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Former premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) yesterday agreed to represent the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the New Taipei City mayoral election, although the paperwork formalizing his candidacy would not be completed until the end of this month.
President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), who is also DPP chairperson, yesterday met with Su after the party's Central Executive Committee and its Electoral Strategy Committee on Wednesday recommended that Su be drafted as the party's candidate for New Taipei City mayor, DPP spokesman Cheng Yun-peng (鄭運鵬) said.
The mayoral election is a linchpin of the party's electoral strategy for the November nine-in-one elections that would be an overall morale booster if successful, Cheng quoted Tsai as saying at the meeting.
Su's political credentials and past connections to New Taipei City make him the party's best candidate, and his performance as Taipei County commissioner from 1997 to 2004 created the DPP's standard for quality governance, Cheng quoted Tsai as saying.
Cheng said that Su — who has demonstrated a willingness to support the party's younger members and had stumped for DPP Legislator Wu Ping-jui (吳秉叡), who on Saturday last week bowed out of the DPP primary for New Taipei City — cited a sense of duty for accepting the party's nomination.
The spokesman quoted Su as saying that his decision would bring about controversy, but "as a founding member of the party, I cannot say no when it needs me," adding that the DPP would be needed at the helm to make New Taipei City successful.
After the meeting, Su said in a statement on Facebook that he would not let New Taipei City residents down and could help the city's development.
Regarding a promise in 2010 not to run for a third term as commissioner of Taipei County — which later became New Taipei City — Su said he could not predict the future.
Electoral Strategy Committee convener Lin Hsi-yao (林錫耀) said that the formal procedures for Su's nomination would be completed by April 25.
New Taipei City Council DPP caucus convener Lee Kun-cheng (李坤城) said Su's decision was welcomed by all the party's members in the city council.
With only seven months until the election, the party must stand united, especially when facing the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT), which would have "home-field advantage" due to New Taipei City Mayor Eric Chu (朱立倫), Lee said.
The caucus would work closely with Su to achieve a majority in the city council, he added.
Separately, former premier Yu Shyi-kun (游錫堃), who represented the DPP in the 2014 New Taipei City mayoral race, said on Facebook that he fully supported the party's decision to draft Su as its candidate.
The year-end local elections are critical for the party, which should unite as never before, Yu said.
Additional reporting by Ho Yu-hua


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C.S. Lewis style post on Job January 24, 2013 – Posted in: Uncategorized
C.S. Lewis style post on Job
The following is a blog post written in the style of C.S. Lewis. Not that I actually equate my own writing on par with his, rather suffice it to say, that C.S. Lewis often took the scenic route at arriving at his conclusions, and also, what child doesn't like to play pretend ? (Another thought, you could just skip this post and pick up Lewis' 'The Problem of Pain' for a more scholarly approach to the subject.)
Quite often, the question of 'Why evil and suffering?' behaves capricious and fey.
Seemingly domesticated and tamed one day, while wildly creating havoc upon our faith the next, this feral struggle is not just for those who have suffered much in life…nor is it only for those who are being accompanied by the non-companion of loss. Undeniably, the existence of evil and suffering, receives close to top casting on the playbill of our salvation. Subjugate the question of evil to the jungle of the unknowable if you wish, but it will still terrorize villagers oft in the night, and at times, even in the middle of the day…in its daring to be culled.
Many refuse to face evil for what it is, claiming it's just God's goodness masquerading in a ferocious appearing costume – a mere bit player on the stage of life. Others go into a proper schema of free will, and its necessity for the existence of love…leaving hurt ones to glean healing from logical design.
Acknowledging these two existing arguments on evil, let's let them be…as they no doubt, do service a good and holy work to many…despite their equally often, near misses at restoring one's soul.
