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Q & A With SMBH Engineering Intern Phil Mesker
Posted on October 06, 2016
Phil Mesker is a senior civil engineering student at The Ohio State University and is working as an intern at SMBH. Read on to get to know more about Phil and his experiences!
How did you learn about this internship with SMBH?
I actually found out about SMBH from a previous internship. I had a mentor in the industry there and I had worked for them the previous summer. As I was speaking to my mentor, we spoke more about what I wanted to do and I brought up structural engineering. My mentor brought up SMBH as being the best structural engineering firm around and knew Stephen Metz and gave me his contact information. I called and had a great conversation with Stephen and sent in my resume and eventually had an interview.
When did this internship begin and end?
The internship began right after the school year ended in mid-May 2016, but I had been doing some training on the drafting software as early as January so that I could hit the ground running when the summer began. Jerry Marselle, SMBH's Director of Technology, set me up with an online website that had some very helpful videos to teach me how to use Revit. I am still continuing this internship now.
What is your current internship position and responsibilities?
I am currently working as a BIM modeler. This means that I am given markups, either additions or edits to a project by the engineer, and I use Revit to create both the sheets for construction and a 3D virtual model. My main responsibilities are to accurately depict what the engineer wants so the sheets are easy to read, within our standards and organized.
Why did you choose to intern with SMBH?
I chose to intern with SMBH because I had heard great things about them and because I feel they have a vested interest in me. From my initial interview, I could tell the company philosophy was if you take care of the employees, the work will be done well. I saw a company that knew that the underlying numbers were not near as important as the people. It was the place of business I was looking for — somewhere that had its values in the right place.
What is a typical day at your internship like?
A typical day for me is to come in early in the morning and check my schedule to see what needs to be completed. I usually talk with the engineers to see what projects they had for me and any project deadlines. After that, I create a schedule for myself of projects I am working on and what is a priority. If I see something I don't understand on the markups, I speak to the engineer and ask questions about how they wanted it to be shown, but also why they chose to do something. This was the first time I had seen any part of structural documents and it took me some time before it started to click and I began to see what issues the engineers were solving. The SMBH team is all very willing to drop what they were doing and teach me something. If I finish my work early, I typically ask around to see if there was anything I could either help with or get a head start on for someone.
What is the most significant learning experiences you have had while interning with SMBH?
I have had several learning experiences. One of which was a couple weeks into the summer when one of the engineers came up to me and told me that if I had any questions about anything to ask him or anyone else and they would be happy to teach me. I was a little taken back because I thought that was what I was doing, but I realized I was still being pretty timid about asking good questions and slightly concerned about not knowing something that should be general knowledge. That encouragement helped me realize I could be bolder in questioning things and be confident in asking questions.
I had the opportunity to go on field visits with several engineers to one of our parking garage projects. While there, I learned that you can actually hear a difference in the concrete where it has separated from the reinforcing bar by dragging chains over it and tapping it with a hammer.
I also had the opportunity to go to the SEAoO conference which taught me how to network and see how the industry has been evolving, which again gave me great opportunities to speak with the engineers about different components in design.
Through this internship experience, have you learned anything new about yourself?
Prior to this internship, I had never worked in an office setting (most of my work experience had been manual labor jobs) and I was concerned about how to transfer my work ethic from the field to the office. The only way, originally, that I was able to measure this was by getting work completed as fast as I could. However, this lead to me having to redo a lot of work. I learned that doing work accurately the first time was more helpful to my co-workers than doing the work quickly. I also learned a great way to contribute is by asking others if they needed help when I had some downtime.
Most important, I learned that I really enjoy providing this service. I enjoy this work and the people I work with at SMBH and am so honored to be around everyone on the SMBH team.
Robey Hosts International Exchange Students
Posted on November 17, 2015
SMBH's Sheri Robey and her husband are hosting two international exchange students - Hayoung, from South Korea and Celia, from Spain. According to Robey, "My husband and I thought this would be an opportunity to provide a young person a once in a lifetime opportunity as well as giving us an opportunity to experience getting to know someone from a totally different culture than ours." Learn more about the international exchange program at https://www.cci-exchange.com.
The Power of Mentoring
Posted on March 06, 2014
It's been said by business author Mark W. Boyer, "The best help we can offer the youth of today is to prepare them for tomorrow." Mentoring is just one of the ways to help prepare young people for their futures, and SMBH has been a longtime believer in its importance.
For years, SMBH has been involved in the Structural Engineers Association of Ohio (SEAoO), which coordinates regular opportunities for its student and professional chapters to network. Stephen Metz and Bob Baumann recently attended a meeting of the SEAoO and the Ohio State Student Chapter, informally called an "evening of mentoring." Recent graduates presented their experiences on projects, jobs and the work atmosphere. Students had a chance to hear presenters discuss what they wished they had known before graduating – a popular topic for all in attendance.
"We stay involved with student chapters," said Metz. "When we have opportunities like this recent meeting, we share about our firm, what we look for when we're hiring someone out of college, and some helpful things to know that you don't necessarily learn in college."
SMBH's commitment to mentoring is found inside the firm as well. A formal mentoring process at SMBH pairs all newly hired engineers with an experienced mentor in the firm. Even if an experienced engineer is hired, they're still new to the company and benefit from the mentoring relationship as much as a recent college graduate.
"We believe in the mentoring process," said Metz. "It's a great way to learn. It's good for the mentors, too. When our engineers are in a position to teach someone else, we find they develop leadership skills and learn from the process, too.
What SMBH has learned is that the mentoring relationship benefits all involved. Mentoring is a two-way learning process, and firms that are actively involved in mentoring stand apart as leaders in the industry.
SMBH Team Member Travels to Africa for Mission Project
Posted on February 04, 2014
In early February, SMBH's Lara Fling will travel to one of the world's most poverty-stricken areas, using her skills to serve the community. Fling is a member of a project team for Engineering Ministries International (EMI), a non-profit Christian development organization made up of architects, engineers and design professionals who donate their talent to design buildings in areas where resources and skills are few. Fling and the team of architects, engineers and other building professionals will work with the Anglican Church of Ethiopia to design a church and dormitory in western Ethiopia. Fling's primary role on the team will be assistant architect, but her role will also include assisting the structural engineer as needed.
According to EMI, the Anglican Church has planted 70 congregations in the region in the last 20 years, with approximately 6,000 people attending each week. These 70 groups are served by only 16 clergy who must travel weekly between congregations. Facilities are needed to provide more theological training. The church also serves many school children for after-school tutoring, and the existing facilities need to be improved to allow for more effective programs.
During the trip, the EMI team will meet with the ministry, determine their needs and perform initial design. Much of the design will be completed when the team returns. Final designs and plans will be turned over to the Anglican Church, which will then raise funds and proceed with construction. Fling, who took her first mission trip with EMI to Haiti in 2010, is excited about this new opportunity to use her skills to serve others. If you'd like to learn more about Fling's trip, visit http://www.emiworld.org/projects/projectprofile_12030.php


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No matter if you are joining a team, or new folks join yours, onboarding is crucial. During this period, you must share expectations and build trust.
One technique I found useful to kickstart the process is to share your manager README with your direct reports. You can find mine below. Please note, that it is continuously evolving - if you come back in a few months, probably you'll see some changes.
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My README is heavily inspired by / built upon the following READMEs. If you'd like to write your own, you may find them super useful too:


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Most visitors to the Zanzibar archipelago visit Unguja, known as Zanzibar Island.
Zanzibar is in fact, an archipelago, with several other islands and islets. Prison Island – Once the prison for misbehaving slaves, the island lies just off the old stone town. Beaches fringed with a beautiful coral reef, ideal for snorkeling. It is also home to a family of giant tortoises, imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century.
Chumbe and Chapwani are only few kms from Stone Town. Tumbatu Island, off the north-west coast of Unguja is one of the largest off-shore islands but no facilities for tourists.
Mnemba Island is a private island, surrounded by a rich coral reef, which is great for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Mafia is actually governed by mainland Tanzania but is not far from the Zanzibar archipelago. Pemba Island & Ngezi-Vumawimbi Reserve. This reserve comprises the remaining 5% of a primary forest that used to stretch across the whole of Pemba, and is home to the Critically. Endangered Pemba flying fox, which is found nowhere else in the world, numerous endemic bird species, mammals such as the endangered eastern tree hyrax, and endemic endangered tree and shrub species.
The Reserve has started to attract considerable attention from the international tourism industry. This interest creates a very welcome opportunity when Poverty is a fact of life in this area, with limited access to freshwater, no electricity In this strongly Islamic region, it is crucial that tourism not only ensures that financial benefits are focused locally, but also respects local cultures and traditions.
Stone Town – Was recently and deservedly declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's Palace), Dr Livingstone's House and the Arab Fort.
Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques! A trip to the site of Sultan Barghash's harem at Marahubi should also be included.
Spice Plantations — The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which brought the Sultans of Oman and the beginnings of the infamous slave trade. They can be seen in the plantations just outside Zanzibar town.
Jozani Forest – The Jozani Natural Forest Reserve is located in the central east region of Zanzibar island and is home to the rare Red Colobus Monkey, which is endemic to Zanzibar. Jozani is home to other species including Syke's monkey's, small buck and bushpigs.
North Coast – Ras Nungwi, a sleepy fishing village on the northern tip of Zanzibar island. It is the dhow building capital of Zanzibar. The north has some fantastic beaches and nearby coral reefs which are ideal for diving and snorkelling. The local villagers have built a turtle sanctuary where injured turtles and other marine animals are nursed back to health before being released back into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Kizimkazi fishing village – Situated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi is home to several families of bottle-nosed dolphins. It is the site of a 12th century mosque, the earliest evidence of Islam in East Africa.
Diving Zanzibar—The coral reef structures that surround Unguja and Pemba ensure that the marine life is abundant. In deeper waters, lush coral gardens often stretch as far as the eye can see, barracuda, kingfish, tuna and wahoo hunt together with large Napoleonic wrasse, graceful manta rays and sharks. Shallower waters are the playground of tropical fish, including a huge variety of Indo-Pacific marine fauna.
Zanzibar Beaches – More than 25 fantastic beaches in Zanzibar: A paradise, with picturesque fishing villages, where the people live a simple way of life, unchanged over the years


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Finishing strong
I want to thank In Business and Harbor Athletic Club for the opportunity to participate in this year's Get Fit Challenge. I went into it hoping to lose a few pounds and learn more about nutrition and fitness, but I've come away with so much more.
U.S. economy remains on solid footing, especially if you look beyond the last month
Through the lens of last week's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting it became easy to see the negatives in current economic data. Inflation continues to slow in the United States and around the world. Retail sales growth has stagnated, industrial production fell in August, and housing data has softened.
In defense of WEDC
The last month has been a field day for critics of Gov. Scott Walker's embattled Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. They say it can't be fixed. It's a mess. We should throw it out and start over.
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Workplace violence – A hidden national tragedy
The murder of two Virginia news journalists on live TV by a disgruntled former station employee creates a sense of vulnerability in all of us. How can good people, merely doing their jobs, lose their lives at work? Though incidents of fatalities are rare, the Roanoke, Va., violence reminds us that such workplace acts are not rare enough. In fact, there are 2 million workers per year who are victims of some sort of workplace violence. So what can employees and employers do to reduce this risk?
The markets wait on the Fed decision
Last week's economic data may have little impact on this week's Federal Reserve decision. In our view, odds are low that the Fed will raise rates on Thursday at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
Defining my new normal
What a crazy and rewarding 25 weeks it has been. My challenge officially started with my check-in on March 8 and ended the last week of August. Because I was super motivated, I started on my own on March 1. There are so many things I've learned and highlights I have to share, so let's commence with my top 11 countdown.
Holiday weekend grants markets much-needed breather
This week's Labor Day holiday, along with the holiday closure of China markets last week, helped ease market volatility. Risk remains a key factor for markets, especially given the following: 1) China policy tools in the face of a falling domestic equity market and a slowing economy, and 2) uncertainty around Federal Reserve lift-off from their zero interest rate policy. The August employment report, released last week, failed to make clear the likely Fed action.
Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel
As I'm writing this, I realize I am the poster child of weight-loss failures — and the thought of it does not place me in a good frame of mind.
And the stock market outlook is … who cares?!
The recent volatility in the markets has stirred a lot of heartburn with investors. Financial outlets such as CNBC are going crazy with prognosticators predicting what the market is going to do next. This is great entertainment, but it shouldn't guide you as an investor.
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Benefiting from Wisconsin's condominium law
Traditionally, real estate ownership has been limited to two-dimensional platted parcels of land, with limited opportunities to stack "vertical ownership" on a parcel. The limitations of two-dimensional ownership make it very difficult to create vertical developments that can be separately owned and financed. The condominium form of ownership allows for three-dimensional, stacked ownership of property interests upon an underlying two-dimensional parcel, which permits great flexibility in providing multiple ownership and financing opportunities.
The good war
"War! Huh, yeah. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing!" Not so fast, when it comes to M&A.
The who is what truly matters
While many school systems throughout our nation have already opened their doors, we can safely assume that in the next two weeks all schools — public and private — will welcome about 55 million students nationwide to the 2015/16 school year. About one sixth of our nation's entire population will be attending school anywhere from kindergarten through 12th grade.
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U.S. markets likely to see more volatility in September
Solid U.S. economic data helped create a bounce in equity markets last week. Market volatility continues to draw the lion's share of attention and volatility appears to be driven more by uncertainty around potential Federal Reserve actions and the implications of market declines in China.
Engage employees to make cool choices
Are your employees willing to put in the extra effort it takes to delight a customer? Do they live your brand? Are they emotionally committed to your organization and its goals?
In search of the missing puzzle piece
For the average person, finding a balance between your work and personal life can be a challenge. When you add fitness into the equation, it can become a real juggling act.
Lessons in motivation
We've come to the end of the six-month challenge and are now reflecting upon what we've learned, what has worked for us, and what hasn't. We realized in the beginning that each of us have very busy work and home lives and it wasn't feasible to work out as a team; we did meet regularly to check in with one another and offer support and accountability as needed.


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This winter left me in a funk, unwilling to write up new reports over mediocre fishing, although a few highlights are worth mentioning.
The lunch break bass spot held a couple of surprises this January:
That one went 18" and 3lbs, solid.
My last ice trip of the season didn't go exactly as planned, but I still made out alright, catching a few small cutts and a medium sized tiger through the hole, then onto some serious brown action on a river I like. A guy I've known on the forums for years and one from Junior High School took me out and we had a nice day.
This next one hit hard and didn't come to hand easily. A tall 20 inches, it was pretty strong.
Dan got a pretty one.
And his luck continued as we decided to hit a lake with some open water.
Jared was determined to keep ice fishing, so he parked himself on some ice at the back of a bay that happened to be 10" thick still. He also did alright.
Myself, skunko on that lake, both ice and shore fishing.
The next week, I decided to give the previous week's skunk lake another shot with another trip to the river. This time, with a float tube on board, I hoped to fight some aggressive rainbows and hopefully some perch.
The wind wasn't having any of that! Skunked again after 4 brutally windy hours, I was determined to rebound on the river.
Luckily, the river didn't mind. Just a slight breeze there.
It was awesome! Feisty browns everywhere. I really needed that.
A couple of weeks ago, I heard word of open water within about 2.5hrs of home and pointed myself south. It was a lake I had never fished before, but knew it had a good reputation. A couple of other forum buddies were fishing there too.
Before hitting that lake, I was seduced by an open spill bowl underneath, that looked really fishy. Fishy it was, but most of those fish were chubs. After circling that little basin, I finally landed a couple of smallmouth.
The lake was breezy, but not too bad. Pumping up the tube sounded nice, but I always like to work the shoreline first. Right away, I caught a really sad looking rainbow.
Time passed and right as I was about to give up on the shore fishing, a bloated female found my jig.
She was massive.
The next couple were smaller, but pretty colorful.
And I even got a cutthroat, which actually fought pretty hard.
Then it was back to the rainbows.
It was a fun trip and the fishing had its ups and downs. The fish were scrappy when they would hit anything and that was nice. I even got out on the tube for awhile, but couldn't make anything happen during that time.
It's in a neat area. The surrounding mountains look like they'd be fun to scramble around on.
Some beaver ponds yielded nothing, but the fading light of the day was enjoyable.
Fun trip.
The next week, I fished a small stream that usually treats me well. A "self-esteem" stream, if you will. The resident browns aren't usually very big, but they're colorful and usually very aggressive.
This time around, I had to search for bites and I was lucky to hook 4 of them. Tough fishing. The scenery was plenty rewarding though.
Still nice to get out.
Last week, my family and I went south to capitalize on freshly thawed lakes in southern Utah. Otter Creek Reservoir had recently opened up and we usually have a good time there.
Fishing from South Point was rough. The shoreline brush was a real pain, although it's nice to see the reservoir so full. I caught two female rainbows from there, but nobody else could get a strike.
After the wind turned on, we tried another spot on the north end of the lake. A hard fighting male tackled a rainbow kastmaster up there, but we left immediately after.
My family had been warned that we may take the scenic route home and if so, stopping on impulse to fish would be part of the deal. This is why the Sevier River through Kingston Canyon sounded perfect.
That was fun. It's a pretty canyon.
Then on through the town of Junction.
Then a quick, fruitless stop at Piute Reservoir for a few minutes and some lost gear.
A little while later, we stopped at Hoover's Grill, just outside of Marysvale for some bomb-diggity burgers and fries.
The Firehouse burger:
Pretty good burger!
The place is cluttered with antiques and novelties that dangle from the ceiling and adorn most of the walls. It's a fun stop.
It was a long day trip at 390 miles, but we made it fun and ended it well.
This week was going to be at another place I've never caught a fish from, but news was that it was still mostly capped. Fortunately, someone else reported that another lake was ready for a visit and I met a couple of other forum buddies out there.
At first, it was pretty slow. The breeze was stronger than normal and I didn't want to pump up my tube yet. The shoreline needed some investigation for the first 45 minutes or so. I caught a couple of cutthroat about this size:
Then I picked up a crazy looking tiger with a big heavy head.
And thanks to my buddy Craig for pointing out the
mountain goats bighorn sheep (my mistake) before he left.
Finally I cracked and pumped up the tube, willing to fight the breeze to get to my preferred area.
My buddy Jason's party had migrated around to that side from shore and I was picking off a couple of small cutts on occasion, but nothing steady. Eventually I threw on a Lucky Craft pointer and started pitching that toward the shoreline.
When that got hit, I knew it wouldn't be a small fish on the other end.
A real bruiser at just under 25" and 5lbs, 1oz. That one made my day.
A few minutes later, on the fly rod, I picked up another 24"+ tiger. This one was significantly smaller but almost the same length.
Following those, it was more of this for awhile:
Running into the occasional tiger was nice.
It was the kind of trip I have been missing since last year's soft water. A lot of cutthroat were caught and 5 tigers were hooked, one of which broke the line. Seeing Jason and Craig again was really good and the drive home was pleasant.
Happy Fishing, Humans.


