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There are three different disaster recovery jobs: consultancy, working for a disaster recovery firm, and teaching. Disaster recovery refers to the procedures and steps required to either restore a complex system to its prior condition, or deal with the results of a natural disaster. This area has grown exponentially with the expanded reliance on information technology. Previously, disaster recovery focused on short-term crisis situations created by a natural disaster.
There is no specific degree in disaster recovery. Instead, training in these techniques is often available as a post-graduate certificate program. There are two different areas of concentration for these programs: physical and information technology recovery. Physical disaster recovery jobs and courses are intended for front-line health services professionals. This includes nurses, emergency medical technologists, nurse practitioners, and police officers.
Information technology disaster recovery jobs and courses are focused primarily on data recovery, returning to full operations, and working to keep the system secure. These courses are intended for systems operators, network administrators, and system architects. This is especially important as computer systems are used to operate everything from electrical to communication systems.
A growing number of disaster recovery professionals start their own consulting firms. Working as independent consultants, experienced professionals provide their expertise to government agencies, cities, and large institutions and corporations. This type of project is normally a low priority, until something happens. Prudent companies do not wait, but take a proactive approach.
There are a broad range of disaster recovery jobs available in an emergency preparedness company. These companies specialize in preparing a company for a range of disasters. They review existing systems and procedures, make recommendations, and put the procedures in place to secure the company. This type of practice is typically noted in a company's financial statement as a risk reduction strategy.
Many disaster recovery experts turn to teaching, offering courses to health care and information technologists. Community and career colleges are great places to learn the practical skills required to complete the disaster recovery plan. In order to become an instructor, many professionals complete a certificate program in adult education. Learning the most effective way to teach adults can be a huge help when making this career transition.
People who report the greatest satisfaction in disaster recovery jobs enjoy problem solving and working as a team. Attention to detail, professionalism, dedication, and self-discipline are very important in this career. While disaster preparedness is designed with a crisis in mind, the majority of the time there is no crisis. Instead, time and effort are dedicated to preparations, plans, and strategies in case there is a crisis.
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Last night in San Antonio, the Spurs systematically dismembered the Oklahoma City Thunder by 35 points, 112-77.
What had been a close game through one and a half quarters began to spin out of control for the Thunder just before halftime, leading to a second half that essentially amounted to a 24-minute submission hold. In the end, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, head coach Scott Brooks, they were all figuratively lying in a pool of their own blood with the Spurs theme music playing, like the end of an episode of Monday Night RAW.
The Thunder are playing without their best defensive player in Serge Ibaka, who also doubles as the only Thunder player with a pulse offensively not named Durant or Westbrook, so this series is a cat-and-mouse game of Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich deciding which Thunder scab to pick and Brooks trying futilely to stop the bleeding.
If you're Oklahoma City or a fan of close games, this series is a mess. So thank God we have Charles Barkley!
The only compelling matchup left in the Western Conference Finals is between TNT's mouth extraordinaire, Sir Charles, and the women of San Antonio, whose ample-booty-ness Barkley has referred to many times, but for some reason, this postseason the whole thing has escalated into a conflict that, by the end of the weekend, may be the only reason left to watch this series.
The 2014 feud started a couple of weeks ago with this Barkley rant...
A River Walk "dirty creek" blast to boot!
It escalated with Barkley's non-apology, which was apparently a big enough deal to where entertainment outlets were reporting it like actual news (a true sign of a great feud)...
Then came Barkley getting confronted by some shitty radio host from San Antonio in an attempt to bait him into some type of viral moment...
Nice try.
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Finally, last night came the latest step in Barkley vs Portly Females of the River Walk as Barkley spent what was supposed to be an entire interview with Spurs small forward Danny Green cutting a WWE-style promo on a slew of Spurs fans telling him he sucked...
I am thoroughly enjoying the ride Barkley has put us on, and can't wait for the whole thing to eventually be settled on pay per view in some sort of mud-wrestling handicap match like what Dewey Oxberger did in Stripes.
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Danny Welbeck's form gives Arsenal a good kind of selection headache
There were plenty of positives to take from Arsenal's 3-0 win over Bournemouth last Saturday, although the victory over a side who have lost their first four games of the season has to be put in context. The quality of Arsenal's squad, and the fact it was a home game, means this is a fixture they should win nine times out of 10. Even if they were brittle after the demoralising defeat at Anfield, there was just too much attacking talent for Eddie Howe's side to keep out.
Before the game, eyebrows were raised at the selection of Danny Welbeck over Alexis Sanchez. It wasn't simply because of the reputation of the Chile international, but in both of Arsenal's previous games -- Liverpool and Stoke away -- the England forward had been somewhat wasteful in front of goal. Whether taking the early chance would have made too much difference in the 4-0 defeat is open to question but at the Bet365 stadium, a goal would certainly have changed the trajectory of a game that Arsenal more or less dominated from first whistle to last.
Fitness concerns over Sanchez ensured Welbeck got the nod against Bournemouth and his performance is one which will give Arsene Wenger something to think about. He scored twice, was unlucky not to bag a hat trick with a beautiful run and chip that went just wide and provided an assist for Alexandre Lacazette.
It was a game that summed up plenty about the 26-year-old, in particular his finishing. His first goal should have been a straightforward header, but it went in off his shoulder. The second was the kind of clinical finish you'd expect from a top-class striker, and herein lies the issue with Welbeck. It's not that he can't finish, or that he lacks the ability: it's about doing it consistently. In his first season at Arsenal, he scored a Champions League hat trick that showcased his talent in front of goal, but it's also fair to say that he can go from the sublime to the ridiculous, often lacking composure when presented with chances to score.
Some of that is down to confidence, and the two goals at the weekend will surely help in that regard, but some of it is down to the fact that Welbeck has spent so much of his Arsenal career sidelined by injury. He's had two major injuries that have seen him miss 10 months and eight months respectively, and there should be no doubt over how disruptive they've been for him. This summer was the first time Welbeck has had a real preseason since joining Arsenal in 2014, and the benefits of that are obvious, both from the point of view of fitness and availability. Many players require a run in the team to get properly match-fit and sharp in front of goal, and with three goals to his name already Welbeck is, at this early stage, the club's leading scorer.
Speaking after the Bournemouth game, the Arsenal manager said "I kept faith in him and overall I think he is getting stronger and stronger and more confident. Confidence plays a big part in his game, and I loved his finishing on his second goal."
It's why the performance, and what he produced against Bournemouth, will give Wenger a nice headache over the coming weeks. It's very difficult to drop a player after he's made such a telling contribution, regardless of the perceived quality of the opposition, and by his manager's own admission, keeping Welbeck's confidence high is important for the player.
However, there's also the need to reintegrate Alexis Sanchez back into the side. The Chile forward scored 30 goals last season and created 14 assists, making him the team's most important and productive attacking player by some distance. The issue is that he plays where Welbeck played, and although the former Man United man is versatile and can play across the front three, he's also got to contend with creator-in-chief Mesut Ozil and record signing Alexandre Lacazette. There would be room for all of them if Arsenal reverted to a back four, with Ozil dropping back into a central attacking midfield role, but it seems that Wenger is inclined to stick with the three-at-the-back system he implemented towards the end of last season.
With Chelsea looming on the horizon next weekend, Arsenal fans will be hoping for a razor-sharp Sanchez at Stamford Bridge. However, if Welbeck continues to perform and produce the way he did against Bournemouth, he'll continue to give his manager pause for thought, whether that's in terms of changes of personnel or a change of system.
Andrew Mangan is one of ESPN FC's Arsenal bloggers. You can follow him on Twitter: @arseblog.
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Alistair Smith is deputy editor of the Stage newspaper. As well as theatre, he regularly writes about magic, casino entertainment and wine
As the curtain rises on the Olympics, London's Theatreland is on tenterhooks about ticket sales, while a new musical prepares to take wing at Beijing's Bird's Nest Olympic stadium
Actor–director wants fellow artists to occupy theatres threatened with demolition, and Eddie Izzard goes all funny in French for London show
A play written by a 17-year-old is the first ever production to be staged in Westminster Hall, while the lord of the theatre addresses the House of Lords about arts funding
Alistair Smith: Rebranded London Hippodrome relaunches, but many more historic buildings are at risk – plus Boris Johnson gets on his dancing shoes
Girl power puts West End musical Viva Forever! in the spotlight, Britain's Got Talent winner turns his paw to Dick Whittington, and Michael McIntyre's fringe prices are no laughing matter
The viewing figures for the Oliviers could prompt terrestrial pickup, the Royal Court's third play transfers to the West End and Piff may have a plagiarist, writes Alistair Smith
DJ joins Tim Minchin and Melanie C in Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, the Coronation Street musical hits a bump in the road, and Baldrick helps train announcers improve their patter
In this week's roundup, the National Theatre of Scotland dominates Scottish critics' awards – plus Des O'Connor becomes the oldest performer in the West End, writes the Stage's Alistair Smith
Royal Ballet director speaks out about eating disorders at Dance UK conference and Brits do well on Broadway with awards nods for James Corden and Tracie Bennett
Tim Minchin and Stephen Fry are among the new Cultural Olympiad acts, while protestors take to the stage at Stratford-upon-Avon and encourage audiences to rip up their seats


