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In December 2015 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) stated that it would not take active steps to review non-commercial limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA) loans prior to 30 June 2016. It was recommended that LRBA loans should be put on arm's length terms by 30 June 2016. If that occurred then the ATO had stated that it would not actively review such non-commercial LRBAs for prior years.
The ATO has now made an important clarification to the above concession. The rectification must not only involve putting the loan on commercial terms by 30 June 2016, but also requires that the loan be on commercial terms for the entire 2015/16 income year. This could mean that by 30 June 2016 a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustee may have to top up its interest payments for the year, repay a year's worth of principal and reduce the loan's loan to value ratio (LVR).
Further clarification of this requirement is expected in coming weeks from the ATO, as well as more information about the proposed safe harbours for what will be deemed to be a commercial arrangement.
SMSF trustees with non-commercial loans in place should start reviewing their arrangements now to ensure they can put them on commercial terms and assess how they may fund any necessary payments of principal and interest for the 2015/16 year.
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The Chapel of St. Gabriel the Archangel at Highland Cemetery: Norwood, MA
Cram and Ferguson Architects worked with the Town of Norwood on the effort to list the Day Memorial Chapel on the National Historic Register. The Day chapel was designed by Cram and Ferguson Architects, LLC predecessor; Cram, Goodhue and Ferguson in 1903 and is considered by architectural historians to be a seminal building for its genre and time. The design features many Cram and Goodhue trademarks including rock face Quincy brown Quincy granites walls with Indiana Limestone trim.
Water infiltration has taken a toll especially on the front facade which is endangered due to displacement. The copper roof is in need of repairs after being severely damaged in a windstorm summer 2012 and water has been entering the building at the ground level causing damage. Listing on the National register opens up opportunities for grants and other assistance in the renovation effort.

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Columbia GSAPP Core Studio IV
Sato Space Studio
Craig Konyk & Michael Morris
"We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Nature's inexhaustible sources of energy — sun, wind and tide. ... I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that."
Thomas Edison, 1931
The mission anticipates the dwindling of energy sources on Earth in the future. The spacecraft would serve as an experimental research vessel to discover innovations in energy use and production. More specifically, it would gather and test new energies in territories that have not previously been visited by human life.
The information, experiences, and resources gathered would be relayed back to Earth upon reentry in order to move beyond the dominant fossil-fuel dependent model. By deploying several space crafts of 8 astronauts each, the mission's route would follow the interplanetary superhighway via Lagrange points and reach the extents of the solar system.
study of energy cycles on the international space station
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Mistreated moderators and the pervasive violence of the internet
Recently, the Verge published a look inside one of Facebook's deals with a content moderating contractor. Facebook hires these moderators to screen posts reported by users for violating their community standards. These moderators look at reported posts and decide whether to delete or allow them. Author Casey Newton was able to convince some former Facebook moderators, who are generally prohibited from discussing their work by NDAs, to tell her about their experiences. Their stories are deeply upsetting; they are routinely forced to witness extreme violence, constantly monitored and held to incredibly high standards for speed and accuracy. Accuracy is determined by how often moderators' decisions agree with the decisions of slightly more senior moderators; more senior moderators are given a random sample of a regular moderators' processed posts and asked to make their own judgments. At Cognizant, for example, moderators must be "accurate" at least 95% of the time. Within the Cognizant work site Newton examines, some moderators have responded to constant exposure to the worst of Facebook by buying into the conspiracy theories. One person genuinely believes the earth is flat, another has become convinced that 9/11 was not a legitimate terrorist attack, and another denies that the Holocaust took place.


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At Ajyal International School, we ensure that all children engaged in the Arabic Language Curriculum.
It is an essential part of the culture of the United Arab Emirates and it is the national language. Our curriculum is designed to challenge and excite children so that they see the language as an important and enjoyable.
At Ajyal International School, we ensure that all teachers receive continuing professional development so the curriculum has opportunities for the children to practise the language and experience the culture in which it has grown.
School trips to local attractions will enable our children to learn the language.
Our teachers are supported and held accountable to international teaching standards so that all children make progress over time.


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Fairtrade gets the gold standard
Angela Tatiana Vasquez Rojas has grown up in the small mining community of Santa Filomena since she was four years old. Her father worked in the Sotrami mines from dawn to dusk in order to earn enough to provide for his family and put bread on the table.
Although Angela has many fond memories of growing up in Santa Filomena, it was also a difficult and challenging upbringing. Working in the mines was one of the few jobs in the area and because of her father's extensive hours he had very little time to spend with her growing up.
Angela spoke to us about the impact working as a miner had on her father.
"Being the daughter of a miner is a bit complicated because you do not get to spend much time with your father" she explains. "Mining wears them down a lot, they get sick and despite the fact that they extract gold they are not rich people as many believe. When they get sick sometimes there is not enough money for treatments. Sometimes there are accidents at work which one cannot survive, and you do not know if they will come out alive or dead."
The fear for her father's welfare is one Angela is very familiar with. Thanks to stricter regulations and help from Fairtrade, health and safety and working conditions in the mines have improved significantly over the years.
The organisation Sotrami came to the Atacama Desert mines near Santa Filomena in the 1980s. At that point the village was the home of many people who had been displaced by violence. The group started to work towards eliminating child labour and improving the conditions miners work in to reach international labour standards. The support of ethical jewellers such as Cred Jewellery have helped enable this change by providing demand for fairly sourced gold. Gradually over the years standards improved in the area, but it wasn't until 2011 that the Fairtrade Minimum Price for Gold and Fairtrade Premium for Gold came into play, meaning that all workers now receive fair wages for their gold and money can be channelled back into the community.
The Fairtrade Premium has completely changed the way that miners and residents of Santa Filomena live. The desert's high temperatures meant a supply of clean and safe water was unreliable. Water was delivered in a weekly ration of barrels which sometimes arrived unpurified, causing mass sickness. Since their partnership with Fairtrade, the area has improved dramatically. With the Fairtrade Premium fund, the community has experienced a huge change in infrastructure; a new road was built which means water can now arrive by the lorry load, there is now electricity, internet and cable channels, and children have much better access to education and health services.
Angela's generation is one that has started to reap the benefits of improved conditions, both in the local community and down the mines. She recalls her childhood fondly, acknowledging the hardships but also the positivity and dedication to change her father installed in her. Over the years, many people have worked in incredibly dangerous conditions in order to provide for their families. As things continue to improve, it is important to remember the history of the mines, the resilience of those who worked in them and how improvement affects not only the local community, but is also a reflection on the world as a whole and the growing movement towards ethical and sustainable practices.
"My father, despite the little time he has, has always taught me that one has to move forward and that despite the adversities one must never give up" says Angela. "I can say I had the kind of childhood and adolescence that few can enjoy. Being the daughter of a miner, despite the difficult times, means I grew up knowing that a hero does not always have super powers, but in exchange of that, heroes give their lives for their families."
Angela is currently working in a village shop in Santa Filomena studying for her University entrance exam. Competition for grants from low income families in the area is fierce, so despite being a top student it is unlikely Angela will have the opportunity to attend university. Cred is dedicated to supporting mining communities and improving prospects for young people. Cred funded Angela's trip to the UK to give her the chance to experience life in another country and to spread the message of how the Fairtrade Premium benefits so many. This in turn will help raise awareness, so more people will choose Fairtrade which in turn will help university to be more than just a pipe dream for young people like Angela.