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Tignes Le Lac. This sought-after ski-in chalet is housed in the same freestanding building as Annapurna II and is next to our Ski Lodge, The Aigle. It's in a fantastic location for both ski convenience and access to the centre of Tignes Le Lac. The chalet is 400 metres (approx.) from the Chaudanne and Paquis Lifts and just a 5 minute walk (approx.) to the lively bars and restaurants of Tignes Le Lac. Annapurna I is a very popular choice and early booking is essential.
Superb access to ski hire - Only 400 metres (approx.) from rental shop
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•Espace Killy ski area •Fantastic après ski •High altitude skiing
Tignes is somewhere you can ski longer, higher and further than most other resorts in the Alps. Owing its snow-reliability to the Grande Motte glacier, the local ski area is joined with Val d'Isere's to form the mammoth Espace Killy - intermediates will have a whale of a time here. Choose between 5 different villages, whether your priority is convenience, cosiness or cheap accommodation. Tignes also has one of the most famous New Year parties in the Alps.
Great for •Families •Glacier skiing •Non-skiers •Groups •Off-piste •High altitude skiing
Snow Report: Top 170cm, Bottom 105cm
Snow Forecast: 20cm expected this week
Snow History: December average depth 89cm
Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:
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Night skiing: Yes, every Thursday
Tignes has NSEW facing slopes.
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Last week, we published some awesome sunset scenes captured by talented photographers in Tasmania. That article was shared around and enjoyed widely via social media, so we thought we'd repeat the process again this week. We asked readers to nominate a new theme, and George Tims suggested Autumn Photos. A sunset photo of Dunalley from his daughter Karen featured last time.
Autumn Photos: Tasmania Through the Lens
The very same day George suggested Autumn photos, we received a lovely shot from Sonia Di Benedetto. It was an picture she'd snapped in Hobart, and she included this description…
The sky has fallen. I think this photo captures the brilliance of a beautiful Tasmanian autumn day. I took this from the Brooke Street Pier on Tuesday just before midday. It was such a beautiful, sunny day without a breath of wind. The reflections on the Hobart waterfront were beautiful, but I was more intrigued by the fact that it appeared the sky had fallen into the water. Taken with a Samsung Galaxy EK-GC100ZWAXSA camera.
We asked permission to share the image with Think Tasmania readers, and Sonia gave us the nod AND another four awesome autumn photos to include. It was fate, and the theme for our next collection was settled. Given winter is almost upon us, it couldn't be more appropriate. All Sonia's photos were taken over the past few weeks and depict Hobart under autumn skies.
Think Tasmania ~ Think Photos
We're very happy to share Sonia's beautiful work, and only wish we were able to duplicate the standard ourselves. Luckily for us and of course all our readers, we have these photographic contributions from talented guests and regulars at Think Tasmania, and we value their input enormously.
Carol Haberle has a photo for every occasion, and every season in Tasmania. She shared a lot of her beautiful autumn photos in an article we published back in May 2012. Not only photos, but lots of information about weather patterns, climate temperatures and the colours of the scenery too. She swears winter is her favourite season, but with photos like this, it must be hard to choose. Follow Haberle Photocards on Facebook to see more work by this talented writer/photographer.
What can we say about Dan Fellow that we haven't already said before? Nothing, so we'll just say it again… Dan is a passionate and professional tourism photographer. He works with many Tasmanian business owners and promotes the state in general. There's no doubt the images shared on the Tasmania Photos Facebook page have tempted tourists to visit. We like his style!
These images from Anelda Lotter were all taken at the Cascade Gardens in South Hobart. "There are so many colours and heaps of leaves, all shapes and sizes. Just beautiful," says Anelda. You can see a complete album of autumn photos on the Anelda Lotter Photography Facebook page. And check out other Think Tasmania articles showcasing the work of Anelda, like the two featuring Hobart Botanical Gardens and Richmond Park Boat House.
We also receive regular contributions from fans of Think Tasmania. Unfortunately sometimes we receive way too many to include every single one, every single time. For this article, we've chosen a special entry from Carl Bolton. It's pretty spectacular, showing the autumn colours at Perth overlooking the South Esk River.
Autumn Photos: Sharing and Saving
We could just share the autumn photos via our Facebook page. That would be so much easier! But that fleeting moment comes and goes in an instant. Besides, anyone who doesn't follow social media would miss the fun entirely. This way, readers can share the article with their friends, and also bookmark for later. The extra effort does take more time, planning and opportunity; but the results are clearly worth every second. Take note of each photographer's details. Some of them are professionals who sell images either as a full-time career or a side-line hobby. If you like what you see here, their collections probably contain photos you simply can't live without.
As usual, copyright remains with the owner of the image, and you must have their express permission to re-use. And while we're on the subject of permission, please only share images with Think Tasmania that you are legally entitled to share. These details are very important to us… we like to do the right thing. Always.
We're happy to do what we can to promote such talented photographers in Tasmania. We're very close to having our new website (complete with online shop) up and running. Then we'll have the capacity to utilise wonderful image galleries, showcasing a range of gorgeous photos. Summer, autumn, winter and spring… sunset, sunrise, seascape and landscape. People, towns, food and drink. As usual, anything we publish will only ever feature "all things Tasmanian", but that subject never gets old.
Photographers featured here are welcome to comment, giving our readers more information about their autumn photos. The when, where, why and how of the shot. That would be very useful, we think. And their admirers are also welcome to shower them with praise!
Of course, other business owners handy with a camera can also contribute next time we open the floor. Just another cost-effective form of advertising with Think Tasmania, to help spread the word about your products and services.
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I am a PhD student under the supervision of Paul Francis in the Security & Privacy group at the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS) in Germany.
After joining the institute I got first advised by Umut Acar and then by Allen Clement, who left for Carnegie-Mellon University (CMU) and Google Zürich in Fall 2012 and Summer 2014 respectively.
I graduated with a MSIT degree with specialization in Very Large Information Systems from CMU, where I worked with Dave Andersen in his FAWN group, which is affiliated with the Parallel Data Lab (my page there) and Intel Labs Pittsburgh.
My Vordiplom in Computer Science I received from the Institut für Informatik at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg.
For more information, please have a look at my current résumé.
My research interests revolve around systems and how they can be improved to benefit users, providers, and the environment.
In my current projects with Paul, Deepak, and Matteo I am developing practical privacy protection mechanisms for data analytics systems.
With Allen I improved user satisfaction during peak system loads, while with Umut and Dave I devised energy efficient and failure resilient mechanisms for large-scale distributed environments.
During my time in different research groups I always had and still have the pleasure to work with amazing people.
Some non-exhaustive sample: Arthur, Ekin, Ezgi, Fabienne, Imran, Iulian, Matt, Mike, Mustafa, Nancy, and Natacha.
Thanks guys! And thanks to all my other friends at MPI, CMU, and Uni Würzburg.
Please refer to my current résumé for further information.
UniTraX: Protecting Data Privacy with Discoverable Biases. With Fabienne Eigner, Matteo Maffei, Paul Francis, and Deepak Garg. Conference on Principles of Security and Trust (POST), 2018. [Technical report with proofs]
Diffix: High-Utility Database Anonymization. With Paul Francis and Sebastian Probst Eide. Privacy Technologies and Policy (APF), 2017. [Draft]
Persistent, Protected and Cached: Building Blocks for Main Memory Data Stores. With Iulian Moraru, David G. Andersen, Michael Kaminsky, Nathan Binkert, Niraj Tolia, and Parthasarathy Ranganathan. Carnegie Mellon University Parallel Data Lab Technical Report CMU-PDL-11-114v2, Nov 2012.
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What We're Watching For In The First Democratic Debates: FiveThirtyEightBy artappraiser on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 10:04am |
FiveThirtyEight's weekly politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited.
sarahf (Sarah Frostenson, politics editor): The first Democratic primary debates are finally here. And with two back-to-back nights, featuring 10 candidates each, it'll be a challenge for many candidates to make an impression, especially those hovering around 1 percent in the polls.
For reference, here's Wednesday's lineup: Bill de Blasio, Tim Ryan, Julián Castro, Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, Beto O'Rourke, Amy Klobuchar, Tulsi Gabbard, Jay Inslee and John Delaney.
And Thursday's: Marianne Williamson, John Hickenlooper, Andrew Yang, Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Michael Bennet and Eric Swalwell.
So let's talk about the goals we think candidates have for each debate and what we see as the stakes, starting with Wednesday's lineup [....]
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I'm really looking forward to seeing Andrew Yang and Tulsi Gabbard in action. Two excellent candidates.
by Orion on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 10:39am
Quite the opposites, but whatevs, I'm not going to waste too much energy making sense of it all.
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December 2014; the FEP announced me as
one of the merit award winners in the FETA competition.
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Kosovo has a lot to offer and this booklet has been prepared with one goal in mind: to provide essential background information which would serve as a guide for your planning efforts. Every care has been taken to ensure that the information presented in this publication is correct and reflects the situation as of March 2017 unless otherwise stated. As the economic situation in the country continues to undergo changes, further advice should be sought before making any specific decisions.
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BELO HORIZONTE Brazil (Reuters) - Algeria ended their 28-year-old wait for a World Cup goal when Sofiane Feghouli converted a spot kick in the 25th minute to give them a 1-0 lead over Belgium in their Group H opener on Tuesday.
Feghouli's goal was their first since their 1-1 draw against Northern Ireland when Djamel Zidane was on target in the 1986 tournament. They had since gone five World Cup games without a goal.
Algeria also play South Korea and Russia in their group.
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I can't believe that summer is basically over. Don't get me wrong… I love fall but at the same time I LOVE summer. I love being able to spend time outside, swim, go to the lake, and eat shaved ice. This summer was crazy for Casey and myself. Every weekend we always had something going… Continue reading June Loop Swimwear


