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July 2016
Premier League club's marketing appeal
The 2016/2017 Premier League football season is vastly approaching and many of our favourite teams have new commercial sponsors and partners. We decided to have a look at the colossal amount of money these global brands spend on such marketing activity. Just last week Richard Branson's Virgin Money teamed up with Manchester United as their… more »
To mark World Emoji Day, new emojis are released to break gender stereotypes!
July 17th was World Emoji Day, marking a global celebration of the emoticon-style icons that have become an online language in their own right. Emojis fly in the face of plain-text web design, turning entire words into a single icon, such as a national flag to represent a country name, or a tiny globe in… more »
Pokémon Go craze hits the UK!
After a delay due to unexpected demand, the wildly popular app Pokémon Go can now be downloaded in the UK. Over 15 million people have downloaded the app since its launch last weekend – such huge volumes caused the servers to crash – but you can now relax, it's finally here! If you're not familiar… more »
How to drive ROI from your digital marketing
Digital marketing is a world of three-letter acronyms – SEO and PPC are the first two that spring to mind – but in business the acronym ROI should rule your decision-making. It is only worth making an investment into your marketing if it will drive a positive return for you in the long run, either… more »
Oculus lifts headset DRM restrictions
Virtual reality company Oculus has removed DRM (Digital Content Management) that disallowed individuals to play games made for its Rift headset on an adversary gadget. When the locks were added, VR fans developed a small application called Revive that let individuals move or port Oculus protected software on to the HTC Vive made by HTC… more »


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I've mentioned a few times (here, here) that my goal this summer was to beat my pace in each race of the M-town series that I'm doing. Well....spoiler alert, that didn't happen. Do I get a mulligan? I started off the race fine. My first mile is always the hardest for me mentally. I get nervous and then I start thinking that something is hurting. It's usually an ankle, random muscle, knee, something. This happens while I am dodging people and parked cars on the first mile. Coming into the mile marker, I'm headed up a little hill straight into the sun. I start feeling kind of weird. We round the corner and I smell one of my favorite things about Memphis....BBQ. Yum, right? No. The smell made me feel nauseous. From that point on, my sense of smell was super sensitive. Every change made me feel worse. I continued slowing down, walking some parts, trying my best not to get sick. I started feeling better toward the end and sprinted up the hill from the river up to Beale Street. Mistake. The hill had been too much for at least one person. I saw their lunch (sorry, TMI). I don't do well with that, so I walked and tried to pull it together to the finish. My husband came to this race so I had to run at the end for him. Once I saw and heard the crowd (and a man that kept pumping people up and running with them for the last sprint) I started running as hard as I could. I think when Jeremy saw me he knew by the look on my face and the time on the clock that I was not feeling great.
All in all I didn't do that horribly. I didn't get the pace I wanted but the way I see it, there's always a next time. And since I don't want this post to be a "woe is me, I took an extra minute a mile" type post, I'm going to share some positives.
[one] I can see why so many people love that race. It was fun and there's lots of good energy. We got to run down Riverside Drive. I love Riverside Drive. I love seeing the "M Bridge" and pyramid along the river. We started on Beale St. What a great starting line! The after party is at the Gibson Guitar factory. I mean, could it get any better.
[two] I love evening runs. I had time that morning to hydrate up, eat right, enjoy the day and prepare for my run that night.
[three] I got to meet up with a running friend before the race. And Meredith met several ladies of the Schweddy Belles running group from Breakaway Running. I'm telling you, runners are the most friendly people. We had a little conversation with those ladies before getting to our spots.
[four] The only pictures I saw of myself during the race were when I was running. No grumpy pictures of myself when I was getting frustrated with myself. And I don't totally hate them.
[five] Despite the rough run, I felt amazing afterwards. I grabbed something to drink, had some oranges and I felt amazing. I even felt great the next day. I have finally reached that point I used to hear about. I used to think my friends were crazy when they said they felt awesome after a run. That used to sound crazy to me. Now I get it. I totally get the runner's high.
That's it for this run. Next one coming up is the Stars and Stripes on July 3rd. I think I may have talked Jeremy into running it too! I am really excited about that. Also, I have started low heart rate training thanks to some friends and some online research. I still have a book I want to read about it, but I will share my initial thoughts on it all one day next week. Now get out there and run!

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Joshua Pollack used to be a consultant to the U.S. government on arms control, nonproliferation, deterrence, and the like. Now he's the editor of the Nonproliferation Review and a Senior Research Associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), based in Washington, DC.
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A band born to change society through music, Thousands of One core members' first gig was in a maximum security youth prison. At one point, Jhakeem gave the mic to one of the inmates who let his voice be heard. It was a defining moment for the band.
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Lessons throughout the Bible tell us to feed the hungry, to love one another as we love ourselves, and to have mercy for those who need help. We take these lessons very seriously and respond with a series of outreach programs for our local community, our regional area and around the world.
Annually we raise monies through our Lenten-Self Denial projects. These monies have reached as far as the continent of Africa and as near as our local community. We continue to do mission trips throughout the world and to lend a helping hand for communities in need after a storm.
Our actions reassure us God will continue to speak in our world. Listed below are highlights of ongoing, current and past projects.
- Local Living Assistance
- Monthly Food Bank Donations
- Adopt a Family
Current – 2015
- Lenten Self Denial – African Mercy Ship
- Mission Trip to Guatemala
- Christmas in June
- Camper Scholarship for Merom Summer Camp Program
- Sponsorship of Community Thanksgiving Meal
- Clothe Children Project
- Gifts for Christ Child
Past Projects
- Lenten Self Denial Projects
- Mission Trips (Local, Regional, and Global)
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A Tribute to James Foley-Only The Good Die Young
It is with a heavy heart that I write this tribute. Every day I see so much evil in the world-Ponzi schemers, unscrupulous corporations driven by money hungry owners who will stop at nothing to pad their own pockets, even helping steal the life savings of elderly citizens, poisoning their own employees, creating dangers for the very customers they service, and those who are disabled or unprotected. And then you see a man/angel like James Foley. He was the essence of everything good, honest, kind and truthful in this world. And then EVIL took him. But have no fear, James is sitting with the angels at the right hand of God having served his life as a Good and Faithful Servant. I pray for peace for his family. I pray for peace for all of us. I pray that someday all evil will be overcome by good. But as Oprah says, here is what I know for sure-James Foley always overcame evil with good. His sweet spirit lives on. And all of you dear Readers who have followed me over the past few years-please take a moment and pray for James and his family-he gave the ultimate sacrifice and may he rest in peace. God bless! Cathy


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When we hear the words, "beautiful interior design", it evokes an image that can vary greatly from person to person. It could be a wide-open space with clean lines and modern design elements or perhaps something more traditional and ornate. It may even have a nautical or coastal flair. Whatever your idea of beautiful is, have you ever considered that it could be so much more than just aesthetically pleasing?
Yes, design can be beautiful, but it can also go above and beyond that by incorporating non-toxic and energy efficient products into the plan. By doing so, you can improve your indoor air quality and create an eco-friendly, healthy home. By the way, those energy efficient products that you use can also save you money over time!! That's what Sustainable Design is all about.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has created a Sustainable Design program called LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) and, like their website explains, designers who incorporate LEED principals into their designs are "transforming the way we think about how our buildings and communities are designed, constructed, maintained and operated across the globe." In general, it certifies that a LEED home conserves not just money, but energy, water, and other res


