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Should you find yourself in terminal "B" at the Newark New Jersey airport, look up. Those aren't just new lights. They're SMART SURVEILLANCE LIGHTS -- a sophisticated array of LED fixtures with built-in sensors and cameras connected over a wireless network. They monitor security and the flow of foot traffic.
There's that magic buzz word being touted by private companies & our govt. 'SECURITY'!
We have to spy on everything you do for your SAFETY, this is utter nonsense and complete B.S.
In March of 2014 I reported on how Big Brother is using streetlamps to spy on you.
"Newark's primarily interested in energy saving," said Hugh Martin, president of Sensity, the Silicon Valley company that developed the smart lights at Newark and also a parking garage in San Jose.
"This week we saved $3,500 -- over $182,000 a year, in energy saved just from this," Martin said.
Saving money isn't the only reason the bulbs are in the spotlight.
"There's a motion sensor in each individual light," he said.
Across the globe, cities are phasing out old, energy-wasting incandescent and sodium bulbs and replacing them with LEDs, which can act as a power hub that can be tailored for high-tech surveillance add-ons.
Authorities in New York City announced last year that they would be replacing the city's 250,000 street lights with new LEDs by 2017, although it is not known how many of these will feature "smart" technology.
In 2013 Spying street lights that record video & audio were installed at the Mercedes Superdome & in Vegas.
There are about 4 billion outside lights in the world today. Imagine all of those lights connected in one global spying network!
A building in Silicon Valley is one of the few places in the country where a smart light network has been installed. They're used primarily for security. The 40 lampposts in the parking lot holds 83 LED lights, and they're connected to seven cameras in a seamless grid that tracks and records people's moves.
"We do use the license plate recognition, and we also can detect people," said Kevin Kirk, chief engineer for the Shorenstein Company, which owns the building.
The company plans to install smart lights at its properties across the country.
"Everything goes up into the cloud, so we can access everything from anywhere. The future is limitless for this technology," Kirk said.
Martin said there is no end to the kind of information you could gather.
And therein lies a problem. In the future, the smart network could track everyplace we go, everything we buy, everything we do, all the time.
"Wouldn't at least the parents of kids at a school feel better if they knew there was an analytic that looked for objects that could be guns on people that are coming into the school? Wouldn't that be a good thing," Martin said.
"We're all both benefiting and at risk from this," said Dr. Linton Wells, who is with the National Defense University in Washington.
Exactly how do "we" benefit from being spied on? Unless you're referring to the DHS surveillance grants that police are benefiting from or private corporations that are profiting by selling spyware?
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"NetSense is ideal for both parking lots and parking garages. Enhance safety with long-lasting, always-on LEDs that cast light into the darkest reaches of a parking area and that can be controlled to improve visibility for drivers and pedestrians. Using motion sensors in conjunction with video and license plate recognition software, NetSense can improve parking efficiency by alerting drivers or parking operators to the location of empty parking spaces; directing drivers to available parking; counting vehicles and tracking their movement; enforcing permit parking regulations; automating payment of parking fees; setting optimal parking policies; and helping with the overall flow of parking operations."
"Adding surveillance cameras to NetSense is a way to create networked security systems that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive. Analytics enabled at the network edge (i.e., as part of the devices installed on the same poles as the LED luminaires) or as part of a local-area network provide security staff with real-time situational awareness, delivering the right information at the right time regarding suspicious or threatening activities. These networked systems can provide real-time alerts about unauthorized activity or movement in a parking garage, at a facility perimeter, in a crowded transport station or sporting event, or at entry/exit points. Integration of security cameras with lights can be set to trigger specific actions—such as strobing the lights or sending alerts to security or police officers—to prevent or respond to security incidents."
"By embedding networking technology and sensors within LED luminaires themselves, Sensity uses energy-efficient LED lighting as the foundation for its turnkey NetSense platform, the first Light Sensory Network implementation. By working closely with developers of software applications and services that run on the NetSense platform, Sensity enables facility and municipal lighting owners to link energy efficiency and cost savings to the improvement of business goals as diverse as public safety, parking control, asset management, and retail analytics."
For more info. go to the Sensity Systems website.
Another company that uses streetlights to spy on us is called Illuminating Concepts.
Their press release section details a disturbing list of numerous cities & venues that are using streetlights to spy on us.
They also have an innovation section that shows the many different designs used to hide their surveillance software in streetlights & fixtures.
Their 'procurement' section shows casinos & nightclubs that use their spying lamps, no word on if they've installed hidden microphones.
The 'smart' street lights can also act as surveillance cameras, make loudspeaker security announcements (See Something, Say Something), as well as track "RFID equipped staff," which could be any of us given the increasing amount of clothing and products which are RFID tagged.
The Intellistreets system comprises of a wireless digital infrastructure that allows street lights to be controlled remotely by means of a ubiquitous wi-fi link and a miniature computer housed inside each street light, allowing for "security, energy management, data harvesting and digital media," according to the Illuminating Concepts website.
According to the company's You Tube video of the concept, the primary capabilities of the devices include "energy conservation, homeland security, public safety, traffic control, advertising, video surveillance."
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Where and when did you first see Jurassic Park? It isn't exactly an experience one soon forgets. I was old enough to see it in the theater when it first released in 1993, and it blew my 12-year-old mind. Twenty years later, experiencing Steven Spielberg's epic adventure once more from a theater seat feels like old times, but it elicits one overwhelming reaction: They really, really don't make movies like this any more.
Specifically, fun, smart, engaging visual spectacles with heart, grandeur and adventure -- movies featuring fantastic performances from every character, even the children. (Who am I kidding? This is Spielberg -- especially the children). For the most part, as film technology has blossomed, the substance within the frames has been overshadowed by style, and the 3D post-conversion of a 20-year-old film serves as the brightest possible light bulb moment when it comes to that. Despite all the advances in CGI, those dinosaurs still look amazing. Even with the now-prevalent use of 3D cameras, Spielberg's framing and keen visual eye leaves the products of all that fancy, modern technology in his Paleolithic dust.
I generally don't endorse the 3D post-conversion re-release of classics; it feels like a gimmick, leads me to babble elderly sentiments that begin with phrases like, "Kids these days!" But if it's what needs to be done to allow younger generations to experience classic cinema, I'm willing to call it a draw (to a point). In Jurassic Park's case, what the audience experience is an incandescent and necessary part of the fun, from the spine-tingling moment the title card appears on a black screen, John Williams' iconic score thrumming beneath, to Dr. Alan Grant's (Sam Neill) and Dr. Ellie Sattler's (Laura Dern) first glimpse of the Brachiosaurus (goosebumps, to this day still so many goosebumps), to the thrilling T-Rex attack (one of the most masterful and effective action sequences ever) to the Velociraptor kitchen scene, to the swell of music as our heroes depart in a helicopter. There is nothing about this film that isn't utterly thrilling, especially when you're privy to the reactions of those around you. There's something so old-school and pure about living vicariously with this film, both visually, thanks to the immersive power of the 3D, and physically, thanks to your theater-mates.
As far as the conversion goes, the film really does look phenomenal. Spielberg's mise-en-scène is gorgeous, and it's never more apparent than when seen in 3D. Every shot is layered with incredible depth, barring a few moments when certain out-of-focus foreground objects are a bit invasive (the Gallimimus stampede is a good example; grass in the lower portion of the screen distracts from the action at times), the technology actually enhances his vision. The dinosaurs still hold up nicely, too. The only antiquated technology-induced giggling happens when Lexi (Ariana Richards) hops into a driver-less Jurassic Park Jeep and marvels at its touchscreen. Yet, in an inadvertent, full-circle way, by the time she has to hack into the mainframe of the park's system, you're too harrowed and adrenaline-riddled to laugh about the outdated computer and operating system. Talk about effective filmmaking.
It's also fun to revisit so many talented actors: Jeff Goldbum is charismatic as ever, Dern remains splendid, Samuel L. Jackson is the early version of a personality we now intimately know and love, Wayne Knight is gleefully bumbling and seedy (his escape scene never ceases to make me tense up), and Joseph Mazzello, in true Spielbergian fashion, is a perfectly charming, funny, one-liner-spewing miniature protagonist. However, Neill is the one true revelation, if only because it's boggling that he isn't one of the biggest movie stars in the world thanks to this film. Sure, he's worked steadily since then, but the man is so, so good. Legendary levels of good.
I'm certain 12-year-old me would get a kick out of the fact that I'm saying this now, but -- just in case it bears repeating -- Jurassic Park 3D is absolutely worth the price of admission. Who am I kidding, you were already planning to see it. Hold on to your butts, folks, your expectations of big-screen entertainment are about to evolve.
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I set First GPS Position on South Pole 1972_ is the station still there or hauled off by a Neanderthal souvenir hunter
My name is George W.(Billy) Nottage. I set the first GPS position on the South pole in Jan 1972 using a SRN 9 Naval analog tracking system.. I stayed at the old pole station. The mark was a USGS surveying disk stamper South Poe 1971-1972. It was part of a feasibility study at that latitude for the USGS and the National Science Foundation. The mark was about 100 ft from the then NOA balloon release building. My equipment was in a small outside shed. Un-doubly now gone. The USGS set up a 24/7 monitor @ Pole 1i 1972-73 and Lorraine Utz manned it.
There were only six satellites up then, and they were in a low 200 mi out orbit and gave only12 min manual l lock on and tracking. During entire pass. Nothing automatic.
The tracking was do simultaneously with another point that was known about 600 miles away. Pole/McMuro/ Pole/ Byrd The requirements were 75 passes/sets of data meaned for each leg. Byrd/McMurdo was then done.
There were three triangles Small 30 mile legs and medium 200 mile legs and large 600 mile legs with McMurdo station the common point. We controlled 22,000 sq miles mapping the dry valleys to support the dry Valley Drilling project, and other disciplines 1971 for NSF. When I was @ South Pole there were around 25 inhabitants. A thril. it was six below zero in the passage ways lined with frozen food.
We tok turns as house mouse, bartender, movie projectionist etc.
As bartender I had to tackle the winter over cook who took a mop and was smashing the drinks on the bar. Cook lost his marbles. They locked him in his quarters, and held an emergency meeting . 2 more planes in. vote Get rid of the nut or keep him. They kept the cook and his imaginary friend. A real fruit loop.
The picture is me standing at the Ceremonial Pole in 1972. I understand some stupid bastard smashed the glass and stole it.
notice someone else calming to put 1st GPS position on pole. That is not true. Maybe wit high orbit system, but I and my team mates were first. Google the m Nottage Ride in Antarctic gazetteer/place names and geographic feature named after me will appear.
The original BM I set in 972 was a 4X4 12 ft post driven into the ice with a USGS Brass surveying tablet set in top. On the side of the 4×4 post was a copper plate stamped South Pole GPS station 1972
established by USGS Elias McClelland, Leroy Sanford, Charlie Morrison, and Bill Nottage. I & my partners signed about 500 stamp collectors letters with the 197172 – USGS Satellite tracking Cache.
Since the station in drifting the BM I set 43 years ago is between 100-200 ft from the 172 station I set. I would like to know it is still there? Some souvenir hunting bastard destroyed he old pole ceremonial marker. No respect for history. The copper plate and 4×4 wooden post with an aged brass tablet would have made a great souvenir.
Can someone look it up for me @the station and take a picture of it. There was a 4X6 inch copper plate and a bras tablet, an should be easy to locate. Get the coordinates of Pole 1972 . compute drift and mark the original station. I set. I understand new markers have been placed, but how about mine.
My E-mail is firstname.lastname@example.com or
407 348 6143
I used an omnidirectional antennae set on a tripod. It sat in place for over a week. to keep it from settling, I took a three cornered sheet of plywood, and drilled a hole in each corner. In he middle I cut a 6 inch dia hole to fit over BM. I dug a hole i the ice and buried the sheet of plywood and heaped snow/ice on it for weight and shield it from the Sun. this kept the sun from causing settlement even at that temp of 22 to 45 below when I did the GPS Positioning
Bill Nottage
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I would appreciate a condition report . Contact me if you want pictures of me at pole and Antarctica


