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It's no secret that space is coveted in large cities. Most city dwellers are crammed into 400-900 square feet of space and using more than half of their paychecks on rent. Yet, some families in the suburbs may feel cramped in 2,500 square feet. Polish architect Jakub Szczesny began designing the Keret House nearly 4 years ago when he found a tiny, (tiny) space between two buildings in Warsaw, Poland. This is incredible and must be seen.
The house is actually situated nearly 10 feet off of the ground and is about 33 feet deep and 30 feet tall. That's it! Incredibly, it manages to squeeze in a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. It will be used as a place for artist residencies which will last from 5-7 days. How someone can spend any time in here without feeling like they are going to be squeezed to death is amazing. One would have to stand sideways in order to stretch out completely. I mean, the house is only 4 feet wide!
The space is actually too small to be considered a full-time residence according to Polish laws, so the "house" will be taken care of by the Foundation of Polish Art.
It obvious whoever stays in this house is going to need a local self storage unit. If there is more than a toothbrush, pair of pants and sweater in that place you are going to be cramped. For anything self storage related, head to SelfStorageFinders.com.
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Student-Managed Fund Provides Real-World Trading
Participants in the Student Managed Fund, which has outperformed Wall Street for five consecutive years, traveled to Omaha, Neb. last year to have lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett.
By Jill Gambon
While many investors have gotten whipsawed in the rollercoaster ride of the stock market during the past few years, the Manning School of Business Student Managed Fund has been enjoying a steady climb upward. The student fund is up almost 65 percent since its inception in 2008, handily beating Wall Street.
For the fiscal year that ended June 30, the fund gained 11.6 percent, compared to a 5.4 percent return for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index during the same period.
What's the secret to the successful stock-picking? The students have followed the principles of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, seeking out well-managed companies with long-term competitive advantages in businesses they understand, says Assoc. Prof. Ravi Jain, the fund's faculty adviser.
"It's a well-defined, simple strategy," says Jain, who teaches Investment Management, a required course for students participating in the fund. "They're not doing exotic arbitrage."
Investing real money in the stock market has provided students hands-on experience in researching companies, analyzing financial statements and market conditions, picking stocks and building a case for their investments, says Jain.
"It puts the burden on them to get it right," he says. "They feel empowered to make a decision."
The fund was one of four created by the UMass Foundation on the Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell campuses. Each campus received an initial $25,000 to invest in the market for real-world lessons in fund management. The students compete in an annual intercampus contest to see which fund will post the best returns. UMass Lowell's fund has earned top returns three times and has come in second twice. For the year that ended June 30, it trailed only UMass Boston's fund, which gained 16 percent. As a result of smart investments and contest prize money, UMass Lowell's fund now totals nearly $60,000.
"The objective is to get them started in investing. This has proved to be a great learning experience for our students," Jain says.
The students have to conduct market research, analyze the companies' balance sheets and management teams and make a case to their classmates, who must support the proposed investment. The students also get feedback from the fund's outside advisers: alumni Warren Isabelle, a principal of Ironwood Investment Management, and John Kattar, president of Eastern Bank Wealth Management and vice chairman of the UMass Foundation's investment committee. The actual trades are executed by the UMass Foundation. Each stock is typically held for three to five years, Jain says.
"I want them to watch their stocks," he explains. "This prepares them for the real world."
Once the students complete Jain's course, they continue participating in the managed fund through the Manning School's Finance Society.
Last year, Jain's students were invited to lunch with Buffett in Omaha, Neb., as a result of their successful investing record.
Students' tools for learning investment management are expected to take a big leap forward once the Manning School's new building is constructed. Plans are in the works for a state-of-the-art trading room on the first floor of the new building.
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Air Struts Kits – Where To Buy Them Cheap?
Air suspension and the use of air struts is one of the newest fashions to hit motor driving for many years. Unlike the old-fashioned ways of keeping the car smooth over bumps and lumps, either through hydraulic suspension or by using liquids to keep it level, the use of airbag suspension is considered to make the whole thing much more comfortable, and a lot more pleasurable to use on a daily basis.
The basis of air suspension parts is the air compressor pump, and anyone who wants to use the air mechanism needs to be able to keep the suspension going for as long as possible. In order to get the perfect suspension, users need to use the air compression kit to adjust the level of the airbag, and ensure that it is seated in the correct place. When the engine is turned off, the trunk sinks down into the suspension, and when it is started, it rises in the struts to be able to handle hole-filled roads effectively. This means that anyone using the air compression kit needs to be able to understand the movement of the airbags before they feel comfortable riding the vehicle.
The main reason why more is not made of air struts, or why they are not universal, is simply due to the pricing. Not only is there the charges involved with the parts themselves, but there is also a strut replacement cost, meaning that users will have to pay for the pieces to be fitted by a car workshop. The only alternative to that is to fit them DIY style, and this can be a complex process which most people are reluctant to try. In these circumstances, it makes sense to try and find cheaper car struts.
One of the first places to look is online. The internet is a great source of cheap deals for all types of vehicle parts, from suspension to engine and even exhausts. As air struts become more common, so more sellers are likely to get the products on their business website. Searching around could take a bit of time, but it is certainly worth doing, rather than trying to look by hand. The online stores can also match the parts required with other necessities which can be replaced at the same time, such as off road shocks for ordinary car suspension parts.
Most internet sites will simply offer their prices for the parts needed, but there are also price comparison websites which will search for the necessary devices, and reveal a list of all those sellers in the area providing these struts. The downside to buying online is that these are often heavy parts, and shipping can be expensive. One alternative to paying the cost is to research it online, and then visit a local car shop, and have them order the part. This could make it more expensive, but most dealerships can get a reduction on price which would make using the middleman the best solution.


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Saffron is a plant. The dried stigmas (thread-like parts of the flower) are used to make saffron spice. It can take 75,000 saffron blossoms to produce a single pound of saffron spice. Saffron is largely cultivated and harvested by hand. Due to the amount of labor involved in harvesting, saffron is considered one of the world's most expensive spices. The stigmas are also used to make medicine.
Saffron is used for asthma, cough, whooping cough (pertussis), and to loosen phlegm (as an expectorant). It is also used for sleep problems (insomnia), cancer, "hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis), intestinal gas (flatulence), depression, Alzheimer's disease, fright, shock, spitting up blood (hemoptysis), pain, heartburn, and dry skin.
Women use saffron for menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Men use it to prevent early orgasm (premature ejaculation) and infertility.
Saffron is also used for to increase interest in sex (as an aphrodisiac) and to induce sweating.
Some people apply saffron directly to the scalp for baldness (alopecia).
In foods, saffron is used as a spice, yellow food coloring, and as a flavoring agent.
In manufacturing, saffron extracts are used as fragrance in perfumes and as a dye for cloth.
Uses & Effectiveness
Possibly Effective for
- Alzheimer's disease. Some research shows that taking a specific saffron product (IMPIRAN, Iran) by mouth for 22 weeks might improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease about as well as the prescription drug donepezil (Aricept).
- Depression. Taking specific saffron extracts (Novin Zaferan Co, Iran) by mouth seems to improve symptoms of major depression after 6-8 weeks of treatment. Some studies suggest that saffron might be as effective as taking a low-dose prescription antidepressant such as fluoxetine or imipramine.
- Menstrual discomfort. Some research shows the taking a specific product containing saffron, anise, and celery seed (SCA, Gol Daro Herbal Medicine Laboratory) reduces pain during the menstrual cycle.
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Some research shows that taking a specific saffron extract (Department of Cultivation and Development of Institute of Medicinal Plants, Iran) improves symptoms of PMS after two menstrual cycles.
Insufficient Evidence for
- Asthma. Some early research suggests that drinking an herbal tea mixture containing saffron along with anise, black seed, caraway, cardamom, chamomile, fennel, and licorice may reduce asthma symptoms in people with allergic asthma.
- Athletic performance. Some early research shows that taking a chemical from saffron called crocetin might decrease fatigue in men during exercise.
- Erectile dysfunction. Some early research suggests that taking saffron might reduce erectile dysfunction and increase the number and duration of erections.
- Male infertility. Some research suggests that saffron might improve sperm function in men. However, the research has been inconsistent.
- Psoriasis. Some early research suggests that drinking saffron tea daily, along with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, might reduce the severity of psoriasis.
- Insomnia.
- Cancer.
- "Hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis).
- Cough.
- Stomach gas.
- Early male orgasm (premature ejaculation).
- Baldness.
- Pain.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects & Safety
Saffron is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth as a medicine for up to 6 weeks. Some possible side effects include dry mouth, anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, change in appetite, and headache. Allergic reactions can occur in some people.
Taking large amounts of saffron by mouth is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. High doses can cause poisoning, including yellow appearance of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes; vomiting; dizziness; bloody diarrhea; bleeding from the nose, lips, and eyelids; numbness; and other serious side effects. Doses of 12-20 grams can cause death.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Taking saffron by mouth in amounts larger than what is normally found in food is LIKELY UNSAFE. Larger amounts of saffron can make the uterus contract and might cause a miscarriage.
Not enough is known about the safety of using saffron during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Bipolar disorder: Saffron seems to be able to affect mood. There is a concern that it might trigger excitability and impulsive behavior (mania) in people with bipolar disorder. Don't use saffron if you have this condition.
Allergies to Lolium, Olea (includes olive), and Salsola plant species: People who are allergic to these plants might also be allergic to saffron.
Heart conditions: Saffron might affect how fast and how strong the heart beats. Taking large amounts of saffron might worsen some heart conditions.
Low blood pressure: Saffron might lower blood pressure. Taking saffron might make blood pressure become too low in people with low blood pressure.
The following doses have been studied in scientific research:
- For depression: 30 mg/day of a specific saffron extract (Novin Zaferan Co, Iran). A different saffron extract 15 mg twice daily has also been used.
- For premenstrual syndrome (PMS): 15 mg of a specific ethanol saffron extract twice daily (Department of Cultivation and Development of Institute of Medicinal Plants, Tehran, Iran).
- For menstrual discomfort: 500 mg of a specific combination product containing saffron, celery seed and anise extracts (SCA, Gol Daro Herbal Medicine Laboratory) taken three times a day for the first three days of menstruation.
- For Alzheimer's disease: 30 mg/day of a specific saffron product (IMPIRAN, Iran).


