ho-Kheong Fong
Co-Presenter: Lim Soke Hwee
|10:30 AM to
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|Curriculum Leadership
Implementing Curriculum: What It Takes
|Selecting a curriculum is only a part of what districts need to consider when they examine how to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. We will describe and discuss the many factors and components of implementation that leadership teams need to consider as they plan for successful implementation.
Lead Speaker: Karen Economopoulos
Co-Presenter: Keith Cochran
|2:30 PM to
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|Curriculum Leadership
From Techno-Cool to Techno-Tool: Time to Chart a New Course
|Technology can have a big WOW factor but not impact learning. Use NMAP-aligned guidelines to analyze instructional technology efficacy, especially for use with students of diverse backgrounds. Use research-based best practices to turbo-charge lesson design with new technology that motivates, differentiates, and develops deep mathematical understandings, building competence and confidence.
Lead Speaker: Linda Catanzaro
|Strand 2 Sessions -- Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Strand 2: Charting a Course to Curriculum Leadership
|8:45 AM to
|Randle B
(9 - 12)
|Curriculum Leadership
Changing the Course of High School Mathematics Class rooms: More Than One Teacher at a Time
|What support is needed when implementing a standards-based curriculum? Come and share our district's journey in implementing the Discovering Mathematics program. Participate in activities designed for math teacher leaders and administrators to advance their classroom instruction, improve content knowledge, and deepen their understanding of a discovering approach.
Lead Speaker: Mary Mooney
Co-Presenter: Laura Maly
|10:00 AM to
|Edward CD
(6 - 8)
|Curriculum Leadership
Exploring Middle Grades Mathematics: Setting the Course for the Future
|A rigorous, engaging middle grades mathematics curriculum can be the key to student success. In this session, participants will investigate activities from a grant designed to improve student performance on the EXPLORE assessment and prepare students for high school mathematics and beyond through the implementation of such a curriculum.
Lead Speaker: Linda Sheffield
Co-Presenter: Janet Tassell
|10:00 AM to
|Elizabeth AB
(9 - 12)
|Curriculum Leadership
States Moving Towards Common Core Standards
|In implementing a set of common core, state-led standards in mathematics, states aim to increase the equity and access to rigorous curriculum for all students.
Lead Speaker: Laura Slover
|11:15 AM to
|Elizabeth F
(3 - 5)
|Curriculum Leadership
Is Your Instructional Program Really Effective? Guidelines for Designing and Evaluating Curriculum Effectiveness Research
|Educational leaders are demanding evidence of the effectiveness of school curricula. This session will provide background for this movement. A research study that meets the gold standard for curriculum research will be described. The session will end by having participants evaluate the quality of brief research reports using research-assessment guidelines.
Lead Speaker: Randall Charles
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A huge shout out to our FEARLESS Robotics President, Wesley Karkiewicz, for being awarded the FIRST Robotics Competition® FIRST Dean's List Award!! This award is one of the most prestigious awards in FIRST Robotics and opens many doors to amazing college and career endeavors! Congratulations Wesley!
Did you know that Southern Kern Unified School District has GED Prep and ESL classes held at Rosamond High Early College Campus?ESL classes are every Monday and Wednesday from 5:00 -7:00 pmGED Prep classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pmBoth classes will be in room 804, call the College Center at661-256-5220 for more information!
Rosamond High School Principal's Message
Throughout times of history there has always been the tradition of symbolism and leadership. Rosamond has reemphasized that symbolism. It is the ROADRUNNER, Rosamond now has that leadership; it is the students. It is the sports, whether football, cross country, girls and champion boys soccer, volleyball, baseball, boys and girls basketball, wrestling, girls tennis, cheer, boys golf or our champion softball team. It can be the amazing marching band and drum line or our flags and cheer teams. It could be the AFJROTC program or maybe the mathletes. Yes, the list goes on. For the first time in a while in this wonderful region's history Rosamond will bring back the traditions of old and now speed forward. When times are tough or looking bleak the residents of Rosamond can now look to its Roadrunners. Its Roadrunners are leaders as they walk onto the field or into the classroom. They are leaders of wisdom as they endeavor in their education. They are leaders in ethics as they guide their fellow students to optimum behavior. With this understanding, the residents of Rosamond can now feel the joy of the examples of the past and follow the future progress of their current ROADRUNNERS. The Rosamond Community can be proud of its old traditions and look forward to the new traditions that lay ahead. Rosamond High School, standing with a new academy, Independent Studies, and collegiate secondary programs embedded with a shining technical fields program can and will answer the call of the Rosamond community as the beacon of leadership and its symbolism of pride.