text: Interview with Awaken The Insanity! March 12, 2014Micah 1 Comment Facebook Genre(s): Metalcore Location: Chesapeake, Ohio PSAB: Why did you choose the name "Awaken To Insanity" for your band? ATI: Our band name "awaken to insanity" it came from an ex member of the band. We picked this name because there's a little bit of hell in all our life's. You know never know what crazy thing is gonna hit you from one day to the next. PSAB: Your general manager is Nicholous Thomas. How is the experience with him managing your band? ATI: Nich was a great manager when he was managing us. We ran out of money and no longer have the money to pay for his services. Nich is no longer our manager. Sorry for the mix up. PSAB: How the metal scene in Chesapeake, Ohio? ATI: The scene in Chesapeake, OH it's damaged but slowly fixing itself and now we've been blessed to have so many wonderful people with us to play with. Shoutouts to Goodbye Utah Ohio on Hi and Await The Skyline for being such great friends! PSAB: If you could share the stage with any band, ever, which band would that be and why? ATI: If we could share the stage with any band we'd like to share it with Chelsea grin or pierce the veil both are great bands and we'd love to play with them. PSAB: What plays an influence on your music? This can be non-music related. ATI: The thing that influences our music are bad things in the world we are constantly all about helping our fans through anything and everything. Our EP "I'm in love with the end of my road" Is more centered around self harm and depression and helping our fans out of a dark place PSAB: Do you have any shout outs to give to the readers? ATI: Shout outs? Sure. Thanks to 1000+ that are out there. Thanks to our parents who have spent countless hours putting up with our crap. (Practices, driving, and buying our Merch). We are more than blessed to have all of our fans. Special thanks to Jesse wall of rogue recording studio for putting out our first track titled "you are not alone" and even bigger thanks to Joey Geneseo who is currently recording "I'm in love with the end of my road" Interview, NewsShare : Tweet ‹ Hour of Penance releases new song and announces new album Regicide Awakening Sun releases new lyric video for "In The Clouds of Dust" ›


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Manner again in January we started our kitchen transform & this prolonged into our nice room. An outdoor hearth will bring you a way of pride whenever you look out the again door and see the elegant 'room' you have got created by incorporating completely different components to create something that is actually unique and designed for you, by you.
I used this rework fire idea for a master bedroom makeover (picture proper) the place the wall is slightly indented from the fireplace up to the ceiling, AND did this all on my own! Now, virtually ready for householders to move-in, the brand new Fire (featured above) showcases easy but stunning flooring to ceiling stacked stone with a cedar beam mantel and leaves no likelihood of going unnoticed.
Designer Maria Killam, CMG, used bright orange paint round and over the fireside right here, for a bold look you may easily replicate with any favourite hue. Additionally, you will probably want a professional to install any out of doors fireplaces, or in case you are a DIY sort of person it's possible you'll want to look into outside fire kits. You've got accomplished your initial leg work with figuring out where you want to position your out of doors fire. If you're in search of beautiful & breathtaking fire designs, you have come to the precise place. This fire could turn into the congregation point for events and you will want sufficient room for your friends. Before, the above fireplace was part of a recent intestine and remodel mission and was utterly redesigned. Plus, burning wooden in your hearth can lead to crackling that throws sparks into the encircling area. Please don't paint your fireplace (not even to remodel brick fireplaces) with regular enamel paint!
Additionally, actual stacked stone is extremely heavy and must be put in piece by piece which means the cost of set up is way larger than a faux hearth rework. Understand that brick or stone usually soaks up the paint very nicely so you will want to prime it first.
Something so simple as a new or improved fire mantle can improve both the look of your fireplace and the room that it sits in. Hiring a wooden working contractor can do superb things in your hearth surrounds for a fraction of the cost of a typical home remodel.


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Tuesday, 24 March 2015
How to Make Your Husband Run
Or so the sickly sweet, his-and-hers coordinated lycra-wearing couples on Instagram would have you believe. But fearing that my reluctant-to-run husband and I may fall foul of this fortune (and knowing it would be great to share something I'm really passionate about with the person I love the most), I've been trying to convince Andrew to run with me.
It's not that he can't run – he plays baseball and has even run races with me in the past – he just doesn't understand why anyone would choose to do it when they're not earning a hunk of metal or running away from a serial killer. So I set out to try and convince him that running for no real reason can be fun and somehow it worked! This is how I did it...
1. Be Enthusiastic
Most runs are naturally brilliant. You probably already struggle to stifle pre-run glee and post-run joy, so no problem there. But every once in a while you'll have a bad day and find it hard to kick yourself out the door. It's these occasions that you'll need to keep quiet. A reluctant runner will never be convinced to get out there if they see you having to drag yourself out for a slog around the block. Keep up the excitement about running and they'll start to feed off your enthusiasm.
2. Bribe them with Kit
Who could turn down a shiny new pair of trainers?! SportsShoes, the price-matching online provider of all things running, kindly helped me bribe Andrew with a pair of Asics GT-1000 V2 shoes. They look great (and are apparently very comfortable with enough support to help his supination) but they're just on the right side of the trainers-that-should-only-be-worn-for-sport category. Of course, any piece of kit will serve the same purpose, so long as it's running specific.
You could also try rewarding your partner after each time they join you for a run. Stopping short of treating them like a pup in training, you could strike a deal where each run equals a big fat slice of cake and a bucket of tea or making it your turn to do the dishes.
3. Make it Easy
If your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife hasn't really run since chasing down the 243, any sort of distance will sound a bit intimidating. Keep any proposed runs time rather than distance based, perhaps suggesting a 20 minute trot instead of planning a route based on kilometres.
I also make it clear that walking is absolutely allowed – we're not going out for a serious run, it's meant to be enjoyable. We've been walking from our house (so the neighbours don't see), running a bit once we get round the corner, walking to catch breath, then running again.
4. Find Distractions
My husband reckons plodding pavement is boring. Agreed. So when I take my husband out for a run, I make sure we go somewhere interesting. Choose somewhere pretty, where the views will distract your partner from the effort of running. If that's not an option, make sure you trot along at conversation pace, so your run feels more like a moving chat.
The most successful distraction I've used seems to be continually taking moving selfies. My husband thinks I'm nuts – galloping in front of him with my arm in the air, waving my phone around in an attempt to capture us running together – but by the time I've finally got a good picture, we've run a kilometre and he's none the wiser.
5. Add Some Friendly Competition
We're not a hugely competitive couple but if one of us throws down a challenge, the other is likely to take it on. Our return journey includes a steep but very short hill. I jokingly suggested racing up it and my husband was up it like a shot! And this was after turning back because he just couldn't run any further.
After beating me to the summit (his legs are twice as long as mine!) his confidence grew, along with his taste for competition. He decided on a sprint finish to our door. Admittedly, he started a little too early and I flew past him to claim victory but the fact that he'd suggested running fast is a complete win.
Do you have any tips to get your partner running?
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Haha nice plotting! My SO used to run now does not. I think he's lost the love for it- its been too long and hes been running since he was 9.ReplyDeleteReplies
Mine doesn't like to run but we cycle, swim, boulder & do Crossfit together (although this one not actually together as we go to different boxes). I just wish he'd cone out dancing with me once as well!! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Wow! You do lots together, that's brilliant. Well, I'm pretty sure these steps would apply to dancing, too.Delete
This is great! Partner and I started running together for our first race, I caught the running bug and he didn't. I've kept it up and he occasionally joins me but gets frustrated and grumpy during it due to the fact he used to be the speedy one and I used to just plod along. Going to try to bring the joy back for him with some of your suggestions :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Great! Let me know how you get on. It must be hard to know you've lost fitness, I think distracting him with something fun would work wonders!Delete