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BUYO SHOKUHIN is a leading supplier of soybeans, an integral food ingredient for our everyday lives, and has also specialized in providing oils, resources and feeds since its incorporation in 1942. We take pride in building long term relationships with our customers through "trust" and "confidence", and are widely recognized throughout Japan for our credible reputation. We continue to strive in providing value-added information, products, and services to our customers as well as enhancing our faithful partnerships.
Capitalization : 30 million yen
Timeline and History
1942.11 BUYO SHOKUHIN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD established. Headquartered in Kawasaki city, Kanagawa Prefecture and launched business is selling miso (soybean paste), soy sauce, and other foods.
1960.12 Changed corporate name to BUYO SHOKUHIN CO., LTD. Opened first sales office in Tohoku area, and started selling home selected soybeans to the 6 Prefectures in Tohoku.
1966.10 Opened second sales office and started selling home selected soya beans to Southern Tohoku area.
1971.3 Named specified agent of assorted feed for J-Oilmills.
1971.9 Started production and selling of whole fat soybean for feed.
1973.8 Moved headquarter to Marunouchi, Tokyo.
1976.6 Opened feed branch in Miyagi.
1985.4 Opened feed branch in Fukushima.
1989.4 Named specified agent of Mercian.
2000.3 Moved headquarters to current address.
2000.4 Opened sales branch to expand soybean sales to Eastern Japan.
2001.4 Certified JAS(organic).
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Along with consulting and website development, Sick Media Group has been helping companies with their overall marketing strategy including new product launches, collateral, Corporate Identities, or what most folks would refer to as Branding.
From time to time We run into a company that has put a lot of money behind their product or service offering but either doesn't budget for marketing or thinks that their stuff is so great they don't need it.
For example, I worked with a start-ups who spent close to a half million on their App but didn't want to pay $3500 for their website and $1500 a month for social media / web tool development which would be their primary tool for marketing their products. Our team nicely explained in most cases, to get anything started on the web, you need to make a small to medium sized investment then create phases of future development bases on growth and program success.
We were nicely told that they'd think about it and again, they were not worried because the App was going to sell itself and they'd easily meet the goals they wanted us to meet. We didn't get the project and Guess What, It Didn't Work or get close to meeting their proposed goal and whatever success they had was short lived.
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So long January (almost) – glad to see the back of you.
Actually, scratch that. I've rather been enjoying 2013 so far (not least because I have my May wedding to look forward to) and there have been plenty of new and interesting experiences…
Many a Friday night has been spent sans wine, as have many other evenings. And you know what? Sobriety is OK. I won't, however, be turning into an evangelical teetotaller as I've yet to find a soft drink that goes as well with cheese.
I wrote a piece of flash fiction. It is as it sounds, a very, very short story. The definition of short varies, but my story was 100 words and I wrote it for a competition to win a residential writing course. If anyone else is interested, I'm not afraid of competition (!) so here's the link.
I had a Brazilian blow-dry. I now possess wavy, rather than curly hair. I'm pleased with the results but would caution any prospective customers to try the treatment out via a deals website. I don't think the treatment is worth full price at all.
I took to using electrical appliance on my face to tighten it up. Ooh it hurts so is therefore good for me? One week in and I think I see a difference on the nose to mouth lines and my complexion looks brighter. However, it's not particularly a scientific, controlled experiment. Maybe the better skin is down to all the fruit and veg I've been eating?
The cat was forced onto a diet. Unlike we humans, it's much easier for a cat to diet, seeing as he gets no say in the matter. We weighed him and its turns out he has two pounds too heavy – pretty significant when you're a wee beastie.*
As cakes have been absent of late, I made soda bread. Healthy baking hmm?
250g plain flour
250g wholemeal flour
2tsp bicarbonate of soda
2tsp salt
400ml buttermilk, or use 200g plain live yoghurt made up to 400ml with water
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees C.
Sift the flours and bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl. Add in the salt and make a well in the centre. Add in the buttermilk or yoghurt and bring together quickly. It will be pretty sticky. Turn out on to a lightly floured surface and knead lightly for a minute.
Place in a 20cm round non-stick, loose-bottomed cake tin and mark the top with a cross. Cook for 40-45 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool. (You'll know it's cooked as it will sound hollow when you tap the bottom. Serve warm with butter and raspberry jam.
My final new experience of January takes place on Monday. I'm going to an NLP session to cure (hopefully) my addiction to blasted diet coke (ahem – two litres a day…)
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The sensation continues!
Schenectady, N.Y. - A CHORUS LINE, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning musical for everyone who's ever had a dream and put it all on the line is back on tour with an all-new production. A CHORUS LINE plays at Proctors in Schenectady from December 14 through December 16.
The original production of A CHORUS LINE opened at the Public Theater's Newman Theatre on May 21, 1975 and transferred to Broadway's Shubert Theatre on July 25th, opening there on October 19th of that year. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Score and Book, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. It ran for nearly 15 years, closing on April 28, 1990 after 6,137 performances. On September 29, 1983, A CHORUS LINE became the longest-running American musical in Broadway history and held this title for 28 years from 1983 to 2011 (when it was surpassed by Chicago).In 2006, A CHORUS LINE reclaimed its place in the heart of Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre where it opened to rave reviews on October 5, 2006. Elysa Gardner of USA Today called it "Exhilarating and endearing, it still has a freshness and fervency too seldom seen in contemporary musicals," while The New York Daily News exclaimed "There's nothing better! The show thrills from the opening number to the glittering finale," and Jeffrey Lyons of WNBC TV hailed it "An American Masterpiece. " This all-new production will be directed and restaged by Baayork Lee, and will play at Proctors from Friday, December 14 through Sunday, December 16. Baayork Lee has performed in a dozen Broadway shows and created the role of Connie in A Chorus Line. As Michael Bennett's assistant choreographer on A Chorus Line, she has directed many national and international companies. Her directing credits include The King and I and Bombay Dreams (National tours), R&H's Cinderella (NYC Opera), Barnum (Australia), Carmen Jones (Kennedy Center), Porgy and Bess and Jesus Christ Superstar (European tours),Gypsy and A New Brain. She has choreographed shows including Mack and Mabel (Shaw Festival); Cocoanuts, Camelot, Damn Yankees, Helen Hayes nomination for Animal Crackers and South Pacific (all at Arena Stage); and Goya, Sly and The Merry Widow (Kennedy Center). She received the 2003 Asian Woman Warrior Award for Lifetime Achievement from Columbia College, as well as the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association Achievement in Arts Award. Through her new company, National Asian Artists Project (NAAP/naaproject.org), she directed productions of Oklahoma! and Carousel using all Asian artists. The NAAP mission is to promote Asian performers in theatre across the country. A CHORUS LINE at Proctors is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties. A CHORUS LINE at Proctors is sponsored by Bank of America; sub-sponsor for A CHORUS LINE at Proctors is CDPHP.
Tickets to A CHORUS LINE at Proctors are $20, $35, $50, $55 & $65 and are on sale at Proctors Box Office, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305, online at proctors.org or by phone (518) 346-6204. Group orders for 20 tickets or more may be placed by calling 518-382-3884, x139.
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Casey Kudler is a USA Hockey Level 5 coach that has experience from professional hockey all the way to U12 hockey. For the past four years, Casey has been a member of the Omaha AAA Hockey Club staff serving as a Head Coach for a variety of age groups over those four years(U12, U13, U15) and Assistant Coach for the U14, U16, and U18 teams. Prior to Omaha AAA, he was the interim-Head Coach for the 2012-13 Southern Oregon Spartans of the Western States Hockey League and led the team to their first WSHL Throne Cup appearance. For the 2011-12 season, he served as an Assistant Coach for the 2012 USA Hockey Tier 3 National Champions Atlanta Junior Knights of the EJHL South and EmJHL. The 2010-11 season was Casey's first year in Hockey Operation, in which he worked as an Hockey Operations intern for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey.
Also, Casey is currently a regional scout for the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL and has previously scouted for Vancouver Giants and International Scouting Service (ISS Hockey).