Now, in the course of the studying of studying the Bible, every pupil must come to terms with the subject of emphasis. We can relate to God, like we relate to a human author, as one who emphasizes points and meanings in ways familiar within our relations and language. Yet a brief word of caution, in that Christ is at least man, and even a man fully, but also fully God. He may include, yet transcend, our typical or nominal use of language…and as communication itself is rightfully His creation, He may do more or less with it, what He deems fit. As the crucifixion so rightfully shows us, that which our Lord enters into willingly, is not that by which He is ultimately bound.
So it is, with our Divine Author's emphasis in addressing the question of evil. I say emphasis, because our treatment is only, or mainly, an examination at the conclusion of the book of Job. There simply is no other passage, letter or psalm, which rivals Job's story in being such a thorough devotee to the subject at hand. The book of Job stands out from all the rest of scripture…standing out as confounding as the question of evil itself. The book is a timeless, relatively placeless story, untethered to the rest of Isreal's origin and history…yet instantly bonded to our own doubts and misgivings when it comes to the goodness of God in trials. (C.S. Lewis once was once stated that he thought the book of Job was 'unhistorical' according to similar observations. Others find controversy in him alluding to reading the book of Job as pure parable, or universal allegory, but I believe this is a minor distraction and not of any real substance.)
Nearly as old as the creation story itself, the story of Job's sufferings offer us many answers which can be exposited tangentially, but let us recognize the elephant in the room and perhaps see him home in the forest for the trees. There is little denying, that at first glance, we see God as being harsh in answering Job, after all he's gone through. In all of scripture, if there was ever a time to give a truly gratifying answer to the problem of evil, (again, minding proper emphasis) it is when the Lord addresses Job directly. Unless we factor in greatly, tacit implication, we can see no mention of God stating that He was working Job's situation for good, or giving Job a primer on love and free will. (The issue isn't whether God was working Job's situation for good, for He was, but the issue more specifically is that God doesn't volunteer that information, nor thoughts about free will, to Job himself in addressing poor Job's confoundment with evil…and we are in need of the same treatment as Job!) Out of the tempest, Job get rounds of questions. As rousing and sobering as the calamity itself, we are left with yet something else to reconcile…and this intent is met unto completion, in Job's repentance uttered as "I've spoken of things too wonderful to know."
"Too wonderful to know…"
Herein lies our key, not to the original question, but the proper one. Only the Lord, through sheer emphasis in His answer, could so daftly show us simultaneously the right answer and the right question, all by responding to the wrong one. I liken this to a scenario in which my bother asks which jam I'd prefer with my toast at tea, and I reply 'tobacco' – for he'd instantly know that the real question was answered, in that I'd prefer to enjoy my pipe in repose instead.
So it is with the Lord, He rouses us through Job's gauntlet of questions to a response which amounts to perceiving the intricacy and vastness of the created world, and our lack of participation in its origins and upkeep. We ask God "Why is there evil and suffering?" to which God responds "There is my beauty which you've scarce to know." God doesn't answer the question, He changes it – by showing us that we've yet to be able to find a worship that eclipses all else. God asserts that there is no true comparison with Himself…and confirms this ages later with Saul of Tarsus. (Rom. 8:18)
This non answer, is the proper response to this 'wrong question' mind you…
The soul's relent and high calling simply are one and the same – to kiss the Son and take refuge in Him. Let us not forget, to kiss is to ascribe beauty, love, passion, friendship and the like, in earnest, (typified by the falsity of Judas and his fate.) How much more now, with evil heard through shots around the world…and upheavals of societal unrest spoken of and circulated in real time…are we to have the God's questions asked of us – not of calving mountain goats and abyss dwelling whales, but that of a far more extraordinary specimen and species…that of an altogether different altitude, climate, and source – that mystery which is the Father's crucified and resurrected Son.
The right question and answer…always was, and still remains, as satisfactory as my prerogative for my pipe – Do we see the beauty of God on the level of our affections, beyond the traverse effects of evil? Do we know to avert our gaze, and familiarize ourselves with Christ's beauty upon whatever loss or horror we may be exposed to? Like Job, we have lived in Christ as our world, thinking we knew His wonders, yet tragedy is to show us that we yet know nothing, for there is always more to Him…things about Him far too wonderful remain untamed. Has the reality of evil roused us closer, or further away from such knowledge?