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This is hard.
The good thing is my fitness level has changed since last a footrest broke and I was able to push fairly far and fairly fast even under these conditions, but, it needs to be fixed quickly. Have found a place to replace it and will get a new set tomorrow.
We were lucky this happened after getting through the airport and into a rental car and to the hotel. The big stuff was done. We were also lucky that I had the ability to manage with it fairly well today but that's where the luck ends.
This is a trip where I decided to challenge myself. I'm doing three brand new lectures, one of them a full day workshop. I didn't need to have the additional challenge of wheelchair problems along the way. But things happen when they happen and we deal because we have to deal.
Tomorrow my chair should be back in business.
I'm hoping that the universe understands, that, I'm not in need of any more lessons for a little while.


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Property ID: 5756
Address: Dokis Bay P.O. Box 72 Monetville ON P0M 2K0 Canada
Phone: 705 763 2220
Chaudiere is a Five Star Island Resort on the pristine waters of the Upper French River and Lake Nipissing, Ontario, Canada. A long-time favourite of fishermen seeking that ultimate catch, activities include swimming, sailing, canoeing/kayacking and exploring the countless bays and inlets of one of the most beautiful and unspoilt places in the world. Whether your dream is to land a record-breaking Muskie, snap a close-up of a bald eagle, or a bear or a moose swimming between islands, or merely to relax on your private verandah interrupted only by the errie call of a northern loon, Chaudiere Lodge is for you!
Laundry facilities (Onsite)
Medical facility (40 Miles)
Salon (17 Miles)
Beach (12 Miles)
Boating (Onsite)
Fishing (Onsite)
Golf (17 Miles)
Lake (Onsite)
Cottages are well-appointed and equipped with coffee makers and refrigerators. All cottages have porches: either screened or open air decks. All units have twin beds that can be converted to king-size. Cottages are rustic (no telephone or TV).
Toronto - YTO
From Toronto take Highway 400 N. Note that 400 N. splits just North of Barrie. Stay in the right-hand lane to get onto 400 N. extension which is Hwy 69. Follow Hwy 69 to Hwy 64. Turn right onto Hwy 64. Continue for 13 Kms to the town of Noelville. Turn right at the main corner (this is still Hwy 64)- there is a church on the right. Follow Hwy 64 11.5 kms to Dokis Reserve Rd. (Note this road is at a 90 degree bend in Hwy 64). Turn right on Dokis Reserve Rd and continue 27 kms to Dokis Marina and restaurant. Go to the Dokis Marina and let them know that you are here and a representative from Chaudiere will come and get you to take you to the resort.
Check In: 14:00
Check Out: 11:00
Weeks Check In Days: Sunday, Saturday
Mandatory All-Inclusive means that you must participate in all-inclusive and are required to pay the associated fees. You'll pay a base price when you book with Veterans Holidays and additional fees will be due directly to the resort at or before check-in. The additional fees are detailed on each resort's page as well as during the booking process.
Mandatory 7 Nights All Inclusive Program Fees are per person, per day in Canadian currency (Not U.S. dollars). Children 6-12 years old pay 50% of the Adult fee & under 6 are free. All rates quoted are subject to 13% government tax (HST). There is a Minimum Occupancy required of 2 Adults for a Studio, 3 Adults for a 2 Bedroom cottage and 5 Adults for 3 Bedroom cottage. The gourmet meal plan includes 3 meals per day, pick-up and drop-off between the Dokis Marina and Chaudière Lodge, daily housekeeping service, use of laundry facilities, and unlimited wireless internet in the main lodge. Drinks are extra or bring your own. Dinner is included on the day of arrival, and breakfast on the day of departure. A $200 per person deposit must be paid directly to the resort at the time of confirmation.
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Equipment Rental fee is 125.00 to 595.00 local currency. Cash or Credit is accepted. Boat rental 125 Per day. 595 per week.
Resort amenities fee is 10.00 local currency. Cash or Credit is accepted. Boat dock fee per day
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The resort is seasonal - open from end of May until end of September. Please call 705 763 2220 with any inquiry.
There is a minimum occupancy of 2 adults for a studio, 3 adults for a 2 bedroom cottage and 5 adults for a 3 bedroom cottage.
The Lodge is not licensed to sell alcohol, however guests are welcome to bring their own – there are no corkage fees.
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Insane experiments you probably won't be learning in school.
Make sure to check out Alltime10s video: http://bit.ly/Alltime10sExperiments
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This video is for demonstrational and educational purposes only. Each demonstration poses risks and hazards that must be fully understood before attempting, and should only be attempted by professionals. Use of this video content is at your own risk.
Music By: Scott & Brendo ("One More Time" - Instrumental) http://bit.ly/ScottBrendoiTunes
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Alltime10s. They asked if I could make a video demonstrating crazy science, in a collaboration effort with their channel. Special thanks to inspiration from SteveSpanglerScience for the idea on the exploding Pumpkins: (http://bit.ly/IBExplodingPumpkins), and Fysikshow for the idea of Liquid nitrogen bottle rockets! (http://bit.ly/IBNitrogenRocket) If you check out their videos, please leave them a comment that you came from Grant Thompson's channel and that I gave them credit for the idea :) Thank you!
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These are some of my favorite projects / demonstrations, and if you're a seasoned subscriber, you may remember some of this footage from various "Quick Clips" posted well over a year ago. But I imagine for the majority of you, most of these will be new.
I was excited to make this compilation to explain what was happening, and hope that you felt the power and excitement of science in action. I'm really excited about sharing the results of my experiments with you.
One of my favorite shots in the video was when two separate sodium pieces joined together into one piece, while dancing around on the water. Did you catch that part?
I hope my compilation was fun to watch, and educational at the same time. If you felt inspired or learned something new, please like my video and share it with your friends. It will help make them smarter as well. Win/Win! :)
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Merchant Info - Downtown Dollars
Merchant Information
The Downtown Dollars program is FREE for any participating business! Because the certificates are treated as cash there are no associated costs for you.
The certificates make great gifts, promotional items, or prizes and can only be purchased at the DVA office.
Downtown dollars are produced in $5.00, $10.00, and $20.00 denominations. They encourage shopping at home and introduce new customers to downtown. Downtown dollars are the same size as a business card. They will take up less space in your register and are easier to handle. Downtown dollar denominations each have individual color codes making them easily identifiable.
What are the instructions when a customer wishes to pay with downtown dollars?
- Check the certificate for the registration number
- Check the expiration date
- Fill in the 'redeemed at' and 'date' portion
- Treat the certificate as cash providing change if required. A customer may use more than one certificate at a time
- Call the DVA office (250.542.5851) to make arrangements to be reimbursed for the full amount of the certificate(s)
Out with the old, in with the new!
The previous version of the Downtown Dollar will continue to be accepted but no longer available to purchase. Denominations of $5.00, $10.00, and $50.00 certificates are still in circulation.