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My Media My Ads (2014)
Viacom International Media Networks Northern Europe examines the media use and advertising effects on children
– Television is leading in terms of usage and advertising effects
– Cross-media campaigns have higher advertising impact
– 2,800 children aged between six and 13 years in six European countries participated
2.800 children and their parents from Belgium, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden participated in the latest survey on media use by Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Northern Europe. The study shows that today's 6-13 year olds are truly the first "digital natives": televisions, computers, tablets and smartphones are now as common as having breakfast and brushing your teeth. In almost all interviewed households in Northern Europe TVs and computers or laptops can be found (99 or 98%), 9 out of 10 households own a smartphone, 74% own a tablet. Especially in Germany, the use of tablets and smartphones has risen sharply in the last wee while. A year ago only 6% of children had their own tablet, today 21% own one. The smartphone ownership rate rose from 26 to 41%.
Children are very firm in dealing with technical devices, they use these devices naturally in their daily lives – either singularly or while multitasking – and are often very free in choosing the content. The survey showed that the average screen usage is 210 minutes on a week day, on the weekend the use is as much as 4 hours. Television with an average of 88 minutes daily screen time takes up the main part, followed by computer / laptop (57 minutes), tablet (53 minutes) and smartphone (40 minutes). For brands, it is therefore more and more important to offer young media users individual concepts across all the different media devices.
TV advertising has the strongest impact
Advertising is part of the daily routine when it comes to media and communication of "digital natives". Advertising and its messages are often subject of the parent-child-discussion and determine the purchase behavior across all sectors. In all countries, TV is not only the medium with the highest usage, but also the medium with the highest advertising recall: More than eight out of ten children in Germany recall advertisements on TV, half of those are saying they often or very often watch TV ads. Most importantly, the study shows that the acceptance of television advertising is very clearly confirmed by the parents.
In addition, about half of the 6-13 year old users are familiar with advertising on laptops or computers. Slightly less kids are prone to advertising on mobile devices or on tablets: Only one in five children says, he or she remembers advertising on their smartphone or tablet. So reaching children through online devices obviously gives room for improvement given the usage rates – especially since children are open for advertising on mobile and wireless devices: 37 percent of young users say they click at least occasionally on online advertising.
Higher advertising impact through cross-media campaigns
The study also shows: cross media campaigns have a much higher impact on children than mono-media campaigns. The advertising effect was tested extensively on 120 children in Germany using eye tracking, facial coding and interviews. Result: The uplift measured by cross-media campaigns is significantly higher than the sum of individual effects. The study also shows: After watching a TV spot children spend more time watching online advertising formats (+ 5% for display ads, 12% for video ads). In addition, after previously having had TV contact, considerably more positive emotions were measured during the reception of online advertising (+ 40%).
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Today is Blog Action Day (see Blog Action Day), and writers all around the world are writing on the theme of clean water. I'm no expert about it, but World Vision says that at least 20 percent of the world does not have safe drinking water, and lack of access to safe water is the number one cause of preventable death. So what can we do about it?
It's seven months away (exactly) but on May 15, 2011, several friends and I will be running in the Pittsburgh Marathon for Team World Vision to raise money for drilling clean water wells in Kenya and Ethiopia. One well costs upwards of $13,000, and we have a small team, so our goal is only a portion of that amount, but any giving will help go a long way to provide clean water for those who need it most. Again, I'm no expert, but this is something tangible we can do to transform lives. So, please support us. For more on what we're doing with Team World Vision, go to my Team World Vision page.


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This is getting seriously sad…
In the past I have stated on the show and on numerous other outlets that "I am glad to be wrong if it means the results are good and beneficial to the cause of liberty." One individual however has proven to me that I was wrong about him, and this isn't a situation to celebrate either.
When Evan McMullin ran for President in 2016, I saw a candidate who spoke to my libertarian values better than "bake the cake" Gary, someone who opposed the alt-right insurgency of the Trump campaign, and would shed a light on the dark lies of the Clintons. I thought I was seeing the leader of the next conservative movement, instead I think that moment has gone and died. From almost exclusively appearing on liberal outlets to going on his lonesome campaign to never admit Trump is doing anything right, even though he appointed a conservative SCOTUS Justice, assembled a very conservative cabinet, and has established some domestic policies that actually halted the national debt increase, McMullin shares more in common with the Trump hysterical left than actual, on the ground conservatives.
That shouldn't surprise anyone though, because he was never part of the Tea Party movement we all sprouted from anyway. Shouldn't surprise anyone that he's doing the liberal's bidding, after all his puppet master Bill Kristol even wants to convince McMullin supporters to call themselves "liberals" now.
(excuse me, I puked a little in my mouth reading that last sentence)
In a recent blog by Stand Up Republic, McMullin's anti-Trump organization regarding fake news:
It's fair to say that disinformation has long challenged our ability to discern truth in media. But the 2016 presidential election exposed to the public a new strain of the virus, and it's one that requires increased vigilance to remedy.
Yes, that is a very accurate statement, but things take a turn however:
As our society adapts to this new landscape — one the President aggravates by labeling any media that challenges him as "the enemy" or "fake news" — foreign adversaries look to spread their own propaganda. Their disinformation campaigns exploit our free and open media, sowing chaos and eroding democracy in the process.
Alright, I guess I can see where they are coming from until they show what they consider "real news":
Of course, sites that mix real journalism with distorted (or blatantly false) information blur the line between fact and fiction. Here's a list of the worst offenders.
Who do they cite in their hyperlink? Wikipedia.
Who do they consider real news? MSNBC, ABC, The New York Times, the exact same news organizations part of the same crew of fake news that started this whole epidemic, and have done far worse to the credibility of journalism than InfoWars and Breitbart ever could.
Just when you think they can't get dumber, they tell you to craw back to your masters and consult GOOGLE, listing "Consult Google (or maybe Bing?)" as an actual step to fighting fake news. It's as if whoever wrote this has a fifth grade education and has been too busy screaming over Trump to pay attention to maybe a few big stories regarding Google that even make InfoWars look like they might be onto something.
Oh, and if you want to help me find the truth behind the actual threat of media spin and fake news, consider backing my Indigogo campaign where I won't use my time to just scream about Trump or attack my right of center allies.
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Although director Bryan Singer's X-Men: Days of Future Past doesn't open for another 10 months, Fox is taking full advantage of Comic-Con International to rev up the promotion machine for the sequel.
Coming Soon and First Showing have photos of a Trask Industries display outside the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego that provides our first look at the film's Sentinels (well, at least their heads), the mutant-hunting giant robots that essentially rule the United States in a dystopian alternate future. There are also propaganda posters with slogans like "Fighting the Mutant Threat" and "Mutants Are Our Enemy."
Trask Industries business cards are also being handed out that points people to this sleek if ominous-looking website (which in turn seems to promote the Comic-Con display).
Fox will hold its Comic-Con presentation Saturday afternoon in Hall H, which seems likely to feature something from X-Men: Days of Future Past, as well as an official announcement about X-Force.
Opening May 23, 2013, X-Men: Days of Future Past stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Nicholas Hoult, Jennifer Lawrence, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, Peter Dinklage, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Daniel Cudmore, Lucas Till, Omar Sy, Booboo Stewart, Fan Bingbing, Adan Canto and Josh Helman.