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"'You must forgive me, Nicolaus; I know that you will disagree, and that you have no way to voice your disagreement; but I have in late years sometimes thought that it might be possible to construct a system of theology or even a religion around the idea of love, if that idea were extended somewhat beyond its usual application, and approached in a certain way.'"
Octavius Caesar to Nicolaus of Damascus, 10 August A.D. 14, as imagined by John Williams; Augustus, Book III ((New York: New York Review of Books, 2015 [1971]), 293). "'Now that I am no longer capable of it, I have been examining that mysterious power that in its many varieties existed within me for so many years. Perhaps the name that we give to the power is inadequate; but if it is, so are the names, spoken and unspoken, that we give to all the simpler gods.'"
Augustus then runs through some of the loves: the erotic love of the opposite sex, the erotic love of the same sex (an imprisonment within the self, 294), friendship (the self-realizing platonic contemplation of "the mystery of the other"), the love of children (one's own, one's adopted, and children in general), "the love of the scholar for his text, the philosopher for his idea, the poet for his word" (both "the highest" and, "as a love of power", "the basest form of love"), and "the Father of [his] Country" for Rome (the Daughter to which he sacrificed his own, 295).
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Analysis of data from CESD's Mon State Rural Household Survey (2015) forms the basis for recommendations on possible policy options – for the Union and Mon State governments – to deliver "balanced growth and resilient livelihoods" in Mon State. A presentation to key stakeholders in Mawlamyine, Mon State, in May 2016, provides an overview of CESD's survey data, key findings and policy recommendations.
The challenges facing the rice and rubber sectors are presented – the rice sector faces rising labor costs, falling productivity and a lack of irrigation; while the rubber sector faces a fall in world prices, the need for increased investment, and a time delay on returns on investment, with about half of Mon State's rubber trees too young for tapping.
Challenges and policy options for high value crops (fruits, vegetables and pulses), fishing and non-farm sectors are also provided, as well as the opportunities and constraints due to migration (in Mon State, 31% of people aged 15-45 years have migrated).
The presentation was delivered by Dr Zaw Oo, CESD Executive Director, Mateusz Filipski, IFPRI Research Fellow, Prof. Duncan Boughton, Michigan State University, and Paul Dorosh, IFPRI Divisional Director. It is available for downloading via the link below.
Presentation name: Mon State livelihoods and rural development strategy
Presenters: Dr Zaw Oo, CESD, Mateusz Filipski, IFPRI, Prof. Duncan Boughton, MSU, and Paul Dorosh, IFPRI
Supported by: USAID, Michigan State University (MSU), International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT)
Presentation date: 2 May 2016
Language: English
Download a copy of the presentation from the following link:
- Mon State livelihoods and rural development strategy (PDF; English language; 18 pages; 1,565 Kb)
The presentation is also available on the MSU website, http://fsg.afre.msu.edu/


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Situated in the very heart of downtown, the Flower square is Zagreb's favorite promenade where you go to see and be seen. What you probably do not know is that beneath it still lays an old cemetery which was used from the 14th to the 18th century.
TKALČIĆEVA STREET is the most popular bar strip today. Until the Second World War it was also a place for a "good time", because almost every house on the street was a legal brothel!
DOLAC MARKET is the most popular farmers' market in Zagreb. It is a vibrant, colorful and fun place to discover foods (and other products) grown and produced locally. We recommend you to pay a visit. The market works every day, but make sure to come before 2 pm.
CROATIAN NATIONAL THEATER IN ZAGREB is a Neo-Baroque architectural monument and one of the most representative buildings from late 19th century. A less known fact is that the Theatere is connected to surrounding buildings with underground tunnels, where the biggest tunnel leads to street across – Academy of Dramatic Art. These tunnels are used every day by theater staff. In front of the Theater you can find the famous statue – called THE WELL OF LIFE by world-renowned sculptor Ivan Meštrović. Take a photo in front of this impressive statue, which Meštrović created at a young age of only 22.
This little Medieval hilltop settlement is a charming and interesting part of Zagreb worth visiting. The cobble stone streets will lead you to numerous Zagreb museums, official government buildings, hidden courtyards, parks and promenades. There you can see the oldest pharmacy in Zagreb (which is still operating), mosaic roof of St. Mark's church and the amazing Observatory.
When you are in the Upper town, a must see is the LOTRŠČAK TOWER where the Grič cannon is fired every day at noon. You can climb up the tower and enjoy the remarkable view. On the way down do not miss the opportunity to ride in Zagreb's FUNICLUAR which is the shortest cable car (only 66 meters) in the world used for a public transportation. The ride lasts 55 seconds!
If you take a stroll down Tkalčićeva Street, make a stop by the interesting statue of MARIJA JURIĆ ZAGORKA – the most read and the most popular female author in Croatia. She was the first Croatian female journalist and founder of the first newspaper for women, feminist and author of numerous novels. The greatest fame was brought to her by "Grička vještica" (The Witch of Grič), a cycle of seven romance and historical novels in which the main motives were witches, their persecution and burning. The novels symbolized the call to women to rebel. She lived at the Dolac Market and today her place is a museum- apartment, something you do not want to miss.
Did you know that the CITY LIGHTS in Upper town, Kaptol and Opatovina are still running on gas?! Today, 214 gas lamps are turned on manually every day, which takes about two hours.
If you enjoy nature, take a hike on Sljeme's trails and visit MEDVEDGRAD. A small medieval fortified town located on the south slopes of Medvednica Mountain, constructed after the Tatar invasion in the 13th century. Recently, Medvedgrad was partly restored and offers a beautiful panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. Below the main tower of the castle is the Oltar Domovine (Altar of the Homeland) which is dedicated to Croatian soldiers killed in the Croatian War of Independence.
To Medvedgrad are tied numerous legends and one of them includes THE BLACK QUEEN – cruel and mystical ruler of Medvedgrad. Allegedly there are unexplored underground corridors with the queen's treasures still inside; even today these corridors connect Medvedgrad with St. Mark's Church in the Upper town. The legend says that queen herself is trapped within those corridors, turned into a serpent queen because she was cursed by the Devil, whom she wanted to cheat.
Until the beginning of April, Mevedgrad is closed for the public, but you can get your own, private guided tour of the Medieval 'Burg', which is definitely a unique experience.
During the year, on special occasions, you can see the changing of the guard of honor in Zagreb – THE CRAVAT REGIMENT. The ceremony starts on the Upper Town and involves an entire formation of 12 soldiers and horsemen, after which they separate and head for St. Mark's Square, Ban Josip Jelačić Square and Kaptol. They are accompanied by armorers, trumpeters, drummers, standard bearers and the commander. Dressed in replica uniforms of Croatian soldiers from the Thirty Years War in the 17th century, they recreate historical beginnings of ties, which is a unique contribution from Croatians to the world's cultural heritage.
Centers will provide you with all the information you need to know about the city. In their offices you can find numerous prospects, guides including Insight Design Guide and flyers with information about Zagreb. There are five centres in total: three at arrival points (airport, bus station, train station), in the Lotrščak Tower and on the main square – Ban Josip Jelačić Square 11.


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But minister responsible for the 2010 Winter Games says idea faces major hurdles
Major hurdles face the federal governments idea of using a national lottery to pay for Olympic Games and other hallmark sporting events says the B.C. minister responsible for the 2010 games Ted Nebbeling.
"I think it is going to be more complicated than it appears on the surface," he said.
Last weekend Heritage Minister Sheila Copps said the federal and provincial governments were working on the concept of a national lottery.
The greatest hurdle, said Nebbeling, will be to get all the provinces to buy into the idea.
"Quebec has always been vigorous about standing up for their right to control lotteries and it is probably the province with the highest participation in lotteries," he said.
"Certainly when we get the layout we will look at it and discuss it with the federal government but it really depends on the other provinces willingness."
Traditionally lotteries are under provincial jurisdiction and the provinces receive millions in revenue from them annually.
If the idea is accepted by the provinces, said Nebbeling, the federal government faces the challenge of deciding what kind of lottery to run.
It cant simply be another scratch card. It has to be something new.
Nebbeling suggested informally to federal colleagues that a lottery similar to ones run in several European countries be considered.
In those lotteries purchasers buy one ticket good for several draws over a period of months. As long as no one wins the jackpot continues to grow.
"I dont think the provinces want to give up the revenue they derive from lotteries today by just adding another scratch ticket," said Nebbeling.
"It has to be something new and appealing."
In Germany a nationally-backed lottery helps fund many good causes while in Spain the money is used to help pay for health care and facilities.
Nebbeling said he is waiting for a more concrete plan to be forwarded to him from Copps ministry.
Its currently estimated that all levels of government would need to spend $620 million to pay for the must-have facilities for the 2010 Winter Games.
Other costs such as road improvements, the construction of a new convention centre in Vancouver, a Vancouver-Richmond rapid transit system and security costs would also need to be covered.
Sam Corea, media spokesman for the 2010 bid welcomed the idea that the federal government is considering a lottery to help with funding.
"As far as the bid is concerned we are thrilled that the minister is looking ahead and showing confidence that we are going to win so she is now thinking ahead to how we are going to build the facilities," he said.
"But, really it is not for the Bid Corporation to determine what a lottery would look like, should there be a lottery."