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The First Little Boy to Receive The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
With ink inscription on front free endpaper, "Richard Adlai Watson, from his Godfather R.J. Street, May 23, 1900"; [bibliographers] Bienvenue & Schmidt note that "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz had its official publication on September 1, 1900," making this a very early pre-publication copy. In fact, it pre-dates the copy given by [L. Frank] Baum to his brother, which he noted in the May 28, 1900 presentation inscription as "the first copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz that left the hands of the publisher." The present copy was known to Justin Schiller, and in 1970 he speculated that Street was somehow involved in the publication of the book, and took a fresh copy from the press before Baum had a chance to get one.This thing called the internet allows us to learn more about the people involved in this gift.
Richard Adlai Watson was born 16 Jan 1893 in Buenos Aires, according to his WW2 draft card, so the inscription date indicates that he received the book when he was seven. He went on to Yale, where he wrote melodramatic fiction. After graduating in 1915, he joined the American Bronze Company in Pennsylvania under his brother John Warren Watson, older by ten years and a UPenn grad. The brothers then founded the John Warren Watson Company, which manufactured the "Watson stabilator" and other shock absorbers for automobiles. They worked together for decades.
Since R. J. Street identified himself as Richard's godfather, I guessed that his first initial stood for "Richard," and searched for "Richard J. Street." In 1900 a man of that name was the head cashier at the First National Bank of Chicago. Three years earlier, a guide to US banks said that Street "has a record of twenty-five years' continuous service with the bank. He has had a very large share in the building up of that institution, and is recognized as the semper fidelis of the First National, and the presiding genius of its affairs."
What's the likely connection between Street and the Watson family? The Watson brothers were sons of Thomas T. Watson, born in Ireland about 1848. According to an article in The Insurance Press in 1917, the elder Watson worked for the Equitable Life Assurance Society for thirty-five years, starting as a clerk in Chicago around 1872, the same time Richard J. Street was starting at the First National. So I'm guessing the two young businessmen became friends. From 1889 on, Watson headed the company's offices in Argentina and Brazil—which is why Richard was born overseas (though he might have been sent back to Chicago for schooling).
The main question is, of course, how Street might have given young Richard a copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz even before its author sent a copy to his brother, especially since (contrary to Schiller's good guess) he was not involved in publishing. And on that I got nothing. Perhaps Street was so important in Chicago business that somebody at the publishing company slipped him a copy. Perhaps he simply dated the inscription wrong—though we expect precision from head cashiers. Perhaps Baum took the first copy from the press but didn't inscribe it to his brother for another couple of weeks.


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Monday, July 9, 2012
Weekend On The Cape
"SUNDAE SCHOOL!" Smart girl! We sat outside and enjoyed are ice cream with my parents.
The Ocean House (which just so happens to be located about two minutes from my parent's). We had delicious drinks and enjoyed people watching.
We then made our way to Hyannis and walked around on Main St. We decided on Beech Tree Cantina for dinner which is a new Mexican restaurant. It gets it's name due to the HUGE tree on the back patio. My picture can't do this tree justice but just trust me when I tell you it is beautiful! We enjoyed a drink at the "tree bar" then went to another area for dinner which ended up just being sangria and chips and guacamole. They made tableside guac and it was delicious!
A great weekend that came to an end all too soon. . . fortunately I have Thur and Fri off this week and will be heading back to the Cape on Wed night. Can't wait!!!
I'm guest posting at Many Waters today. My post is about baby gift ideas. . . as we wait for Poe to have her baby girl! Check it out!
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Looks like a great trip! I miss the beach so much. Ah, and gotta love Peyton's goof ball poses! :)ReplyDelete
What a fun weekend! You can't beat having Ice cream twice in one weekend ;) Thanks for linking up!ReplyDelete
Looks like a fantastic weekend! I love Cape-style houses-- so beautiful.ReplyDelete
Looks like you had fun!! I so want to go to the beach!! Too bad it's like 9 hours from me. :/ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 6:02 PM
Beautiful hydrangea pictures! And I want to be at the beach right now! Thanks for linking up!ReplyDelete
What a busy weekend. You definitely deserved that ice cream. And Peyton posing in front of the flowers is too funny. My 35 year old husband would do the same thing if I asked him to pose! Thanks for joining us!ReplyDelete
Ahhhh! I'm jealous! I've always wanted to go to the Cape! So much fun, what a great weekend :)ReplyDelete
Thanks for linking up with us!
Beautiful photos! I had plans to go to the beach twice.... And never did end up getting there. Oh well, soon I hope!ReplyDelete
found your blog through link up. sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. the sundae looks delicious!ReplyDelete
Aww looks like a great, relaxing weekend :)ReplyDelete


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In the midst of their gargantuan DJ-Kicks World Tour with Wolf+Lamb, Soul Clap partnered up with Beatport and Mixcloud to put together a mixtape contest. Perhaps they needed some soothing sounds to ease their lonely hearts on all those plane rides? The turn-out was spectacular, with over 50 skilled selectors posting themed mixes for those times when words just aren't enough.
With so many quality entries, the selection process ran a bit long, but in the end we all came to an agreement. Congrats to Davide from Sedma, whose winning mix incorporated everything from Chromeo covering The Eagles, to Michael Henderson, to Bill Cosby. Stream the winning mix below, and check out the top five finalists over at Soul Clap's Mixcloud page.
We'd also like to send a valentine shout-out to all the DJs who channeled their feelings into these mixes, may your hearts not be lonely for long!


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I found out the other week that a Chrome extension I was using (HoverZoom) was injecting malware into web pages, some sort of data mining script for user details. Anyway, I'd just like to know if Ad Muncher can prevent said malicious scripts from being executed. Cheers.
Some info on it -
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http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/01 ... d-updates/


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New Jersey emcee Honors English presents State Of The Art, his new Needlz-produced album featuring Rick Ross, Lupe Fiasco, Freeway plus more. State of The Art includes "Second Chances" and you can preview the album by clicking here and here. What I've heard so far sounds sick!
State of The Art is available to download for free from HonorsHnglishMusic.com.


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Goodbye TV, nice knowing you.
In July this year, Facebook announced it was becoming "video first" – and TV execs around the world reached for the biggest wad of cash they could find, and cried into it. The death of TV as we know it is imminent and there's nothing they can do.
These days, we all get our TV shows from Netflix, Amazon, Hulu or good old fashioned illegal streaming. There was just one place that traditional TV was winning over new media – high-quality live broadcast. And now, they've lost that.
So, what reason do viewers have to still stick around? None, really.


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I've got to be able to get my time off whether it's just enjoying my house or the peace and quiet of my family and being there and cooking for them. I love doing that. I also love doing leisure things. I ride horses. I love to shop. I love to drive!
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday Color: Matte Black
Few could avoid the buzz of "black friday" last week. From the onslaught of promotional discount emails from every major retailer to the abundant news coverage, it seemed like the event of the year! I'm happy to say the only cash I shelled out last Friday was for a tank of gas.
But with the call of "black friday" in my face at every turn, I decided to pay an anti-tribute by featuring Black in today's Monday Color Post, but with a commitment to featuring only independently manufactured small-scale products after the beautiful inspiration rooms. Not a single Target product anywhere in sight. And because I've already featured the color Black, I'm focusing on its softer, gentler counterpart: Matte Black.
1) From an Apartment Therapy post on black kitchens, I'm smitten over this combination of Matte Black and tons of rustic wood.
2) The Matte Black walls in this room are soothing when paired with this much white and an abundance of nature-inspired elements.
3) Spotted on The Design Darling, these Matte Black paneled walls also get a shot of energy from lots of white and natural materials, with an extra dose from various reflective surfaces.
4) Matte Black is even an option for wallpaper lovers, as seen in this room found on Apartment Therapy San Francisco.
5) & 6) Although starkly different, I love both of these black-walled kids rooms from Oh Dee Doh equally: (5) a artistic minimalist approach and (6) one with lots of color and fun themes.
7) A daring black grasscloth-covered office from Desire to Inspire.
8) Mila Table Lamp in Black from Canvas.
9) For an inspiring round-up of Matte Black painted furniture, head to this Remodelista post, which includes tips on the best low VOC, acrylic latex paint to use on such a project.
10) A 20" x 30" map of the United States in hand-drawn white type on a matte black background (from Little Owl Designs on Etsy).
11) I love how black chalkboard paint modernized this old globe and gives it an interactive, wanderlust appeal to (found on The Stir).
12) Kontextur Tissue Cover in Matte Black, from Design Public.
13) An unbelievably affordable Matte Black Nightstand Cabinet from Aspen Country.
14) Large Carafe from Calypso Home.
15) Blu Dot's powder coated steel Totem Bookcase in Black, available at The Future Perfect, is the ideal size for storing vinyl records or large art books in a small unused corner.
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Pedestrian Versus Vehicle Accident
A pedestrian has no protection when struck by a motor vehicle and often receives severe injuries. When a pedestrian is involved in a motor vehicle accident, the pedestrian has three types of cases. First, there is a claim for the loss of any property damage such as clothing or other property being carried like cell phones or other personal belongings. It is important to keep any damaged personal property or photograph the property and get estimates of the replacement value.
Second, the pedestrian has a claim for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. The PIP benefits typically come from the pedestrian's own automobile insurer, or if the pedestrian is not a vehicle owner, these PIP benefits are required to be paid by the insurer of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian.
Third, and most important, the pedestrian has a claim for their bodily injuries which includes getting compensated for past and future medical expenses, past and future wage loss, and noneconomic losses, past and future, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, disability, disfigurement, loss of time, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium or loss of spousal support.
As with any motor vehicle accident related claim, the initial claim review starts with an analysis of fault. This is because the insurance company for the motorist who caused the accident will be searching for a way to blame the pedestrian for being in the accident. It is important to note that a pedestrian in a crosswalk has the legal right of way when compared to vehicles using the roadway. A pedestrian outside of a crosswalk has fewer rights. Nevertheless, a vehicle operator must always keep a proper lookout for pedestrians, maintain control of his or her vehicle and must take appropriate evasive maneuvers to avoid a pedestrian in the roadway.
If a pedestrian is found to be 50% or more at fault for causing the accident, that pedestrian will make no financial recovery. As such, it is most important for the pedestrian to identify why he or she was in the roadway and did not see or could not avoid the oncoming vehicle. It may be as simple as having the "walk signal" lit when crossing or, as is commonplace, the motorist swung around another vehicle that had stopped to let the pedestrian cross. Regardless, if you have been struck by a vehicle, you will want to call us immediately to help identify any issues and to protect yourself from being tricked into saying something that hurts your case.
Even if the pedestrian is 50% or more at fault, there is a claim for PIP benefits. For example, if a pedestrian runs into the street in front of an approaching vehicle, the pedestrian may have more than 50% fault and won't be able to recover for their injuries in a liability claim, but should still have a PIP claim, which is required under the NO FAULT laws in Kansas.
On occasion, a pedestrian will be struck when not on the roadway, and the gross negligence of a motorist can lead to the motorist leaving the roadway and striking the pedestrian. Under those circumstances, fault should not be an issue as there typically is no way that the pedestrian could have avoided the accident.
Lastly, a pedestrian may believe or question whether he or she was struck intentionally particularly when there is some form of an altercation beforehand. Auto insurance does not cover intentional acts and it is of the utmost importance that you talk to us before claiming that the impact was intentional. Often times, the accident was not really the intent of the driver.
As always with any personal injury claim, it is extremely important NOT to talk to the insurance companies without first discussing the case with a knowledgeable attorney. We have years of experience handling these types of cases. Call us and we can help you with your case! Call us first and your chances of a settlement are much higher than if you speak with the insurance company first.