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We worked in partnership with the Ontario Caregiver Coalition on this amendment to the Employment Standards Act that applies to all employees in Ontario, whether full-time, part-time, permanent, or term contract.
It provides up to 8 weeks' leave to all workers caring for an critically-ill relative.
SEIU Healthcare has advocated for the bill since 2012. It finally received royal assent on April 29, 2014, and went into effect on October 29, 2014.
The bill builds on the existing Family Medical Leave by creating additional job-protected leaves:
- Family Caregiver Leave
- Critically Ill Child Care Leave
- Crime-related Child Death or Disappearance Leave
Our healthcare system must be compassionate and serve Ontario families. Family caregiving is increasingly part of the continuum of care, and this legislation allows Ontarians to be there for ill and injured family members in their time of need.


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Women's Role in Achieving a Food Secured Africa
By Richard Munang and Robert Mgendi The just ended year 2015 was the African Union's Year of Women Empowerment. In post 2015, one thing is apparent – that Africa will not effectively achieve food security and poverty reduction unless the gender gap in economic opportunities is narrowed. Indeed the importance of women in development is… Read more »


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The father of the nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had said that one of the biggest curses is bribery and corruption, which really is a poison that needs to be tackled with an iron hand.
National Accountability Bureau Chairman Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal said talking to a delegation of National Leadership Programme of Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) Karachi.
Led by Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ali Sheikh, comprising faculty members and students, the SMIU delegation called NAB chief at the bureau's headquarters in Islamabad.
Iqbal noted that getting educated in the alma mater of Quaid was itself a great honour. He said that institutions like SMIU are the torch bearers in the quest to impart such education to young generation who can rid Pakistan of corruption's stranglehold.
He quoted Jinnah's words: "One of the biggest curses is bribery and corruption. That really is a poison. We must put it down with an iron hand". NAB is committed to eradicating corruption by adopting Zero Tolerance Policy across the board.
He said that youth is future of our country. Corruption is cancer which is the root cause of every evil. Corruption has become one of the greatest challenges of the modern era. He said youth are the ones who can be most effective in taking the anti-corruption message to their homes, to their streets, to their localities and create the desired disdain against corruption. The nation belongs to its youth.
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Fancy a trip to Scotland? Look no further than the Scottish Borders. Home to no fewer than four abbeys, and with many castles and stately homes peppering the beautiful landscape, the Sottish Borders is a must-visit for history fans, nature lovers and anyone who loves a good view.
Cycling and Walking
There's a plethora of opportunities to get out your hiking boots or bicycle in the Scottish Borders. Mountain bikers especially should head to Glentress, near Peebles, for the flagship 7stanes trail.
Scott's View
If you're in or near the village of St Boswells, you can't miss out on Scott's View. A favourite of iconic writer Sir Walter Scott, the viewpoint looks over the valley of the River Tweed, rolling farmland and the Eildon Hills.
St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve
You'll see all sorts of nature at St Abbs Head, from seabirds and butterflies to flowers and marine life. St Abbs Head is one of the best known Berwickshire coast landmarks, and it was formed by an extinct volcano. The sheer cliffs offer spectacular views of the coastline – try a National Trust for Scotland guided walk to get the best out of a visit.
Melrose Abbey
Now a ruin, Melrose Abbey was founded in the 12th century. Richly decorated and thought to be the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, the abbey is a wonderful day out for anyone interested in history, architecture or just wonderful photo opportunities.
Traquair House and Brewery
The oldest inhabited house in Scotland, Traquair has stood for nearly a thousand years. It's been a favourite of kings and refuge for Catholic priests – and is home to a spectacular brewery that was working when Mary Queen of Scots visited in 1566. Although it fell into disuse for a couple of centuries, the brewery was rediscovered in 1965 and now produces award-winning Scottish ales.
Posted by 07heaven on July 26, 2016
One of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world, Stonehenge has inspired visitors for, quite literally, millennia. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1986, it's a must-see for everyone who visits Wiltshire, with a designated visitor's centre nearby to help visitors understand the spectacular structure.