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Sunday, October 25, 2015
"Barcelona" and Other Metafictions in Best British Short Stories: 2014
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If someone asked you to freely associate things with Japan you'd probably think of futuristic high-tech, bullet trains, cyberpunk, anime and all the fancy gadgets we always seem to get years later. But of all countries it's Japan that campaign wise is still stuck in the middle-ages:
It's a first for Japanese politicians — and perhaps illegal. In his bid for re-election, upper house member Kan Suzuki has opened a virtual office in Second Life. He plans to use SL to discuss policy and field questions. Hence, the problem. Japan's fifty year-old Public Office Election limits election campaigns to using only postcards and pamphlets. See, they didn't have Second Life fifty years ago. But! Even recently officials have ruled that web pages cannot be created or updated during campaigns. Suzuki's campaign is venturing into uncharted territory for Japanese politics, which is still based on white gloves and campaign vans.
Makes me wonder how they handle blogs of politically interested citizens who follow the campaigns and publicly exchange their views with others – would updating their blogs during campaigning be illegal as well? Could campaigns pay people to pretend to be independent while they support their agenda? Has Japan heard of astroturfing?-Jens


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Kelly of Little Blue Canoe wrote a super fun blog post entitled "A Valentine's Card for 25 Different Types of Lovers" in anticipation of this year's Valentine's Day. It is so great, that even though it is now a week past Valentine's, I still wanted to share it.
I haven't yet had a chance to mention it, but you can now find some of my letterpress cards in Kelly's online shop! One of them is my "love is all you need" card (metal type printed in red ink on 100% cotton paper paired with a rustic kraft envelope).
And this card, along with a very fitting caption, got mentioned as # 16 in Kelly's blog post :) Go have a read! And while you are at it, be sure to check out Kelly's fantastic online shop and support Canadian makers.


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Successful Inaugural IDPP Residency Period Comes to a Close
August 12, 2011
The Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP)'s first residency period welcoming the incoming student cohort who will earn a Master's of International Affairs in Comparative and International Disability Policy (CIDP) at American University's School of International Service (AU SIS) ended on a high note last Friday, July 29. "This has been a fantastic two weeks," stated Ambassador Luis Gallegos, Chairman of the Global UN Partnership for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies; Chairman of the Global Universal Design Commission; former Ambassador of Ecuador to the United States; and an IDPP adjunct faculty member at AU SIS' International Communication Program, who will teach a fall CIDP course on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. "I have very much enjoyed learning from and with you during this residency period, and I look forward to our journey together," the Ambassador told CIDP students during his closing ceremony address.
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Leonard Bernstein was most famous as conductor and for proselytizing Classical Music, he is especially thought of in this manner by those old enough to remember his Young Peoples Concerts series.
"Teaching people – his favorite occupation, really. Descended from rabbis, he was a rabbi at heart, a master teacher. Just listening to Lenny was an education. … There was nothing he'd rather do than stimulate new thoughts for, especially, young minds." (Burton Bernstein).
He was also a political figure. Tom Wolfe coined the phrase "radical chic" to describe Bernstein's involvement with counter-cultural movements, although that phrase trivializes his commitment to activism, especially to those groups and movements associated with peace. Leonard Bernstein was larger than life a man who polarized his generation, one of those individuals most people either loved or hated.
However, I think ultimately his legacy will be as a composer.
Among the composers of the 20th century Bernstein's output might appear to be modest. He was a busy conductor, after all, but still managed to leave behind an impressive body of work. Eclecticism was his own personal brand. He wrote three symphonies, none following the traditional symphonic form, as well as chamber music, music for piano, instrumental sonatas and dozens of art songs. Still, he is probably most famous for the Broadway masterpiece West Side Story from which he crafted a suite of symphonic dances. He wrote film scores, his most famous for On The Waterfront.
But even for a composer known for stylistic inclusiveness Mass is eclecticism brought to the extreme.
Written in 1971 with a with text from the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Mass but including additional texts written by Stephen Schwartz and himself, it is a work both celebrating and questioning religious faith. Mass is subtitled, "A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players and Dancers" which should give you an idea that this is not a mass setting like any you may have heard before.
Jacqueline Kennedy invited Bernstein to write a work to be performed at the inauguration of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Because of the venue, and timing, Bernstein chose to write a cathartic work which allowed the audience as well as himself to remember John F. Kennedy but also to give expression to the general political unrest of the times and to wrap all this into a spiritual context.
By the late 1960s, the country had become polarized over U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. A powerful anti-war movement swept the nation, fueled by outrage at the draft, the massive casualties, atrocities such as the Mai Lai Massacre, incursions into Laos and Cambodia, the imprisonment of conscientious objectors and activists, and in 1970, the Kent State shootings. These turbulent times produced a restless youth culture that hungered for a trustworthy government and for spiritual authority that reflected their values. Mass gave them a voice. (Bernstein website)
Mass is a sprawling work in 17 parts. It calls for a large pit orchestra, two choruses plus a boy's choir, a Broadway-sized cast (with ballet company), marching band and a rock band. In the original review that appeared in The New York Times, Harold C. Schoenberg described it, "The piece is pure Bernstein… Audacious, brilliant, excessive, self-indulgent, sentimental, touching, a cornucopia of genius poured out with no restraint."
While Bernstein accurately followed the text of the Catholic mass liturgy, he interpolated many other sections: Devotions before and after sections, Interludes, Confessions, Meditations, and others. These non-liturgical sections might be free-form contemporary classical or jazz infused or pop-rock. The music Bernstein wrote sometimes recalls West Side Story, and will incorporate styles as divergent as folk music to twelve-tone composition. Like Bernstein the man, you either will love it or hate it.
An original recording conducted by Bernstein came out shortly after the premier in 1971 and was later included as a volume in the Bernstein Century collection.
Other recordings include one from 2005 by Kent Nagano featuring Jerry Hadley:
Released in 2009 was a recording conducted by Kristjan Järvi and featuring Randall Scarlata in the lead role:
There is a complete video of this cast on YouTube from the 2012 BBC Proms:
There is a DVD of a performance of Mass at the Vatican City:
But the recording I think is the best, also released in 2009, is the one on Naxos conducted by Marin Alsop and starring Jubilant Sykes:
Here is a review written by Bruce Hodges of a Marin Alsop, Baltimore Symphony performance in 2008.
The Bernstein website has images of the score and composition notes which offer testimony to Bernstein's commitment to the political messages of the work.
Mass is a huge multifaceted work, and may not be everyone's cup of tea. But, it sure is mine.


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Stories of the year, No. 5: Barden drafted by Giants in third round
Ramses Barden went from being the big fish in a little pond to the other way around.
The former Cal Poly wide receiver, who holds virtually all major school receiving records, was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the NFL Draft on April 26.
Barden was taken with the 86th pick overall, making him the second-highest player to be selected from Cal Poly. (Defensive end Chris Gocong was taken by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 71st pick in 2006.)
The Giants drafted the 6-foot-6 Barden likely hoping he could develop into a replacement for the also-physically imposing Plaxico Burress, whom the Giants released shortly after he shot himself in a New York nightclub.
"Ramses has done well," Giants quarterback Eli Manning told reporters during training camp. "He is catching everything, but I think he has a great feel for what is going on — that's what I am most impressed with. He kind of gets things, which is what you normally don't see from a rookie."
While Barden impressed teammates and coaches during training camp, it hasn't resulted in a lot of playing time during the regular season.Barden has been active for just two games during his rookie season, recording no statistics in wins over Dallas and Tampa Bay in Weeks 2 and 3.