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Le'Veon Bell Returns to the Steelers in Week 4
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Jeremy Langford to miss 4-6 weeks with a high ankle sprain, making Jordan Howard a must add!
Key Players on Bye Week (Packers, Eagles)
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Lewes, Delaware, is where the ocean and Delaware Bay meet with Cape Henlopen. This historic town was founded in 1631 and is considered a walking town because everything is situated within a mile. The historic district, museums, restaurants, nightlife and hotels are centrally located. Finding a discount hotel is not easy compared to most places.
Hotel Blue
The Hotel Blue is set in the middle of the historic district of Lewes and is, compared to other area hotels, one of the more reasonably priced accommodations. The hotel's 16 suites and rooms offer bathrobes, coffee bar with miniature refrigerator and microwave, cable television and wireless Internet service. Guests can workout in the fitness room and relax by the rooftop pool while enjoying a cocktail from the lounge. The hotel is minutes from the Delaware Bay where guests can sail, boat and swim. Hotel Blue 110 Anglers Road Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-4880 hotelblue.info
Beacon Motel
The Beacon Motel is nestled along the Rehoboth Beach where guests can relax or stroll the mile-long boardwalk. Along with the beaches, the Cape Henlopen State Park is a place that will interest outdoor enthusiasts with its tennis courts, nature walks, sand dunes and other outdoor activities. The motel has a children's play center and swimming pool. Rooms have private balconies, cable television and wireless Internet service. Beacon Motel 514 E. Savannah Road Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645-4888 beaconmotel.com
The Inn at Canal Square
The Inn at Canal Square sits right on the bay where gets can find the marina and boardwalk. The bests rates will be during the off season or with one of the package options, but the hotel is still reasonably priced for this area during the busy season. Amenities include free high-speed Internet access, fitness center, a complimentary European-style breakfast and complimentary parking. Rooms come with cable television, miniature refrigerators, bathrobes and Internet service. The Inn at Canal Square 122 Market St. Lewes, DE 19958 302-644-3377 theinnatcanalsquare.com
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Schäfer, Winfried; Väisänen, Jaana and Pihala, Marjo (2001) Technique of green mulch spreading. Vakolan tutkimusselostus, no. 79, ISSN 0782-0054. MTT Agrifood Research Finland , Agricultural Engineering Research (Vakola).
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Finland's policy of subsidising the conversion to organic production precipitated the rapid growth of organic farming in the 1990's. As a consequence, many stockless farms encountered the problems of nitrogen deficit, poor grain quality, and weed control. Since the spreading of green mulch on cash crops is very common especially in tropical agriculture, organic fertilisers like green mulch may be an alternative that would compensate for the prohibition on the use of mineral N-fertilisers. However, one problem is that presently there is no appropriate technique available to substitute for the strenuous handwork of spreading green mulch.
The main subject of this research report is the technique of green mulch spreading. Between 1994 and 1997, a green mulch spreading prototype was developed and tested. An evaluation of four different spreading techniques, including the prototype, revealed that the optimal technique was still not found and that none of the techniques considered in this report achieved the quality of hand work. The prototype did, however, allow us to perform experiments using different green mulch crops and/or mixtures of green mulch crops to a greater extent.
From 1996-1999 experiments were conducted using the following crops as green mulch: rye Secale cereale, red clover Trifolium pratense, alfalfa Medicago sativa, timothy Phleum pratense, meadow fescue Festuca pratensis, reed canary grass Phalaris arundinaceae and different mixtures of them. Green mulch was applied to following cash crops: Cabbage Brassica oleracea var. capitata, burdock Arctium lappa, valerian Valeriana, peppermint Mentha piperita, anise hyssop Agastache foeniculum, stinging nettle Urtica dioica, spring wheat Triticum aestivum, and spring barley Hordeum vulgare.
The experiments produced the following results: 1) The fertilising effect of green mulch application is ambiguous. 2) Weather conditions influence both the mineralisation and the quantity of green mulch, the timing, and the frequency of mulching. 3) Persisting green mulch cover can be achieved using rye or reed canary grass. 4) An area ratio of 4 : 1 green mulch crop : cash crop seems to be sufficient for weed control. 5) With the exception of wet young red clover, all of the green mulch crops used were suitable for the prototype machine.
On condition that the weather is suitable, the strip intercropping technique in combination with the row mulching machine of Fischer Ltd. is presently the best available green mulch spreading-technique. Only zero traffic technology such as gantry technology offers perfect green mulch spreading which is independent from weather and soil conditions. However, even improved spreading technique does not solve the other problem, which is caused by weather conditions: Uncertain growth and mineralisation of green mulch. This is mainly a problem in North European countries where conditions are the opposite of those in tropical areas. In tropical areas, temperature and humidity always ensure both, vigorous growth and rapid mineralisation.
In any event, a legume-rich crop rotation and organic manure from livestock would be the better alternative for fertilisation in organic farming under North European conditions. Another alternative is the use of milled seeds of legumes, hornmeal or cake of Ricinus communis. For these materials, traditional fertilising machinery is available. The application of these organic fertilisers is not weather dependent and they can be produced and purchased far from the location of application.
The worldwide application of green mulch is essential for a sustainable agriculture. Although in most tropical countries spreading is still done by hand, the mechanisation of green mulch spreading will gain increasing importance in the near future.
Acknowledgements 7
1. Introduction 8
2. State of knowledge on green mulch research 8
2.1 Green mulch crops 8
2.2 Green mulch effects 9
2.2.1 Mineralisation and fertilisation 9
2.2.2 Weed control 10
2.2.3 Pest control 11
2.2.4 Soil temperature and soil moisture 11
2.2.5 Soil fertility and N-losses 11
3. State of green mulch technology 12
3.1 Machines for grassland 12
3.2 Machines for berries and fruit trees 14
3.3 Machines for cereals 16
3.4 Machines for maize 16
3.5 Machines for potato 17
4. Design of a prototype machine for green mulch spreading in row crops 17
4.1 Knowledge base when starting 1994 17
4.2 Design and testing 18
4.3 Conclusions 21
5. Evaluation of green mulch spreading techniques in row crops 24
5.1 Techniques of green mulch spreading 24
5.1.1 Technique A: Modified manure spreader 24
5.1.2 Technique B: Modified flail 24
5.1.3 Technique C: Combination of modified manure spreader and modified flail 25
5.1.4 Technique D: Modified disc mower 25
5.2 Evaluation methods 25
5.2.1 Calculation of working time 26
5.2.2 Rating of process criteria 27
5.2.3 Cost calculation 28
5.3 Results and discussion 29
5.4 Conclusions 30
6. Experiments with green mulch 30
6.1 Experiments in 1996 with cabbage 30
6.1.1 Practical tests using the green mulch prototype machine 30
220.127.116.11 Material and methods 30
220.127.116.11 Results 41
18.104.22.168 Conclusions 43
6.1.2 Field experiments spreading green mulch by hand 43
22.214.171.124 Material and methods 43
18.104.22.168 Results 44
220.127.116.11 Conclusions 46
6.2 Experiments in 1997 with beetroot 47
6.2.1 Material and methods 47
6.2.3 Results 47
6.2.3 Conclusions 49
6.3 Experiments with spring cereals in 1998 and 1999 49
6.3.1 Material and methods 49
220.127.116.11 Design and operations in the field experiment 50
188.8.131.52 Fertilising techniques 51
220.127.116.11 Plant and soil analysis 52
220.127.116.11 Statistical analysis 52
18.104.22.168 Calculation of N-balance 53
6.3.2 Results and discussion 53
6.3.3 Conclusions 61
7. Conclusion 61
References 63
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|Green mulch, spreading technique, strip cropping
|Crop husbandry > Composting and manuring
|Research affiliation:
|Finland > Luke Natural Resources Institute
|Deposited By:
|Schäfer, Dr. Winfried Christian
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|Deposited On:
|03 Apr 2003
|Last Modified:
|12 Apr 2010 07:27
|Document Language:
|Not peer-reviewed
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Downloads Southampton Children's Hospital Charity
In this section are all the fundraising downloads we have available to help you make the most of your event, or to help you to raise money for your specific fundraising activity.
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Our downloadable bunting is a great way to liven up your fundraising event. Plus it's really easy to make. Just follow these simple steps:
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In a campaign full of surprises, perhaps none has been greater than the conservative Christian embrace of Donald Trump, a man who for most of his public life has been the poster boy for liberal (and libertine) values. Jerry Fallwell Jr. provided metaphor for this shift in Christian politics when giving his thumb's-up to Trump…in front of a Playboy cover featuring The Donald.
Naturally, endorsing a candidate like Trump has its pitfalls for Christians, and by pitfalls I mean Grand Canyon-sized pockets of greed, adultery, fornication, and misogyny. Everyone recognizes that many of our political leaders are flawed individuals—after all, only a supreme narcissist or sociopath would likely run for president these days—but Trump has taken personal flaws to levels unseen in "conservative" candidates of recent memory. After all, just last year the media thought it was a controversy that Marco Rubio had accumulated a bunch of traffic tickets! Ah, good times.


