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On the face of it, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is the biggest threat to BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. Some are already calling him the third option to be chosen over Modi and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi.
He is the current darling of the mainstream media and toast of the Delhi cocktail circuit. Make no mistake about it. Kejriwal is a disruptor. But as with all disruptors you can't really predict what and how they will disrupt.
A convoluted and curious look at how Kejriwal may be in fact indirectly helping Modi…
The strange Gadkari affair...
When Nitin Gadkari was re-elected as BJP President in 2012, then there was a serious chance that he would checkmate Modi's rise in the BJP. It is no secret at that time that both patriarch LK Advani and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj harboured hopes to be PM.
If you remember the politics at that time, then Advani-Sushma and Gadkari were warming up to the fact that Modi should not be made a PM candidate at any cost. Gadkari himself was seen as a contender for the PM's post.
The triumvirate had they got together would have been formidable indeed. All three harboured hopes to become PM but had a common goal of keeping Modi out so that any of them had a crack at it.
That's why most analysts at that time were convinced that Modi would never be PM because he would never even pass the BJP leadership test.
Then Kejriwal decided to go after Gadkari.
He came out with the Purti group expose and kept going after Gadkari and the TV channels went on overdrive hounding the then BJP President. While the RSS and BJP desperately tried to hold on to Gadkari, it was a losing battle and Kejriwal delivered the knockout blow.
Gadkari's replacement was Rajnath Singh who surprised everyone by backing Modi. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who had been wary of Modi till now, immediately saw which way the wind was blowing and jumped in.
So instead of the Advani-Gadkari-Sushma triumvirate that seemed imminent, we suddenly had a Modi-Rajnath-Bhagwat triumvirate!
That expose led to a chain of events which saw Modi being declared PM candidate. In chaos theory it is said that the flapping of a butterfly's wings in Brazil can set off a tornado in Texas.
Well the flapping of the disrupter that is Kejriwal ended up unleashing the tornado called Modi. That's the things with disrupters like Kejriwal, you never can predict how and what they will affect.
The mid-campaign kick…
In 2004, so overconfident was the BJP that they preponed elections by 6 months and launched their India Shining campaign. All that came to a cropper and the NDA was booted out of power.
In 2009, most opinion polls predicted that UPA would make marginal gains. A minority even said that NDA would make a comeback.
If you followed Advani's campaign at that time then you would have seen it was one of sheer overconfidence. Advani attacked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh directly even though the latter had emerged as a middle class hero after showing spine in the nuclear deal.
Advani also talked of corruption and black money stashed abroad even though at that time the populace was not much bothered about such things. That could be one of the things for the absolute drubbing that the NDA got in 2009.
The, you may have noticed that the BJP leaders were entering the third phase of overconfidence after the December 2013 Assembly results. The BJP scored 4-0 and all the leaders were strutting around as if they had won 2014 and nothing more was needed to be done.
Even Delhi seemed to be heading for re-election and the BJP would get a majority because the AAP didn't seem to have resources to fight again in such a short time.
Then things moved fast. The Congress helped AAP come to power. AAP immediately dished out freebies. The mainstream media went totally gaga over Kejriwal. AAP went national and lakhs of people from all over India started joining the AAP.
Now this has delivered a good kick to the BJP and totally ended their over-confidence. But by all reports they appear to be going back to the drawing board.
Lok Sabha polls are at least 3 months away and that's a long time when the AAP-media honeymoon may be over and their months of governance will be under the spotlight. The BJP on the other hand will tread with some caution and humility and that may actually help its cause.
Vote-cutter: Saffron or Congress?
Most political parties in India occupy Left politics with BJP being the only major party in the Right. When the Anna Hazare agitation broke out, it was clear that there was a great overlap between the anti-corruption supporters and BJP supporters.
So when Kejriwal formed the AAP, there was a great chance of millions of BJP voters migrating to the AAP. But Kejriwal did an extremely curious thing. Instead of occupying the Right or Centre Right, he went ahead and occupied the far Left space.
All their actions are also of Left parties: Cosying up to the Congress, pseudo secularism and practicing Kejrinomics which is eerily similar to Sonianomics. Explosive statements on Kashmir by Prashant Bhushan will further alienate the core BJP vote bank.
Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar openly implying a Congress-AAP bhai bhai will definitely not help Kejriwal's cause.
While the Indian electorate is totally unpredictable and has defied pollsters for some time now, there's every chance that the AAP will get more Congress and CPM voters rather than BJP ones.
It is anyone's guess whether in the long run the Kejriwal disruption will help the Congress or the BJP! He is a butterfly whose flapping may unleash a tornado that will either topple the Modi wave or totally destroy the UPA!
Read More by the Author:
8 reasons why the AAP is now An Aam Party
Seven myths about AAP's Lok Sabha chances
Voila! AAP is exactly like all other parties!
Five lessons from Kejriwal's stunning debut
7 myths about Arvind Kejriwal
The author is a Bangalore-based journalist and blogger. He blogs here.


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An Introduction to Belief Networks
Li, Hongjun
Baras, John S.
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Belief networks, also called Bayesian networks or probabilistic causal networks, were developed in the late 1970s to model the distributed processing in reading comprehension. Since then they have attracted much attention and have become popular within the AI probability and uncertainty community. As a natural and efficient model for humans' inferential reasoning, belief networks have emerged as the general knowledge representation scheme under uncertainty.<p>In this report, we first introduce belief networks in the light of knowledge representation under uncertainty, then in the remainingsections we give the descriptions of the semantics, inference mechanisms and some issues related to learning belief networks, respectively. This report is not intended to be a tutorial for beginners. Rather it aims to point out some important aspects of belief networks and summarize some important algorithms.


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I have the girls this month, I'm sorry Jack.
Sure, Ennis, see you next month, I guess.
I'm calling to tell you it's over,
yes cowboy, you're now free to go.
You're saying you sorry you hurt me,
But you hurt me much more then you know.
You're asking me where this call comes from.
Oh, I hope you won't end up here.
I'm just on the blue side of lonesome
Right next to the Heartbreak Hotel
In a tavern that's known as Three Teardrops
On the bar stool, not doing so well.
The floor has a carpet of sorrows,
Yet no one can weep in the aisle.
And they say someone broke the bar mirror,
With only the ghost of a smile.
The hands on the clock never alter,
For things never change in this place.
There's no present, no past, no future,
We're the ones who have lost in loves race.
Hello Lil' Darlin ! ! Ennis??
The next morning
I've had my share of life's ups and down
But fate's been kind the downs have been few
I guess you could say that I've been lucky
Oh, I guess you could say that it's all because of you
If anyone should write my life story
For whatever reason there might be
Between each line of pain and glory
You're the best thing that ever happened to me
Oh...there have been times when times were hard
But somehow we made it through.
For each moment I spend away from you
There is a moment just loving you.
Cause you the best thing that ever Happened to me.
First song by Jim Reeves
Second song by Ray Price
If you want to know what happened between Hello Lil' Darlin and the next morning?