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Most of us treasure that wonderful moment when we first learned to fish.
A campfire tale where the story of your first fish continues to be relived.
Several local guides agreed time spent with rod and reel is a gift to both the student and the teacher. One guide compared it to learning to ride a bike. Somehow, some way, the kid puts it all together and begins that first ride on his or her own.
The thought of walking down a trail never before seen only increases the anticipation. The promise of a pool of water, where that special fish awaits only builds up the moment.
The chance to explore by simply shuffling a few steps in the stream, like turning the page of a good book, opens the inquisitive nature of our being. The building of anticipation comes from a holler of "fish on" and the tug on the rod signals the fish has begun the battle. The celebration of the fish netted, photographed and released, or perhaps savored at the evening meal, becomes the climax of the memory.
Several fly shops do business within the Enchanted Circle. There is a reason for this: the Taos area offers some of the finest trout fishing waters in the country. Numerous areas are specifically designed for the young person and are stocked by the New Mexico Game and Fish Department.
One of the great places for the young angler is the Red River Fish Hatchery(wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/fish-hatcheries/). Located just 20 miles north of Taos, the hatchery has a kids'-only fishing pond as well as guided tours to learn all things trout. The town of Red River is another ideal area for beginners as well as those more experienced. Fishing along the Red River throughout town is excellent, with some of the best angling under bridges and around bushes. All fishing is open unless marked otherwise. Both the river and town ponds near the Lift House are stocked. For those that might want to combine a fishing trip with a boat ride check out nearby Eagle Nest Lake (eaglenestchamber.org/, (575) 377-2420).
One of my favorite places to go are the Shuree Ponds, located on the Valle Vidal, a 100,000-acre unit of the Carson National Forest east of Costilla. The ponds are open July 1 through Dec. 31 and are stocked with 15-inch or larger rainbow trout. One pond is reserved for anglers under 12 years old. The daily bag is two, 15-inch-or-longer fish. These are ideal float tube waters. The streams are catch-and-release and are good for cutthroat trout. The views are spectacular. It is an ideal family adventure (kineticheart.wordpress.com/2017/06/28/travel-file-shuree-ponds-new-mexico).
I recommend you visit with fly shop guides in the area. The Taos Fly Shop and Sipapú Ski Resort (sipapunm.com) offer free fly-fishing casting lessons beginning in May. All of the area fly shops offer guided trips, and for many, the money is well worth it. They can customize a trip to your specific needs. You can rent all the equipment needed, as well as obtain recommendations for where to go and what methods are best.
For even more information on fly-fishing in New Mexico, visit the Enchanted Circle Chapter of Trout Unlimited at ec-tu.org.
New memories are out there just waiting to be caught.
Larry Kelley is a member of the Enchanted Circle Chapter of Trout Unlimited, email@example.com.
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Capitol Alert
Neel Kashkari keeps up attack on Jerry Brown in new ad
Neel Kashkari, releasing a new ad Tuesday, kept up his criticism of Gov. Jerry Brown over California's teacher dismissal rules, saying the Democratic governor "should be ashamed of himself."
The ad is a continuation of Kashkari's criticism of Brown's decision in August to appeal a closely watched court ruling that found California's teacher dismissal rules unconstitutional.
The commercial comes after Kashkari, the Republican candidate for governor, last week began airing a controversial ad in which he depicts himself saving a drowning child from a pool. That spot, the first of Kashkari's general election campaign, has had limited air time on network TV.
The new ad uses more conventional imagery, with Kashkari addressing the camera directly. It is unclear how many Californians will see it, however. Kashkari's underfunded campaign declined to say if the new ad will air on TV or how widely it might be distributed online.
In the ad, Kashkari laments a public school system that is among the worst-performing by national math and reading standards, and he criticizes Brown for his position on teacher dismissal rules.
Brown in August appealed the ruling in Vergara v. California, in which a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled California's rules for teacher tenure and dismissal deprive students of their constitutional right to a quality education by keeping inferior teachers in classrooms.
The Democratic governor's lawyers argued that "changes of this magnitude, as a matter of law and policy, require appellate review."
In the ad, Kashkari says Brown "turned his back on and betrayed the neediest kids of California, and he's fighting those kids in court today."
"Jerry Brown should be ashamed of himself," he says.
Call David Siders, Bee Capitol Bureau, (916) 321-1215. Follow him on Twitter @davidsiders.