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A follower of mine on Twitter asked what are the differences between 'nirvana,' 'parinirvana,' and 'Enlightenment.' This is a very good question, but to answer it in Twitter is like walking with the feet tied together, so I have to answer this in more detail here. I have already gave an answer in Twitter, but my tweets there are necessarily too short. This might not be clear enough, especially for those who are new to Buddhism.
Nirvana is the goal of Buddhist practice. This is why people became a Buddhist in the first place, and it is the goal that the Buddha taught everybody to pursue since he began his teaching career soon after he had attained Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Etymolotically, 'nirvana' means 'extinguished,' like when a fire is extinguished, in Sanskrit one would say the fire is 'nirvana.' This sense of 'being put out' then is transferred to refer to the state where the suffering is 'put out'. There is no more suffering. Thus, one gains total liberation from samsara.
'Parinirvana' literally means 'being put out all around;' that is, it is all extinguished. In this sense it means the same as nirvana, only that there is the emphasis on being totally extinguished. However, it is more commonly used to refer to the dissolution of the body of one who has already entered nirvana. So when one has entered nirvana while one is alive, his ego attachment is completely dead, and when that one finally 'dies,' it is said that he enters 'parinirvana.' In Theravada tradition this is only used for the Buddha.
'Enlightenment' is the state where one gains complete Knowledge. This is what the Buddha achieved under the Bodhi tree that enabled him to become a Buddha. A 'Buddha' means 'one who is awakened.' Those of us in samsara are not awakened because we live in the dreamworld of thought construction and conceptual fabrication, believing that they are real. So we believe that our egos, our "I's" are real and so on. The Buddha, on the other hand, realizes that this is an illusion, and in reality there is nothing but pure state of naken, unadorned, expansive being. This is what an enlightened being knows. In Pali one says, sammasambodhi, meaning perfect, complete Knowledge (actually I have to put in the diacritical marks on the Pali or Sanskrit terms, but it takes time to do that and I don't think it's really necessary here as we are focusing more on the meaning.) 'Knowledge' here, by the way, does not refer to one's ordinary, commonplace knowledge that relies on concepts, but the complete knowledge obtainable only when one lets go of all concepts. Thus 'Knowledge' with the capital 'K' refers to the state of complete knowledge, or the Buddha's state of Enlightenment, and 'knowledge' with a small 'k' to refer to ordinary, conceptual knowledge.
Since all sufferings are caused by not realizing this truth, the state of complete Knowledge here is their direct antidote. So one who is enlightened naturally is free from any and all sufferings. So in a sense Enlightenment and nirvana mean the same in that they refer to the same situation. But literally they mean differently.
Now, there is still another distinction between those who have attained nirvana and have totally abandoned samsara, and those who, though they have attained nirvana but chose instead to remain in samsara to help beings. This is a key idea in Mahayana Buddhism. In Theravada, the goal of practice is to eliminate all causes of suffering and entered nirvana, becoming an 'arahat.' In Mahayana, on the other hand, that goal is commendable, but it is not the complete or ultimate goal of one's practice. The aim of a Mahayana practitioner is not just to liberate oneself from samsara, but to be able to help all sentient beings to attain nirvana also. Thus the goal of the Mahayana practitioner is to become a Bodhisattva, or one who has the aspiration to attain Buddhahood, that is to become a fully enlightened Buddha, in order to be able to help beings.
So this is all for now. I'll write more about all these in later posts. Those who would like to know more might want to read my earlier post on Nirvana and Samsara.


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Emily Brine
Emily Brine knew she wanted to be an interpretive park ranger growing up in Olympia, Washington. Her family loves to camp and visit national parks. She remembers one trip to Yellowstone National Park when she was six or seven when she read on an interpretive sign that bison can run as fast as a car. She didn't believe these huge lumbering animals could keep up, so she asked her mom if they could tie a rope around one of the huge animals and tow it behind them as they drove.
With her degree in Parks, Tourism & Recreation Management, Emily now knows never to mess with a 1,000-pound wild animal, but she still loves to read interpretive signs. In fact, Emily's favorite class was Natural Resource Interpretation. She dressed up as a Civil War-era drummer boy to give a living history talk for a class assignment.
"If I can go into a job where I can connect people to the landscape and foster an understanding of that area then that will inspire stewardship. The national parks are one of the best ideas the U.S. has ever had. I want to see them well cared for and protected for future generations," Emily says about her passion for national parks and communicating about natural resources.
Before she dives into that job, she'll spend the next five months hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. She and her hiking partner will travel 2,660 miles through six or seven national parks, national forests, BLM land and state land. And she'll be thinking about interpretation and recreation the whole way: "You can't really turn it off – the parks, tourism and recreation management mindset – and I always notice things like 'oh they could have worded that trail sign differently or this trail needs work.'"
Emily is graduating with a degree in Parks, Tourism & Recreation Management with a second major in Resource Conservation. She's also getting a minor in Music. Emily got a Western University Exchange to attend UM. She received the Mary Cardell Moore Memorial Scholarship and the Recreation Management Excellence scholarship from the CFC and is a Mortar Board scholar. She also received any International Sustainability Fellowship to travel to Chile this winter. She's a member of the Druids and the Montana Recreation & Parks Association student chapter – and was president of MTRPA this year. She also played in the UM Percussion Ensemble.


