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It's interesting how life can throw you a curve ball when you least expect it. You certainly don't understand when you're in the thick of things, but when time has passed, you can definitely see that God's hand was there through it all.
A couple of years ago I had a different job, not at all related to what I'm doing now. I felt I would stay in that position until Seth graduated High School, in fact, I even made the comment to myself, that God would have to hit me over the head with a 2 by 4 in order for me to leave. Well, I all of a sudden found out that particular January that my contract wouldn't be renewed and my position would end that last business day of May. So I had some time to figure things out and find a new position.
Let me backtrack a month or so to that previous November/December. My Sunday school class started a new series on Extravagant Giving or Living, something like that. While participating in this study, I felt very convicted regarding my giving. I'm a single parent and gave what I could, but I didn't feel that I could afford to give God the ten percent that He asks of us, our tithe. I didn't earn enough money to do a lot of things and tithing was on the list. In fact, I took on a second job in order to save money for Seth to be able to go on his 8th grade class trip to Washington, D.C., but even with this second job we were living paycheck to paycheck.
That December I made a conscience decision starting with my first paycheck in January… that I would give God the ten percent that He asks of us. After all, I have nothing that He hasn't given to me. Within a week of my first tithe in January, I received the news that after nine years of being employed by this organization they wouldn't be renewing my contract. It's interesting, this didn't come as a complete surprise to me, it's hard to explain though… God has a way of forewarning us that something's coming or happening through His Spirit. So, I felt that something was up and was okay with the news. After the initial shock wore off a little I found that I was hurt, but not for myself, for Seth, because things would have to change for him and he wouldn't be attending the same school that he had been in since kindergarten.
I knew deep in my soul that God had different plans for the both of us and we just had to trust Him to work out all of the details. Money suddenly became a bigger concern for me. I knew I had to tighten our budget and start saving… preparing, just in case. I chose not to break my promise to God and I kept giving Him my tithe. Two weeks after hearing the dreaded news, I found out that my air conditioner wasn't working. We live in Florida, this is a HUGE problem, especially having a 2-story townhouse. It can get quite warm, very quickly. So, the air conditioner was running, however, the house never cooled down. So this was repaired rather quickly. After another two weeks, I realized my toilet kept running and never shutting off. I tried a few things, but couldn't get it to stop, so that needed outside help as well. Another two weeks (starting to see a pattern here?) and my tire kept having low air pressure, so I finally took it in to get looked at and came to find out that I had nails in them and they were irreparable, so I needed to buy two new tires. Two more weeks went by and the air conditioner acted up again, it kept blowing H-O-T air no matter what I did. So I had to shut it off because it was hotter in the house than it was outside. I adjusted the thermostat in order for it to turn off automatically, but that didn't work, it kept running. This put me at a loss. I then decided to turn the power switch off at the handler unit inside the house. To my amazement the unit still kept running… I wondered how this was even possible, it was plain crazy! Once again the repairman had to come out to fix it.
So much for preparing and saving… it ended up being one problem after another and it kept eating away at any money we would have been able to put aside. It seemed unending all that could happen. However, through all of this, I had a heightened sense of God. I just knew that He would take care of us and that there was nothing for me to worry or be anxious about. Instead, I just continued giving what He asked of me and of all of us.
One day I received an unexpected check in the mail from my homeowner's insurance company. I knew this was a mistake, so I called the company to tell them about it, because I didn't want to be short at the end of the year. They assured me that it was no mistake and that I needed to keep the check. Thank you Lord, that covered my tires and a bit more.
During all of this time, I consistently prayed one particular prayer… that God would have the position He wanted me to have and that I would have this position solidified by the time my contract ended, and of course that He would take care of Seth through all of this.
That March I decided to resign from my second position (this position was part of the same organization) so that I could put more effort into finding the job that God had for me. On a Friday, I sent an email to my supervisor (who is also my friend), resigning my position. Within thirty minutes I received a phone call from the person who is second in command of the entire organization, the same person who decided not to renew my contract. He all of a sudden wanted to talk and work things out and make arrangements for me to stay etc… He asked to meet on Monday, just after the weekend to discuss everything. When I hung up from this conversation I immediately called my friend, whom I sent my resignation email to, and asked who my email was sent to. I was told that it was sent directly to the main person in charge of the whole organization. This was because I worked directly with him in that secondary position I took on. This turn of events caused me to think that perhaps the CEO was unaware that number two didn't renew my contract.
It was an interesting turn of events… but I also knew that God didn't start this "something" for just any reason. Monday came and went without any contact from number two. At the end of the day on Tuesday I decided to take the initiative and ask if number two still intended on meeting with me. He gave me the usual of how busy he was and then set up an actual appointment for Thursday. When I arrived Thursday for our meeting, I was informed that the position he originally thought he had for me was filled on Monday (this was my current position). He did have an alternate position that he could offer me, but it was something that I knew God didn't intend for me. At this point in time, I asked a few questions about the position and informed him that I needed to pray about it.
I later learned that my current position was offered to a friend of mine. In fact, this person actually told him they didn't feel they could do the position and that they weren't qualified or led to take it. They were told that they would be fine and not to worry about it. This friend told me they felt extremely guilty because they felt they took away my position. At this point I knew that God was up to something. Number two obviously didn't want me around anymore, to the point that it caused havoc with other people. I later informed him that I would not be accepting this other position that he had offered me, informing him that he and I both knew that this particular position was not what God wanted for me. At this point I feel that he offered me a position he knew I wouldn't take, but by doing so, it also fulfilled the obligation that he had to the CEO… there were just too many coincidences for this not to be the case. Other friends told me I was crazy for not accepting the offered position, that I should just take any position so that I had a job, something is better than nothing, but I just couldn't do it…. deep in my heart I knew God had other plans.
As it turned out, the friend who was taking my current position ended up leaving the organization as well, they did not feel comfortable with the way everything played out, not to mention they didn't feel led to the position. So, what I felt to be a scheme, ended up costing two employees.
I can't explain my feelings, but I just knew God would take care of everything and I continued praying every day. I gave a resume to a friend of mine, who in turn gave it to her mother who worked for a city government since I had this background as well. I also found a Christian company on my church's website that had an opening that interested me, so I applied there. This was the extent of my job search. It definitely didn't amount up to much.
I ended up interviewing at both organizations and did surprisingly well, since it had been over nine years from my last interview. The Christian organization required some testing, in fact, several tests. After completing the first "set" of tests, they asked me to complete a different battery of tests. They kept testing me for several different positions, four or five in fact. The process seemed endless and I finally asked if I could go back and be considered for just one specific position, which finally ended the process.
Remember my daily prayer? That I would have the position God wanted for me by the time my contract ended… Well, the first Monday of June, which I believe was June 2nd, I received a phone call offering me the position at the Christian organization. God answered my prayer right down to the specific day. He is amazing and faithful!
