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It is the best of times. It is the worst of times. Of the golf year. Masters Week.
While most golfers longingly wait all winter for the immaculate, rich green fairways, slicker than snot-on-an-ice cube greens, and the bursting colors of the azaleas that have become the symbolic first nail in the coffin for old man winter (at least for another year), golf course managers and superintendents at all places "Not-Augusta" sink in the hopelessness of knowing that they will have to make real decisions for the next six or seven months that will probably fall short of the expectations that this week sets.
Those who work in the golf business know why Augusta National looks as it does. And while Augusta National's annual budget is a closely guarded secret, most of us have an idea of how much it would probably cost to make a golf course look that way. Believe me there are A LOT more zeros in that budget than most of the budgets we have to work with. A real lot.
So most golf operators are constantly looking for ways to get the biggest bang for the buck, and deliver playing conditions that the vast majority of golfers want and find most important. Just because we can't do anything and everything doesn't mean we are blind to the realities of our courses. In fact it's just the opposite. The little details that can really improve the overall presentation of a golf course get done once or twice a year, as opposed to daily at places like Augusta National and the more exclusive clubs. For a superintendent, it can get frustrating. We make choices on how to apply our resources every day to provide you with the most consistent and enjoyable experience. If we had the resources of Augusta National, believe me, we would certainly deliver the playing conditions of Augusta National. So when you watch the Master's this year, realize that your superintendents are likely watching as well, knowing that they are probably going to disappoint you on Monday morning.
But it's always fun to take a couple days each spring to play "what if", and absorb all of the visual delights that Augusta National has to offer - the best of times. And it's really not the worst of times – we've grown accustomed to the "Masters Hangover", and we will be putting our noses to the grindstone on yet another Monday, doing the best we can with what we've got to give you the best playing conditions that we can.


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If you are interested in PrEP, you'll want to find a provider who is both knowledgable about PrEP and supportive of your decision. If you have a regular healthcare provider, you can start there. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a brochure with questions to ask your doctor about PrEP. If you don't have a healthcare provider, you can check the map below for PrEP-friendly providers in your area, check your insurance plan's provider directory, or check with your local or state health department.
Can't find what you need on the map? Check PrEPlocator.org to see if there are additional providers in your area.
Project Inform also offers an excellent resource to help you navigate the process of finding a provider, getting a prescription, and covering the cost of PrEP, including information on prescription assistance programs.

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Homeopathy is an alternative medicine based on the theory of treating 'like with like'. Furthermore, conventional medicine strives to find out how medicines work in the body before they use them; homeopathy is less concerned with the intricate biochemistry involved than with whether a remedy ultimately works and heals holistically. Prepared in accordance with the methods outlined in one of the homeopathic pharmacopoeias listed above, as they are amended from time to time.
Consequently, it is not improbable that ultra-micro doses of homeopathic medicines should exert profound influence on the vital force of the patients. Homeopathic remedies can be added to drinking water or sprayed on animals in a trap or on feral cats. For some conditions, it is expected that symptoms improve more slowly than for other conditions (homeopathic medicines may be taken for prolonged periods).
Homeopathic medicines are made from a variety of sources, such as plants, animals and minerals. I have bad hips and used my last pill pocket this a.m. Getting in and out of the car and trudging to the store that has no electric carts is a real pain. After one month he was back to his normal weight and the vet confirmed his levels had dropped to a healthy level and to keep going with the diet.
Homeopathic practitioners should have a background in anatomy and physiology as well as in disease and pathology. My feet are killing me. I want to do the treadmill as I need to lose weight anyway, but when walking is as painful as it is it is hard to stay motivated to do the treadmill.
Healthy growth as sales of homeopathic and herbal remedies reach $6.4 billion, reports Mintel. Almost 96 percent of the obstetrical departments offered homeopathic medicines for obstetrical care. Products containing a combination of homeopathic and non-homeopathic medicinal ingredients will not be evaluated as homeopathic medicines.


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Farron Cousins | August 16, 2012
By Farron Cousins • Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 12:31
As a whole, Americans have an unfortunate tendency to distrust scientists. The number of those who distrust science and scientists is skewed heavily by ideology, with self-identified "conservatives" overwhelmingly saying that they don't trust science. DeSmogBlog's own Chris Mooney has spent an enormous amount of time and energy devoted to finding out why science has become so controversial, and has compiled a great new book explaining why certain sectors of the U.S. population are more prone to denying many scientific findings.
And while most of the distrust that Americans have for scientists and science in general is completely without warrant, there are times when it is reasonable and often necessary to question the findings of scientists. Especially when the money trail funding certain science leads us right back to the oil and gas industry.
Five years ago, the ExxonMobil-funded American Enterprise Institute began offering large cash incentives to scientists willing to put their conscience aside to undermine studies that were coming out regarding climate change. The dirty energy industry knew that these studies would put their well-being at risk because they were responsible for so much of the global warming emissions, so they had to open their wallets to scientists who were more concerned with their finances than the well being of the planet.
A similar scenario played out in the months following BP's Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. BP arranged meetings with scientists and academics all along the Gulf Coast, offering them $250 an hour to report on the oil spill, as long as the reports weren't negative. This also would have allowed the oil giant an advantage in future litigation, by creating a conflict of interest for scientists that might otherwise testify against the company.
And then we have the media's role in all of this, with 'experts for hire' like Pat Michaels allowed to pollute the public conversation with disinformation.
For years, Michaels has taken to the pages of "reputable" papers like Forbes and The Wall Street Journal in an attempt to paint climate change as fraudulent and uncertain, without the public realizing that his primary source of funding was the dirty energy industry and their front groups. One of his most recent crusades has been to convince the American public that fracking is perfectly safe, and we should all be singing the industry's praises for providing us with cheap natural gas.
But Michaels isn't the only one trying to convince us that fracking is safe and harmless – The industry itself has decided to jump on the science-buying bandwagon. NewsInferno has the story, based on an initial report by WIRED.com:
As the debate continues and local municipalities look to block fracking expansion in many areas, the energy industries have constantly countered, either mounting their own legal battles or now through influencing researchers to produce studies focusing on fracking's benefits and safety.
WIRED reports that last week, the provost at University of Texas said it would have to "re-examine" a recent university report from one of its professors that declared fracking was safe on groundwater supplies when it was revealed that professor had taken hundreds of thousands of dollars from a single gas developer in the state.
Nationwide, Americans are being influenced by seemingly unbiased research but not being told who is influencing the authors of these studies. Case in point, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce also recently published a report, according to WIRED, entitled "Shale Works for US" that was directed at Ohioans caught in the crosshairs of the fracking safety debate.
One of the authors of the study, Robert Chase, has been identified as one person who's been greatly influenced by the energy industries and was even employed as a consultant for companies like Halliburton and Cabot, leaders in the fracking industry. His influence was likely part of a Penn State University study that also found fracking to be safe and ultimately led state lawmakers there to allow some of the most unchecked fracking drilling in the U.S.
Just as the Exxon story made international headlines, so too should this story. Credible, honest studies have already been made public that show that there is nothing safe about the process of unconventional gas development. DeSmogBlog's "Fracking The Future" report is a great source of information on the dangers that fracking and other risky industry practices pose to the health of human beings as well as the environment.
But this is hardly the first time that the industry has been on the wrong side of science. In May of this year, I reported on how the fracking industry was trying to keep doctors in the dark about the chemicals being injected into the ground, and also attempting to get gag orders on doctors to prevent them from speaking with patients and the public about drilling-related illnesses.
The only thing currently holding back a wave of new fracking wells in America is public opinion and opposition from elected officials. But even with those hurdles in place, the industry continues to operate with almost no oversight, and drilling activities are still expanding. If scientists are willing to tell the American public and our elected leaders that fracking is safe, that could easily be enough to expand this dirty practice to areas that, at least for now, have been off limits to the industry.
The beauty of it all
The beauty of peer reviewed studies is the results are, in theory, repeatable and the conclusions are based off those results. There have many peer reviewed studies of the environmental impacts of slick water hydraulic fracturing and none of them have found contamination of fracturing fluids to be widespread or problematic. Its not surprising that you have to rely on the logical fallacy of guilt by association because you really aren't qualified to dig into the research and instead spend your energies attacking those who carried out the studies and those who may have had a direct and more often than not and indirect financial ties to the scientists or institutions they work for.
Pathetic when you think about it.
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Peer Review Doctrine Is Pure Distilled Woo.
The Peer review process is independent of the quality of the study. The quality of the study resides in the honesty of the way the researchers go about their business, and the soundness of the logic in their interpretation of the results they get. Most particularly a study must be designed with a view to lead to a re-ranking of three or more alternative competing points of view. Whereas most studies today are there to "fail to falsify" a mainstream favourite point of view. A study which "fails to falsify" and is designed to do just that, is a study that ought never have gone ahead, and is also known as a "waste of money."
On another thread someone derisively observed that a scientist had been "relegated to publishing in Korea" (paraphrase only) or some such. This is showing that people here really don't have a clue. About the practice of science, and about the nature of reality. The Peer Review doctrine is pure Woo.
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Trying To Have It Both Ways
"And while most of the distrust that Americans have for scientists and science in general is completely without warrant, there are times when it is reasonable and often necessary to question the findings of scientists."
This is just special pleading. Either you reject reason or you don't. Either you have a well-worked out epistemology and can judge studies and paradigms for soundness or you have a poor understanding of epistemology and you will read study summaries trying to pick up the sentiment of the person doing the final draft of the study…. he himself will of course be wording matters to match the sentiment of the journal editor and of his funders.