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Another birthday post full of pictures for family and friends to see how we celebrated Talia turning 6 and Elise turning 4.
We happened to be in Thailand for Talia's birthday doing our last trip out to finalize some paperwork, so we thought we could have fun celebrating there.
We went out for a special birthday breakfast and let her choose whatever she wanted from the menu. She chose waffles and a smoothie.We bought a couple gifts and a few balloons. I'm so glad it doesn't take much to make something special for our girls! Trying on her new hat. She requested lemon meringue pie, after hearing it was one of Mommy's frequently requested birthday desserts and we were actually able to find it by googling local bakeries! Instead of parties, we often like to do a birthday outing. So we gave her the choice of going to the zoo or going ice skating. Ice skating it was! They were pretty excited to try it out for the first time… Talia did end up a bit disappointed that she couldn't twirl and spin like a figure skater. Ha! With Pingu's help, Talia was able to make some progress and started moving on her own.In the end the girls got tired of the skates and Ryan ended the hour by pushing them around as they stood on the back of Pingu's skis, until their socks were soaked through.
A couple months later and it was Elise's turn. We had an idea to set up a surprise tea party after the girls went to bed. The girls often come down early in the morning to use the bathroom and Elise has been known to go scavenging for something to eat. So, this time we made it easy. Something the girls had been looking forward to for MONTHS was having a second attempt at a sister sleepover when Elise turned 4 (as it didn't go so well when she was 3 years old). This time… Success! For Elise's birthday outing we decided to take a picnic and go swimming at the waterfalls, but the weather dropped by 10-15 degrees that weekend, so we changed the "swimming" to "hiking." The water ended up being a bit high anyways and may have been tough to swim in. It was pretty cozy to get to wear sweatshirts for the first time this season. The hike ended up being a big adventure and loads of fun. The girls did great! We even hiked straight up one of the waterfalls! We didn't even know this path existed, which made this birthday hike all the more exciting and memorable. We started a new tradition with this colorful "birthday" hat from the night market. Elise loved it! Daddy entertained us with his own version of the Lao candle dance. Elise thoroughly enjoyed the show! We forgot to buy wrapping paper, so made do with some construction paper. Guess which one was from us.
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Last night, Bob Costas hosted a live (or partially live) episode of his HBO show, Costas Now, to address the changing sports media landscape. The press release:
Segment Two: The Internet and Impact of Bloggers. Video package interviews: deadspin.com editor Will Leitch, TV writer and media critic Michael Schur and Washington Post columnist and PTI host Michael Wilbon. Live panel: Pulitzer Prize winning author Buzz Bissinger, Will Leitch and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards.
So, there was a taped roundtable with Will Leitch of Deadspin, Michael Schur of FireJoeMorgan, and Michael Wilbon of ESPN and the Washington Post, which was followed by a live discussion with Leitch, Buzz Bissinger, and, bizarrely, Braylon Edwards. I haven't seen the show, but I assume Costas was involved in every segment as well.
The seemingly uniform reaction, at least from blogs (I haven't found any mainstream opinions on the episode yet), is that Bissinger, simply put, lost his mind. From MDS at the AOL Fanhouse (who had the first reaction I could find):
Bissinger launched into a profane rant against Leitch, Deadspin, blogs in general and "Big Daddy Balls," the latter being the name that Bissinger incorrectly used for the blogger who goes by the pen name Big Daddy Drew. Bissinger was completely unhinged. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who for some odd reason was on the panel as well, looked frightened.
"This guy, whether we like it or not, is the future," Bissinger said, jabbing his finger in Leitch's direction. "The future in the hands of guys like you is really going to dumb us down to a degree that I don't think we can recover from."
Of course, Bissinger couldn't be bothered to cite even one example of anything "dumb" Leitch has ever written. And neither Bissinger nor Costas seemed to know the difference between a blog post and a blog comment.
Summing up: Costas holds a live panel featuring old-head sportswriter Buzz Bissinger, and new-guy Will Leitch. Buzz bashes blogging in the person of Will so fervently that Leitch doesn't even has a chance to defend himself. Not that he needs to, as the fervor of the attack is absurd enough to sink itself.
Again, I haven't seen the segment (though I hope someone will post it shortly), so the following comments are based on the idea that the essential uniform reaction from the various commenting members of Blogfrica weren't, ya know, lying or exaggerating or whatever. Given the tone (somber) and the (unsettling) lack of swearing and snark, I can only assume that we're all taking this pretty seriously.
Leitch himself checked in this morning with a couple of salient thoughts, most notably, this leading remark:
Here's the important thing to remember about Buzz Bissinger, and whatever the heck happened on "Costas Now" about two hours ago: Buzz is not alone. Sure, he might be metaphorically alone, raining spittle on the imaginary demons that clearly haunt him. But if you don't think that almost every single person — with obvious, clear exceptions — who was on all those panels last night didn't come up to him afterwards and give him a fist pound and a "yeah, we really struck back tonight!" well, you weren't there. This really is what many of them think. Though most are a little calmer about it.
Leitch doesn't indicate who those exceptions might be (though I assume "obvious" and "clear" would work nicely for those who saw the program), but it seems that the segment was designed to publicly hang the appointed representative of Blog. If, indeed, many of the other panel member congratulated Bissinger on his rantings, the only reasonable conclusion is that the program was less a discussion of the changing face of sport media, and more a reminder of who's in charge around here, who's sitting pretty in the press box, and who's watching athletes from their mom's basements. People who share Bissinger's view possess a mentality of Writers vs Bloggers, Us vs Them.
And there lies the first issue. There is no "them", or rather, changing perspectives, there is no "us". Sports bloggers have only a few connecting points. Generally, they all like or love sports. They have personal interest in the topic about which they write. Beyond that, though, I'm unsure what there is. I'm not certain if Orland Kurtenblog and Free Darko have much in common, in terms of content. Kurtenblog (The KB, to you), consists of enthusiastic fandom for hockey as a sport, which is coupled with frequent, short posts to dissect the news of the game while maintaining the lighthearted spirit that helps make the sport, itself, so wonderful. Free Darko is more nebulous, interpreting basketball as something poetic and revolutionary, composing posts as manifestos as though the Atlanta Hawks represent something greater, more significant, than one of the better teams in the NBA. They're both wonderful blogs, but for totally separate reasons. Any criticism you can apply to Free Darko almost certainly does not apply to the KB, and vice versa.
Criticizing blogs for being inaccurate or inelegant or vulgar on the basis of a few selected posts is like criticizing magazines because of Hustler, or bashing newspapers because of the Weekly World News. I used to work for an environmental company, and was asked to represent the company at a national meeting for a student's environmental action group. Unbeknownst to me, the group had opinions and did work in non-enviromental areas. One of these areas was (and I assume still is) GLBTQ relations. They argued against discrimination against queers (their umbrella term) by saying that "everyone is queer". They accomplished this feat–of making everyone queer–by defining "straight sex" as "a man having sex with his wife, in bed, man on top, for the purpose of procreation". I cannot recall if the procreating has to be successful or not. Anything else, is, at least a little bit, queer. This, of course, is a silly tactic, defining your opponent by using incredible narrow terms.
Of course, this is what Bissinger is doing. He's trying to reduce the thousands and thousands of blogs out there to some kind of narrow definition of the term, imagining a sports blogger as a Rick Reilly ripoff crossed with cheap tabloid journalism, David Mamet's vocabulary (but not his plotting), and just a bit of Larry Flint, for flourish. And while many blogs contain one or more of those elements, hardly any contain all of them. And far more blogs focus on elements not included in Bissinger's narrow view. Blogs, simply put, are far too diverse for any sort of singular criticism to be reasonably applied across most of the board.
Here's the other problem I have with the apparent nature of the program last night. There is no discussion from the mainstream media about the changing nature of sports writing. Rather, there is only a recognition of something different, blogs, and an immense crush against what these blogs fail to do. For that matter, many blogs, in their criticism of the mainstream media, either ignore or downplay what newspapers do well, and focus instead on what they do poorly, or do not do at all. What needs to occur that hasn't, I think, is a thoughtful recognition of the successes and failures of both media formats: blogs and newspapers (including online newspapers).
Bissinger isn't the man to have that conversation, and, even if it ever takes place in a meaningful way, it seems unlikely that Buzz would care for it. If it ever happens, I'm not even sure if Leitch is the guy to represent the vast and vaguely associated legions of sports bloggers out there. He might be, but I'm not sure. But there are significant differences between journalism and blogging, and it would be nice if the mainstream media could come around and think of blogs as something different, instead of something inferior and dangerous.
UPDATE: I just saw the segment in question (or, at least, most of it) on Awful Announcing. Even hearing about it, so much this morning, I found the whole thing somewhat shocking. While haranguing Leitch, Bissinger asks, about blogs, "What does it add? What does it contribute?" I'd love to redirect that question to Costas and Bissinger. What did they add last night, other than bile and venom, to the landscape of sports media? Bissinger's hysteria seems, to me, akin to the cries of "Witch! Witch!" in Salem, MA. Bissinger didn't seek to inform anyone about blogs–not even of their faults. He merely evoked the authority of volume and pronounced blogs a retardant of society. And I'm unsure why, exactly.
Other posts about this:
Every Day Should Be Saturday: A Brief Statement on Blogging
Awful Announcing: First Reactions to Bob Costas' Foray Into Sports Media
Deadspin: Friday Night Blights
Fire Joe Morgan: A Few Words on "The Internet".
Dan Shanoff: Buzz Bissinger vs Will Leitch: The Day After
Dodger Thoughts: The Rime of the Ancient Sportswriter
The Big Lead: "You're Like Jimmy Olsen on Percocet" and Bob Costas' Feeble Attempt to Destroy Blogs