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For those keen to start working from home for a better work life balance, and ultimately to see more of their kids, one of the toughest obstacles is the search for legitimate work from home (WFH) opportunities.
In fact, anyone with even a passing interest in the remote working lifestyle will have at one time googled 'work from home jobs'.
The result?
A litany of spammy looking websites offering '$500 a day just for using Facebook'.
When I hook up with friends currently churning the rat-race, one subject that always comes up is how they can work from home?
For everyone of one them the idea seems so unattainable, (my life is almost exotic as a result), because they have no clue where to start looking.
If you do not want to set up your own business or enter the world of the online gig, where are those stable, high quality remote positions that you would be happy to bet your family's livelihood on?
With scams left, right and center (a good rule of thumb, if it seems too good to be true, then it most probably is) and 'real' job placements with pay far from sustainable in the western world, it is no wonder so many people stick to the grind of the office 9 to 5.
Well I have some great news for you.
There are quality, well paid work from home job listings out there.
If you know where to look…
Insider Tips for Finding the Best Work From Home Jobs
Use the correct search terms in Google
The most important first step is the search for available roles.
One of the best ways to filter out the junk is to key in terms that won't trigger the scams.
You should avoid phrases such as "work at home jobs" or "work from home," as these will retrieve a high ratio of bad listings.
Extending the search terms to words a legitimate remote job posting will have is the way to go.
For example: "must have a quiet home office", "this is a remote position," or "partial remote" will help filter those results.
Better still are jargon based terms such as 'completely distributed company' or '100% distributed company'.
The first page of Google for these keywords is now a series of high quality pages, containing lists of organizations that offer remote paying positions.
The companies listed vary in size, with offices all over the world.
Target these and you will certainly be on the right track.
ACTION POINT: Google search "completely distributed company" and head to the "Careers" pages of each of the companies that comes up. Bookmark and check back often.
Signup to dedicated jobsites that list WFH opportunities
With the pool of legitimate work from home positions growing all the time, there are now dedicated job sites that list only WFH and remote job opportunities.
One of the best is FlexJobs.
The site is full of remote working roles; the best part being they have been vetted to ensure the quality and the legitimacy of the position.
To apply for any job you find on the site you will need to signup. Monthly subscription is currently $14.95, quarterly $29.95 and yearly $49.95.
And while you can find a lot of the same jobs on the large, general job search sites, having them all in one place, fully screened is worth the signup fee.
Furthermore, FlexJobs is popular with established behemoths such as Amazon, Microsoft, Dell and more offering quality, well paid telecommuting positions.
Another great resource is WorkRemote.ly.
While this site tends to focus more on the start-up, tech scene, there are still a wide range of opportunities from programmers to virtual administrators. Definitely worth bookmarking.
Other sites worthy of mention include Remote.co, Virtual Vocation, and Outsourcely.
ACTION POINT: Check dedicated WFH job listing sites regularly. Signup for updates, and be sure to take advantage of the resume posting section. This way companies seeking employees will be able to find you.
Use general jobsites to your advantage
Traditional job search engines such as Monster and Indeed.com can also be used to find remote job opportunities. As with Google, you need to use the correct terms.
Use the "Advanced Job Search" feature and key in phrases such as "work from home," "work at home," and "this is a telecommuting position" and "freelance role".
This will help narrow down the results to positions of interest.
Also, ensure that the 'location' option of your search is left empty (or better still if the site has it, set to "remote").
This will help you retrieve the widest net of relevant positions.
Taking a closer look at the examples above, "telecommuting" as a keyword generates over 1000 listings on Monster. The roles range from Marketing Managers to eLearning Developers, programmers and even teachers.
"Work at home" generates even more hits, however the quality here can vary as this is a term most targeted by scams.
For example, the quick search I just conducted brought up a sales job that on closer inspection was 100% commission based pay, with no experience necessary.
I don't know about you but I wouldn't quit the day job for an 'opportunity' like that.
ACTION POINT: All the major job sites have built in search engines. Use the advanced search feature to find remote positions. Make a note of the company offering the role and bookmark their careers page for future opportunities. Upload your resume to the search site, and make sure you opt in to receive notifications of relevant job openings.
Tread carefully with freelance job sites
There are many freelance job listing sites out there: Freelancer.com, Elance, Upwork and 99designs to name but a few.
While the sites themselves are a great resource for those looking for freelance opportunities, the market is definitely tough.
If you're an experienced designer or programmer (or any other role that is easily freelanced), used to the normal rates of pay these positions command, you will be close to offended with what some of these gigs offer.
This is because there is competition from skilled workers from all over the world. Many of them will have a cost of living much cheaper than yours.
They can offer lower rates and still get by.
You on the other hand have to feed the kids and pay a mortgage.
Don't get me wrong, once you have an established reputation on these freelancer sites it is possible to command higher rates and get the attention of those willing to pay more for the jobs they post.
However, while your portfolio is empty of projects, feedback and reviews, it will be a long up hill slog before you can reap the full benefits of the freelancer market place.
ACTION POINT: Be prepared for a slow start using freelancing the sites. The competition is fierce and it is very difficult to rise above the noise. You will need to work on your portfolio and client reviews before you can expect to land the better paying gigs.
Search for high paying remote positions
The key to finding high paying remote positions is all in the keyword of the job title.
For this type of search, not only do you need to use the various 'telecommuting' buzzwords we have covered above; you also have to pair them with roles such as "Project Manager", "Product Manager", "Communications Manager", "Senior Consultant" or whatever senior titles are applicable to the line of work you are looking for.
You can also experiment by pairing these searches with specific skills relevant to the sector.
This might lead to keywords such as; "Remote Agile," "Work from home Hadoop", "Telecommute WordPress" or "Sharepoint partial remote."
Some of this may seem a bit 'let's throw shit at a wall and see what sticks', however, the right search may well unearth the future role that will bring you the work / life balance you desire.
The end result is more than worth the time and effort.
ACTION POINT: If you are looking for senior remote positions, mix telecommuting search terms with the relevant job titles. Also experiment with using specific skills relevant to the sector as part of the keyword phrase.
Search niche career sites
If you are already aware of the type of work you aim to be doing from home, it is possible to find opportunities on smaller, niche centric websites.
Try narrowing down your search using sites that focus on specific fields.
For example, Idealist.org, a non-profit employment opportunity website has multiple flexible location, work from home listings.
A job search engine used by start-ups called Angel.co, is another good place to look.
MediaBistro.com also offers the option to search for WFH jobs, as does GoodFoodJobs.com.
Clearly you need to be interested in the type of roles being offered, however these sites are a good starting point for finding jobs that might not be advertised elsewhere.
It is also a good way of discovering companies that are open to remote working arrangements.
ACTION POINT: If you have a clear idea of the area you would like to work in, target niche specific job sites to see what is available. As with other job searches, signup for notifications, email your CV and check out the company websites you're interested in.
Investigate the stance of your current employer
It may be that you really do enjoy your current position.
You work at a good company and your career is on the right track; if you had a little more flexibility everything would be perfect.
If that's the case, you should definitely look into whether your employer would be open to you working remotely at least some of the time.
In most instances, they can be a lot more accommodating than you think.
While I will be writing an in depth article very soon on how one goes about asking their boss for a flexible working arrangement, you should consider the following before making any concrete steps:
- Look into whether any other employees currently work remotely, what is the nature of their role?
- Jot down the ways in which you working from home could benefit the company.
- Think about the practicalities of a remote arrangement, how exactly would it work?
- Have some good reason as to why you would like to make the change.
Remember, it doesn't hurt to make enquiries. Just ensure that your argument for going remote is as robust as possible.
ACTION POINT: If you don't want to leave your current job, but are keen to add flexibility to your working arrangement, begin making a case for your employer as to how and why your role could be carried out remotely.
Don't forget good old word of mouth
Networking, referrals and good old word of mouth are an important source of information when it comes to finding and ultimately getting a work from home job.
Tap into your network to find out if anything is available.
You never know the connections one person may have with another that leads to an informal chat that might lead to a job offer.
Your goal is clear after all; you want to find work from home employment.
If you aim to work freelance, then you will need as many potential clients as possible; getting the word out on your intentions is vital.
Locality is something to leverage too. Employers are generally more open to offering remote work to staff if they have the means to get into the office when required.
If you live in or near to a city, keep your eyes open for work from home networking events.
Signing up for a free trial or a day pass to a local co-working space is also a good idea.
There you will meet entrepreneurs, employees and other people that work remotely. Spark up a conversation and see where it leads.
ACTION POINT: Get the word out on your intentions. Tap into your local network and try to open new doors for your self.
Tips on Avoiding Work From Home Scams
As I have mentioned throughout this article, there are a lot of work from home scams on the internet.
And while the tips above will help filter out many of the problematic job listings, you will still come across some.
You will not always realize it either.
As a job seeker it is important that you remain diligent when searching and evaluating work at home job listings.
If you find something that peaks your interest, and it isn't within a company or organization you have heard of, you should conduct some research before applying.
- Beware of promises of high income for little work with "no experience necessary". Go with your gut, if it sounds too good to be true, it generally is.
- Check any testimonials of the company website. Fake entries will often feature pirated photos. You can check the source of images at sites such as Tineye.com. Alternatively, within the Chrome browser, right click the image and select "search google for image". If the smiling, 'satisfied customer' crops up all over the web, you will know it's false.
- Analyze the details of the listing carefully; is there a set salary or is it commission based, (stay well clear of 100% commission based payment).
- What is the nature of the working arrangement? Is it fully or partially remote? It is easier to hold people to account if the role calls for some time in the office.
- Check what equipment (hardware/software) is required to fulfill the role. Will you need to provide this? Find out what kind of support the company will provide.
- Any listing that promise a fast track to wealth or financial success while working from home is a scam.
- Any unsolicited emails stating that an unknown company wants to hire you is a scam.
- Never send money! Legitimate employers do not don't charge for information or starter packs in order for you to gain employment.
Overall, good luck.
There are a ton of great opportunities out there that will change your working life.
Strive for the balance and find something that affords you the level of freedom you seek.
Now over to you.
Do you have any other tips, suggestions or questions about finding a work from home job?
If so, let me know in the comments, and I'd love to hear from you.