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ITF Indian Texpreneurs Federation is an association of like-minded textile entrepreneurs, which aspires to establish Indian Textile Industry into the global arena and gain world class recognition that it rightly deserves.
ITF website is developed by Mind Spark Technologies to showcase the various events and projects involved with ITF. With its visually appealing design, the website engages visitors in an amicable manner.
The website is designed with a professional layout that enables a member to create his/her own login in the website. It has also been optimized to load faster and be highly responsive across all devices.
The user-friendly navigation enables a visitor to access the contents of the website in a relatively easy manner. News, Events and other content are highlighted to notify the members of ITF. Various projects and news of ITF are displayed in groups to provide effortless exploration to the visitors.


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Steve started a new job today. So he'd have some tempting leftovers for lunch on his first day, yesterday I made one of his favourite dishes – mac 'n' cheese. I found this recipe a couple of years ago at http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/08/fake-out-mac-n-cheese.html, and it is really good! Plus it's got to be pretty healthy, except for the butter. The sauce is also great on nacho's or other Mexican, or anywhere else you might use a cheese sauce. This is the recipe as it appears on the site:
Ingredients (this makes 5 cups)
1 cup nutritional yeast flakes
1 can cannellini beans, drained (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (or add to taste)
1/4 tsp fine pepper + salt to taste
1 cup mashed sweet potato
1/3 cup vegan butter (Earth Balance) softened
1 tbsp tahini (optional – adds a tang to the sauce – just as real cheese would)
add a few dashes cayenne or red pepper flakes for heat!
Last step: thin out to desired thickness with PLAIN soy milk, soy creamer or water.
1. Bake your sweet potato – if using that method.
2. Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. I used my Vitamix. Blend on low and increase gradually until mixture becomes smooth.
3. You can do a taste test and adjust spices, sweetness. Lastly, thin out the sauce to your desired thickness using soy milk, soy creamer or water. I added in a splash of soy creamer.
4. If serving with pasta, add directly to hot, just drained pasta and the pasta will heat the sauce. Otherwise, you can simmer the sauce on your stove top until ready to be served or used in a recipe. Simmering the sauce is great if using for a cheesy dip or fondue.
I served it with a topping of fried onion, mushroom and capsicum, plus some leafy greens on the side.
I'm looking forward to some leftovers for lunch today too!


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As a seasoned veteran of business travel, you know that there are a number of different places that you will have to frequent in your travels.
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When it comes to being able to navigate the city, having a chauffeured car guarantees that you won't run the risk of losing valuable time reaching your destination because of unfamiliarity with the city.
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One of the great things about Agape Bags is that it's just an idea. We are simply here to be a resource for you if the Lord is leading you to be involved in homeless ministry.
3 Ideas For Getting Started:
1. Order Starter Bags
We've tried to make it as easy as possible to get started quickly by creating starter bags that include everything except food & toiletry items. Each starter bag includes a re-usable drawstring backpack, Gospel of John & Gospel Tract. Started bags are currently free! You simply need to fill them with food & toiletries. Click here to request free starter bags
Note: distribution is up to you! You can keep some in your car, use them for an outreach, donate them to a shelter, etc.
2. Create & Distribute Agape Bags With a Small Group
Agape Bags can be a great activity for your small group. Whether you are in a youth group, home fellowship or another type of group, the simple idea of creating bags for the homeless can be a great way to unite a small group through serving together, providing for practical needs, and sharing the Gospel. Here's how:
Get together with your group and create a plan for how many bags you'd like to create and how you'd like to distribute them.
Order our starter bags or simply use gallon sized Ziplock bags.
Decide what items will be in your bags (sample list here)
Enlist people in the group to purchase items for the bag in bulk or get donations.
Assemble the bags as a group and pray together for the recipients.
Optional: have each person in the group write out a testimonial to be included.
Distribute the bags as the group sees fit. They are great for street outreaches, but we've found that shelters and homeless ministries will gladly help you distribute them as well.
3. Run an Event at Your Church
Similar to a small group event but on a larger scale. If your Church has a pre-existing homeless ministry or is looking for a way to get people started, Agape Bags can be a great vehicle. We donate free starter bags to Churches looking to run events and they can be very simple to set up. More info on the Church Involvement page.