Well... can you keep a secret? Me too.
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Macro Thinking for Micro Medical Solutions
Micro Medical Solutions (MMS) is an emerging medical device company in Wilmington, Mass., formed to do exactly what its name implies—provide solutions to some of the most pressing unmet needs in microvascular intervention in the peripheral arteries. By giving physicians the minimally invasive tools and technology they need to fight the impact of Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI), the company has a mission to significantly reduce the rate of amputations, to improve clinical outcomes and patient quality of life, and to minimize the financial and human costs associated with treatment. When it was time for MMS to begin its prelaunch activity for a new integrated stent and delivery system, the company needed an agency partner who could "deliver," bringing creative power, market understanding and scientific acumen to get the campaign and the messaging to resonate with a sophisticated interventionalist audience.
Strategic Positioning, Brand Vision and Mission Development; Brand Identity; Creative Concept Development; Full Concept, Design and Programming of New Corporate Site; Public Relations
In addition to MMS's need for a campaign and messaging for the upcoming launch of a stent and integrated delivery system, the company realized it was time to formally introduce its Corporate brand! Xavier helped MMS quickly respond to its upcoming approval opportunity by helping to create a vision, mission and position for the company and begin to create public relations materials that tie together the company mission and create buzz surrounding the upcoming new approvals. Then, with a corporate mission and vision in place, Xavier developed multiple options in a corporate launch campaign and used market research to help determine the most powerful choice. Xavier sprung into high gear, providing content, messaging, design and programming for a new website, marketing and public relations activities just in time for the 3-month prelaunch phase of its brands.
Xavier handled naming and brand identity for the upcoming launch of the new integrated BTK stent delivery system.
The launch of a multichannel corporate ad campaign corresponded to the launch of the new site.
Product section of micromedicalsolutions.net establishes visual identity for upcoming launch and serves as a base for all prelaunch public relations links.
Xavier did the complete website content, design and programming for micromedicalsolutions.net
Xavier handled the creative development and research to perfect five final creative concepts for corporate campaign.
Xavier developed the art and final concept execution, highlighting the high human cost of amputation in CLI and the need for new Below-the-knee (BTK) treatment options.


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Happy Hump Day!
So I've been sitting at my computer thinking about how I plan on writing this without seeming completely nuts. As most of you probably know, I looooooove Disneyland. And I know there are people who totally get the judging eyes on when I talk about how many times I go a year (as an adult) because everyone assumes its for kids or people with kids. I want to say I don't care but honestly, it does make me really self conscious about talking about it. But at the end of the day, Disneyland is part of who I am so if you judge me for loving it, I guess technically I don't want you reading anyways!
There are so many reasons why I love Disneyland but I think it's difficult to explain. It's more of a feeling than it is reason (other Disney enthusiasts will agree with me!). But I'm gonna to share my favorite artsy-fartsy pictures I've snapped at the parks and some of the reasons why I love it so much!
Beautiful Giant Castle. 'Nuff said.
No matter where you are, there's almost always a "view" at Disneyland.
I'm still crying a little about the California letters being gone but I love the retro feel to the new California Adventure.
I love the Pacific Wharf, mostly for the UH-mazing Margarita Stand and Karl Strauss Beer Truck but the new Ghiradelli doesn't hurt either 😉 Did I mention there's a Starbucks now too?!
No one can deny the detail Disney puts into small details of the park. This is a restroom area!
California Adventure's Mickey wheel over Paradise Bay is something I could watch all day.
The line of Indiana Jones is usually horrendous. But the detail they put in the "waiting" areas especially of this ride, is undeniable.
Disneyland almost never has a bulb out. Considering the number of bulbs around the park…
You could walk by this pond all day without noticing anything spectacular. But at certain intervals at night, there's a mini light show that happens prior to the fireworks. It's such a trivial detail but it's one of the ways that Disney always strives to make your money worth it.
I absolutely LOVE how Disneyland is different between night and day. Seeing the transition never ceases to amaze me.
All photos were taken by my iPhone 4s.
I've been going to Disneyland since I was little and the wonderful part is that the Disneyland Resort has almost grown up with me. They added California Adventure (a very adult friendly park), built more thrill-centric rides (not for the kids), and now they serve alcoholic beverages (all of these things happened in my lifetime!). Oh trust me, there are millions more reasons I call it my second home (holiday decorations, World of Color, food and drinks), but those are for future entries…
Have you ever been to Disneyland? What's your favorite parts?


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Mar 16, 2017
Final Score: Marist 15, VCU 6
Location: The Diamond (Richmond, Va.)
Records: VCU 10-7, Marist 7-6
The Short Story: It just wasn't destined to be the day for the VCU Rams on Thursday afternoon, as they dropped a 15-6 matchup against the Marist Red Foxes. Connor Gillispie took his first loss on the mound as the starter for the Black & Gold.
- Both Paul Witt and Zac Ching each collected a pair of hits in the offensive effort. Ching added a double and run scored.
- Mitchel Lacey provided offense with the only other extra base hit on the afternoon.
- All nine players in the starting lineup finished with a hit on the afternoon.
- Three Rams saw their 2017 debuts: Garrett Pearson, Eric Neiman, and David Mervis.
- The Rams would get the party started in the second inning, as Zac Ching and Haiden Lamb went back-to-back with hits. Ching would smack a double into the left center gap, scoring Dylan Isquirdo. Lamb would then bring home Ching with an RBI single to center to take the 2-0 lead.
- That lead would not last long, as Marist came out with a six-run top of the third that was highlighted by an RBI single to center from Andrew Rouse that scored two runs. Marist would hold a 6-2 lead.
- The Red Foxes would add a pair in the top of the fourth, coming from a two-run home run from Tyler Kapuscinski. That would give Marist an 8-2 lead.
- VCU would charge back with two more runs in the bottom of the fourth, as both Dylan Isquirdo and Daane Berezo knocked in RBI's, cutting the Marist lead back to 8-4.
- Marist would pull their lead right back out, adding six more runs between the top of the fifth through the seventh, taking a 14-4 lead.
- Thanks to a wild pitch by Ryan Thomas in the bottom of the seventh, the Rams added one to make the score 14-5.
- After Marist added another run in the top of the eighth, Carpenter smacked his third home run of the season, a solo shot over the left field fence.
VCU will return to action tomorrow, Friday, March 17 as they head to UNC Wilmington for a three-game series. First pitch tomorrow is scheduled for 4 p.m.