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Definitive guide to Job Hunting: When did you last Google yourself?
So what are the pitfalls?
1. Inappropriate Pictures
Pictures of you in full party mode, chugging it down or falling over in the gutter might be a laugh to your friends. But that is NOT what you want a prospective employer to see! Unless you make sure that your security settings are watertight, especially on Facebook, simply don't put them online.
2. Complaining About Your Current Job
You've no doubt done this at least once. It could be a full note about how much you hate your office, or how incompetent your boss is, or it could be as innocent as a status update about how your coworker always shows up late. While everyone complains about work sometimes, doing so in a public forum where it could be found by others is not the best career move. Use this measure: If you won't say it out loud in front of your boss or colleagues, then don't post it online for the world to see.
3. Posting Conflicting Personal facts
Disparities will make you look at worst like a liar, and at best careless. Make sure that you are honest about your background and qualifications, and support this with the information you post online. Don't over – or under state your experience, job title or qualifications. Inconsistencies mean a high risk factor to potential employers and they are likely to simply avoid it by cutting you from the list.
4. Statuses You Wouldn't Want Your Boss to See
Statuses that imply you are unreliable, deceitful, and basically anything that doesn't make you look as professional as you'd like, can seriously undermine your chances of landing a new job. We have all heard of people losing jobs because of inappropriate statuses like the Receptionist who posted "I'm bored" during working hours. Worse even, are things like "Planning to call in sick tomorrow" or "I hate the time this project is taking". It doesn't only put your current job at risk, but future employers are most likely to avoid you too.
Manage your online profile
You can manage how you are viewed online by simply checking yourself out from time to time. If you see something that is risky, even if it was posted by someone else, just get it changed. The future investment will be worthwhile!
Guide to #Job Hunting 15: The power of preparation for #interviews
It is impossible to stress how important it is to prepare for interviews!
On 2 occasions during this past week, different clients have given me similar feedback: "If only John / Jane lived up to the expectations raised in their CV! They knew nothing of our company (In one case didn't even realise the company had no manufacturing facility in the UK!), didn't know what our products or markets were and gave weak examples to support the experience claimed in their CV."
The clients were left disappointed, having had their time wasted. Sadly, this also reflected on my own service delivery, and I was disappointed too because I spend time with all my candidates before interview to give them all the information I know about the company and role. All they have to do is build on the bricks I have already given them.
However, I've also heard from a client how impressed they were with the depth of research an interviewee had done, being able to bring up and discuss relevant business issues outside of his CV that proved his abilities. This set him apart from being a borderline "No" based on his CV, to a resounding "Yes!" based on his research and ability to deliver it concisely.
With so much competition for jobs and the tight current employment market, it still amazes me that candidates waste the interview opportunity. The hiring client wants you to do well; he's already bought into your CV by spending his valuable time to see you. Why not grab the opportunity to amaze him even further with your information-finding skills and interest in their organisation?
Especially in sales or commercial jobs, interview preparation is crucial. A good sales person will know his customers and competition, understand his product's routes to market, the issues that affect pricing and the supply chain. By proving at interview that you have the ability and knowledge to find this information, and use it to position your own objectives and abilities, you show that you have the natural traits of a good sales person on top of the information you provide in the CV. Of course, not preparing sufficiently proves the opposite and you will get short shrift from line managers who have achieved their own positions through doing exactly the same thing properly.
#Recruitment and the Data Protection Act – Did you know this?
Today, I received my renewal notice from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Because I last paid this a year ago, it has been out of mind for a while. Best practice with candidate details mean that I naturally store everything on a secure database, and that I don't send candidate details anywhere without their express permission. The same goes for client information: All data is stored on my database, safe from prying eyes. And I use it with great care and consideration.
I don't really think about it – It's an internal process that has simply become part of my daily working practices. But this renewal notification has drawn my mind to it again, and I wonder how many candidates and clients are aware of it?
To quote from the ICO's leaflet: "The Data Protection Act 1998 places obligations on organisations that use personal information and gives individuals certain rights … every organisation (data controller) the process personal information (data) must notify the Information Commissioner's Office …. Failure to notify is a criminal offence."
There are 8 data protection principles embodied in the Act. Summarised, they require that data shall be:
1. fairly and lawfully processed;
2. processed for limited purposes;
3. adequate, relevant and not excessive;
4. accurate;
5. not kept longer than necessary
6. processed in accordance with the data subjects' rights;
7. secure; and
8. not transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area without adequate protection.
Before you next engage with a recruitment agency, it may be worth asking the following questions:
- Is your recruitment agency registered with the ICO, or are they contravening the Data Protection Act?
- Do you know what they are doing with your personal data, how it is stored and how secure it is?
- Do you give permission every time your CV is sent out somewhere?
If they are not registered, you are vulnerable. Food for thought, methinks!
My Easter message
Easter has always been a time of reflection for me.
Where I grew up in South Africa, Easter falls in the early autumn. It starts getting cooler, the nights draw in and mothers start cooking vegetable soup. It's a time for slowing down, for taking respite and for re-calibrating.
Here in the UK, Easter is a time of re-awakening. It's early spring, the daffodils and crocuses bloom and everything is springing back to life after the winter. We all rejoice in British Summer Time!
Of course, we all know that Easter is not really about hopping bunnies and chocolate, Easter bonnets and chocolate, and more chocolate on top of the chocolate we already ate.
Easter has it's own meaning for everyone. For me, it's about being grateful and taking time to contemplate how generous life is with it's gifts. I seem to be getting a lot more philosophic as I get older. And I like it that way! It has improved my quality of life immensely.
So my Easter wish for you and yours is that you may have the luxury of making space for a bit of gratitude. (And of course, chocolate!)
I am grateful for so many good things – Physical, professional, emotional, spiritual, both business-wise and personal. The list will go on forever! So instead of boring you witless, I would simply like to wish everyone a truly blessed Easter.
Definitive Guide to Job Hunting – Writing a CV for jobs boards
With more and more jobs being advertised online, putting your CV on an online jobs board is one of the most effective ways to find a new job. In fact, its a no brainer! There is such an online explosion in the recruitment industry that NOT being on a jobs board is a bit like trying to fish in a lake without water.
But how do you get the best from the jobs boards?
1. Understand the service
A jobs board is a bit like a huge pond full of fish, where recruiters and employers try to find job seekers who have the skills and experience they need to fulfill their needs. In line with UK employment legislation, the job seekers get a free service and the searchers have to pay. On most boards, you can both register your CV and also apply to get free job alerts. This means you will get an email whenever a job that matches your criteria is posted onto the jobs board, making it easier for you to apply.
Employers and recruiters subscribe to the jobs board and pay to not only post jobs, but also the search the databases for candidates. Just like searching on Google, the results of a jobs board search appear in ranked order. The person searching for candidates will pop in some keywords and search criteria, and the search engine will deliver a list of results with those that most conform to the criteria at the top of the search. So it makes sense that if you want to be at the top of the list, you have to use the search criteria in your CV.
2. Optimise your key words
So this breaks the common rules of CV writing a bit. But after all, you can always improve the look and feel of your CV to actually send to the employer! The main purpose of this particular CV is to be found on the database and to appear as high as possible in the rankings so the recruiter can read it first.
Optimising means that you have to anticipate what the searcher is going to be looking for. It's not that difficult: Use common keywords like the name of your industry, the job title, the systems you use, the products you sell, and so on in your CV. Its surprising, for example, how many people work in the automotive industry but never use that word in their CV, not even once!
Then extend your key words to include derivatives. For example, use both Independent Aftermarket and IAM. Or for technical terms: Include both FEAD and Front End Auxiliary Drive. This does seem like overstatement, however the anticipation is that the person inputting the search might not actually understand the meaning of the terms, or even know that there are acronyms that are industry jargon.
3. Don't be afraid to name drop!
If you work in a specific industry or specialist area, name the brands or products. For example, a candidate who states that he has experience of "selling Bosch engine diagnostic tools and equipment to the garage / automotive trade" will have higher returns in searches than those who purely put "Sales of automotive tools". Often, these trade names become incorporated in industry specific language (Think of Hoover!). You will know what is relevant to your industry – Use it!
4. Use the tick boxes sensibly
To make the search easier, most jobs boards ask candidates to tick boxes to show their preferences (Location, salary, industry, permanent or temporary, etc). Be careful of being too specific here, as it might discount you in searches but don't be so broad that you appear in every single search. Just consider your true expectations and reflect these in the boxes that you tick because this will be used to filter the searches.
5. If you've got it, flaunt it!
Of course your CV should reflect your skills, experience, qualifications and achievements. But the language and actual words you use to describe these will make the difference between floating to the top of the database search results, or being left at the bottom of the pool. The lesson here being, if you've got it, flaunt it!
And don't be afraid to state the obvious either – If you leave something for assumption, the likelihood is that the assumption will be wrong because you don't know who is doing the search!
Definitive Guide to Job Hunting 26 – Ask the Experts how to use Recruitment Agencies
I am very excited about being invited by the Guardian newspaper to be part of an expert panel on their Career website on Wednesday 17th August.
The main subject of the webcast will be Recruitment Consultants, how to deal with them, what to expect from them and, ultimately, how to get the best out of them.
I often meet job applicants who are totally disillusioned by the job hunting scene. People who feel that no one cares to listen to their problems, nobody responds back to their job applications and there seems to be no interest in their plight to find a suitable job. And I am sure, regardless of how hard I try personally to deal with my own candidates, thatsome of them too might be fed up by trickling information streams and a lack of suitable positions.
I am always very upfront with candidates: I am not able to help everyone. If only I was Superwoman – I would flash my cape and jiggle mybelt and there would be jobs, feedback and opportunities for everyone. But the reality of today's employment market and the continual commercialisation of the recruitment process means that having one brain and two hands seem to be a real limiting factor to us humans!
Listening to and participating in the Guardian Careers podcast might dispel some of the myths and give candidates real advice on how to best engage with the recruitment world.
Join us on Wednesday 17 August between 1pm and 4pm – advance questions are welcome – on http://careers.guardian.co.uk/recruitment-agencies
Definitive Guide to Job Hunting 25 – When did you last update your CV?
Yes, when DID you last update your CV?
If you are actively looking for a job, it makes sense to have your CV as current as possible. However, I often find that, when I speak to candidates, the CV's posted online or used to apply to jobs are, in fact, sometimes well out of date! This means that, before your CV can be sent in to a job, it has to be brought up to date. Obviously, we have to supply a recruiting client with fresh information but more importantly, the information LEFT OUT of your CV might actually be the stuff that could get you the job. And wasting the time to get the updated details sorted out, might actually cost you dearly in terms of time. How disappointing if you are pipped to the post for the job of dreams because your CV was out of date ….
1. Starting and leaving dates
If you are made redundant, make sure the date when you left the last employment is on your CV. This makes it clear that you are immediately available, and also opens up opportunities for temporary or interim work. This will be overlooked by recruiters seeking people currently NOT employed; If you don't have a leaving date on your last job, the assumption will be that you are still working.
2. Add your current activities
If you did suffer redundancy or left work for a different reason, mention this on your CV, with the dates. If it was a while ago, make it clear what you have been doing since. It is true that people who are gainfully occupied seem to do better in the recruitment stakes. If you mention nothing and your leaving date is not recent, the assumption might be that you have been twiddling your thumbs – Not a good impression to give those who are in control of selection processes! They are likely to choose people who show resilience, pro-activity and a willingness to work so mention what you have been doing and make it clear that this is just an interim solution until you find "proper" employment again.
3. Update targets, regions and figures
Any recent changes in your job should be reflected in your CV. This gives the recruiter an idea of exactly what your current skills are. This might also cast light on your reasons for looking to move on. If your role was restructured, point that out. Numbers are always a good idea in a CV anyway, so make sure they are fresh: For example, how many people you manage, how large your region is, how you are targeted, etc. This will give a clear picture of the context of your job and responsibility, as well as achievements.
4. Contact details
It seems illogical, but amazingly I often get CVs with out of date mobile numbers or email addresses. Worse are those that have no contact telephone numbers at all! There is no point in leaving your contact details off your CV, or not keeping them fresh. Under pressure, the recruiter will try once or twice and then move on to those candidates they can actually contact.
5. Courses and qualifications
Again, make sure that your CV contains all your qualifications. If you do any courses, these should be mentioned as well. It might give you an unexpected competitive advantage so add them in as soon as you have proof of obtaining the qualification. If the qualification is still in process, mention the anticipated finish date in your CV as well.
6. Update the jobs boards
When you upload a fresh CV onto an online database, it's really important to check that the active online CV is your newest one. Delete old CVs to make sure that only your freshest information is on file. This means that only the freshest information will go out to prospective jobs, employers or recruiters.
Not actively job seeking?
Having a fresh CV is still very important. You can use it during your probationary or appraisal meetings to discuss your progress, or to apply for internal roles that will give you career progression. Or what if an unexpected headhunt call comes in offering you an opportunity that you might not have anticipated? Taking time to prepare a CV might lose you the opportunity!


