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Army chief to bring together warring groups to find a way out of political impasse; insists martial law is not a coup but only aimed at restoring order in the country
With martial law in place, Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha intends to bring together all stakeholders in the political conflict to break the deadlock, as he says the country cannot continue in this crisis any longer.
Prayuth decided to impose the strict law after senators failed to find a way to appoint a neutral PM to end the political crisis, and the military detected the possibility of the warring parties engaging in violence, a source said.
"May I beg all Thai people to take off all 'coloured' shirts. We begin from square one to take the country forward to calm, peace and order. We have to look forward to the future and how we can move on," Prayuth told a press conference yesterday.
Meeting with acting PM
The commander will today meet acting Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan, red-shirt leader Jatuporn Promphan, anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban and acting Deputy Senate Speaker Surachai Liengboon-lertchai, who are all involved in the power play.
The caretaker government and its red-shirt supporters want to have an early election to facilitate their return to power, while the protesters and senators are looking for an unelected "neutral" premier to form an interim government to carry out their "reform" agenda that would somehow remove the Thaksin Shinawatra camp from politics.
Prayuth clarified while declaring martial law early yesterday that it was not tantamount to a coup and people should not be concerned.
Niwattumrong, meanwhile, dismissed rumours that he was planning to suspend Prayuth as Army chief, adding that he would meet the top brass this week.
The military is seeking to restore order and is asking political groups to halt their protests, he said. He also urged the public to continue their lives as usual.
Asked if he had informed the government about the declaration of martial law, Prayuth said: "Where is the government now? … I don't know … Let them do their work. They should work, if they can work.
"But I don't bother the government. Now, the civil servants and the military are working for the country. I don't care about the others," he said.
Prayuth said life would continue as usual. "We'll try not to impinge on rights too much," he said. "We will not create trouble for the people. Many articles [in martial law] have not been enforced yet."
The caretaker government, meanwhile, called Cabinet members to a meeting at SC Park Hotel in the Rama IX area to evaluate the situation after the declaration of martial law, PM's secretary-general Suranand Vejjajiva said.
Reacting to the military move, Niwattumrong issued a statement saying it should be binding on all equally and peacefully under the rule of law and the Constitution.
Separately, when asked if there would be an early election, Prayuth pretended he had not heard the question, but later joked: "Perhaps I need to consult an ear doctor."
Prayuth called a meeting of heads of state agencies, including permanent secretaries and directors of ministries, representatives of independent organisations, professional associations and civic groups to explain his plan after announcing martial law.
Security operations
The military's Peace and Order Maintaining Command was set up under the martial law, replacing the government's Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order. The military took over all security operations and other agencies, mainly police who worked to keep order in the capital, returned to their posts and offices.
Troops were seen guarding many key locations and media offices, while some media outlets were forced to close to stop provocative messages.
Prayuth specifically told the chief of the Department of Special Investigation, Tarit Pengdith: "Stop. Enough. If you want to sue anybody, sue me instead," a source in the meeting quoted the commander as saying, referring to Tarit's role over the past months in trying to bring protest leaders to justice.
Regarding the election, Prayuth said: "If the election cannot be held, we should not have the election. If we need to sacrifice the blood of the people, we should not have the election," according to Election Commission secretary-general Puchong Nutrawong.


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Day 3 : Smoked Salmon Quesadillas
Serves: 4-6
Temperature: Stove Top
- 3 ounces of mild goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon of well-drained, prepared horseradish (or grated, fresh)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (flat leaf)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- white pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons canola/olive oil blend
- 2 large, store bought whole wheat flour tortillas
- 8-10 thin slices ''J Willy Krauch'' smoked salmon
- ¾ cup well-cleaned and dried baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
- sea salt to taste (optional)
- In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, horseradish, sour cream, chopped parsley, lemon juice and white pepper to taste. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- In a small skillet, heat oil over medium high heat for 1 minute. Fry the tortillas, one at a time, turning once, for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels.
- Divide and spread evenly ½ of the horseradish cream on each tortilla.
- Arrange the ''J Willy Krauch'' smoked salmon over this mixture.
- Spread chopped spinach evenly over each.
- Season lightly with salt (if using).
- Place one tortilla on top on the other.
- Cut into 4-6 wedges and serve immediately.

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If you didn't leave
so cold-hearted like you did,
I wouldn't be here writing,
spilling my heart out about it.
No, I would never wanna
go through it again,
But you leaving made me
have to pause, go within.
I had a lot of growing up to do,
that's clear, now I see,
But what you did ripped me apart,
it really hurt me.
So much I don't know if I could see you again,
You made me not want anything to do with men.
I honestly don't know where the future will go,
I try to stay positive, but it's hard you know —
When you had,
at one time,
what you always wanted,
And then it was gone,
Now you're left here with nothing.
I'm learning to move on,
live here without you,
And that makes me happy,
But somewhat sad too.
Because at one point in time,
you were my life,
I thought I'd eventually, someday,
be your wife.
And now we don't talk,
it's weird how life goes,
You're still on my mind,
I'm afraid to say so.
I don't know what's going on,
I'm ready to start new,
I hate you for what you did,
but I'm missing you too.
-Sonja Jackson, OpenHeartTin


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The following are links to literature which ATM hopes will be helpful for educating legislators and others about midwives. It is usually best to bring a small amount of literature with you when you visit your legislator. One or two brief handouts are usually more effective than handing them too much literature at a time. Legislators are very busy, so giving them something that is a quick read shows respect for their time and is more likely to be read. These handouts can also be used as "talking points" to help you focus on what you want to discuss when you see them. We recommend that you coordinate your efforts to visit legislators with others so legislators will receive a variety of information. Contact your regional director or the legislative committee chair if you have any questions. If you have any materials that you would like to see added, please contact the webmaster.
Association of Texas Midwives
P.O.Box 887 Elmendorf, TX 78112
Tel: 432-664-8815
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
For website related issues, please contact our
Webmaster: email@example.com
"To advance the quality and accessibility of midwifery in Texas."
The Association of Texas Midwives recognizes the negative impacts of bullying and harassment upon the practice and profession of midwifery in Texas. We do not tolerate violence, manipulation or coercion of any kind by any source.


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- Title
- Achieving cost control in the hospital outpatient department.
- First Author
- Sulvetta, Margaret B
- Date of Pub
- 1991 Supp.
- Pages
- 95-106
- Volume
- Supp.
- Issue
- Other Authors
- Abstract
- The rapid growth in outpatient expenditures and the congressional mandate for development of a prospective payment system (PPS) for these expenditures are discussed. Extension of diagnosis-related groups to outpatient care is shown to be infeasible. Alternative patient classification schemes and options for defining the unit of payment and establishing weights and rates are discussed. A PPS primarily controls price and can only address volume by defining a broad unit of payment, such as an episode of care. Therefore, adoption of a volume performance standard approach could be effective. Outpatient payment policies must be integrated with those of other ambulatory care providers.
- Abstract Continued
- MeSH
- Ambulatory Care Information Systems : Ambulatory Care/classification/economics : Ambulatory Surgical Procedures/economics : Cost Control/methods : Diagnosis-Related Groups : Health Expenditures/trends : Medicare/statistics & numerical data/trends : Outpatient Clinics, Hospital/economics/utilization : Prospective Payment System/trends : Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act : United States
- NTIS Number