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Friday, July 12, 2013
"Not a Stick": a one-prop story
Book: "Not a Stick" byAntoinette Portis
Props: Stick
Puppets: None
Technology: Projector with scanned images
Presenters: Two (could work with one)
Not a Stick is one of those books that's brilliant and at the same time so simple. And it's a natural fit for the way we often act out picture books. We do it with two people: One is the guy with the stick (this was me when we did it a few weeks ago), while the other (Terri in this case) responds to each new idea. So I find a stick and pretend it's a fishing pole. Terri asks what I'm doing with the stick, and I reply of course: "It's not a stick." I think the story would really work just fine if that's all we did. The kids would still chime in with their ideas about what I'm imagining the stick is. But we add projected scans from the book. So the first slide is just the stick with the posture:
And the pattern continues just like that. The plain slide appears. The stick guy looks at the slide, ponders a bit, then starts doing the thing that he should be doing. The kids guess, the narrator prompts, and then the full picture fades in. It's an easy one to tell, with lots of room for improvising and interacting with the audience, which is always nice. You don't really even have to memorize, since the slide on the screen tells you what actions come next. (Unless you get mixed up and think the bandleader's baton is actually going to be the knight's sword, and spend a bunch of energy battling a pretend dragon only to see the next slide appear and reveal the marching band....not that you would ever do that. I'm sure I wouldn't. At least not more than one time anyway).
Since the kids are guessing what you're doing and filling in the blanks with their imagination, this approach really captures the essence of the book. And it leads naturally into an after-comment about the importance of "play" in developing early literacy and learning skills.
After one presentation I was talking with a boy about this story and the companion book Not a Box (which he knew) and asked him if he could think of any other similar possibilities....and he came up with: "Not a Blanket!" And with a few hints, came up with some great ideas: Flying Carpet; Fort; Parachute.... So that made me feel like we did do some justice to the book and its potential for inspiring imaginative play.
Having one "observer" and one person acting out works nicely. It gives you more room to play and interact and the narrator can prompt and manage the audience interaction. It could work with one person, though, talking more directly to the audience to get them to say "it's a stick."
Portis Not a Box is an equally excellent book and could work with the same approach we used, but the imaginative activities in Stick just adapt a little more easily to acting out.
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I am so glad that I found your blog! I've bookmarked your site to show our 2 new elementary librarians as I think it will give them some great ideas!ReplyDelete
I also wanted to let you know that I've nominated you for a Liebster Award! Please visit my blog at http://thebookfairygoddess.blogspot.com/2013/07/liebster-award-nomination.html for more info.
I love this idea... having a hard time visualizing how you do it... any chance you have it on camera? firstname.lastname@example.com
Sorry, we don't have a video of this one. Basically it's the plain slide first. Then the teller acting stuff out with the stick. So the plain fishing illustration shows on the screen. Then you get your stick and act out catching a fish. Then the filled in illustration appears. You don't really have to synch your actions to the screen. The kids see the first slide. Then when you step up with your stick they're focusing on you, not the screen. Then when you finish, the filled in slide appears and they focus back on that. Not sure if that helps...?ReplyDelete


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Mad Men Season 6 Interviews With the Cast
Missing your favorites from Mad Men already? Want to hold on to the season just a little bit longer? One great way to go deeper into Mad Men's sixth season is to check out AMC's online interviews with the cast. Below is a sampling of what the actors had to say about everything from Joan's drinking preferences to Pete's most shocking moment. Click on the actor's name to read the full Q&A.
"My hope for Don is that he can somehow identify and fix that foundation." — Jon Hamm (Don Draper)
"I remember the first take, walking straight out of the office and across the hall into Sterling's office and closing the door, and I kind of couldn't stop crying." — Elisabeth Moss (Peggy Olson)
"I think trying to blackmail Don Draper was shocking because he's capable of anything, that guy." — Vincent Kartheiser (Pete Campbell)
"Joan is a gin drinker, most consistently. She'll kind of drink whatever is available in the room, but if she had her druthers, she'd drink gin." — Christina Hendricks (Joan Harris)
"I was at a dinner party, and I realized that I had been eating pigeon the whole time." — John Slattery (Roger Sterling)
"What makes all these characters so interesting is that everyone can relate to the flaws in each character and the desire to change."– January Jones (Betty Francis)
"There was a black-and-white houndstooth coat and dress that I really, really loved." — Jessica Pare (Megan Draper)
"It's actually really fun for me to look back at old episodes. I look so teeny, and it's really weird but it's cool." — Kiernan Shipka (Sally Draper)
"People marched. There was anger. There was an uproar of course. It was a blow. And it was unheard of." — Robert Morse (Bert Cooper)
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The Virtual Families iPhone app is a little family simulation that lets you pick your own little players and help them succeed in life. You can pick out of thousands of little virtual people and help them to choose a profitable career where they can start saving up for bigger expenses. Help your character to provide for themselves as far as necessities and luxuries go and then help them find a suitable partner. Once you have chosen a person to marry then you can help them raise a family and start enjoying the happiness that comes from having little kids. You can follow them out to family outings as well as help them to take care of their home and make it better. This game is fun because among all the good things you are trying to do with the family, you will still have to deal with life as it throws you curve balls. You will have to fix house problems, injuries, natural disasters, and a variety of different mini puzzles that the game offers to keep it fresh and interesting. The popular mac and PC game has finally made it to the mobile market and you will find yourself playing for hours on end in order to help this family overcome the struggles of life and live peacefully and happily.
One of the great things about this app is that it will continue to run in real time even when your phone is asleep. That way you can constantly check up on them and see their progress no matter where you are what time of the day it is.
- This game is all in real-time, so you can follow it throughout the day
- The people that you decide to follow can all be trained a certain way so that they can become the people you want them to. Scold them when they do something wrong and praise them for the good things
- You can decide who your people marry. That means you can marry because you want more money, or because you want them to fall in love
- There are a variety of injuries and illnesses that will hit your little family so you will have to be the resident doctor in order to help them out
- You will get to raise children and send them off to school as they get older
- Make changes to the house and improve it to increase its overall value
- There are a variety of different puzzles that you can find and solve around the house
- Life will give you unpredictable events that you will have to deal with every so often
- There are over 100 different trophies that you can get as you progress through the game
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Hey guys welcome back to my blog, I'm so excited to show you some of my valentines outfit ideas.. traditionally valentines outfit ideas were limited to red and black 💃🏽, I'm not sure about you guys but I remember wearing a lot of red on valentines 😂
Let's just say all rules will be broken, it's all about what you feel good and comfortable in. So to kick start the series I put together this very simple but chick outfit.. as you know by now I'm a knee high boots kinda girl, I paired them up with a little sequin dress from and topped it off with a leather bicker jacket from to give it that extra edge.
Lippie xox
Outfit Details-:
Jacket- Primark
Dress- Pull & Bear
Boots - Primark


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Rounds up, as cattle 7 Little Words
Is it hard to find the answer to today's clue "Rounds up, as cattle" of 7 Little Words game?
The main aim in 7 little words is to find the 7 words using the provided clues. Along with 7 clues, the number of letters in the word that needs to be figured out is also given. Using both these clues, the player tries to find the word. Give it another try to find the answer for Rounds up, as cattle, it has 8 letters. Below is the answer.
Rounds up, as cattle 8 letters
Answer to the puzzle: Wrangles
Rearrange the letters to form the word Wrangles.