And, I can say as Joseph did in:
Genesis 50:20
"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done…"
Hindsight is always 20/20. But, we always wish that we have clear vision, God's vision, from the beginning… but there's no trust or faith in that.


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Eminem has admitted he took so long releasing his new album 'Marshall Mathers LP 2' because he was too lazy to finish it.
The rapper, who last released an album three years ago with 'Recovery', said he was more interested in working on other projects than finishing his latest record.
He told French radio station NRJ: "I did the 'Recovery' album then I started working on some side projects for Shady Records, the label. I did some producing on a YelaWolf album and the Slaughterhouse album I did a collaboration album with Royce tha '59 called 'Bad Meets Evil'. In the middle of all that I was recording for this album."
Eminem added: "It's basically because I'm lazy that it took so long. Now that the album is done, I'm finally going to shower."
The record is currently Number One in the UK official album chart and top of the Official Record Store Chart. Earlier this year, the rapper also said that "nothing" excites him about his new LP, after he made an appearance on ESPN's Saturday Night Football programme. Asked what he was most excited about with the record, he responded simply: "nothing". He then continued to explain: "I'll probably be most excited to just be done with it. It's called 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2' and it's kind of a revisit to the first Marshall Mathers LP. That's pretty much all I can probably say about it." You can watch footage of that appearance below.


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When Avid released its new and improved version of Media Composer Version 6 they really meant "new and improved." It was a complete re-write of the "under the hood" code
to bring MC6 into the 64-bit world and a freshening up of the user interface. For those familiar with Avid, don't worry it wasn't a complete overhaul of the interface. The new MC6 will feel like a comfortable pair of shoes, but this pair of "shoes" is built for speed. In fact, if you take a look at the "What's New In Media Composer 6" PDF document, it's 172 pages. So, it's safe to say there are a few new bells and whistles.
Let's get this out of the way right off the top, the biggest complaint I have heard about Avid in the past was that it was too expensive and for professionals only. It is true, that if you are a professional editor, MC6 will cost you $2,499, but if you are in education as a faculty member, student or school the exact same Media Composer will cost you $295. If you are a student purchasing MC6 you get four years of free upgrades, to me, a bargain to good to pass up. Also, if you are purchasing it for your school, volume licensing for educational institutions will be available soon for those with media labs.
As an added bonus for education, Avid FX and Sorenson Squeeze are included for Mac and for Windows you get Avid FX, Sorenson Squeeze and Avid DVD included in the $295 MC6 price. MC6 will look and work the same on both the Windows and Mac Platform, except on Mac you must be running OSX Lion (64bit).
You can also try it before you buy it. Anyone can download a fully functioning 30-day free trial of MC6 to give it a spin. No strings, no watermarking video, it works just like you bought it for 30 days.
Another complaint was that if you wanted to view your material on an external monitor while editing in Avid MC you had to use Avid's hardware. With version 5, Avid opened the door to 3rd party hardware and now, with version 6, Avid is allowing 3rd party vendors to develop plug-ins for their hardware with a program Avid calls "Hardware SDK." AJA, Matrox, Blackmagic Design, Motu and Bluefish444 are already onboard, developing plug-ins for their hardware. Some of the devices are quite affordable with some offering educational pricing.
A major concern among high school broadcasting teachers is that since Avid is for professionals it must be too hard for their students to learn. Not true, we have been using Avid in our District with students as young as ninth grade very successfully. If you are just starting out, there are more resources than ever for those wanting to learn Media Composer. Lynda.com has a series of tutorials, Avid's website offers over two hours of free training on version 5, and the library of tutorials is now being built for version 6. There are also many independent trainers creating their own podcasts and tutorials readily available on iTunes.
There is also the official curriculum delivered by Avid Certified Instructors. This is probably the best way to dive into your Avid-learning journey. It's five days of intense, focused training to get you up and running as fast and efficiently as possible. This can be done on-site at your location if you have a few people who need to be trained, or the training can be delivered at an Avid Learning Partner. More information and locations of the training centers are available on Avid's website.
Avid has also revamped their official curriculum concurrent with the release of MC6 introducing a 3-day MC101 course entitled "Editing Essentials" and a 2-day MC110 course entitled "Effects Essentials." These would be the two courses that are covered in the Avid Certified User (ACU) Exam for Version 6. The ACU Exam is a recognized Industry Based Certification in Louisiana where I teach and in many other states, which was a big selling point for my District.
Also, new with the revamped courses are revamped course books, which are now publically available. In the past, to get the Avid official curriculum book you would have to take a course with a certified instructor at an Avid Training Partner location. I still recommend this approach, but if you don't have the time or the money for a dedicated class you now have the option to buy the books and learn at your own pace. The books are also going to be released as eBooks for those using iPads, Nooks, etc.
According to the folks at Avid, the new ACU Exam will be more of a true "user" exam covering the essential editing techniques and effects topics offered in the MC101 and MC110 courses. Let's just say the version 5 ACU Exam was challenging, especially for high school students and professionals. An Avid Certified Pro Exam will also continue to be offered.
In addition to a 64-bit overhaul and the availability of 3rd party hardware, what's the big deal? The user interface (UI) has been retooled with the use of tabs for editing tools and different ways of viewing your bins. This will really be of interest to those who edit on laptops or single monitor computers. The addition of the "workspace" layouts will also streamline your workflow for different tasks such as audio editing, color correction, effects editing and capture. You can assign up to 12 workspace buttons including your custom workspace layouts.
If you've never used Avid or haven't in a while you are probably not familiar with Avid Media Access or AMA. This is a plug-in architecture that allows you to link directly to clips without having to import them into the Avid application. Some of the file types you can access with AMA are Quicktime (including Canon 5D/7D movies), ProRes, AVCHD, XDCAM, P2, Red, etc. Check Avid's website for the latest updates and AMA plugins you can download.
So how does it work? Let's say you have a P2 camera and just finished shooting. You just mount your card on your computer and "link to AMA volume" and then a bin populates with all the clips you shot in just a few seconds. You can immediately play the clips in your source/record monitor and immediately begin editing. No Importing!!! Have a bunch of Quicktime files on an external drive? No problem, just use the "link to AMA files" and immediately you can start playing back your clips and editing. You can also mix clips with different frame rates and resolutions on the same timeline.
Another big improvement on the new MC6 is its audio editing tools. You can now edit in 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound right in the timeline. The audio mixer tool has also had a complete makeover and is downright cool! There are also many RTAS (Real Time Audio Suite) plugins available in Avid for audio sweetening and your sequence will move seamlessly back and forth between Media Composer and ProTools if that's something you are interested in. However, at the education level, and for that matter the professional level, you will find any audio tool, effect or plugin you could ever need right in MC6.