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Nike URL Wear Test with Danny Falla
Some shoes from Nike's first big push into skateboarding in the early aughts have become highly sought after, whereas others simply aren't as well remembered. The Nike SB URL is one of those less memorable shoes, so we decided to have 5Boro pro Danny Falla jog our memory by taking a pair for a spin and telling us how they skate.
Filmed by: Pete Spooner
Produced by: Chris Keiley
Sound by: Fun Zach
Edited by: Village Psychic


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Published at Friday, April 26th, 2019 - 10:13:20 AM. Trekking Poles. By Majori Clement.
My pair of Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork poles are tough, stiff, and have endured years of hard use. Black Diamond included stainless-steel lever-style locks that are secure and easily adjustable, and the foam extension grips are comfortable and versatile. The cork in the hand grips is real. These poles, and the women's version (identical except for color), inspire confidence in rough environments.
I don't have a preference between foam and cork. The grips merely need to be tactile, nonabrasive, and slightly soft (not mushy like the REI Flash Carbon).
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The brutally honest video by Growing Leaders pulls back the curtain on the common blunders and boneheaded fumbles made by countless presenters. It's funny because it's true!
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I am a huge fan of BBQ food and not the burnt burgers and sausages that make a regular appearance at home BBQs up and down the UK I'm talking real American smoked meats and tangy BBQ sauces.
I've known about Reds True BBQ for sometime now but never had the opportunity to try it out. So on a recent shopping excursion to Leeds I made a point of dropping in! I'm terrible for salivating over menus before I go to a new restaurant so I already had an idea of what was in store and got a little bit excited.
After a successful days shopping myself and my Mum and Dad made our way to the restaurant, we had to wait for a table but they took my number so I could nip back to the car to drop off my shopping and on my way back I had a call to say our table was ready.
Once seated I had another look at the menu and although I had already had a cheeky look I found it hard to chose as everything sounded so delicious. I went for the Pit Burger which consists of two Beef Burgers, smoked Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Bacon, Cheese and what they call Dirty Sauce served in a Brioche Bun with a humongous Onion Ring on the side. It was so tasty and the meat was melt in your mouth perfection just how smoked meat should be. Although it sounds like a lot of food it was the perfect size burger.
My mum went for the Baby Back Ribs which are served in a delicious tangy BBQ sauce. My Dad went for the St Louis Ribs which are a chunkier cut of the rib and he chose to have them served with dry rub which is how they come in America, he also had the Cheese and Jalapeño Cornbread on the side. Both ribs were fall off the bone finger licking good and my Dad used the yummy BBQ sauces that come on the table for dipping.
We ordered some of the Swine Fries to share as a side for all three of us. The Swine Fries come as a mixture of Skin on and Sweet Potato Fries served with Smoked Pork, Grilled Cheese, Chipotle Sour Cream, Spring Onion, Jalapeños and Salsa. I'm not a fan of Sweet Potato Fries so I had to do a bit of digging to find the Skin on Fries but all in all these fries were delicious and the toppings were perfect and really helped to fill me up.
This meal was everything I hoped it would be and more, it took me back to my holidays in America. They have really captured the real essense of an all American BBQ and I can't wait to go back and try some of the other items on the menu because it truely was a tough choice.
Reds True BBQ have various different locations and all info can be found on their website. I can't recommend this place enough for all you meat lovers out there!


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Acupuncture Eligibility
To be able to take the Acupuncture Examination, you must have successfully completed 100 hours of instruction in acupuncture before the application deadline. The acupuncture instruction must be taken at and/or recognized by:
- one of the U.S. or international chiropractic colleges whose students are currently eligible to take the NBCE examinations
- a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
In order to establish eligibility, you must complete one of the following:
- submit an NBCE application to the college from which you took acupuncture courses to obtain college authorization
- submit a letter from one of the NBCE-eligible chiropractic colleges, stating that you have completed 100 hours of acupuncture instruction
- submit a letter from an accredited college or university stating that you have completed 100 hours of acupuncture instruction
Although NBCE policy does not limit the number of times an examinee may retake the Acupuncture Examination prior to passing, some state licensing boards may place restrictions on how many times one can do so. For information about ACU retakes, contact the licensing board of the state in which you intend to practice.


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This month's Guest Post contributor faced the limitations of comparison and inadequacy to write this post. And it's a good one! I know you'll be blessed by Gayle's words as she speaks into your heart regarding her own determination for freedom.
FakeBooking: Living Real in a Social Media World
Mom, Aunt Donna and I all went to get pedicures last week. It was a special occasion. Actually, after pulling off my socks it appeared one could conclude it as a rare occasion! The only attention I had given my toes since October was a trimming. The French pedicure had nearly grown off—off, off and away! What remained on the quarter top portion on my great toe was chipped, somewhat discolored and left a residual white color even after the polish had been removed. Talk about embarrassing—when the pedicurist is filing the top of the toe in efforts to buff out that funky look.
I would certainly have never snapped a "before" pic of my little piggies to share with my social media friends and family. I do imagine the image along with the typical getting-a-pedicure caption would have acquired some comments. Like, "it's about time," or "how long has it been?" or "should you see a doctor for that?"
Oh, honestly, it may not have received the comments, because my social media people aren't social media trolls, but it would have at the least, created some similar thoughts. I know it seems unheard of, especially after the political social media funnels of the last couple weeks. Actually, I've been tempted to chime in a time or two, even wrote a blog post, but had to trash it. I call it a "funnel" because it appears to take social media's intention of connecting people in one direction. Down. And down really, really fast. People unfollow or defriend or step away from participating altogether. I'm not sure some "friends" would even acknowledge one another if they saw each other in the store after some of the exchanges I've read. But moving on….
Overall, people really do know how to keep negativity to themselves. We haven't forgotten Disney's classic film, Bambi and that sweet little rabbit who was working on keeping thoughts to himself. Yes, God bless Thumper! We all know the feeling, "if ya can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all."
Nevertheless, we tend to only share what we think would be well-received. Or what we're proud of. Those not-so-stellar realities in our life don't need to be showcased. I mean, how many times have we cropped dirty dishes out of the pic or tried to eliminate our kitchen's cracked grout from making the photo? I could go on. The pile of laundry, the busted fence pickets and falling braces—I know, sounds crazy but it happens around here. Ya know what else happens around here? Shattered light fixtures from soccer balls and basketballs. From the patio to the playroom we've got a few that have bit the dust. Then there's the challenge of avoiding the ongoing sheetrock repair! At the moment, and I figure it may not be a very extended one, but at the moment we have every area of sheetrock repaired and painted! Did you hear the angels sing?! It's a glorious thing!
Life is just life. And sharing it with others doesn't require perfection. I mean, you're probably gonna notice when The Meadows need to mow under the trampoline in a few of our backyard pool pictures. We just don't like moving that thing every time we mow. So it gets to looking a bit shabby. Or creepy. Like potential snake-home creepy. Now I've gone too far. Shared too much. Let me get back on track.
My approach to sharing socially is to follow Thumper's approach—only share, or say, what is nice. If I don't have anything nice, I just don't share. Which explains why there are occasional periods of no participation.
Even here on this blog, we've shared some un-pleasantries, but not until we have something to offer from it. A difficult season isn't for our misery, it's for our development. Seeking the Lord and gaining insight through the season creates a gift in us to share with others in the right time. Please Note: in the right time.
It's my heartbeat every reader who visits our online home will receive a little dose of inspiration, strength, joy and encouragement. Personally, some of life's moments drain those qualities from me. Like the challenging season with our daughter or the unexpected job loss with my husband. I couldn't write about those when they were unfolding. I had nothing good to give from it. But in time, the Lord turned those into trophies for His Kingdom and tokens of encouragement for us on earth. *check out Living in a Layoff or The Other Side of Failing
When we're scrolling Facebook, or Twitter or Instagram, or hanging out on LinkedIn, or browsing Pinterest, and any other social media site (cause I just can't account for or even know them all), let's remember that those are the highlight reels. We aren't sharing the behind-the-scenes. Not because someone is faking it, but because they may be in the waiting period—waiting for something good to come from it.
In honor of this post, I'm sharing my toes. Recently pedicured! I chose to go bare. No polish. First of all, I'm so grateful I have my feet, but I'm not a fan of the look. My yucky bone sticks out on my right ankle and my toes curl under. But nevertheless, here is something I wouldn't typically share—my little piggies. Overgrown-grass-under-the-trampoline pics coming soon (summer will be here before we know it)!
Ephesians 4:29 ESV Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
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Friday, 9 March 2012
Monthly Charity Stall
8 comments:
- iReneM said...
Well done, Kym. An impressive display as always.
Last years Mother's Day card for your Mum is lovely and so sadly special
- 9 March 2012 at 23:17
- Cheryl said...
beautiful card Hun,no wonder your mum loved it,great stall too hugs Cherylxx
- 10 March 2012 at 08:26
- Christine said...
Wow look at all those cards! Beautiful work! So sorry about your mum, but I bet she was so proud of you and your talent xx
- 10 March 2012 at 13:01
- Hazel said...
Hi Kym
What a wonderful card - I just love it - the colours and the image are just great - fantastic.
Take care
Hazel x
- 10 March 2012 at 19:34
- jo said...
Wow, your stall looks fab!Beautiful Mother's Day card and so special, too.
Jo x
- 10 March 2012 at 21:53
- Vee Cassidy said...
Your stall is impressive, Kym. So sorry about your mum. I also wanted to ask if you would come over to my blog when you get the chance? There is some news for you. Vee xx
- 11 March 2012 at 16:39
- Elaine said...
Wow what an impressive selection , you worked so hard . Lovely set up.
Hugs Elaine
- 11 March 2012 at 17:25
- Christine said...
I'd like to nominate you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Please look at my post for the details:
- 12 March 2012 at 07:16