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Breaking out of the skills bubble
Youth unemployment has been at records levels, with around a million young people out of work in the UK in 2013.
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) works to promote employment opportunities. They came to Neo for help generating awareness of the benefits of employing more young people. The UKCES comms team had already made a splash in the media with research that suggested 'the end of the Saturday job'. But now they wanted a six-month programme of digital activity, anchored around the monthly release of the official unemployment figures.
The idea was to time messages around these recurring peaks of media interest in the statistics, and increase the profile of solutions to youth unemployment.
We began by auditing the Commission's content, on and off-line, to get to grips with what unique research and insights could form the heart of our communications. UKCES have a lot to say – in the form of case studies, reports, blog posts. Together we scoured what was available to discover what could travel further as part of this campaign. Looking at the habits of our target audiences – employers, business people and the business media – we could see that opinion, tips and advice, and visual content were key, with inspirational quotes and headline statistics proving popular. At the same time, Twitter's update to preview images within timelines gave us an opportunity to try a different approach.
We knew that to break out of the 'skills bubble' we needed something with wider appeal that the conventional, statistics-led messages. With work experience as our first focus, we worked with the UKCES team to find something everyone could relate to. Out of that came the concept: #notjustmakingtea. In the run-up to the release of the unemployment figures, the UKCES team asked their partners and contacts to share their experiences of work experience, and some key stats. We created animated slides picking out some of the most useful facts and stats, and as soon as the latest unemployment figure was released we highlighted the youth stat in a stop-motion Vine video.
The impact? UKCES found their messages getting unprecedented reach, and triggering richer interaction around them.
By having an accessible, interactive basis for conversation – #notjustmakingtea rather than industry jargon – we created more opportunities to generate attention. The UKCES team were energetic, warming up partners ahead of the day and fostering the conversation as it happened across social media channels. And the designed content assets gave them more to talk about, and more for people to share.
Taking what we'd learned, for the January 2014 campaign we wanted to make the conversation go further. Just as most of us have personal anecdotes of work experience, most of us have people we'd like to thank for help in our careers. Just the kind of help young people need now from employers to give them a chance. So we started a social media chain reaction of appreciation, asking people to share their gratitude. Fuelled by brightly designed e-cards, the campaign took a feel good, nostalgic approach and attracted even greater reach and interaction than #notjustmakingtea.
The previous month's campaign showed that UKCES could generate attention around an idea not specifically tied to a sector or type of employment opportunity. With #ToMyYoungerSelf, we pushed the idea of engaging with people's personal experiences of work, and thinking about what they might do differently if just starting out now. Developing the shareable e-cards that had travelled so well before, we made editable templates that the UKCES team could populate with the messages they saw coming in though social media. The impact was even bigger than for previous campaigns, with the highest engagement levels across the six months of activity.
"As a result of our campaigns we are now being looked upon as forerunners in our sector when it comes to use of social media." – Adam Raistrick, UKCES Communications Manager
UKCES wanted the campaign to shift the way that employers think about employing young people, and really appreciate the benefits and support available. And as part of that, they wanted a shift in perspective about them as an organisation, to be known as an attractive partner for businesses, and go-to people for reliable, well-communicated information about employment and skills. Together we saw how positive messages can be just as powerful as alarming ones, and how serious messages can be delivered with a light, conversational touch and without funeral colours. Through the course of the campaigns, UKCES' Twitter following jumped by 25% to over 7,500. The messages were picked up and spread by bigger government departments, such as the Department of Education and Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, and major employers such as Nestle, Hilton Worldwide and O2. Even more excitingly for the team, the campaigns enabled UKCES to engage with many individuals and organisations for the first time, outside the conventional 'skills bubble'.
"We are now able to apply this learning on further campaigns and have adjusted our approach to using social media to incorporate the significant lessons we've learnt during our time with Neo." – Adam Raistrick, UKCES Communications Manager
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MONTICELLO — It's been 10 years since Miranda Lambert made her debut on the national country music scene with "Me and Charlie Talking," and that decade has been very, very good to her.
Five albums, including some platinum titles and several chart-topping singles; collaboration in the band Pistol Annies; a Grammy; multiple top awards from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association; marriage to country music superstar Blake Shelton; successful businesswoman with an animal shelter, three merchandise stores and soon, a bed-and-breakfast.
In a return appearance Thursday at the Great Jones County Fair in Monticello, Lambert reminded fans that despite all that, she still keeps it real.
"This is my third or fourth time here, and one of the things I love about coming is that I always feel at home," she told the near-sell-out crowd. "One of the reasons we're here tonight is because you all love country music."
More specifically, Eastern Iowa — and most country music fans based on the accolades, for that matter — loves Lambert's particular brand of country music — a little bit rebel, a little bit hometown girl and a whole lot of sass.
A video montage of her duet "Something Bad" with Carrie Underwood opened the concert. Lambert soon took the stage with "Fastest Girl in Town," a song about a woman with a wild side: "My reputation follows me around/ Just makes me want to give them more to talk about/ Let's go to town for a little while/ I'll be wearing nothing but a tattoo and a smile."
More Lambert sass came with "Platinum," "All Kinds of Kinds" and "Mama's Broken Heart." She showed her softer side, as well, with songs like "Over You," cowritten by husband Shelton about his older brother, who was killed in a car accident when Shelton was just a teenager.
With four hit records and just a little more than an hour on a county fair stage, it's hard to get everything in. But Lambert managed to squeeze in most of her biggest, attitude-filled hits just before the first fireworks started going off.
The stars will line up again Saturday and Sunday for two more grandstand concerts. For more information,
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Phoenix Jobs Corps is Hosting a Job Fair in Downtown Phoenix
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The Phoenix Jobs Corps Center will host an employment fair Sept. 30 in downtown Phoenix.
Twenty-five employers will be at the job fair including Bank of America, Safeway Markets, Frito-Lay, US Airways, State Farm Insurance, U-Haul International, Manpower and state departments of Economic Security and Environmental Quality.
The expo starts at 9 a.m. and takes places 518 S. 3rd Street (map).
The Jobs Corps helps younger workers find jobs, but this career event is open to the general public.
The tough labor situation in the Valley has resulted in large crowds at jobs fairs. In addition, employers have been seeing huge numbers of applications and resumes put in for available positions.
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Michael Hicks: Fiction-Directed Thought | WSB #49
I have a (true) thought that Sherlock Holmes lives on Baker Street. But what is this thought about? Is it about Sherlock Holmes? If so, is it about something that doesn't exist? Can we really have thoughts about non-existent objects? What makes those thoughts true or false, if there is no object for the thought's content to correspond to?
Philosopher Michael Hicks distinguishes fiction-directed thought from world-directed thought. A fiction-directed thought is knowingly about fiction; it is a kind of pretense. It is crucial that thoughts about fictional entities be fiction-directed. If if I think my "thought" about Sherlock Holmes is about a real person - in other words, if it is world-directed - then I don't have a thought at all, because the ostensive object of my thought does not exist. According to Hicks, world-directed thought is "environment dependent". It takes the intentional state and the object of the intentional state to make a thought. If the latter is missing, then there is no thought. Thoughts about fictional entities, as well as about hallucinations and other non-existent objects, must be fiction-directed in order to qualify as thoughts. Put another way, thought about fiction only successfully happens when we play a game of pretense set up by the author.
Be sure to listen to part 1 of this interview first.
If you're interested in the metaphysics of thought, I discuss higher-order thoughts in this interview with David Rosenthal.
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A few years ago, any mention of the word 'saving' and I would have groaned in disgust. Mostly because I was rubbish at it, I was in a bit of debt and I didn't see the point of having money sat in the bank doing nothing.
A lot has changed – and now that I am older I can definitely see the benefits of putting money away. I'll admit, I'm still not amazing at saving – however I have made a lot of progress!
Last year I opened up a Help To Buy ISA and I now put the maximum in each month (£200). It isn't anything groundbreaking, but it is reassuring to know that one day I will get a nice chunk from the government towards a property. I've set up the payment so that it goes out on the day I get paid – so I don't miss the money.
I am also quite good at budgeting when it comes to making big purchases – such as holidays or the MacBook Pro I recently bought. Rather than get myself into debt with high interest credit cards or store credit – I follow a few simple steps to make sure that I am able to save up the money quickly – and that I manage my finances well throughout the rest of the month.
Six tips to savings success:
Have a goal in mind for saving
When saving for a big purchase like a holiday – make a note of how much you think you will need to save. I include absolutely everything in my plans…such as flights, visas, hotels, attractions, transfers, getting around, food and spending money. I like to look at a 'worst case scenario' so that it is a bonus if I have money left over. Once I have my savings goal, I work out how much that will mean I need to save each month and then plan my budgeting around it.
Know what is going in and out
Probably the most important step, make sure you keep tabs of exactly how much money is coming in each month and how much is going out. I have a spreadsheet set up where I put in my salary and then all of my bills, ISA payments, subscriptions, hair appointments etc. I make sure I budget for all recurring costs so that I know exactly how much I have left to 'play with' each month. I then write a list of everything I have coming up that month, such as drinks with friends or date nights out. I put a rough figure next to each item on the list so I have an idea of how much will be coming out of my budget. I use this handy 'to-do' list pad to keep me organised.
Give yourself an 'allowance' each week
I've only recently started doing this, but when I know how much money I have left over each month, I divide it by four to give me an 'allowance' each week. On a Monday, I will go to the cash point and draw this money out and I know that this is all I will have to spend until the following Monday. It's a great way of keeping track of the little purchases that are so easily forgettable such as coffee and lunches. I know that once I run out of cash, I can't draw out any more for the rest of the week – and so far it's been a really effective way of managing my money and ensuring I don't dip into my savings.
Set up 'save the change' on your bank account
Some bank accounts have a 'save the change' option – where you are able to round up your purchases to the nearest pound and distribute the pennies into a savings account. It's a great way of building up some extra cash – and I don't touch it so it all goes towards my 'big purchase' fund. If your bank account doesn't support this – there are apps you can download to set this up.
Use a 'smash only' piggy bank
An oldie, but a goodie! Do you ever come home after a night out with lots of spare change from buying a round of drinks? Buy a 'smash only' piggy bank, like this one here, and whenever you have coins available put them in. This is even better if you can stick to £1 and £2 coins – although it takes more discipline! I used to use this method at uni and within a couple of months I had saved over £100 without really thinking about it.
Develop a minimalist way of thinking
I used to impulse buy all the time, especially clothes – and I ended up with a massive wardrobe but nothing to wear. A month ago, I had a go at creating a 'capsule wardrobe' and I haven't looked back. Now I no longer hunt for clothes as I know that I love every piece in my closet – and I only plan for seasonal changes. It also means I can budget for my wardrobe every quarter and invest in timeless pieces. When I go to buy anything now I ask myself 'do I really need this?' and 'how will this item give me value'? It seems a little dramatic, but it really helps me from splurging and keeps me on track with my savings goals.
So there we have it – my top tips for savings success! I am currently saving for a big holiday to New York and Canada in September and trying to spread the costs by booking various parts of the holiday month by month. Do you have any tips for saving? Let me know in the comments.