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There are two kinds of people in the world. The ones who look first, and the ones who leap. I've always been more of a looker. Cautious. A planner. That changed after I met Drew Evans. He was so persistent. So sure of himself – and of me.
But not all love stories end happily ever after. Did you think Drew and I were going to ride off into the sunset? Join the club. Now I have to make a choice, the most important of my life. Drew already made his –in fact, he tried to decide for the both of us. But you know that's just not my style. So I came back to Greenville. Alone. Well, sort of alone....
What I've come to realize is that old habits die hard and sometimes you have to go back to where you began, before you can move ahead.
TWISTED picks up two years after Tangled's end, and is told from Kate's POV.
"You know that saying, "It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?"
That's a crock. Whoever said it didn't know a fucking thing about love. Ignorance is better; it's painless."
It is almost impossible to write this review without spoilers. Out of respect for the story, I will stick with just the details of how this story made me feel. And boy, did it make me feel!
The story starts with the Drew and Kate wonderfulness just like we left them after Tangled. They are funny, sweet and oh-so HOT! This book is written from Kate's POV. I missed Drew's voice like crazy, but it was great to get to hear from Kate. Gotta love Kate's spunk! And we get lots of it!
As the story progresses, there is a horrible misunderstanding that, as a reader, was terribly frustrating to read. It was handled even worse, by both parties. NOW, let's stop right there, shall we? I was reading through the "Argument from Hell" (as I call it,) and growing thoroughly annoyed with Kate and Drew, but then I remembered something… This is KATE & DREW! She is stubborn as all get out and he is reactive and impulsive when he is hurt. So as the story unfolds, it all makes sense. Is it how I would like to think I would handle this issue? Nope. Am I Kate? Nope. So I kept reading…
We get to see a lot of Kate doing her thing in this story. We learn that she is not quite the good girl Drew presented her as in Tangled. She learns a lot about the kind of woman she wants to be and makes, what I think, is a very brave decision. I was shocked when she did it, but so proud. Her strength was admirable. It was great to see Kate just be herself. There is a day during the story where she lets everything go and we see this entire other side of her. It is awesome.
Drew was, well, Drew. He got his ass handed to him and he deserved it. But he's Drew and he took it like a man. He screwed up, (BIG TIME) and he owned it. He was the man we all fell in love with in the first book.
What I love the most about these books is the wickedly clever humor. Only Emma Chase can write of horrific, gut-wrenching emotion and make you laugh out loud while reading it. The writing is fabulous and tight. The story flows seamlessly and the characters develop from page to page in an even and realistic manner.
To sum it all up: Truth. These stories are about truth. It is not flowers and poetry; it is raw and honest emotion and ideas that run through the minds of everyday people. It is wrapped in humor, sweetness and love, but at the end of the day, what has drawn so many people to these books is that they can relate to the characters so strongly. The inner monologues align with what so many of us would be thinking and feeling during similar events. Bravo to Emma Chase for capturing that!
I give this book 4.5 Stars and Vodka from the bottle, just like Kate and her crew!
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