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News from Samoa
The ministry of natural Resources and Environment (M.N.R.E) lit up Mapuifagalele last week with gifts for the senior citizens living at the Home.
The Chief Executive Officer of MNRE, Suluimalo Penaia Amataga, presented the Home with ten air condition units and dozens of light bulbs.
"The use of these electrical appliances will eliminate waste energy completely through using technologies to provide equivalent of better services with less energy and wise use," he said "The idea is to find ways to conserve energy, thus helping the economy.
The Chief Executive Officer went on to say that they wished to assist us to reduce our large monthly electricity bill.
Talanu'upo Aukuso, of Mapuifagalele, expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Residents:
"May the Lord continue to bless the ministry, its General Manager and all the staff for
this generous gift that you have given us," he said.


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Wolff, who grew up in New Orleans, Memphis and Berkeley as a child prodigy, first worked with Cal Tjader at age 19. His career took off with Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis big band. As musical director for Nancy Wilson and later for the Arsenio Hall television variety show, Wolff practiced his love of straight-ahead jazz with many well-known leaders. Composing and performing for the motion picture industry has now moved the pianist into the limelight; he also has a role in the play Jules' Blues, and a documentary due out later this year. Wolff's band, Impure Thoughts, may be the most significant aspect of his career.
The band combines Afro-Cuban, Indian, and familiar rhythms. Drones and percussion sounds lay the framework, while saxophone and piano offer melody. What makes Impure Thoughts different, though, is (1) the intricate, ostinato role of the acoustic bassist and (2) the parallel designs from tablas and congas. Wolff and Alex Foster provide creative jazz improvisation throughout. Recommended, the music offers variety within the genre, while combining widely separate elements in a natural way.
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To all Members of Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union (CPFCU):
All members are hereby notified that the management of CPFCU in its complete and sole discretion, will terminate or withdraw from a members or members of CPFCU, any product or service or any related product or service (of any kind or nature), when in the opinion of the management of CPFCU, the product or service is used or could be used in an illegal manner(s) or for an illegal transaction(s) by a member or members. Additionally, the member or members of CPFCU who use of could use the product or service in an illegal manner(s) or for an illegal transaction(s) shall indemnify and hold harmless CPFCU and/or its officers, directors, management, agents, attorneys and employees from any and all damages, claims, fees, expenses, attorney fees, costs, etc., of any kind or nature which arise, may arise, could arise, or are threatened to arise from any of the foregoing.
By way of example and not by limitation, if a member or members utilize a CPFCU credit card or debit card for gambling purposes or for playing schemes of chance, CPFCU has the right to terminate or cancel the charges incurred on the card but is also authorized to terminate the privileges to utilize the credit charges incurred on the card but is also authorized to terminate the privileges to utilize the credit card or debit card.
Please utilize the products and service of Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union in a responsible manner.
If you are in default on a financial obligation to us, federal law gives us the right to apply the balance of shares and dividends in your account(s) at the time of default to satisfy that obligation. Once you are in default, we may exercise this right without further notice to you.
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This means a lien can be impressed on shares of a guarantor or other accommodation party.
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Dividends are posted quarterly on all share & share draft accounts quarterly and are available for withdrawal the 1st of each new quarter. Flagship Dividend Share account dividends are posted monthly and are available for withdrawal the 1st of each new month.
Our policy is to make funds from your deposits available to you on the first business day after the day we receive your deposit. At that time, you can withdraw the funds in cash and we will use the funds to pay checks that you have written.
For determining the availability of your deposits, every day is a business day, except Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. If you make a deposit before 5:00pm on a business day that we are open, we will consider that day to be the day of your deposit. However, if you make a deposit after 5:00pm or on a day we are not open, we will consider that the deposit was made on the next business day we are open.
In some cases, we will not make all of the funds that you deposit by check available to you on the first business day after the day of your deposit. Depending on the type of check that you deposit, funds may not be available until the seventh business day after the day of your deposit. However, the first $100 of your deposits will be available on the first business day.
If we are not going to make all of the funds from your deposit available on the first business day, we will notify you at the time that you make your deposit. We will also tell you when the funds will be available. If your deposit is not made directly to one of our employees, or if we decide to take this action after you have left the premises, we will mail you the notice by the day after we receive your deposit.
If you will need the funds from a deposit right away, you should ask us when the funds will be available.
In addition, funds you deposit b check may be delayed for a longer period under the following circumstances:
- We believe a check you deposit will not be paid.
- You deposit check totaling more than $5000 on any one day.
- You redeposit a check that has been returned unpaid.
- You have overdrawn your account repeatedly in the last six months.
- There is an emergency, such as failure of communication computer equipment.
We will notify you if we delay your ability to withdraw funds for any of these reasons, and we will tell you when the funds will be available. They will generally be available no later than the fifth business day after the day of your deposit.
If you are a new member, the following special rules may apply during the first 30 days your account is open.
The first $5,000 from a deposit of U.S. Treasury checks will be available on the ninth business day after the day of your deposit. Funds from wire transfers into your account will be available on the first business day after the day we receive the transfer.
Funds from deposits of cash and the first $5,000 of a day's total deposits of cashier's, certified teller's, traveler's and state and local government checks will be available on the first business day after the day of your deposit meets certain conditions. For example, the checks must be payable to you. The excess over $5,000 will available on the ninth business day after the day of your deposit. If you do not make the deposit in person to one of our employees, the first $5,000 will not be available until the second business day after the day of your deposit.
Funds from all other check deposits will be available on the fifth business day after the day of your deposit.
We welcome further questions that you may have regarding availability of your deposited funds.
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- Some other options, such as Bill Pay, may be available depending on your Credit Union.
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Also, if your statement shows transfers that you did not make, tell the Credit Union at once. If you do not tell us within 60 days after the statement was mailed to you, you may not get back any money you lost after the 60 days if we can prove that we could have stopped someone from taking the money if you had told us in time. If a good reason (such as a long trip or a hospital stay) kept you from telling us, we will extend the time periods.
If you believe an unauthorized person has accessed your account and that person has transferred or may transfer money from your account without your permission, call or write the Credit Union. Contact information is available the website.
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- Where it is necessary for completing transfers, or
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- In order to comply with government agency or court orders, or
- If you give us your written permission.
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- If, through no fault of ours, you do not have enough money in your account to make the transfer.
- If the transfer would go over the credit limit on your overdraft line.
- If circumstances beyond our control (such as fire or flood) prevent the transfer, despite reasonable precautions that we have taken.
- There may be other exceptions stated in our agreement with you.
Error Resolution. In case of errors or questions about your electronic transfers, telephone or write the Credit Union as soon as you can, if you think your statement or receipt is wrong or if you need more information about a transfer listed on the statement or receipt. We must hear from you no later than 60 days after we sent the first statement on which the problem or error appeared.
- Tell us your name and account number (if any).
- Describe the error or the transfer you are unsure about, and explain as clearly as you can why you believe it is an error or why you need more information.