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It was just another summer in the town of Parish Green until certified "nerd" girl Fern Cohen witnesses a ten-year-old girl rip out a grown man's jugular with her teeth. Having nothing better to do with her summer besides hopelessly stalking an actor in the local summer stock and babysitting Seth, a boy desperately trying to get out of his impending Bar Mitzvah, Fern launches an investigation into the true nature of the freaky pale children who attend the mysterious theater camp on the hill even as those kids deal with problems of their own...
Musical numbers, gruesome vampire murders, and camp in every sense of the word- vampire summer camp has something for everyone, as long as everyone likes musical numbers, gruesome vampire murders, and/or camp in every sense of the word.
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After I finished the yellow daffodil doily of the previous post, I started another variegated purple doily, which, coincidentally, complements the violets that are now blooming.
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Friday, March 14, 2008
Daffodils and Doilies
It rains a lot in the Pacific Northwest, especially in the spring. Day after day of rain. Or gray clouds threatening to rain. Fortunately, it's also the time of year when daffodils bloom. (Moss also, but that's another story.)
The daffodils made me think that I needed another yellow doily (see February 19 post). I had enough yellow thread left for this, which could be a daffodil. Sort of.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Stork's Nest
I see no stork's nests on my rooftop or chimney, but one is in my scarf collection. It's Nancy Bush's Stork's Nest Scarf that was in the January/February issue of PieceWork magazine. The particulars:
- Stork's Nest Scarf by Nancy Bush
- Yarn: Misti Alpaca, 1 skein, in denim blue
- Needles: US4
- Finished size: 7 inches wide x 72 inches long
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Saturday, March 01, 2008
Waves, Shells and Peacocks
Every so often I decide to knit a doily with variegated thread, an idea that sends some people into spasm. I think that a good result is entirely likely if you match the thread and pattern properly. This one is Waves and Shells from Gloria Penning's "Knitted Heirloom Lace II." It's also design 5, Peacock, in Christine Duchrow's Leaflet 62.
The details:
The details:
- Thread: Clark's Big Ball, size 30
- Needles: 2.25mm
- Finished size: 13 inches in diameter
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- Published: 08 December 2015
State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D – Chicago Heights) released the following statement after voting in support of a proposal that will distribute state funds to a variety of programs and services that keep Illinoisans safe and protect seniors and working families:
"Yesterday's vote is a win for Illinois. It is a win for our communities that are preparing plans to keep our roads safe during winter weather. It is a win for domestic violence shelters that are struggling each and every day just to keep the doors open for victims in desperate need of care. And it is a win for seniors who need a little extra help paying their heating costs over the next several months. This win is only possible because everyone came to the table and worked together.
"While this week's vote is a step forward, we cannot lose sight of how much there is still to be accomplished. There are countless non-profit agencies struggling to care for the homeless, victims of rape and individuals suffering from mental illness. They are on the front lines of this budget impasse, and we cannot forget them. We must continue working together like we did today, putting aside our political differences and ideologies, and do what is best for everyone in this state."


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- ITV Report
Mother of 3 year old found guilty of cruelty
A mother has been found guilty of child cruelty to her daughter who died at the hands of her boyfriend.
Richard Green, 23, had already admitted the manslaughter of his three-year-old daughter, Lia Green, part way through the trial of both parents.
Today the girl's mother, Natalie Critchley, 21, was found guilty by the jury of child cruelty.
Both will be sentenced on May 24.
Lia was covered in bruises when her lifeless body was taken to hospital on August 30 last year from the family home in Norris Street, Preston.
She was later pronounced dead and a post-mortem found part of her bowel had been severed from the force of a blow inflicted on the youngster.
Her cause of death was given as a blunt force abdominal trauma injury, a pathologist concluded.
The trial at Preston Crown Court heard Critchley had began to see another man, the parent of a child where she worked as a nursery nurse.
She lied to Green, claiming to be at pole-dancing lessons, to carry on the affair, but he discovered what was going on in the weeks before Lia was killed, the court heard.
The prosecution told the jury Green "lost control" and inflicted the injury - and Critchley failed to get medical help in time - otherwise the girl may have survived.
Outside court Detective Superintendent Andy Murphy, from Lancashire Police, said:


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Summer time is fast approaching, and if it isn't already hot in your neck of the woods, chances are that's about to change very soon. There are some of us that can handle these higher temperatures just fine, but many others feel like they're melting during the summer months, and need any kind of relief they can get when the mercury starts to rise. Luckily for these hot-weather haters, most cars have functioning air conditioners that are able to provide a bit of respite on the drives to and from work and when running errands, but it's the other places that they spend a majority of their time, such as work and at home, where they most need relief from the heat.
But what options are out there for them to cool off with? Today, we are discussing two of the most effective and popular options: air conditioners and air coolers, aka swamp coolers, aka evaporative coolers, aka desert coolers. Each work with different technologies, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Also important to consider is what type of climate the machine will be used in, so whether you live in a place with dry heat, or moist heat (humidity), you're going to want to wipe the sweat from your eyes, and listen up so you can find the best machine possible to help cool down with. If you're more interested in how these machines work, then this intro course on engineering will let you know if this career path is right for you.
Cool Air vs. Conditioned Air – Which is Better?
It's a question for the ages: should I buy an air conditioner or an air cooler? We'll help you answer that question, and by the time you finish reading this article, you should have a pretty good idea of which one will work best not only for your temperature situation, but your financial one, as well. We'll break down the main characteristics of these machines, and compare them side-by-side.
- Technology
Let's start off by explaining how each of these machines work, without getting too technical, of course. Air conditioners work much like refrigerators, except without doors. Using coils that are filled with chemicals such as coolants and refrigerants, an air conditioner physically alters, or modifies the condition of (hence the name), the properties of the surrounding air, making it not only cooler, but less humid. Air coolers, on the other hand, have a much simpler design. Best employed in dry climates, the air cooler takes the surrounding warm, dry air, then passes it through cooling pads, which are saturated with water that's been pumped out of a reservoir in the machine. The hot air is cooled by the pads by evaporation, and the newly cooled air is blown out the other side by a fan.
- Cost
In terms of associated costs, the air cooler almost always come out on top. They run about the same cost when purchasing, though the cheapest air conditioners are usually cheaper than the cheapest air coolers. But after that, the air cooler requires much less money. They cost less to operate, to maintain, to fix, and to install, and they use up to 75% less electricity than air conditioners. If you'd like to figure out if you have the money for one of these life-saving machines, then check out this course on creating a budget that works, and this article on the best budgeting software.
- Air Quality
Like we said before, if you happen to live in a humid area, then you're going to have to opt for the air conditioner, because the cooler adds moisture to the air. Because air conditioners work best when doors and windows are closed, in addition to using inside air, rooms being cooled by an air conditioner tend to become stale, whereas air coolers use outside air, and as a result, circulate fresh air, and don't require windows and doors to be shut.
- Environmental Friendliness
We've already mentioned that air coolers use a significantly smaller amount of energy than air conditioners, but they are better for the environment in other ways, too. First off, while both machines put out carbon dioxide, the coolers emit much lower levels of the harmful gas compared to the AC. Though there are some ACs that run quietly, pretty much all types of air coolers put out very little noise pollution. If being "green" is important to you, then check out this course on energy economics and the environment to learn about the different aspects of our changing world.
- Other Pros and Cons
When it comes to mobility, both machines are neck and neck. They can both be easily moved and transported from room to room if necessary. A con of both types of machines has to do with water. First off, though actual water consumption is very small, air coolers need a steady supply of H20 to keep in the reservoir. On the other hand, air conditioners not only emit water in the form of condensation, but they also need a place to vent, so for both reasons, they need to be placed near, or in, a window.
Now that you know a little bit about these miraculous machines, it should be pretty obvious which one will work out for you as the summer months quickly approach. Unfortunately, those in the humid parts of the world don't have much of a choice, but those elsewhere can take their pick. If it gets just too darn hot for you in the Summer where you live, then pack your bags and head somewhere cooler, or to a different hemisphere, where it's the opposite season, and this course on traveling safely abroad will give you the confidence you might need to travel far away.


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3 Peaks, three mountains, 10,000 feet and 23 miles approximately…..walking!
This week sees the intrepid explorers from Anglian in their final preparations before they leave with their support crew of Stu Haysman, Dave McGee and Jeremy Graham, who will be driving the team between peaks for the start of the 3 Peak Challenge on Friday.
The climb includes the ascent and descent of
– Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales
– Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England
– Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland
For those of us not taking part it seems such a daunting task, but realisitically it is 24hours of excitement, anticipation, pain, and elation out of 8,760 hours in a year; not much really…….but hugely satisfying and exhilarating for those that complete the walk.
My first thought about their adventure was the aching feet, legs and tiredness, but also how they are going to keep the team spirit buoyant in the middle of the night when they are on the side of Scafell Pike and it is blowing a gale. After seeing the weather map this morning and the terrible wind and rain we are currently experiencing, we hope that it subsides and blows over before the team take to the hills.
The weather on the mountains can change quickly and can go from one seasonal extreme to another within minutes. Having reviewed the Met Office weather chart for the weekend we know that the "be aware and prepared" warnings will be heeded with trepidation by the team who will keep their eye on the local weather forecasts, always being aware of what they are heading out in to.
With all three mountains to be climbed in the allotted 24 hours, the mountains are not to be underestimated at any time of the year, but when the weather is just a little inclement it takes a lot more determination, planning and consideration.
Some of the members of the Anglian Team
For our team the training started a few months ago, with many individual hours in the gym, swimming, walking and as a team experiencing the hillsides in Derbyshire, for some walking and group bonding. It is as much of a personal challenge as it is a group challenge for those taking part, finding out where people's strengths and weaknesses lie. Helping each other through those dark moments when you really don't think you can walk another step.
For me the basics to the Challenge were:
Training: Ensuring that a suitable amount of training has been carried out to build up personal stamina and physical fitness.
The Route: The route is planned with a map and a compass being taken to guide while walking; making sure you know how to read them both. The biggest reason for people not completing the walk is that they get lost! Let people know your route, end destination and expected time of completion.
Preparation of Kit to take: In the rucksack would be carried the extra clothing to keep warm during bad weather and extra items to complete the walk in safety.
– Walking boots
– Spare clothes, socks, fleece, gloves, hat
– Waterproof and windproof coat and trousers
– Water bottle, energy snacks, head torch
– First aid kit
– Mobile phone
– Sun and chap cream for the face
– Sunglasses on a strap around your neck
– Camera
Being in the know, our team have trained together, laughed together and perhaps before the end of the walk will have cried together in their relief of completing the event. For them, failure is not an option!
Paul Kemmett on a practice climb in Scotland, just look at that view!
What ever the weather throws at them, it is in aid of a great cause, raising money for the charity Brain Tumour UK. If you would like to give your support to the team and help raise the total click this link to their JustGiving site.
However hard it seemed at the time, you will always remember what a fantastic experience and adventure you had. Recall how proud you felt from helping someone that could not do what you will have achieved!
Good Luck and Enjoy!


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Jim Pedley, Managing Editor
Jim Pedley is a veteran, award-winning sports journalist who has worked at, among other places, the Boston Globe, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Kansas City Star. He's a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
Articles by Jim Pedley
By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
There are a number of things about Sprint Cup road racing which should and will be debated for as long as NASCAR opts to run races at places like Infineon Raceway and Watkins Glen International.
Things like, should NASCAR continue to run races at those places? And should a road […]
By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
The Wood Brothers Racing team won't have a car in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Infineon Raceway, but they will have a crew.
The team has lent its over-the-wall gang to Boris Said, who will start ninth in the race driving the Ford Fusion of No Fear Racing.
"We spoke a few […]
By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
The reasoning of the day sounded unassailable: Build giant, mother-ship race tracks as close as possible to the major population centers of America. That is, bring the racing to the people, open the gates and be careful not to get an arm or a leg caught as the turnstiles spun […]
By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
Currently there are 34 oval-track races on the Sprint Cup schedule and just two road-course races.
Have you ever hit your head so hard, or eaten a sandwich made with mayo that was left out in the sun too long, that your mind began to ponder the question of: What if […]
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Hendrick Motorsports has always had this wonderful assortment of human parts and pieces.
It's had the type of faces which keep People Magazine in business. It's had the pit-box geniuses who have propelled crew chiefing – and even tire-changing – to a spectator sport. It's had the owner for whom every […]
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In today's Monday Morning Memo we find:
* It was a sight that few would have imagined a couple years ago: large chunks of empty grandstands at Michigan International Speedway on Sprint Cup race day. At Michigan, for gosh sakes, there in world capital of all things automobile. There, where the […]
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Joey Logano may have saved the life of the trophy which goes along with winning at Kentucky Speedway Saturday night when he passed Kyle Busch with 10 laps to go and then hung on for the Nationwide Series victory.
The victory was the second straight at Kentucky for Logano and in […]
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Brian Vickers insists that his team keeps getting closer and closer to having the kind of equipment which can win a race.
On Friday, he added another "closer".
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Out of 162 children admitted in the District Headquarter Hospital, 32 succumbed to the Japanese Encephalitis while 61 children died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and other reasons, said the Minister after holding a review meeting on the situation.
He said the situation is under control in the district.
He said 17 children are undergoing treatment at the District Headquarter Hospital in Malkangiri.
Out of them, six were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) while 11 were undergoing treatment in the Encephalitis ward, he added.
Amat said 180 villages in seven blocks of the district were affected by the vector-borne disease.
While the state government has distributed 15,000 Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets (ITMN), the Centre is yet to provide ITMN to the state for distribution among the people, said the Health Minister.
He said that vaccination against Japanese Encephalitis would begin in Malkangiri district by December.
The disease, which originates from pigs and spreads to humans, mostly children, through mosquitoes, surfaced in the district in September.
The Odisha unit of BJP on Tuesday hit out at the state government for denying security to Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during his visit to Maoist-infested Malkangiri district on Monday.
The party said it was a political conspiracy of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD).
"We visited the Japanese Encephalitis-affected villages without police security. The state government should have at least maintained the security protocol provided to the Union minister," said senior BJP leader K.V. Singhdeo.