Stonehenge's History and the Stone Circle
Stonehenge is thought to have been built in several stages, with the first monument built around 3,000 BCE and the famous stone circle erected in about 2500 BCE. Burial mounds were built nearby during the Bronze Age. Stonehenge is the only surviving lintelled stone circle on the planet, and the stones themselves were brought to the site from distances of over 150 miles; the bluestones came from as far as Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire, west Wales! Additionally, the stones are interlocked at precise points, which is unseen at any other prehistoric monument.
Neolithic Houses
Step back into the Wiltshire 4,500 years ago when you visit the five Neolithic house replications that stand outside Stonehenge's visitor's centre. They're furnished with replica artefacts such as pottery and axes, and visitors can watch volunteers demonstrate ancient skills and activities such as rope-making and grain grinding.
The Visitor's Centre: 'Standing in the Stones' and Exhibitions
The visitor's centre hosts a 360-degree audio-visual view from inside the stones, and takes viewers through time – watch the seasons and summer and winter solstices pass in front of your eyes. You can also learn about the life of local Neolithic people through the artefacts at the Stonehenge exhibition, and visit the Wish You Were Here exhibition, which celebrates the way Stonehenge has been experienced by generations of visitors.
Stonehenge Museums
There's not technically a museum on the Stonehenge site, so consider visiting nearby Salisbury Museum's collection of south Wiltshire artefacts and finds from excavations at Stonehenge, which range from prehistoric times onward. Alternatively, visit the Wiltshire Museum in the ancient market town of Devizes, which tells the story of Wiltshire and Devises, and also hosts award-winning displays of gold dating back to the time of Stonehenge.
Posted by 07heaven on July 21, 2016
The Tate Modern opened in 2000 as a dedicated gallery for contemporary art. The iconic Bankside Power Station was redeveloped, with its machinery removed and the building stripped back to its original brick and steel structure. After a decade and a half of enjoying its place at the top of the UK's most-visited attractions lists, the Tate Modern underwent a revamp and recently reopened after a new extension that saw even more of the building converted into space for art. A new tower, Switch House, was added, which increased the gallery's size by 60%. Overall, the Tate Modern gallery now houses work from over 300 artists from around 50 countries.
The Tanks
The Tanks were used as an oil store while the gallery was a power station, and the enormous circular stations are now the first spaces permanently dedicated to performances, video installations and interactive art.
Artist and Society Tour
If you're new to the Tate Modern or just want to learn a little more about contemporary art, take the 45-minute Artist and Society tour, which is focused around the gallery's Artist and Society display. Held daily, led by the gallery's expert guides and asking whether art can change the world, there's no booking necessary for small groups – just arrive and enjoy!
Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power
Explore the history of 'black art' within America's history with Soul of a Nation, which spans the period from 1963-1983, beginning with the establishment of the Spiral art collection and continuing through the black civil rights movement. The exhibition is open until October 2017.
Bloomberg Connects Drawing Bar
If you've been inspired by the art on show, try one of the gallery's digital sketch pads to make something of your own. You never know, you could exhibit at the Tate one day…
Hyundai Commission
A new partnership between the Tate and Hyundai has inspired the Hyundai Commission, which will give new and upcoming artists the opportunity to create artwork specifically for the Tate Modern's iconic Turbine Hall. The collaboration runs until May 2025, so you have plenty of time to plan your visit!
Viewing Level
The top floor of the Tate is an open viewing terrace offering 360-degree views of London's skyline. Access is free – just be aware that there may be queues, as the view is as beautiful as the art inside the gallery!
Posted by 07heaven on July 19, 2016
This south of England county has certainly earned its place in history – the first recorded Viking invasion of Britain took place in Dorset, and Weymouth area of Melcombe Regis is one of the points where the Black Death entered England in 1348! Today, Dorset's known best for much lovelier reasons, such as being the home of spectacular geological features and beautiful coastlines, and as the setting of BAFTA-winning crime drama Broadchurch.
Jurassic Coast
The Jurassic Coast is 95 miles of coastline, which stretches from East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset. With parts of the coast dating back over 185 million years, it's England's first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered one of the wonders of the world. Explore the coast by fossil hunting, visiting one of the many beaches and geological sites, or just visit for the stunning views and photograph opportunities.
Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
A trip to Lulworth Cove is a must while you're in Dorset. As well as boasting beautiful open coastline with gorgeous sand and pebble beaches and shallow water safe for swimming, it's home to Durdle Door, the world-famous rock arch. Stop off at the Lulworth Heritage Centre to learn about the geology and history of Lulworth.
Bournemouth and Weymouth
Bournemouth is perfect for a traditional beach holiday. Stroll along Bournemouth or Boscombe Piers, visit one of the Grade I listed churches and try the vibrant nightlife. Alternatively, visit Weymouth for a long walk along Chesil Beach for spectacular views of the sunset.
Corfe Castle
This 1,000-year-old castle survived the Saxons, was rebuilt by William the Conqueror, was used as a royal fortress for six centuries and withheld siege during the English Civil War. Visit the village while you're there for some great independent shops and museums.
Spend a day at the beautiful Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve, which has 280 acres of land and coast and is home to a wonderful array of wildlife as well as the spectacular Durlston Castle. You can also see Old Harry Rocks at Studland Bay, three chalk formations marking the easternmost point of the Jurassic Cove.
Posted by 07heaven on July 14, 2016
Southend Museum
Visit central Southend for a day at Southend Museum and Planetarium in Victoria Avenue. Explore the museum's collection of radio and television objects from local company EKCO, or drop in on one of the public talks in the planetarium to learn about astronomy.
Hadleigh Castle
If the weather's fine, head to Hadleigh Castle for stunning views of the Thames Estuary, a close up look at the remains of the spectacular 13th century castle, then stop off at Hadleigh Farm's nearby tea room and rare breeds centre.
Summer Reading Challenge, Essex Libraries
This year's Summer Reading Challenge is called The Big Friendly Read, to celebrate the centenary of Roald Dahl's birth. A wonderful, free and fun way to keep children reading through the holidays, there are plenty of prizes to be collected and shelves of books to choose from.
Sea Life Adventure
Walk through the South East's number one aquarium and stop off at different exhibits to see marine life from all around the world. Get up close to piranhas, rays and sharks or hold starfish at the rock pool. Don't forget to look at the other animals while you're there – the lizard trail includes the caiman, tiny yet deadly tree frogs, and snakes. Watch live demonstrations and feedings or wander through at your own pace.
Adventure Island
Whether you prefer the sky drop or the dodgems, the rollercoasters or the arcades, Adventure Island is a great day out for the whole family.
Southend Pier
Try the puppet festival at on 6th and 7th August on the Royal Pavilion, the Barge Match on 28th August, or just walk along the pier of a warm day for spectacular views of the Southend coast and Thames estuary.
Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park
Spend a day at Marsh Farm and get up close to farmyard animals. There's over 30 acres of farmland, surrounded by beautiful country park. Explore the Maize Maze, the Magic Show or the Pesky Pet Show while you're there… There's also the Outdoor Adventure and summer Kids Fest on Sunday 14th August.
Colchester Zoo
Take the trip to Colchester to visit its wonderful zoo and animals including wolves, penguins, big cats and birds of prey.
Posted by 07heaven on July 12, 2016
One of the most famous museums in the world, and the most-visited attraction in the UK, the British Museum boasts a permanent collection of around 8 million works, believed to be one of the largest in existence. A trip to any one of the exhibits or galleries is the perfect day out for any family, history or classics enthusiast or anyone interested in other cultures and civilisations! Free to enter and open daily, the British Museum really is one of the most spectacular destinations in London.
Family Visits
Follow free trails through the museum for a fun-filled journey around the museum. The whole family can explore the museum's exhibits and learn as you go. There's also an app, Baron Ferdinand's Challenge, designed specifically for families as part of the Waddeson Bequest gallery.
Ancient Egypt at the Museum
The British Museum is home to the largest compendium of Egyptian objects outside Egypt itself, and the collection includes the Rosetta Stone – a stele inscribed with three separate languages that provided the key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs – a five-thousand-year old mummy and ancient tomb paintings. Explore the history of Egypt, and learn what daily life was like from anyone from a common Egyptian to the pharaohs.