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Moving House
Last Minute List
It's been said that Moving house is one of the most stressful things around. Here is a short list that may make your move less of a Drama:
Cardboard boxes (get as many as you can they fold flat if you don't use them).
- Roll of tape.
- Gloves.
- Hand Truck.
- Bubble Wrap.
- Rope.
- Defrost the Fridge.
Moving Tips
A few tips that may help you on the Big Day. Remember a well-loaded van can hold a lot more items than one loaded at random:
Take time out and plan, room by room, exactly how you are going to load your vehicle.
Load the larger items first.
Protect all items well, to avoid breakages:
- Wrap small breakable items in bubble wrap or newspaper and pack safely in cardboard boxes (or an empty drawer is ideal).
- Try to pack the vehicle as tight as possible.
- Fill all available space to stop items shifting during transit (a mattress or cushions are ideal padding between items to avoid damage).
- Make large items smaller if you can i.e. if legs can be removed from a table do so, if bunk beds come apart etc.
Safety Tips
All our vans are regularly serviced and maintained to the highest standards, with your safety in mind. Even if you have never driven a van or small truck, it is no big deal ! Here are a couple of basic tips :
Adjust your mirrors:
- Be aware of the extra height and width of the van you are driving.
- Trucks and vans are higher, longer and wider than cars and have a wider turning radius.
- Watch out for low bridges and overhead barriers at the entrance to car parks etc.
- Park the vehicle close to the point where you want to unload.
- Get somebody to guide you back into position and tell you when to stop.


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Album review: Brushfire Fairytales by Jack Johnson
By J. A. Custodio, 2nd Jan 2011 | Follow this author
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This is a review of Jack Johnson's album, "Brushfire Fairytales". It's a laid-back acoustic collection of songs made for easy-listening.
Brushfire Fairytales - Jack Johnson
OK, so here I was thinking, it's been a while since I've reviewed some great albums.
Every time I get to share something, especially music, it really feels satisfying. So I
skimmed through my extensive album collection and picked this out in random:
Brushfire Fairytales
Jack Johnson
Hmmmm... Well, I can tell you right now, this will definitely be good...
Jack Johnson is a surfer and a songwriter. This will explain the laidback vocals and the casual strumming of his guitar while he sings about anything under the sun. Mr. Johnson knows how to use words to suit any given mood. His music is also quite infectious so don't say I didn't warn you! I've LSS-ed (LSS = last song syndrome) on some of these songs for weeks on end!
Have you ever wondered what music should be playing in the background when you're laying on a hammock in your front yard, a cold glass of lemonade in tow, watching passers-by stare at you as you awkwardly grin at them? OK, so maybe I confessed too much, but all I want to say was Brushfire Fairytales is one of those albums, perfect music for a lazy afternoon.
I will now feature some of my favorite tracks in the album. Not that I don't have the time to describe all of them, I just want to give you the chance to experience the rest of the album by yourself. So here are my choice cuts:
Inaudible Melodies
- this is the first track in the album and it best describes the general feel of Mr. Johnson's music. It only takes one or two listens for it to hook you with the relaxed guitar strumming and soft inflections of Jack's voice. In my opinion this was pretty good, and I love the diversion because I listen to rock music all the time. In this song, Jack Johnson also referred to Plato and Albert Einstein of all people, so it's admirable that he made that effort to mention these two geniuses out of nowhere.
- one of Johnson's more popular songs, I bet you've heard of this song somewhere. It has the same laidback quality like most of Jack Johnson's songs but I think Jack also has a message he wants to impart here, so listen to his words carefully. What do you think he's trying to say when he sings: "It seems to me that maybe, pretty much always means no"? It's up to you to interpret that, but I think it's self-explanatory.
You can also watch a YouTube video of Jack Johnson performing Flake here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lphghSeOKHU
- my personal favorite Jack Johnson song, not just in this album but in all of the songs he ever wrote. This song just oozes with charm & creativity, it's like when you hear a new song on the radio that you loved instantly. That was how I felt when I listened to this one for the first time. It was just that good. It's this particular song that made me a big fan of the guy, this is one of the songs in my playlist that gets played over & over when I have a bad day. It manages to cure my case of the blues. I hope it can cure yours too.
The News
- what a sad, sad, sad song. I can't believe Jack Johnson can talk about this depressing subject with so much pathos and passion. It tells of the evening news we always hear nowadays, wars, poverty, death. So much sadness, and yet it's his mother who shields him from the reality of the news. It's the only way his mother knows how to keep her child from growing up too early. Just with these lyrics alone: "Why don't the newscasters cry when they read about people who die? At least they could be decent enough to put just a tear in their eyes"... it makes me think about some things.
...and so the conclusion draws near.
These are only 4 songs so there are 9 more songs for you to discover by yourself. It's a nice warm feeling when I get to share my favorite music artists to the world, knowing that there will be somebody out there who will probably get curious and turn into a fan just like me.
Thanks a lot for reading this. And to Jack Johnson, keep writing these songs man!
I need some new stuff to listen to and my cold glass of lemonade is getting warm...