- Tell us the dollar amount of the suspected error. If you tell us orally, we may require that you send us your complaint or question in writing within 10 business days.
We will determine whether an error occurred within 10 days after we hear from you and will correct any error promptly. If we need more time, however, we may take up to 45 days to investigate your compliant or question. If we decide to do this, we will credit your account within 10 business days for the amount you think is in error, so that you will have the use of the money during the time it takes us to complete our investigation. If we ask you to put your compliant or question in writing and we do not receive it within 10 business days, we may not credit your account.
For errors involving new accounts, point of sale, or foreign-initiated transactions, we may take up to 90 days to investigate your complaint or question. For new accounts, we may take up to 20 business days to credit your account for the amount you think is in error. We will tell you the results within three business days after completing our investigation. If we decide that there was no error, we will send you a written explanation. You may ask for copies of the documents that we used in our investigation.


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Questions and Answers
Most common questions and answers
We do accept all breeds into our facility, however, we do limit the number of "Bully Breeds" (American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, American Bulldogs, Cane Corso etc...) that are in the pack. We do this because many of our customers have expressed concern over the bully breeds' reputation and are apprehensive about their own dog's safety while at daycare. In order to respect the feelings of our clients, which after all they are the ones who keep us in business, while still giving an opportunity to some fantastic dogs to come and play with our pack, by limiting the number we can help the bully breed community to dispel some of the bad publicity it gets while at the same time maintaining our excellent safety record and keeping our customers happy. If you have a "bully breed" or a "bully mix", please let us know up front and we will let you know if we have any openings available, if we do not, we have a waiting list when we are full and should any of our dogs move or discontinue daycare we can notify you. Bully breeds go through the same strict interview process that any and all of the other dogs go through and only well-socialized, non-aggressive, non-possessive dogs will pass.
You will need to print off an enrollment form and waiver off of our homepage and fill it out and you will need vaccinations records from the vet showing that your dog is current on rabies, distemper/parvo and bordetella (required every 6 months) and proof of spay/neuter if over 7 months. Once you've got that together, just give us a call and we will schedule a time for your dogs interview. Feel free to call if you have any questions or concerns while deciding on daycare or while gathering this info.
The interview process has a few different steps.
First, we will spend a few minutes going over your dog's application and vet records; then, we will address any questions or concerns you may have.
Then we will take your dog from you and introduce him/her to our pack. We will observe them as they interact with the other dogs, checking for any signs of aggression, obviously, as well as signs of fear, stress or anxiousness. If at any point we see signs of aggression, we will bring your dog back to you and they will not be able to stay to play – we take this very seriously because the safety of our dogs is of utmost importance. If your dog seems fearful or anxious, we will take the time to help him/her get passed the initial reaction – it can be a big deal for a dog, especially one that has not been exposed to many dogs, to be able to properly meet and greet other dogs, but it is an essential skill that can be learned if you would like to have a well socialized dog. Once we feel your dog is comfortable and mingling well with the pack we will let you know that they have passed this step in the interview - please allow 15-30 minutes for those initial steps.
Finally, we will have you leave your dog for at least 4 hours so that he/she can really settle in and get a feel for the daycare experience. We will watch to make sure your dog is not stressed or uncomfortable because we want every dog in our pack to feel at ease, whether they want to run and play on their first day or just relax and calmly socialize. If your dog does not seem to be fitting in to the social environment or is showing signs of distress, we will call to let you know so you can come and pick him/her up. For many dogs daycare is a natural environment, however there are occasionally dogs that would be happier at home with a pet sitter or at a traditional kennel, this does not means they are not great dogs, they just do not enjoy the social environment, and your dogs' welfare is very important to us.
Absolutely! We have several water troughs in each play area at all times with fresh water, but remember, dogs are very active at daycare so it is basically like several hours of exercising for us, so even after they have left daycare, they will still need to rehydrate. Also, dogs that are running and playing should not drink large amounts of water because it increases their chances of vomiting it back up as well as getting bloat, so many dogs will drink a limited amount of water until they are out of the play area and know that play time is over. If we see a dog that is drinking large amounts of water and then playing extremely hard we will actually pull them out of the play area until they have had time to digest the water.
If you would like your dog to eat while at daycare just bring your dogs food/treats and we will take care of the rest, there is no charge for this service. Please be aware, after eating, all dogs remain in their kennel for 45-60 minutes after eating to allow their food time to digest before running and playing.
Dogs whose pads have not yet worked up a good callous surface may be a little sensitive after running and playing all day. We use pea gravel in our outside yard – it's easier on joints and paws, it's hygienic and it much more forgiving during games of chase. Don't worry though, once they are exposed on a regular basis they will harden and will no longer be sore. It is best not to put any kind of softener or paw wax on their pads because their pads are meant to harden and protect them for a variety of surfaces.
Absolutely, we just ask that you bring current vaccination records and be prepared to wait a few minutes while we re-introduce your dog to the pack to make sure they will still be happy and comfortable and play well with the pack. This is considered a day of daycare – you can purchase a pass or pay for the single day at the end of your dogs day of play. If for any reason your dog does not pass the re-interview, there is no charge.
Everyone that boards needs to be able to spend their days in daycare, so you need to do the same things listed above. Once your dog has passed the interview, you can schedule boarding.
Definitely, we recommend you bring the food your dog is used to eating. Most dogs' digestive systems do not react well to rapid changes in their diets which can lead to stomach cramps, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea, vomiting or refusal to eat. We do have house foods ($2 / day) if you forget your dog's food – let us know what brand he/she normally eats and we will try to supplement with the same or something similar.
Absolutely, we will administer, we just ask that you provide written instruction so that we know exactly what to do for your pup. There is no charge to administer medications.
Yes, we can accommodate special diets. We do ask that you provide instruction on how to prepare any meals and any storage requirements and treat restrictions. We have a full kitchen – fridge, microwave, etc.
We encourage you to do so! Items from home have your smell on them and provide comfort and security for your dog while he is in his kennel. Those items are not allowed in the play area but when it is time to go to bed at night it lets your pup know which area is his/hers and helps them to snuggle in. Be aware though, if your dog tends to be destructive, all items may not make it back in one piece, so if you have a cherished item you should probably leave that at home. We have bowls, beds, blankets that we can provide as well if you do not bring anything.