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Born May 31st, 1415, we know so little about the personal lives of the women. I did find some interesting information about her will… (http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/NEVILLE2.htm#Cecily%20NEVILLE%20(D.%20York)
Notes: called "the Rose of Raby" (because she was born at Raby Castle in Durham, England) and "Proud Cis" (because of her pride and a temper that went with it). She was known for her piety as well as her pride. Cecily Neville's final will - made on 31 May 1495 and proved on 27 Aug 1495 at Lambeth says: "...Also I give and bequeath to the kings noble grace all such money as is owing to me of the customs, and two cups of gold. Also I give and bequeath to the queen a cross crosslet of diamonds, a salter with clasps of silver and gilt enamelled, covered with green clothe of gold, and a pyx with the flesh of St Christopher. Also I bequeath to my lady the king's mother a portuos with clasps of gold covered with black cloth of gold. Also I give to my lord prince a bed of arras of the wheel of fortune and tester of the same, a counterpoint of arras and a tappet of arras with the Pope. Also I give to my lord Henry, duke of York three tappets of arras, one of them of the life of St John Baptist another of Mary Magdalene and the third of the passion of our Lord and Saint George...
Cecily then bequeaths gifts to Fotheringhay College, the college at Stoke Clare, the nunnery at Syon and her granddaughters (the children of Edward IV) and makes a range of bequests to the de la Pole family (John de la Pole, 2nd Duke of Suffolk, having married her daughter Elizabeth):
...Also I give to my daughter of Suffolk the chair with the covering, all the cushions, horses and harness belonging to the same and all my palfreys. Also I give to my son of Suffolk a clothe of estate and 3 cushions of purple damask clothe of gold.
Also I give to my son Humphrey two alter clothes of blue damask embroidered and a vestment of crimson satin for Jesus' masse. Also I give to my son William a traves of white sarcenet, two beds of down and two bolsters of the same. Also I give to my daughter Anne, prioress of Sion, a book of Bonaventure and Hilton in the same in English and a book of the Revelations of Saint Bridget..."
Cecily was the 18th child of Ralph Neville and Joan Beaufort. Cecily was betrothed to Richard the Duke of York before her tenth birthday, the actual ceremony did not take place until October of 1429. She would give birth to twelve children, but only seven would survive into adulthood. Anne, Edward, Edmond,Elizabeth, Margret, George, and Richard were the ones that survived.
Cecily traveled with her husband, first to France where he was a governor, and then off to Ireland, where he was the lieutenant. In 1460 he was executed, as the conflict between the houses of Lancaster and York raged. Edward, being the eldest son was then King Edward IV. It is believed that Cecily disapproved of the marriage between Edward and Elizabeth Woodville. Since Elizabeth was of low birth. During Edwards reign in 1470, Cecily's youngest son, George, would start a rumor that Edward was illegitimate. The story would not go away, and was repurposed by Richard (her grandson). Richard would go on to crown himself Richard the III after the death of Edward.
Even though there were many changes during the conflict between the houses of Lancaster and York. Cecily was not hurt financially by the conflict because of the income from the properties she owned. She also renewed her license to export wool. She lived for 80 years.