It is not by accident, that flowers are objects of beauty, sometimes given for funerals, and that the rose of Sharon is eternally laid upon death's own casket. But we must yet learn, through both confoundment and emphasis, that we are to move towards beauty in suffering …and the beauty we move towards is Christ. As if there were any other attraction, or any other context, for alas there is not…Christ is our stratosphere, ecosystem and maritime depths…He's the new set of wonders to the world, and stands alone in this regard, yet with open arms.
Few and precious, are the souls remaining on earth, who have learned to be more floored by Christ, than by the existence of evil.
Volumetrically speaking, most still think the size of the confoundment of evil is actually comparable to the infinite size of the confoundment of Christ…and I assure you, Job's repentance awaits them all.
It is no wonder, that the apostle's first message beckons us towards His beauty still… "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched–this we proclaim concerning the Word of life."
And so it must be with us, the church…even with the echo of tragedy still ringing in our ears…we whisper to the world…in a deep, humble, and hushed wonder…"that which we have seen with the eyes of our hearts, and that which we have touched with our hands of faith…that which is from the beginning…these things of Christ…
…things far too wonderful to fully comprehend…"
Russ K.

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MEXICO CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) - A Mexican judge ordered former minister Rosario Robles to be taken into custody pending criminal proceedings in a case involving loss to taxpayers, Mexican media reported on Tuesday.
Robles, who for more than 2-1/2 years was the social development minister in the last administration, has appeared in court over prosecutors' claims that over 5 billion pesos ($258 million) destined for welfare programs under her tenure were unaccounted for, according to local media reports.
A lawyer for Robles said on local television that the politician and her team will fight the accusations. (Reporting by Mexico City Newsroom; writing by Julia Love Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)


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UK-based cloud managed service provider Six Degrees, has announced that is has been chosen by AvantiGas, an international supplier of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) and part of the UGI Corporation, to build and host its data and IT services on a multi-cloud platform across 16 European countries.
This hybrid methodology sits across Six Degrees' UK data centres and European Azure data centres supported by the Microsoft platform. It will enable AvantiGas to achieve its goal of operating at the highest level of service while giving customers up-to-the-minute information on deliveries.
Six Degrees' multi-cloud solution consists of four main components: managed workspace, managed hosting, voice and data, and security across Six Degrees' data centres and the Microsoft Azure platform. Within these four components, Six Degrees supplies and manages disaster recovery and backup, voice over IP, licensing, communications, migration services and interconnections between Azure and Six Degrees data centre platforms. The solution is designed to enable AvantiGas to focus more fully on its fuel distribution service rather than managing the IT.
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With a few minutes left for V Day on the West Coast, I'm sitting on the counter of my kitchen with my glass of wine, chocolate covered strawberries, sporting my Chuck Taylors and I'm thinking. So with these thoughts in mind, I'll give you this…
No one is worth being unhappy for just to say you have someone on any day. Many times I've seen someone knowingly settle for less than they deserve just to feel the illusion of completeness. I've done it and it hasn't gotten me anywhere and it hasn't stopped being sad and sickening that we waste our time and effort being unhappy.
As I watched the facebook posts today I saw so many downing the "side chick," you know the woman that a man keeps on the side despite him being in a relationship. I found the ridicule sad because I don't find other people's pain to be comical or something to be made fun of. When it comes down to it, there's something emotionally out of wack with a person who chooses to set their happiness to the side or throw it completely out of the picture for any reason, let alone someone else. There's a deeper issue there and instead of ridicule, those individuals need to learn how to practice self love until it becomes like breathing. They need guidance not harsh words.
I pride myself for making great strides and changes within myself. Letting go of toxic relationships and not allowing the selfish tendencies of others to guilt or hinder me. But I might not have been able to get to this point without help. Help from friends and family that love me and from my life coach. They say it takes a village to raise a child but sometimes it takes that same village to help an adult when the child in them is still suffering from emotional scars that have neglected to heal.