To say there have been a lot of changes lately in the software offerings related to video editing would be an understatement. Some educators are electing to stay with what they have and some are exploring their options. In my opinion, Avid Media Composer 6 is worthy of consideration at the high school level. For about $300 you have access to the same tools used to edit major Hollywood movies, reality TV shows, episodic TV, commercials and documentaries.
According to George Klippel with Avid Education, "If you are in school today and you can learn the tools of the trade that are being used by professionals in the industry, it will give you a leg up to get a job when you graduate." And at a recent Avid Lecture Series event at the University of New Orleans, A.C.E Editor Chris Nelson told the audience the best way to get your first job in the post production industry is to "Show up knowing the technology."
I have had the pleasure to meet with many of the folks at Avid Training and Avid Education at NAB, and some have even visited my school recently. They have all been VERY interested in the high school market. As a company, I believe they are committed to training the next generation of video and film editors whether it's at the high school or college level.
I have been an Avid Certified Instructor for about four years and have been offering the ACU Exam to my students for the past three years. Last year, six of my eighteen advanced students pass the ACU test. Those that were committed passed. I am really excited about rolling out the new MC6 curriculum for my students and hopefully giving them a jumpstart on their college career and their first job in the "real world" of post production.
Getting Started: http://apps.avid.com/Get-trained-mc6/
Official Curriculum Books: http://www.courseptr.com/avid/
Moving From FCP to MC Training: http://apps.avid.com/Get-trained-mc6/mc6-fcp.html
MC6 Training Videos: http://apps.avid.com/Get-trained-mc6/new-to-mc.html
Albert Dupont has been the Advanced TV Broadcasting Facilitator (Teacher) at the Satellite Center in Luling, Louisiana since its opening in 2005. The Satellite Center is a "satellite" facility of Hahnville and Destrehan High Schools. The schools are a part of the St. Charles Parish Public School System located near New Orleans.
Before becoming a teacher, Mr. Dupont was a news and sports videographer for WVUE-TV in New Orleans for twelve years and news producer at WAFB in Baton Rouge and KATC in Lafayette for five years. As a sports photographer, Mr. Dupont was a field videographer at the New Orleans Saints games from 1994 to 2009. He also was a videographer at two Superbowls and numerous college national championship games in a variety of sports. He is an Avid Certified Instructor in Media Composer 6.


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Bryan and I have a new tradition of buying Xmas ornaments from all the places we visit!
This year's tree.
Plus, say what you will about Chicago summers, I happen to not mind the Chicago winters - at least in the first months. Although frigid and freezing and windy and miserable, it is also impossibly beautiful during the holiday season. Chicago residents deck their homes, bars and restaurants deck their halls and the streets and parks go all out with lights galore. (see previous post about zoo lights).
Now that we're married, we've been able to start some of our own traditions, which I love. But I also like to look back and reflect on some of the holiday traditions that have given me such wonderful memories in years past, and that I hope to pass on to our own children someday. Here they are:
1. Making Cookies
Last year's cookie making.
2. Christmas Eve
I think I love Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, my dad made homemade spaghetti, and we were allowed to open presents from our relatives. I love the memory of leaving letters and treats for Santa when we got home from midnight mass. When cousins, aunts and uncles were there, we'd sit around the Piano and sing Christmas songs. It was just happy, ya know? And now, as adults, we still eat Dad's spaghetti, go to church and open gifts on Christmas Eve. Looking so forward to it next week!
3. Advent Calendars
We always had the coolest advent calendars. My uncle Jesse sent them to us, along with these ceramic Santa boots that served as a holder for all of this delicious candy he'd send. It was always a challenge with my sisters on who would get to open the calendar that day.
4. Christmas Light Cruising
I can't remember what night of the holidays we did this, but my family and I piled in the car and drove around Iowa City looking at everyone's Christmas lights. If you know me, you know I LOVE Christmas decorations and lights in particular. They just make everything festive and happy happy happy!
5. Decorating the Tree
I've said it like, three times now, but in case you didn't quite get it, I LOVE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. Our parents get us Christmas ornaments every year, and my mom would keep my sisters and my ornaments in separate boxes. Every year I'd open that box and I remember it was like the most familiar and happy feeling seeing those ornaments. I need to get those back from mom!


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North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire Councils have joined forces with BT in a £5.7 million rural broadband deal to roll-out high-speed fibre to 89% of homes and businesses.
The Northern Lincs Broadband Programme contract is part financed by the government's Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) framework, which finances council rural broadband deals.
BT is putting in £1.51 million towards the fibre deployment. A further £2.64 million is government funding from BDUK, with the remaining £1.557 million coming from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which part finances the Northern Lincs Broadband Programme.
A North Lincolnshire Council spokesperson, said: "This is an important step in the campaign to bring faster broadband speeds to every home, business and school in North and North East Lincs.
"We will be announcing the installation schedule in the coming months and communities across the county can look forward to improved access to online services and better connectivity for businesses from 2014 onwards."
BT has won every other previous rural broadband through the BDUK framework, after all other suppliers pulled out saying they couldn't compete under the terms.


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The Patient-Led Assessment of The Care Environment (PLACE) Assessment was introduced in April 2013 to replace the former Patient Environment Action Team (PEAT) Inspections. The PLACE Assessment, which is Patient Led, assesses the quality of the patient environment on a yearly basis. The Assessment does not cover clinical care provision, or evaluate how well staff are doing their jobs.
The assessments involve members of the public, former and current patients and members of Healthwatch, who look at a selection of wards and departments against different criteria which is comprised of;
- Cleanliness
- Condition, appearance and maintenance
- Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing
- Dementia
- Access
- Disability
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Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. (NIV)
There are three
reasons why we should operate in a constant posture of prayer. First, we are commanded to do so. Paul states clearly that rejoicing, prayer,
and thanksgiving are part of the will of God for us. This is the obvious reason and the one that
we most likely know best.
Prayer is
communication and communion with God.
Another reason, beyond the command, is our desire. When you were in the first stages of romance
with your beloved, you could not talk enough.
There were multiple phone calls during the day. You could not wait to see each other again
the moment you had to say goodbye. If we
love God as we say we do, then we will want to be in this kind of constant
communication with Him. There is no
question that He loves us as He says, and He certainly desires this closeness
with us.
The third reason
for constant prayer is that it is a most formidable weapon. The last thing Satan wants is you, counting
on the promise of Jesus that whatever we ask for in His name will be done, to
go before our Father with prayers to end abortion, injustice, or abuse. He would hate it should we ever get serious
about praying for healing, the restoration of relationships, or freedom from
Father, thank You
for the freedom that allows me to come to You at any time, in any place, with
the deep desires and concerns of my heart.