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An illuminating biography of the man who taught Americans "how to win friends and influence people"
Before Stephen Covey, Oprah Winfrey, and Malcolm Gladwell there was Dale Carnegie. His book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, became a best seller worldwide, and Life magazine named him one of "the most important Americans of the twentieth century." This is the first full-scale biography of this influential figure.
Dale Carnegie was born in rural Missouri, his father a poor farmer, his mother a successful preacher. To make ends meet he tried his hand at various sales jobs, and his failure to convince his customers to buy what he had to offer eventually became the fuel behind his future glory. Carnegie quickly figured out that something was amiss in American education and in the ways businesspeople related to each other. What he discovered was as simple as it was profound: Understanding people's needs and desires is paramount in any successful enterprise. Carnegie conceived his book to help people learn to relate to one another and enrich their lives through effective communication. His success was extraordinary, so hungry was 1920s America for a little psychological insight that was easy to apply to everyday affairs.
Self-Help Messiah tells the story of Carnegie's personal journey and how it gave rise to the movement of self-help and personal reinvention.
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"An insightful and comprehensive new biography." —The Economist
"[A] penetrating biography…Watts's lucid prose and shrewd analysis gives us an absorbing portrait of Carnegie and the America he both reflected and shaped." —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"Henry Ford, Walt Disney, Hugh Hefner, and now Dale Carnegie. Steven Watts is the Plutarch of American modernity." —Robert Westbrook, author of John Dewey and American Democracy
"Self-Help Messiah is carefully researched and vigorously written, a pleasure to read and ponder. Don't miss it!" —Jackson Lears, author of Rebirth of a Nation: The Making of Modern America, 1877-1920
"Steven Watts's Self-Help Messiah is a fantastic page turner about the complicated pop guru of the American Positive Thinking Movement. Dale Carnegie was a master marketeer and common sense philosopher. This first rate biography does the legend justice. Highly recommended." —Douglas Brinkley, author of Cronkite
"Compelling…Watts captures a momentous period of change in America and makes a forceful case for Carnegie's significance in it." —Barnes & Noble Reviews
[Steven Watts's] descriptions…are poignant. Watts shows how particularly attuned Carnegie was to the psychological needs of Americans beaten down by the Great Depression, who needed to hear that positive thinking would garner positive results." —NPR, Fresh Air
"A fascinating portrait of the father of self-help and incisive analysis of the mercurial era that produced him." —Kirkus Reviews
"Watts…is an astute analyst of his subject's life and times." —Washington Post
"Watts captures a momentous period of change in America and makes a forceful case for Carnegie's significance in it." —The Christian Science Monitor
"A…fine new biography" —Harper's
"[Watts] paints a fascinating picture of a man who 'struggled to accommodate his yearning for affluence with a genuine respect for moral virtues' and whose story 'is, in essence, the story of America itself in a dynamic era of change.'" —City Journal
"[Self-Help Messiah] should be required reading for anyone concerned by the ongoing drift from what had been a republic of individual citizens downward into a class-defined social-nationalist state that would have appalled Kafka and Orwell…[Watts] does a masterful job of weaving in Carnegie's impact on the lives of individuals being tossed by the waves of industrialization, urbanization and mass media that dominated the last century and this." —Washington Times
"[Watts] weaves a very compelling and readable story about the human spirit and the psychological needs of a whole generation who were desperate to believe positive thinking and self-development would create a new and brighter future." —Waterloo Region Record


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Eid in the Square 2009
// September 26th, 2009 // Photos
This is the fourth year that Trafalgar Square has been used to host post-Ramadan festivities for London's Muslim community.
Even so, today was only my first time experiencing ''Īd in the Square'.
I did have a good time; but I attribute that more to the gorgeous weather, and the wonderful company I was blessed with.
The event itself was 'alhamdulillah': a good effort, but I'm not sure that I will return next year. Though I did like the fact that there were plenty of non-Muslims walking about, checking the stalls, and generally mingling in.
I guess it's good for us to be seen enjoying ourselves, with our families and loved ones, i.e., Muslims can haz fun!
Click here to view the rest of the photos from 'Īd in the Square 2009
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Eid is supposed to be a Islamic day….why there is music?
As-Salaamu 'alaikum,
I have to say, I stayed for 20 minutes wishing I could turn my hearing off temporarily to shut the bad poetry out. That is, in fact, my usual reaction to English-language nasheeds.
And what were the Isma'ilis doing on the programme? I thought Eid was a Muslim event.


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(1) Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the state and local public health officers or their authorized representatives may examine and counsel or cause to be examined and counseled persons reasonably believed to be infected with or to have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease.
(2) Orders or restrictive measures directed to persons with a sexually transmitted disease shall be used as the last resort when other measures to protect the public health have failed, including reasonable efforts, which shall be documented, to obtain the voluntary cooperation of the person who may be subject to such an order. The orders and measures shall be applied serially with the least intrusive measures used first. The burden of proof shall be on the state or local public health officer to show that specified grounds exist for the issuance of the orders or restrictive measures and that the terms and conditions imposed are no more restrictive than necessary to protect the public health.
(3) When the state or local public health officer within his or her respective jurisdiction knows or has reason to believe, because of direct medical knowledge or reliable testimony of others in a position to have direct knowledge of a person's behavior, that a person has a sexually transmitted disease and is engaging in specified conduct, as determined by the board by rule based upon generally accepted standards of medical and public health science, that endangers the public health, he or she shall conduct an investigation in accordance with procedures prescribed by the board to evaluate the specific facts alleged, if any, and the reliability and credibility of the person or persons providing such information and, if satisfied that the allegations are true, he or she may issue an order according to the following priority to:
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(4)(a) Upon the issuance of any order by the state or local public health officer or an authorized representative pursuant to subsection (3) of this section or RCW
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(b) If the superior court dismisses the order of the public health officer, the fact that the order was issued shall be expunged from the records of the department or local department of health.
(5) Any hearing conducted pursuant to this section shall be closed and confidential unless a public hearing is requested by the person who is the subject of the order, in which case the hearing will be conducted in open court. Unless in open hearing, any transcripts or records relating thereto shall also be confidential and may be sealed by the order of the court.
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along with today being the birthday of e.b. white it is also the birthday of peace activist cindy sheehan. cindy is currently visiting northeast ohio. I had the opportunity to meet cindy wednesday afternoon.
cindy is touring the country to promote her new book and to remind people that just because w is out of office that doesn't mean that we can sit back on our laurels. there are two wars still being waged and we can't just wait for peace to happen - there is still plenty of work needed to do to make peace happen NOW!
in addition to her older books, which include, peace mom and not one more mother's child, cindy just released a new internet-based book entitled myth america. in this book she provides a discussion of 10 myths that many americans seem to accept - hook, line, and sinker. cindy's talk to the group gathered in cleveland heights peace park on wednesday primarily discussed these ten myths.
cindy also discussed her congressional challenge against nancy pelosi. she stated that even though it was incredibly difficult, taxing, and expensive the race did provide her with the equivilent of ph.d in political science. cindy hosts a weekly internet radio program, cindy sheehan's soapbox. in addition to being available via the internet 24/7 there are a few radio stations that broadcast the show. one station that airs the show is in dallas, cindy quipped that she has a fantasy that a certain dallas resident makes sure to tune in every sunday.
another person born on july 10 is béla fleck - clearly here's is a guy that improves the world every time he picks up magical banjo of his!
photos: tipper the cat definitely enjoying the day; cindy sheehan in peace park, cleveland heights improving the world


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Oh what a beautiful day we had yesterday! I has some pictures on my phone but this morning my computer doesn't want to transfer photos. Hello Monday! Since we are experiencing yet another cold blast this week, I will post older pictures from days when the weather was warm and spring like.
I spent a good part of the morning yesterday cleaning out the garden beds and trimming the rosebushes. Yard work is a chore that I cannot bear to do unless the weather is mild. Zeb also helped me collect our cattle panels as we will soon need to construct a lambing/sheep area. Lambing season begins in February and we have quite a bit to do in preparation.
This morning my arms are pathetically sore as I have not done much labor this winter.
Today we are busy with school, and I am hoping to get a new sewing project finished. Sewing has been a difficult task lately, and I suspect it is the piles of cow feed and buckets situated behind my sewing table that are to blame. I really need a week to organize.
In celebration of another cold week I have a crockpot steaming away with chili. Fresh bread has been baked and cookies are not far behind.
Every winter I get a craving for some fresh sour dough bread. Sour dough toast with a farm fresh fried egg is an amazing comfort food. If you want to make your own starter CLICK HERE.
It's a week long process but worth your time. I promise.
After I finish this post and my coffee we are headed to get some firewood. Usually we have plenty to get through our Southern winter but not this year. We will load up and be prepared to keep the stoves running all week, and then the mild temps will again return. So will the rain. Spring will be here soon, though. The rain will help make my corner of the world green and bright.
Have a great Monday! Stay warm!


