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55years and wanting more
55 years and wanting more..
A Poem by Coyote Poetry
Funny how we change view on life. Age teach us to want more and less.
Another birthday is here.
August 11th.
I somehow survived 55 years.
I remember when I was part of the know it all generation.
Over 40. Can't trust them.
I wanted to die young.
39 years and done it all.
I did tried to kill myself the old fashion way.
I drank for 20 years.
Booze couldn't kill me.
Woman almost did.
A unholy life can lead you to hell or heaven.
When you dance with the Devil.
You like the dance or not.
Pursuit of woman, adventure and new highs.
Left me alone.
I did find God.
I found God in the ocean.
I found God in the ridges of mountains.
God showed me the free waterfalls.
Only the free-climbers could swim in and be washed of sin by.
I tried to find death.
I volunteer for wars.
I suicide boarded the Winters storm and free climbed every mountain in the western USA
I drank in every tavern on Highway 35 in Texas.
I was saved by people worst off than me.
Drunks tell the truth.
I will turn 55 years old soon.
I tell the young people. Test life, have fun and travel.
You are only young and foolish for a time.
Would I repeat my foolish actions?
I believe I would.
Today I'm a Grandfather.
I have reasons to stay alive.
I want to take my grandson to the ocean.
Take my grandsons to the ridges where you can see forever.
I have lost many good friends and elders.
Today I live become they could not.
Someone must remind their kids.
They were loved once by great people.
Thank you for reading.
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Axel Bugge: Portuguese politics may spoil European austerity recipe
EUROPE hoped Portugal would stick to the austerity prescribed in its financial rescue, graduating next year and following Ireland in a successful recovery from economic slump.
nstead, a political crisis has knocked the programme off track and Portugal is starting to look more like Greece which only scraped through the latest review of its bailout.
Two senior Portuguese ministers have resigned, creating political turmoil and spending cuts and tax hikes have contributed to the worst economic slump since the 1970s and record high unemployment of 18 percent.
"The hope was that Portugal, by being the second country to exit a programme after Ireland, would show that the cure works, that countries can recover," said Guntram Wolff, director of Bruegel, an influential think tank in Brussels.
"If that doesn't happen, the appetite to do another programme is not very big on all sides."
The crisis started with the resignation of former finance minister Vitor Gaspar, who backed the adjustment plan but said he had no support. Then Foreign Minister Paulo Portas resigned in protest at the austerity, prompting fears he would pull his junior CDS-PP coalition party out of government and rob it of its parliamentary majority.
Portas was angered by the nomination of treasury secretary Maria Luis Albuquerque to replace Gaspar as it implied a continuation of Gaspar's austerity policies. Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho then tried to fix the situation by promoting Portas to deputy prime minister and put him in charge of economic policy coordination.
But the crisis took a new twist when President Anibal Cavaco Silva last week refused to accept the premier's plan, instead calling for a broad political agreement between the main political parties to back the bailout until it ends in mid-2014.
The president wants the main opposition Socialists to be included in the agreement. The three parties have opened talks and promised to conclude them by next Sunday.
"Portuguese politicians from the president down are treating the exit of Mr Gaspar, the architect of the fiscal and structural reforms demanded by the troika, as a green light for a public debate about the bailout programme," said Nicolas Spiro, managing director at Spiro Sovereign Strategy.
"The perception is that Lisbon is turning its back on economic reforms. Portugal is sliding down a slippery slope."
Bond yields surged on Friday after the head of the Socialists said he wanted a renegotiation of the bailout.
The next regular review of the economy by the 'troika' -- the European Commission, the European Central Bank and IMF -- has already been delayed by six weeks because of the crisis.
Portuguese bond yields eased slightly this week, but at 7.32pc for 10-year benchmark paper, are still around their highest levels since December although that is much lower than early 2012's levels of over 17pc.
So far, Brussels and Germany, the largest European creditor, have expressed little worry.
"Portugal's yields can go to 2,000pc. It doesn't change anything. Portugal is not Greece. They are in a programme, they are fully financed and they are not asking us for anything," said a EU official.
Portugal funded itself for all of 2013 when markets were calm earlier this year and yields were near three-year lows.
But analysts say that whatever the outcome of the political discussions -- which could still include damaging snap elections -- the bailout plan may be mortally wounded.
"Looking forward, regardless of what specific political situation emerges, we expect Portugal to seek a renegotiation of the terms of the current program, including an inter-temporal realignment of the austerity path from the short to the medium term," said Marco Protopapa, an analyst at JP Morgan, in a note.
Some analysts also think that when Portugal needs more help from Europe, it is likely to include some element of losses for debt holders, or private sector involvement (PSI), especially as it is set to happen after Germany's election in September.
"Perhaps most importantly, any commitment of new cash from the Eurogroup (to Portugal) will likely have to involve the private sector," said Mujtabe Rahman, an analyst at Eurasia, in a research note.
"The broader Eurozone debate -- as evidenced by developments on banking union post-Cyprus -- has decisively moved towards the involvement of the private sector before taxpayer/public money is committed to finance bailouts. A priori, there is no reason to see why Portugal would buck this trend."