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Properly implemented, an SD-WAN can address common issues with network reliability and security.
Life in the Fast Lane? Deciphering Net Neutrality WAN Impacts
In December 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 to end its Title II classifications of ISPs. The rules in question had been implemented in 2015 to classify ISPs as common carriers, for the main purpose of enforcing net neutrality – i.e., the principle that all traffic traversing telecom networks is entitled to the same treatment.
The Meaning of Title II Net Neutrality Repeal
There has since been endless speculation about what the new stance will mean for service providers and their customers. It's not the first time such anxiety about the future of IP networking has surfaced.
Over the years, FCC net neutrality regulations have shifted between classifying Internet as a Title I (information) or Title II (communications) service. The regulatory pendulum has swung depending on practices such as ISP throttling/blocking of specific services and ISP arguments about how Title II net neutrality discourages infrastructure investment.
One key difference this time is the centrality of real-time applications, especially video streaming and VoIP, that barely had footholds when the FCC Open Internet Order 2010 (a precursor to the 2015 rules) was issued. These apps are now among the biggest drivers of IP traffic and have long benefited from net neutrality enforcement.
A few questions naturally arise: Will they need access to ISP fast lanes to maintain their positions? What constraints might be placed on last-mile bandwidth? Will carrier control of MPLS create additional risks for enterprises? It's hard to answer any of them definitively, given the prospects of additional government and/or private sector action.
However, even amid the uncertainty, it's a good time to reassess whether your wide area network (WAN) is ready for the potential shift. Planning an upgrade to a software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) will ensure you have the bandwidth liquidity and network intelligence to adapt to possible changes to fast lanes, throttling and routing. Enterprise SD-WANs can actually incorporate Internet fast-lanes into your edge-network infrastructure and ideally do so in a carrier-agnostic way.
SD-WAN as a Hedge for Business-Critical Apps
A throttled slow lane will require WAN mitigation, ideally through an SD-WAN feature for continuous quality measurement with millisecond response packet optimization. Meanwhile, a fast lane isolated from Netflix traffic will not be enough for your most important traffic.
You'll still need the effective packet routing that only a modern SD-WAN solution can deliver. SD-WAN intelligently allocates bandwidth and also directs packets to different classes of service paths based on Quality of Service (aka QoS). The result is superior assurance and deterministic routing for your key applications, even as enterprise WANs as a whole face potentially major transformations in how they're operated.
Many workarounds are being explored in the wake of the net-neutrality rollback, including municipal fiber networks and increased utilization of VPNs. SD-WAN offers a more sophisticated solution designed to preserve continuity during this time of change. To learn more about Talari's patented SD-WAN platform, download our latest eBook below or fill out an online form to set up a product demo.
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This chili con carne slow cooker recipe uses a mixture of herbs and spices that produce a pleasant mingling of flavours and aromas for which crock cooking is famous.
2 pounds ground beef (chuck)
1 – 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper
1 ½ tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 can kidney beans (undrained)
1 can tomato paste
1 cup water
Safety: Do not use raw kidney beans.
Brown beef in a skillet, drain off excess fat. Put browned meat into an electric cooker. Add remaining ingredients, stir. Cover and cook on Low 6 -8 hours.
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1. How did the idea for your business first come about?
I had an idea in my mind of the perfect necklace to wear with a dress about 6 years ago to a friends 21st, I couldn't find this dream piece anywhere as I had totally come up with it in my brain and it didn't exist. So I went about making what I thought would be cool.. from there, Emeldo was born.
2. When did you have a 'f*ck-it moment' and decide you were going to go all in and start your business
6 months ago. Wow. Best idea ever.
I was working full time with cotton on kids HQ as the creative specialist there. It was an awesome role but also very time consuming. I definitely saw Emeldo take is toll as a "side" business. I couldn't commit to both 100%, so something had to go.
3. What were some major challenges you had when starting your business? And how did you overcome them?
Finance. Tax is f**ked. I still don't get it. Only 2 weeks ago I got someone to help me with this. My advice? MAKE USE OF THOSE FRIENDS WHO LOVE ACCOUNTING BY CHOICE.
3. What has been your biggest "pinch me" moment?
The pinch me moments happen all the time.
I started my mini business and in the first few months had a write up on design files. From there, it all just fell into place. These moments have happened ever since then. Key is to say YES to all opportunities
4. Starting a business can be gruelling -what keeps you motivated, and keeps you going?
Traveling, new plans, exercise + creating new things. I don't stop, and the moment I stop I feel like I lose motivation and get lazy.
5. What do you do to create a work-life balance?
Well I actually struggle to work when I have a crazy social life too! So as much as some people are addicted to work, I'm more addicted to socialising and doing things other than work (this is so not the right answer). Just ensure you have catch ups locked in, get out and exercise daily and say yes to friends so you can't let them down! It keeps you busy!


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That is so beautiful. Thank you for the gift of poetry. Dropped a jewel into a dull misty moisty day.
Reading Jean-Christophe Bailly' The Animal Side, I find this lovely passage about watching a murmur of starlings:
' . . . one evening on the Loire and over a period of hours, the perpetual movement of a flock of starlings endlessly forming liquid figures, a triangulation of black dots departing, then suddenly turning back like iron filings attracted by an invisible magnet moving in the sky. Nothing more, perhaps: only flight, the idea of flight, embodied in flight as we see it and as it comes and goes before our eyes – and precisely as if there were in it, in its very dependence and in its pure effect of law, of a law actualized, a condensation of what is not only free but truly liberated and activated in the sky, the signature of pure intoxication with living, in a singular and dreamy beat.'
So I dig out this sequence of photos I took three years ago, on the road from Perelada to Mollet, with the Alberas behind, and the starlings doing their thing, writing a poem on the sky.


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Defining the Sound of Ice Cream
Amsterdam, June 27th 2014 – International music agency MassiveMusic has developed a new sonic identity for Cornetto Ice Cream (Unilever). Headlining the sonic rebranding of the world's most iconic ice cream cone is a catchy brand song the agency created, called 'I'm in Love'. To ensure cultural relevance in all markets, MassiveMusic collaborated with local artists who gave their interpretation of the new brand score. For the Dutch and Belgian market for example, Dutch artist Krystl brought he...Read release


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Handprinted book: a circular sequence from a single cell to a possible universe. A pocket map of the Unknown. The text is composed of 12 currently unanswered questions within the field of science.
Limited screenprint edition by Paolo Berra - Print About Me; four colours; Arcoprint avorio paper 300gsm; size 14x20cm.


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It has been a few months since I started this cushion, so it feels good to have it finally finished. It wasn't a complicated pattern; the opposite actually - easy, repetitive and soothing. I loved picking it up when I got a chance, do a few rows and then put it down again for a few days or sometimes weeks at a time. The actual pattern is from Nicki Trench's 'Easy Crochet' (have I mentioned how much I love this book?) but there are many patterns and tutorials on the web. The rose is also from the same book, but the leaves are from here. Don't you just love pink and green together?
Now that I've finished this I'll start on the wee one's christening bonnet. Nothing like leaving things until the last minute!
Tina xo
The yarn is from Bendigo Woolen Mills in 'Classic' Pale Eucalyptus. The rose is 'Drops' Lima Powder Pink (3145) and the leaves are 'Drops' Lima Light Olive (45)


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With a little help from Terri Heck
1. Use flameless candles.
2. Unplug or hide electric cords.
3. Install child-proof stove knobs or use knob covers.
4. Never use electric blankets or heating pads unattended.
5. Have loop style leashes and carriers by doors in case pets need rescued in an emergency.
6. Avoid glass bowls on wooden decks and porches. Concentrated sunlight through glass can ignite wooden surfaces.
7. Consider monitored smoke detectors.
8. Have window stickers to alert first responders that pets are in the house. Free pet safety packs are available through the ASPCA.