If it has been more than 12 months since your dogs last visit (daycare or boarding) we do require that you bring them for a re-interview day before we can reserve a space for them. You just need to bring updated vaccination records. There is a $25 daycare day charge to re-interview as long as your dog passes and spends the day with us, however, if you are making a boarding reservation for 5 nights or more, there is no charge for the daycare day. If for any reason your dog does not pass the re-interview, there is no charge. We require this for a couple of reasons first, it will get your dog reacquainted with the humans and dogs here as well as the facility, then they will go home with you at the end of the day, having experienced this, when he/she returns for boarding they will experience significantly less stress because he will be familiar with the routine and will know you will be returning for them. Second, while most dogs maintain a consistent disposition throughout their lives, some dogs may display changes in personalities as they mature and some as they grow old. For instance a dog that is 8 months old during its first visit may get along extremely well with other dogs, but if that dog is not exposed to similar social situations as it matures into an adult dog, he/she may not be able to handle the open play environment as a 2 year old adult dog. The same goes for a dog that is aging or one that has had a negative experience since their last visit; they may not be able to handle the experience as they did before. We would rather find that out during a day when you are in town and can make other arrangements than to take your dog and have to disrupt your vacation trying to figure out alternate arrangements. Again, our aim is to provide all of our dogs, whether daycare or boarding, with a safe, fun and comfortable environment, though it may seem inconvenient, it's in everyone's best interest.
Absolutely, most family dogs feel most comfortable when they can snuggle up next to their siblings. We have spacious kennels with plenty of room for 2 or 3 dog families – we even have a few "family" areas for large breed families.
Yes, we take dogs of all sizes.
We do have multiple areas for our dogs; however we do require that all dogs get along with both large and small dogs. During the interview process all dogs are exposed to dogs of all sizes because we feel it is important that dogs, whether large or small, do not develop phobias of any other types of dog because at some point in their lives they will be exposed to those types of dogs, whether on a walk, in our lobby or at the vet, and it is important to have a well-balanced dog that can handle those situations. Though many small dogs enjoy playing with various sized dogs – there are times though when we feel it is better for them to be in a separate are – during inclimate weather, during drop off and pick up time, etc. and we will move them accordingly for their safety and comfort.
Yes, you can drop off and pick up dogs on Saturday and Sunday for daycare and boarding. Our hours are from 10:30 to 5:30. We are also open from 10:30 to 5:30 on all major holidays.
Many vets only update bordetella vaccinations annually, however because the virus is airborne, it is highly contagious and will spread rapidly among dogs sharing the same environment and much like the human common cold, canine cough is both seasonal (usually spring and fall) and epidemic. Today it is very effective against most known strains, however it is known to mutate easily and there are times you pet may still get a case of it. It is the only protection we have at this time and that is why we require it - we have taken it a step further and require it to be done every 6 months. So if your dog is very social , goes on walks, parks, hiking in the canyons, daycare, pet stores, training classes, grooming shops, vet offices or any other place where they will have contact with other dogs it is a good safety precaution to have them inoculated for this. Bordetella is not part of the standard vaccination schedule most vets follow – so you may need to specifically request it.
We do this for the safety of the intact dogs, not because intact dogs don't behave well in daycare. Intact dogs are at greater risk of injury from other dogs. In a social setting, such as daycare, intact males are often viewed as threats by other dominant dogs and therefore may become targets. The testosterone that is present will put the other non-intact dogs on edge creating tension and disrupting the pack. Non-intact females will target intact females as well, whether they are in heat or not, and male dogs will view her as an intact female which can lead to behaviors that are not acceptable social behaviors at daycare. Basically by creating a level playing field, the dogs can easily find their natural place in our pack and that makes for a safe and comfortable environment for everyone.


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It sometimes helps to know who is authoring a website, what experience they have and where they are coming from and so in that light here is a brief insight into my relationship with this 'Legendary Dartmoor' website.
I was born in the small Cotswold town of Chipping Norton and was first introduced to Dartmoor in the early 1980s. At that time I was working as a sales representative selling veterinary pharmaceuticals throughout the south west, this meant over-night stays in various hotels. Being a 'country boy' I soon found a couple of nice hotels on Dartmoor and would often take a stroll on the moor after dinner. In the late 1980s I moved to Devon and took up residence in the village of Denbury which is nestled just outside the Dartmoor National Park. I then moved to a small cottage just outside Chagford in 2000 where I spent many happy days, in 2002 I moved to Cardiff and then to a small village near the English/Welsh Border. So it is fair to say that I have known Dartmoor for a good thirty years both as a resident and a visitor.
Like many people my real introduction to Dartmoor come via letterboxing through which I spent many happy days tramping all over Dartmoor. There are so many aspects to the landscape of Dartmoor that I soon wanted to know the history of what I was encountering on my various rambles. This thirst for knowledge soon saw a groaning bookcase filled with Dartmoor related works and when I was not walking the moor I was reading the many books and pouring over various maps. It did not take long for this interest to turn into a passion and in fact there are one or two people that would have described it as an obsession. Through my letterboxing activities I was approached by a local publisher who asked if I would like to write a book on the ancient stone crosses of Dartmoor. Having never ventured down such a route I saw this as a challenge and the year of 1996 was spent searching out the numerous crosses, photographing them and then drawing each one. In 1997 the book was finally published and, 'A Pilgrimage to Dartmoor's Crosses' hit the bookshop shelves.
By then I had spent many years walking amongst the historical and archaeological features of Dartmoor and wherever possible reading about their origins. During these years I had also become a fan of Channel 4's 'Time Team' which developed my interest in archaeology. Through a combination of Dartmoor and The Time Team I was inspired to embark on a distance learning course on archaeology at Exeter University. In 2003 this resulted in a certificate in archaeology which in turn inspired me to move on to a diploma course in Landscape Archaeology. By now my goal was to progress to a degree in the same subject but sadly the university stopped all distance learning courses in archaeology and that effectively put a stop to my ambitions, leaving me with just a certificate and diploma. However, after moving to Wales I discovered that the University of Wales was offering a part time Masters Degree course in Landscape History. I approached them and explained my predicament and despite having no degree was excepted on the course. In 2008 I graduated with a Masters Degree in Landscape History but sadly it has still left a gap on the wall where my ordinary degree should hang.
In 1997 I developed an interest in web building and decided to start a Dartmoor related site in the form of 'Dartmoor, The Wildest Land'. This simply listed some of the better known legends of Dartmoor along with some letterboxing information and consisted of about 30 pages. As my knowledge of html etc was non existent I had to employ the services of a very expensive site designer who after taking the cash disappeared leaving me with a very basic site to which I had no access. In 2005 I decided to start again with a brand new site that would feature the history, archaeology, legends, folklore, traditions and landscape of Dartmoor. In order to have complete control of the site I bought Microsoft FrontPage along with a 'bible' which explained how to use the programme. In the October of 2005 'Legendary Dartmoor' was born and since then has slowly evolved into what you see today with just over 900 pages on the many aspects of Dartmoor. On average this website gets around 40,000 hits a month from all around the world.
Since this website has been launched many of the pages have been used in various publications both of a local and national nature along with some of the graphics. I presume that initially through this website and via later discussions I got the opportunity to appear in a History Channel documentary which was filmed on Dartmoor in January 2009. More recently I have appeared in a BBC news item regarding Dartmoor skunks and regularly get contacted by various production companies for information or invitations to participate in their programmes.
I hope this short resume has provided an insight as to where the information contained within these pages is coming from. I hope you enjoy your visit to Legendary Dartmoor.