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Dr Maureen Dunne (Illinois & New 1999) is the Founder, CEO and Chief Scientist at UQ Life (www.uqlife.com), an education technology start-up that uses cutting-edge research in neuroscience to develop new platforms for learning and brain health. She previously worked as the Chief Science Officer at Brain Science Labs and is the founder of Code for Autism, a non-profit organization with the mission to improve the lives of people with autism spectrum disorders. She holds a Joint B.A./M.A. in Cognitive Sciences from the University of Chicago, a M.Sc. in Anthropology of Learning and Cognition from the London School of Economics, a D.Phil. in Cognitive Sciences from the University of Oxford and post-doctoral training in Cognitive Neuroscience with a focus on fMRI methodologies at MIT-Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Maureen Dunne: The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman Doidge, MD. I found it to be a fascinating and accessible exploration of neuroplasticity and the brain's ability to change and reorganize itself over the lifespan. We have been finding that the brain is far more malleable than previously assumed - even well into old age - and this has all sorts of implications for education, health, and productivity. The author makes an important point that the brain is constantly 'learning how to learn.' And, due to competitive plasticity, unlearning bad habits can be achieved but it is more difficult in neural terms than learning. On the other hand, learning a new skill at any age can potentially trigger neurogenesis and help strengthen cognitive functions such as working memory. I often tease my family and friends to be mindful of their daily activities– whether learning a musical instrument or not going to the gym – as any activities (or lack of) repeated over time can literally change your brain – for better or worse!
Rhodes Project: If you had unlimited resources to address any issue, local or global, what would it be?
Maureen Dunne: I want to make education relevant to the skills required in the 21st century. The learning model that exists in schools at the moment needs to be disrupted: there have been so many advances in the fields of cognition, brain sciences and technology over the past decade that the present model of learning in schools has become outdated. Caring and talented teachers and mentors are, undoubtedly, crucial, but we also need to rethink how people can learn, effectively and accessibly, with technology.
Rhodes Project: When did you first become passionate about cognitive science?
Maureen Dunne: As a kid, I went back and forth between wanting to be a pianist and a neuroscientist. But it was when I was 17 that I really discovered what felt like an almost ingrained passion to apply research into service. This may sound clichéd but I recall distinctly that it felt like my purpose. I was pretty young and there was a key experience that served as the catalyst - I almost by accident started working with a five year old child diagnosed with autism who had no language, was aggressive, in diapers at the time and would literally pull my hair and bite me to attempt communication. After several hours a day of intense one-on-one interaction for eight months, I witnessed an incredible transformation. I was part of an early intervention team that witnessed this child's first words, then sentences and, eventually, being mainstreamed in school. I learned first hand a powerful, powerful lesson: that repetitive activities and support reinforced each and every day can rewire the brain in even the most challenging of cases. It inspired me to understand and discover the brain through research but always for the purpose of pushing the boundaries of human potential, whether that meant working with an individual or developing a program model.
Rhodes Project: Tell me about what you worked on at Brain Science Labs.
Maureen Dunne: At Brain Science Labs, I conducted research that could be translated into real world products. The work ranged from artificial intelligence projects to developing games to strengthen core cognitive functions such as selective attention or memory.
Rhodes Project: What do you do for fun?
Maureen Dunne: I paint – something that I started to do during my time at Oxford – and love to go to art galleries. The creative process is something that I enjoy tremendously. I started to play the piano when I was four, and I still find it very relaxing to play. In recent years, even in the busiest of times, I carve out some time for yoga and meditation.
Rhodes Project: What kind of work are you doing now at UQ Life?
Maureen Dunne: We developed a cross-functional education platform that combines play, neuroscience and social support to improve learning skills. We started with the vision that people don't always know their own potential, and my own experience suggests that access to the right tools and mentors can make all the difference in the world. The platform includes both tools for targeted skill development - including interactive experiences and games - and access to a network of mentors.
One of the advantages of technology as a tool for learning is that technology can adapt to the strengths and weaknesses of individual learners. By combining neuroscience research and interactive play to personalize experiences, we expect retention and actual learning to increase tremendously.
The social support element is equally as important. Family, teachers and other mentors can virtually join the learner even when separated geographically. This network creates a personalized trusted circle of mentors, family members and others to support learning and personal growth. Through our technology, the family members, teachers or mentors are able to participate, observe, give hints, take turns and offer encouragement.
Rhodes Project: What is the most challenging part of your job?
Maureen Dunne: Being the CEO of a tech start-up, you have to be adaptable and comfortable with uncertainty. On a daily basis, things arise that I couldn't possibly predict. It's exciting, but it takes courage to get up in the morning and know that there are a lot of elements that are unpredictable or unknown.
As a side note, the tech field is very male-dominated - I have heard that roughly 2 percent are women – largely, I think, because there are certain opportunities that girls aren't exposed to early on or encouraged to pursue. More girls should be encouraged to learn how to code and be exposed to role models and mentors in this field. Also, there are differences in how women and men perceive the world, so it's good for the industry if more women are involved.
Rhodes Project: What is an abiding memory of your time at Oxford?
Maureen Dunne: I don't think there is one particular memory that stands out in my mind as much as how important that time period was to shaping the person I am today. In general, studying at Oxford is very different from most American universities: you are more independent, especially if you're doing independent research for a doctorate. That time shaped me a lot, as a human being and as a researcher. During the vacations I used to teach. It was a great experience, I used to bring my students into the college gardens where we would sit in a circle and exchange ideas. I remember the sense of discovery and the peacefulness of it. On a more personal note, I experienced a number of personal challenges during my time at Oxford, including the loss of my mother to breast cancer shortly after matriculation. Oxford will always stand out in my mind as a time of intense change, self-reflection and personal growth.
Rhodes Project: If you weren't a start-up CEO right now, where would you be working?
Maureen Dunne: I would be following the path I took before I worked in tech, which was research science and non-profit education work. In recent years, though, I have come to the conclusion that the best way to make a difference was to translate research into actual products that could change how people learn and interact in their daily lives. The work I do now isn't just for children: it's creating a whole new model of learning. We're starting with programs for children but the vision and the technologies have the potential to benefit anyone who is interested in learning more effectively.
Rhodes Project: What advice would you offer to a young woman interested in a career in neuroscience and entrepreneurship?
Maureen Dunne: When you discover your passion, don't be afraid to take risks.
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• Teachers' unions oppose accountability measures such as standardized testing, and they advocate for collective agreements that restrict the flexibility of school boards to meet the needs of students.
• Teachers' unions support substantial increases in education spending but have not indicated what level of funding is sufficient.
• Class-size limits are a major goal of teachers' unions despite the lack of evidence that they improve student learning.
• Before adopting proposals made by teachers' unions, governments need to remember that teachers' unions place the interests of their members first.
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These are challenging times for lenders. Problems sourcing funds coupled with heightened risk in volatile markets make finding good customers and hurdling profit expectations difficult. While New York State's usury laws do not affect most business transactions, lenders should remain aware of potential pitfalls when pricing loans because running afoul of the rules could result in loss of principal and interest for civil usury or even criminal penalties. Warrants, success fees, consulting fees and other fees may be appropriate, but if used to disguise interest, lenders may be inviting trouble. This was illustrated in Funding Group, Inc. v. WaterChef, Inc. , (852 N.Y.S.2nd 736, 740-42 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2008)), where a New York State Supreme Court found that a corporation could assert the defense of criminal usury, in part because lender took stock valued at amounts exceeding the usury limits as compensation for a loan.
The maximum rate of interest in New York is 16 percent per annum. See, N. Y. Gen. Oblig. Law ("GOL") § 5-501 (2009). Under GOL and New York Limited Liability Company Law, corporations and limited liability companies generally cannot use the civil usury defense . See , GOL § 5-521; N.Y Ltd. Liab. Co. § 1104 (2009).Criminal usury defenses, on the other hand, may be available. Loans to corporate borrowers of $250,000 or more are subject to a maximum interest rate of twenty-five percent per annum; but for loans of $2,500,000 or more, there is no limitation on the maximum rate of interest. See, GOL § 5-501(6)(a) and (b) and N.Y. Penal Law § 190.40 and § 190.42 (2009). GOL § 5-511(a) provides that transactions violating GOL § 5-501 are void and some lenders may be subject to forfeiture of principal and interest or, in the case of a savings bank, a savings and loan association or a federal savings and loan association, a borrower may be able to recover twice the interest paid.
There are a number of exceptions to the usury rule. For example, GOL provides that loans secured in accordance with Article 9 of the UCC, including discretionary or mandatory advances in the amount of $100,000 or more, are not subject to usury limitations, if on the date when the interest is charged or accrued, such interest is not greater then eight percentage points over the prime rate. See , GOL § 5-526(1).
But attempts to disguise interest may put a loan in jeopardy. See e.g., In re Rosner , 48 B.R. 538, 550-51 (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. 1985) (concluding consulting fee was usurious since fee was really compensation for making loan).
WaterChef extends to other types of compensation. In WaterChef, lender agreed to lend WaterChef, Inc. $25,000 for forty-five (45) days at ten percent per month. WaterChef agreed to pay interest in advance in the form of 75,000 shares of convertible preferred stock valued at five cents a share. As an incentive, lender was also issued additional shares of preferred stock convertible to 150,000 shares of WaterChef common stock. WaterChef agreed that if it failed to timely repay the loan, it would give lender a call on additional shares of convertible preferred stock to yield at least 500,000 shares of common stock upon conversion, and if the price of WaterChef common stock fell below five cents per share, WaterChef would issue additional shares, so the total number of shares held by lender would have a value of $25,000. If payment was made more than four (4) business days after loan maturity, WaterChef would be required to issue additional shares of convertible preferred stock so as to yield 600,000 shares of WaterChef common upon conversion.
The loan was made on April 1, 2003, and when WaterChef failed to timely repay the loan, it was sued by lender. In defense of lender's claims, WaterChef claimed usury.
The Court pointed out GOL's bar on corporations asserting civil usury defenses but said the defense of criminal usury was available. The Court found, despite lender's claims to the contrary, that besides the initial 120 percent interest rate, the agreement to take stock amounted to interest. There was nothing about the transaction that characterized it as anything other than a loan.
In dismissing the complaint, the Court found the loan to be usurious under § 190.40 of the Penal Law, but citing dicta from In re Venture Mortgage Fund, L.P. (282 F.3rd 185 (2nd Cir. 2002)), it noted that there is no authority for voiding a loan that violates the criminal usury law. WaterChef serves as a reminder that lenders should not to try to disguise interest as something it is not.
Christopher G. Dorman and Allan L. Hill are attorneys in Phillips Lytle's banking and financial services practice group and concentrate in the areas of banking and commercial law.
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Professor Beth Halasz The Cleveland Institute of Art, Biomedical Art Department
Professor Joe Pangrace The Cleveland Institute of Art, Biomedical Art Department
Professor Deb Harris Case Western Reserve University, Department of Biology
Professor Tom Nowacki The Cleveland Institute of Art, Biomedical Art Department
Thesis Statement
The ability of flight is a unique evolutionary adaptation that
can be seen through the anatomy and physiology of birds. The
importance of the idea that "form equals function," can be
investigated by looking at the unique anatomical adaptations
between different species of birds who have adapted alternate
flight methods that reflect their individual needs. An in-depth
analysis of a specific species of bird, the Yellow-nosed Albatross,
was performed to better understand how the unique anatomy
of this species reflects the challenges that it must overcome in
order to survive in a marine environment. Because the plumage
covering birds effectively obscures the underlying anatomy, it
makes it difficult to understand the relationship of form and
function with respect to avian flight.
Solution Statement
The solution being proposed in this thesis is to create a
museum exhibit targeted for a general audience on the topic
of avian flight adaptations with an emphasis on the specialized
flight and anatomy of the Yellow-nosed Albatross. Large scale
illustrations accompanied by text will work together to provide
an educational experience for visitors to the exhibition. To
further enrich the illustrations there will be accompanying
components that promote interaction from the audience in
order to create a memorable experience and elicit greater
interest in the topic of avian flight adaptations.
Research References
Proctor NS, Lynch PJ. Manual of ornithology: avian structure & function. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press; 1993. 340 p.
Videler JJ. Avian flight. New York, NY: Oxford University Press; 2005. 269 p.
Kochan JB. Wings & tails. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books; 1996. 88 p.
Kaiser GW. The inner bird: anatomy and evolution. Vancouver, BC: UBC Press; 2007. 386 p.
Brooks A. The patagial fan in tubinares. Condor. 1937; 39(2): 82-83.
Dial KP. Avian forelimb muscles and nonsteady flight: can birds fly without using the muscles in their wings?. Auk. 1992; 109(4): 874-885.
Carliner S. Modeling information for three-dimensional space: lessons learned from museum exhibit design. Technical Communication. 2001; 48(1): 66-81.
Pennycuick CJ. The flight of petrels and albatrosses (Procellariiformes), observed in South Georgia and its vicinity. Biological Sciences. 1982; 300(1098): 75-106.
Allen S. Designs for learning: studying science museum exhibits that do more then entertain. Science Education. 2004; 88(1): S17-S33.
Allen S, Gutwill J. Designing science museum exhibits with multiple interactive features: five common pitfalls. Curator. 2004; 47(2): 199-212.
Additional Resources
Case Western Reserve Thinkbox
Aves 3D Database
Biosphera 3D Bird Anatomy (Pigeon) Program
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Educational Website
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No longer will you be complaining about the lack of apps Chromebooks have access to. Google has announced Android apps (over a million of them) are coming to all compatible Chrome OS devices this Fall, but certain compatible Chromebooks are already getting access to the Google Play Store.
Some of you will be able to start using Android apps on Chromebooks right away! Want to learn how you can join the fun? Stick around and take a look at this tutorial to catch all the details.
Currently supported machines include ASUS Chromebook Flip, Chromebook Pixel (2015) and the Acer Chromebook R11 (some may not have it quite yet, but it's coming soon!). You will need one of these three machines if you want to run the Google Play Store before the general public. It's important to note these also need to be running Chrome OS version 53 or higher, which is currently only available through the developer update channel.
Even if you decide to wait until the public release date, not all Chromebooks will be able to run Android apps. Older Chrome OS devices will not be getting access to the Google Play Store. Here is a full list of the devices which will be supported: Which Chromebooks support Android apps?
Switching to Chrome OS Developer Channel
If you have one of the supported Chromebooks and wish to switch to Chrome OS Developer Channel in order to access the Google Play Store, the procedure is not too complicated. You just have to know where to find the option.
Make sure to know what you are doing before moving forward with this, though. The faint of heart may want to just wait around. The Chrome OS Developer Channel allows you to test some of the newest features before the general public, but you are also bound to run into some issues from time to time. These software improvements are not finalized and continue being tested.
Here are the steps to switch to developer channel on Chrome OS.
- Turn on and unlock your Chromebook (main account).
- Click on your image, in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- A few options will pop up; select "Settings".
- Look at the top of the page and select "About Chrome OS".
- Below a few options you will see a link that reads "More info…"; select it.
- More options will show up, along with the "Change Channel" one. Click on it.
- Select "Developer – unstable", read the warning and press "Change channel".
- Let the Chromebook do its thing, reboot and you are done!
Enable the Google Play Store
Even if you have a supported Chromebook running version 53, the Google Play Store won't simply show on on your screen. It needs to be enabled – here's how to do it.
- Turn on and unlock your Chromebook (main account).
- Click on your image, in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- A few options will pop up; select "Settings".
- Under "Android Apps" there will be an option that reads: "Enable Android Apps to run on your Chromebook". Go ahead and click on the checkbox.
- Hit "Get started" on the new window.
- Read the terms of service and agree to them.
- The Google Play Store will show and now you can access it whenever you want. Log in and enjoy!
App compatibility
It's important to note that not all Android apps in the Play Store will run on Chrome OS and, even in the case of the apps that do run, there's a chance that you will run into various issues. This is new territory for most app developers, so expect the situation to improve over the next months.
Your thoughts?
Have any of you been able to test Android apps on your Chromebook? Your Chromebook just became a whole other machine, so hit the comments to tell us what you think! Will this help Chromebooks finally replace desktops and laptops?