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Holy Cow!!! This month has just flown by!! I can't believe that we have only one month left till your first birthday!!!
So this month I would say that you have officially started cruising! It has taken you so long! I thought you were going to skip it. Especially since you just love to try and stand on your own. The funny thing is with the whole cruising milestone is you don't really seem to like it all that much! You still would much rather crawl everywhere. We'll see if next month you will start to enjoy it more.
You have finally turned your sleeping habits around. You have been sleeping through the night most nights. Finally!!!!! Let's keep this going! A few nights you have woken up at 5am but luckily you will go back to sleep for a few hours which is so nice! It has been to get some regular sleep.
You and your sister are playing so much more together. It is just so sweet to hear you two laughing together. And for the most point there are very little tears involved. When there are a few tears it is often because your older sister gets a little too rough with you or steps on you for some reason. I have no idea why she suddenly decided to step on you; hopefully she gets over that soon.
I just can't get over how fast time has flown by! Next month you will be O-N-E! My sweet little baby is turning into a sweet little toddler!


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Recruitment is the first piece of the jigsaw in the research process. Just how does it works and why is it so difficult?
Recruitment, in a nutshell, is the act of finding real people who fit an abstract specification. As researchers, when we decide who the research participants should be, we know that who we exclude will be as important as who we include. The objectives of the project at hand will often suggest who we want to talk to. But what about the wider context and the fact that real people are never straightforward?
Its human nature to put our best face forward when asked questions about our selves and lifestyles. Behaviour is often a more accurate guide than asking people to identify with attitudes 90% of drivers think they are better than average. By asking them how many accidents theyve had, you can be the judge. The word participants is used deliberately, although the more common word is respondent. Participant conveys a more active, empowered role in the research process if people feel that their opinion matters, they are more inclined to give their time for research.
Broken down into its nuts and bolts, the recruitment process follows a series of familiar steps:
Agree sample specification (who we want to talk to) recommended by the researcher, in discussion with the client.
Create recruitment brief this details the sample specification, together with timings, and any suggestions for recruitment. It really helps recruiters to have a short synopsis of the project if they know why you want to talk to degree educated women with an interest in politics, theyll appreciate why they need to be reading Newsweek, not The Sun.
Create recruitment questionnaire (screener) this key document needs to turn the requirements specified in the recruitment brief to practical questions that ensure the participants match the criteria.
Participant profiles once recruitment is complete the agency will send a list of the participants and their specific criteria.
Speaking to the right people is clearly paramount, but as much as the demands of the research, we need to understand the task were demanding of recruiters. Unless the audience really is niche, its best to avoid being too specific, otherwise you end up looking for proverbial needles in haystacks. After all, how many people do you know who are aged between 25 and 35, drive a Vauxhall Astra, have a tertiary level education, dont reject advertising AND are available next Tuesday evening?
Getting started
So, who are you going to call? And where will you go for help? Some companies have in-house recruitment teams, but it is more common to outsource recruitment to specialist agencies, who in turn have a network of recruiters. There are two main types of recruitment agencies: traditional and database.
1. Traditional recruitment
Traditional recruitment originates from quantitative research: for quantitative interviewers in the 1960s standing on street corners, it was an easy crossover to administer qualitative recruitment questionnaires. The industry has flourished, with recruiters encouraged, in effect, to start their own database. Nowadays its rare to find recruiters on street corners networking tends to take place over the phone.
This method relies heavily on the individual recruiters. Theres no up-to-date information on how many there are, but recruiters across the UK co-ordinate with traditional agencies, so they are good for specific or rural locations. If you have a special request high earning participants, for instance traditional agencies may be the only way you will find these people.
The danger is that participants can be too local one person can only have so many contacts! The recruitment agency needs to ensure that within one study and even one group there are participants from more than one recruiter or the sample may be too representative of the individual recruiter.
The disadvantage is that the researcher is divorced from the recruiter. Debate rages in the industry about how to ensure the quality of traditional recruitment, with horror stories circulating of recruiters shoehorning participants into criteria. The temptation to use friends or participants whove been to research too many times, especially when people drop out at the last minute, must be hard to avoid. In practice, researchers get to know and trust good recruiters, but its simply not possible to do this in every town and country.
Some agencies offer a system of back-checking participants. Good communication and a sensible specification reduce the likelihood of recruiters being unable to find people who fit the original criteria.
2. Database recruitment
Although database recruitment in the UK is a new phenomenon currently there are only a few companies who offer it it is growing. The largest company now has over 77,000 potential participants.
The main advantage is that participants have bought into the research process. When a project comes up the computer scans the details of those who have agreed in principle to take part, selects those who fit the specification and sends invitations for further screening.
With a large database, it is possible to recruit a broad and diverse range of people. This method is also fast: the invitation and screening questions are carried out electronically and participants can log on in their own time. A booker then calls to confirm the interview, double-check all of the details given via the website and ask any questions that require judgement (for example, how articulate is the participant?)
The database is centrally maintained and updated. Database agencies, like individual recruiters, keep notes on participants who are particularly valuable. They can blacklist anyone who has intentionally given the wrong information, groupies who want to attend interviews on a regular basis. Most groupies are naïve they dont realise that there is a limit to useful attendance and ask to help with difficult quotas. Others are savvy, but this gives them away: normal members of the public do not use words like incentive or refer to samples or screening.
The limitations of database recruitment in the UK result from lack of coverage of the population. Database agencies can, with forward planning, recruit from new geographies, but they are not currently suited to small rural locations. The best coverage is in London, and major cities. Database members also tend to be more mainstream, and younger (due to the need to use the internet).
Data protection for participants
This conforms to Data protection law, while Market Research Society guidelines enshrine further obligations for researchers and clients. Participants have the right to refuse to allow their details to be passed on or to be re-contacted, so all databases have to obtain permission to store their details.
Lists of participants details now have surnames and telephone numbers routinely removed before being passed on to clients, who must be made aware that they have access only to questionnaire answers they need to know in order to contextualise an individuals response, and that these details cannot be passed on to anyone else.
The popularity of ethnographic research presents new challenges for recruitment the illustrative use of video and photography requires participants to be open to their visual material being used in commercial organisations. A positive, honest relationship between researchers and participants, mediated by recruiters, is essential to ensure people are willing and comfortable to take part in todays research.
This article was jointly authored by Chloe Salmon and Tanya Savage
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Questionnaire measures - 10 key personality factors, including assessment within the following areas:-
· Relating
· Adaptability
· Pressure
· Organised
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Instead of asking for a completed project, please search CiteHr where some projects are attached. Then do a literature survey and formulate your aim and objectives for the research (in consultation with the host organisation). You also need a conceptual framework for that. Decide what hypotheses you want to test.
If you have not done any of the above essential preparation for conducting a project, I would advise you to please do so and then pose a precise question.
Please see my post on Research Methodology (Ppt slides attached) at https://www.citehr.com/106849-research-projects.html and Author Workshops at http://citehr.com <link updated to site home> ( Search On Cite | Search On Google ) and my post at <link no longer exists - removed>
I am not sure if you have read any literature on questionnaire design. If not, go to questionnaire design + guidelines - Google Search= Also see http://citehr.com <link updated to site home> where an MBA project is attached as an example.
A Post by Prodcons also has information on Research Methodology.
Also view and digest the message that ahujamamamia posted at citehr https://www.citehr.com/169377-marble-story.html Try to become the marble statue rather than the tile.
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On Saturday I went to the 14th annual Georgia Strawberry Festival with my husband, we enjoyed the parade and crafts, but most of all, the strawberries! They were so sweet and juicey!!
I love the Strawberry in the parade, he was so cute!
and the soldiers that was honored!
when we got home, (oops, wrong picture). This is the strawberry scones and tea we had for breakfast on Sunday morning before going to church.
We had strawberry cake with cream and strawberry tea for an afternoon snack!
again in the afternoon, we just had to have more, they were so good!
and there is still more so maybe today we can enjoy them again, did I say that I love strawberries!
Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Children's children are the crown of old men,
and the glory of children are their fathers.
Ptoverbs 17:6
One of my most valued blessings are my children, I am blessed with three girls and they are supportive
and very loving. Today my daughter is coming for a visit, as she does one day every week. We
live only 30 miles apart but don't get to see each other often enough as she has two children that are
active in sports and other activities and it keeps her busy. She enjoys gardening like I do and we
love to share plants and ideas for our yards.
Enjoy this Day!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
This morning I felt a little "Fruity" so I used my Cherry Blossom Teacup my daughter gave me.
With my " Cherry Blossom" I had "Strawberry Kiwi" Tea, with "Apricot preserves."
Don't you just love the Teacup and saucer! I do. Now I am set for the day!!
With my " Cherry Blossom" I had "Strawberry Kiwi" Tea, with "Apricot preserves."
Don't you just love the Teacup and saucer! I do. Now I am set for the day!!
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Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth- Buddha
As we the people come to realize and celebrate the power and accessibility of good information we face the unprecedented fact that information, this nation's uniquely renewable resource, has been brutally weaponized.
Not that anyone needs more evidence, this piece in the NYT tells the story with clarity – and a flair. (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/06/23/opinion/trumps-lies.html?_r=1) Wired also offers a fresh analysis of the basics in this recent article: https://www.wired.com/story/president-trumps-lies-and-untruths/?mbid=nl_7217_p1&CNDID=44690478
And yet the fact is that the forefathers created this democracy on the fundamental premise that we the people are thoughtful, informed, educated and oriented to search for truth. Today's clash between truths and alternative facts is cataclysmic. The good news is that the torrent of alternative facts does not drown but inspires truth seekers to resist in creative and wondrous ways.
The fact that Congress is even now taking steps to unlock the work of the Congressional Research Service is a case in point. ( https://marytreacy.wordpress.com/2017/07/02/congress-moves-to critical-research/) In ways too diverse and numerous to describe concerned individuals and organizations are "taking arms" to resist prevarication. Some related stories.
- For an understandable overview of digital record keeping start with Don DeLoach's article published recently in ELGL. "Archiving Public Sector E-Communications" counters the widely-held assumption that public records not retained are exempt from open records laws. (http://elgl.org/2017/06/12/archiving-public-sector-e-communications/)
- Daniel I. Weiner and Lawrence Norden at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law take a legalistic approach in their recent article entitled "Presidential Transparency: Beyond Tax returns" (https://www.brennancenter.org/analysis/presidential-transparency-beyond-tax-returns) Their scholarly essay suggests a number of remedial steps that might be taken to right the ship of truth. The authors conclude "while not erasing otherwise unaddressed ethical problems, more transparency would at least help mitigate the resulting harms by allowing the public to act as a check on self-interested government decision-making."
- If you go for the granular follow the presidential tweets here: http://www.trumptwitterarchive.com. Follow up with a digital tour of "The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library": https://www.forbes.com/sites/russespinoza/2017/06/18/donald-j-trump-presidential-twitter-library-a-smash-for-the-daily-show/#710e1df96e0c
- This handy guide may help fill in the blanks: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/06/donald-trump-conflicts-of-interests/508382/
Clearly, this nation faces an unprecedented challenge. Instinctively we assume that the rules of logic prevail. It helps to face the harsh reality of the dilemma, to rethink the very nature of prevarication. Consider this thoughtful article: https://www.wired.com/story/president-trumps-lies-and-untruths/?mbid=nl_7217_p1&CNDID=44690478
One creative – and mind-expanding — approach is to view reality through a different lens, that of the artist. A good prompt to refocus the observational lens can be is this article published in Hyperallergic.( https://hyperallergic.com/387008/the-trump-regime/) To peer with greater depth into the creative imaginations of several contemporary artists explore this digital display: https://hyperallergic.com/tag/drawing-in-a-time-of-fear-lies/
The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others – Fyodor Dostoevsky