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David Schwimmer has left 'Friends' behind him to direct his first film, a British comedy starring Simon Pegg. Will Lawrence finds out more
David Schwimmer spent most of this year in London, but he didn't go out and sample the nightlife. His friend, the British comedy actor and writer, Simon Pegg explains why: "You have no idea of the problems. We tried to go out a few times, but it's impossible to have a quiet night out, because you forget that David is just so famous."
Having starred in Friends - one of the most successful sitcoms of all time - as bumbling palaeontologist Ross Geller, Schwimmer is as recognisable as any major movie star. And while that notoriety is inhibiting his social activity, it is working wonders for his professional life.
"I'm often asked whether Friends has been an albatross," says Schwimmer, "or whether people only see me as 'Ross from Friends', but I don't ever think negatively about it. It's mostly journalists who suggest that. Really, that show has been a blessing - it's given me the financial freedom to choose the projects I want." And it just so happens that a host of those projects have been in the UK.
"That's true," accepts the 39-year-old New York-born actor-turned-director, standing on the rain-soaked set of his latest movie, Run, Fat Boy, Run, which is shot in and around Dalston in London.
"I did a play here [Some Girls at the Gielgud Theatre] for four months last summer, and we also shot Band of Brothers here, as well as two episodes of Friends. Then Big Nothing was done on the Isle of Man and in Wales, and now we're doing Run, Fat Boy, Run.
"You'd think I'd know the country really well now, but I've not had time to explore, because we're always working. I guess I get my kicks from work, and hanging out with Simon Pegg again; we have a real laugh on set."
Schwimmer and Pegg shared the screen in 2006's UK-based crime caper Big Nothing, which did exactly that at the box office: the £3 million movie took less than £85,000 on its opening weekend. The two actors formed a firm friendship, however, and when Schwimmer was considering which script to choose for his directorial debut, he leapt at the chance to team up with Pegg again.
"Three years ago, when Friends came to an end, I was looking for something to direct," he explains. "I read Run, Fat Boy, Run, signed on, and it got optioned by a British company who wanted to change the setting from New York to London. I was a bit apprehensive, until they suggested Simon Pegg. We'd just done Big Nothing, so I asked him to play the lead and to do a rewrite. Now we have what I think is a really funny movie."
A comedy set in London's East End, Run, Fat Boy, Run is, says Schwimmer, "about a man who surmounts terrible odds to win back the woman he loves". That man is Pegg's slovenly security guard, Dennis, a no-hoper who jilted his pregnant fiancée, Libby, at the altar. As the years pass and he bids to win her back, he is drawn into taking on his love rival, a high-flying American called Whit, by competing in a marathon.
Needless to say, Dennis is in no fit state for such an endeavour, and all sorts of high jinks ensue.
"I think Simon and I have a real shared sense of humour," says Schwimmer, "and that was important for a film like this. You can't edit a comedy performance; you can edit a scene so that it's funnier, but if you don't cast funny people it's really not going to be a funny work."
Whether audiences think Run, Fat Boy, Run is a funny work remains to be seen, but Schwimmer has fulfilled his pledge to cast funny people. Thandie Newton, who starred in The Pursuit of Happyness, conjures an endearing performance as Libby, while Hank Azaria, a regular contributor to The Simpsons (voicing Moe, Chief Wiggum and Apu, among others), plays the super-slick Whit.
"For me, the hardest thing was watching and not laughing," the director says. "I'd find some things so funny that I'd totally screw up a take because I was choking with laughter."
The movie is Schwimmer's debut as a film director. He had previously shot 12 episodes of Friends, as well as directing shows for Joey, which starred Friends co-star Matt LeBlanc, and the pilot for New Car Smell, a Fox series with Brooke Shields. But feature films, he concedes, are far more complex.
"TV is so different from film, it's scary. With sitcoms you have lots of rehearsals, four days of rewrites and after a week you've done a one-act play and then never see it again. But with a feature you shoot out of continuity, doing the last scene first, with only a couple of hours to get the one scene. It's much more daunting."
Schwimmer also hopes to continue working in front of the camera as well as behind it. "Acting and directing are both rewarding, but in very different ways," he says.
"Directing is like having a relationship with someone - you have to really give it a year and then see what happens."
This willingness to commit so much time to projects has, notes Schwimmer, hindered his ability to form relationships of his own.
"I look at friends, people like Courteney Cox, and see how happy they are, sure - but I've just put work first."
He stops and laughs.
"Hmm, and now I have no wife and no family."
- 'Run, Fat Boy, Run' is released next Fri.


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Today's draw is pretty in-your-face badass, and it's calling on all of us to be that way too. In this deck by Raven Kaldera, the High Priestess is not a remote mystic, not a tidy and somewhat antiseptic visionary. She is Angrboda, bloody wise woman of the Iron Woods who is a chief and a leader of leaders in her own right and a shamanic magic worker who knows where all the bodies are buried (probably because she put them there). She is power and responsibility, taking control of one's own magic and one's own destiny. The rune in today's draw is Calc reversed, and the charms are The Wishing Well, The Man, and The Baby Carriage. Calc, the Wishing Well, and the Baby Carriage are all tipped over, spilling out their contents and emptying onto the ground. Time to let go of wishful thinking and get real. Time to put aside childish things and grow up. Time to take action in your life and take responsibility for your choices. Face your demons. Face your fears. Face your insecurities. Own your magic and your shit both. Stop wishing and start doing.
Raven Kaldera
Daily Draw: 4 of Swords (The Volva)
Today's draw is intense and powerful: the 4 of Swords (in The Giants' Tarot by Raven Kaldera) depicts the story of Odin going into the land of the dead to consult The Volva to discover how to stop Ragnarok. The Volva is angry at being disturbed, and the lesson is to be careful what and who you raise in your quest for answers that might not actually serve you. The rune for today is Eihwaz, and the charms are The Skull, The Book, The Scales, and The Peace Symbol—all of which are reflecting the wisdom of the card in a really powerful way. There isn't much I can add here (and I'm actually still vibing from it and sifting it out). Be wise about the questions you're asking, and be prepared to sit in silent contemplation of the question rather than going in mad pursuit of the answers. Some answers are not meant for us at this time. When you do go in search of answers, you will be crossing borders and boundaries into places that have their own rules and laws, so be careful. Proceed from a place of humility, or better yet, leave the question in peace and just wait.
Daily Draw: King of Swords (Thrym)
Today's draw is the King of Swords (Thrym) with the rune Perthro, the Lenormand cards The Birds and The Child, and the charms The Plate, The Handcuffs, and The Other. Watch your speech today, my friends. Keep it necessary and clear, and avoid gossip and chatter because those things will get you into trouble whether you know it or not. Your sources of nourishment right now are deep and old–feed yourself well, with good material and elements that are rich and foundational (in other words, no crap TV, no tabloids, no fast food). This is a long-term process you're going through, so respect it and respect yourself by letting yourself go deep today. (Decks are The Giants' Tarot by Raven Kaldera and The Revolutionary Lenormand by Carrie Paris and Roz Foster. Runes are my own, and charms are my own and Carrie's Magpie Oracle II.)
Daily Draw: The Fool (Ymir)
Today's draw is Ymir, The Fool; charms are The Letter, The Lantern, and The Owl, and the rune is Os, rune of the God-Voice. Today is a day to clear your mind. Let yourself be the beginner, the student. Don't rely on your own wisdom, because it's not going to be sufficient today. Be taught by The Silence that is the Divine, however that manifests for you. Practice saying, "I don't know. Let me think about that and get back to you." Read good books and if you are a praying or meditating person, pray or meditate.
Daily Draw: 6 of Swords (Bergelmir)
Today's draw is the 6 of Swords (the Frost Giant Bergelmir) and The Hand, The Keys, The Star, and The Sun And Moon. It is or it soon will be time to move on, and you can take some amount of control over how and when you go and where you end up. Do not give up hope and allow yourself to be driven by the tides. Wake up, shake it off, get to the helm, and steer. These are loving directions, not somebody yelling at you. Still, if it helps to think of them coming from your Inner Drill Sargeant, roll with it. Anything to get you moving. Don't be afraid of the dark, my dears. Be afraid of drowning in the dark.
Daily Draw: Knight of Wands (REV), Daeg
Today's draw is the Knight of Wands reversed, Daeg, the half-elf half-giant herald of the Day. The charm that fell with this draw is The Mirror. Slow down, people. Do not go wildly today, nor make any decisions quickly. Take your time to think things through. Look hard at what people say and at how you respond. Watch yourself, and pay attention to how your emotions are being played. Be your real self, and be careful of commitments. Day has not broken yet.
Daily Draw: VI The Lovers (REV) Loki, Angrboda, and Sigyn
(The Lovers reversed with Loki, Angrboda, and Sigyn from The Giants' Tarot by Raven Kaldera; also featuring the rune Laguz and The Noose, The Broom, and The Barbell charms) Today's draw is about balance, flow, and directing your energy at the wrong targets. Don't be too sweet, too kind, too forgiving. Don't be afraid to call people out on their shit. Just make sure your wrath, your energy, your power, your sexual desires are all directed properly and not at false things. And if you can't, go work it out. Seriously, taking it out on the gym is so much more advisable than taking it out on the wrong person. We're all in this together, and even if you're alone, you're not alone. Ponder that for a bit.