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New opening in Potenza (Italy).
The shop is located in Agorà Shopping Village in Contrada Santa Loja, Tito Scalo (PZ).
Models featured in wood, lacquer, and aluminium are in contemporary and classical style.
An opening event for designers will be held, on 8th December 2011, for consumers on February 2012.


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The E. Montpetit & fils complex offers two (2) cosy reception halls for your fraternal meetings following the religious celebration for the deceased. There is a hall for groups of 60 people or less, and a second hall for groups up to 120 people. For families wishing to receive a large number of visitors, it is possible to book the entire reception floor, which corresponds to a group of 180 people.
Different menu choices are offered during our meetings for planning the funeral. Depending on your needs concerning the reception, you can opt for a hot or cold buffet, a brioche and croissant brunch, or for a desserts and coffee gathering.
With our new reception service, it is now possible to reduce your family's and your friends' driving time by opting for all of the services, offered in one single location.


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Now as the monsoon is in its full swing it is better to check the weather outside. With IsItRaining.in Powered by yahoo weather we will be able to check in which city of any country it is raining.
Use this format IsItRaining.in/<city> .The result will be pretty straight forward in YES or NO
For Example query about rain in New Delhi
Though there is one weakness that should be mentioned is that it is giving the result of past 30 minutes. So it may not match the real time situation.


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Mara Sedini
Mara is an incredible actor from Chile. She just graduated from AMDA and is dwelling into her darker side with these shots.
Joe Devito
Where to start with this amazing actor! Joe is NYC tough, has been acting for years and has a golden heart. I love the combination of ruggedness and sensitivity in this photo