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Could Cowgill, CPE get the last laugh?
We lament Brad Cowgill's decision to resign as president of the Council on Postsecondary Education in the midst of the controversy surrounding his appointment.
Gov. Steve Beshear meddled politically in what is supposed to be an apolitical position, and Kentucky will be the poorer for it.
Even though Cowgill is a Democrat, his term of service as a distinguished employee in Ernie Fletcher's administration once again underscores a fatal flaw in Kentucky Republicans: They give in too easily and won't fight for their honor.
That undesirable behavior manifested itself time and time again when the Democrats attacked Fletcher. Precious few took up the gauntlet to defend the honor of an honorable man.
Politics is a blood sport, a to-the-victor-go-the-spoils game, but Republicans in Kentucky must have gotten used to enjoying being pushed around by the Democrats. The GOP in this state lacks the testicular fortitude to fight the good fight.
We'd have much rather seen Cowgill stay to fight it out. We wanted him and the CPE to draw a line in the sand and dare Beshear and Little Jackie Conway, he of the fellatory attorney general's opinion, to cross it.
But there may be a method to the madness here.
What if the CPE conducts Beshear's sacred nationwide search and hires -- Brad Cowgill? Especially after Beshear tried once again to gratuitously meddle in the process by saying Cowgill "should not be part of that search?"
After eight months of serving as interim president, and the last few weeks as president albeit with an unsigned contract. Cowgill certainly has the requisite experience. He's earned praise for his work, satisfying any arbitrary requirements about reputation. And if the CPE pays strict attention to the state's Open Meetings Law, it can hire Cowgill back -- which is the result it wanted all along -- and all Beshear will be able to do is sputter and stutter and ask Little Jackie Conway to come perform legal fellatio on him again.
There may be a distinct lack of testosterone in some quarters in this state, but who knows? We're hoping that the CPE has something up its sleeve and is planning a big, hearty, "up yours" to the governor who meddled where he shouldn't have.


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Joy comes not from becoming but from Being, not from Doing but from Undoing, not from getting but letting go!
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The greatest offering you can give to Yourself and the Universe is by realizing who You Are.
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Yoga is an intimate and mystical love affair with the invisible and unknown to make it visible within!
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Atmanandam Mission
Atmanandam is a secular, non-profit and spiritually based organization that offers meditation retreats at their meditation retreat center in the Idukki District of Kerala, S. India. Meditation, Breath practices, Mantra Chanting and other techniques taught, follow the philosophical basis of Vedanta and the 4-streams of Yoga. Tools provided are simple and can be easily incorporated into a daily lifestyle practice.
Life's challenges brings one towards introspection, observation and contemplation. One ponders "Who Am I?, Why Am I here?" etc. It is through a committed and disciplined spiritual practice that one experiences inner transformation. This inner journey of insights and experiences helps release old beliefs and attitudes creating expansion and joy within. Learn More
Our 7-day Meditation Retreats are uniquely designed, to offer participants an immersion experience into joyful living and awareness practices. Retreats are offered several times a year. No prior experience is necessary. Bring an open heart and open mind!
To enable one to experience their Divinity within, one must fully immerse themselves into a practice of Self-awareness. Through the age old living wisdom practices of silence, stillness, the four streams of Yoga, Satsangh , Mantra Japa (Chanting), Dhyana (meditation) and Spiritual transmission, one can transcend mental distractions and begin to listen their own inner silence and attain communion with the Divine within. Learn More
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Connect to the Divine Feminine Essence of You is a rich, self-empowering 9-day retreat workshop (Total of 10 days) to coincide with the sacred 9-nights of celebration of the Goddess (Navarathri) which is widely celebrated all over India. We are offering this uniquely structured, sacred 9-day meditation retreat to immerse and dive deep within. In this rich experiential workshop, learn to invoke and connect to the essence of the Divine Feminine Within.
What is included in the retreat:
- Yoga, pranayama, chanting mantras and guided meditation practices accompanied by rituals and devotion to the 9 forms of the Divine Feminine as the Goddess.
- Immersion into the various names and forms attributed to the Goddess- learn about Her Creative aspect, intelligence, discernment and action potential expressed in a myriad of ways. Wondering what Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Kali mean
- room and board each day with modern amenities and 3 delicious vegetarian S. Indian meals
- Shared transportation to and from Cochin (Kochi) International Airport (COK)
- Visits to the local temples, natural waterfalls and other natural settings
- Guidance into spiritual practices that will become your toolkit to live a nourished and nurtured life.
- Not covered- Insurance, Airfare and any other transportation or medical expens
Register before September 15th and receive a $150 discount – Early Bird Fee-$1650 . Group leads- Bring a group of 3 or more and receive an additional $100 off your fee (Single discount only). Bring 5 attendees and receive $200 off.
[International participants must arrive in India at least 48 hours prior to adjust to time and environment so that your sleep patterns are regular prior to retreat. Otherwise this will impact your experience as well as others. Please do your sightseeing and tourist activities prior to the retreat. Do not bring any valuables with you.]
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Retreat begins with a Welcome and Orientation session at 4pm on Oct 9th. All attendees must be registered and checked-in at the ashram by 3:00pm on OCT 9th, 2018
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LGBTQ2+ and Religion
The views that many faiths hold about the LGBTQ2+ communities have been talked about a lot lately.
Some faiths have welcomed the LGBTQ2+ communities and others have not. In some cases, individual congregations or spiritual leaders have expressed support for the LGBTQ2+ communities despite the views of others in their faith.
Some LGBTQ2+ people feel a lot of frustration and disappointment about the views that their faiths hold about LGBTQ2+ people. Some choose to stop practicing their faith because of those beliefs. Other LGBTQ2+ people choose to continue practicing their faith even if it is not supportive of LGBTQ2+ people because they find it rewarding in other ways.
Ultimately faith and spirituality are choices that you have to make for yourself.
Depending on where you live and what your faith is, it may be difficult for you to find a welcoming faith group or spiritual leader in your area. SPECTRUM's Rainbow Pages has a section called "Faith/Spiritual Groups" that is a good place to start for those in the Waterloo Region. LGBTQ2+ and LGBTQ2-positive members of many faith groups have established virtual communities to provide support to LGBTQ2+ people around the world. If you are aware of a faith group that is LGBTQ2-positive and that we've forgotten to list, please let us know about it!
It may also be helpful for you to speak with a family member, counsellor, or someone else that you trust about your feelings about your spiritual or religious beliefs.


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A Shining Example of Our Mission
A message from Mary's Woods CEO Marvin Kaiser
April 4, 2016
As a caring community, our mission statement clearly expresses that Mary's Woods "respond to the Gospel's vision of full development for every individual at each life stage." We take this to heart by offering an array of programs and services aimed at enriching the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our residents.
Now, through a special partnership with the Oregon Symphony, a groundbreaking music therapy program called MusicNOW has come to our campus.
The program connects Oregon Symphony musicians, Marylhurst University music therapy interns, the Alzheimer's Association of Oregon, the Earthtones Music Therapy Services, and Mary's Woods in a unique partnership aimed at providing social engagement to residents with memory loss, dementia, and other neurological disorders through musical experiences.
We couldn't be more excited about the results thus far. At the most recent sessions, residents in Caritas House were handed a baton while a visiting musician played an instrument. The effects of the music were stunning: many of our residents actually began to conduct the tempo of the song as though leading an orchestra.
Still other residents, those who sat in nearby chairs to listen, started clapping to the rhythm and some, including those with the deepest loss of time or place, moved their feet to the music. There wasn't a dry eye in sight. It was such a moving experience for all who were present that day.
MusicNOW falls in line with our mission and we are very proud to be part of the pilot program. By touching memory and emotion, this program promises to prolong life and enhance healthy aging for all who might need special attention someday.
Thank you,
Marvin Kaiser
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Date: 1938
Size: 18 x 24 inches (with mat) 10.5 x 16.5 inches (image only)
Artist: Charles Simpson
This original print was the fifth in a series of nine commissioned by La Presse featuring the historic Place D'Armes. This view from Notre Dame Street where it meets St. Jacques and is meant to reflect the way the street would have looked in 1850. The series was paid for by Montreal's Molson Brewery, as much a part of the city as any historic landmark.
La Presse, a Canadian newspaper, was founded in 1884, and as the paper recently went digital, this piece is really quite the find! Matted and ready to frame, we feel it would be a fabulous addition to a chalet or country house and would, of course, be a great souvenir for anyone from (or visiting!) our beautiful city.