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8th Annual Ceramic Materials, Machinery, Supplies & Technology Show19–21 March 2013
Tile maker Somany Ceramics has said that it has acquired a 26% stake in Commander Vitrified (CVPL) for a realisation of Rs 3.25 crore. Consequent upon this deal, Somany shall have full access to Gujarat-based CVPL's manufacturing capacity of 2.65 million sqmts per annum of polished and glazed vitrified tiles, the company said in a statement. As per the MoU, Somany has an option to further increase the stake to 51% in future, it said. "This strategic investment presents a lot of opportunity for Somany in the current landscape of the Indian ceramic industry. This move is a step towards realising Somany's growth vision," Somany Ceramics joint managing director Abhishek Somany said. Production at CVPL's state-of-the-art Italian plant in Morbi, Gujarat commenced at the end of May and will be dedicated towards manufacturing of large format tiles. "Value-added large format tiles have a huge demand globally. We will drive an additional annualised revenue of about Rs 100 crore from the CVPL plant" said the company. "Continued investment of this nature exemplifies why Gujarat remains the most exciting ceramics market in Asia, and possibly, globally" says Derek Burston, exhibition director for Indian Ceramics 2013. "This is why we have seen our annual event, which next year will be in its 8th year, grow so fast. With over 5000 visitors recorded at this year's event in March, and already some 68% of the available space reserved for the 2013 show, it is clear that Indian Ceramics – the only exhibition with the extensive media support of Asian Ceramics magazine – remains the key meeting point for the entire industry; not just in India, but Asia-wide" he concludes.
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text: For the last few months, we have been concentrating on making the lightest wooden chair in the world. It all started when my my engineering school buddy, Jon Kipp came to Southern California for a shop visit. Ihad been working on the CNC cutting files for the chair for months but felt they were a long way from being ready to make something, Jon said "What are you waiting for? Lets build it!". Jon is a great engineer, a brilliant problem solver and was ready to roll his up his sleeves. It turns out I was right....and Jon was right too. Forty eight hours later, after a number of work-arounds, redesigns and re-cuts, we were sitting in our first laser-cut plywood chair. As the photo below on the right alludes, we were not sitting on it for too long before we discovered a weak spot. But we made a chair! and it weighed only 2.6Kg...and that made me wonder: What is the lightest wooden chair in the world?


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Hello, my fellow Outlander fans! It has been a very long time since I have posted here at this site. It's not that I am no longer interested in the show, I've just been going through a lot of personal changes in my private life. It's been a rough road, but I'm just taking it one day at a time.
I am sure that all you lovely Outlander fans know by now that Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe are heading to Wizard World Chicago in August of this year. If not, I want to know if you have been hiding in a cave like Jamie Fraser!!
Wizard World is also coming to my hometown of Peoria Illinois, but seeing as how I have lived in this state my whole life, and never been to Chicago (GASP I KNOW!!), I decided to make this trip instead. I doubt that Sam and Cait would attend two WW events a little over a month apart in the same state anyhow.
My brother bought me the Sam Heughan VIP ticket so that I would not miss out on getting one! I believe that all of us fans are afraid that they would sell out, which is a very legitimate fear! I know that was my reason for having my brother purchase the ticket for me.
I am completely stepping out of my comfort zone with this little trip of mine, because big crowds are really not my thing. I am not a very patient person, and I don't like to feel rushed through anything that I am doing. I like to be able to savor every moment, and enjoy my surroundings. In short, I am not into chaos at all! I already know that Wizard World is a huge convention, though not as huge as SDCC, so I'm starting out small in comparison!
Needless to say, I am feeling a bit overwhelmed, and the event is months away. The good thing is that I am not alone in the whole "This is my first convention" for I seem to be one of the many. I have a few friends that are con "pros", so this "virgin" has received lots of advice.
I think I'm set (almost) on the actual convention itself, because we still have months before the event occurs. We won't know any schedules until the month of the convention, but that doesn't mean we didn't start laying out the ground work for this type of event.
If you are anything like me, where money doesn't grow on trees, a major decision had/has to be made right off the bat!
1. Do you purchase the dual VIP package featuring both Sam and Cait?
2. Which one do you pick? (OMG! You love them both, so you can't decide, because you can only afford one! You better draw straws!)
3. Do you purchase general admission tickets to all four days or only on the days that Sam and Cait are there, and then purchase photo ops and autos for both?! HELP, OH WISE COMIC CON WISEMEN…or WOMEN (as the case may be)
4. HOLY SHIT Ian Somerhalder, and Michael Rosenbaum are attending as well, now you have more to think about! Then, you eventually say screw it, and do whatever makes you happy, regardless the cost. Regardless of the fact that you now owe your brother more money that you can possibly fathom!
Okay, that wasn't my whole thought process, but it could have went a little something like that, at least where the VIP packages are concerned. I went with the Sam package(as mentioned above), because I just had to do what made me happy. Now, I just have to see if I can swing a photo-op with Michael Rosenbaum!
You would think the acquisition of finding the right hotel for you would be the easiest thing to do on your list! Well, it is, as far as booking it, but you really need to do your research, when it comes to certain things. I will get back to that in a minute. I am not what you would call a pro at traveling, but even I know that for an event such as this, you better pick your hotel ASAP!
I have lived in Illinois my whole life, and August is the hottest month of the year, so I was not about to book a hotel that was too far away from the Convention Center. I picked the Embassy Suites, because it is located directly across the street. and I won't look like a hot, sweaty mess! I also picked that particular hotel for, WAIT FOR IT….HAPPY HOUR! Every night from 5-7 pm….I'm super down for free drinks, sign me up! I'm no lush, by any means, but it will be a nice way to settle down after a day of Wizard World fun, and I suspect, chaos!
I found out some very interesting things AFTER I booked the hotel with my DEBIT CARD! I always use my card, because I don't like to carry cash. I use to be a paralegal, so I always read the "fine" print on any document or email. After I received my reservation confirmation, I did just that! What I read, caused me to conduct some much-needed research.
Basically, the fine print read that if paying with a debit card, that card will be charged the amount of your stay plus taxes, plus a charge for incidentals! UPON CHECK-IN! My first thought was 'but I'm not supposed to be charged until I checkout and incidentals what?!'.
After researching, I completely understood the incidental charges, but to apply those charges as well as the cost of the room all at once was a surprise to me. Since I would be using my debit card, these charges would essentially freeze my card. It's a good thing that the hotel will take a credit card for the incidentals upon check-in, and we can pay cash up checkout! Now that I have that part of my trip settled, I can go back to enjoying the fact that I will actually be doing something fun on my vacation. Speaking of….
Now, all I needed to do was put in my vacation days at work, and I was all set! The only thing that could have ruined my plans was a little thing called seniority. I could get my week as long as someone didn't pick the same week as me! Yikes! I had, via my brother, already purchased my ticket to Wizard World! My vacation week was approved by management, so I am all good to go! Now, it is just a matter of saving up enough money for the trip.
There is one more cool thing that will add more value to this trip of mine, meeting fellow fans that I have been conversing with for what seems like forever! I have made many online friends via a TV show, and not just Outlander. I will finally be meeting up with a friend or two from my True Blood days! That is just more icing on a very lovely cake for me!
I'm only using the term "be brave" because I just watched a few episodes of Jane the Virgin, and heard Raphael say it to Jane several times! I, as well as other newbies to the Con World, have received great advice from pros of that world, and it is much appreciated. The one that always stuck with me the most came from my friend Barbara, who said, "Make sure you carry extra deodorant, and body spray with you". August in Illinois, you bet I'm carrying extra! I have a few questions to leave with you!
Are you bringing a gift for either Sam or Cait or both?
What do you plan on having them autograph?
Are you planning on any other photo-op/autographs?
Feel free to sound off below for answers to the question or comment whatever else you like, from more advice or just general excitement for the upcoming event! I'm super down for any and all comments!