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Archive for the 'kids' crafts' tag
July 24th, 2014 at 10:27 am
Fun Summer Crafts for Kids
By Liz
When school is out during the summer, it's the perfect time to ready a list of crafts that will allow your kids having fun and being creative! Some of these crafts can be made from materials found in the great outdoors…have an adventure with your little one to collect the items before you make it. You can also make it educational by using it as a way to teach your kids about animals and nature.
Sandpaper Starfish from Meet the Dubiens
Paper Plate Tropical Fish from Crafts By Amanda
Nature Collage Suncatcher from Hands On As We Grow
Turtle Herb Planters from Reading Confetti
Tissue Paper Fish Bowl Lanterns from Juggling With Kids
Beaded Wind Chimes from First Palette
Glow-In-The-Dark Hanging Jellyfish from Craftiments
Seashell Turtle from The Chirping Moms
Hand and Foot Print Lobster from Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs by Crafts By Amanda
June 9th, 2014 at 9:08 am
Handmade Father's Day Cards
By Kim Ross
Father's Day is a great day for your kids to show everyone how much they appreciate what their Dad does for them. A simple but special treat for Dad is a handmade card. Below are some examples of everything from printables to handprints, and even specially cut cards. Your little one will enjoy being creative, and Dad will love a card lovingly created by them.
Another great option is a tie card. Fold a sheet of paper in half cut into the shape of a tie. Decorate that tie and have dad "wear" it for his special day.
March 13th, 2014 at 4:25 pm
St. Patrick's Day Fun
By Liz
You don't have to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick's Day! It's an excuse to have some fun with the kids…make some treats, do some crafts, maybe watch a parade. Dress up in your best green gear and check out this list of St. Patrick's Day fun!
Green Ombre Rice Krispy Treats
Pot 'O Gold Rainbow Fruit Platter
St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt
Hanging Rainbow Pot 'O Gold Craft
Fingerprint Rainbow Pot 'O Gold Craft
January 17th, 2013 at 5:00 am
Kids' Winter Crafts
By Lori
Are the kids tired of the snow yet? Have them enjoy winter with some of these fun craft projects. Even you can join in on the fun!
Most of us probably made one of these in our childhood, but that doesn't mean it's no longer a fun craft!
This one is interesting because your child designs the snowman based on how they answer certain questions. If you have multiple kids, they may all get different results!
This project can easily fill an hour or two of time and can be enjoyed by kids of all ages.
Not only will your kids enjoy putting together this fun and easy craft, you'll also be helping the birds who don't fly south for the winter!
Who doesn't love to color? Even you're probably thinking about picking up a crayon right now!
Do you have any winter crafts you would like to share?


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Certified since 1993 (ISO 9001), Dental Art got in 2004 the quality certification UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 (vision 2000), according to the more complete relevant standard. The certification has been issued by TÜV Italia.
How was the certification ISO 9000 born?
In 1987 the International Standard Organization issued a set of standards – called ISO 9000 - to standardize the exchange of goods and services throughout the world.
ISO 9000 standards mainly outline the qualitative aspects of such exchange and indicate a company how it has to work in order to guarantee a constant level of quality and satisfy the needs of its own customers.
Also Italy, together with the E.C. is a ISO member and takes care about translating the ISO 9000 standard.


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Title: Our December (The Making of a Man #1)
Author: Diane Adams
Buy link: Amazon.com (Second Edition)
Publisher: Love Lane Books
Genre: Contemporary M/M, Young Adult
Length: Novella (115 PDF pages)
Rating: 3.75 stars out of 5
Summary Review: A sweet love story but I thought it lacked excitement because the protagonists spent too little time together for the chemistry between them to really jell.
Sometimes two people fit together so well it seems their love was preordained, as if every step taken led inevitably to a happy ending. Deeply in love, Jared and Alex are such a couple, but the path to true and lasting love is rarely smooth. At 15 being gay isn't the best thing that ever happened to a guy. In fact, Alex Ross thinks it's down right scary. Then he meets 20 year old construction worker Jared Douglas, and Alex starts to think the gay thing might not be so bad after all.
The attraction between them is intense, but mindful of Alex's age Jared is determined to keep the sparks from igniting. The stress of controlling his feelings makes it almost a relief when Alex's father ships him off to prep school. Jared expects Alex to forget him and find a boy friend his own age; he doesn't anticipate how much it will hurt. When Alex comes home for Christmas, just turned 16 with his heart on his sleeve, Jared knows he can't continue to keep everything he feels a secret.
The Making of a Man Series
The story starts out with the two main characters in their thirties, after having been together for 14 years. The rest of the romance is told through flashbacks from when Alex and Jared first met. Alex was 15 at the time and Jared 20, and the 5 year age difference between them is the main plot of the story since Alex was underage. Jared owned his construction company which he inherited when his father died suddenly and he had to leave university in order to support his mother. Obviously he had to work long hours to build up his business reputation and at first the job was pretty tough. Then he met Alex and his friend Clark on one of his projects and lost his heart to the then 15 year old. The next couple of months explored their feelings for each other while Alex tried to understand what was happening to his hormones. His sidekick and best friend Clark was always with him so Alex and Jared spent very little time together as a couple which was exactly what Jared wanted since he tried to remove temptation by keeping Alex as far away from him as he could. Matters came to a head when Alex's father realized that his son was gay and in love with Jared, and he knew what could happen if they remained in close proximity, so he sent Alex away to an out of state school.
While there is a lot to recommend this story, including two protagonists that you will probably fall in love with, I thought that this book lacked excitement because Alex and Jared spent so much time apart. Our December should have been labeled as a young adult romance because so much of the time is spent with Alex and his best friend Clark engaging in juvenile shenanigans. Clark's face time in the story was as much as, if not more than Alex who was away at school for part of the time, and Clark practically attached himself to Jared's hip to keep him company during Alex's absence. While he was nice enough I really would have preferred it if there were more scenes between Alex and Jared. I also had a concern with the many POV's in the book, including that of Alex's mother who really had no role in the book other than being kept in the dark about Alex's sexual orientation.
The problem with a romance like this is there is such a significant disparity in the maturity level between 15 and 20 that the characters' perspectives are worlds apart. There were lots of 'fillers' in the story such as Alex and Clark horsing around, which is normal for boys their age but I found it quite boring in a romance, and some scenes between them seemed unnecessary and juvenile although age appropriate. This shifted the emphasis in the story from Alex and Jared and focused on the antics of the two friends.
I thought that the characters were a bit underdeveloped as we didn't get to see Alex's evolution and coming out. When he left he was still struggling with his sexuality even though he knew he had strong feelings for Jared, but he was ambivalent about girls. Also we don't know much about Jared's coming out which was barely touched on. The story starts with the two characters at 30 and 35 respectively, flashes back to Alex and Jared at 15 and 20, Alex just turning 16, and then back to them in present day.
The writing was quite good and I liked Alex's father who just wanted to do what was best for his son. As the father of a 15 year old in love with a man 5 years his senior I thought his attitude was unusual. He admired Jared's integrity and recognized that he would have a stabilizing influence on Alex and would not take advantage of his extreme youth but temptation would always be present while they were in the same location.
Most of the book covered the period in Alex's and Jared's lives when Alex was 15, trying to find his way in the world and decide whether he was gay or straight and going through the usual teenage angst. In addition, Clark who was a major player in the story, was with them most of the time so Jared's and Alex's relationship was not developed fully.
There was a little frotting in the book and oral sex at the end so if you're looking for an erotic romance with lots of sex this may not be the book for you. On the other hand if you want to read a sweet romance you will really like Our December, which is sort of a coming of age mixed in with a bit of romance that's a cute light read, and I think you will enjoy it. This book is listed as Book 1 so I'm assuming it's part of a series and we'll see Jared and Alex again because their romance seems unfinished to me. On the plus side Diane Adams is quite a good writer and the characters will grow on you.