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Happy birthday to Brett Gurewitz of Bad Religion and owner of Epitaph Records! Epitaph Records released The Offspring's "break through" album Smash 20 years ago, and it's still the best selling independent album of all time.
All Images Copyright © Lindsey Best. Please do not steal my images without prior consent & proper credit. If you're interested in licensing an image or acquiring a print, please email me.


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Houses for sale in East Brunswick
Townhouses and condos in East Brunswick
Rentals in East Brunswick
East Brunswick is a sprawling township bounded roughly by Routes 1 and 18 and County Road 615. North and South Brunswick lie to its west, and these three municipalities share much of the same flavor.
While most people associate East Brunswick with the hustle and bustle of the commercial area lining Route 18, the township is actually home to large housing developments and lush areas of green. There is an established feel to the municipality, although a good number of elegant homes have been constructed there recently, especially in the Farrington Lake area. Someone looking to find a home in East Brunswick will have a wide array of choices, as condos, townhouses, smaller homes and large mansions are all available.
East Brunswick is one of the very few municipalities in Central Jersey to boast its own water park, and there is no lack of parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities in the township. At any given time one will find a fair number of fishermen trying their luck at various points along Farrington Lake.
Route 18 is synonymous with shopping in the township. Large malls with major anchor stores and dozens of strip malls offer residents and visitors a wide array of merchandise and foodstuffs to purchase. East Brunswick has a highly regarded school system as well, which attracts residents and sets the tone for the community.
Commuting from East Brunswick to just about anywhere is easy. A bus terminal routes traffic into New York City, the New Jersey Turnpike cuts through the township, and plentiful east-west and north-south highways connect to various parts of New Jersey.


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The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The DOE aims to catalyze the timely, material, and efficient transformation of the nation's energy system and secure U.S. leadership in clean energy technologies. Other goals are: 1) to maintain a vibrant U.S. effort in science and engineering as a cornerstone of our economic prosperity with clear leadership in strategic areas, and 2) to enhance nuclear security through defense, nonproliferation, and environmental efforts.
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The 73rd Annual Golden Globes air this Sunday at 8 pm on CTV and CTV GO and represent one of our favourite awards shows of the year for a number of reasons.
The Globes are the unofficial kick off to awards season, followed by the SAG Awards and of course, the Oscars. The Globes are the show that's willing to take some risks (see: Gervais, Pohler and Fey) and that includes serving the audience alcohol. Bless you, Globes Gods. We also love that the Globes combine film and TV, our two favourite things next to music and breathing and on most days, coffee.
As if these weren't enough reasons to tune in Sunday night, here are 15 more.
Watch the 2016 Golden Globe Awards hosted by Ricky Gervais on Sunday at 8 pm on CTV and CTV GO.
15. Celeb Fan-Girling
Take actors from the TV and film worlds and mix them together in a tight space with communal tables and you've got A-listers and B-listers (and sometimes C and D-listers) going nuts with selfies.
14. The Over Zealous Cast
While the Oscars pride themselves on being refined, the Golden Globes serve food and booze and we thank them for that. It's the fuel that gives casts the feeling that they're cheering on their winning buddy at a Grade 10 basketball game during Spirit Week.
13. Off-Script Banter
We know that writers spend weeks putting together the dialogue for presenters at the Globes, but we love the spur of the moment jokes that actually work (comedians only, please!).
12. The Friendship Moments
We'll be looking closely, Amy and Jennifer.
11. The Grumps
Seeing multi-millionaires who are adored around the world get annoyed at having to share a table with mere mortals warms our hearts.
10. The Shade
Whether it's on the red carpet or during a speech and sharing a table with another actor, someone at some point will throw shade. We just hope the cameras are fast enough to catch the chilly eyeroll.
9. The Indifferent Winner
Every award show has at least one. The artist who is too cool for award shows. We respect your blase-ness, and we also respect how much everyone in your category hates you.
8. The Surprise Cameo
We have some big expectations, Gervais.
7. The Non-Winner Cam
We don't like the word 'loser' and we think it's pretty mean to keep the camera rolling on the four actors/directors who don't make it to the podium after the winning name has been announced. But it does make for great gif moments.
6. The Dreaded Teleprompter
We can rescue Matt Damon from every imaginable landscape, but Hollywood still hasn't mastered a teleprompter everyone can read.
5. The Possible Couples
Award season is a great time for celebs to reveal if the dating rumours surrounding themselves and their equally hot co-stars are true. Watch the red carpet for some hot and heavy handholding…or just Leonardo DiCaprio bringing his mom again.
4. The Heartfelt Speeches
I'm not crying, you're crying!
3. The Awkward Speeches
We love the emotional, tear-filled speeches, but those rarely make for good water cooler conversation on Monday morning. What gets us meme-ing is the artist who wins big and then gives an odd, rambling, trying-to-be-political-but-not speech. Throw in a couple bleeped moments and we're in award show heaven.
2. The Clothes
Okay, okay, we know the Globes are all about honouring the best in film and TV and those are two things we love (we have the couch indents to prove it). But seeing Hollywood A-listers wearing incredible gowns and jewels (and even better – questionable gowns and jewels) is an event unto itself.
1. Two words: Ricky Gervais
The British comedian is back for a fourth year and if his previous three hosting gigs have taught us anything, it's that Ricky says what Ricky wants and that's just how we like it.