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Charity Brings Glimmer Of Hope To Afghan Acid Attack Victim
Akhtara, a mother of four, was left severely scarred after her husband's killer threw acid in her face. Widowed and unemployed, she used to beg for money on the streets of Kabul. But a donation organized by RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan has helped keep Akhtara off the streets and her children in school. (Produced by Malali Bashir, Sabawoon, and Hamid Mohmand, RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan)


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This article is related to health care costs because new sources of revenue will be needed to help balance the federal budget. There simply are not enough reasonable cuts in spending to close the deficit gap. Tax increases will be necessary and this analysis examines effects of past tax policies.
After years of neglect, political America has awakened to the problems of rising deficits that are developing at all levels of government. Economists and politicians may argue endlessly about causes and solutions. Cutting spending, raising taxes, growing the economy all have their place. This essay examines income, wealth, and taxes, not just in terms of rates but also where those rates have affected income growth.
By every measure, U.S. wealth and income have skewed heavily and continue to tilt to the top 1%, approaching an unhealthy situation. A robust middle class will spend more of its earnings than the wealthy, and in this country consumer spending constitutes the largest economic component.
All the data used in this report are derived from government sources. Income and tax data are from Congressional Budget Office (CBO). CBO published tax and income data from 1979 through 2007, dividing data of households into five quintiles (20% each) as well as the top 10%, 5%, and 1%. Wealth data come from the Federal Reserve's 2007 Survey of Consumer Finances Chartbook divided into four quartiles plus top 10%.
DISCUSSION – Tax Rates
Beginning in the Reagan administration, there has been an overall trend towards lower tax rates as shown in the graph below. Despite differences in timing, the total average tax rate for middle America has declined virtually the same as for the highest 1% of households.
The next graph shows trends in who is paying how much in total federal taxes. Here clearly shows tax rate reductions have brought down the share of lower 80% of all taxpayers from 45% of total taxes to 35%. One group that has an increased share is the top 1%, rising from 15% to a 28% share. With declining rates and overall increases in share of tax payments can mean only one thing. The top 1% are increasing income at a significantly faster rate than other taxpayers.
The total federal taxes in the above two slides comprise several components, individual income taxes, payroll taxes (social security and Medicare), corporate (taxes on interest, dividends, and capital gains from investments), and excise taxes which is a proxy for consumer spending.
Individual income tax rates from 1979 are shown below. Here we see that the top 20% rates did not decrease as much as the other income brackets which would explain why higher incomes contribute proportionally more taxes now.
In the next graph, contribution to payroll taxes for social security and Medicare are broken out by income bracket. Because of income ceilings on these payroll taxes, these can be considered regressive as they take a bigger proportion from lower incomes than from higher incomes.
In the next graph the red line combines the lower 80% of taxpayers who now pay 58% of payroll taxes. The top 20% contributions are stacked bars showing their distribution. Generally, the upper 20% all move in concert indicating that these taxpayers are beyond limits set for payroll taxes.
The real difference between the lower and top income earners is their share of corporate income. CBO does not report these directly, but allocates to households according to their share of capital income which are shown below. Here 99% of all households are shown as stacked bars. Their share of corporate income, initially as high as 65% of total, has declined to only 40%. Conversely the share of the top 1% not only has risen sharply over the decades, but now far exceeds the combined income of the remaining 99% of the population. This is an incredible skewing of wealth towards the highest 1% of households.
The final component of federal taxes is excise taxes which can serve as a proxy for consumer spending. In the following graph the average excise tax rate for all quintiles is divided by the average excise tax rate for the top 1%. Those in the lowest 20% spend over 10 times more of their income on goods and services. For the 20% – 40% bracket, they spend 6 times as much; for the 40% – 60% and 60% – 80%, they spend 5 times as much. Clearly, the wealthy do not spend nearly the same proportion of their income as do lower-income brackets. The political corollary to this is that a dollar tax cut for the lower-income earners will have a far greater effect on spending than a same dollar break for the very wealthy.
DISCUSSION – Household Income
The focus above was on tax components. The graph below shows the net effect of all these factors on household income after tax. Income in the four lowest quintiles grew only gradually over the decades. For the top 20%, however, the increase has been dramatically higher incomes. But even this does not tell the whole story.
When one looks at only the top 20%, we see a further widening of the differences as shown in the following graph. The increase is not in the 80% – 90% bracket, not so much either in the 90% – 95% or the top 5% brackets, but is virtually ALL CONCENTRATED IN THE TOP 1%.
Some pundits have criticized those who speak of taxing the rich as starting a class war. This data suggest that a class war is already underway, has been for some decades now, and the super rich are clearly if quietly winning this war.
The long-term effects of this shift to higher incomes can have a serious effect on the economy. People with higher income spend proportionally less of their income than lower-income people, the balance going into savings or permanent wealth. The following graph highlights the share of income for income groups, from low at left to high at right. In 1979, 80% of households brought in nearly 60% of all income. By 2007, that had fallen to under 50%. Far and away the greatest increase in share of total income is the top 1%. The top 5% have over 30%, more than the lowest 60% combined.
DISCUSSION – Household Wealth
The accumulation of savings from income will, over time lead to an increase in wealth. This report section looks at components of wealth as derived from the Federal Reserve's 2007 Survey of Consumer Finances Chartbook. The survey is taken every 3rd year since 1989. The next graph highlights the average value of assets over this period by those who have a positive net worth. Unlike the income section which divided households into quintiles (fifths), these Federal Reserve data are divided into quartiles (fourths) with the top divided again, from 75% – 90% and the top 10%. As with income, wealth is concentrated at the top of the pyramid. The results are not a surprise for 90% of the population that are shown as stacked bars in the graph below. Far above are the top 10% whose wealth dominates.
Those assets are not homogeneous. They consist of several components starting with the graph below. It breaks out the financial asset portion of net worth. This category includes CD's, bonds, mutual funds, stocks, cash value life insurance, and retirement assets. Similar to the total asset graph, the top 10% soar far above the crowd. Here, however, there is a flattening of the financial holdings in this current decade.
Since total assets continued to climb, it is only logical that nonfinancial assets continued to climb, and indeed this is the case as shown in the following graph on nonfinancial assets. Since 1995, there has been an unrelenting and significant increase in nonfinancial assets.
These nonfinancial assets consist of residences, vehicles, real estate, business equity and various forms of debt. Once again, a single component dominates this asset category – business equity. The graph below shows the percent by asset worth of families with business equity. Those in the top 10% exceed all their counterparts combined. Owning a business is where extreme wealth is built. But some are not really small businesses, though they may be classified as such because ownership is concentrated among only a few individuals or in the form of partnerships. Some examples:
- Price Waterhouse Coopers – $26 billion 2009 revenue
- Koch Industries – partnerships with 70,000 employees
- Ferrellgas – $2 billion 2009 revenue, 1 million customers
Business equity comprises the bulk of nonfinancial assets. The following graph breaks down average assets by financial, business equity, and other non financial. From an average of $2 million in the early 1990's, total assets have more than doubled to over $4 million on average. Further, the growth since 2001 has come from primarily business equity.
The final component of nonfinancial assets is debt, shown in the graph below. All groups leverage a portion of their assets with debt. Here the leverage declines with higher net worth. Since debt does not apply to hedge funds which are financial assets, this debt is primarily associated with business equity. And it makes sense. Smaller businesses tend to carry more debt, particularly those trying to grow. As the business gets large, its growth opportunities are fewer and need for cash is likely to be less an issue.
The wealthy always had the lion's share of income and assets. At some point, however, excessive accumulation of wealth can tend to stymie economic growth. A robust middle class will spend more of its earnings than the wealthy and in the US economy, consumer spending constitutes the largest economic component.
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People most often seek out martial arts to acquire self-defense skills. While personal protection is an understandable concern, the reality is there are many ways to get hurt in the world, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally, that don't involve an actual fight. Realistic practice of personal protection skills is also a vehicle for enhancing real life skills. As a result, students operate more safely and almost effortlessly throughout their everyday life.
Drawing from technique and tactics inherent in the study of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino and Indonesian disciplines and vetted by intuitive teachers who recognized the commonalities in these practices, our curriculum provides students with holistic skills that are both realistic and relevant. For over forty years, CAMA teachers have used a unique, trans-pacific approach utilizing age-old martial principles in concert with a more "western" system of codification and presentation. This system prepares students physically as well as psychologically and emotionally for whatever challenges they may face in life. The end result is that our students can readily defend themselves in the event of a physical or verbal confrontation, but because of the way they operate and come to carry themselves, they are much less likely to be manipulated or targeted.
A CAMA class is a stimulating environment of education and growth. Students frequently describe CAMA as a respite from their hectic lives where they can focus on personal growth. We work with our students to improve athletic aptitude, increase awareness skills, and enhance the ability to maintain composure and defend themselves at critical levels of conflict. Training results in decreased stress, increased energy, body suppleness, mental flexibility, focus, and respect for one's self and for others. We hold true a philosophy of excellence. We seek it for ourselves, and strive to guide students along the same path.
In the words of Appius Claudius, "Every man is the architect of his own future." Your commitment to this philosophy will reward you with great personal success.