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Like many other indie authors, I got my start writing fan fiction. Writing has always been a part of my life, however. I wrote my first "novel" in 5th grade when I wanted to be a marine biologist. This career choice was short lived; Judy Blume's Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself scared me away from oceans forever, so I wrote about them instead. Mutation in the Sea told the story of twin siblings who, like a Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery, solved cases that even the most astute police officer couldn't decipher.
Today, I'm a historian with a passion for fiction. Some of the best-loved lesbian pulp fiction novels from the 1950s and 1960s inspired me to write my own stories - works like Claire Morgan's The Price of Salt, and Anne Bannon's "Beebo Brinker" series. I understand the long tradition of romance fiction and its importance in the lives of women readers.
I write stories filled with angst, miscommunication, and the struggle to balance love and an ambitious career. My characters are not without their flaws, but despite these imperfections, they ultimately find their own happy endings.
You can follow me on Twitter (@ElizaLentzski) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/elizalentzski) for more information and exclusive sneak peeks of my upcoming novels.
Podcast interview with Clare Lydon of The Lesbian Book Club - June 2015
Guest blog at Women and Words with Nica Curt, "Collaboration, Co-writing, and How Not to Kill Each Other" - October 2014
Author Spotlight for Drained: The Lucid with Nica Curt - September 2014
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NGC2024 The Flame Nebula taken with SPC900NCPosted by XTSee on 16th October , 2011
Many times I have tried to view the Flame Nebula by eye with my Orion XT10i Dobsonian, but without success (I keep thinking "It must be there, surely I should be able to see it!?").
In professional photographs The Flame looks reasonably bright when compared to very faint nebula like the Horsehead, and it doesn't look that much fainter than parts of the great Orion Nebula (M42), which I can easily observe with the XT10i.
So when I recently got my C6-SGT SCT telescope working with my SPC900NC webcam I thought it would be interesting to see if it was sensitive enough to capture The Flame, and below you can see the result.
The Flame Nebula (NGC 2024) is an emission nebula in the constellation Orion. It is about 900 to 1,500 light-years away. The bright star Alnitak (ζ Ori), which is the easternmost star in Orion's Belt, shines energetic ultraviolet light into the Flame and this ejects electrons away from the great clouds of hydrogen gas that reside there. The glow results when the electrons and ionized hydrogen recombine. Dark gas and dust lies in front of the bright part of the nebula which causes the dark network that appears in the center of the glowing gas.
Click the picture for a larger version, then hit Back when done.
Out of interest I have tried Googling for images of The Flame that other amateurs might have taken using an SPC900NC, but generally all results I have found are where people are using this webcam only for auto-guiding on a bright star, and instead have used a DSLR or expensive CCD camera for the actual image. Of course their images are superior in quality, but I would be interested to know whether anyone else has captured the Flame with an SPC900NC?
The image shown above was created from just 6 x 2 minute exposures (plus darks, flat and bias frames) stacked, aligned and post-processed in Nebulosity, and then the detail teased out using Photoshop.
I didn't fancy trying to take many more exposures as this was simply a test to see whether the long exposures with my modified webcam would show anything at all, but when I could just make out the wispy detail (against a background of skyglow), in a single 120sec exposure, I thought it worth a quick try to see how stacking and processing could enhance the basic image. I expect the f/3.3 Meade focal reducer helped bring in more light for the photograph.
Overall I am very pleased that I have managed to image NGC2024, and this proves that it is possible to get satisfying results from such a humble webcam! Of course bringing out the nebula severely over-exposes Alnitak.
150mm C6-SGT with f/3.3 Meade Focal Reducer, SPC900NC/LX (640×480) and WxAstrocapture, unguided
6×120s lights, darks-bias, flats-bias, Nebulosity, Photoshop (Starspikes Pro plugin)


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Verizon Wireless has announced its latest addition to its mobile broadband modems called the USB760 Micro modem. The modem is available to purchase and comes from Novatel Wireless. The pocket-sized modem runs on the Verizon EVDO Rev A service and will be in stores on December 1st.
The modem offers up 8GB of storage with a microSD card slot for carrying documents and backing up data. The software needed for the modem to operate is stored on the modem allowing installation on Mac and Windows systems without a CD. Pricing for the modem will be $99.99 after a $50 rebate and new agreement.
Verizon promises speeds of 600Kbps to 1.4Mbps download and upload speeds from 500 to 800 Kbps. The biggest catch to the modem is the data plans. The low cost plans have low bandwidth caps of only 50MB on the $39.99 monthly plan and 5GB on the $59.99 monthly plan. Stream a few flick from Netflix or download say a new NVIDIA driver package and you have killed your monthly usage in one go.
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If you've booked an airline ticket recently, then you already know about its bizarre, counterintuitive rules. A round-trip ticket costs less than a one-way ticket. Change fees can be higher than the fare. Your miles don't even belong to you.
Travel agent Al Hess immortalized this absurdity in the classic If airlines sold paint essay more than two decades ago, and it continues to inspire others.
One of them is reader Bill Knecht, who imagines what would happen if airlines ran a restaurant.
One Friday evening, a couple arrives at a restaurant for dinner. They go up to the host at the front.
Man: "Hello, we are the Carters and we have a 7 p.m. reservation."
Host: "Hello. Welcome to United Delta American Restaurant. We are running a little behind tonight, so we anticipate that we can seat you around 9 p.m."
Man: "What? A two-hour delay? Why?"
Host: "No one seems to know. These things happen. If you like, have a seat over there in the waiting area and we'll call you when your table is ready."
Man: "I can't believe this. We should just leave and find somewhere else, but at this hour on Friday that could take forever. OK, we'll wait."
Host: "Very good, sir. Please follow me." He leads the couple to a loud, crowded room with uncomfortable chairs. Half the people are talking loudly on their cell phones. Noisy children are running around everywhere. In the corner there are vending machines selling soft drinks and snacks.
Finally, about 9:15 the host comes in and says their table is ready. He leads the couple into another crowded, noisy room and directs them to a small wooden picnic table that already has six people sitting at it, including one crying baby and two obnoxious children. There are two very narrow spots on the bench seats that adults might be able to squeeze into.
Man: "What in the hell is this? You can't expect us to sit here and try to have dinner! This is our anniversary and we expected much better than this!"