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It seems every time I teach something I have to fight the urge to give too many examples. The temptation is great, after all it seems that examples form an elixir to quickly understanding something. The truth, however, is that too many examples can be overwhelming.
The 2nd grade students are about to learn "if" statements now (as in, "If it's sunny, I want to play baseball"). This grammar is very useful, and of course there are many examples and variations. Let's take a look at some:
If I were rich, I would buy a house,
I would buy a house, if I were rich.
If I had money, I would buy a house.
I would buy a house, if I had money.
I could buy a house, if I had money.
If I had money, I could buy a house.
The list goes on and on, with various constructions, verb and tense uses and so on. To native English speakers, the list is easy to follow. Perhaps it's even interesting to see the possibilities.
But to people learning this for the first time, too many examples can be like pouring too much water in a cup. The water spills out and makes a mess.
So I have a mantra for myself. Keep it Simple Stupid (KISS). Simple examples and few of them are essential to people grasping a concept at first. After that, more examples are the essential building blocks of learning.


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Stay close to everything you love.
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text: Digidentity provides digital solutions for online identity verification. Our products and technology are currently being used by millions of users worldwide. We develop the technology and provide the solutions for secure digital communication between people, businesses and governments. Our mission is to provide users with unique digital identities, over which the user has complete control.


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W. W. Fosdick
William Whiteman Fosdick
January 28, 1825
|March 8, 1862 (aged 37)
|Author, Poet, Editor and Lawyer
William W. Fosdick (January 28, 1825 – March 8, 1862) was an American lawyer, poet, writer and song lyricist, primarily remembered today as the writer of original lyrics to the song Aura Lea (also known as Aura Lee) to a melody composed by George R. Poulton.
William Whiteman Fosdick was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Thomas K. Fosdick and Julia Drake (1800-1832). His father was a local merchant and banker, while his mother a noted stage actress who came from a British theatrical family. His grandfather, Samuel Drake (née Bryant?), came to America in 1810 and is thought to have been the first to bring a theatre troupe west of the Appalachians. Fosdick's half-sister, from a later marriage, was the popular stage actress, Julia Dean. Fosdick's father died in 1829 and his mother three years later.[1][2][3]
After graduating from Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky he studied law under the jurist Garnett Duncan in Louisville and later a Judge Pryor. Fosdick first set up a law practice in Covington, Kentucky with a lawyer named James Southgate and a short while later returned to Cincinnati to enter into a law partnership with George C. Williamson. In the early 1850s Fosdick moved his law practice to New York City.[3]
Fosdick's first serious work Malmiztic, the Toltec; and the Cavaliers of the Cross, published in 1851, drew its inspiration from his travels in Mexico over the late 1840s. In 1855, he published a compilation of poems entitled Ariel, and other Poems with illustrations from designs by Elmslie William Dallas.[3]
Fosdick's lyrical poetry such as Ariel, The Maize, The Catawba, The Thrush, The Pawpaw, Light and Night, and Lute and Love often reflected his Mid-Western roots and at times were put to music by composers such as Poulton and Vincent Wallace.[3]
After some seven years in New York Fosdick returned to Cincinnati where, by 1860, he was editor of The Sketch Club, an illustrated periodical supported by local artists and patrons. He died there in 1862 at the age of thirty-seven.[3][4]
- ^ Ludlow. Dramatic Life as I Found it, 1880, p. 363 Retrieved November 22, 2013
- ^ Tenkotte and Claypool. The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky, 2009, p. 366
- ^ a b c d e Coggeshall. The Poets and Poetry of the West: With Biographical and Critical Notices, 1860, 471-472 Retrieved November 23, 2013
- ^ Cincinnati. Indianapolis Daily Journal, Tuesday, March 11, 1862, p. 1
- Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography (New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1887–1889),(James Grant Wilson & John Fiske eds.)(6 vols.)
- W. H. Venable, Beginnings of Literary Culture in the Ohio Valley: Historical and Biographical Sketches 114 (Cincinnati: Robert Clarke & Co., 1891)


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Employment-Based Immigration with an EB-3 Visa
Millions of people want to go to the United States for a better life, and to help these people the US government gives out different types of working visas that would allow workers to practice their profession in the country for a certain amount of time. One such visa is the EB-3, or the employment-based immigration visa. The good thing about this visa is that it can possibly lead to a green card or a US permanent residence. It is made available for three categories: professionals, skilled, and unskilled workers.
You need to have a job offer (which should be a full time job) from US company or employer. Professionals are required to present a US bachelor's degree or any equivalent foreign degree. Those who are skilled workers can apply provided they have more than two years of experience and training, while unskilled workers are eligible to apply if their chosen work or position asks for less than two years of experience or training. There are various steps in EB-3 visa process, and some might need help from your employer or an immigration or visa lawyer. In order to have a successful application, it helps to have all the help you can get.
Furthermore, the whole visa process can take a long time to get approved. In order to have a smother and possibly faster visa process and application, make sure that all your papers and requirements are readily available. Make sure that you are aware of what to do next, and where to go and what to present. This can easily be done through the help of your visa lawyer. The whole process can take a number or months to even years, so patience and perseverance is important. There are a number of factors in the EB-3 visa processing that can be out of your control, but being meticulous and prompt in submitting the needed requirements and fees can greatly enhance your chances of being approved.


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Happy Halloween, everybody! Or, to all our Pagan friends, Samhain!
We thought we'd give an update. We're on our way to produce Bloodaxe: Part III, which should be happening at the beginning of next year. We're also on the verge of revamping the blog, so keep an eye on this space.
Enjoy tonight's festivities, let us know what you dress up as and what horror movies you watch.


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NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Joe Piscopo is busy with a guest role on TV's "Law and Order," promoting a "SNL" board game and waitng for a new baby.
Piscopo appears Wednesday for third time on the popular NBC series, the New York Post reported Monday.
"I play a Steven Segal type character named Jaret Whitestone. He's an action movie star who gets on the wrong side of the tracks and is suspected of killing someone. They've got me running off to a monastery in Mongolia and then I have to come back and give a deposition," Piscopo said.
The actor/singer will be at New York's Toys 'R' Us in Times Square Thursday for the launch of a "SNL" edition of a Trivial Pursuit DVD for Hasbro.
Later this month, Piscopo and wife Kimberly are expecting another child.
Piscopo's annual Positive Impact Benefit for at-risk children is planned for Jan. 22 at Caesar's in Atlantic City, N.J. Fellow "SNL" alums Dan Ackroyd and Jim Belushi are slated to attend.


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This week we have a blog from the Malnutrition Task Force
When you mention the word 'malnutrition,' many assume it is something that only happens in other countries and has been consigned to the history books in the UK.
Yet this is far from the truth.
Figures from BAPEN show 3 million people in the UK are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition and that a high number of these, around 1.3 million, are over the age of 65.
To combat this issue, the Malnutrition Task Force has bought together professionals from across health, social care and local government to work alongside charities, older people and carers to pilot a new approach.
The Malnutrition Prevention Programme sees whole communities – including local NHS trusts, hospitals, GP practices, care homes and community groups – coming together to tackle the condition. Our aim is to significantly reduce the number of people aged 65 and over in different areas across the country who are malnourished.
We are being supported by the Department of Health as part of the Government's response to the Francis Inquiry after it revealed patients, many of them older, had been unable to eat or drink properly and that nutrition was not treated as a priority.
The Programme is currently being piloted in five different areas: Gateshead, Salford, Purbeck in Dorset, Kent and Lambeth and Southwark and we've seen some fantastic progress and really innovative schemes launched to prevent malnutrition in older people.
More information about the Malnutrition Prevention Programme can be found on our website. Each of the pilot sites have a page on the website which will be updated with information on projects as they develop.
The University of Chester is evaluating all five of the pilot sites. We will disseminate the learning and results they uncover nationally to inspire other 'communities' across the UK to launch similar schemes.
Prevention and treatment of malnutrition is at the heart of everything we do and we know that with the correct programmes and projects, we can tackle malnutrition.
Find out more about the Malnutrition Task Force