So with 0 minutes left on this Valentine's Day, I want to send some love to the side chicks. I was once where you are and I hope with all of my heart:
That one day soon you'll realize your worth!
That you'll believe that you're a truly amazing human being!
That you deserve to be treated like a queen!
That you deserve to be a priority and not just an option!
That you'll put yourself first in your life instead of settling for second place in someone else's!
That you deserved to heal and you deserve to be truly happy!
Much love my sistah and good luck…
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1. "When it feels like nothing is going your way, when it seems that your path is being blocked by outside forces, at work, in your relationships or even with everyday problems. What is your typical reaction? Do you move towards feelings of "Uhh, why me?? Or do you pause and think about: What is my life trying to tell me right now? How you respond to the difficult things that happen to you, can mean the difference between a life of anger or joy, between despair and hope.
Eckhart Tolle says "Life is an adventure; it is not a package tour. If you are dissatisfied in the unsettled state, you can't hear the guiding messages."
Many people are feeling a sense of disruption and discord in our world today. And I know many of you are experiencing unease. You may feel on edge or you may even feel your sense of hope is faltering. Try to change your perspective of the situation. Move away from feeling overwhelmed to feeling a sense of strength and hope. Make hope your power source. Because hope is always available. Anything can be a miracle, blessing, and opportunity if you choose to see it that way.
When you see life through lenses of hope, everything can change. I know it is very challenging when you are going through storms. However, what looks like a dark patch or a setback can actually be a beautiful turning point. Maya Angelou used to say, "There is always a rainbow in the clouds". Choose to feel love even when there is a conflict. And how do you do it? You activate your choice muscle, expand your awareness and your life changes.
Remember, when you are faced with a difficult situation, you always have the choice of two reactions: hope or despair. When you choose hope, you open your heart and mind, and very naturally you begin to imagine other possibilities. Go for it now because hope lives in this moment and every moment."
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IBM → 4x4
A snapshot of my last 4 years with IBM
Ideas Never Sleep → Brand Expression
How might we accelerate innovative thinking and global thought leadership?
Stonewall 50 → Brand Expression
How do we celebrate our radical past while inspiring a more empathetic future?
Radio Silence → Publishing
What happened in-between the Ramones and Nirvana?
Karaoke 95 → Experimental Narrative
Sing your life. All the things that you love. And all the things that you loathe.
917-ARCHIVE → Catalog Exploration
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Following the success of the Performance, Resilience and Support Programmes previously, we are currently leading several courses this year that enable all school leaders attending to pause and reflect on their personal professional journey and spiritual leadership as well as sharing strategies for coping with the challenges of headship. As a Diocese, we continue to be committed to this work and to providing this opportunity for more heads.
This 'main' programme is for those headteachers new to our Performance, Resilience and Support courses and consists of three full days that take place across the year. This support is continued for headteachers by them moving on to our 'core' programme the following year. Some headteachers have been working with these programmes for four years and are committed to continuing because they regard them as critical to their well-being as they carry out their challenging role.
We aim to make these all a time of personal development and renewal for all who attend.
Feedback from last years sessions:
"Best course of the year – a real highlight."
"I think this course should be compulsory for all headteachers for their well-being"
"The three times in a year, with peaks and troughs, has meant it's peaked me up again"
"It's what every head needs"
"It's head space to think and recharge, pause and reflect"
"I arrived as tightly coiled as a spring and left with a better sense of perspective and reassurance"
Course Leaders: Chris Price-Smith – School Link Adviser and Chris Gothard – Well-being Consultant
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Students staying at University overnight to finish their assignments are finding that they are not the only ones taking advantage of the 24-hour facilities.
One student reported to Salient that he had seen and talked to homeless people sleeping in the Cybercommons in the course of pulling an all-nighter. The student described the experience as "a bit surreal", but described the men as "pretty lovely". He also claimed that their stay was not a one-off occurrence.