Ancient Greece and Rome
Roman Britain may have been ruled from Italy, but it was a unique Roman province brimming with its own culture, social norms and religions, and on your visit you can explore artefacts from the Roman occupation of Britain and learn about the mighty Roman Empire and its emperors. Ancient Greece was no less teeming with life and culture: discover the intricacies of Greek mythology, the Persian wars, the original Olympic Games and what everyday life was like for an ancient Greek.
Money Matters
Running until 9th October 2016, this exhibition looks at how money has changed the world we live in, from politics and financial terminology to our personal relationships to money.
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>> I think it should be possible to have many different >> implementations of the EJB container and the user(admin) >> should then decide which one he is using ... Whilst I think it's a good idea not to be tied down to one specific system for eternity, I think that Sun's J2EE spec fairly badly split the EJB and Web containers. As a result of which, pretty much every J2EE server thinks of the EJB container and J2EE container as being distinct. For example, IBM used to advise running Web containers on one node and EJB containers on another node. I'm a strong believer that the distinction /shouldn't/ be split because of the terminology, but rather the EJB and Web should be in the /same/ VM process. It will drastically increase the performance of the inter-Web/EJB communication since you won't have to use RMI as an intermediary. So, whichever the solutions are, they should be integrated in such a way that when you run a J2EE application, it runs in a single VM which provides both EJB and Web services. We should therefore use whichever containers support co-existence in the same VM, and not go for implementations which require being implemented in different VMs. I also think that whilst some choice is good, too much can be detrimental. What I'd like out of an EJB server is one that 'Just Works' and I wouldn't be particularly bothered whether it used Tomcat/Jetty or OpenEJB/OJB. Nor would I (as an admin) bother about changing it. IMHO it would be better to create a system that works well and quickly with one set of components (and here, other Apache projects certainly lend themselves) and not place as much importance whether parts of it can be changed. Alex
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March 01, 2017 12:49 ET
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - March 1, 2017) - Birchcliff Energy Ltd. ("Birchcliff") (TSX:BIR) is pleased to announce that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per common share for the calendar quarter ending March 31, 2017 on Birchcliff's outstanding common shares. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2017.
This is the first quarterly dividend that has been declared on Birchcliff's common shares. In November 2016, Birchcliff's board of directors approved a quarterly dividend policy for its common shares. This policy established that until changed by Birchcliff's board of directors, cash dividends will be paid in respect of the common shares at the end of each calendar quarter on the last day of March, June, September and December in each year (or if such date is not a business day, on the next business day).
In addition, Birchcliff's board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share on Birchcliff's outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series A and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4375 per share on Birchcliff's outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series C for the calendar quarter ending March 31, 2017. The preferred share dividends are payable on March 31, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2017.
All of the dividends have been designated as eligible dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada).
The declaration and payment of dividends in any quarter is subject to the discretion of Birchcliff's board of directors and may vary depending on a variety of factors and conditions existing from time to time, including fluctuations in commodity prices, the financial condition of Birchcliff, production levels, results of operations, capital expenditure requirements, working capital requirements, debt service requirements, operating costs, royalty burdens, foreign exchange rates, interest rates, contractual restrictions, Birchcliff's hedging activities or programs, available investment opportunities, any credit ratings applicable to Birchcliff or its securities, Birchcliff's business plan, strategies and objectives, the satisfaction of the solvency and liquidity tests imposed by the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "ABCA") for the declaration and payment of dividends and other factors that Birchcliff's board of directors may deem relevant. Depending on these and various other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Birchcliff, the dividend policy of Birchcliff may vary from time to time and, as a result, future cash dividends could be reduced or suspended entirely. Pursuant to the ABCA, Birchcliff may not declare or pay a dividend if there are reasonable grounds for believing that: (i) Birchcliff is, or would after the payment be, unable to pay its liabilities as they become due; or (ii) the realizable value of its assets would thereby be less than the aggregate of its liabilities and stated capital of its outstanding shares. Additionally, pursuant to the agreement governing Birchcliff's existing credit facilities, Birchcliff is not permitted to make any distribution (which includes dividends) at any time when an event of default exists or would reasonably be expected to exist upon making such distribution, unless such event of default arose subsequent to the ordinary course declaration of the applicable distribution.
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By Montanan on 17-12-13
Great story, way too much detail as it drags.
A wonderful chase story with many twists and turns. Great characters, but the detail in the book goes on and on. The author explains many situations to a degree that I found frustrating. It is a great book, with surprise? ending.