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Many flyfishermen believe that you have to take a great journey to catch decent sized fish. Yes I would take a Pyramid Lake Lahontan Cutthroat over an average sized Rainbow anyday but most of the time we are within a shirt driving distance of World Class fisheries that we just haven't discovered yet. Being a native of Denver my entire life has really opened my eyes to some of the less explored trophy waters available to me. Take the South Platte for example. Anglers wait all year long for the big fish to start their annual spawning runs from the big Reservoirs like Spinney and Elevenmile up into the Dream Stream sections. They do have a chance at some pretty sizeable fish but is it really worth standing shoulder to shoulder with a bunch of drunken spinfishermen when you can hit some of the lower sections and still catch very nice fish. A few buddies of mine caught some monsters this season just by trying different places. (Im not going to give away these spots for the sake of my own life but you get the picture) So Im motivating you to get out and explore those spots that you oogle at everyday on your way to work. Who knows? Maybe youll catch a 27inch Buck within 5 miles from your doorstep…
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When the season stteard I was catching big fish on the first bank and this should be true off and on all summer when the water temps are right for extended periods of time. Big NW blows and east winds cool it down that's good.Bill
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I totally used to watch him on PBS as a kid! I loved it! Very cool video. As for the 700 calorie diet, yikes–that's about how much I ate when I was my smallest. I think for some of us we have to decide–is being tiny more important than being healthy? 150 is my happy weight. It may at the high end of what I should be for my height, but lower means too few calories and I'm not happy any more. Now, I just need to find that happy weight again! I'm 15 lbs higher than it right now. I'm hoping your Aug challenge will help me get a little closer.
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Without Dealmakers, Can Congress Compromise?
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This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Audie Cornish.
A sharply divided Congress is embroiled in yet another budget battle. And once again, the country faces the possibility of a federal government shutdown. This time, the bickering is over the latest stopgap spending bill. House Republicans are demanding more than $1 billion in spending cuts to offset spending for disaster relief. Democrats are opposed. Both sides have just days to reach an agreement - or risk another eleventh-hour vote - to avoid a government shutdown October 1st.
This latest impasse has echoes of this summer's protracted debt-limit debate, and it's indicative of the dysfunction in Congress - the partisan gridlock that keeps both sides from compromising.
That's why another bit of news caught our eye this past week. Republican Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, someone known for a willingness to work with Democrats on tough issues, announced he is giving up his leadership position in the Republican caucus. He explained why on NPR's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED.
CORNISH: The rarest privilege of being a senator is your autonomy. You're free to do whatever you want to do. And when you go to the leadership table, you exchange some of your independence for the seat at the leadership table. I'm giving that up to get my independence back.
CORNISH: So what does it mean when a deal maker backs away from the leadership table? We put that question to Ross Baker, a professor of political science at Rutgers University who has worked for both Republican and Democratic senators.
ROSS BAKER: I console myself occasionally, that things in the past have got to have been worse. And...
CORNISH: Somewhere, at some point.
BAKER: Right. I, you know - unfortunately, you conjure up the worst image - is, you know, the 1850s. And you don't want to go there.
CORNISH: Right. Didn't someone actually draw a sword at that point?
BAKER: Oh, they did.
CORNISH: Right.
BAKER: Poor Charles Sumner was beaten on the floor of the Senate.
BAKER: But - and I kind of think about the McCarthy period, for example. And, you know, that was a terrible time for Congress in general, but for the United States Senate in particular. But the McCarthy period was one in which individual careers were ruined. What troubles me now is that the institution itself is being trashed, that every time we have one of these crises - like the summer debt extension crisis, or the current continuing resolution crisis - it causes the public to see Congress in a much more negative light. And looking at the public opinion polls on the job performance of Congress is just totally disheartening.
CORNISH: What does this mean, going forward, for more deal making? You know, I look at the number of senators who left the Senate last year - who retired or stepped down - and quite a few of those guys were people who would have crossed the aisle to make big legislation happen. I just wonder, going forward, is this kind of another little signal out there that the deal makers are going the way of the dodo?
BAKER: Democrats and Republicans, both. People like Senator Dodd from Connecticut, who was well-known as a bipartisan character; Senator Bob Bennett from Utah, whose sin against party orthodoxy seems to have been some conversations he had with a Democrat about an alternative to the Obama health-care plan. And he, of course, was deprived of the Republican nomination in Utah in a party caucus, which basically was attended by a handful of people.
BOB BENNETT: Well, I'm flattered. I was glad to hear people say nice things about me.
CORNISH: We called Bob Bennett about that assessment. The former senator served three terms as a Republican representing the State of Utah before Tea Party activists helped oust him in the last election. Before that, Bennett was counsel to Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. These days, he's a senior policy adviser with the firm Arent Fox.
So, too, is his former Senate colleague Byron Dorgan. Dorgan, a Democrat, represented the State of North Dakota as a congressman and senator for three decades - half that time, in key leadership posts - before retiring from the Senate earlier this year. We caught both men on the road - Bennett, near Phoenix, Arizona; Dorgan, in Miami, Florida. We asked them if they see a trend of deal makers leaving the Senate. First, former Senator Bob Bennett.
BENNETT: Well, it would certainly appear to be that way. If you'd look at the new senators coming in, and the attitudes of the senators they replaced, that you could say yeah, the culture is changing fairly dramatically. But I would point out that I have seen senators come in from the House, where the attitudes are much more partisan usually, and start off their Senate term very, very rigid that they're not going to be deal makers. And after two or three years, they turn into deal makers. So I'm hoping that the situation will not be permanent.
CORNISH: Senator Dorgan, what's your assessment of how the nature of deal making has changed?
BYRON DORGAN: Well, I think it's changed partly as a result of some of the interest groups that say to the politicians, look, you got to be with us on this. And, you know, you can't compromise. They say, are you going to stand for your principles or are you going to compromise? Because if you compromise - that's a four-letter word - it means you've decided not to stand on your principles. That has caused all kind of problems.
I mean, Bob Bennett and I have worked together - he's a Republican; I'm a Democrat - we've worked together for a long time and did so amicably and hopefully, in the interest of the country. That is not always the case these days. I just really think that we need much more bipartisanship, and much more compromise.
BENNETT: I go back to one of the most contentious experiences we had while I was there, in my last term. And that is TARP...
CORNISH: And that's the Troubled Asset Relief fund that was supposed to help bail out banks.
BENNETT: Right. And when the chairman of the Federal Reserve Board and the secretary of the Treasury jointly come before the Congress and say to you: We have four days before there is a major meltdown. And then Chairman Bernanke said: I have run out of tools; there's nothing I can do to avert this disaster, it's all up to you. All of a sudden, with those of us on the Banking Committee who worked on fashioning the details of TARP, all partisanship went out - disappeared very quickly. We sat in that room - Chris Dodd as the chairman of the Banking Committee, I was there as the senior Republican on the issue - and there was very, very little partisanship. When we were facing a disaster, we got together and we solved the problem.
W: We are not leaving here for the recess until this bill is passed. We pledge to you jointly, as leaders, we will get this done.
CORNISH: But at the same time, Senator Bennett, it seems as though it is crisis points only these days that drives bipartisanship. We have to, literally, be on the brink of shutdown, disaster, markets being harmed before there's real action.
BENNETT: Well, I will grant you that. But my hope is, and my history tells me, that the bitter partisanship that we're seeing right now won't necessarily be permanent, that there will be time to - maybe it will another crisis, or maybe it will just be recognizing that political imperatives change among the electorate.
We talk about the tea parties - we've seen this kind of thing before. Last time, it was led by Ross Perot. And everybody was predicting that it was going to overwhelm the system. There were some adjustments, but it didn't. And people got about the business of Congress again, after all of the anger that surrounded the Perot movement had died down. So it's going to be very hard to make any firm, long-term predictions of what would happen. Right now, it doesn't look too good.
CORNISH: Senator Dorgan, I wonder what this means for the lawmakers who have always been very good at legislating - at the act of writing laws, of building compromise. It seems as though the emphasis is so much more on the big campaigners and the big fundraisers.
DORGAN: Well, that's true. I mean, the fact is there's not much legislating being done because, you know, you go for months on a debate about whether or not we should default on our debt as a country. I mean, unbelievable to me that would have been a part of a debate, but it was. And we actually had people suggesting the country should default on its debt. So, I mean, there's not a lot of traditional legislating being done. But we do need to get back to that. And let me just say - I mean, there's no preordained destiny that this country will always do well, and always be what we expect America to be.
It needs some tender, loving care these days - for people to work together to try to fix what's wrong because we've got a lot of people out of work; a lot of people have lost hope. And this Congress, neither side is doing very well in serving the public's interest. And so my hope is things will change, and everyone will recognize the urgency at this point.
CORNISH: So ideally, one day a compromise will no longer be a four-letter word...
DORGAN: Let's hope not.
CORNISH: ...in the Senate, right?
DORGAN: Compromise is the way things get done. It's the lubrication of democracy, where two people who disagree decide to come together and reach consensus for the good of the country.
BENNETT: I have heard Mitch McConnell say repeatedly and publicly that the best time to solve big problems is when you have divided government - that is, a Democrat in the White House, and the Republicans in control of Congress - which means that both parties are going to end up with a stake in the outcome, responsibility for what happened. And neither party can attack the other because both were involved.
CORNISH: Former senators Bob Bennett and Byron Dorgan. We spoke to them as lawmakers are at an impasse over a bill to keep the government running after September 30th. Senate Republican and Democrats reconvene tomorrow to try and reach a deal.
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A huge majority of truck accidents occur due to driver fatigue, drowsiness and sleeplessness. Driver fatigue can severely impair a truck driver's ability to perform and react in a safe manner. It is said that for every hour that a truck driver loses sleep, it drastically increases the chances of an accident taking place. If you or a family member is in a truck accident and driver fatigue, negligence or recklessness is to blame then you may be able to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim. A Phoenix truck accident lawyer at our firm can meet with you to review the facts surrounding the accident and determine what type of compensation you may be entitled to ask for.
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Thomas University to celebrate Homecoming Week Oct. 21-27
Alumni from across the nation and around the globe will be at Thomas University for the annual Homecoming Week celebration Oct. 21-27.
Festivities begin on Monday, Oct. 21, with an opening ceremony followed by a cookout on the Main Campus from noon to 1:30 p.m. Each day of the week will feature different activities for alumni and current students, including a movie on the green on Tuesday, a chili cook-off and street dance on Thursday.
"Homecoming is a time to connect the past with the present," said Joseph Newborn, Director of Alumni and Foundation Relations. "Returning alumni will have the opportunity to celebrate the growth of their alma mater, and current students will experience Thomas University's traditions. We have a whole week of activities planned, some new and some old, culminating in the reintroduction of Men's Basketball to Thomas University. Join us in the festivities for Thomas University's "Spirit Rising" Homecoming celebration."
The highlight of the week will be the annual Homecoming Alumni Recognition Dinner on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Thomasville Garden Center. The dinner will include the presentation of awards including the inductees to the Alumni Wall of Fame, the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Distinguished Young Alumni Award and the Ambassador's Award. Also during the dinner, graduates from 1963 will be inducted into the Pioneer Society, which honors alumni who have celebrated the 50th anniversary of their graduation. Tickets to the dinner are $30 for individuals or $50 for a couple and must be purchased in advance.
For more information about Homecoming Week activities or to purchase tickets, visit www.thomasu.edu or call (229) 227-6903.
Thomas University Homecoming 2013
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- Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.: Movie on the Green featuring "White House Down," Magnolia Campus
- Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m.: International Day, TU Residence Hall
- Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.: Spirit Rising Party featuring Chili Cook-off followed by street dance, Magnolia Campus
- Friday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m.: Alumni Awards Dinner, Thomasville Garden Center
- Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.: Inaugural Home Game for Men's Basketball Team, Night Hawk Gymnasium, Magnolia Campus