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By Gregory Hale
A free and open Internet is where dreams and innovation can start, but the problem is the potential benefits could end up stifled through regulations and forms of censorship.
"That dream is dying," said Jennifer Granick, director of civil liberties at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society during her keynote address at the Blackhat USA 2015 conference in Las Vegas Wednesday. "For better or for worse, we are putting other things above freedom and openness. We are settling for an Internet less open and more centralized."
Security Alarms Sounding with Smartwatches
Average DDoS Attack Size on Rise
Confidence, Fear Co-Exist in Security
Cyber Incidents Down; Reporting Declines
While that may sound overly pessimistic, Granick doesn't believe it has to be that way.
"Twenty years from now you won't have any indication of why things are happening. Things will happen and no one will really know why," she said.
There does seem to be a line to draw where people want security, but they should also be able to decide for themselves.
"People want and need a certain level of safety online," Granick said. "We are creating choke points where regulations come in. Powerful groups will get to decide who gets security and who doesn't. It doesn't have to be that way."
That led her to ask who was ultimately responsible for security, government or private sector?
The problem, she said, is there are too many entities or countries coming in and starting to regulate and censor what can end up said on the Internet.
"The idea of a global network was to have anyone share information to anyone anytime and anywhere. Internet has the promise of being much more than business as usual."
The government wants to run the Internet much like television, she said.
The dream of Internet Freedom:
• We overcome age, race, class and gender.
• Communicate with anyone, anywhere
• Free access to information
• Hands on imperative
• Computers will liberate
In the next 20 years, if we keep going this way we can see things will happen and you will not know why, the Internet will end up run like television and there will be security haves or have nots, she said. Or, if we understand the changing realities of what the Internet can bring, we can:
• Think globally
• End to end encryption
• Give power back to the people
• Hands off private technology development
• Start being afraid of the right things. "Cows kill more people than sharks do."
• Modify laws
• Start creating the technology for the next cycle of the revolution
Jeff Moss, the founder of Blackhat, who introduced the morning keynote session, previewed Granick's talk by saying the direction of security is like a pendulum is swinging quickly. The changes occurring really come from starting at zero and evolving over time. The interesting thing is, more changes are on the horizon.
"Back in the day pirating software was not illegal," Moss said. "Now they are talking minimum sentencing. You can see the same theme following regarding other topics like legislation where there was once very little to today where there is a lot of legislation.
"The Internet of Things (IoT) we are in the middle of that. You may not think you are in the battle, but you will be in the middle of this for the next 5 to 10 years.
"Cyber insurance is coming on the scene. That will suck up a good part of the budget. There will be more involvement of the legal systems. Get familiar with tools you can use. Software liability is going to be a huge issue," Moss said.
He went on to add, software today is not facing liability issues. But companies that use software face liability, so how long will it be before software providers end up held liable for flaws in their products.
"Boeing, Airbus and Tesla are moving data centers and they have liability," he said. "Microsoft and Oracle will (eventually) need liability."


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Food Tips
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Food Tips
Flour facts
3 things you may not know about flour
- Canadian flour is different from American flour, due to different levels of protein.
- Manitoba developed drought-tolerant Triticale flour (a cross of wheat and rye) for use in the less fertile soils of some Third World countries.
- It's the protein content in any given flour that makes it elastic, stretchy, soft or hard. A higher protein count in bread flour keeps it strong; pastry flour's lower protein count allows for flaky, fluffy baked goods.
2 ways to try flour right now
- Add almond, pistachio or cashew flour to desserts for a slightly nutty flavour.
- Use besan flour, also known as chickpea flour, to coat fritters or fish before frying for a unique taste and texture.
2 kinds of flour to keep on hand
- Kamut flour, from an ancient type of wheat that's very rich in protein. Try kamut pancakes for a hearty start to your day.
- Brown rice flour, a gluten- and wheat-free alternative. Mild and slightly sweet in flavour, it's a perfect addition to banana bread.
1 tip you can't live without
- Before adding chocolate chips, nuts or fruit to a recipe, dust them with flour to prevent the ingredients from sinking to the bottom during baking.
1 thing to remember at the grocery store
- Shop at a store with high turnover to ensure freshness. Transfer flour to an airtight container and freeze for at least 24 hours to kill any weevil larvae that nest in flour.
1 way for your flour to do double duty
- Look for authentic flour sack towels made from the old cotton casings of flour bought in bulk. View vintage designs at the Gallery of Flour Sacks museum.
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The brazo de gitano is a sweet Spanish cuisine, very simple to prepare and tasty to eat. There are several versions: we propose that the strawberries with (or berries) and a compound of custard mixed with whipped. This is a roll of Spain loaf stuffed with cream, cream and flavourful fruit in a shot glass […]
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Q. When did the 'Stars and Stripes' become the official U.S. flag, and what does its design represent?
A. On June 14, 1777, the U.S. Congress approved the design of The Flag of the United States of America, which is the official name of the flag commonly called the 'Stars and Stripes.' It had 13 stripes, one for each state, which alternated between red and white. Red represented hardiness and valor, and white stood for purity and innocence. The flag also had 13 white stars in a blue field. The stars represented a new constellation, with the color blue representing vigilance, perseverance and justice. As more states joined the union, the number of stars and stripes were increased to match the number of states. In 1818, Congress decided the number of stripes should return to the original 13, but that the number of stars should increase as states joined the union. The flag has had 50 stars since Hawaii became a state in 1960.
Q. Who designed the flag?
A. There are two popular theories surrounding the mystery of the flag's original designer. Some believe Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress acquainted with George Washington, was the original designer. Others believe Francis Hopkinson, the former Chairman of the Continental Navy Board's Middle Department and the designer of the Great Seal of the United States, was the original designer. Most historians believe that Hopkinson created the original design and that Ross was given his design to sew the first flag in 1776.
Q. Why do Americans show such devotion to the flag?
A. In kingdoms, patriotism is expressed through devotion to the crown. The United States is based on the principle that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, making national devotion to any individual highly inappropriate. Instead, we look to the flag to symbolize everything our country stands for. Our flag represents the founding principles of our country as expressed in the Declaration of Independence and embodied in the Constitution of the United States. It represents individual liberty and unalienable natural rights, endowed by our Creator, which the government shall not infringe upon. Countless Americans have died for the principles our flag represents.
Q. What are the rules of flag etiquette?
A. Because of what the flag stands for, there are many rules regarding proper flag etiquette. Some of the more notable rules are: the flag should never be displayed with the union (blue field) down, except as a signal of dire distress; the flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground; the flag should always be carried aloft and free, not horizontally; the flag should never be used as clothing, bedding or drapery; the flag should never be drawn or written on; and a worn flag that is no longer a fitting emblem for display should be destroyed in a dignified way. It is important to remember that the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. For more information regarding flag etiquette or the U.S. flag code please visit http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/04C1.txt.