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- Power flicking on and off.
- Computers shutting down and rebooting repetitively.
- Email issues - jammed email accounts, then email that won't process.
- Then to top it all off the phones go out!
The laptop is off to HP tomorrow. The need it shipped back to repair the fan. I'll be going through withdrawl until I get it back, and then I'll be behind trying to get everything and it's brother reinstalled (they tell me that they are going to need to wipe the hard drive in order to fix it).
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Thought For the Day: "A man does not have himself killed for a half-pence a day or for a petty distinction. You must speak to the soul in order to electrify him" - Napoleon Bonaparte


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The UN World Food Programme (WFP) Malawi Country Office is seeking for qualified consultants for an upcoming Decentralized Evaluation of the USDA supported School Meals Programme in the targeted districts in Malawi.
For details on this assignment please refer to the attached Terms of Reference.
Interested candidates should send their CV, a short proposal outlining consultant's expertise, the methodology that will be applied to carry out the assignment, summary of experience as it pertains to this evaluation and which position you would like to be considered for (team leader/ team member). Please note that the team will comprise of the individual consultants not companies.
Please note that this is a re-advertisement so kindly submit all of the information required directly to Malawi Country Office Human Resource Unit at firstname.lastname@example.com not later than May 21st 2016 GMT Standard Time.
WFP Malawi Decentralised Evaluation for McGovern-Dole School Feeding and Take-Home Ration project in Malawi – TOR2


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Thanks to Holdenweb, I was given an opportunity to visit the Johns Hopkins campus in Baltimore, to present a three day Python training to people working with the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI).
STScI is a management and data analysis hub for the Hubble space telescope, and will also provide ground support for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
I arrived at Dulles (WDC) on Sunday and stayed a night in Fairfax, Virginia. I am grateful to my kind host for making so many of the arrangements.


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FIFA TMS is today launching a new Premium Service, the first Domestic Transfer Matching System (DTMS), designed to facilitate domestic transfers for member associations (MAs) and clubs acting in the same jurisdiction.
DTMS is an online platform modelled on ITMS (International Transfer Matching System), which is provided to over 200 MAs and 6,500 clubs for cross-border player transfers.
DTMS is fully integrated with ITMS with a single sign-on so that both the MA and its clubs can manage all of their domestic and international transfers in the same place. It will help MAs to improve their transfers management, data management and governance by building on the existing ITMS service already in use by the MA.
FIFA TMS developed the new system following feedback from numerous MAs and clubs expressing the need for a domestic transfer system based on ITMS.
The key benefits of DTMS include:
*Strong governance
*• Increased adherence to MA's transfer regulations with system-based processes and data-driven analysis
• Increased involvement of the MA in the transfer review and approval process (link a transfer to an intermediary, transfer compensation, matching and payment validation)
*Efficient management of transfers
*• Speedy and efficient communication and approval via an online system
• Automated matching of transfer data
• Fast-track creation of counter instructions
Effective data management
• Official documents stored online, minimising physical document storage and search efforts
• Complete picture of all professional player transfers with potential to replicate automatically to a national registration system
• Improved statistics/reporting capabilities
FIFA TMS is currently working with a number of MAs and expects to go live with a first version of DTMS in a member association in 2014.