I pour forth to You now all that is in my life and on my mind, the good
and the bad alike, confident that You hear and will respond according to Your
unfailing love. In the name of Christ
Jesus, Who obtained for me the privilege of talking with You by His sacrifice
on the cross, amen.
Copyright © 2013 by Steven R.
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Sunday, January 20, 2013
January 20 (John 1:14)
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. (NIV)
There are all kinds of people with whom, at the moment, I cannot easily relate. For starters, since I am fluent in only English and Latin, with a smattering of ancient Greek, there is a language barrier between half the planet and me. On top of that, I am not conversant in high finance, gangsta rap, or ice road trucking, to name just three out of the countless areas that would cause me difficulty in relating to people.
God knows that relating to people is the key to any relationship. Relating…relationship…get it? While He could have announced more about His plans for a relationship with us as He did with Moses on Mt. Sinai, when it came time for the most intimate relationship, He became one of us, and in doing so set the model for us to follow.
When it comes to evangelism, which is simply sharing with others the incredible fact that they can enjoy a personal relationship with God through Jesus, just as we do, we really only have two choices. We can, as some do, learn the language and go into the mission field. We can also look around at those among whom we are already dwelling. Who are the people with whom you share interests, passions, or similar life stories? Are there any among them who do not know God the way you do? Jesus left the glories of Heaven to draw people into relationship with Him. What will you do?
Father, You have placed me in a particular place at a particular time and with particular people. Lead me in sharing the joy of the relationship I have with You through Your Son, my Lord, Jesus Christ. In His name I pray, amen.
Copyright © 2013 by Steven R.
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Sunday, January 13, 2013
January 13 (Revelation 1:17)
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. (NIV)
The cost of everything continues to rise. Along with prices, there is a steady and rapid increase in violence, injustice, and stress, and the natural response to all this is fear. What would it be like to wake up and greet the day with bold confidence rather than grim anxiety?
Our fearfulness may be triggered by the conditions of our lives, but it stems from our self-sufficiency. We are afraid that we cannot handle all that is coming our way, and we are right. On our own, we can do nothing. This is why we must, as John did on the island of Patmos, fall down at the feet of our Lord as though dead. Our faith teaches us that through death comes life. It is only when we have died to our own strength and resources that we can feel the comforting touch of Jesus and hear those words we long to hear. "Do not be afraid."
God has given you many abilities, but He never intended for you to use them apart from Him. When the fear of life creeps in, do not try to be a hero and fight it back by yourself. Lie down before Him, and He will raise you up with more hope and strength than you could ever have managed by yourself.
O Father, You know the things I am facing. I would rather not look at them, but their images haunt me. I surrender them along with myself to You. Whom am I kidding? I can handle none of this. Lead me through these restless waters. Walk with me along the way. In You alone I place my trust. Amen.
Copyright © 2013 by Steven R. Perkins
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Sunday, January 6, 2013
January 6 (Exodus 3:11)
But Moses said to God, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?" (NIV)
Father, what do you have in store for me to do? I begin by asking just for today. What word would You have me speak? What deed would you have me perform? I can hardly wait to see the adventure You have called me to go on with You. In the name of my Lord, Jesus Christ, amen.
Copyright © 2013 by Steven R. Perkins
Hopefully you enjoy what you do for a living, but most of us do not have a deep and daily sense that we are involved in some grand adventure with eternal consequence. Caught up in the humdrum details day in and day out, we may end up plodding through rather than intentionally and passionately living our lives.
Yet in the middle of the daily monotony, God has called you to something magnificent. He has gifted you with particular abilities. You have experiences that no one else has. Taken together, these produce a unique person, one whom God not only loves, but was willing to die for.
Many of us will spend vast sums on objects that we sit on a shelf, but not God. He did, in the midst of creating the fires of the universe, create you as a knickknack. Jesus did not come to bring life just so you could do nothing in His collection. Right now in your family, in your neighborhood, in and through all your both deep and casual relationships, God has a work for you to do. Now there is a thought to start a new year!
Father, what do you have in store for me to do? I begin by asking just for today. What word would You have me speak? What deed would you have me perform? I can hardly wait to see the adventure You have called me to go on with You. In the name of my Lord, Jesus Christ, amen.
Copyright © 2013 by Steven R. Perkins
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NHibernate Tip: Controlling access to persistent collections
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When exposing collections in your NHibernate mapped domain model one thing you should consider doing is restricting access to the collections. NHibernate allows you to specify an access strategy (and a complimentary naming strategy) – this essentially being a policy used by the NH internals to control how a type's members are accessed when it is hydrated/dehydrated by the NH framework.
By specifying an access strategy of nosetter and removing the setter from the property of the mapped collection you can control a client's ability to overwrite the actual collection reference. If you expose your collections (when mapping sets, lists or bags) typed to ICollection you can further enhance the usability of your persistent types. As the ICollection interface doesn't expose the Add, Remove and Clear methods on your collection you must provide your own implementation. This is convenient as it allows you to check for runtime type safety, nullability and any other logic you need to enforce. For example:
public class User { ... public ICollection Roles { get { if(this.roles == null) this.roles = new ArrayList(); return this.roles; } } public int AddRole(Role role) { if(role == null) throw new ArgumentNullException("role"); return ((IList)Roles).Add(role); } public void RemoveRole(Role role) { if(role == null) throw new ArgumentNullException("role"); ((IList)Roles).Remove(role); } }
As you can see the AddRole and RemoveRole methods provide safe access to the underlying collection. It should be noted however that these can actually be circumvented by the following cast:
So while this is a handy concept – it's not 100% foolproof!


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Divorce is rarely simple, but when one or both parties are members of the armed forces, it can make creating determining child support and creating a plan for child custody even more difficult. In many cases, the traditional family law guidelines will still apply, but there may be circumstances that require both the courts and the parties involved to make some adjustments outside of the norm.
Child support is usually determined through a fairly cut and dried formula that takes into consideration how much time each parent spends with the children, how much each parent makes and any special needs the children may have. However, the mobile nature of military families often means that only one person is working consistently in the household, which can impact the child support numbers. A deployment can also be a possible reason for a deviation due to one parent having to take on 100 percent of the time with the children.
Deployments and long hours are also responsible for many child custody disputes within military divorce cases. When one parent has been the primary caretaker for months while the other parent is deployed, it can be a very difficult adjustment on everyone for the other parent to start taking on a large amount of time with the child.
However, just because a parent is a service member does not mean that they have any fewer parental rights or should be denied the opportunity to care for and bond with their children. Service members or spouses of service members who are unsure about custody or child support in their divorce can get more information from an attorney.
Source: Divorce Magazine, "Family Law Issues Faced by Members of the Armed Forces," Hossein Berenji, June 07, 2016


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The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost
- Wisdom
- Understanding
- Counsel
- Fortitude
- Knowledge
- Piety
- The fear of the Lord
Isaiah 11: 2-3
"[2] And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom, and of understanding, the spirit of counsel, and of fortitude, the spirit of knowledge, and of godliness. [3] And he shall be filled with the spirit of the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge according to the sight of the eyes, nor reprove according to the hearing of the ears."