Host: "This is our Standard Economy Class seating. Anyone who books a reservation with us receives this class in order to save money. It's for your own benefit. But if you prefer, we have other options available. If you would like additional legroom, we can move you up to a Preferred Economy Class table for only $50. If you want a table with fewer people, you can upgrade to a Business Class table, which has larger seats and only two other people there. That would only be $100 more."
Man: "Are you out of your mind? This is our anniversary. We want a decent-sized private table in a quiet room!"
Host: "Excellent choice, sir. That is our First Class seating. I believe we have such a table available."
Man: "How much more does it cost?"
Host: "I can't give you an exact dollar amount. We just triple the cost of your meal, including drinks and wine. But it cannot be less than an additional $250."
Man: "Why am I not surprised? You might as well put on a mask and point a gun at me. Let's go."
Host: "As you wish, sir. I think you both will be very happy with your choice." He leads the couple to their table. "Your waiter will be with you soon."
The couple sits down at the table and notices that there is nothing at all on it. No menus, no plates, no silverware, nothing. Eventually a waiter appears. He says hello and hands each one of them an electronic device resembling a tablet computer. It says MENU at the top of the screen.
Man: "Wow, this is the first time I have ever seen menus in electronic form instead of printed on paper. Nice idea. It gives you a lot of flexibility to change the menu as needed." Then he started reading the menu. "Man, these prices are really expensive. This is a lot more than we are used to paying when we eat out."
Waiter: "Yes, sir. You see, the prices are flexible, not fixed. First of all, you are here at prime time, when demand is heaviest. If you were here for dinner at, say, 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the prices would be much less."
Woman: "That's insane! No one eats dinner at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday!"
Waiter: "Precisely. Demand is much lower then, so the prices are lower. Also, the prices are lower if you see them several weeks before your dinner reservation. They rise consistently as you get closer to the date and time of your reservation. You are seeing them at the time of your reservation, so they are maximized."
Woman: "What do you mean if we see them several weeks in advance? How can we do that, and even if we could, how could that possibly affect the prices that we actually pay?"
Waiter: "Well, it's not just seeing the prices. To see them, just go to our website. There you can see our menu. Then you enter the date and time you expect to have dinner, and the prices will appear. But please understand that those prices are not fixed. If you go back and look later, the prices could be different. It all depends on how many other people are doing the same thing. Again, supply and demand."
Woman: "So you're telling me that ten different people could consume exactly the same food and drink at exactly the same date and time, and all ten could pay a different price for the same meal? And who determines how the prices change and when?"
Waiter: "Yes ma'am. It's rare that different people pay the same price for the same meal. I'm told that prices are determined by a whole bunch of computers that constantly recalculate the prices based on fluctuating supply and demand.
But I'll give you some advice on how to get the absolute best prices for yourself and save the most money. When you decide to make a reservation to dine here, go to our web site as far in advance as you can, at least six weeks beforehand. Scan the menu, including the wine list, and decide exactly what you are going to have. Add all those choices to your shopping cart and we'll calculate the total bill.
Then just use a credit card to pay the bill. That will lock in the total price and give you great savings!"
Woman: "You've got to be joking. How can anyone know exactly what they want to eat or drink six weeks or more in advance? And what if we arrive at the restaurant and decide that we want to change our order? Or we want to change the date and time of the reservation, or cancel it entirely? How do we get our money back?"
Waiter: "Oh, you can't change your order. The reason you got such a low price is that the order is locked in. You can change the date or time of your reservation, but if you do that there is a $99 service charge. And if you cancel the reservation, you forfeit the entire amount that you paid. We don't do refunds."
Woman: "That is the most outrageous thing I've ever heard! No one could possibly treat their customers like this and stay in business. I feel like I'm in the middle of a bad dream. Bring us a couple of very strong martinis!"
Waiter: "Certainly, ma'am. While we're fixing your drinks, I suggest you click on the "extras" link so you can decide if you want plates, utensils, and napkins with your food."
Man: "What in the hell are you talking about now? Of course we want plates, utensils, and napkins. Are you nuts?"
Waiter: "Your Standard Economy Class meal is not served on plates. It's our way of providing you with the maximum amount of cost savings. We put the food on sheets of wax paper. With that each of you also gets a small white plastic spoon, knife and fork, plus a small cocktail-size paper napkin, all at no extra charge.
But many of our customers choose to upgrade, and the choices can be found when you click the "extras" link. For example, if you want plates, you can choose a small 8-1/2 inch diameter paper plate for only $5.50 per person. Or go for the dinner-size paper plate for only $12.50 each. Most customers select the dinner-size porcelain plate for only $18 each. If you are really going fancy, get the china plates for $30 per person.
Then the cutlery. A larger, more durable plastic spoon, knife and fork are available for just $6 per person. If you prefer metal cutlery, that's $15 per person.
And finally, the napkins. You can upgrade to a dinner-size paper napkin for just $4.50 per person, or get a cloth napkin for $11 per person. Best of all, on our web site you'll see options to bundle the upgrades and save as much as $2 each! I can tell you that bundling has become very, very popular. So while I get your drinks, just make your upgrade choices and put them in your shopping cart."
At this point, the man and woman are just staring at him with their mouths hanging open. They are in complete shock. The waiter goes off to get their drinks. While he's gone, the couple recovers enough to enter their choices for the meal, wine and extras. After they finish doing that, the tablet displays the total bill and asks for a credit card number to pay for everything. At that moment the waiter returns with their drinks.
Man: "So we have to pay for everything in advance? And what's this 25 percent tip that it added to the bill?"
Waiter: "You have to pay for everything before I can bring it out. That's just the rule. And the 25 percent tip is for excellent customer service!"
Are you laughing — or crying? Maybe a little of both.
Me too.
Thank you, Bill Knecht, for updating this classic story. If you have an opinion about his story, please feel free to contact him directly.
And to the airline apologists reading this, I have just one thing to say: Yes, this is what it looks like to the rest of us.