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Here at the Dev Gym, we help you deepen your expertise in a variety of Oracle technologies through exercise: quizzes, workouts and classes. It's all available for no cost; all you need is an Oracle account!
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We've been writing quizzes for our tournaments since 2010, which means we now offer an enormous library of over 2,700 quizzes on SQL, PL/SQL, database design, Oracle Application Express, logic and Java. Take individual quizzes on your topic of choice, and then when you've got a bit more time, try a workout.
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Issidoriliev needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 94 designs submitted by 34 freelance designers.
Greenway Management LLC
We are a "merger arbitrage" fund that invests globally in stocks of companies that are undergoing corporate mergers with the aim of generating positive returns for our investors.
We are a small investment fund, investing in companies undergoing corporate mergers on a global basis.
The logo needs to instill confidence, stability, and professionalism. The target audience would be potential investors, which theoretically will be predominantly middle aged, of both genders with males being a slight majority.
I have attached the current logo and some sample logos as well that can provide an idea of what we are looking for. The logo should be blue, and can have a green element given the name of the company (Greenway Management LLC). Would love to have a "logo" and then the lettering. The logo should be on the left side of the lettering, not above or below (similar to sample one) - this is important. The logo can also be in the middle or on the right side, but not above or below. Overall, the positioning in sample 1 seems appropriate.
Also, this is optional and is up to the designer, but I am thinking that it makes sense that the letters Greenway are inscribed in larger letters on top with Management underneath (similar to the current logo).The letters should be blue. The blue shades in the sample logos seem appropriate.
Also, when you submit the logos, please submit one saying Greenway Management and one saying Greenway Management LLC -- still have not decided if we should keep the LLC in the logo.
Thank you.
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Making marshmallow pops are one of the easiest treats you can make with your kiddos. It doesn't require any baking and you can make as many or as few as you want. Plus they are so easy for the kiddos to help make. Tonight we made Halloween marshmallow pops, they may not win any contests with their creations but the boys had a blast making them… and eating them. 😉
Marshmallow Pop Ingredients
- Marshmallows
- Craft Sticks
- Sprinkles
- Melting Chocolate
Start by melting your chocolate in the microwave per the package instructions. To get started dip one end of the stick into the melted chocolate and then insert it into the marshmallow.
Now your ready to decorate your marshmallow pop. Simply roll your marshmallow in the chocolate and get to work with your sprinkles.
Decorating can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. We kept it to just white chocolate and some Halloween colored sprinkles. The boys decided to go *CRAZY* and use two different kinds of sprinkles on their Halloween marshmallow pops.
Fair warning – if you go with purple or black sprinkles, your kiddo's smile may look a little scary. 😉 Oh and you may have to sweep up a few sprinkles…


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The Mighty Mississippi
The river is a big part of my husband's and my lives, especially Elmore's. He got me started on kayaking as soon as I met him, and for him it's his normal exercise, like going for a jog. It takes longer than my regular walk, so I don't do it as often, but I do love to be out on the water in a small, quiet, close-to-the-water craft. I feel connected to a millenia-old tradition, and I love being able to explore new places under my own steam. So my personal landscape wouldn't be complete without some paintings of the riverfront and also our marina, where we keep the kayaks right on the water.
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September 13, 2010
City of the Future
What comes to your imagination first when asked about the future? In the best scenario that is, without world wars, global warming, ice ages, etc. I am not sure, there is no much place left in my imagination, because I have been imposed a very generalized image by the people, whether it is an artist, writer, director, or a scientist. A Megapolis that covers whole planet. It is assumed that in best scenario there are going to be a lot of us on a very little space. Oh well, nothing much we can do there. Ok, I wanted some of those images, from Google.
treehugger.com has a lot of images:
this is how we imagined it may look in 1985
There are more gloomy images, this one might be not the best of the scenarios:
It is quite realistic though, and not much of a future, cities like this exist already.
This one is creepy too, imagine living in one of these:
All of the images I found have a lot in common. High buildings, some lawns for green feeling. What I could not find in any of those images were the trees. In the present time cities the trees somehow managed to survive, usually dusty, dwarfed and surrounded, tangled in humiliating Christmas lights, but still giving us some illusion of being close to nature. But according to common vision there is no place even for those our bright future.
What happened to those childhood love towards climbing trees, hiding in tree houses, sleeping in the shades of the trees. It is possible that we are feeling unsuitable for the humans on higher level of evolution still getting messed up with the same things our distant ancestors were used to – living among the trees and even hanging on the trees.
Not sure how everyone else, I would feel much happier to live among trees. So I modified my search to look for "city in a forest". And, there are images, this one from http://daughterearth.com/blog/2009/01/city-in-the-trees/ I liked
I hope a time will come when we would at least dream of a city where the trees are dominant.


text: Lt. Disher and Captain Stottlemeyer capture a "Most Wanted", Columbian criminal, Miguel Escobar, who's wanted for drug trafficking crimes in multiple states, and arrest him for a local homicide. Escobar is notorious for escaping custody, so Stottlemeyer must take extra precautions to ensure that this does not happen while Escobar is in his custody. Captain Stottlemeyer learns that the US Attorney General is ordering him to turn over Escobar to the Federal Government, and is to do nothing more than detain their prisoner until the hand-off, following an extradition hearing. This takes place in the same courthouse where, much to his dismay, Mr. Monk is unable to talk his way out of jury duty, and finds himself forced to hear the case of a robbery/stabbing of a man out to make a bank deposit. During the course of deliberating the robbery case, however, Monk is inadvertently pulled into the Escobar saga.


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Martin scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Skyhawks at Division I Maine today in a preseason exhibition. (PHOTO BY Peter Buehner)
Martin leads Skyhawks in exhibition challenge against Black Bears with 25 points
BANGOR, Maine. (October 30, 2016) – The University of Maine pulled away from Stonehill College in the final seven minutes of the fourth quarter in posting a 74-54 victory in women's basketball exhibition at the Cross Insurance Center this afternoon.
Senior guard Kelly Martin (Scituate, Massachusetts/Scituate) led all scorers with a game-high 25 points for Stonehill as she connected on 10-of-19 shots from the field, including 3-for-9 from three-point range, while converting both free-throw attempts to go with four assists, two rebounds, a blocked shot and a steal. It marks the second-straight year Martin has scored 20-plus points at Maine after leading the Skyhawks with 22 points on 4-of-6 shooting from long distance, converting all eight free-throws, a year ago.
Juniors Samantha Hyslip (Westford, Massachusetts/Westford Academy) and Courtney Walsh (Windham, New Hampshire/Central Catholic) each chipped in eight points for Stonehill. Hyslip made 3-of-6 shots from the floor and converted 2-of-3 free-throws to go with three rebounds and two assists. Sophomore Maty Diabate (Holden, Massachusetts/Wachusett Regional) finished with four points, five boards, four assists and two steals.
Freshman Laia Sole (Igualada, Spain) paced Maine with 21 points on 10-of-13 shooting with four rebounds, while classmate Fanny Wadling (Nacka, Sweden) registered 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting, six rebounds and two steals. Junior Tanesha Sutton (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania/SS Neumann and Goretti) rounded out the double-figure scorers with ten points, four boards and three assists, while senior Sigi Koizar (Vienna, Austria) chipped in eight points, a game-high seven rebounds and four assists.
Hyslip chipped in eight points, three rebounds and two assists. (PHOTO BY Peter Buehner)
Stonehill was limited to 37.3-percent shooting (22-for-59) for the afternoon, including 31% (9-29) in the second half, while Maine finished at 49.2% (30-61), including 53.1% (17-32) in the second half to take control after trailing nearly the entire first half. The Black Bears also posted a 43-28 rebounding advantage.
Stonehill led nearly the entire first half before Koizar capped a 16-4 run to end the second quarter with a three-pointer to send Maine into halftime with a 33-30 lead. Martin buried back to back three-pointers to open the contest and spark the Skyhawks to a quick 6-0 lead. The Skyhawks advantage stretched to seven points (13-6) after a Martin layup midway through the opening quarter and was eight twice over the final 90-seconds of the first frame before settling for a six point lead (17-11) after a quarter of play.
Maine was back within four (21-17) after a Wadling jumper with 5:52 left in the second when Martin drilled a triple and added a layup to give Stonehill its largest lead of the game (26-17) with 5:21 remaining in the half. The Black Bears closed the half with their 16-4 run to take the lead into halftime, sparked by five points from freshman Blanca Millan (Santiago de Compostela, Spain).
Maine wouldn't trail again, opening an 11 point lead (47-36) after another Koizar three four minutes into the third quarter. Stonehill closed the gap to seven at the end of the third after a Walsh triple, but the Black Bears restored their double-figure lead (54-44) after a Sole layup two minutes into the fourth. Stonehill followed with six straight points to draw within four after a Martin layup with 7:25 still to play, but Maine didn't buckle and closed the game out by outscoring the Skyhawks 20-4 the rest of the way.
Stonehill opens its regular season schedule on Friday, November 11, with a non-conference matchup at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut, at 6 p.m. The Skyhawks NE-10 and home opener is five days later on Wednesday, November 16, when they host Assumption College at 5:30 p.m.
For the latest on Stonehill Athletics, follow the Skyhawks via social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Fans can also download the Stonehill Skyhawks "Front Row" mobile app, powered by PrestoSports, on iTunes and the Android Market.