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Androids are superficially identical to humans in many ways, and to the uninformed it can be difficult to differentiate the two. In the right light, though, androids' alien nature is revealed by the metallic sheen in their eyes and the biological, tattoo-like circuitry that riddles their skin. Their bodies are completely artificial, though made of materials that mimic the flexibility, shape, and density of human flesh and bone. Their organs mirror those of humans so well that only by examining the materials and makeup of these systems—which use sheeny oils and polymer alloys rather than blood and marrow—could one guess that their physiology is alien. Androids are roughly the same size as humans; on average, they are 6 feet tall and weigh 200 pounds.
Shamans speak of great forges where androids are "born" from metal wombs and are cut from electrified umbilical cords. Even androids can't refute or verify such stories, since most who emerge from ruins do so naked and without any memories beyond their initial egress into the wide, unfamiliar world. Their complex design is unlike that of any race known, leading many to suspect that they originated from a distant star system or even another galaxy.
What separates androids from golems and other mindless constructs is that androids are living beings and as such possess souls. Similarly, androids don't live forever, though barring violence or tragedy their bodies never deteriorate. Rather, an android's cybernetic mind eventually shuts down and self-restarts after about a century, leaving its body vacant for several weeks as the old soul departs for its final reward in the Great Beyond and a fresh, new soul finds its way into the shell.
Androids are defined by their class levels–they do not have racial Hit Dice. All androids have the following racial traits.
Racial Traits
- Ability Score Modifiers: Androids have swift reflexes and are very intelligent, but have difficulty relating to others. As a result, androids gain a +2 bonus to Dexterity and Intelligence, but suffer a –2 penalty to Charisma.
- Size: Androids are Medium creatures, and they have no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
- Base Speed: Androids have a base speed of 30 feet.
- Languages: Androids begin play speaking Common. Androids with high Intelligence can choose any languages they want (except secret languages, such as Druidic). See the Linguistics skill page for more information about these languages.
Feat and Skill Racial Traits
- Alert: Androids gain a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks.
- Emotionless: Androids have problems processing emotions properly, and thus take a –4 penalty on Sense Motive checks (-1 RP) (Note: this trait is called Logical in the Book of Heroic Races: Advanced Androids.)
Senses Racial Traits
- Exceptional Senses: Androids have darkvision and so can see perfectly in the dark to a range of 60 feet and in addition, they possess low-light vision.
Other Racial Traits
- Constructed: For the purposes of effects targeting creatures by type (such as a ranger's favored enemy and bane weapons), androids count as both humanoids and constructs. Androids gain a +4 racial bonus on all saving throws against mind-affecting effects, paralysis, poison, and stun effects, are not subject to fatigue or exhaustion, and are immune to disease and sleep effects. Androids can never gain morale bonuses, and are immune to fear effects and all emotion-based effects (2 RP.)
- Nanite Surge: An android's body is infused with nanites. Once per day as an immediate action, an android can cause her nanites to surge, granting a bonus equal to 3 + the android's character level on any one d20 roll; this ability must be activated before the roll is made. When an android uses this power, her circuitry-tattoos glow with light equivalent to that of a torch in illumination for 1 round (3 RP.)
Alternate Racial Traits
- Repairing Nanites: Some androids cannot prompt their nanites to aid them in any endeavor, but instead find that their nanites stitch their wounds together. The first time each day that such an android has taken an amount of damage greater than or equal to twice her Hit Dice, the nanites automatically activate, without an action. Her circuitry-tattoos glow with light equivalent to that of a torch for 1 round and she heals a number of hit points equal to twice her Hit Dice. This racial trait replaces nanite surge. Source PZO9280
3rd Party Alternate Racial Traits
- Anomaly: Sometimes, a particularly volatile soul can overwhelm the technology of an android body, making the resulting individual subject to emotions, and greatly so. Anomalous androids suffer a –2 racial penalty on saving throws against all mind-affecting effects, emotion effects, and fear effects but can gain the benefits of morale bonuses and suffer no penalty on Sense Motive checks. Additionally, Bluff and Sense Motive are always class skills for them. This racial trait modifies constructed and replaces logical. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Conduit: Rarely, an android's circuitry is built to act as a potent conduit for divine power. Androids with this trait treat their Charisma score as 2 points higher for the purpose of the channel energy and lay on hands class features, and also for oracle class features (including both spellcasting and revelations). Furthermore, conduits treat their caster level as 1 higher when casting cure and inflict spells. This racial trait replaces nanite surge. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Factual: While most androids have difficulty processing emotions, others instead have an inability to imagine things outside of physical and factual reality, making it difficult for them to deceive others. Such androids suffer a –4 penalty on Bluff checks. This racial trait replaces logical. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Ironspy: Android bodies built for stealth and infiltration employ camouflage circuitry, foregoing the capacity for a nanite surge, since the resulting display can compromise delicate missions. Androids with this trait reduce the penalty for using Stealth while moving at full speed by 5 and reduce the Stealth check penalty for sniping by 10. This racial trait replaces nanite surge. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Magitech: Some androids possess circuitry infused with magical energies, which allow them to better channel arcane power. Androids with this trait choose a bloodrager or sorcerer bloodline at 1st level and treat their Charisma score as 2 points higher for all bloodrager and sorcerer class abilities (including spellcasting) if they have that bloodline. Androids with both bloodrager and sorcerer class levels gains this benefit for both bloodlines if they have the same bloodline for each class. Additionally, magitech androids gain a +2 racial bonus on Spellcraft checks. This racial trait replaces nanite surge. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
3rd Party Publisher Favored Class Options
The following favored class options are available to all characters of this race who have the listed favored class, and unless otherwise stated, the bonus applies each time you select the favored class reward.
- Aegis: Add +1/4 to the aegis's customization points. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Alchemist: Add one extract formula from the alchemist's list to his formula book. This formula must be at least one level lower than the highest-level formula the alchemist can create. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Antipaladin: Add +1/2 hit point to the antipaladin's corrupting touch ability (whether using it to heal or harm). [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Arcanist: Add one spell from the arcanist spell list to the arcanist's spellbook. This spell must be at least one level below the highest spell level the arcanist can cast. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Barbarian: Add +1/4 bonus to the barbarian's nanite surge when raging. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Bard: Add a +1/3 bonus to all untrained Knowledge checks. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Bloodrager: Add +1/4 bonus to the bloodrager's nanite surge when in a bloodrage. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Brawler: Add +1/3 to the brawler's initiative when able to act in the surprise round (maximum bonus of +5). This bonus does not stack with Improved Initiative. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Cavalier: Add +1/4 to the cavalier's initiative when adjacent to an ally (maximum bonus of +4). This bonus does not stack with Improved Initiative. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Cleric: Add a +1/2 bonus on Knowledge (engineering) checks relating to constructs. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Cryptic: Add +1/2 to the damage of the cryptic's disrupt pattern ability. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Dread: Add +1/3 damage to the dread's devastating touch. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Druid: Gain electricity resistance 1. Each time the druid selects this reward, increase her resistance to electricity by 1 (maximum 10). [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Fighter: Add +1/3 to the fighter's initiative when the fighter has a weapon readied (maximum bonus of +5). This bonus does not stack with Improved Initiative. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Gunslinger: Reduce the misfire chance for one type of firearm by 1/4. You cannot reduce the misfire chance of a firearm below 1. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Hunter: Add one spell known from the hunter spell list. This spell must be at least one level below the highest spell level the hunter can cast. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Inquisitor: Add a +1/2 bonus on Perception checks and Knowledge checks to identify creatures. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Investigator: Add a +1/2 bonus when using inspiration on any Knowledge or Linguistics check. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Kineticist: Add +1/3 point of damage to air element blasts that deal damage. [JBE:BoHR:OIitW]
- Magus: Add one spell from the magus spell list to the magus's spellbook. This spell must be at least one level below the highest spell level the magus can cast. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Marksman: The marksman gains 1 psionic talent. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Medium: When gaining a taboo, the medium can use spirit surge without incurring influence an additional +1/4 time per day. [JBE:BoHR:OIitW]
- Mesmerist: Increase the number of mesmerist tricks the mesmerist can use per day by +1/3. [JBE:BoHR:OIitW]
- Monk: Add +1/3 to the monk's initiative when the monk is not holding anything in his hands (maximum bonus of +5). This bonus does not stack with Improved Initiative. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Ninja: Add +1/3 to the ninja's initiative when able to act in the surprise round (maximum bonus of +5). This bonus does not stack with Improved Initiative. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Occultist: Gain a +1/2 bonus on Spellcraft checks to identify the properties of magic items and on Use Magic Device checks to use scrolls. [JBE:BoHR:OIitW]
- Oracle: Add one spell known from the oracle spell list. This spell must be at least one level below the highest spell level the oracle can cast. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Paladin: Add +1/2 hit point to the paladin's lay on hands ability (whether using it to heal or harm). [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Psion: Add +1/2 to the psion's saving throws versus mindaffecting effects. If the psion chooses this option 10 times, the psion becomes immune to mind-affecting effects. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Psychic: Add one spell known from the psychic spell list. This spell must be at least 1 level lower than the highest spell level the psychic can cast. [JBE:BoHR:OIitW]
- Psychic Warrior: Add +1/2 to the psychic warrior's manifester level when manifesting a path power. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Ranger: Add +1/4 bonus to the ranger's nanite surge against the ranger's favored enemy. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Rogue: Add +1/3 to the rogue's initiative when able to act in the surprise round (maximum bonus of +5). This bonus does not stack with Improved Initiative. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Samurai: Add +1/4 to the samurai's initiative when adjacent to an ally (maximum bonus of +4). This bonus does not stack with Improved Initiative. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Shaman: Add one spell from the witch spell list to the shaman's spirit animal. This spell must be at least one level below the highest spell level she can cast. If the shaman ever replaces her spirit animal, the new spirit animal knows these bonus spells. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Shifter: Add +1/4 to the shifter's nanite surge bonus when used on attack rolls with natural attacks. [JBE:BoHR:OIitW]
- Skald: The skald can use spell keening +1/6 additional times per day. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Slayer: Add +1/4 bonus to the slayer's nanite surge against the slayer's studied target. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Sorcerer: Add a +1/2 bonus to all Spellcraft checks and all check made with the sorcerer's bloodline class skill. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Soulknife: The soulknife gains +1/6 of a new blade skill. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Spiritualist: Add +1/6 to the bonus on saving throws against mind-affecting effects granted by the shared consciousness ability. [JBE:BoHR:OIitW]
- Summoner: Add +1/3 to the summoner's initiative when his eidolon is within 5 feet (maximum bonus of +5). This bonus does not stack with Improved Initiative. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Swashbuckler: Add +1/6 to the swashbuckler's nimble bonus. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Tactician: Add +1/2 to the tactician's saving throws versus mind-affecting effects. If the tactician chooses this option 10 times, the tactician becomes immune to mindaffecting effects. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Time Thief: When the time thief spends a mote reduces the duration of a negative condition or effect she is suffering, the duration is reduced by an additional 1/3 rounds. This option must be selected three times for it to reduce the duration by a single round. The duration of any condition or effect cannot be reduced below 0 rounds. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Vigilante: Gain 1/6 of a new vigilante talent. [JBE:BoHR:OIitW]
- Vitalist: Treat the vitalist's level as +1/2 higher when using the transfer wounds ability. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Warpriest: Add +1/3 to the warpriest's initiative when the warpriest has his sacred weapon readied (maximum bonus of +5). This bonus does not stack with Improved Initiative. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Wilder: Add +1/6 to the surging euphoria's morale bonus. The wilder must be 4th level before choosing this option. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Witch: Add one spell from the witch spell list to the witch's familiar. This spell must be at least one level below the highest spell level she can cast. If the witch ever replaces her familiar, the new familiar knows these bonus spells. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Wizard: Add one spell from the wizard spell list to the wizard's spellbook. This spell must be at least one level below the highest spell level the wizard can cast. [JBE:BoHR:AC]
3rd Party Racial Archetypes
The following racial archetypes are available to androids:
- Living Weapon (Brawler) [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Nanoshade (Ninja) [JBE:BoHR:AC]
- Thought Scribe (Psion) [JBE:BoHR:AC]
Racial Feats
The following feats are available to an android character who meets the prerequisites.
- Rapid Repair[PPC:PotS]
- Rapid Recovery[PPC:PotS]
- Empathy[PPC:PotS]
- Nanite Disruption[PPC:PotS]
- Extra Surge[PPC:PotS]
3rd Party Racial Feats
Racial Variants
The following alternate racial packages represent members of their species that are more closely aligned with technology or have technological components embedded within them that sets them apart from others of their kind.
Advisor (Android Racial Variant)
Source A:TE
Soldiers of high caliber are easily acquired in a world at war, but a sage and knowledgeable aide is far rarer and much more valuable. Hence, where magic could not serve, many leaders turned to akashic craftsmen to build sage advisors from the raw forces of the multiverse. Despite their unconventional origins, these advisors are immensely skilled, able to discern a solution to almost any challenge.
- Ability Score Modifiers: Advisors possess keen strategic minds, but their bodies aren't always the most agile. This ability replaces the android's normal ability score modifiers. They gain +2 Intelligence, +2 Wisdom, but suffer -2 Dexterity.
- Expert Assistance: Advisors are always considered to have the Collar of Skilled Intrusion veil shaped, and do not count it against their total veils shaped or their veil slots. They may invest essence in it normally. This ability replaces nanite surge.
- Akashic Affinity: Advisors gain the akashic subtype, and start play with one additional point of essence. This ability replaces exceptional senses.
Amici (Android Racial Variant)
Source A:TE
While androids are known for being cold or emotionless, dedicated engineers have found ways to bypass this, creating artificial entities that are comely and sensible rather than off-putting and unconcerned.
- Ability Score Modifiers: Amici are friendly and sensible but are rarely optimized for combat purposes. This ability replaces the android's normal ability score modifiers. They gain +2 Charisma, +2 Wisdom, but suffer -2 Strength.
- Empathic Tact: Amici gain a +2 bonus on Sense Motive, Bluff, Intimidate, and Diplomacy skill checks, as well as Charisma checks. This ability replaces emotionless.
- Humanoid Appearance: Amici gain a +8 bonus on Disguise checks to appear as creatures of one other race, chosen at their creation. This ability replaces exceptional senses.
Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Bestiary. © 2012, Paizo Publishing, LLC; Authors: Jim Groves, James Jacobs, Rob McCreary, Erik Mona, Jason Nelson, Patrick Renie, F. Wesley Schneider, James L. Sutter, Russ Taylor, and Greg A. Vaughan.
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary 5. © 2015, Paizo Inc.; Authors: Dennis Baker, Jesse Benner, John Bennett, Logan Bonner, Creighton Broadhurst, Robert Brookes, Benjamin Bruck, Jason Bulmahn, Adam Daigle, Thurston Hillman, Eric Hindley, Joe Homes, James Jacobs, Amanda Hamon Kunz, Ben McFarland, Jason Nelson, Thom Phillips, Stephen Radney-MacFarland, Alistair Rigg, Alex Riggs, David N. Ross, Wes Schneider, David Schwartz, Mark Seifter, Mike Shel, James L. Sutter, and Linda Zayas-Palmer.
Book of Heroic Races: Advanced Compendium. © 2017, Jon Brazer Enterprises
Book of Heroic Races: Occult Intrigue in the Wilderness. © 2018, Jon Brazer Enterprises