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Some divorce firms treat family law services as one big thing, done just one way. It's a mechanical approach to addressing family problems.
At Diane S. Freed, P.C. Attorney at Law, in Lakewood, Colorado, we believe no two families are the same, and that the entire array of family problems — not just divorce — requires artful examination. One size never fits all. Your needs for your family, and for the process itself, are specific to you. We work to meet those needs.


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When Congress revamped the bankruptcy laws in 2005, one of the many things they did was try to protect the rights of divorced (or soon-to-be-divorced) people. One of the things they did was clarify the definition of debts that were incurred by a debtor for the support of another. This they did by creating the term "Domestic Support Obligation" or DSO.
In essence, a DSO is a debt (including interest) that accrues before, on, or after the date a bankruptcy is filed that is in the nature of alimony, maintenance, or support. This debt can be owed to a spouse, former spouse, or child (or parent of said child). A DSO can be created by a:
- Separation agreement
- Divorce decree
- Property settlement agreement
- Court order
- Determination made by a "governmental unit."
DSOs are given quite a bit of priority under the bankruptcy code, often one of the first debts paid by a bankruptcy trustee. In addition, they are automatically non-dischargeable. This means that they cannot be wiped out in a chapter 7. They also must be paid in full in a chapter 13. For this reason, careful consideration needs to be given this type of debt when filing.
So What Do I Do?
If you live in southern New Jersey, are in the midst of a divorce, or soon will be, expect to be the payor or recipient of a domestic support obligation, and are thinking about filing bankruptcy, please feel free to call me at 856-432-4113 or contact me through this web site for a free consultation in my Woodbury office.
If you are looking for more information on how bankruptcy might help you with your divorce, then you should download my free book, Top Questions Divorcing Couples Ask About NJ Bankruptcy.


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Feast of Trumpets / Rosh Hashanna
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1. All the Spring Feasts were fulfilled at Christ's first coming, and on the exact day of the feast. All the Fall Feasts picture the second advent, and the Feast of Trumpets is the first of the fall feasts, picturing the rapture.
2. The Feast of Trumpets is when the "last trump" of the rapture of 1 Cor 15 is blown.
3. The Feast of Trumpets is known as the Wedding of the Messiah, and the Church is the Bride of Christ, and the rapture is when the Church is caught up to heaven to be wed with Christ.
4. The Feast of Trumpets happens on the "new moon", which is 29.5 days after the last one, meaning it might occur on the 29th or 30th day, nobody knows for sure. "Of that day or hour no man knows" is an expression referring to this feast, and thus, the rapture.
5. "Of that day or hour no man knows, but my Father only" is an expression used by a groom when asked when his wedding will be. He says this because it is his Father that will tell him when his preparations on the bridal chamber are completed and it is time. Again, the wedding pictures the rapture.
6. The "Open Door" of the rapture in Matt 25, and Rev 3, & Rev 4:1 is a symbol of the Feast of Trumpets. [Ezek 46:1] "Thus says the Lord GOD: The gate of the inner court that faces east shall be shut on the six working days; but on the sabbath day it shall be opened and on the day of the new moon it shall be opened.
7. We are told that the new moon and the Feasts of the Lord are a shadow of things to come in Col 2:16,17. Since the Feast of Trumpets is the only Feast of the Lord that falls on a new moon, we should take particular note.
8. There are seven days of awe in between the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement. These picture the seven years of tribulation. Atonement pictures Satan being defeated and cast away at the end of tribulaion. If you add the two day Trumpets feast, and the day of atonement, the 7 days of awe are "ten days of tribulation" which might be referred to in Rev. 2:10.
9. In the Jewish Wedding, a marriage takes place over a period of time known as the "bridal week". During the bridal week, the groom and bride have sex in the bridal chamber. At the end of the week, there is a marriage supper. Compare Judges 14, Rev. 19, and Gen. Genesis 29:22-28 This bridal week will be the tribulation week on earth, while the bride of Christ is in heaven.
10. In the Jewish Wedding, the groom comes for his bride "like a thief in the night" to take (size / rapture) her away and into the bridal chamber for the bridal week at his father's house.
11. The Feast of Trumpets is also known as the coronation of the Messiah, when he will start reigning as king, thus the beginning of the "Day of the Lord", which includes the tribulation.
12. It is also time for the bema judgment, or the judgement of the works of the righteous, and judgement must begin at the house of the Lord.
[2Cor 11:2] For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
Rapture parallels with the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh HaShana)
- Feast of Trumpets in Scripture 51K, 12-15-00 My own study.
- Rapture symbols associated with Feast of Trumpets & Joseph in Egypt in Genesis/Psalms
- Jesus may have been born on the Feast of Trumpets (or Tabernacles, which sometimes refers to all the fall feasts collectively) (Sept 11, 3 BC.?), which tradition would suggest (the World, Noah, Jacob and Abraham were born at Trumpets and it was coronation day for kings, 1 Kings 1:34,2 Kings 9:13,11:11)
- The Feasts of the Lord, Chapter 7, online book (Eddie Chumney) 79K!
- The Feast of Trumpets in the Old Testament (Quotes Eddie Chumney)
- No Man Knows The Day or The Hour -->Rosh haShanah (Joseph Good)
- Feast of Trumpets "At the instant that the Jewish workers heard the trumpet sound, all would immediately stop harvesting, even if they were not finished (think about that!) and go to the Temple for worship!
- ChuckMissler - The Feast of Trumpets - Koinonia House
- Daily Bible Study - The Feast Of Trumpets
- Rosh HaShana Information & Links
In those days, as it is sometimes today, a Jew & an Arab might be working side by side in the fields - but when the trumpet sounded on this particular day, the Jew would stop and go to worship, while the Arab kept on harvesting.
Jesus used this same analogy in Matt. 24:36-44 of the 2nd Coming."
The Feasts of the Lord essays, relating to the Rapture, by Jackie U's summary of Eddie Chumney's work:
Does God do things on Appointed Times? 12k YES! GOD IS A DATE SETTER!


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Digital Nomad Guide to Sihanoukville
Digital Nomad Guide to Sihanoukville While Sihanoukville or (Snooky as it's also known as) is not renowned as been a top Digital Nomad destination, it certainly has it's advantages and it's extremely cheap. Sihanoukville is a relatively youngest city in the south of Cambodia only 90 miles from the Thai border. Construction of it began … Read more


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I have a unique application, I build pool cues. I finish them with Acme FC710 clear coat by Shermin Williams.
After three coats and proper drying I sand the stick form 800 progressively to 1500. Then I am using M105 and M205 to polish put the finish. I find the products easy to use and even though I get a good finish it just does not have the luster that fresh paint does.
What can I do to bring back the original wet look?
Am I missing a step?
Should I use different products?


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The Michigan-based accounting and consulting firm ranked 11th on the magazine's annual list of the nation's "Best Companies to Work For."
Plante & Moran was noted for a variety of innovative workplace policies and practices including its statement of principles, culture, low turnover rate, flexible scheduling and non-traditional career paths.
"National business scandals made 2002 a tough year psychologically for CPAs," said Bill Hermann, managing partner with Plante & Moran.
"To try to keep our staff upbeat and positive, we did our best to reinforce our firm's values and guiding principles — while communicating the importance of honesty, ethics and integrity."
To be eligible for the Fortune Magazine recognition, applicant companies must have a minimum of 500 employees and have been in business for at least 10 years.
Two-thirds of the ranking is based on randomly selected employee responses to the "Great Place to Work Trust Index," a survey instrument by the Great Places to Work Institute that measures the quality of workplace culture.


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Energy Cyclone Tower
The project propose to develop a completely renewable energy generation method called Energy Cyclone Towers (ECT) in combination with the development of Energy Villages based on farming for both dedicated energy biomass (BTE) and low cost food. The ECT will act as an energy kick-starter for Energy Villages.
The innovation behind this technology is to recreate, control and contain a cyclone to harness its energy for human beneficiation. A naturally occurring cyclone occurs under specific conditions when the correct high and low pressure systems create cyclonic action. The accelerated air flow and low pressure creates the ideal conditions for condensation to take place. When condensation takes place latent heat energy is released and as long as there is enough humidity this process will sustain itself. The cyclone drives turbines set to produce electricity.
Project code: MOZ7033
Project type: Feasibility
Sector: Hybrid
Location of Implementation: Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique
Duration (months): 6
Organization: EON Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Type of Organization: Private Company
Project Office: PO BOX 12389, Vorna Valley, Gauteng
Country of lead applicant: Mozambique
Website: www.eon.co.za
Status: ongoing