As published in BLESSED BE GOD A Complete Catholic Prayer Book © 1925 by Very Rev. Charles J. Callan, O.P., S.T.M. and Very Rev. John A. McHugh, O.P., S.T.M.


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In 2006 Jennifer began her lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter by taking the entrance exam for the Philadelphia Fire Department. In May of 2006, she began working with the American Red Cross (ARC), SEPA Chapter as an Emergency Services volunteer, responding on local and national disasters and serving as a Philadelphia Disaster Action Team Captain. Building upon the experience at the ARC and upon graduating from the Philadelphia Fire Academy in 2007, she joined the Philadelphia County Animal Response Team (PCART). PCART is a division of The Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team as such, responds to large-scale disasters in Philadelphia County that affect animals. In 2010, Jen took over as the PCART Coordinator.
Her educational, professional, and volunteer experience culminated in the conception of an organization, which responds to both animals and families in need immediately following a disaster in their home. On July 25, 2011, she founded the Red Paw Emergency Relief Team. Red Paw responds to fires and other residential disasters in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. In 2014, Red Paw was added to the City of Philadelphia's Emergency Response Plan.
While working at the Philadelphia Fire Department, Jennifer was detailed to the Fire Prevention Division where she helped to implement social media platforms for the department including Facebook and Twitter. She also created and helped to design the Philadelphia Fire Departments Fire Safety App. Jennifer retired from the Philadelphia Fire Department in 2014, where she was stationed at Engine 20 in Chinatown for 5 years, and detailed to the Fire Prevention Division for 2 years, but continues to manage their social media as a volunteer.
Jennifer was recently appointed to the Citizen's For Fire Prevention Board as their Chair of Social Media, she also serves on the City of Philadelphia's Animal Advisory Committee, the Southeastern PA Regional Task Force Mass Care Steering Committee, and is part of the American Red Cross, Eastern PA Chapter's Emergency Services Leadership Committee.
In 2014, Jen was named a CNN Hero for her work with Red Paw.


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Hyaluronic Acid Products Market
Hyaluronic Acid Products Market (Single-Injection, Three-Injection Cycle and Five-Injection Cycle) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019
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Global Hyaluronic Acid Products Market: Overview
Hyaluronic acid, one of the key components of the extracellular matrix (ECM), is a unique non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan that is well distributed across different types of tissues such as connective tissues, epithelial, and neural tissues. The molecule performs a variety of physiological functions and has wide applications in areas of drug delivery, skin healing, and wound repair, particularly fetal wound healing. It is also shown to have moderate the inflammation necessary for stabilizing the granulation tissue, thereby promoting healing. In recent years, the molecule have been used as a biomarker for various cancer types, especially that of prostate and breast. In addition, they can help in monitoring the disease progression. Since the molecule promotes normal cushioning of tissues and lubricates the joints, it has wide applications in orthopedic surgery. It also finds use in various eye surgeries, such as cataract removal and corneal transplantation.
With the rising prevalence of osteoarthritis, new uses of the molecule is being researched. Hyaluronic acid products are finding promising applications for reversing skin aging by modulating skin moisture. The rising demand for cosmetic treatment for aging skin is a key factors opening up exciting venues for the hyaluronic acid products market.
The global market for hyaluronic acid products is projected to rise at a CAGR of 9.2% between 2013 and 2019. The market is estimated to reach a valuation of US$9.85 bn by the end of the forecast period.
Single-Injection Cycle Treatment Gaining Preference
Based on the product, the hyaluronic acid products market is segmented into single-injection, three-injection, and five-injection cycle. In 2012, the five-injection cycle segment lead the overall products market. However, over the years it has lost some share. The demand for hyaluronic acid molecule as single-injection cycle treatment is preferred over five-injection cycles. This is attributed to the growing demand for convenience among patients and the pressing need to avoid adverse effects that may arise after being exposed to the treatment. Shifting to a lower-duration treatment can help patients avoid symptoms such as itching, redness, and inflammation, which may be common after every dose. In the coming years, the segment will rise at the major CAGR over the forecast period.
Vesicoureteral Reflux Segment to Reign Supreme
The major application segments of hyaluronic acid products market are dermal fillers, osteoarthritis, ophthalmic surgery, and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Of these, the dermal fillers application segment held the dominant share in 2012 closely followed by the osteoarthritis and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) segments.
Meanwhile, the vesicoureteral reflux segment is projected to rise at the major CAGR over the forecast period. The spectacular pace of the growth of the segment is primarily driven by the rising demand for minimally-invasive surgical procedures. In addition, burgeoning aging population in several developed and developing nations who need eye and orthopedic surgeries is further fueling the demand for hyaluronic acid products.
Asia Pacific to Present Exciting Growth Avenues
On the basis of region, the market is segmented into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World (RoW). Of these, North America is the leading market holding the major regional share in 2012. The North America market is followed by that of Europe.
Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is projected to provide lucrative avenues for the growth of the market during the forecast period. The growth is propelled by vast improvements in the healthcare sector in recent years. In addition, the growing popularity of minimally invasive surgeries is a key trend expected to accentuate the regional market. The RoW is also predicted to provide significant opportunities for market players to capitalize on in the coming years.
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I Swore I'd Never… Michael Kors & The Jet Set Travel Tote
Melissa and I spent an inordinate amount of time one year searching for the ideal shopping tote. Our ideal model was the Louis Vuitton Neverfull, a bag that everyone seemed to be carrying back in 2010. The shape is ideal, spacious enough to store your prized possessions (as its name seems to indicate), sides that widen from the bottom up, and thin, flat handles that don't cut into your shoulder. The drawback: the LV logo that just isn't our jam.
But two years ago, no one was making anything that came close to this instant classic, and so our efforts at finding a comparable bag fell short. It took time, but Michael Kors finally stepped in the game with their Jet Set Travel Tote. It's shaped just like the Neverfull, but it comes in single-colored saffiano leather with a minimalist logo for the branding averse.
I'm partial to the caramel-colored tan version, but the white could be just the thing for my new, all-white summer mantra. Major bonus points for the fact that it's extremely affordable (as far as large leather goods go), at $278 for the big guy. Who would've thought that a bag brand I've consciously avoided because of its questionable MK monogram would beat the venerable LV at the simplicity game?
Check it out on the Michael Kors website – the collection's bags start at $228.


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Camp Swim
Why do we choose to add swimming to your child's camp day?
Studies show that swim lessons offer children many benefits including;
- decreased incidence of drowning
- increased fitness
- accelerated physical, intellectual and emotional development
- better balance, strength and coordination,
- increased social confidence
- swimming is a great activity for recreation that can be enjoyed by all ages.