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Shannon McIlroy has won bronze at the World Bowls Championships in Adelaide today.
Nelson 25-year-old McIlroy won New Zealand's fourth medal of the championships after losing 21-19 to Australian Leif Selby.
He picked up three shots to narrow the gap to 20-19 but Selby secured the vital shot for victory, and a berth in the final against Canada's Ryan Bester.
New Zealand's women's world singles champion Val Smith is going for gold against Australia's Karen Murphy in her final this afternoon.


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Over 160 spring lambs sold to £98.50 for 8 lambs weighing 22k from a Rathfriland farm. This was 444 pence per kilo.
Other spring lambs sold to £96.50 for 26k from Newry.
A pen of 10 lambs weighing 21.7k from Annalong sold at £95 or 438 pence per kilo.
Loughbrickland farmer: 22k at £93. Moybrick farmer: 22.5k at £92.50. Hilltown farmer: 23k at £92.50. Markethill farmer: 22.3k at £91.50. Newcastle farmer: 21.5k at £91. Hilltown farmer: 22k at £90.
Over 200 fat ewes cleared up to £100 for a Dromore farmer, with most ewes selling from £85 to £100.
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Next open dairy sale is on Monday, May 1 at 12 noon. The sale will include 30 young cows – mainly British Friesian crossed Holstein cows with a few MBE and Shorthorn bred cows.
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Twenty-three year old black Vietnam veteran Henry "Dickie" Marrow had just returned home to Oxford, North Carolina in 1970.
His tragic murder by whites just days after his return prompted the small town's black community to stand up and fight back.
The town's story is the backdrop for the upcoming film Blood Done Sign My Name.
Marrow's cousin, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, was only 22 and teaching in Oxford at the time of the murder. He immediately took action.
"There was nothing in my DNA or genetic makeup that was going to allow that to happen without some kind of challenge," Chavis said. "There had been a long list of racial murders. Our cup had runneth over."
Chavis led an economic boycott of white-owned businesses in the area. He said the nonviolent act changed the relationships between blacks and whites and helped desegregate the town.
"I thought a boycott was a way to channel all of the anger my community had in a positive way," Chavis said. "We all discovered we had power in our own hands. It was just a matter of using it."
Actor Nate Parker ( The Great Debators, The Secret Life of Bees) portrays Chavis in the film.
"Dr. Chavis was a hero in our community," Parker said. "He didn't wait for the elders, he didin't wait for anything but that moment of action."
Chavis said Blood Done Sign My Name is not just a story of the Civil Rights era. He cites such issues as high incarceration and dropout rates for blacks today as evidence the struggle must continue.
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"To me in 2010, there's more reason to have a Civil Rights Movement today than we had in the 1960s and the 1970s," Chavis said. "But you have to be conscious of oppression. If you are conscious, you can be inspired and motivated to do something about it."


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Your car could become virtual personal assistant
February 21, 2017
We are now used to cars that understand what we say. Experts predict that in future they may also know how we feel – for example, whether we have had a bad day at the office – sometimes without us having to say a word.
Nearly 90 percent of all new cars are expected to offer voice recognition capability by 2022. * The next step for the cars of tomorrow could be to pick up on tiny changes in our facial expression as well as modulations and inflections in our speaking voice, easing the driving experience for consumers.
Automotive assistant leveraging voice recognition and artificial intelligence could learn which songs we like to hear when we are stressed and those occasions we prefer to simply enjoy silence. Interior lighting could also complement our mood.
"We're well on the road to developing the empathetic car which might tell you a joke to cheer you up, offer advice when you need it, keep away all unnecessary trouble when you're stressed, remind you of birthdays and keep you alert on a long drive," said Fatima Vital, senior director, Marketing Automotive, Nuance Communications, which helped us to develop voice recognition of the SYNC in-car connectivity system.
Cloud-based voice control is anticipated to be available on 75 per cent of new cars by 2022, * and it is predicted future systems would evolve into personal assistants that shuffle appointments and order takeaways when drivers are held up in traffic jams.
Movie fans will recall in the film "Her," Scarlett Johansson's character Samantha catered to Theodore Twombly's every command, as a virtual assistant system, which with uncanny accuracy, learned his mood, needs and wants – just from the sound of his voice. Someday soon, your car could do something similar.
This summer, our in-car connectivity system SYNC 3 will enable drivers to connect to Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa and offers 23 different languages and many local accents. By accessing cloud-based resources, cars of the future could enable even more drivers to speak their native language, good news for those celebrating International Mother Language Day.
"Voice commands like 'I'm hungry' to find a restaurant and 'I need coffee' have already brought SYNC 3 into personal assistant territory," said Mareike Sauer, voice control engineer, Ford of Europe. "Eventually, drivers will not only be able to use their native tongue, spoken in their own accent, but also use their own wording, for more natural speech."
Apple CarPlay™ provides a simplified way to use the iPhone interface on a car's touch screen, giving users access to Siri Eyes-Free voice controls, as well as Apple Maps, Apple Music, Phone, Messages, and a variety of third party apps. Android Auto™ delivers Google Maps and music to a car's screen while enabling voice controls for phone calls and messaging. *
A research project we are currently running with RWTH Aachen University, includes using multiple microphones to improve speech processing and reduce the effect of external noise and potential disruptions. Nuance says that within the next two years, voice control systems could prompt us with: "Would you like to order flowers for your mum for Mothers' Day?" "Shall I choose a less congested but slower route home?" and "You're running low on your favourite chocolate and your favourite store has some in stock. Want to stop by and pick some up?"
Future gesture and eye control would enable drivers to answer calls by nodding their head, adjust the volume with short twisting motions, and set the navigation with a quick glance at their destination on a map.
So is there a danger that, as in the movie "Her," we might fall for our advanced voice recognition systems?
"In-car systems will be capable of taking the context of almost any situation into account, and will be able to train themselves without human intervention. Language-wise, they won't need to stick to a narrow script, and could even start to coin words and phrases of their own," said Dominic Watt, senior lecturer, Department of Language and Linguistic Science, University of York. "As the technology gets ever smarter we will become accustomed to talking to the systems much as we talk to other people, and the systems will learn to adapt to us."
At Mobile World Congress, the world's largest gathering for the mobile industry, in Barcelona, next week, we will reveal the next advances in mobility and connectivity.
SYNC languages include Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australian), English (UK), English (US), French, French (Canada), German, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico), Swedish, Taiwanese, Turkish, Coming next year are English (India), Finnish and Thai.
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Wednesday, 06 March 2019 11:18
The New Age and Ascension Deception
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Are we being lied to by New Age and Ascension Teachers and Leaders?
Could it be that we've been told only half of the Truth and without the other half we remain unconsciously impotent, stuck, wounded and powerless?
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Thursday, 25 May 2017 13:48
A New Wave of Consciousness – Quantum Transfiguration
May 2017 Newsletter for Becoming Conscious
The energies on planet continue to change and evolve and in recent months we have been experiencing some extremely intense New Waves of Light Consciousness entering the earth fields. These light infusions have pushed many of us to dig deep and cast out the old stuff in order to be more available to the new. It may have been a time of inner turmoil but at the same time inner growth.
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It's Iron Man Vs. Hulk In Our Insane, Exclusive 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron' Scene
In case you've (somehow) fully recovered from that insane "Avengers: Age Of Ultron" scene that just debuted at the MTV Movie Awards, there's probably only one question on your mind: how can I watch it again?
Easy answer, best friend. The 90-second long scene that kicks off an even bigger fight scene (trust us, we've seen the whole movie) can be watched right here, right now:
Did your breath get knocked out of you harder than a gamma-irradiated fist striking a several ton suit of armor? Don't worry, we're going to break it down even further into 16 insane moments from the clip… And we actually had to narrow them down.
Stomp 2: The Stompening
Okay, so this moment we've seen pretty much since the first trailer… But the entrance of Tony Stark's "Hulkbuster" armor still packs a punch. Or rather, a stomp.
Hulkbuster Assemble
…And same with that armor forming up. Look, he's wearing a suit of armor under his larger suit of armor!
My Horrible Face
Hey, something is wrong with The Hulk, huh? Look at the way he's grabbing his face. Anyway, same, Hulk. Same.
Sabrina, Right?
Not, not that teenage witch. Tony is talking about newcomer Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), who has maybe done something very, very wrong to The Hulk.
That Car Packs A Punch
That thing where you throw a car and then run at the car and then punch through the car as it lands. You know, that thing.
Kicking Asphalt
At first, it's unclear whether anything can go toe-to-toe with The Hulk. But this shot handily answers the question by dragging him through the frickin' street.
When you show up at the club without your ID, and the bouncer is like
Rampaging Hulk
OK, this is a stretch, but it's possible the Crawford on this truck could be a reference to Dr. Geoffrey Crawford, the man who — in the comics at least — taught
Bruce Banner physics, and eventually became a Hulk-like creature named Ravage. Or it could just be a food truck, who knows?
Sneak, Sneak His Name Is Hulk
Best sneak attack since that time the T-Rex snuck into the main hallway at the end of "Jurassic Park" with no-one noticing.
Who Needs A Massage?
Yes, Tony, it is a d–k move. But maybe The Hulk is just trying to work out the kinks in your muscles?
Get Off My Back
Related: also a d–k move.
That Sky Thing
Okay, since it's not in the clip (but in the movie) we'll just say there's a pretty amazing joke involving the name of this thing hanging in the sky. Basically, think about what Tony Stark might name a deterrent for the Hulk, and you're halfway there.
Shake It Off
Because the Hulks are gonna Hulk, Hulk, Hulk, Hulk, Hulk.
Beam My Little Lady
Speaking of shaking it off, Hulk seems unfazed by that repulsor ray, doesn't he?
I've Got To Hand It To You
That's just cool. I want a hand to just fly out of nowhere onto my hand.
Science Bros Fist Bump
If they weren't in the middle of a fight, this would be the definitive Science Bros fist bump GIF. Okay, let's just say it is, anyway.