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Leading obituary in today's New York Times: Jim Bunning, Hall of Fame Pitcher Turned Cantankerous Senator, Dies at 85. In the online version, the Times changed "Turned Cantankerous" to "and Blunt-Spoken." I like the print title better.
Should anyone from the general public be mourning Bunning's passing?
Not in my opinion. Pissing on anyone's grave is not an especially endearing act, so I'll catch a few darts for this one, but I believe there should be a special place in hell for anyone lucky enough to make a fortune playing a sport who sees fit to deny poor people safety net benefits.
After a 17-year baseball career, Bunning became a Kentucky legislator, then House representative and, finally, between 1999 and 2011, one of Kentucky's U.S. Senators. As a Senator, at the depths of the great recession in 2010, Bunning registered procedural objections to the legislation extending unemployment benefits and, according to the Times "single-handedly delayed its passage." That's how I remember it as well.
In other words, Bunning, a guy who never wanted for anything in his adult life for no reason other than that he was born with the genetic capacity to throw a baseball exceptionally fast and with great precision, saw fit to inflict misery on those who lost their livelihoods when the economy crashed. That, to me, is the scummiest of political scum.
Bunning, however, is by no means in a class by himself. It is remarkably commonplace for absurdly wealthy pro athletes, especially white ones, to take on a similar world view. Curt Shilling, whose nickname was rumored to be "Dinner for One" when he pitched for the Diamondbacks, was right up there with Bunning. Phil Mickelson was roundly and deservedly maligned when he thought it appropriate to whine about California's top income tax rate. Mickelson at least had the decency to apologize for his remarks.
Here's how extreme it gets: I remember reading a Golf Digest article in 2004 about how 64 of 64 pro golfers polled by GD favored Bush in the 2004 election. Imagine that? The only demographic to be 100% for anything turns out to be multimillionaires who made their fortunes hitting a ball with a club. And what do they unanimously favor? Tax cuts for the wealthy funded by the shredding of the safety net. Quite a few from this group were on the Trump train, and still are.
Maybe it's something about baseball pitchers and male pro golfers. Hmmm, the two positions in sports most dominated by whites? What a coincidence!
I have nothing against pro athletes. Even those with the most incredible natural talent had to work hard to reach the level of excellence demanded in pro sports. But the fact remains they all were insanely lucky, genetically, to be born with the capacity to reach that level of skill. Which allowed them to reap insanely large financial rewards for throwing a baseball or swinging a driver. For them to be so disdainful of less fortunate Americans that they would deny the most minimal level of assistance is so lacking in empathy it qualifies as psychopathic. Remarkably, however, they are elected to public office, rather than ostracized by society.
So, sorry, I just can't care if Jim Bunning rests peacefully.