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What is performance testing?
Performance testing is the test that measures the speed in which the system under test completes processing tasks.
People often use the statement "No Risk, No Test". For the performance of IT systems, the "No Risk" situation simply doesn't exist anymore. Performance optimization is critical when the user-experience in even the most trivial system can be impacted by bad performance. While most people will happily minimize their interaction with IT systems to a minimum the following "typical" working day will be familiar to a lot of people:
Checking traffic reports or public transport time tables prior to leaving the home
Checking work or personal e-mail and social media on the way to work or school (only when traveling via public transport of course)
Logging onto the network at work or school
Multiple activities involving either centralized applications or communicating with colleagues over the network
A repeat of the mornings work activities with possibly extra work in finalizing specific tasks and delivering them to other persons in the organization.
Looking for information on anything from TV schedules to possible restaurant of movie choices for going out.
Now first imagine performance delays in one or more of the actions described, as an end-user you might start looking for alternative services. As more technology is integrating in all aspects of our professional and personal life (i.e., cloud-based computing, mobile solutions and the Internet of Things) performance aspects of those services become even more important.
People Involved
The following people will be involved in any performance test related activities:
- End-users:
- either by stating requirements on performance or by being involved in clarifying and fixing performance issues
- Design:
- design based on customer expectations, including expected growth in the number of users or intensity of usage
- Develop:
- create systems using best practices suitable for the type of application, expected usage and available infrastructure
- Test & QA:
- support all other participants in defining and verifying performance goals
- Operations:
- maintaining and improving the delivered solution
Performance testing is a part of the development cycle through a number of test varieties or supporting activities. All those activities share a planning, execution and reporting phase with the following type of artifacts being delivered:
|Performance test planning
|Analysis of design, product or requirements
|Task reporting
Input/requirements for later activities
Success Factors
- SMART requirements:
- Requirements include benchmarks, best practices and end-user expectations.
- Plan/Design/Execute/Evaluate:
- Maintain focus on specified business scenarios until all possible bottlenecks in performance are identified and if possible resolved.
- Technical skills:
- Involve all supporting roles in planning, execution and evaluation. The performance tester can't have in-depth knowledge of all systems and infrastructure involved.
- Infrastructure availability:
- A production-like environment is ideal but if that's not achievable know where the limitations of your test environment are and how they may affect your test results.
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Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday commemorating the day that the Buddha achieved enlightenment, which is translated as Bodhi in Sanskrit or Pali. Bodhi Day is always celebrated on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month, this is what is believed was the day that Siddhartha Gautama while sitting under the Bodhi tree became the Buddha. Sid, who was born in a very noble and privileged Hindu family, left his material comforts in the search for answers to the problem of suffering, specifically old age, sickness and death. He thus sought bodhi through meditation, self-mortification, and practicing other austerities.
After several years of intense practice, he realized that bodhi was to be found through meditation, but through a Middle Way, away from the extremes of self-mortification and self-indulgence. The story goes that he meditated in Bodh Gaya (I am sure that you have all heard of the famous Bodhi Tree that is supposed to have been grown from an original branch of the tree that rested atop of the Buddha, it is one of the main pilgrimage sites for Buddhists from all over the world) under a peepal tree (a species of Banyan fig), now famously known as the Bodhi tree, and resolved to continue meditating until he achieved bodhi (enlightenment). It is believed that after 49 days of continuous meditation, Gautama achieved bodhi (enlightenment) at the age of 35. Since then he was known as the Buddha ('enlightened one'). In other words, he kicked Mara's ass and was freed from the shackles of suffering.
In Buddhism, Māra is the demon that tempted Siddhartha Gautama by trying to seduce him with the vision of beautiful women who, in various legends, are often said to be Mara's daughters. In Buddhist cosmology, Mara personifies unwholesome impulses, unskilfulness, the "death" of the spiritual life. He is a tempter, distracting humans from practicing the spiritual life by making the mundane alluring or the negative seem positive. We have all wrestled with Mara at one point in our lives, I know that I do it on a daily basis, I just keep working on not giving Mara too much power in my life and how I act within the world. I am sure that everyone that has attempted to sit and meditate has tasted the allure of what Mara has thrown at them, the important part and what I try to do every time is simply to say "I see you Mara" and keep on keeping on.
People usually celebrate and commemorate this day with meditation, studying the Dharma, chanting sutras (Buddhist texts) or by doing kind acts towards others. I find that all these activities are all great ways to commemorate this moment, I also find that it is a great time to reflect on what has brought us to this practice and what keeps us going on this path… So why not take some time today to sit and meditate on our practice and how we are progressing on the path. I know that I like to check in on my practice at least once a year and I can't think of a better time than now. So take a moment to reflect and renew your effort towards your practice and the path that you have chosen, if you do not practice meditation or the dharma, there isn't a better time than now to start!


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Getting injured at work raises many questions for an employee. You may wonder if filing for Workers' Compensation is your only option, or if a personal injury claim might be possible. Deciding which to pursue can best be answered by a Richmond Workers' Compensation lawyer.
First it's important to understand what Workers' Compensation is. When you sign on to work for an employer that provides Workers' Compensation, you're essentially agreeing to not sue the employer for any accidents you may have while on the clock for them, regardless of who was at fault. So, there are times when you can file a personal injury claim but not for Worker's Compensation.
There are other times, however, when you may have grounds to file both a personal injury claim in addition to filing for Workers' Compensation. That means that two different cases may be appropriate for the same accident.
While you can't sue your employer, you may be able to sue another party who caused or contributed to your accident. For example, it may be possible to sue the manufacturer of a piece of equipment that failed and caused your fall.
Workers' Compensation differs a great deal from personal injury claims. It's wise to speak with professionals with experience in the area of law you need if you suffered a serious injury on the job. The Injured Workers Law Firm will be able to advise you on your best course of action. Call today for a free consultation to learn more about how we can help you. You can even read our eBook for free first, The Ultimate Guide to Workers' Compensation in Virginia.