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Connected cars are fast becoming a reality and, according to a 2015 report by marketsandmarkets.com, are projected to be a $46.69 billion market globally by 2020 at a CAGR of 10.82% from 2014 to 2020.
With consumers having the ability to be connected to the internet at all times, major Indian IT companies are working with global carmakers to integrate technology and find solutions for connected cars which will improve the driving experience. It's just a matter of time that connected cars will become a norm.
The role of storage in connected cars has evolved with the increased use of infotainment systems. Today's infotainment systems can do a lot more than just present maps. They are managing audio and video apps throughout the car, they can connect to real time weather systems, in the future they may even connect into telemetry and tracking so that the car manufacturer can track data from sensors.
The Connected Car Isn't a Smartphone
It's worth pointing out, though, that the connected car, often called smart car, is like nothing anyone has ever built. There may be a temptation to extrapolate from the experiences of building apps for a smart phone, but in truth the connected and smart car has a very different set of requirements – for a user interface, for a user experience, for app responsiveness as well as data reliability and resilience.
Moreover, all these differences create distinct requirements when it comes to the underlying application execution and storage environments.
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Think about it: when you're driving and you tap the icon on the screen of your infotainment system, do you want to wait for an app to boot? That could be very distracting. For safety as well as user experience reasons, smart car apps need to launch immediately.
How will you control such apps? Manually? Not a good idea. Voice interaction, with intuitive commands, helps a driver keep his or her eyes on the road while engaging with the app.
What if an app hangs or crashes while you're driving? If it's an essential app, say, the app that is monitoring the road ahead of you to provide early detection of collision risks, you don't want to wait long for it to reboot. You need it to restart spontaneously and recommence monitoring the road quickly.
For all these reasons, smart car apps put a different burden on the infotainment system's CPU, operating, and storage systems. Today's infotainment platforms do not typically do a lot of data writing or multi-tasking – but as more digital functions converge in the car, the challenge of managing boot times and UI responsiveness increases. And here's the thing: putting a faster CPU in the infotainment system isn't going to solve all these challenges. One approach – in terms of cost, responsiveness, safety, and driver satisfaction – lies in early engagement with the storage solution provider.
Why NAND Flash is Key for the Connected Car
While there's a lot that operating system and app designers can do in software to help create a user experience that is optimized for the smart car environment, a NAND Flash-based storage system is also a key contributor to help enable the performance and reliability required in this emerging market. In a connected car scenario, NAND Flash offers a proven track record for reliability, high capacity in a small form factor, low power, and resilience in the face of environmental extremes (from temperature fluctuations to ceaseless yet highly variable degrees of vibration).
As the car has evolved into a smart device on wheels, the focus on connectivity speed and reliability of apps has become more essential. End users receive a high level of performance with their other smart devices and the connected car is expected to deliver at the same level. Flash storage has been a key enabling technology that has allowed advancements in smartphone, PC storage, cameras and even datacentres. Flash has proved its functionality and reliability in a range of different devices and now it is transforming the automotive world, converting a car into one of the most connected devices we own.
Vivek Tyagi is Director for India business development SanDisk commercial sales and support, Western Digital Corporation and Martin Booth is Director of Marketing, Automotive & Industrial, Western Digital Corporation


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Look out for the collectors for Dementia Hawke's Bay Street Appeal on Friday 6 December outside Flaxmere, Hastings and Havelock North New World Supermarkets and also sites in Napier and Waipukurau.
Remember December being the catch phrase.
All funds stay within the community. You can see some of the things they get up to on their Facebook Page but also they are always happy for people to phone if you need more information and or support. www.facebook.com...
Dementia Hawke's Bay see the Street Appeal as an important way of bringing awareness to the wider community of the very active role they play to support both the carers and people with various forms of Dementia which includes Alzheimer's .
Poll: Should horse racing be banned?
The Melbourne Cup can be seen as an excuse for people to dress to the nines and get so drunk that they often miss seeing the races.
The physical and psychological pain these horses suffer is immense, with the movement against horse racing growing as animal welfare advocates call for change. What do you think? Should horse racing be banned? Vote in the poll below.
29.5% Definitely - it's inhumane29.5% Complete
14.3% No - it's a bit of harmless fun14.3% Complete
3.9% I don't have an opinion3.9% Complete
52.3% Only for those found guilty of abuse52.3% Complete
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Shareholders in online and digital media company Webfirm (ASX:WFM) have approved the company's acquisition of QDC IP Technologies.
Investors voted by a wide margin to allow Webfirm to proceed with the $3 million acquisition of QDC IP.
QDC IP specialises in the technologies and IP for display and video ad creation. Webfirm plans to integrate the purchase into its Adslot advertising sales automation business, which it bought earlier this year.
Speaking at the company's AGM, Webfirm chairman Adrian Giles said the purchase will "provide Webfirm with the necessary pieces of technology to create an entire advertising marketplace to extend the value and reach of the Adslot technology within our clients' businesses."
He warned that "the road ahead of this business will not be easy, and it is certainly a long one," but added that the opportunities for successful execution are significant.
The value of the global online advertising industry is currently an estimated US$420 billion ($437.1b), he said.
WFM shares closed Tuesday's trading unchanged at $0.180.
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"........I have had it with Kelly Ayotte and her ineffectual actions as NH Attorney General,"belted embattled Governor and multimillionaire John Lynch, regarding his erstwhile corporate cohort and big business dupe Kelly Ayotte.
Well, okay he didn't say that but one could certainly see why he could and should say that. Look at Kelly Ayotte's checkered past as an AAG: DNA reporting violations, a Big Loss and Attorney Fees in the Planned Parenthood case, a complete coverup on the Franconia Shooting tragedy that left crime writer Casey Sherman, retired LE Brad Whipple and KingCast all calling for a real investigation. Watch all the videos here.
Little did you know that the New Hampshire Union Leader cannot let their "Person of the Year," a/k/a AG Doofus extraordinaire Kelly Ayotte do anything wrong, so even in today's cover story on gambling and the budget crisis, there's no real mention of the FACT that Kelly Ayotte was dead wrong on $110M worth of money that was erroneously earmarked as I noted in the last post.
By the way, that last post noted Bruce McKay's curiously blatant violations of town Police SOPs during the last moments of his life.
Here's a good, solid documented history of her error-filled reign as AG, note to self: Don't let me forget the ethics violations on Open Records Law if that's not in there.
Meanwhile, hopefully Troop F can chase down these traffic offenders rolling down the highway off the back of a tailgate at 65mph. Or perhaps they will leave that to Darwin.