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Ginger, almond and oat slice
Ginger crunch is one of the best in my book but it has to have a topping with plenty of ginger and thick enough for your teeth to sink into on top of a base with just enough crunch. A handful of oats and some roasted almonds added to the base makes for a satisfying outcome. Makes 24
|150 g
|2 Tbsp
|Golden syrup
|¾ cup
|White sugar
|1 Tbsp
|Crystallised ginger, finely chopped
|1 cup
|Rolled oats
|½ cup
|Almonds, (roasted and chopped)
|¾ cup
|Self raising flour
|½ cup
|Desiccated coconut
|100 g
|4 tsp
|Ground ginger
|5 Tbsp
|Golden syrup
|2 cups
|Icing sugar, (sifted)
|1 small handful
|Crystallised ginger, or stem ginger, thinly sliced, for top
- Preheat oven to 180C. Line a 20 x 30cm slice tin with baking paper.
- To make the base, melt the golden syrup, butter, sugar and ginger together in a saucepan. Add the other ingredients, stir well then press into the tin. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
- To make the topping, melt the butter, ground ginger, golden syrup and icing sugar together in a saucepan.
- Beat well then pour over the base. Top with slices of ginger and chill until firm before cutting into pieces with a hot knife.
shirleymacadded 1037 days ago
You stated 1 crystallized ginger. Why not mention how many ounces? 1 could be any size.
Bite_teamadded 997 days ago
Sorry about this. We have amended the recipe above to say a small handful of stem or crystallised ginger. Really the amount is up to you, depending upon how much you love ginger! You just need enough to strew over the top of the slice.


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There is no denying that sometimes we feel totally jealous of some people's success. It shows in many different ways. Sometimes, we feel a little bit jealous because our colleague could easily buy the latest cars in the market. Or maybe our brother says he earns more than you do. We could not help but take the time to think of other things we should be doing to be just as successful as they are.
You could have already searched through the Internet of some ways to better your situation or you came to an expert to seek for psychic predictions for your future. Don't worry; we've got you covered.
This article will list down the simple things or habits that successful people have been doing continuously. These things may have a direct impact on how they are as successful as they are today.
But, a reminder, though: just about anyone can attain success in his or her life. It does not matter where you were born, the wealth of your parents, or your skin color.
We hope that by the end of this article, you will have already decided to apply these simple things in your daily lives to achieve success like how the others have already done.
To be successful, one must wake up early.
This might qualify as the popular tip that successful people give whenever they give interviews.
Why? If you set an alarm and wake up early, you will have adequate time to map out your plans for the day.
Since you are NOT rushing yourself, you have time to enjoy the things that you do. You can take a long, hot shower while contemplating on some things.
Most successful people were able to conceptualize great inventions in the comfort of their showers! Go get that cup of tea while you wait for the sun to shine outside. Like what a popular television show said, "Mornings are for coffee and contemplation."
To be successful, one must talk to one's self.
No, it isn't as crazy as it sounds! Talking to yourself has a lot of advantage especially when you are in a stressful situation.
Go face the mirror and tell yourself that, "You can do it!" or "This is a piece of cake. Go paint the town red, John!" It is some kind of self-assurance that nothing is going to hinder you from getting successful.
Talking to yourself also shows how you are open to welcoming the positive things in life. While this may come at your advantage, talking to yourself especially in a crowd or in public is not recommended. You know why, of course.
To be successful, one must be good at communicating his or her thoughts.
If you consider yourself as someone who avoids conversations and small talks, then you would have to change that attitude at some point especially if you are really serious at getting your success.
Successful people are good communicators who do not back out on conversations while keeping their language clear and acceptable. You must not mumble. Your insights should add something interesting to the table.
Most of the time, the body language of successful people jive well with their message. You may start watching videos on the Internet and notice how these people smile back, nod, and keep their eye contact when talking to somebody.
You can also start to practice with your friends. Just open an interesting conversation and tell them to let you know if are able to deliver your messages clearly.
To be successful, your emotions should not control your decisions.
Do not get me wrong. I do not mean that successful people – Bill Gates, Barrack Obama, to name a few—are cold, heartless individuals.
They are just as human as you are and they, too, are capable of feeling anger, sadness, remorse, etc. But what sets them apart from normal people is that they are able to manage these feelings properly.
This is an important trait that one must need to learn if they wish to be successful. Because a decision based purely on a spur of the moment emotion could cost them millions of dollars and jobs of thousands of people.
These people are expert at weighing the bad things and good things of a certain decision. If your definition of success is having and owning your own business, then you must know that, as early as now, never to make a permanent decision based on a temporary feeling.
To be successful, one must invest in one's self.
On your journey to success, you must never forget to take care of yourself. Invest in yourself.
You would probably notice that these successful people often have double degrees, a master's, and other qualifications or certifications other than their majors.
Investing in your self poses zero risk and maximum profit. Eat healthy foods, involve yourself in active sports during your free time, do some yoga.
Whatever you do, do it to improve yourself—spiritually, academically, and mentally. If something is bound to add value to your life, do not hesitate on it.
To be successful, one must know what to do first.
Distracting a successful person may be a challenge for you since these people know how to prioritize things. Once they are able to identify what needs to be done immediately, they have their eyes set on it and would not stop until it is finished.
They are flawless in ignoring distractions around them including their mobile phones. If you wish to be like them, start small. When a task needs to be done, put your mobile phone on silent mode so you would not feel the itch to check your notification every now and then.
These are just some of the small things that make a big impact in every successful person's life. You may already be doing some of these, which is good for you. Continue doing these things and your success isn't far off perhaps.
To be successful, one must be relentless.
Being relentless is one of the characteristics of all successful people. People who went on to create extraordinary results in life are people who aren't willing to give up.
They will do whatever it takes and keep on trying until they reach their goals.
Look at Michael Jordan. He was rejected by his basketball team in his secondary school, but that did not make him forget about his dreams.
Walt Disney was fired from a newspaper editor and the reason being that, "he lacks creativity in his work." And look at what Walt Disney has accomplished today.
It is not so much about your skills or your talents, success has more to do with your habits and characters.
Thus, your job is to build success habits and grow yourself into a person worthy of success.
To be successful, one must focus on their targets.
One of the main reasons most people are not living a successful life is because they don't focus on their goals.
Most people know what they want, but the problem is that they don't focus and think about their goals and their dreams consistent enough. They get sidetracked and they get distracted.
Successful people, on the other hand, know what they want and focus on their targets all the time. They think about what can they do to reach there all day. They feel and act like they are already successful. And more importantly, they never lose their sights on their targets.
You have to do the same if you want to achieve outstanding success in life. Focus on your goals, never get distracted, and take action until you achieve the results you want.
These are the simple things that successful people do that make them truly successful. You can do the same if you follow the advice given above.
Let me know what you think about this list. Do you agree with these? Leave your comments below.