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By Harvey on 26-07-15
A little bit thrilling, but very predictable
Ryan Kealey is the classic spy hero. He is a bit of a bad boy, extremely skilled at almost EVERYTHING, smarter than everyone else, is a tough guy, anti-bureaucracy, all the ladies immediately are attracted to him, and several other clichés. Only in his early thirties, he has to come out of retirement to track his terrorist nemesis. In all of the government, Ryan is the only one having success in the hunt and his success is primarily through hunches and bit of information gleaned when killing and torturing. I spent the last 3 hours of the book trying to decide how the author was going to handle two key telegraphed plot twists that were going to set up the remainder of the series. Sure enough, I guessed the ending.
Being predictable and cliché does not have to prevent a book from being entertaining and exciting. Heck, I like Clive Cussler books. The American is OK in that respect. The specific terrorist hunt and chase are good. I was not buying the villain and terrorist conspiracy, but it is no worse than many other novels. I can see this book would be great for those that like a macho hero and they will enjoy it. I was not a fan of the narrator who worked hard to give recognizable voices to the individual characters. While I give him credit for this, many of the accents and speech cadences did not work for me.
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How do I create a pull request?
After ensuring, locally, that unit and service tests pass, and pushing changes to my developer fork of the repo, how do I create a pull request from that repo to upstream/master?
2 Answers
1. Log in to Git and go to https://github.com/travel-cloud/ClickPlatform
2. Click the New pull request button.
3. Select the compare across forks link.
4. Select the following from the dropdowns:
- base fork: travel-cloud/ClickPlatform, base: master
- head fork: <your_fork,e.g.clictravel-edrobinson/ClickPlatfotm>, base: master
5. Click the Create pull request button.
Note: If the CDM classes have been changed, these changes should be deployed in a separate PR before the changes that require them
Given that your changes build and pass the unit and service tests:-
- commit your changes to your local fork,
- pull from
(the main repository for this project),
- if there are any conflicts, resolve them and ensure the projects build and the application passes unit and service tests,
- push to
(your fork of the main repository)
- locate your fork in GitHub*, such as https://github.com/clicktravel-yourname/ClickPlatform
- click the Create pull request button
* click on the octo-cat icon and Your repositories are listed in the panel on the right
For more information on creating a PR see here...
and it is also worth considering how your PR will fair in the code-review-process


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Stephen Colbert is willing to put his money where his mouth is.
The comedian says he's willing to pay $500,000 to help fund the first-in-the-South GOP Presidential Primary in his home state of South Carolina.
"I've already filled out the check, and to prove it's no joke, I've written 'No Joke' in the memo line," wrote Colbert in a column in "The State".
Generous offer, but the South Carolina GOP is not biting. In fact, some members of the South Carolina Election Commission say may not even be legal for the GOP to accept the money. A Commission spokesman told the Associated Press that they would need to first consult South Carolina's Attorney General, Alan Wilson.
Colbert's offer, although generous, comes with a price. "In return, I ask for only two things," Colbert wrote. "That you support the Democrats' petition to get my referendum back on the ballot, and that you grant me the pre-negotiated naming rights, which, I think we can all agree, you now own. To paraphrase Ronald Reagan, 'You paid for that microphone!'"
The referendum Colbert referred to is this: "In order to address the issue of Corporate Personhood, the enfranchised People of the Sovereign State of South Carolina declare that:
( ) Corporations are people
( ) Only people are people
Regarding the "pre-negotiated naming rights", Colbert says his Super PAC had a deal with state republicans for naming rights but the GOP reneged.
Colbert wrote, "We hammered out a contract over barbecue. Colbert Super PAC would pay up to $400,000 directly to the state and counties to defray the cost of the election.
In return, the primary's official name would be 'The Colbert Super PAC South Carolina Republican Primary.' This name would appear on all press releases, official notices and signage, including the debates. We would finally raise democracy to the same level as the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and Kardashian weddings."
The South Carolina primary will cost about as much as a Kardashian wedding, $1.5 million. The South Carolina GOP has refused to contribute anything to the primary above the candidate's filing fees; which means it's likely the cash-strapped tax payers will have to ante-up the additional $500,000 needed for the primary to go on. But unlike Kim Kardashian, the average tax payer doesn't have it.


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