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A stark objection from Canada's top banking regulator to a key plank in the overhaul of the U.S. banking system is just the public culmination of a flurry of behind-the-scenes discussions involving the Bank of Canada and the Department of Finance.
Sources say discussions took place shortly before Christmas when industry concerns about the Volcker Rule — a key component of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform act — were communicated to regulatory and government officials including Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of Canada.
The Volcker Rule is a highly controversial post-crisis reform aimed at limiting trading banks can do on their own behalf and through relationships with hedge funds and private-equity groups. Critics say it will squeeze liquidity out of the Canadian bond market. Sweeping global compliance requirements created by what amounts to "extra-territorial" regulation are expected to drive up costs at Canadian banks.
This opposition touches on areas of concern for Canada's central bank, finance department and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), which oversees the safety and stability of the country's banks.
The discussions in December led to a cascade of letters to U.S. authorities including the Department of the Treasury and the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System. A standout among them was a letter from OSFI Superintendent Julie Dickson, which warned that the Volcker Rule restrictions could undermine the financial condition and stability of banks outside the U.S. by interfering with crucial funding and market-making activities.
"OSFI is concerned that the draft regulations may have the unintended consequence of significantly impeding Canadian and other foreign financial institutions' ability to manage their risks in a cost-effective manner, which could give rise to prudential concerns in Canada and abroad," Ms. Dickson wrote in the letter.
Some industry sources expressed surprise that a prudential regulator such as OSFI would take the position in a public forum, rather than communicate it privately.
But Terry Campbell, president of the Canadian Bankers Association, said the industry group is pleased the regulator stepped up and hopes other senior officials will do the same.
"We have made our concerns known to … federal Finance [representatives] and the Bank of Canada and we hope they share our concerns," Mr. Campbell said in an interview Thursday. "Our hope would be that other bodies of the federal government can make their concerns known to U.S. authorities, but that will be a decision they will have to make."
If the federal Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, were to step up, it would not be the first time he has waded in on an issue involving the reach of the U.S. government. Last fall, Mr. Flaherty penned a letter for publication in major American newspapers in which he criticized a crackdown on tax evasion by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, saying it had "far-reaching extraterritorial implications" and "would turn Canadian banks into extensions of the IRS."
With or without such political allies, Mr. Campbell said the Canadian Bankers Association will continue to press its case with government and regulatory authorities in both the U.S. and Canada.
In a preliminary letter of its own, the bankers' association said the extensive Volcker requirements could undermine the "competitiveness and efficiency" of Canada's financial institutions and markets and have "a significant and negative impact on the liquidity of Canadian government and corporate debt."
Sources say at least one of Canada's largest five banks will be represented when the U.S. House Financial Services Committee convenes later this month to debate the Volcker Rule.
The Rule, which is intended to go into effect in July with a two-year phase-in period, has already drawn sharp criticism from U.S. banks that fear their profits will be crimped. International financial institutions are expected to voice objections similar to those expressed in Canada when the Institute of International Bankers submits a letter to U.S. authorities in the coming days.
There has already been some headway made, with U.S. market authorities agreeing to extend an initial 90-day comment period through mid-February.


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Hi everyone, my apologies for the long Haitus… Thank you for all your patience and sharing your amazing feedback and love bits:o)
We live in interesting times with many challenges. Parenting too can be very difficult considering the factors be it environmental, economic, family structures, relatives, schools, stereotypes, prejudice just to name a few. This require parents to become even more involved in their children's lives, realizing that the VALUES you instill in your children are VALUES instilled in someones future wife, husband, father, mother, grandmother, grandfather… you get the drift… DO YOUR BEST to raise the next generation of leaders that reflect the future you want to see, hopefully one that is respectful, kind, mindful, innovative, solution oriented, progressive, loving and free of gender bias. If this happens we might just live to see the #globalgoals actualized by 2030, after all "charity begins at home"
Enjoy the show we did on parenting in the 21st century…. eat the meat and throw away the bones:o)
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Winners of the VSA Playwright Discovery Award Program
2006 VSA Playwright Discovery Award Biography
Jonathan Mayer
Jonathan Mayer (Playwright), Jonathan Mayer, 18, is from Longwood, Florida and is currently a freshman at Harvard University. A writer of one-act plays, short films, and full-length screenplays, he began writing at the age of 14. While a student in high school, Mayer worked with the International Thespian Society and the Orlando Repertory Theatre as both an actor and director. His honors include being selected as a National Merit Finalist, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and a Stanford University QuestBridge Finalist. At the age of six, Mayer was diagnosed with acute asthma.


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The Stages of MesotheliomaThere are several different systems that can be used for staging malignant mesothelioma, which explain how advanced the cancer is. Mesothelioma is usually diagnosed in a later stage.
Malignant mesothelioma is a very rare type of cancer. It strikes the lining of many organs in the body, but about 75 percent of the time, it's found in the lining of the lungs. Mesothelioma is usually caused by exposure to asbestos, and typically causes symptoms like coughing and shortness of breath. Once a diagnosis is made, a doctor will "stage" the cancer. Staging tells how advanced the cancer is, and how treatment should proceed.
Mesothelioma: Cancer Staging Systems
Most types of cancer are staged using similar criteria, which designate how far the cancer has spread. Staging also takes into account how big the tumors are, how many there are, where they are located, and what types of cancer cells are present.
One common staging system for mesothelioma is called the Butchart System, which bases stages on the size and location of the primary tumor. Another system that is rarely used bases the stages on how easily the tumor can be surgically removed, and if the lymph nodes are affected. This is called the Brigham System.
One of the most comprehensive staging methods considers three factors: the tumor, the involvement of lymph nodes, and the presence of any metastases. This is called the TNM staging system.
Mesothelioma: Stages of Mesothelioma
In general, cancer can be referred to as either localized, meaning it's only in the tissues in the area where it started; or advanced, meaning the cancer has spread to organs and areas throughout the body.
More specifically, using the TNM system, malignant mesotheliomas fall into one of the following stages:
- Stage I. In this stage of malignant mesothelioma, the cancer is still early and not very advanced. The cancerous cells are only found in the pleural membranes lining the chest wall or the diaphragm on one side of the body. At this stage, there is no cancer affecting the lymph nodes or other organs in the body. Mesothelioma is very rarely diagnosed in this stage because the warning signs are often not obvious.
- Stage II. This stage means that in addition to involving the pleural membrane of the chest wall, the cancer has spread to the pleura lining of the lung on the same side, or into the lung or diaphragm itself. The lymph nodes in the area are not involved.
- Stage III. The cancer may now affect the pleura of the chest wall, the pleura of the diaphragm or lung, and the actual lung. At this stage, the cancer may have also spread deeper into the chest wall, or into the outer membranes lining the heart. By stage III, mesothelioma often affects the lymph nodes, but not organs elsewhere in the body.
- Stage IV. Size, location, and number of tumors can be in various combinations in stage IV malignant mesothelioma. At this stage, the cancer has spread more deeply into the layers of the chest wall, perhaps even into the muscles and ribs. It can penetrate the diaphragm, organs inside the mediastinum (area between the lungs that contains the heart, esophagus, and lymph nodes), the spine, and perhaps the pleural lining across the entire chest. Mesothelioma cells may even affect the heart muscle at this stage. It often involves the pleural lining on both sides of the chest. The tumor can be small or large, and cells may have spread to lymph nodes, organs, and sites more distantly throughout the body.
As with any cancer, the earlier mesothelioma is diagnosed, the better the prognosis and treatment options. There can be a different prognosis and treatment plan depending on the variations of tumor spread within each stage. A doctor should give a clear explanation of the factors used to designate the stage, and be clear about what parts of the body are being affected — and how the cancer can be treated.


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On November 14-15, teams of librarians and administrators from 32 research universities from the Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA) met at Lied Library for a symposium exploring how GWLA libraries are impacting student learning on their campuses. The two-day event was keynoted by Dean of Libraries, Patricia Iannuzzi, and UNLV's Director of General Education, Dr. Chris Heavey. Approximately 100 attendees participated in sessions on learning assessment, campus collaborations and partnerships, and research demonstrating academic libraries' impact on student learning. Another trio of UNLV librarians offered a well-attended workshop on "Curriculum Mapping to Integrate and Communicate Information Literacy Learning" (Fabbi, Rinto, and Fawley). The UNLV Libraries—with their emphasis on the educational role of libraries—have provided strong leadership to GWLA member institutions in the area of student learning.
Erin Rinto presenting part of "Curriculum Mapping to Integrate and Communicate Information Literacy Learning."