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So yesterday (Thursday) was Market Day. Now depending on how you receive this blog, yesterday may now be Friday, but for our purposes here, it was Thursday. This is called suspension of disbelief. My apologies if you are in California or Australia. Fine, I wrote it yesterday and am posting it today. Just go with it...
Anyway, I may have mentioned I am currently stationed, yeah, lets say stationed, that sounds formal, in the Southwest of France, an area known as the Dordogne.
The house, that would be the 9 bedroom farmhouse and grange owned by my lovely mother, is situated in the bucolic french countryside.
Not sure if I mentioned, but I don't drive. I have a liscence as a formality but I don't drive. This means, to get to Market day in our closest town, which is called Eymet, I have to walk. Not a biggie, its a 25 minute walk, a little awkward on the way back from market with a lot of heavy vegetables. But you know, that is cardio and lifting mixed with shopping so I am not complaining.
Moving along, my whole point in starting this discussion, aside from mentioning that Eymet's Market Day is on Thursday, and has been since 1270, just so you know, Thursday is also garbage day.
Now, when I got home on Thursday and literally dropped my bags, and well then I put on some shorts and got a drink of water, and maybe had lunch and then I kind of hung out in the grass for a bit.... After all that I went to get my garbage can and to my dismay my garbage was still there.
I was pretty miffed. I mean, was I being descriminated against by the garbage men? Like did I not put my garbage can close enough to the road? Was it clear in my placement of said can that I am American? Was it not done in a French enough way? What the heck?!
So I marched over to my neighbor's house to find out. He was in his garage fixing his lawnmower as you do. When I mentioned the affront, he told me his had not been taken either. Relief. But why? "C'est les vacances." Its vacation. When I asked what kind of vacation happens on a Thursday, he got up, looked at the calendar and said it's Ascension.
Of course! How could I not know? Ascension. You know when Jesus was taken up to heaven. 39 days after Easter. Duh. Hello.
This is what I dig about the French. It's a Catholic country in holiday only. Most young people live together, aren't married, do a myriad of things you are not supposed to do as a Catholic, and yet, hell yeah they'll take off time from work to celebrate the Ascension.
So next time your garbage doesn't get collected, or stores are closed or the trains aren't running, just remember to go out and get yourself a Catholic Calender. It's probably a holiday. That, or the French are on strike. Holiday or Strike people, that's what's up.
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You know, I've been asked a few times what I think are my worst reviews, or any that I regret. And here's the thing: over the course of nearly doing 500 of these things, you're going to encounter reviews where you look back and just wince a bit - maybe a bad turn of phrase, maybe a slip of the tongue or error in song interpretation, or maybe just an album that has grown or cooled on you over time that makes your review not reflect your feelings now. Now here's the thing: that happens. It's only human for opinions to evolve over time with more information or with changing emotions or even just the passage of time, and reviews being a snapshot of how one feels at a specific moments only further highlights how subjective they really are.
And as such, when you pair all of those factors with an album designed to court controversy with a major shift in artistic direction... well, those are the reviews that tend to spark the most vitriolic reactions... which takes us to Eric Church. I'll wholeheartedly admit my review of his 2014 album The Outsiders is not my best, and when combined with an album that showed Eric Church trying to bend country music in so many different directions, you got a mess all around. It didn't help matters that Eric Church is a contentious artist, drawing on tropes of outlaw country and some interesting songwriting ideas but playing them with little subtlety in the writing or instrumentation. Granted, if I were to reflect on the biggest miscalculation of The Outsiders, it'd be the overwrought, leaden production, courtesy of perennial frustrating producer Jay Joyce.
And as such, when I heard the two had teamed up again to deliver a surprise album of all things, delivered first to registered members of his fan club with ten new tracks not even cracking forty minutes... well, I wasn't sure what to expect. When you consider the record was cut just a few months back and slipped out as a complete surprise, you could either view this is Eric Church satiating his fans with something quick, or him attempting to pull a Beyonce, which he might have been able to do if it wasn't for Chris Stapleton's huge CMA success launching his sales into the stratosphere. But I already reviewed Stapleton's Traveller months ago, so what do we get with Mr. Misunderstood?
Well, talk about an about-face, that's for damn sure! If The Outsiders had shown Eric Church striking towards sounds and tones that were out of his depth for an attempt at swaggering rock star bombast, Mr. Misunderstood is far more revealing in its stripped back simplicity, and feels strikingly authentic for its efforts. Is it straightforward country music? Well, no, but Eric Church has never made that sort of music, this time instead of drawing on progressive metal or arena rock more hints of southern gospel, blues, and soul. More importantly, it's an album that actually displays subtlety and nuance in its storytelling and composition - not without missteps but a sign that Eric Church is working with sounds and textures he understands a lot better, and as such, it's one of the most welcome returns to form I've heard in a long time.
So let's start with Eric Church himself. By necessity this album strips back down to a range and volume that feels more comfortable instead of some of the rock bellowing he tries before, and it's a lot more expressive. Of course Church does experiment a bit to mixed results - I could do without his stab at falsetto on 'Chattanooga Lucy' for example - but for the sort of rugged honest tracks that feel lived in, he acquits himself just fine. A larger issue comes in the vocal production - and look, I'll give Jay Joyce a bit of credit, his work here is nowhere near as clumsy as it has been in the past. But the choice to emphasize that slight echo on Church's vocals in an attempt to enhance that 'live' feel is really mixed for me, and I like it more the less it is used. Nothing is as egregious as 'Like A Wrecking Ball', but on the slower tracks it could get a bit distracting. And on the topic of vocals, Eric Church's choices for female singers is a bit spotty as well, the most notable being Andrea Davidson on 'Kill A Word', especially when he already had Rhiannon Giddens delivering her rougher, more soulful side which is a natural fit. The clear standout is Susan Tedeschi's verse on 'Mixed Drinks About Feelings', not just for great delivery but really humanizing the song by showing both sides of the picture.
Now it helps that Church opting for subtlety plays into his instrumentation and production - and yes, I'll give Joyce credit, it's nowhere near as overplayed and overblown as The Outsiders, even if I can't help but wonder if Dave Cobb might be a much better fit for Church in the long term. And even with that there are some instrumental choices I question: particularly on the back half of this album the choice to open up with some stiffer drum machines and processed beats strikes me as a bit of a misstep, especially considering how prominent and textured the acoustic instrumentation is. It's most distracting on 'Round Here Buzz', not helped by instrumentation that falls the closest to conventional radio, but it does feel a little odd on 'Kill A Word' as well, especially against those ethereal vocals that open up the song. But those spacier textures that Church uses to accent his background are all across this album, and are always accented with a sturdy acoustic groove or piano melody. And there are plenty of subtle atmospheric touches that I liked, from the slightly cavernous sound that accented the second verse of 'Kill A Word' to the emptiness emphasizing that late night on 'Holdin' My Own' to the subtle backing vocals near the end of the title track. But what will be much more noticeable is the overall shift in sound - Eric Church has always worked in country rock with an eye towards blues and Americana, and this album shows those touches move further to the forefront, from the Don McLean-esque tempo shifts crossed with Wilco melodies on the title track to the great southern gospel swell of 'Mistress Named Music' and the stab at backwoods funk on 'Chattanooga Lucy'. For me, though, where Eric Church really shines is in some of the blues rock elements - spikes and swells of organ against darker, buzzing guitars that never swamp him out, the darker groove of 'Knives In New Orleans', the choice to bring in seedier tones that feel strikingly authentic and not forced. Again, if you got a producer like Cobb it could feel a shade more raw, but Church really has a lot of control over his atmosphere, and his knack for nailing his hooks reminds me plenty of John Mellencamp and the more realist Americana musicians of the outlaw era - less posturing, more reality.
Granted, the writing has a lot to do with that too, and is where I think the biggest improvements have taken place. One of my biggest issues with The Outsiders was the brutish stabs forming that outlaw, outsider image - not only was it ugly, it felt forced. And Mr. Misunderstood only proves it further, not just by focusing more on the journey and storytelling but by providing a more realistic picture of Church himself. Sure, there's going to be that lone wolf element, but songs like the title track and especially 'Record Year' shows Church as more of an introverted music nerd who collects and appreciates vinyl and can name-drop artists not for indie cred but because he shows genuine appreciation for the art. And while I was initially wary of it running up to pandering to indie music nerds like me, it rings as more populist and empathetic because Church doesn't pull punches in his framing. The title track might seem to cater to the teenage rock star fantasy that runs deep in every music nerd, but it then shows the hard road ahead to get there, losing his faith to find his soul as he claws his way up, with the whisper that he understands that loneliness. Hell, if we're looking for one of the main motifs it'd be this, from the solitary dream chasing of 'Mistress Named Music' which shows himself born to lose his heart but struggling all the way, all the way to the vagabond run of 'Knives Of New Orleans'. And I like how it's never quite clear what Church actually did - did he kill his love in a bourbon-soaked rage, or is it more metaphorical, a crime against that mistress named music in the restless swamp, trying not to fall into a deeper darkness? And that's before 'Kill A Word', where Church ironically takes violent action to crush hateful words, preferring the stick and stones that might not have the lasting impact. Of course, most of this album isn't as abstract, but it does highlight that loneliness even further, from the search for drunken relief from heartbreak on 'Mixed Drinks About Feelings' to being left behind in a small town by a girl bound for the city on 'Round Here Buzz'. And of course there are songs about family, easily the most conventional but no less powerful like on 'Hold My Own' where Church yearns to return to the road but can't stand to leave them behind, or 'Three Year Old', a song where he speaks of simple life lessons he learned from his young son - and it is as corny as it sounds, but it speaks to innocence and imagination in a way I did really appreciate. But my favourite song on this record is 'Record Year', a track that shows Church getting over heartbreak through a stack of old vinyl, finding solace in music that might not completely replace her, but it'll do for now as he retreats into his music. Yeah, definitely been there.
In other words, if Eric Church was looking for a way to win me back after The Outsiders, Mr. Misunderstood pulled it off, as this is some of the best work of his entire career. Authentic and subtle, this is music for people who love music, and it really did strike a chord with me. For me, it's a solid 8/10 and definitely a recommendation if you're looking for something on the blues rock side of modern outlaw country. And with the success of Chris Stapleton, expect to see a lot of this break onto country radio... and we'll all be better for it.