In other words….swimming is good for children. After all, "You can't find a better sport to save your life"!
Camp Swim Lesson
Each day at Action Kids Summer Camp, all campers receive a structured swim lesson, taught by our WSI trained Water Wonders Swim School Instructors.
Students are grouped by age and skill level during camp instructional swim time. We maintain low ratios in the pool, to ensure quality instruction and safety. Additionally during camp swim lessons there is always a lifeguard on duty. Although, we make every possible effort to provide the daily swim lesson and free swim time, however, if swimming must be cancelled due to unsafe conditions we do not provide a make-up.
Our pool is heated and warm all summer long. Kids will love it!
Open Swim
Each afternoon, all full day campers have the opportunity to "cool off in the pool"! Open swim is a big hit with all the campers, not only is it a chance to play, but also a great way to re-enforce the skills they learned in swim class. Open Swim is supervised by Red Cross Certified Lifeguards and Camp Staff.
The Open Swim ratio is 10:1, including certified lifeguards and camp staff.
Pool safety rules are reinforced daily. Weak/non swimmers are required to wear flotation devices while in Open Swim.
If your child does not want to participate in open swim we offer supervised quiet activities at our shaded Creation Station.


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Merriam-Webster finally entered the digital age Monday, adding a slew of social-media-savvy terms like "selfie," "hashtag," and "tweep" to the 2014 update of its collegiate dictionary.
The eleventh edition of the dictionary captures how "technology is being used to understand and motivate behavior," the lexicographers said in a statement.
Also read: 'Twerking' Added to Oxford Dictionary (Thanks, Miley Cyrus?)
"Selfie" was Oxford English Dictionary's word of the year for 2013 — and it's the title of a new ABC comedy premiering this fall — so Merriam-Webster seems to be following a trend.
Here is a sampling of some of the words added to the Webster Dictionary, along with the first known usage of the word or an indication of whether it's been repurposed with a new meaning, a la "catfish."
Also read: WTF? OMG, FYI, LOL, WAG Added to Oxford English Dictionary — LMFAO!
big data (n., 1980): an accumulation of data that is too large and complex for processing by traditional database management tools
catfish (n., new sense): a person who sets up a false personal profile on a social networking site for fraudulent or deceptive purposes
crowdfunding (n., 2006): the practice of soliciting financial contributions from a large number of people esp. from the online community
dubstep (n., 2002): a type of electronic dance music having prominent bass lines and syncopated drum patterns
fangirl (n., 1934): a girl or woman who is an extremely or overly enthusiastic fan of someone or something
fracking (n., 1953): the injection of fluid into shale beds at high pressure in order to free up petroleum resources (such as oil or natural gas)
freegan (n., 2006): an activist who scavenges for free food (as in waste receptacles at stores and restaurants) as a means of reducing consumption of resources
gamification (n., 2010): the process of adding game or gamelike elements to something (as a task) so as to encourage participation
hashtag (n., 2008): a word or phrase preceded by the symbol # that clarifies or categorizes the accompanying text (such as a tweet)
hot spot (n., new sense): a place where a wireless Internet connection is available
paywall (n., 2004): a system that prevents Internet users from accessing certain Web content without a paid subscription
pho (n., 1935): a soup made of beef or chicken broth and rice noodles
poutine (n., 1982): chiefly Canada: a dish of French fries covered with brown gravy and cheese curds
selfie (n., 2002): an image of oneself taken by oneself using a digital camera esp. for posting on social networks.
social networking (n., 1998): the creation and maintenance of personal and business relationships esp. online
spoiler alert (n., 1994): a reviewer's warning that a plot spoiler is about to be revealed
steampunk (n., 1987): science fiction dealing with 19th-century societies dominated by historical or imagined steam-powered technology
turducken (n., 1982): a boneless chicken stuffed into a boneless duck stuffed into a boneless turkey
tweep (n., 2008): a person who uses the Twitter online message service to send and receive tweets
unfriend (v., 2003): to remove (someone) from a list of designated friends on a person's social networking Web site
Yooper (n., 1977): a native or resident of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan — used as a nickname


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I made a very quick card for this week's Tuesday Trigger over at Moxie Fab. I mostly just really wanted to use this pattern paper because it was bold and graphic, just like the inspiration photo.
I was inspired first by the geometric bold pattern, then the gorgeous color combination, and then I added a touch of a modern flower... (photo apologies, it's a very rainy day and I think it will be for the whole week!)
Graphic paper by American Crafts
Brown flowers I cut from paper with a craft knife
'thanks' stamp by Paper Smooches
Bling and blue glitter dot by Recollections
<3 Rachel w k
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Tuesday Trigger - Garden Glory
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5 comments:
- AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Gorgeous card! :)ReplyDelete
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Why "Not Ordinary Times"?
A six-month "season" for worship is a big undertaking. Why is this necessary, and why would churches want to take part for a significant part of the season?
Why is this important for churches?
Why is this important for Earth?
- Because the Christian church should always proclaim a Gospel message that is relevant and transformative.
- Because the human situation today brings new spiritual and pastoral issues that must be addressed if our ministry is to be meaningful.
- Because the disruption of local and global ecologies bring unprecedented moral challenges that threaten the viability of life on Earth.
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- Because this time of crisis is a reflection of worldviews that are not working.
- Because faith communities -- including churches -- are powerful places for telling and examining the stories that shape our worldviews and cultures.
- Because, without the intentional engagement of faith communities, we are unlikely to make the great turning of culture that we need to avoid catastrophe.
WHY? These links open new pages to provide detailed answers for important questions about this project.
- Why do we say that these are "Not Ordinary Times"?
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Casual observers of Verge Pipe Media know we are in the business of providing outsourced marketing to clients in Higher Education, Technology and Healthcare. If however, you're arriving at this article with less than a clue who VPM is or what we do, this is your disclaimer that the following article, while objectively outlined, may seem partial to the idea of outsourcing your higher ed marketing.
Outsourcing is one of those words long overdue for a suitable replacement. During political cycles, which increasingly seem to go on longer and longer, it's a dirty word used to strike fear in the hearts of voters. In corporate board rooms it's a term with few equals whenever cost savings is on the agenda.
But in everyday life it's used by almost everyone at some point personally or professionally, often without getting enough credit for the value outsourcing delivers. Consider these "outsourcing" use cases:
- Personal fitness trainer
- Accountant / Bookkeeper / Tax Assistance
- Lawn maintenance (edging, mowing and landscaping)
- Chef / Restaurant
And I could go on, but I think you see the pattern emerging that these are optional to critical tasks which depending upon your level of skill, you gladly turn over to someone else. Your motivation could range from giving yourself more time to do things you prefer, or because the individual(s) you hire do those tasks better and more efficiently than you could do them yourself.