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Using powder coated laser cut screens to revamp the old Bribie Island RSL was a bold move at the time, the finished product was nothing short of amazing and is a project that is always remembered because of the drastic change our decorative screens made to the fit-out.
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I know I'm horribly late with today's post — which is pretty inexcusable, considering my day started at 6:30 am. Anyway, the big news of the day hit this evening, so I'm almost glad I waited. GalleyCat tipped me off to the new FCC guidelines (pdf) for reviewers, which now includes bloggers. According to a more expansive interview with the representative of the FTC,
What this means is that, under the new guidelines, a blogger's positive review of a product may qualify as an "endorsement" and that keeping a product after a review may qualify as "compensation."
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In the case of books, Cleland saw no problem with a blogger receiving a book, provided there wasn't a linked advertisement to buy the book and that the blogger did not keep the book after he had finished reviewing it. Keeping the book would, from Cleland's standpoint, count as "compensation" and require a disclosure. […]
Cleland insisted that when a publisher sends a book to a blogger, there is the expectation of a good review. I informed him that this was not always the case and observed that some bloggers often receive 20 to 50 books a week. In such cases, the publisher hopes for a review, good or bad. Cleland didn't see it that way.
"If a blogger received enough books," said Cleland, "he could open up a used bookstore."
You can read more about this via articles at The New York Times and The Washington Post.
I'm curious to know what you think, and honestly, I'm curious what this means for me. Every link to an Amazon page for a book on my site includes my Amazon Associates ID, which means I may get some small kickback if you hear about a book on my site and then go to Amazon to buy it. Do you think this is unethical? Does the FTC? Maybe it doesn't matter in the case of my clients' books, which are all clearly noted as such, and I should think my connection with them is obvious. But what about my "Recent Reads" posts, where I comment on a book I've read for pleasure?
What do you take from this ruling? I'm eager to hear more from other book bloggers.
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Steph Bowe Says:
October 5th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I usually receive 2-3 YA books a week for review. I always review honestly (I have posted negative reviews in the past) and
Honestly, I'm 15. I review purely to spread the word about books for teenagers. I don't have a source of income, and I don't pay taxes. What about all those underage book bloggers? And book bloggers like me, that pass on all their books to friends, and in competitions? I keep hardly any of my books, and if someone sends me a book for review, I will review honestly. It's not like I'm being paid to say that something is good.
I'm not sure whether this will affect me, since I live in Australia and the majority of my books come from within Australia, but I think it's a bit unnecessary. Fair enough for things like beauty products or instances where a blogger is being paid, but I don't think this works the same when it comes to book reviews.
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October 5th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Oops, I didn't mean to press enter between 'and' and 'honestly'. That should read: I usually receive 2-3 YA books a week for review. I always review honestly (I have posted negative reviews in the past) and honestly, I'm 15; I review purely to spread the word about books for teenagers…
Julia Says:
October 5th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
I'm underwhelmed by the ridiculousness (is that a word) of the FTC. How on earth do they plan to police this? And, what about overseas bloggers? And, how will they know if someone keeps a book or passes it on? Pul-lease…
Kathleen MacIver Says:
October 6th, 2009 at 3:52 am
Here's my question…what about those of us that review with ARCs? With Amazon, I've agreed NOT to sell these books, so how could I open a bookstore with them?
And no, I don't see a problem with including the Amazon link on your site. If that's your plan for getting rich, good luck! LOL!
Krista G. Says:
October 6th, 2009 at 6:01 am
How does this compare to movie reviews? I assume that film critics (the big ones, anyway) don't have to pay to see the films they review, so in that way, they're being compensated (with a free theater viewing) for their review. Since the product is a service in that case, it's impossible to take it back. Unless…
Book pitch: "Laura Yates didn't realize she was signing up for mind erasure when she became the Seattle Times's junior movie critic. But that's just what she got after she reviewed her first film, a documentary on the life of Salvador Dali, since retaining the memory of that theater experience violates recent FCC ethics rules. The problem is, the mandatory mind erasure wiped out a few other memories, too. And she's not the only one forgetting.
THE PERSISTENCE OF FCC, my 156,000-word science fiction thriller, comes complete with four appendices of related FCC regulatory legislation…"
Any takers? 🙂
Kate Says:
October 6th, 2009 at 6:27 am
Krista — According to the interview I linked to, movie reviewers are exempt because they only get to to keep the experience of seeing the film. If they walked out of the theatre with a DVD, then I imagine they'd be targeted in much the same way book reviewers are seeing the guidelines.
Michelle Says:
October 6th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Well, for overseas bloggers, this new ruling obviously would have no impact. The Federal Trade Commission has no authority to promulgate or enforce laws in other nations.
I read the interview and the rule, and it seems like the FTC and its representative either lack a good understanding of new media (the internet is made of tubes!) or they just have some bias against it. As annoying as the new ruling is, I don't think it will impact you too harshly.
The rule only applies to endorsements made when the blogger has received some form of compensation, without making a disclosure of said compensation. This means, that 1) if you didn't get the book for free, this rule doesn't apply to you; 2) if you don't keep the book, this rule doesn't apply to you, and 3) if you disclose that you got the book for free, the rule doesn't apply to you. I don't think that's too harsh. All you have to do is post a disclaimer at the end of your post, or at the top or bottom of you website, stating that all books featured on the website were gifted to the blogger, though not all books gifted to the blogger have been featured on the website.
I do wonder how this would affect Amazon Vine members. Presumably not at all, because Amazon links to the Vine FAQ, which tells you these members get their products for free, so no reasonable consumer could not realize the link between Amazon and the reviewer. I think the same principle would apply to your Amazon affiliate link. Your "Recent Reads" post is different. I have no idea if you got those books for free, or if you purchased them. Most likely, the FTC would consider those endorsements, because your blog has "wide readership within a particular demographic group that is the manufacturers' target market."
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October 13th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
I'm kind of wondering how the FTC plans to put a retail value on an Advanced Reader Copy that's not for sale…and how a blogger is going to claim that no-value book on her taxes.
I get that the FTC is trying to go after the big-time bloggers who are being comped vacations and cruises and appliances in exchange for their positive reviews, but I fail to see how book bloggers are somehow cheating the system.
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October 13th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Along the same lines, I wonder what the repercussions are for someone like Heather Armstrong (a.k.a. dooce) who whines on her blog about how crappy her Maytag washer is and then gets a brand new one delivered to her door by Whirlpool. She didn't ASK for it, but now she's in possession of a brand new appliance for which she paid no taxes. Seems like that's a bigger issue than a few ARCs.
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October 14th, 2009 at 2:05 am
My understanding about the washing machine situation with Dooce was that her tweeting got Maytag to fix her machine, and she arranged for Whirlpool to donate the one they offered her to a women's shelter. But still, yes, I agree, it raises bigger issues!
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I recently visited Myrtle Beach. It just so happened to be the famous Myrtle Beach Bike Week. Let's just say the driving on the Grand Strand was intense. Motorcycles make me anxious. Continue Reading →
The iPad is finally slimming down.
Ever since the iPad 2, the newer versions of the iPad have been larger than the last. This trend will come to an end with the reported release of the iPad 5 in July.
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Today Microsoft revealed the next generation of its gaming console, the Xbox One.
According to Microsoft, this is the future of entertainment, it makes your TV interactive, and provides an All-In-One (get it?) experience.
In my opinion, there is not much innovation in the new console. Honestly, the current Xbox 360 does almost all of this on a lesser scale. But then again, maybe that is what's going to make this console so great. Continue Reading →
Google has a new Easter Egg out today. This time the search engine is paying homage to the time honored classic "Atari Breakout." Just Google Image Search Atari Breakout and the game will appear, turning the images into the bustable bricks.