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fotographer : Bhupal K Gurung
Tilicho Lake is a lake located in the Manang district of Nepal, at 55 km areal distance from Pokhara. It is situated at an altitude of 4,919 metres (16,138 ft) in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas and is known as the highest lake for its size in the world, even though there are lakes at higher altitude even in Nepal.[1] Another source lists the altitude of Lake Tilicho as being 4,949 metres (16,237 ft).[2]
According to the Nepali Department of Hydrology & Meteorology (2003), no aquatic organism has been recorded in the lake.[citation needed]
Mountain lakes are known to geographers as tarns if they are caused by glacial activity. Tarns are found mostly in the upper reaches of the Himalaya, above 5,500 metres (18,000 ft).[2]
Tilicho Lake is the destination of one of the most popular side hikes of the Annapurna Circuit trek. The hike takes additional 3–4 days. No camping is required, as new lodges have been built between Manang and the lake. The final approach to the lake is done in a day hike from the lodge at Tilicho Base Camp.
Trekkers attempting the Annapurna Circuit route usually cross the watershed between Manang and Kali Gandaki valleys over the 5416 meters high Thorong La pass. The alternate route, skirting Tilicho Lake from the north, has been gaining popularity. This route is more demanding and requires at least one night of camping. There are no teahouses or lodges past the Tilicho Base Camp lodge some kilometers east of the lake and the next village of Thini Gaon in the Kali Gandaki valley. Most groups spend two nights between these places. There are two passes leading to Thini Gaon and Jomsom; Mesokanto La and Tilicho North pass known also as Tilicho "Tourist pass". These routes via Tilicho Lake are more often closed by snow than the higher Thorong La.


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Plumbing and Heating Tips from Your Neighborhood Plumbing Professional: Carbon Monoxide
As part of our ongoing series, 'Tips from your Neighborhood Plumbing Professional' we noticed something at a customers home that you should keep an eye on.
A few weeks ago a customer in Kent called-in seeking help with a finicky furnace and a water heater that had stopped working. When Fox's plumbing professional Bobby M. arrived at the residence, he discovered a potentially alarming scenario. The venting leading back to the house was almost completely clogged forcing exhaust (CO2) to back-up into the home from the water heater & furnace. Typically, clogs of this nature will cause the furnace and water heater to shut down. However, in more severe situations, they can melt plastic components on the equipment or even worse, leak carbon monoxide throughout the household - Carbon Monoxide Poising (CDC) is a silent, but deadly killer.
Although Carbon Monoxide is colorless, odorless and tasteless, it is incredibly toxic. Since it's difficult to detect, the poisonous gas can begin its killing cycle before you're even aware of it. That's why your neighborhood Plumbing Professional at Fox Plumbing & Heating is here to help.
Fox suggests the following preventative measures:
- Install a Carbon Monoxide detector near every gas-fired appliance. An alarm will go off whenever the gas starts seeping- long before it starts infecting your living space to the point of asphyxiation.
- Take a gander at the top of your water heater. If it appears burnt or contains melted plastic, you either have an incorrectly-graded system, and under-sized water heater, or a clog that could lead to Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
- If you're suspicious of any Carbon Monoxide leaks, call Fox immediately and let our plumbing professionals diagnose the situation.
Each year Carbon Monoxide claims hundreds of lives; it's time that you have your gas-fired applications checked by a plumbing professional. Fox Plumbing & Heating provides a full line of service for your furnace, water heater and baffle tube exchangers. Call Fox Plumbing & Heating today to preserve the life of you and your loved ones, and prevent the silent killer.


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**This is a series of 5 practical articles, which will teach you my method of achieving any goal in record time.**
In Step 1 I told you about the importance and power of setting a vision and precisely defining a goal.
In Step 2 I told you about the difference between your internal goals (your motivation) and external goals and why you need to define both.
Once you have your external goal (the target for your automatic navigation system) and your internal goal (your motivation or your fuel) set, you are ready to plan your travel.
Let's continue to compare planning a trip with setting up any goal plan.
##Step 3. Planning: Building a Map & Preparing your Resources
###Planning a Journey
Once you know where you want to go (you know the country, location and the hotel including all the features you want) it is necessary to plan your travel and find out what steps you need to take to get there. Let's stick with the travel example.
Once you know which hotel you want, you need to book it. If it is available, you need to find out, how to get there. So you check airlines and see what options they give you at the available dates. You book a flight. Then you decide what you need to take with you. Then (as the date of departure comes closer, you'll pack your bags and prepare all your documents).
This phase of planning and preparation is just as necessary for your goal journeys. You need to find out, what options you have to get there. Maybe there are several options – you could travel via plane or ship, so maybe your goal could also be reached via several routes.
Once you know your options of travel, you select the one that feels preferable to you, and then you define the steps you need to take on that route to get to your destination.
###An Example
Let's say your goal is to get fit in 2010. You've envisioned your experience of fit (what that means to you) in Step 1. Then you asked yourself why you want to get fit in the first place to get your root emotion, which acts as the drive or fuel for your journey. Now you take a look at the options to get there. Of course there are many ways. You can select from a vast bunch of fitness programs or combine them and build your own route. Yet what you do is you select one and then define what steps you need to take on that route. Let's assume you took weight lifting as your option (or maybe part of it). Now you need to get a plan on how weight lifting would get you from couch potato (= Status Quo) to Fit Person (= Vision of Future Experience). You select some training routines and schedule them into your calendar. You select steps which consist of ever increasing stretches so you make sure that you'll get to your goal in the time frame you want.
**While in this phase of defining your steps, you also need to find out, what resources you need. These could be tools, people or information.**
###Conscious vs. Subconscious Focus
Always consider your internal goal from Step 2 while doing it. It is crucial, that you connect with your internal feeling while setting up a plan. Why? Because maybe your mind came up with a plan based on weight lifting, but your emotions aren't keen on this way of doing fitness. Maybe your root emotion for getting fit is to feel vibrant, alive and energetic, but your subconscious associates pain, muscle cramps and absolutely no fun with the planned route that your mind came up with.
**The important thing is that you will ultimately fail with every plan that your mind came up with while focusing only on the outer goal (= losing weight) and not considering what your internal goals really want you to experience (= feeling vibrant, alive and energetic).**
Your subconscious wants to experience this feeling not only at the end of the journey, but with each step. It is much more focused on the experience of the journey than it attaining the target (that's where your mind is always thinking of). We could even go so far to say that your mind is only focused on the end result while the subconscious doesn't know and doesn't care about it. All the subconscious cares about is the experience of each step in the current moment (=the NOW!).
I will talk more in Step 4 about overcoming the difference between these 2 focuses.
At this stage, it is important to find out what options you have (brainstorm it) and select one that your mind and your emotions feel good about.
####Power Questions for Step 3
1. **What options do I have to get to my goal?**
2. **What steps do I need to take (via the selected route) to get to my goal?**
3. **What milestones do I need to pass?**
4. **What information do I need that is currently missing?**
5. **What tools do I need to get the job done?**
6. **What people do I need to assist and help me?**
7. **How do I want to feel during the journey?**
8. **How can I make sure to have as much fun as possible at each step?**
**Other Parts**
UNWRAPPED: The Ultimate Guide to Get Where You Want to Go – FAST! Part 1 – Vision & Reality
UNWRAPPED: The Ultimate Guide to Get Where You Want to Go – FAST! Part 2 – Motivation
UNWRAPPED: The Ultimate Guide to Get Where You Want to Go – FAST! Part 4 – Careful Action
UNWRAPPED: The Ultimate Guide to Get Where You Want to Go – FAST! Part 5 – Check & Adapt Your Course


text: Company Profile Home / About / Company Profile History Vanrise Solutions was founded in 2006 by a core team of telecom veterans with a mission to build turnkey solutions that will help facilitate and manage key operational facets within various industry niches. Since its establishment, Vanrise has focused on integrating with other key market players such as switch, routing and hosting solution providers and others to ensure its products fulfill and exceed all industry requirements for unified solutions. Over the years, Vanrise has grown into a worldwide industry leader in providing amalgamated solutions in the fields of telecom billing, routing, fraud detection, revenue assurance, and international gateway management, targeting carriers, operators, ministries and regulators. Vanrise has also secured big governmental international gateway management and fraud detection projects for regulatory bodies which have fostered its successful growth. Backed up by its network of partners and resellers around the globe, Vanrise today takes pride in achieving over 50 installations worldwide. In an industry that is spearheaded by constant change, Vanrise's dynamic team is working closely with clients to power their organizations with agile tools and services, managing all their vital operations and allowing them to focus on reinventing their companies and strategic business development approach. Diversifying its product offerings to satisfy the continuously changing market trends has allowed Vanrise to sustainably grow across the years, witnessing an average annual growth rate of over 20% and managing operations and teams across three continents. To date, Vanrise's products and teams daily manage and handle voice traffic of hundreds of million minutes, optimizing operations and achieving increased revenues and profit margins. Besides voice, Vanrise has extended its services to cover data, SMS, and triple play. /ckfinder/userfiles/files/Vanrise%20Solutions-Company%20Profile(1).pdf