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Toonen Properties has been transforming the way Northeast Wisconsin thinks about apartment living since 1983. But, the Toonen journey begins well before that, as a dream of founder Bob Toonen who boldly started to build from nothing, learning as he went and propelled by the belief that his residents' happiness would ultimately lead to success.
While working toward a business major in college, Bob realized his passion was in real estate. In an effort to learn and discover the industry, Bob obtained a real estate license and accepted a position at a Green Bay real estate office. Although the youngest broker in the company, Bob excelled at his position, becoming one of the leading producers at the firm. After some frugal saving, Bob was able to purchase his first rental property, a small two-family home on Green Bay's west side. That initial investment soon led to the purchase of four more two-family homes, which proved to be the catalyst to designing and constructing an eight-unit apartment building. In 1983, Bob's dream became a reality.
Starting with his original design, Bob expanded on his vision, creating something that his own parents could be proud to call home when they eventually decided to move into a rental property. This updated design, featuring large open spaces, huge amounts of storage, and luxury-style kitchens, led to the development of Cedar Lake Apartments. This was the first of many properties with a style that would become universally recognizable as a Toonen property. The true spirit of Cedar Lake was not in the mortar and brick, but in the amazing level of service provided for the residents and the beautiful resort-style grounds on which the complex stands.
From the beginning, Bob was determined to make his properties special and better than what people and communities were used to in apartment living. He did so by focusing on service and making a conscious effort to show respect to his customers in every way possible. Bob maintained the properties himself, making a point to know each resident by name, taking care of problems quickly, and keeping the grounds perfectly manicured. This unprecedented level of respect and attention to detail quickly earned Bob and Toonen Properties an unparalleled reputation for quality and high standards.
Today, with 16 properties in Northeast Wisconsin, Toonen Properties is considered to be the standard of resort-style apartment living. With a keen knowledge of the intricacies of area life and neighborhoods, Toonen Properties hand picks the locations of their properties, crafts the most luxurious buildings in the region, and pampers the grounds of these properties to perfection.
Most Toonen properties have swimming and fishing lakes for residents to enjoy, gorgeous gathering spaces, and resident activities and perks. All properties have the same superb standard of customer service that Bob Toonen envisioned in 1983. Toonen residences are not simply apartment complexes; they are communities built around a sense of place, gorgeous living spaces, and a great deal of local pride.