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Which Is Andy Serkis' Best Motion Capture Character?
20th Century Fox Film via Everett Collection
There are many actors who routinely give wonderful, memorable performances, but there's only one who manages to do it even when his face doesn't appear onscreen. That man is Andy Serkis, Hollywood's foremost motion capture actor, the rare talent that can bring just as much life to a Tolkien creature or a hyper-intelligent ape as he can another human being. Since the first installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy hit theaters in 2001, Serkis has been the movie industry's go-to guy for animating everything from monkeys to sailors to Gollums, and his consistently excellent performances each time kicked off a campaign to have motion capture work recognized by the Academy Awards. With Serkis set to return to the big screen (in simian form) as Caesar in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes on Friday, we've decided to take a look at some of the actor's most memorably mo-cap characters in order to determine which one comes out on top in the great battle for supremacy.
Films: Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Species: Chimpanzee
Trademarks: Being an incredibly intelligent ape
Special Skills: High intelligence, the ability to speak, the wisdom and power to rule over a colony of apes, proficiency in horse-riding and shooting
Allies: James Franco and Frieda Pinto in Rise of the Planet of the Apes; Jason Clarke and Keri Russell in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Enemies: Draco Malfoy and Commissioner Gordon
Greatest Dream: A world where apes and humans can live in peace, minus cages
Secret Weapon: He's a hyper-intelligent ape that can speak to people; he doesn't need a secret weapon
Signature Move: A barrage of fists to the head
Paramount Pictures via Everett Collection
Captain Haddock
Film: The Adventures of Tintin
Species: Human
Trademarks: Beard, pipe, captain's hat, permanently grumpy expression
Special Skills: A talent for holding his liquor, a colorful vocabulary, a gift for sarcasm and wisecracks, the ability to tune out chaos and revel in blissful ignorance, unfailing loyalty
Allies: Tintin and Snowy
Enemies: Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine
Greatest Dream: To regain command of his ship, but more immediately, some more rum
Secret Weapon: He's at his best when he's drunk, which is the polar opposite of every other person ever
Signature Move: He's more of a trash-talker than a proper fighter
Universal Pictures via Everett Collection
King Kong
Film: Kingof course
Species: Gorilla
Trademarks: He's a 25-foot-tall gorilla. That's pretty unique.
Special Skills: incredible strength, a sense of self-preservation, the ability to make audiences sympathize and even shed a tear over a monstrous simian
Allies: Ann Darrow, with whom he falls in love, and Lumpy the Cook, who tells the crew to leave King Kong alone (or else)
Enemies: Carl Denham, fighter planes
Greatest Dream: To live happily in his jungle with Ann
Secret Weapon: The willingness to sacrifice himself for the people he loves and an incredible resistance to tranquilizers (seriously, it took them forever to knock him out)
Signature Move: A giant, sweeping side-swipe and roar combination
Warner Bros. Pictures via Everett Collection
Films: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies
Species: Technically, he was once a Hobbit, but now he's mostly a species unto himself
Trademarks: Hunched, bony body, six teeth, a lack of hair, that weird snarling noise he always makes
Special Skills: Riddle solving, hunting and fishing, deboning fish, finding ways to amuse himself after spending centuries in the same cave
Allies: Whichever part of himself he's currently talking to
Enemies: Anyone who wants the precious… and whichever part of himself he's currently talking to
Greatest Dream: To once again possess the precious so that they may live together in his cave until the end of their days
Secret Weapon: He'll lure you in by appearing nice, and then turn out to be straight up terrifying; also, he's so mentally unstable and unpredictable, only half of him knows what he's going to do at any given moment
Signature Move: Gollum's totally a biter
So Who Wins?
Captain Haddock is generally too drunk to get involved in a fight, so he's out, as is King Kong, unless his life or Ann's life is being threatened. That leaves Caesar and Gollum left to fight it out. While Caesar is smarter and more likely to have both a carefully, thought-out strategy and an army on call, Gollum is just insane and unpredictable enough to take Caesar out. We're going to have to go with the creature formerly known as Smeagol on this one.


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In 2015 Alderney Wildlife Trust started an exciting project to help give us an amazing insight into the lives of our Northern Gannets, T.A.G. - Track a Gannet. We fitted miniature GPS tracking devices that use the mobile phone network to transmit the positions of the Gannets, monitoring their daily movements.
Alderney's Northern Gannet colonies are the second most southerly in the world and support around 1% of the species' population. With seven offshore wind farm sites proposed within the English Channel and with the possibility of tidal turbines being deployed in Alderney's waters, it is more important than ever for us to understand where these magnificent birds are feeding. The information gained from the tags gave an unprecedented picture of the Gannets' life-cycle, feeding habits and the likelihood of their interaction with potential offshore windfarms and tidal developments.
To do this the Trust raises funds every year to purchase state-of-the-art experimental miniaturised GPS tracking devices which were placed on the birds' tail feathers by a team of scientists from the British Trust for Ornithology, Liverpool University and the Wildlife Trust. The tags last up to two months, which is ideal as we do not want these devices permanently attached to the birds.
Gannets can fly several hundred kilometres in a single foraging trip. In 2015 the maximum distance we recorded for a single trip was over 800km - that's past Canterbury, and this was dwarfed by Cosmo's trip in 2016, almost to Norway and back in under a week. This is a round trip of over 1700km and a new record for the species!
All the tracks were presented live on an online interactive map. Each Gannet tagged can be individually viewed online, displaying details about the Gannet and its sponsors.
We are working alongside the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), the UKs leading bird science organisation, who are experts in tracking wildlife and this project is run in a similar format to their Cuckoo Project. The data will also feed into the project run by the University of Liverpool together with AWT, BTO and ACRE which is looking at the potential impacts of renewable energy for Alderney's important seabird colonies.
This is a very exciting project but we cannot learn more about these iconic birds without your help!
For information on how to sponsor a gannet please click here or email email@example.com
Thank you to all our T.A.G. sponsors, we couldn't do it without you!
Did you know?
- They feed on shoaling fish such as herring and mackerel
- They capture prey by plunge diving and have a diving depth of around 22m
- The average life span of a Northern Gannet is about 17 years but the record for the oldest is 37 years.
- Gannets are the largest European seabird weighing on average 3kg with a wing span up to 190cm!.
- They are Alderneys longest staying migratory bird arriving from February and leaving in October
- Gannets can reach 100km/h when plunge diving for prey!
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Chapter: Volume 1 - Chapter 1
Characters: Paliax
Location: The Void
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This page was super fun to draw. I don't get to draw flames nearly as often as I should. This page should get you really excited about Chapter Two. You'll learn more about the Sun-Men then. Most certainly.
Also, I've just released a mini-comic digitally! It's only $1 and it's super cool. It's about an elevator, and a coffee plunger. There's even a couple of super weird dudes with phobias and junk. You can find it at the store.


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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Our Waitress Scored a D
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My husband and I have had similar experiences. I usually order only water because the mark up on soft drinks is tremendous. I do not know the age of the sever,but most young people are used to being served not serving. Servers are not paid minimium wage. They depend on tips. I tip even when the service is bad. If I think the service is extremely poor ,I tell the server. Nowadays everyone needs a job.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm with you on the water most of the time. And the server was young but not a kid - probably mid-twenties.Delete
Another reason I don't eat out often. When I do, the service is always much better than you experienced. It made for a good story, though. :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Usually my restaurant experiences are better than this one, but I guess every one can't be great. Maybe our waitress just had a bad day...Delete
You were very kind to tip her at all. I hope her attitude or she finds another line of work, perhaps something not dealing with people.ReplyDeleteReplies
Good point - she might excel at a minimal people-contact job.Delete
Sometimes I wonder if servers think those of us who order water are cheapskates and low tippers? We almost always order water for health reasons, but we try to be generous tippers, especially if the food and service are decent. I always leave a tip, but when a server does a poor job, I leave less. This morning on the Today Show, this subject came up, and they recommended talking to the manager when you have a bad experience. Have to admit, I've never done that.ReplyDeleteReplies
I guess we could have spoken to the manager, but my guess is our comment to the other waitress and our waitress' poor attitude was noted by other employees.Delete
Good for you ... laugh it off and give her the tip. You don't know what was going on in her life; clearly it's not a good day for her.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2016 at 3:49 PM
Food servers have a very hard time. All my children and most of my grandchildren have waited tables. Unfortunately, no matter how the managers or cooks screw up, or how demanding customers are, the server gets it in the neck. She probably was rushed off her feet and her understandable lapses which led to your disapproval will no doubt be taken from her meagre income. To short her tip only punishes her more.ReplyDelete
If she was young, she was probably a kid working a summer job. If she was older she probably had aching feet as well as other issues.
We have learned the hard way to tip generously with very rare exceptions. Its called kindness.


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Employment Law - Age Discrimination
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Julie is a 58 year old engineer of Asian decent. She has mentioned to several co-workers that she may retire in December. Julie is next in line for training which would prepare her for a promotion. The training is scheduled for October. Julie's supervisor, John over hears a group of employees discussing Julie's possible retirement and decides to schedule another employee for the training. John approaches Jack, a 25 year old white male employee, and informs Jack that he will be attending the training. John tells Jack that although Julie is next in line for the training and promotion, sending her to the training would be a waste of time because she is close to retirement and most employees have a difficult time understanding her English. Julie learns that she will not be attending the training and she complains to her supervisor, who tells her he can select any employee he chooses.
1. Does Julie have any claims that she can assert against her employer? If so, what are they?
2. What laws, if any would afford protection to Julie?
Solution Summary
Based on the scenario, this question responds to these questions: Does Julie have any claims that she can assert against her employer? If so, what are they? What laws, if any would afford protection to Julie? References are provided.


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