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Assisting You Understand the Field Of Leadership Using These Easy Tips
Leadership is not something that's just learn as you have to really make use of your abilities to determine results. A great leader knows there's always something totally new to understand. Maintain reading through if you want to determine what characteristics an excellent leader should possess.
Honesty is definitely the most crucial characteristics of the leader. An innovator must always lead with righteousness. Your fans might find your honesty and you'll be appreciated for your quality.
Honesty is a vital to some great leader. Great leaders will also be reliable ones. When individuals are ware that they'll depend and trust you, additionally they respect you.
Ethics plays a crucial role in almost any effective business. Clients could keep coming back whenever they can trust you. By developing some moral duties for the company's employees, you can assist folks stick to the rules more faithfully.
Learn the best way to best inspire and encourage individuals dealing with you. Rather than micromanaging everything, concentrate on energizing your team into carrying out better.
Offer incentives permanently work. Sure, everybody gets compensated, but some extra motivation does not hurt anything.
Set team goals high although not impossible ones. Don't set they people as much as fail. This is why to exhibit that you are bad at leading.
Employ a diverse group to assist construct your company. Poses zero couple of others as if you. This can limit the quantity of innovation inside your team. It could also solidify your personal weak points through the entire company.
Attempt to listen greater than speaking. As being a good leader is about hearing what your team needs to say. Pay attention to the items your employees say. Study from all of your employees what they say concerning the items and items. You'll be amazed at just how much become familiar with from just hearing others.
One factor to help you to become a highly effective leader would be to start finding out how to pay attention to the very best leadership abilities to build up is hearing individuals who work under you. Whenever you hear others, always leave time to hear your employees.
Make use of your role to construct a powerful team that may interact well. Have the ability to exist when individuals need to talk with you in regards to a problem they might be getting and make certain you respond to them honestly and also to the very best you are able to. Additionally you don't wish to interfere an excessive amount of using what the employees do.
Certainly one of a leader's necessary talents is the opportunity to communicate clearly and effectively together with your employees. Make certain you are making the effort to assist train your team knows what must be done while providing them with and knows all instructions. Sign in in your team every so often to find out if they are still following a plan.
Now you must learned the best way to better use leadership abilities. Now, you are aware of methods to get this done right. All you need to do is utilize it like a @guide. You need to focus on as being a better leader so start doing this now.


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Is an interview a part of your graduate school admissions process? Did you apply for graduate or teaching assistant positions that require an interview? If so, come to this workshop to learn strategies for how to prepare for and be successful in your interview. *Note: not all graduate programs have interviews so research more about your unique programs admission process to learn if you will.


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- [Blog] Guest post from Concur: Leveraging the power of Couchbase in classic ASP applications
- [Interview] Concur's Usage of Couchbase Products
- [Case Study] Concur fuels growth with Couchbase
- [Case Study] When Application Performance Is About Efficiency, Not Just Speed
- [Presentation] Concur's Journey to 2 Billion Couchbase Operations per day
About Concur and Couchbase
Concur implemented a large Couchbase Server cluster, utilizing the Enyim (.NET) client for the web tier and the spymemcached (Java) client for the middle tier. They were impressed with the simplicity with which they could set up, configure, and scale the cluster. For example, the ability to use a single solution across multiple tiers and languages was a huge win for Concur and made Couchbase a more attractive option than other solutions, which required different implementations for each. Using the recommended reverse proxy setup, there's just a single IP address for configuring REST connections and monitoring across multiple tiers. Couchbase's cluster management capabilities give Concur the ability to scale out their cluster with zero downtime. They also get the added benefit of zero configuration management when adding or removing nodes from their cluster because both the .NET and Java clients are automatically updated when there is a topology change, ensuring smooth and consistent growth of the Couchbase cluster across the entire environment.
Deploying Couchbase solutions gives us greater scalability and blazing performance (sub-millisecond response times). We now have the ability to simply and fluidly increase capacity, enabling us to seamlessly respond to the needs of the application.Drew Garner Director of Architecture Services, Concur
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RAFAH, Gaza Strip, Feb. 16 — In a place were most everyone has a hard-luck story, Ibrahim Abu Shatat could write an entire book. Two of his homes have been destroyed by Israeli troops, he has been out of work for six years and his family of nine has lived in the storage room under Rafah's soccer stadium for three years.
Yet Mr. Shatat may be one of the few Gazans who see a ray of hope. Partly through his persistence, construction has begun on 300 homes in the sand dunes next to the former Jewish settlement of Rafiah Yam. Along with a neighboring school, they are the first major construction projects in or near a settlement since Israeli soldiers and settlers pulled out of the Gaza Strip in summer 2005. And one of those homes will be his, possibly by fall, Mr. Shatat said.
The Israeli withdrawal raised Palestinian hopes for new homes, schools and businesses, and an easing of the overcrowding in the Gaza Strip, an impoverished coastal territory where about 1.5 million Palestinians live.
"When the Israelis left, we demanded that the Palestinian government give us a piece of land," said Mr. Shatat, 47. But internal Palestinian turmoil, the conflict with Israel and a lack of money have kept the abandoned settlements looking almost exactly as they were the day the Israelis left. Israel, in agreement with the Palestinians, flattened the roughly 1,600 settler homes, and so far, the rubble is being removed from only 3 of the 21 settlements.
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Mr. Shatat took his wife, Maha, to the construction site for the first time on Friday to see the cinder-block foundations of about 20 homes. The plans call for modest, detached houses of two or three stories, with one family living on each floor. "I'm so excited," Mrs. Shatat said. "Now I finally believe it is happening."
Since the Palestinian uprising began in 2000, at least 1,500 families in Rafah have lost their homes, according to the Palestinians. Israeli military bulldozers made repeated forays to destroy houses that Israel said were being used by weapons smugglers and gunmen firing on Israeli forces along the border with Egypt.
The Israeli departure raised the prospect of land-hungry Palestinians flooding into the former settlements. But while many Palestinians are impatient for new housing, security guards have kept out would-be squatters in most, but not all, cases. The settlements also came with greenhouses that offered the prospect of thousands of agricultural jobs. Yet the greenhouses sit idle.
The Palestinians invested millions of dollars to repair the greenhouses shortly after the Israelis left, and had an excellent crop in the winter of 2005 and 2006. But they were unable to export their produce to Europe, the main market, because Israel kept Gaza's main crossing for goods closed for weeks at a time, citing security concerns.
Short of money and fearing a similar fate this year, the Palestinians did not plant a winter crop in the greenhouses. But the goods crossing has been mostly open in recent weeks, when the crops would have been ready for export.
The Palestinian Agriculture Ministry says it will soon start renting the greenhouses to private farmers and will encourage them to grow for the local market, since there are no guarantees that fruits, vegetables and flowers can be exported in a timely manner.
Ahmed Yousef, an adviser to the Palestinian prime minister, Ismail Haniya, said the government had been allocating former settlement land for universities, hospitals, recreation facilities and housing. The projects have been slow in developing for several reasons. The Palestinian government has never been known for its efficiency, and several months after the Israelis left Gaza, Hamas, the radical Islamic movement, came to power, which prompted Western countries to cut direct financial assistance. "We had to find countries to finance these projects," Mr. Yousef said. Saudi Arabia is providing $11.5 million for the 300 homes in southern Gaza, and the United Nations development program is overseeing the project.
Mr. Shatat was a welder in Israel for 14 years and built a large, three-story home in Rafah, just 50 yards from Gaza's border with Egypt. But the Palestinian uprising that began in 2000 dealt his personal fortunes a double blow.
Mr. Shatat was among the thousands of Palestinians who lost their jobs as Israel restricted the number of Palestinian workers allowed in. Then, five years ago, with Palestinian militants in Rafah battling Israeli troops, Mr. Shatat's home was rendered uninhabitable when Israeli forces demolished his neighbor's home. The Shatats rented a home nearby; that was destroyed in January 2004 when Israel tore down more homes. The only shelter Mr. Shatat could find for his wife and eight children, now ages 3 to 20, was the storage room under the Rafah stadium.
As soon as he moved his family in, Mr. Shatat began lobbying the Palestinian Authority to build replacement homes for those destroyed in the fighting, but received little help, he said. He set up a committee for the homeless in Rafah, and made himself a nuisance at government offices in Gaza City, particularly at the Land Authority. "I told them that if they did not give us land, we would start living in their offices," he said.
About a year ago, the Palestinian government allocated land for 300 homes, though this will provide shelter for fewer than half those who lost homes in fighting along the border, according to Mr. Shatat.
Several miles up the Mediterranean coast, the former settlement of Tel Katifa offers a more typical example of the state of the former settlements. At its northwest corner, armed members of Fatah stand guard, maintaining positions they have held since shortly after the Israeli departure. Along the southern side, Hamas forces hold an outpost established a month ago, in a bid to replace the Fatah men.
At the southwest corner, unarmed guards from the Agriculture Ministry hope their presence, marked by a torn Palestinian flag flapping overhead, will discourage the factions from shooting at each other. So far, Fatah and Hamas have exchanged only sporadic gunfire during the factional fighting in Gaza.
Meanwhile, a family affiliated with Fatah is living in Tel Katifa's former kindergarten, the one building left standing when the Israelis pulled out. Fawzi Abu Abed said his family moved in after receiving permission from a Palestinian family that claimed it owned the land before the Israelis arrived. Mr. Abed said his home was destroyed by the Israelis in 2002, and government subsidies to rent a home ran out last year. "The government is broke, so we had to find our own solution," Mr. Abed said.Continue reading the main story