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Price for Model S in Europe?
Price for Model S in Europe?
TM said that pricing for different regions will be announced six months prior to deliveries in that region, because of international currency volatility.
They could just announce the price in dollars for european cars now. Everyone knows the currency changes, but we are curious about how big a surcharge Tesla will add on to export versions. Current guesses seems to be about 90% of the $ amount in €.
Most European countries add 20-25% VAT in car prices. That alone is enough to make car price to match about just changing dollar to euro in price tag. Add other taxes and costs and you look at car that costs somewhere around 30-50% more here than it does in US.
VAT should be kept out of the pricing. In Norway it is 0% for EVs. Some US states have sales tax too, making in more expensive over there.
What is interesting is how much extra Tesla wants to charge for european spec cars + shipping & delivery charges. The rest we can calculate for ourselves.
Filipe - i think its to much for hus here in europe to pay.
The model S is not intended to be a mass market car. It's priced higher to help fund the model X (still fairly high priced) ultimately leading to a mass market priced car.
The talk in Australia is the cost of "homologation". I looked up the word, and it means, i guess, the cost of meeting local regulations, not just taxes and the like. Allegedly, these costs are very high here in Australia, as apparently when submitting vehicles, multiple government entities are involved and each and every one charges for the pleasure.
Aside from this, there is transportation, marine insurance, and finally imp or taxes and charges, so that, over all, cars here cost about double what they do in the USA, and that includes downmarket vehicles. The Nissan leaf will sell in Australia for $52000.00!!! Who in their right mind will buy a small car for that price, even if you are a mad greenie?
I assume that similar "homologation" will be required in Europe and of course, Portugal.
Boa noite amigo! Eu tambem pense que o preco e um nivel muito alto!
Here are some estimates for Germany:
That said, I am sure there will be a competitive/political component to the pricing. Simply naming the price in dollars and leaving the conversion to coincidence does not cut it. We are not talking about importing an exotic single unit to the European market. We will be buying from European Tesla Stores. I don't expect that prices for the Model S float with the currency on a daily basis.
I bet the European price will take into account the corresponding prices for (ICE) premium sedans in the respective market. Also, I would not be surprised if Tesla would slice options for the European market differently, e.g., offer micro fiber seating with seat heating or a different Tech Package. We will eventually see, but until then, I would not rule out anything.
Also, I would not tie down Tesla to their European pricing strategy just now (as if I could... ;-). That might as well turn out to be to our disadvantage. Give them some time to see how the American market reacts to their American prices, and to see how the currency develops and how the European premium manufacturers price their 2012 models and slice their options. Although I am centainly as impatient as anybody, I am sure we will learn soon enough, and until then I hope for a nice surprise.
Tesla would be unwise to quote any prices in Europe until there is greater stability on the political and economic front. Basic questions like, "will sales in Germany be denominated in Euros or Deutschmarks?" cannot be answered with perfect confidence. Given these fundamental FX risks and the delivery timetable, I would be surprised to see any non-North American pricing released before Q3.
Also, I would not be surprised if Tesla would slice options for the European market differently, e.g., offer micro fiber seating with seat heating or a different Tech Package. We will eventually see, but until then, I would not rule out anything. (myself)
I just had a very pleasant phone call from Steve Davies, EU Inside Sales. He kind of confirmed my assumption by saying that he'd be surprised if options were literally the same for Europe as they have been published now for the US market.
Nothing authoritative can be said about European options and pricing at this time, except that they will not necessarily mirror American options and pricing. Thus, Europeans can still revel in speculations, hopes and dreams for the time being...
I'm a P reservation holder in Norway. In Europe the countries all have different levels of tax/VAT and import duties that will all result in different pricing. For example Norway at the moment has 0% duty and 0% VAT on fully electric cars, while neighboring countries have the same duty and VAT which will make the price very different I presume.
However, this really does not affect how much Tesla makes on the car. I guess they will have some additional cost (maybe) when making the European models because they will have to meet a different standard and other safety regulations, maybe other documentation. Then there will be ofcourse the cost assosiated with shipping overseas. But I think that, regardless of currenct fluctuations, Tesla would be able to "name a price" in USD for the European cars (including the above mentioned) and then the European customers can just calculate how much the final price will be in their country with duty, VAT etc. taken into consideration. Am I missing something here?
"the same duty and VAT" --> "the same duty and VAT as reguler ICE cars". Sorry.
Are any going the route yet of adding extra taxes to EVs to make up for the loss of gasoline-tax revenues? (Road tax, mileage tax, tolls, etc.)
8-0 !!
Tesla would be able to "name a price" in USD for the European cars (including the above mentioned) and then the European customers can just calculate how much the final price will be in their country with duty, VAT etc. taken into consideration. Am I missing something here? (JohanH)
Yes, I think you are missing something. As should have become obvious by the heated discussions after the release of prices for the U.S. market, publishing prices is a delicate step. It is not as simple as (cost + margin + shipping) * currency + customs + VAT.
Why do you think the base price for the Model S "happens" to be just below $50k after(!) tax rebate? Pricing is at least as much about psychology and politics, as it is about cost and margin. I am convinced that Tesla will analyze each market separately, take into account the specific taxes and rebates, look at competitors in the EV as well as in the ICE/Hybrid segment, and then determine the price for the market, which will end up just below some magic barrier. Similarly I think it is likely that they will come up with slightly different option packages for different markets, e.g., making heated seats standard for the northern countries, etc.
There is even more to it: Once Tesla has published their options & pricing, they will be busy to justify it (again, look at the reaction after pricing for the U.S. market was published). Currently, they need their focus elsewhere. Also, at that point they have committed to a certain pricing which will be extremely hard to change later, if need be. And finally, they will want to evaluate reactions to the U.S. pricing and maybe use a lesson from that to further improve their pricing in other markets.
All in all, procrastinating the commitment to pricing as long as possible, and separately for each market, makes a lot of sense from Tesla's point of view and actually may also be to our advantage as customers as well.
Yeah, the old rule of '5 and 9': All prices should end in a 5 or 9, because buyers mentally truncate. I.e., $49,999.99 looks much cheaper than $50,000.
Volker: ofcourse you are right. And with that aspect in mind I'm scared they'll price it high here since we're used to costly cars and have high incomes. However, it would be a real turn-off for me if I can calculate from the final pricing in my country that, for example, Tesla makes 10, 20 or even 40% more gross margin on my purschase as compared to selling the same car to a US customer...
JohanH, well now you know how we feel about the fact that German premium makes are usually sold for less in foreign countries, particularly in the U.S., than what we Germans have to pay for "our own" cars. Those are the occasions where I think I'd be happier if I didn't know too much...
As you well know Volker, it's merely market economics. Back in the 60's and 70's Americans in general had a very strong attraction to U.S. mfr. cars for stupid patriotic reasons. That didn't go away until Detroit screwed us over with crappy cars too many times. So now we shop for the best car world-wide. (Generally speaking of course.)
I bet Germans still have that buy local mentality and as you said, the German car makers can take advantage of that and sell cars at a better margin locally than they can to foreign customers.
@mycroft - I disagree with 'stupid'. Perhaps 'overly' is a better fit.
Mycroft, exactly my thoughts (although, obviously, I'd prefer the wording suggested by brianman).
To be even more precise: The "buy local mentality" in Germany is not driven by patriotism as it is/was in the US. It is driven by the conception that German cars are the best cars world-wide. (Speaking for the fictional "average" German here.) This conception is certainly helped by the fact that those manufacturers are local, but it cannot be applied to other industrial sectors in the same fashion. The relationship between man and cars has always been irrational and emotional, but it is my impression that Germans are a class of their own in this regard. This impression is actually supported by hard facts, on average Germans spend a greater fraction of their household income on cars than other nations (but much less on homes or food).
Now, Volker. That delusion about superior German auto quality is just patriotism in another guise!
Brian H, that's kinda true, but cars are the odd man out here, as Germans don't care about the origin of a brand when buying most other stuff, e.g., consumer electronics, furniture or garment (some actually prefer U.S. brands in the latter case).
And besides, I looked up "delusion", and the term just plain does not fit here. German auto quality is superior for a fact. :-)
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GM Canada is on the run.
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2006 Flops and Firings
This year, Detroit's Feeble Three will continue their sales decline and loss of market share.
• GM will sell GMAC, and its interest in Isuzu, Saab, Subaru. and Saab, while Ford jettisons Jaguar, DaimlerChrysler's Jeep Commander is also living on borrowed time.
• GM CEO Rick Wagoner is a "dead man walking," who will likely be replaced this year by Mark Hogan, president of the auto supplier Magna, or Carlos Ghosn, the head of Nissan and Renault. Not only has the automaker lost billions on his watch, but the company has to 'restate' its financial reports to comply with SEC regulations. Presently, General Motors is the subject of at least six federal accounting investigations. Insiders say the revised reports will show the company's accountants 'forgot' to list an additional $2 billion in losses
10 Biggest Auto Myths
1. You get what you pay for. No, cheaper cars are often better than luxury lemons.
2. Mercedes makes the best cars. No longer; even German drivers say they prefer Toyota and Lexus.
E.g.; VW top German car, tied for 6th place with 4 others.
German cars were excellent in the olden days. Not so much any more.
Oops, Most of the above is irrelevant; here's the short version:
10 Biggest Auto Myths
1. You get what you pay for. No, cheaper cars are often better than luxury lemons.
2. Mercedes makes the best cars. No longer; even German drivers say they prefer Toyota and Lexus.
Volvo recently won J.D Powers 2011 Germany Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study, with Mercedes Benz in second place and Mazda coming in third... So I guess the Swedes are the best car makers? :)
Brian H, you know those smileys? Methinks you use them yourself, "occasionally". You know, like, colon minus closing parenthesis?
Seriously, when you look at German streets, there is a lot of Toyotas, but Lexus is still an exotic here, and the vast majority by a very wide margin is VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, then Opel and Ford. Granted, many of those Audi, BMW, Mercedes are company cars, so when you strictly look at private car purchases, the image may be different. I don't know.
As for myself, I have a reservation for a Tesla pending, as you know.
Yes, I know. ;) I was just tickling your slightly subsurface ethnocentric patriotism. I know that's kind of un-PC in Germany, but as far as I'm concerned it's fair ball; you have to like your country and culture to make them work properly!!
the vast majority by a very wide margin is VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, then Opel and Ford
That reminds me going interrailing in Germany. VW everywhere until I found myself in some small town with almost exclusively Audi everywhere. Apparently there were an Audi factory there. It felt odd to come in a town and find so many Audis everywhere, it felt like walking thru an car commercial.
I know that's kind of un-PC in Germany, but as far as I'm concerned it's fair ball; you have to like your country and culture to make them work properly!! (Brian H)
I agree 100%, and that's probably been one of Germany's core problems in recent decades. It likely sounds silly to bystanders, but the soccer world cup in Germany did a lot to overcome this "German national schism". It is suddenly PC again to waive a German flag in public! This was inconceivable before.
I thought that waiving waving the flag was PC, while waving it was waiving your PC-ness.
I'm so konfoozed ...
Ooops, yeah. First time actually appreciate your manic nitpickyness. :-)
BTW, I think that Mark in the other thread might actually be one of the few persons (besides yourself) who know what an oxymoron is, and that he used the term purposefully the way he did. I liked it, at least.
Agreed. You have to go a layer deeper, but his usage of the word was spot-on.
German cars may be cheaper in Germany than identical models here in US but we are compelled to buy more or less loaded models compared to Germany. We could never buy cloth seats for instance.
Also we can only buy the larger models. If I could, I would have bought a MB A body in 98. Saw it at the French GP and loved it. MB never imported it here assuring the perpetuation of of the myth we will not buy small cars.
Likewise, although Audi first started selling the A3 in Germany in 1996, it wasn't until 2005 (2006 model year) that Audi introduced the A3 in the U.S., nor has an A2 or A1 ever come over. Audi wants to feed North America only its most profitable cars.
@Robert.Boston - Perhaps in part due to the international overheads. Sounds like a great topic for extesla to rant about on the other forum. Or perhaps he should just rant about any international car transportation as wasteful.