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Crowdfunding is the result of individuals who collectively pool their money to fund projects of other individuals or organizations. It is essentially angel investing on a very large (as in lots of people funding) or small scale (in that the amount each individual invests is small) depending on how you look at it. Continue Reading →
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Oklahoma sets school defensive record in 64-37 rout of Texas A&M
NORMAN, Okla. -- As the minutes ticked off and Texas A&M continued its futile attempts to score, Oklahoma center Longar Longar claimed not to notice.
"We just kept defending," Longar said. "We didn't look at the scoreboard. They struggled some with their shots, but I thought our defense was really good."
It was, in a record-setting sort of way. Longar had 14 points and eight rebounds as Oklahoma held Texas A&M scoreless for more than 16 straight minutes en route to a 64-37 win on Saturday afternoon.
Oklahoma (19-10, 7-7 Big 12 Conference) snapped a two-game losing skid and kept its hopes alive of possibly securing a first-round bye in the upcoming conference tournament. Oklahoma and Texas A&M are tied with Oklahoma State and Texas Tech for fifth in the league standings, one game behind Baylor, which now would receive the final bye.
The Sooners set what is thought to be an NCAA record for the longest time holding an opponent scoreless, since the advent of the shot clock in 1986, by blanking Texas A&M for 16 minutes and 12 seconds. The record entering this season was 13 minutes and 53 seconds, set by Utah State against Idaho on Feb. 15, 2006.
Texas A&M's 10 first-half points set a Big 12 record for the fewest points scored in a half of a conference game and a school record for fewest points in a half in any game. The 10 points also were the fewest allowed by the Sooners in a half since giving up 9 to Coppin State on Dec. 10, 2006.
Oklahoma also set a school record for the fewest points allowed against a Big 12 opponent. The previous record of 41 had come against Colorado on March 7, 1997, and was matched against Baylor on March 6, 2004.
It was the third time in coach Jeff Capel's two seasons at Oklahoma that the Sooners have held an opponent below 40 points. Last season, the Sooners allowed 35 points in a win over Texas Christian and 36 in a win over Norfolk State.
"To hold a team to 10 points in the first half, I hope people talk about it as much as they talked about us scoring 12" in the first half at Nebraska in a 63-45 loss on Wednesday, Capel said. "We heard a lot about that. I thought our defense was very good. I felt we forced them to run their offense a little bit farther out and took away some things.
"Other times we got lucky. They missed some shots, too."
Oklahoma is 26-4 all-time against Texas A&M, but had lost three in a row to the Aggies before Saturday.
Texas A&M (21-8, 7-7) had snapped a three-game losing streak with a 44-point rout of Texas Tech on Wednesday, the Aggies' largest margin of victory in a Big 12 game.
But the Aggies, who entered the game second in the Big 12 in field-goal percentage, made just 13 of 51 shots (25.5 percent) against Oklahoma, including 2 of 16 from 3-point range. The Aggies hadn't shot under 30 percent from the field in a game since shooting 26 percent against Texas on Feb. 16, 2005.
"I am at a loss," Texas A&M coach Mark Turgeon said. "I cannot believe the way we played. We committed one mistake after another and didn't play with much intelligence. Some guys had deer-in-the-headlights look. It is too late in the season for that.
"This team has worn me down trying to figure them out."
Josh Carter and DeAndre Jordan led the Aggies with 10 points each.
Oklahoma dominated the boards, posting a 42-28 rebounding advantage over a team that entered the game ranked fifth in Division I in rebounding margin.
Oklahoma's previous two wins, against Texas Tech and Baylor, came in the waning seconds on difficult shots, but the Sooners' defense ensured there would be no drama against the Aggies.
Texas A&M, unranked for the first time all season, led 10-9 after a dunk by Jordan with 12:51 left in the first half, but didn't score again before halftime. The Aggies made just 5 of 27 shots in the half.
Oklahoma had a 5-minute scoring drought of its own, but soon enough, the Sooners began pulling away, scoring the final 19 points of the half to take a 28-10 lead.
The second half didn't start much better for the Aggies, as a 3-pointer by Austin Johnson and a follow shot by Cade Davis pushed Oklahoma's margin to 33-10 with 18:21 left, resulting in a time-out by Turgeon.
"We had some pretty good looks, not great looks, and let our offense affect our defense," Turgeon said.
Bryan Davis' dunk with 16:39 left ended the Aggies' scoreless stretch, but Texas A&M never seriously threatened in the second half. Oklahoma built its lead to as many as 29 points.
"We knew coming into this game that it was going to be a big game for us," Johnson said. "... We knew we wanted to play hard and go out there and show some passion, and we did it."
Johnson and Blake Griffin each scored 13 points for Oklahoma. Griffin also had eight rebounds. He missed about eight minutes of the first half after suffering an apparent knee injury, but returned late in the half and played the entire second half. Capel said Griffin would undergo an MRI test to determine the extent of the injury.
The Sooners shot 48 percent from the field, going 24 of 50.
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The four overarching goals of Sun Valley Community School's Outdoor Program are to:
- Build relationships;
- Provide opportunities for personal growth;
- Develop relationships with wild places;
- Teach outdoor skills.
These goals are reflected in the Upper School Outdoor Program curriculum, when students become true partners in programming.
The oldest Cutthroats are expected to be active, enthusiastic participants in their four trips each year, including Fall Campout. Route planning, map reading, trip preparation, menu planning, and gear assignments are all part of student responsibilities.
Upper School students undertake some of the most iconic trips of the school's Outdoor Program curriculum, including the Coast Trip in the fall of tenth grade, the storied Junior Solo in the spring of eleventh grade, and Senior Quest, the trip that unifies the senior class before graduation. Each trip is challenging, unique, and something students talk about long after they have returned.
Upper School students are also exposed to trips of a different sort, including the ninth grade Service Learning week in Salt Lake City and the tenth grade trip to Ashland, Oregon, for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Each trip develops important skills that students will carry with them to college and into the rest of their lives. Upper School outdoor trips are a time to showcase what students have accomplished, to continue to push their limits, to build additional skills, to lead, and to grow exponentially.
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Ninth Grade
- Fall: Ninth grade begins with a seven-day whitewater trip on the Main Salmon River. The objectives of the trip are to teach river skills and to provide a bonding experience for the class.
- Winter: The three-day ninth grade winter trip introduces students to winter camping and continues their avalanche safety education.
- Spring: In the spring, freshmen embark on a five-day service learning trip in the Salt Lake City area.
Tenth Grade
- Fall: The seven-day tenth grade fall trip backpacking on the Washington Coastline exposes students to a unique wilderness coast and an "ancient forest" habitat.
- Winter: In winter, students embark on their most challenging winter trip a three-day backcountry ski trip.
- Spring: In the spring students travel to Ashland, Oregon for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
eleventh grade
- Fall: The four-day fall trip sends juniors on a Sawtooth Adventure that involves climbing, hiking, and biking.
- Winter: For their winter trip juniors can choose between backcountry skiing or boarding from a Yurt or Nordic skiing on the Harriman trail.
- Spring: In the spring students embark on challenging and unique trip. Students immerse themselves in the work of Edward Abbey and Thoreau in the classroom and then participate in a 48-hour solo in the Southern Utah desert to experience solitude first hand. The solo is a formative trip for many.
twelfth grade
- Fall: Seniors visit colleges or help to lead underclass outdoor trips.
- Winter: For their winter trip seniors can choose between backcountry skiing or boarding from a Yurt or Nordic skiing on the Harriman trail.
- Spring: Seniors culminate their Community School experience with the 11-day Senior Quest. The quest is based out of Southern Utah and combines a seven-day wilderness experience with three days of whole class activities.
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The Outdoor Program has really given me a sense of self and an appreciation for the outdoors. Seeing all these amazing places inspires me to want to go back out.
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Upper School Outdoor Program Objectives
- Provide opportunities to lead classmates and younger students;
- Take personal responsibility for the success of a trip by assuming integral planning and execution roles;
- Continue to build important backcountry skills;
- Prove self-reliance and independence within a nurturing and safe framework;
- Serve others in need on the ninth grade Service Learning trip;
- Build strong relationships with classmates, students in other classes, and faculty;
- Experience a cultural week at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival;
- Learn to love being alone on Junior Solo;
- Explore some of the most beautiful wild places in the West;
- Continue to teach leadership, cooperation, and teamwork;
- Instill a respect and love for the outdoors;
- Encourage students to stretch their comfort zones in a nurturing environment;
- Build stamina, resilience, and grit;
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