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In Italy, the 2014 Formula 18 catamaran champions are the crew Radman-Cioni on a Mattia, whilst the 2014 Worlds saw Gunnar Larsen and Ferdinand de West (Nacra) take victory, ahead of Gurvan Bontemps and Benjamin Amiot (Phantom).
Races which were hotly disputed every time, and which demonstrate that you can have fun while racing...
Here is, as a bonus, the video of the « 2014 Formula 18 catamaran Raid de Quiberon » in France. A great video of a great race (10 to 15 kn of wind for the 68 boats).


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Let's talk about Belugas. They are arguably the ugliest whales out there. They look like lumpy sea ghosts. Swimming around in freezing cold water for most of the year. Always getting attacked by polar bears and killer whales and Inuits. Obviously you aren't blending in well with all that ice, Belugas! You're still on the protected species list! But I did find some cool Belugas on Etsy.
These earrings are beautiful. Hand painted and everything!
This iron-on patch is intense. You can totally see the Sea-Ghost coming out!
I love anything that can hang on a whale (which is why I have no empty wall space in my room). This whale is majestic! He'd be the show stopper of any wall.
Hope your Wednesday isn't too cold!


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Head over to the How to Submit Page to submit your 30 minutes or less short film to the 2020 Short. Sweet. Film Fest. Filmmakers can submit through Film Freeway or our online entry form. The festival will be held February 26th – March 1st at the Alex Theater at the Metropolitan at the 9 hotel.
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Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite! We will not be selling tickets at the door. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for some teasers and trailers.
Check out the 2019 Schedule for showtimes and more information on the films.
Now Accepting Submissions for the 2019 Fest!
Head over to the How to Submit Page to submit your 30 minutes or less short film to the 2019 Short. Sweet. Film Fest. Filmmakers can submit through Film Freeway, Withoutabox, or our online form. The festival will be held March 1-3, 2019 at the Alex Theater at the Metropolitan at the 9 hotel.
2018 Film and Screenplay Awards
Thank you to all the filmmakers and patrons who attended this year's Short. Sweet. Film Fest. This year was by far our highest attended festival!
Congratulations to the 2018 award winners:
Best of the Fest: Birthday Night
Best Short. Sweet. Film: Last Call Lenny
Best Drama: How You Are to Me
Outstanding Drama: Bear with Me
Honorable Mention: The Last Embrace, Walking Supply
Best Comedy: Norman Pinski Come Home
Outstanding Comedy: Rekindled
Honorable Mention: Able, The Last Drop
Best Nonfiction: Sisterly
Outstanding Nonfiction: Pieces of String: A brief history of the artist Robert Winokur
Honorable Mention: ABC, Skuggi (Shadow)
Best Animation: Our Wonderful Nature – The Common Chameleon
Outstanding Animation: The Man with a Plan
Honorable Mention: Muscle Memory, Blows with the Wind
Best Local Film: Gotta Groove Records
Outstanding Local Film: Wish You Were Here
Honorable Mention: Revolution, Loss and Found
Best Student Film: Human Kaleidoscope
Outstanding Student Film: Backpedals
Honorable Mention: I Have to Kill My Professor, All or Nothing
Best International Film: Backstory
Outstanding International Film: Cobblers Hands in Asakusa
Honorable Mention: Born, Bone, Boon, The Sad Monk
Best Horror Film: Three
Outstanding Horror Film: Checkmate
Honorable Mention: Possession, The Sleeping
Best LGBTQ Film: Love, Steve
Outstanding LGBTQ Film: Sisak
Honorable Mention: Like Father, Easy, a 3-Minute Love Story
Best Experimental Film: Shot
Outstanding Experimental Film: Molasses & Lemon
Best Music Video: Annihilation
Outstanding Music Video: Only Rain Without You
Honorable Mention: Our Pain, Unscathed
Best Screenplay: Dakota Caves – 2 Miles
Outstanding Screenplay: Sugar
Honorable Mention: Melvin's Palate, The Marker


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They are two of the exciting young stars of the Hyundai A-League and are set for an explosive battle when Melbourne City hosts Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday night.
It's City young gun Daniel Arzani up against Wanderers winger Chris Ikonomidis in a clash which has the potential to light up AAMI Park.
Arzani has thrived since being brought into City's starting side by Warren Joyce almost two months ago, with his fearless, attacking style a joy to watch.
The 19-year-old has shown great maturity and confidence, not afraid to unleash his silky skills against more experienced and physically strong defenders.
But Ikonomidis has also made a significant impact since joining the Wanderers in January, recapturing some of the form that has seen him win six Caltex Socceroos caps.
There is no doubt that both players produce their best work in the attacking third. But how do they compare?
So far in 2017/18, both scored two goals apiece, with Arzani [12 matches] producing nine shots on target compared to Ikonomidis' [six appearances] five.
Arzani's strongest attribute is his ability to dribble and his strength on the ball. He will often take on multiple defenders at a time and successfully dribble past them.
The City playmaker he has had a remarkable 59 successful dribbles this season, compared to just 17 for Ikonomidis.
Arzani also has the upper hand when it comes to shooting accuracy, with an impressive 60% shooting accuracy to just 26.3% for the Wanderers flyer.
When it comes to assists, Arzani has provided three goals for his teammates so far, with none for Ikonomidis, while the City teenager has had five successful crosses and 12 key passes, compared to five and nine for Ikonomidis.
Ikonomidis, on loan at the Wanderers from Italian side Lazio, has won seven tackles at a success rate of 70%, compared to eight tackles won by Arzani at a 61.5% success rate.
The Western Sydney winger edges it when it comes to clearances [two to none], but Arzani [two] has made one more interception.
Saturday night's clash is a huge occasion for both clubs, with the three points vital to cement their position in the top six.
And it might just be whichever one of these two attacking gems dominates the other that could determine which side comes out on top.
Can't wait to see how this one plays out at AAMI Park!
Melbourne City v Western Sydney Wanderers
WHEN: Saturday, March 24 - kick-off 7.50pm AEDT
WHERE: AAMI Park, Melbourne
HOW TO WATCH: LIVE on Fox Sports 501 and ONE HD