It's really no different than making the decision to outsource your marketing. Below, I've listed what I consider my top 3 reasons to outsource your higher ed marketing.
1. Getting and Staying Strategic. Whether you work in, or manage a marketing and communications shop on campus, you can't help but be consumed by daily fire drills. You know the ones - they always show up at the most inopportune time to disrupt your work on larger items - and they are almost always the result of someone else not doing what they were supposed to do. Ourtsourcing at least part of your campus communication and marketing gives you a strategic partner who isn't consumed with the day to day politics, personalities and to-do lists of others. By viture of the fact that your outsourced marketing partner isn't on campus, they rise above and pay attention to the horizon.
- Benefits:
- Long term focus with assistance in short term iniatives
- Goal setting and accountability
- Shared services as these firms likely work with other, similar shops and can provide crucial advice in the form of, "some of our other client's struggle with _____."
2. Covering all the Bases. Agencies, like you, are accustomed to doing more with less. Unlike you, they probably hire and staff their team with people who can perform multiple, critical skills for a marketing shop. For example, the copywriters probably know a thing or three about operating a video camera and may have basic graphic design experience. The social media experts likely are also certified in the setup and use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM). They will have at least one person on staff who understands the data behind all of the activity being generated online. The agency principals more than likely bring years of integrated marketing experience to the table. In other words, your outsourced marketing partner spends their day rapidly shifting into, and out of, roles which your College or University can't staff for due to budget constraints.
- Benefits:
- Access to shops with multiple skill sets, many of which you would not be able to justify the head count for internally
- Cost savings in the form of hiring, "several for the price of one"
- An on-demand workforce who is motivated to stay ahead of the curve on the changing digital landscape, so you don't have to!
3. Speed to Market. Let's face it, Universities have not, and likely will never be known as change agents on a deadline. There are jokes aplenty about how slowly things get done on campus. Uutsourcing your higher ed marketing to an agency changes all of that immediately. You now have boosted your team with a partner who only gets paid if they produce. Period. If you build a great relationship with a partner who has a seat at the table with you on strategy and tactics, you'll see overnight changes in how quickly your creative gets out the door and your campaigns encompass so much more than just direct mail or email.
- Benefits:
- The instant addition of resources, many of which you would never get approval for internally
- Pay for performance team who stays until the job gets done correctly
- The ability to tackle multiple, different tasks or deadlines at once, providing true integrated marketing campaigns
If you haven't worked with an agency in the past, it's important to do your homework. One of the first questions a great agency should ask are, "what are your goals?" You'll want to start the relationship off correctly from the beginning so pay attention to what your outsourced higher ed marketing partner is asking for and the advice they give. After all, you're hiring for their expertise and abilities - so why not fully leverage them?
Speaking of expertise and abilities - here are Verge Pipe Media we're always looking at trends and opportunities. One such opportunity is the result of surveying almost 650 current or recent college students about their relationship with their Dean. If you think your Dean is just a little too analog for today's digital scene, you'll want to download our FREE white paper on the subject by tapping the button below.


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Corktown Mews – Fieldgate Homes' Newest Community Almost Ready!
It's nearing crunch time at Corktown Mews. The first adventure into the downtown core for Fieldgate Homes is nearing it's occupancy date and as of this writing, most of the blocks are awaiting the finishing touches!
Follow past the jump for a quick update as to how things are looking as we anxiously approach the finishing touches on this community.
Most of the exterior work on all the blocks is complete! There are some minor landscaping duties to take care of here and there but for the most part, it's complete!
Interiors in all of the blocks are well underway. Cabinetry and painting have been completed on this unit, flooring and countertops to follow.
Some privacy fences are being erected to give people a bit of privacy on their patios.
View from the middle floor down into the landing between the front door and the garage.
Most bathrooms are near completion.
This unit has it's granite countertops installed and is waiting appliances and electrical.
The work is laid out for the installers so all they have to do is wire and connect.
The Great room in one of the units. The best part about this home design absolutely has to be the amount of light allowed into the middle floor. So bright!
This is one of the blocks that are still awaiting fencing, but most of the interior work has been completed already.
We're beyond excited to be opening up the doors soon to this amazing community in the heart of toronto. Corktown is a Neighbourhood with a ton of cute restaurants and new families moving in. As of this posting there are currently 2 units still for sale. This is a fantastic development in the area of River St. and Queen st. East in lovely downtown Toronto. Enjoy downtown living with the comforts of suburbia.
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A dream. Christmas eve/morning. My family was staying at my aunt and uncle's house for the holidays.
I was standing at a check-out register (at the library? grocery store?) At another register across from me, there was another kid. His looks reminded me of a kid I knew back in second grade, Stephen Sweten. The kid had pale, olive-greenish skin, like he was really sick. Someone whose face I couldn't see (the register-operator?) was talking to him, or, at least talking in his direction. His face occasionally changed, from something like a pitiful puppy-dog face to beaming, to puzzled, each change happening in an instant. He reminds me of the kid I knew, Stephen from second grade, in that he seems somewhat of a class clown, making insincere faces and gestures just to get attention. The kid in my dream had pale brown, slightly larger than normal eyes that bulged just a little. His hair was messy, like he'd just gotten out of bed.
What I saw on his right wrist was what really got my attention. It looked like a small cut at first, that seemed to open a bit when he moved his hand and forearm. But when he raised his hand to scratch his head, what looked like a cut on his wrist opened into a mouth, a mouth with crooked brownish teeth and a dry looking tongue. When the mouth opened and began to talk, that's when I woke up.
It gets even stranger. I woke up from the dream laying awkwardly on my deflating air mattress. The house was filled with darkness. It must have been about 3:30 AM and everything was completely silent. I found myself repeating the name Tommy Gates in my head over and over again. After a few moments I thought, why do I keep repeating this name? Who in the world is Tommy Gates? I don't know anyone, and don't think I ever knew anyone by that name, but it repeated strongly in my head as if it were definitely the name of someone. When I realized that (perhaps) Tommy Gates was the name of the kid in my dream, I got the chills.
A slight pinch below the equator told me I had to go to the restroom. I DID NOT want to get up and walk through the dark to the bathroom, not with some creepy name repeating in my head and after having that dream. My stupid imagination began to wonder if there had been someone who had lived (and died) in the house named Tommy Gates. Maybe the ghost of Tommy Gates (whoever he is/was) was trying to get my attention. Maybe....well, I don't know, but it was enough to freak me out.
Ugh. I'm getting the chills just thinking about it. I'm glad to be home again, that's for sure, hoping that's the last time I have a dream like that.
What do you think? Anyone out there ever had a brush with the supernatural or at least had a coincidence disturbing enough to make you wonder...?