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Taito Station/ a game center where you can enjoy crane games.
Taito Station is one of the largest game centers in Akihabara and is only about 3 minutes away by walking from Akihabara Station. The building is decorated with a red billboard with a famous game character from"Space Invaders" on it, and the store entrance is also pretty large so you will be able to see it easily. Taito Station Akihabara consists of 6 floors, which include all kinds of games and photo sticker booths. You will definitely enjoy your visit here!
1st and 2nd Floor: Crane game machines
The 1st and 2nd floor are floors for crane games. There are many kinds of dolls and anime character goods and figures for you to choose and take the challenge. You can really enjoy your time trying to pick up your favorite anime figures in the crane games. Let me tell you that everything seems easier once you learn the trick. You can ask the staff about the tricks for crane games. There is also a crane game for a limited edition of a popular character figure, which is dressed up in Taito Station`s staff costumes!(Products are different depending on season.) So don`t miss it!
You can also buy an exclusive product of Taito Station, an eco-friendly reusable shopping bag printed with a design of Taito`s "SPACE INVADERS" character from an automated selling machine on the 1st and 2nd floor.
Furthermore, when you take the elevator to the 2nd floor, you will find a private Karaoke box called Choi KARA. It is quite rare to be able to sing Karaoke alone inside the game center, but you might enjoy a unique experience here! By the way, don`t worry that others will overhear your singing though because Choi Kara is soundproof.
There is also an ATM on the 1st floor, which supports international money transfer services. You won`t have to worry about shortage of money when you play games here!
3rd and 4th Floor: Arcade game machines
A large variety of arcade games are on the 3rd and 4th floor. You will find both new and old games here. If you had heard of popular games of the old times such as Mario, Street Fighters and Bomberman, you might want to relive your childhood here on the 4th floor because there are many arcade gaming machines of those old games here.
There is a punching game machine on the 3rd floor, a product manufactured by Taito. You can try the game and punch with all you have got to relieve your stress or to test your own power!
5th Floor: Music game machines
On the 5th floor, you will find various kinds of music game machines. This floor is usually crowded with gamers and filled with loud music from the machines. If you come here, you might want to try a music game machine produced by Taito called "Groove Coaster EX" (also known as "RHYTHMVADERS"). I`m sure you will have fun playing this game!
B1 Floor: Photo booths/ cosplay
Lastly, on the B1 floor, you will find many photo sticker booths. There is also a women-only zone here. The special thing about photo sticker booths at Taito Station Akihabara is that you can borrow and put on anime or cosplay costumes for FREE! You can dress up as a maid, as Japanese idol called AKB48, or as your favorite anime character. There are many cloth choices for you to choose. You can enjoy taking snap photos and making photo stickers of your friends and yourself here.
Taito Station is a good choice to visit for both gamers and non-gamers! You can play around here with either your friends or families.
The staffs only speak Japanese but you can use gestures to communicate with them.
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Business hours: 10:00~24:00 everyday
Tel: 03-5289-8445
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DENVER – Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Konowalchuk retired Friday after tests showed he has a disease that can lead to irregular heart rhythms."After a complete evaluation from a number of different physicians and experts associated with this condition, we decided that this was the best and only alternative for me," Konowalchuk said in a written statement."As much as I'll miss the game of hockey and all that it's provided for my family and I, my health was the number one priority."The team said the 33-year-old Konowalchuk has Long QT Syndrome, a genetic disease involving electrical conduction that can lead to irregular heart rhythms.Team captain Joe Sakic said Konowalchuk's retirement was hard to believe after the work he invested in getting ready for the season."On the other hand, it's better to find it now. Safety comes first and your family comes first and it is a decision we support and respect," he said.Sakic said many of Konowalchuk's teammates knew he was undergoing tests but did not expect such a drastic outcome."We had seen him work out and work hard," winger Ian Laperriere said. "We were holding out hope he would play."Laperriere said Konowalchuk would be missed. "He was good to the team on and off the ice," he said.Defenseman John-Michael Liles said teammates understood Konowalchuk's move."I don't think anybody disagrees with his decision," he said. "He has to think about himself and the well-being of his family. We want him to live a long and healthy life."Konowalchuk had 171 goals and 225 assists in 790 games over 13 seasons. He had 52 playoff appearances, with nine goals and 12 assists. He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in 1991 and acquired by the Avalanche in 2003.The Avalanche also said forward Brad May would be out four to six months after reconstructive shoulder surgery Thursday. May was injured in a preseason game Monday."It was a freakish injury," coach Joel Quenneville said. "He brought us grit and toughness and now someone else is going to have to step up and provide it."
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This is a great write up by IBCrazy's VAS website. If you want more information check out his website as it contains a wealth of great information!
Circular polarization:
Circular polarization is used by NASA and many HAMs to communicate with satellites that orbit the Earth as the orientation of the satellite is consistently changing. This is very similar to an FPV aircraft in flight. Circular polarization has two distinct advantages: it rejects multipath interference (which is the most common reason for video issues), and does not lose polarization when a plane banks to turn. If you are having trouble with video scrambling or random drop outs, this is likely due to multipath interference. MULTIPATHING IS NOT FUZZ IN THE VIDEO! MUTIPATHING IS SCRAMBLING OR SUDDEN DROP OUTS!
When to use circular polarization:
- When where your base station is near (within 100 feet) of large structures such as houses or buildings
- When standing on a porch or deck of a house or apartment or other building
- When stunt flying
- When flying behind trees and objects
- When doing low altitude flying
- When flying very high altitude (with a directional antenna)
Linear polarization:
Linear polarization is very common and is the easiest to implement. It is capable of longer range than circular polarization, but is more susceptible to multipathing. The range advantage is seldom realized due to multipath interference. The antennas tend to be more compact and easier to build (as well as cheaper to buy).
When to use linear polarization:
- When flying out in the open with no structures nearby
- When flying planes that do not bank sharply
- When going for long distance runs
- When standing on top of a hill or mountain
- Where antenna compactness is needed


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A row has flared up again over Spark's attempts to encourage broadband customers on to its own wireless network, and off Chorus' copper broadband network which Spark resells.
Network company Chorus paid for broadband testing company TrueNet to install Spark Wireless Broadband in 40 homes, half of which were in Auckland, explaining it wanted to see how Chorus' products "stacked up against the competition".
TrueNet managing director John Butt said its study indicated the performance of Spark Wireless Broadband varied considerably, often by time of day, and was "more comparable" to slower copper broadband connections and "considerably slower" than the fastest type of copper connection, VDSL.


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If you had to replace your Social Security income, how much would you need? It's probably more than you think.
The fact is, the income you receive from Social Security may deserve more respect. For all the years that I've helped folks with retirement planning, Social Security income is the only income stream that I've seen with the following attributes:
- It's adjusted almost every year for inflation
- It's not 100% taxable
- It's backed by the US Government
- It will pay you for as long as you live
That's a long string of benefits for one income source. But back to the question; how much would you need to replace your benefit?
The average benefit for a retired worker is $15,528 per year. For a couple, the average is $24,576.
For our exercise let's assume that you are single. You walk into my office and say, "Devin, I need to receive $15,528 per year in income. How much do I need to invest to get that income?"
After I'd explained that there were multiple methods to obtain that income, I would tell you that it ultimately comes down to one choice.
Do you want money left at your death?
Option #1
If yes, we'd look at investing in a portfolio with a safe withdrawal rate. Somewhere around a 4% annual distribution rate. While this strategy certainly would not have the guarantees attached that come with Social Security, it should last for your lifetime and have assets left over at your death. The investment amount needed for this strategy? $388,200. For a couple, it would be $614,400.
This strategy, while historically sound, still has multiple risks associated that Social Security does not. Market risk and interest rate risk are two of the most obvious risks.
Option #2
If you didn't really care about having assets left at your death, you could simply purchase an immediate annuity. This is the closest you would come to reconstructing your Social Security income. These work very much like a pension. With an immediate annuity you give an insurance company a lump sum of cash in return for regular income payments until you die. You could also set this up jointly to pay a benefit to your spouse if you die early. The investment amount needed for this strategy? Somewhere around $230,000 for a single life expectancy. For a joint case, it would be around $410,000.
It should be noted that the last scenario is based around using an insurance product. The premium amount needed could change based on age, interest rates, residency states and a variety of other factors.
Either way, it's pretty clear that Social Security income is valuable and not easily replaced. That's why I still find it so strange that many in my industry still downplay the role of Social Security in your retirement income analysis. Bear this in mind when talking to a financial advisor/planner. If they don't want to give you specific advice on a stream of income with this value, it may be time to look for a new advisor.