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Bobby's Bassment: How I Met My Bass of Dreams
Bobby Vega is a world-class collector and vintage bass freak of the first order. The gear is real. The stories are true. The dates are foggy. And the names of the innocent have been changed to protect their identities… and save Bobby's ass!
My love affair with the Fender Jazz Bass started after I saw Sly and The Family Stone on The Dick Cavett Show on June 8, 1971. The bass player was Larry Graham, and he sound of the bass really got my attention. After seeing that show, I knew I had to have a Jazz Bass.
The next day, I cut school, went to Don Wehr's Music City, the biggest and best music store in the Bay Area, and played my first Jazz. At first, I didn't like it, but Larry Graham had shown me what that bass could do. I couldn't make the bass sound like he could—not yet—but that was the sound. I was 16.
Before long, I got a job working at Don Wehr's. This other guy who worked there, Billy Stapleton, knew everything about old guitars and basses. We became friends, and he saw that I was a bass junkie: I played bass, ate, slept, and played bass some more. He starts to tell me about "concentric-pot Jazz Basses." I said, "What?" He told me that for the first two and a half years of production, the Fender Jazz Bass had concentric pots, a circuit with volume and tone potentiometers stacked on top of each other, hence the term "stacked pot."
After Billy told me about concentric-pot Jazz Basses, one walked in the store. The guy who had it played his ass off! I'll never forget that bass. It was the first stack-pot Jazz I had ever seen. It was white with a matching headstock and a worn spot over the top of the back pickup where his hand went, and man, did that bass sound great! I think it was the first time I saw and got the relationship between a person and his instrument.
OK. So now I'm thinking, "How am I going to get a concentric- pot Jazz? Is somebody going to walk in the store and trade one in?"
Well, I got tired of waiting for that day to come. I'd heard about this guy named Norman Harris who specialized in vintage guitars, so one day in 1973 I dialed 411 and asked for Norman's Rare Guitars in Reseda, California.
The operator gives me the number.
"Norman's Rare Guitars."
"Hi, do you have any concentric-pot Jazz Basses?"
"Yeah, I got one. But you better hurry up and get down here," Norman says. "The guy from the Eagles wants it."
I ask how much he wants for it.
"Do you have anything to trade?"
How 'bout an anodized pickguard 1957 Precision Bass?
"OK," he says. "Bring that bass and a hundred bucks, and it's yours."
"OK, thanks." I get off the phone.
"Oh, shit! I can't believe it! I found a stack-pot Jazz Bass!"
I get a ride to San Francisco Airport. I buy a ticket on Pacific Southwest Airlines to Burbank, and then my friend Alvin Taylor, drummer for Eric Burdon and Billy Preston, picks me up and drives me to Reseda, to Norman's Rare Guitars, where my Bass of Dreams is.
At the time, Norman's Rare Guitars was in a little house. I walk in and see Norman standing there.
"Hi, I'm here to see the concentric-pot Jazz Bass."
He gives it to me and I check it out and it's love at first play. Then I look at it and it's a two-tone sunburst. I've never seen a sunburst Fender Jazz like this. It had a little red in it, but the red had faded, so it was two-toned. We made the trade, and now I had my first concentric-pot Fender Jazz Bass.
I got back home and man, was I a happy bass player!


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A treatment for female sexual dissatisfaction that had been rejected by the FDA in 2010 and 2014, was approved in August and will hit pharmacies this October. The drug Flibanserin, commonly known as Addyi, drew "cheering and high-fives" from proponents during its unexpected sanction. Others, like Liz Canner, producer of the 2011 film "Orgasm Inc," were left shaking their heads and saying "it's a sad day for science and women's health."
For years, only men had felt the benefits of sexually stimulating drugs like Viagra®, which averages around $2 billion in worldwide annual sales. The market for women has been largely untouched, although more than 50 million women also have trouble under the sheets.
According to registered nurse Lisa Stern, women are just as likely as men to have problems during sex, but there are few medical solutions available.
"Female sexual dysfunction (FSD), which encompasses the inability to orgasm, is very common — as high as 43 percent, according to some surveys — and has been a topic of much debate and medical investigation lately. For some women, topical testosterone therapies or some oral medications can be helpful, but few medical treatments have solid evidence behind them."
There exists a couple of long held beliefs as to why female Viagra® has never been FDA approved. And two of those are actually, with little surprise, rearing their head with the introduction of Addyi.
First, some believe female Viagra® poses severe risks for women.
For example, in 2010 scientists introduced a female sexual dysfunction drug called Lybrido. Similar to Addyi, the drug intends to help women diagnosed with Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (FSIAD) by increasing lubrication and blood flow in the genitals and by stimulating her brain.
Critics were concerned with Lybrido and thought it might lead to "female excesses, crazed binges of infidelity and societal splintering." In other words, because Lybrido also affects her brain, it could make a woman more aggressive.
Similar fears exist with Addyi because it was originally produced as an anti-depressant in the early 1990s. The drug, while increasing blood flow to a woman's genitals also adjusts the balance of neurotransmitters in her brain in an attempt to make her more interested in having sex. Viagra®, on the other hand, only stimulates blood flow in male genitals.
"How do you make somebody want to have sex? How do you make someone want to go to work in the morning? I don't know how a pill does that, because there are so many aspects to desire," said Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler, a urologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
Feminist groups raised another, less conclusive reason female Viagra® hasn't made a dent in the market. These groups believe the FDA is gender-biased, and thus, repeatedly rejected Addyi because it believes women aren't supposed to need or want to have sex. Thy support their claim by pointing out there are currently 26 drugs marketed towards men with sexual dysfunction. But there are none for women.
Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine, refuted these claims, saying the lack of female Viagra® options have nothing to do with gender. Instead, they are likely due to a lack of research.
"The data they [the makers of Addyi] brought last time [to Congress]," said Minkin, "did not seem appropriate to lead to the approval of the drug."
And while the research recently brought to the FDA did persuade officials to pass Addyi, many serious health concerns still remain. We'll delve into those in a bit.
How did it get approved?
In 2010, the drug's sponsor Boehringer Ingelheim submitted its findings from its trial to the FDA. The administration, however, did not believe Ingelheim had proven the drug to significantly increase a woman's sexual desire and did not approve its application.
In 2015 Sprout Pharmaceuticals sponsored the drug instead and through their own studies went before the FDA to have Addyi approved.
The FDA then analyzed three, random double-blind trials that were conducted with close to 2,400 women over the course of 24 weeks. They all were an average age of 36 years old and had been diagnosed with hypoactive sexual disorder (HSDD). They provided some women a placebo and others with Addyi.
The women took a 100-mg dose of Addyi before they went to bed each night, and the effects of the drug were recorded. Women who had taken Addyi reported only a modest increase in sexual desire. However, it did help reduce stress that was brought on by low sexual desire. This made sense considering it was once used to reduce depression.
The FDA found Addyi caused scary side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, fatigue, sleepiness, insomnia and dry mouth. Other problems included an increased risk of hypotension, severely low blood pressure and loss of consciousness, especially if women take the drug with alcohol. These problems originally led the FDA to cast the pill aside in 2010 and again in 2014.
The other problem with Addyi is that it's long-term effects for taking it daily is unknown. According to a letter produced by Cynthia A. Pearson, Executive National Women's Health Network, "the sponsor [Sprout] was not able to provide any information on long-term safety because the trial was only 6 months long."
Although the National Women's Health Network urged the FDA to denounce the drug, the department eventually let it pass.