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Facebook Deletes Fake Likes on Fan Pages September 28, 2012Posted by Mark Hillary in Current Affairs, Internet, Software.
Tags: advertising, bbc, cellan-jones, facebook, fake, fraud, like, marketing, trust
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Facebook has started deleting fake 'likes' on fan pages after confessing that around 8.7% of all likes were probably false.
The BBC's technology correspondent, Rory Cellan-Jones, tried an experiment earlier this year where he set up a company page on Facebook – offering bagels – and despite having no information about the products on the page it quickly attracted over 1,600 'likes'.
Many of the most popular Facebook pages have started shedding a large number of 'likes' including pop stars such as Lady Gaga.
This might all be seen as just a storm in a teacup by many, tinkering around with algorithms in much the same way as Google does all the time when they have a regular review to improve search results. But it is more significant.
Advertising is now a significant source of income for Facbeook and the number of times a product or company page is 'liked' has an effect on how often that page appears in the news stream of fans.
For Facebook to continue building a business model based on genuine fans with a genuine desire to learn more about products, they need to demonstrate to companies that fans on Facebook are real people – not robots automatically liking every new page.
It is significant that Facebook is undertaking this clean-up, but it is worth noting the flipside of the argument, that over 9 out of 10 'likes' are by real people – and now the fakes are being removed, brands can be assured that figure is getting higher and more trustworthy.
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We use our negotiation skills everyday. In fact, we started to harness our negotiation skill even as a kid. Do you still remember the moment when you convinced your mom to buy you a toy? Our skills in negotiation gradually improved when we reached our adulthood.
In conducting business transactions, negotiation skills are very important because it can either make or break a deal. If you want to get a "yes" every time you negotiate, you should learn the following tactics:
Listen before you present your side
Listening builds trust and confidence in negotiation. When you listen, you will learn what the other party wants. When you get what he or she wants, repeat what you have understood to the other party. This will give the other party a reassurance that you have understood what he or she wants.
As you listen, do not forget to create a mind map on how you will address what the other party wants. A win-win solution is highly recommended in addressing issues of the other party.
Create a Win-Win Outcome
After listening to the other party, try to create a win-win solution. A win-win solution is defined as a situation, solution, or compromise benefiting all the parties involved.
Remember that a win-win negotiator achieves more success compared to those who do not offer any bargaining deal.
Be an Optimist
Are you familiar with the law of attraction? The law of attraction suggests to visualize things that you want to happen, and when you do this, positive results will surely come. Thus, when you negotiate, always expect more so you will receive more.
Your optimism can lead you to any place, but a low expectation will probably drag you down causing your negotiation to fail.
Do not hurry
Develop patience. If you rush things, you will probably make more mistakes and drain money easily. Remember that in negotiations, whoever offers more flexible time has the advantage.
When you exhibit patience, other negotiators will that you are not pressured to close the deal and as a result they offer you concessions as a means of giving you with your much awaited "yes".
Do not take the other party's behavior personally
The reason why most negotiation fail is due to the fact that one or both of the parties are sidetracked from the deal due to personal issues. Obsessing over the personality of the other negotiator would only sabotage the negotiation process.
So, if the other party is difficult to deal with, do not take it personally instead try to understand their behavior.
Do a lot of research
Before meeting the other party in a negotiation, gather a lot of pertinent information. Doing your homework is vital to the success of the negotiation. You can create accurate decisions once you have a grasp of their history, their wants, and needs. The more information you can collect, the better the outcome will be.
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|James Arnold Taylor at Star Wars Celebration VI. Photo by Kristen Hoetzel, Sorcerer Radio Network.
Here's an excerpt of Taylor's blog post:
Last Friday was a red letter date for me as the actor that has had the honor of portraying and bringing voice to one of the most well known characters in not just Star Wars history, but film and televisions as well, Obi-Wan Kenobi, for well over a decade. Red letter in a way that brought both happiness and great sadness.
A call from Clone Wars Producer Cary Silver and our Supervising Director Dave Filoni, letting me know that for all of us, the Star Wars journey would be coming to an end. After nearly a decade of production and five seasons on the air, "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" as a television show, has been cancelled. My heart sank. After those difficult words, we spent the next few minutes reminiscing about the last eight years and how much the show has meant to us all. How when Dave and I first met, I had just come home from adopting my daughter from China, and how since then her entire life has been filled with Star Wars and Obi-Wan and Plo Koon... About the truly amazing group of voice-actors, writers, artists, editors, designers, producers, and staff that made The Clone Wars a one-of-a-kind production that will be impossible to duplicate. I heard kind words of praise from my Director for my work and the impact my presence has had on fans. And I got to tell him how much his vision, direction, professionalism and genius has inspired and entertained us all. We spoke about this coming summer and Disney's Star Wars Weekends, as I'll be hosting and no doubt a visit from Master Filoni should be in order, giving us a chance to still live out some Clone Wars adventures with my cast mates, including the host of the "Behind the Force" show at the event, Ahsoka Tano herself, Ashley Eckstein. We thanked each other, said our good-byes for now, and then I felt a bit like old Ben Kenobi after Alderaan was destroyed... hopeless and sad. A great loss, an end to a fantastic journey. And the worst for a person who makes his living with his voice... Silenced.
This was a call I had hoped would never take place, especially after such an awesome experience as touring Japan and seeing the impact the show has had on fans on the other side of the world.
Thousands of lines of dialogue recorded, over a hundred episodes and yet it still seems like we have said too little and that there's so much more to add. And from what we can tell there will be more to come. Clone Wars will have a future, although we're not entirely sure where or when, there are still stories to tell in what I consider the best animated program television has seen thus far. I only wish the show had been more recognized within our industry with awards to the writers, artists, and of course our greatest proponent and visionary for it, Dave Filoni. Dave's love of Star Wars and story telling far surpassed what any of us as a cast could have imagined and it is because of his ability to craft and create along side, the master creator Mr. George Lucas himself, that we all can stand eight years later with so much new history and legend to add to the Star Wars universe. So with that I say my greatest thanks would be to Master Dave Filoni and his crew, for allowing me to not only take part in history but to be a part of something each and every one of us longs for... Family. I am not only a part of the Star Wars family now, I am a part of The Clone Wars family, and that, in my humble opinion, has had the greatest impact on what Star Wars brings to families all over the world. From here in the states to my new friends in Japan to perhaps even galaxies far, far away. I don't know if I'll ever get to say again in the voice of my favorite Jedi Knight for anything Star Wars related but I say it to you now and mean it more than I ever have...Read more of James Arnold Taylor's blog regarding Star Wars: The Clone Wars...
"May the Force be with you all... always."
Thank you for letting me be your Obi-Wan Kenobi.
All my love to my cast mates, crew and fans of TCW!
James Arnold Taylor AKA Obi-Wan Kenobi
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