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Baby steps. Dance steps. Steps of service. Step right up! One step at a time. Watch your step. Take things step by step...
The home where I was born, the same Missouri home my parents live in today, is one story. There's not even a basement. I love this house so much, but going to the homes of friends and relatives with two and even three story houses held the promise of adventure. More dark places to hide when playing and more quiet corners to read my books. (And I secretly thought they were wealthier for having a taller house, never mind that our one story sprawls out with massive rooms on acres of land...)
I have a slight obsession with stairwells. There is romance to them, a story. I want to know where they go or from where they came. As a kid I would entertain myself for hours with the stairway drawings of M.C. Escher. He was the Dutch master illusionist who drew never-ending staircases and patterns that seemingly went nowhere or everywhere! It's a funny preoccupation I have with stairs because I also have a slight phobia of falling down on a staircase and breaking a bone.
Because of this little fear, I hold on to every hand rail. I love a printed warning to 'watch my step.' It's like the universe knows my fear and is reminding me to step with care. So I take the time to go slowly, to place my feet, literally watching my steps. I'm not a bounder or one who takes two steps at a time. I practice patience and presence when I'm making an ascent or descent. (I wish I had that practice for all the time I'm not taking steps on stairs...)
Oprah has a saying, "What are your next right steps?" No offense to Oprah, but how do we KNOW we're going in the correct direction to even clarify if we are taking a right or wrong step? I have a dear friend making some big decisions in her life and taking huge and admirable steps. She's not sure if the actions she's taking are the right steps. I told her to think about what she wants. To be very clear of the intended outcome. When the goal is unshakeable, I think it becomes clear if our steps are taking us closer to what we want or if they are carrying us further away from the goal.
Every step, even a tentative one, counts. - Anne Morrow Lindbergh
I climb a lot of stairs in New York City, mostly in the subway. There is an escalator that I ride nearly every day and I actually bless it and say thank you every time I get on it. It makes my life easier in the brief time I stand and it advances me to the next platform. When I stop and think about it, the stairs and escalators are like playing a game of Chutes and Ladders. It's either a tedious climb or a 'fast track' with little effort. Either way, we are bridging ourselves from one place to another.
Aside from cooking, I also work as a voice over artist. I had a job narrating children's textbooks for an educational company this week. It's so interesting how learning has evolved. People have a greater chance at success with all of the new ways information is available these days. One of the lessons I was reading was for second graders, explaining how to follow steps in a recipe. Perfect for me, right? The book described how some steps in cooking are irreversible. Once you crack an egg, there is no turning around and trying to get it back in its shell. An irreversible step. But if you melt butter or chocolate in error, this is a reversible step because it can turn back into a solid state once it cools. Ooh, not just in cooking, this is a lesson for life! Are my steps or choices of action reversible or locked in? Can I retrace my steps and make a different choice?
"To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you're going so that you better understand where you are now and so that the steps you take are always in the right direction."
— Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Everyday it seems like society is making irreversible choices. And as I read the news I feel like we're all locked into an Escher painting. Climbing and climbing and not really getting anywhere. Or getting deeper and deeper into the puzzle with no visible escape. It's frustrating, scary, disheartening. I have no solution or profound observation. I think the only thing in my control is to continue taking mindful steps, to hold the handrail, to make room for my neighbors as we travel from our individual points of A and B, and to move up, down, back or forth deliberately. Keeping my goals and intended destinations at the front of my mind and heart.
I came across this step recently from the street to the curb and the sticker art delighted me. It was raining, I was carrying loads of groceries, blocks from a subway with no cabs in sight. I was this close to being defeated. These words gave me encouragement to keep going. The bags I was carrying became lighter and the rain became a cleansing companion on my path. I offer these words to you as you journey onward during these troubling times. I offer them especially to my friend making her big decisions. "You're doing great!"
This recipe is from one of my culinary heroes, Heidi Swanson. Heidi made this so easy, you put everything in a food processor or crush it by hand with a mortar and pestle. There are barely any steps! You can take your saved time to chop and sauté vegetables or grill tofu or chicken to mix with the curry paste. I served mine with coconut rice and topped it with toasted cashews and scallions..
Lemongrass Turmeric Curry Paste
4 lemongrass stalks, trimmed, tender center part only
6 medium garlic cloves, peeled
6 medium shallots, peeled
3 medium serrano chiles, stemmed
3-inch piece of ginger, peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/4 cup good extra-virgin coconut, sunflower or olive oil
a drizzle of lime oil or zest of one lime, optional
If you're making the curry paste in a mortar and pestle, start by smashing the lemongrass, and add each ingredient from there. If you're using a food processor or blender, combine the lemongrass, garlic, shallots, chiles, ginger, cumin, and turmeric, and pulse until the ingredients start to come together. You can add the oil at this point, and blend again. Stir in the lime oil or zest. The paste will keep in the refrigerator for about a week. Freeze any paste you wont use for future use.
Makes about 1 cup.
Prep time: 5 min


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Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is reportedly edging towards the Old Trafford exit door after falling down the pecking order at the club, according to Sky Sports.
Louis van Gaal has stuck to the combination of Daley Blind and Chris Smalling in the absence of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo for the first two games of the season, and the Northern Irishman is unlikely to get regular game time this season.
Evans made just 17 appearances last season owing to a combination of injuries and a six-game ban for a spitting incident involving Papiss Cisse of Newcastle United.
The report claims that Tottenham, West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City are interested in signing the defender, but Evans is said to want a move to Everton.
The Toffees have been linked with the defender, but Roberto Martinez has distanced himself from a move for the Republic of Ireland international.
The 20-time English champions are also willing to let him leave this summer, and according to ESPN FC, they have offered him to the Merseyside club as part of a player-plus-cash deal to sign John Stones.
However, according to the Daily Mail, the Baggies have reignited their interest in signing Evans after their talks with Tottenham to sign Federico Fazio reportedly broke down.
The report claims that the Red Devils are willing to lower their £10m ($15.6m) valuation, since the defender is now completely out of the first-team picture.
Evans, who has made over 200 appearances after breaking into the first team nine years ago, will become United's 10th permanent departure of the summer if he leaves the club following the exits of Robin van Persie, Nani, Angel Di Maria, Tom Cleverley, Reece James, Saidy Janko, Ben Amos, Tom Thorpe and Rafael.


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A new third party has emerged in the 2016 presidential race. Barbie, released and running as president for the sixth time since 1992, is also running with a female doll, not Ken. Barbie presidential dolls have sold poorly in the past, but Mattel has decided to continue rolling out the original Barbie with a more "contemporary" wardrobe. The doll retails at $24.99.
Source: http://www.wsj.com/articles/barbies-running-for-president-too-1468382461?mod=e2fb


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Back into Knatts Valley.
Date: Sunday 21st June, 2015
Distance: 100.7km | Elevation: 962m
Destinations: New Cross – Knatts Valley – Clapham Common
Start kms: 3,938.4km | Finish kms: 3,950.1km | % complete: 39.5%
It turns out I wasn't the last in the group to be introduced to Knatts Valley. Both Saul and Gorrod had yet to venture in to its hedgerows and so, now fully inducted, I took it upon myself to be their guide.
In an effort to mix things up, I decided to take us through the valley in reverse, approaching from Eynsford. Whilst I'm not exactly sure why, my preference is definitely for the run in from Shoreham – I think that's down to the difference of the descent in, with the former feeling that little bit longer and slightly faster.
It was only a few months ago that Hendo and I were in Richmond Park with Saul, dropping him on the hills and helping him out of a ditch on one of his first proper rides out of London. Without wishing to sound condescending, and whilst a small part of me was left pining for these headier days as I sat on the back of the group, the speed at which he'd progressed was unbelievable.
He was like a whippet up every hill the route placed in front of him.
Grossly under-estimating the length of time it would take us to get from the M25 crossing to Clapham Common left us pacing back through central London fairly aggressively. The result was the gradual flagging of each of us as we got inside the 10km mark – the conversation died down, the heavy sighs got louder and the questions of "is the this cafe much further away?" became more frequent.
Thankfully, the answer was "no" and, even better, that cafe was the always delectable FIELDS.
As I neared my front door, it became clear that I was painfully close – but not close enough – to breaking the 100km mark. I diligently peddled past to complete my victory lap and bring me safely over the threshold.


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Former Seattle Post-Intelligencer Executive Editor Ken Bunting Dies at 65
By: seattlepi.com
Kenneth F. Bunting, a former top editor and associate publisher at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, has died.
The National Freedom of Information Coalition announced his death. Bunting, who was 65, died from a heart attack on Sunday in Columbia, Mo., it said.