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October 15, 2014
CFTC Announces Departure of Clearing and Risk Division Director Ananda Radhakrishnan
Washington, DC — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced that Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) Director Ananda Radhakrishnan will depart the agency at the middle of November. Mr. Radhakrishnan is a 12-year veteran of the agency, and he has been the Director since DCR was formed in 2011 and previously had been the Director of the Division of Clearing and Intermediary Oversight (DCIO). Chairman Tim Massad also announced today that Phyllis Dietz, currently Deputy Director for Clearing Policy, will be the Acting Director upon Mr. Radhakrishnan's departure.
"Ananda has been a tremendous asset to the CFTC. I have enjoyed working with him and have valued his leadership and counsel during my time at the Commission. I wish Ananda the best in his future endeavors," said CFTC Chairman Massad.
Under Mr. Radhakrishnan's leadership, DCR has implemented key requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, including regulations with respect to core principles for derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs); clearing determinations issued by the CFTC; regulations governing clearing member risk management and the protection and investment of customer funds; and regulations mandating the straight-through-processing of swaps executed on futures exchanges and swap execution facilities.
"It has been an honor and a privilege to work with Chairman Massad, the Commissioners and the staff of the Commission during my tenure at the CFTC," said Mr. Radhakrishnan. "I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to work on behalf of the Commission for the past 12 years and especially for the extraordinary efforts of my talented and dedicated colleagues in DCR and DCIO."
Ms. Dietz joined the CFTC as a Special Counsel in 1999, having previously worked in private practice in the areas of Federal securities law and banking law. As head of the DCR Clearing Policy Branch, Ms. Dietz's responsibilities have included developing and implementing policies for the regulation and supervision of DCOs. Along with Mr. Radhakrishnan, she was instrumental in establishing the CFTC's comprehensive regulatory framework for DCOs. Ms. Dietz earned her J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, where she served on the Editorial Board of The Georgetown Law Journal.
Last Updated: October 15, 2014


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Malawi Wedding: Mr & Mrs Chinamale
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I get asked all the time why I email so much. Since we have a lot of new people signing up for my training this week I thought this would be a good time to address the question of "Why do you email so much stuff to me?" the bottom line is because it builds my business and you can use it to build yours as well. Those that are highly interested have no problem with a weekday email.
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1. To build a relationship: The email tips help to build a relationship with you. You get to know more about what I teach and about me personally. This is fundamental to building lifelong customers.
2. To maintain consistency: In a world filled with spam, it is important to set the expectation of how often you will be emailed and to stick to that. Fluctuations often annoy people and lead to spam complaints. When someone hits that complaints button the damage they cause is massive. The hurt email deliverability for everyone else they wants to get the info. They delay other messages. That button should be reserved for those that do not respect unsubscribe wishes.
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Whatever you do, don't look behind the curtain. Don't notice the melting Antarctic Ice Sheet. Don't pay attention to the record heat. Don't bother examining the ongoing drought.
G-O-TEA politicians continue to deny the increasingly frightening reality of climate change. For them, it's about pandering to the 21st Century Know Nothings who comprise their political base. For them, it's all about political survival.
But for many in California, they're simply concerned about human survival. Last week, over 20,000 people were evacuated as wildfires emerged near Los Angeles and San Diego. We even saw a "firenado" form last week.
And it's not just California. Closer to home, the Hunter Falls Fire has burning in the Mount Rose wilderness area near Reno. It's now 47% contained. And while it may be fully contained by Friday, it's meant a rather early kickoff to Northern Nevada's wildfire season.
For many "TEA" flavored politicians & media personalities, climate change is merely a "distraction" from the pressing haute faux scandals of the day. But for those of us who have experienced wildfires, drought, and other effects of climate change, it's about survival. It's about our survival. It's about the survival of the human race.
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Let's talk podcasts.
Hi guys!
Today I'd like to chat about podcasts. They've become something of an obsession of mine in the past year, as integral to my daily routine as coffee (IF you can believe that).
In my zealous passion and sharing for podcasts I've encountered a lot of quizzical looks and blank stares from friends and realize that before I bombard them with a list of my favorite shows, we need to start with the basics.
So before I get into what I'm currently listening to and why you should too, let's briefly go over the the 'what' and 'how' of podcasting:
(if you're like, 'Victoria, duh, I know this stuff'- then skip these next two sections you podcasting diva!)
"What even is a Podcast?" (ps. should I be capitalizing 'Podcast' like I have? I don't even know…)
A Podcast is basically an audio show of separate episodes. You how when you're driving and you're listening to a great radio show and you're like "geez I wish these people just had a show I could subscribe to and on a regular basis my phone would happily alert me of new episodes..AND I could go back and listen to ones I may have missed"…then you desperately need podcasting in your life.
There are SO many topics to choose from when it comes to podcasting, so no matter what you're into there is definitely a podcast out there for you. I personally listen to a mix (as you'll see below) of productivity podcasts (surprise, surprise, right!?), comedy shows, inspirational interviews and fun informational shows.
Shows are also in various formats- there are solo host podcasts (just one person talking the whole time), interview style podcasts, radio 'show' type podcasts, basically anything you can audibly record can be turned into a podcast. They also vary greatly in length- some episodes are just a few minutes and some are a couple hours. So no matter how much time you have- there's always something you can pick up.
"How do I listen to a Podcast?":
I'm just going to go into how I personally listen to a podcast, because I am not a technical guru and I'm not super familiar with other non-apple platforms. That said, I found a bunch of articles online about how to listen to them on various platforms (here, here, and here!) so please shoot over to any of those if you do not want to use iTunes for whatever reason (weirdo). (I kid!)
Podcast app on your iPhone:
To search, subscribe and listen I use the Podcast app on my phone. It's a purple icon that comes with your phone, you probably shoved it somewhere in the depths of your home screens wondering what in the world it was (like I did). Well pull it back up and put it front and center on your home screen!
Once you have it open, you can either search for specific podcasts in the search section or browse podcasts in the 'featured' or 'top charts' sections. Once you find one you like, just click the 'subscribe' button and they will show up in your feed! Hit the 'My Podcasts' section to see all the ones you currently subscribe to, and once you click on them individually you can select a specific episode. That's it!
"Why should I be listening to podcasts?":
Because I said so. 😉
But really there are a lot of ways podcasts can enrich your life and yes, even make you more productive!
1. They educate you. Do you want to be a better cook? Learn more about how cars work? Understand new sales or productivity techniques? Online marketing tips for small businesses? Podcasts can teach you!
2. They're a super productive way to spend down time. There are so many prime places to listen to podcasts: long commutes (I WISH I understand podcasts when I was commuting 2 hours a day…), while walking or running, doing chores around the house, waiting in line for the new iPhone..
3. They introduce you to people, topics and life perspective you might not otherwise know. I can't begin to tell you how much I've learned and been exposed to through podcasting. So many books, ideas, apps, concepts…etc. It's like having a conversation with someone new every day.