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Parent Testimonials
We feel very fortunate to receive countless compliments and testimonials from our parents, reflecting on their family's journey and their satisfaction with The Children's Center of Austin, Texas. Many of our satisfied parents leave a review for their child's school on our Google+ page.
See our reviews below, and feel free to leave us a review yourself. We appreciate your time, and we strive to be the best possible early childhood school available for your child.
Here are some of our favorites:
"The staff at the Children's Center of Austin have consistently exceeded my expectations over the last almost two years, that my son has attended. From his teacher, Ms. Emilie, to the wonderful Ms. Laura, to center director Ms. Nicole, the school is the place to have your child attend for preschool. I think it's safe to say that every parents' major concern is that your child is safe, cared for, loved and is involved in a program that help them to grow mentally and physically. CCOA in Steiner Ranch checks off each box. I recommend this location 100% and with no hesitation. I truly love this location and staff."
– Curtis Coats
"Our daughter attended CCOA from the time she was 3 months old until just after she turned 3. She loved her time there and everyone was like an extended part of our family. The family atmosphere and friends she made are truly priceless. I would recommend this facility to anyone who lives in the area and is looking for a place for their child that will truly show a genuine interest in their well-being."
– Scot Kaup
"I just love the atmosphere they create at this school! My 3 year old son always comes home with creative projects and great stories from their activities everyday. I just love that he is so happy to attend and that the teachers take such great care of him! Thank you!"
– Kristy Etheredge
"My children have attended CCOA - Steiner Ranch for just over a year now. We have had a fantastic experience to date! We love that the academic curriculum is the focus here, in preparing our children for kindergarten. And the teachers have been absolutely wonderful. They genuinely care about our kids' well-being and development. My girls have made some great friends, which has brought us together with other families in the Steiner Ranch community. We couldn't ask for a better preschool experience. Focused, Clean, Caring and Fun."
– Audrey Krupa
"We love CCOA! I have had 3 children attend CCOA at one time or another and my 4-year-old is currently attending pre-K. We love the teachers and the staff and have been extremely pleased with the curriculum. My son has fun every day and is excited to go. Overall, we are thrilled with CCOA!"
– Alysia Transou
"Our kids have been at the Children's Center for over 2 years. The infant care has been awesome – no complaints. We went through a rocky period with our older daughter last year, but they hired a new director and everything is much improved now! Our daughter LOVES her pre-K teacher this year. He is definitely the best teacher she has had there. She loves going everyday!"
– Jennifer Montgomery
"It had become a bit of a challenge coming up with new playing and learning activities for my son. He is more enriched by being in a new environment, gaining a little bit of independence from me, and learning to be around not only other good role models, but also learning to be social with other children his own age. I am so thankful for CCOA!"
– Heather Mapes
"My daughter has attended CCOA for the past year and a half and we have been pleased with her experience. The teachers in the infant and toddlers' rooms are excellent and she has thrived in their care. She has formed strong bonds and is excited to see them and her friends each morning."
– Jennifer Boyd
"My daughter, Sydney, loves going to school every day. She has met amazing friends, and has always had the best teachers. I love when I am walking her to class and teachers who have never had her in class know exactly who she is and say hello. It's great to know that my daughter isn't just another kid that goes there, but a child that matters. Each child is treated with the same kindness."
– Cissy Stasio
"I have had several opportunities to enroll my son in other daycare facilities – many of which are closer to home or cost less, but because of the adoring teachers, the attentive office staff and administrators, the structured curriculum, and the vast variety of resources available to the kids on a daily basis...I choose to have these people and this facility involved in our daily lives. I love what this school offers my son!"
– Angela Mestemaker
"Both of my kids have been extremely happy at The Children's Center of Austin. We moved to Austin from Dallas two years ago and it was a bit of a struggle to find quality care in our neighborhood on short notice. The teachers are very caring and responsive to all of the kids and everyone seems happy to be there. They have great programs during the school year and the summers are a lot of fun for my son w/ all of the field trips and the swimming (it's the only thing that actually wears him out!)."
– Sue Atkinson
"We have been very pleased with choosing Children's Center since the very first day we enrolled our first child. It gives me peace of mind to know our girls are receiving good attention and care as well as being exposed to a variety of activities and curriculum. We know the caretakers are monitoring our girls closely from the feedback we receive each day. They have done a great job of hiring caretakers who seem truly invested in the well-being of the children and teaching them development and behavioral skills. We feel the Children's Center is a step above daycare facilities and is well worth the investment."
– Ginger and Luke Nelson
"I'm fortunate that I'm a writer and work from home. I ended up visiting The Children's Center on a whim as technically I could keep my daughter home and work around her schedule. Not only was I IMPRESSED but she was as well. So much so that we've quickly gone from two days a week up to three at HER insistence. Sure, the facility is clean safe, etc. but more than that the staff really seems to CARE about the kids and always greets my daughter by name and not just with a wave.
Recently, I went to pick her up early and she asked me to come back later and informed me she wanted to STAY! That, in my opinion, is the best endorsement ever."
– Carla Birnberg
"We are very appreciative of the care and instruction that our son has received in his year at The Children's Center, and feel that he is well-prepared to enter kindergarten this fall. Christine has been a wonderful teacher, and the leadership of Stacy and Ruth has also been observed. It has been a comfortable and safe place for him this past year. Thank you all so much."
– Janice
To The Children's Center of Austin,
Choosing a daycare is one of the most important decisions of your life. You are placing the thing you hold most dearly in your heart in the hands of someone else. With that being said, why I am so grateful to the teachers and staff of your school.
Each person at the Steiner location is so vested in the children. They do not just seem like teachers, they seem like family. They take special care of each child and access exactly what care they need. My daughter had some minor health problems when she started at the location when she was a year old and her teacher met and exceeded all the expectations I had of her. She is now three and still loves the school and the teachers. Each staff member she has been with she has had a wonderful experience with.
I watch how the teachers/staff interact with all the children and it warms my heart. From the teachers, to the cook, the receptionist and up to the Staff Coordinator and Director, they all give over 100% care to each child. I see a smile on every face at the school and it makes me feel safe and happy my child can be there with such loving people.
Thank you for watching the most important person in my life.
– Deanna Krischke
"The entire school's staff is fantastic. They greet us each day with genuine warmth and care. My son's teachers are extraordinary with the children, and I am always impressed at how friendly and supportive the other teachers are with us as well! Thus, why "family" is the first word that comes to mind when I think of CCOA, which is very comforting as I drop my child off each morning. I trust he could not be in better care."
– Kendall Woltenberg
"My three year old daughter has attended Children's Center of Austin – Steiner Ranch since the day it opened. She is a happy, secure child who loves to learn. This is in no small part due to the relationships that she has developed with her friends, her teachers, and the staff at CCOA - Steiner. Now, my second child has started attending, and again his relationship with his teacher has eased the transition from home to school.
It is comforting to know that while I am away from my children, they are being cared for by someone who genuinely enjoys watching them grow and learn. I feel like the school is a part of our community and interested in the development of our children. CCOA – Steiner has also been able to build on the secure foundation it has given my children, and have provided an enriching environment for my children to learn. My daughter has excelled beyond all expectations, and has enjoyed every moment of her class time where she learns science, math, language, Spanish, art, and computers, but still finds plenty of time to develop lifelong friendships with other kids from her neighborhood. It makes me very happy to know that my children are safe and happy, and are learning and developing relationships with their teachers and friends. I would highly recommend CCOA – Steiner to any family."
– Julie Hildebrand
"My two boys are students at the Children's Center of Austin at Bee Cave Rd. They love it! The teachers are wonderful – kind, caring people who love children and enjoy teaching.T he facility is outstanding – two playgrounds, computer rooms, gyms, art rooms, a swimming pool, and very nice classrooms. The director and education-coordinator do an excellent job overseeing and guiding the school. The children have plenty of activities during the day, and another great option is the "extra-curricular" activities! It's so nice that the kids can take additional classes such as sports, music, and language without me having to take them somewhere after school.I'm happy knowing my children are in such caring hands and a great environment while I'm at work."
– Gen, CCOA parent
"Under the leadership of Carrie Guarascio, CCOA of Steiner Ranch has become more than just a childcare provider, it has become an extension of our family. She promotes a collaborative parent-teacher-director approach to continue enhancing and improving the school's programs. She and curriculum coordinator Andrea [last name] play a very active role by engaging daily with our children and encouraging their individual needs for growth."
– Gen, CCOA parent
For more information on all of our childcare services, contact us now.


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municipal improvement
Water Distribution System Analysis and Design is a service we provide to governmental agencies and private operators of water distribution systems. We have sized main extensions to deliver required domestic and fire flow demands. Our staff has the proficiency required to perform system analysis. The resulting data makes it possible to identify the low pressure and low flow areas and then to design system improvements to correct those problem areas.
Storm Sewer System improvement, design, and development of construction documents for municipal governments are services we provide. These types of projects are approached much like the storm drainage improvement projects. These projects take on many forms from a few hundred to many thousands of feet of pipe. However, one thing all the municipal storm sewer projects have in common is that they are located in highly congested areas. The office and field staff of HMH Engineering is trained to be aware of potential conflicts. We insure that these conflicts are properly identified and located so that they can be avoided and/or the project impacts can be mitigated during the design process.