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DCW Chief meets UP rape victim, write to Yogi seeking action
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New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Expressing anger over the rape of a 7-year-old girl, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chief Swati Maliwal on Monday expressed her concern after meeting the victim, and called on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to look into the matter and take serious action. "I have written a letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to look into the matter and take serious action on it. This is one of the worst cases seen in recent times and after meeting the victim I am sad and depressed. The girl is on ventilator and battling for life. After looking at her, I feel the accused literally tried to eat her alive," Maliwal told ANI. Earlier in the week, shocking incident came to light when a man raped a distant relative, during a wedding in the family. The victim, is a Class II student, had come from Punjab with her family and was staying in the Loni area of Ghaziabad. She went missing around 6 pm on Thursday night and was located in a pit 300 m from the wedding venue after an 11-hour search. The victim's father in a statement said, the child was naked, semi-conscious, and bleeding profusely from her private parts. She also had deep cuts and wounds on her face. She was immediately taken to Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital. On investigation, the suspect's father and brother confirmed that the accused had fled to Maharashtra. The accused is a labourer, who hails from Baghpat in UP. (ANI)


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As many as 1,539 residents in Fukushima prefecture, home to the damaged nuclear power plant, have reportedly suffered from stress since the disaster occurred two and a half years ago.
This figure is almost as high as the 1,599 Fukushima residents killed directly by the earthquake and tsunami which devastated the region, according to a survey carried out by the Mainichi Shimbun, the Japanese newspaper.
The bereaved relatives of a further 109 deceased residents have reportedly filed complaints, claiming they died as a result of stress, fatigue and aggravated health issues while living in evacuation shelters or temporary housing.
Fukushima, a region once famed for its green mountains and farm produce such as peaches and rice, was hit hard by the March 11 nuclear disaster as well as the tsunami and earthquake.
More than two years after the disaster, which caused significant damage to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, around 160,000 residents remain in temporary housing, unable to return to their homes.
A string of legal cases are under way across the country, with thousands of Fukushima residents currently in the process of suing both the government and Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco), operators of the plant.
Last month, a group of around 140 residents launched legal action claiming 1 billion yen as compensation for the psychological stress caused by the nuclear accident after the authorities failed to take adequate safety measures to protect them.
Earlier this year, a further 1,650 residents and evacuees filed lawsuits in district courts with similar claims, reflecting the ongoing challenges facing those whose lives were transformed and homes were lost by the disaster.
Reports of the ongoing stresses faced by Fukushima residents coincides with continued troubles at the damaged plant, with a series of high-profile contaminated water leaks and radiation hot spots coming to light in recent weeks.
Shinzo Abe, the prime minister, intervened last week to declare the launch of an ambitious 47 billion yen (£304 million) scheme to stem leaks from the plant by constructing a frozen underground wall.
Late on Monday, TEPCO announced samples taken from a well at the site showed the presence of radioactive substances.
Reports said the utility believed it "now seems more likely" that leaks from tanks storing highly polluted water had made their way into subterranean water, which flows out to sea.


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SUNDAY 28 November 2010, 8.00pm (Doors open at 7.30pm for viewing) at SMLLCA, Lark Lane
SMLLCA Charity Fundraising for a new Minibus. Auction assisted and hosted by Gayna Rose Madder. Auction will be followed by drinks and live acoustic music: SMLLCA charity 'ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS' (8pm-10pm). Details mentioned below.
Featuring a fine selection of over 60 artworks from 1950 and 1999 to date, from artists such as: Terry Sullivan, Nicole Bartos, Danniel John, Fanchon Fröhlich, Sue Ironfield, Richard Ashworth, Nagachoo (Japan), Alice Lenkiewicz, Christopher Muotoh, Kaety Moore and others.
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"MINIBUS AND MEET ME AT SUNSET 2010", and part of the
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A charity contemporary art auction raising money for a new minibus. for St Michael's and Lark Lane Community Association.
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Over sixty works have been donated by Liverpool fine artists for this Community fundraising project. From the featuring works I will mention just a few: works dating back to 1950's, from famous artist and philosopher Fanchon Fröhlich, widow of late Herbert Fröhlich, who was Professor of Theoretical Physics and the first to apply Quantum Physics to Biology; a huge number of abstract and semi-abstract works in a diversity of mediums such as oil and acrylic paintings on paper and canvas, collages, monoprints, ceramics, drawings by Nicole Bartos, born in Romania, who has been based in Liverpool since 1998 and who established Gallery4allarts in 2006; also, there is work from Alice Lenkiewicz, visual artist, and writer, who' s father was well known for his paintings in St. Ives and London; textile sculptures from Kaety Moore, artist and musician; sketches from Japanese artist Nagachoo, who's works have been internationally praised; wood collages/ 2D sculpture from Richard Ashworth; paintings from the wonderful painters Terry Sullivan, Danny John and mixed media on canvas by Sue Ironfield known for her musical and overtone paintings, etc.
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