4. They give you great conversation topics. I feel like I have so much more to talk about since listening to podcasts, especially since I listen to so many different types and topics. Anything that surprises my friends and makes me (at least sound) super cultured is gold in my opinion.
5. They're free! We are so lucky to live in a time where we have so much quality and free content to enjoy. Take advantage of it!
"When should I listen to Podcasts?":
Whenever you want!
As I mentioned in #2 above, they are great for 'down time' or chunks of time when you can't do anything else. I think driving in the car, or on public transit are the great places to listen. I personally listen pretty much every morning while going on my morning walk with some coffee. I also listen while doing chores around the house or if I'm doing some extensive cooking in the kitchen. Just be sure: you CAN find time to listen. If you think you can't, email me your schedule and I will show you where you can fit it in.
OK if you don't already listen to podcasts…have I convinced you!? If you've never tried them- please give it a go! I promise you won't be disappointed (well, I guess that depends which ones you pick…but that's on you hun!). There's something for everyone!
If you're interested in a peak into what I currently subscribe to and are maybe looking for some suggestions on where to start- check out my list below!
I don't have a ton that I subscribe to because I'm super weird about having too many items in any of my feeds…I get really overwhelmed. Instead I try to keep it simple and only keep shows I'm actively listening to on a regular basis. Here's a quick overview of each show on my list:
"Achieve your Goals" with Hal Elrod: This is the guy who wrote 'The Miracle Morning' which is a book I HIGHLY recommend. I actually subscribed to his show after reading it and love it. It's full of lots of productivity tips, inspirational interviews and personal growth and development concepts.
"The JV Club" with Janet Varney: I LOVE this show. It isn't one that 'teaches' per se although I would argue it educates you on lots of different life perspectives and introduces you to great actors and artists you may have not heard of before. She interviews fellow actors or people in the 'biz' with a focus on their childhood/high school years which is FANTASTIC. I'm obsessed with hearing about peoples experiences growing up so it's super interesting. Plus she always plays the 'MASH' game at the end which is too perfect.
"The 5AM Miracle" with Jeff Sanders: To be honest I can't remember how I found this one…but am so happy I did! I think I've listened to all the episodes, he has a ton of great productivity and personal development tips and techniques. I also really enjoy that he focuses on how to increase your energy throughout the day so you can get more done. The new episode shows up first thing every Monday morning which is the BEST way to start the week in my opinion.
"Elise Gets Crafty" with Elise Blaha Cripe: I've been reading Elise's blog for quite a while and she actually started this podcast around the time I started listening to podcasts so I was super excited about it. She covers a lot of goal oriented topics, small business and creative business topics and also has some great interviews with other creatives.
"The Lively Show" with Jess Lively: This is in general a very inspirational and fantastic podcast, Jess interviews a ton of great people and focuses on how each person is living their life intentionally (helping others to live a life with intention is her work and the focus of her blog & podcast). The people she brings on cover a huge variety of topics from work and business to general lifestyle and interests.
"After the Jump" with Grace Bonney: This podcast actually just ended (at least for now) but there are still around 100 episodes to go back through. In general the topics are business related with a focus on creative companies and the challenges and new opportunities facing each of these in this fast paced online world we live in.
"The Joy the Baker Podcast" with Tracy Shutterbean: I'll be honest, I haven't started this one yet! It's the newest on my list…but I heard really great things and have listened to her interviews on other podcasts.
"NPR TED Radio Hour": A classic. I love TED talks and have always enjoyed how this show ties a couple into an overarching theme or topic.
"This American Life": Another classic. I love that I can refer back to a bunch of old episodes I've missed on NPR.
"Radio Lab": Can you tell I love NPR? This one is DEFINITELY great for giving you weird and awesome conversation topics over dinner.
"SERIAL": Duh. Even non-podcasters have heard about this one. Who's ready for season 2!?
"The One you Feed": SUCH a great podcast. It's typically interview style and always starts with the parable of the two wolves, which somehow still kind of chokes me up every time? I'm clearly just an emotional basket case. Anyway, this is such a great introspective podcast and always gives me some sort of 'a-ha' moment about myself. A+
Well what about you all? Do you already listen to podcasts? If so PLEASE SHARE YOUR FAVORITES! I'm clearly an addict and love hearing about what others are listening to so I can binge listen and add them to my list. Do you already listen to any of the ones on my list? Are you going to give any a shot after reading my super in depth and awesome descriptions?
Peace + Podcasts,
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Deb March 10, 2015 at 10:53 pm
I have just recently started listening to podcasts, and one of my favorites is The Productivity Show by Asian Efficiency. I am interested in checking out some of the ones you listed here as well.


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I also made this card for this week's ABC blog challenge and the challenge this week is 'New Year Sparkle'. We were to create any card using anything that sparkles and I decided to use rhinestone gems. It's hard to see in my photo so I wanted to point out that my gems are just below my sentiment.
I first cut a die shape using the label collection framelit and then I stamped a flower and two small green stems in the lower right corner. Then I stamped the sentiment using chocolate chip ink towards the left side.
The white card stock towards the bottom of my card was stamped using the same flower stamp as on my sentiment layer and the same baja blue ink. The chocolate chip card stock was punched using the dotted scalloped ribbon border punch and then the background towards the top of my card was dry embossed using the square lattice embossing folder.
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If you live in Pasadena or the surrounding San Gabriel Valley, it will be worth your while to drop into Vertical Bistro tomorrow night between 7 – 10 PM. Chef Laurent Quenioux has some new dishes up his sleeve that he would very much like to share with you. And for $25, you can taste a few of them as well as wash them down with some new beers and/or cocktails.
Not a bad open house for the locals.
Make sure you RSVP to the appropriate email address below to reserve your spot. I expect there to be some real tasty French bites awaiting you tomorrow inside the newly renovated Vertical Bistro. There is even a new "library" for you to check out. Now there's bookshelves in this wine bar thanks to the new addition, which is a 60-seat dining room. The space now overlooks historic Raymond Avenue. This open house sounds like a great opportunity to try the renovation on for size.
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|Red Light, Green Light
|NXT, cars, robotics, sensors
|Grade Level
|3, 4, 5, 6
|1 Hour Total
|Brief Description
|Students will program cars to play a game of "Red Light, Green Light" based on sound. Robots will race each other, but have to stop at hearing a clap, go on the next clap, etc.
|Lesson Objectives:
|Learn the use of the sound sensor.
|Materials Needed:
|NXT Kit, laptop
|Preparation and Set Up:
|Have a defined start and end line for the race.
|Necessary Background
|Have a functioning car to be programmed, knowledge of programming loops.
|1. Brainstorm the programming strategy. 2. Program the cars to alternately stop and go on hearing a noise. 3. Refine the decibel threshold of the sound sensor so it is not too sensitive or overly sensitive. 4. Have the cars race each other, disqualifying cars if they don't follow the rules.
|This could be modified to use another sensor as the "light."
|Umbrella Unit/Curriculum (if applicable)
|NXT Robotics