"One of them … told me that he was really good at sleeping under desks," said the student.
Associate Director for Campus Operations Rainsforth Dix told Salient that University security staff "occasionally" found people sleeping on University premises. Dix said security is a high priority for the University, and that University buildings were monitored "around the clock".
If security staff do find people sleeping under desks, protocol is to ask for identification and escort any non-students off the premises.
"Security staff investigate all reports of people sleeping in University buildings and address each on a case-by-case basis," said Dix.
"If there was found to be an issue at a specific location, actions could include strengthening security around the area and/or increasing security patrols in the area."
VUWSA Vice-President (Welfare) Rick Zwaan said VUWSA was aware of students who had been forced to stay overnight, though stated high transport and housing costs were often to blame for this. Students could find themselves stranded with no way to get home, and the Cybercommons were sometimes used as an alternative, he said.
"[VUWSA]'s approach is to address the more fundamental issues over why students are forced to stay overnight."
Zwaan hoped that restricted access to Cybercommons overnight for non-students would not impinge on students' access to 24-hour University facilities.


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Using disk imaging for disaster recovery
Imaging programs often ignore file systems and most of the other structure on disks to create copies of everything. This tip discusses how SMBs can make block-by-block copies of crtical data while ensuring effective disaster recovery.
A disk image is a block-by-block copy of all the data on a particular part of a hard disk. Imaging programs ignore file systems, boot sectors and most of the other structure on the disk to create a copy of everything. Even open files, hidden partitions and boot sectors, which are ignored by the operating system's copy command, are copied into the image.
The most common use of disk imaging is to provide working backups with fast recovery to handle the most common kinds of storage problems, such as accidentally deleted files. These programs typically take images of changed files at frequent intervals and can recover files and folders quickly -- often without the aid of storage administrators.
The other use of disk imaging is to create an image of an entire disk or array for disaster recovery purposes. Often disk imaging software will export the image over a network to a tape library or remote location for additional protection. While many products will do both jobs, especially in the SMB arena, the software tends to be specialized for one job or the other. While you probably have working backup imaging capability in your existing software, don't automatically assume it will do a good job for disaster recovery. It is worth taking a look at the feature set in what you have and perhaps purchasing a program (or subscribing to a service) for disaster recovery.
Generally the programs that do the best at bridging these two worlds of disk imaging are the ones at the low end of the spectrum. A program like Acronis True Image or Norton Ghost offers a fast, easy way to recreate your system on another computer. In addition, Ghost, True Image and similar programs can restore individual files and folders from the disk image. Usually these programs sell for $100 or less for single copies (enterprise versions that cover multiple servers are typically more.) Typically these vendors emphasize ease of use and flexibility in the design of their products. Recent versions will automatically export images to a wide variety of media, from USB to tape to DVDs, or over the internet to a remote site.
While all of them handle the basic disk imaging jobs, they tend to differ quite a bit in the other features they offer. For example, Ghost 14.0 offers secure backup to a remote FTP site and some versions of TrueImage have Universal Restore to make it easier to move Windows images to different hardware. However, there are a few things you need to understand before you build your disaster recovery plan around disk imaging.
First, the image's "copy of everything" includes any flaws in the disk image. If you take an image of a system that's been corrupted or infected with a virus, you're going to get a recovered image that's just as corrupted or just as infected. Most of the imaging programs can automatically create an image with user specified options at user-defined intervals. They can also create incremental images between full backups to speed the process and reduce network load.
Generally speaking, you can't simply install an image of a Windows operating system on another computer and expect it to run. Windows uses a structure called the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) which interfaces to the hardware itself. If the hardware configuration on the target system doesn't exactly match the configuration of the original system, the attempted installation will fail with a STOP: 0x0000007B error. To get around this, some imaging programs provide utilities, such as Universal Restore available for Acronis True Image enterprise ("Echo") versions, which allow the image to work on different hardware.
Most importantly, using drive images for disaster recovery does not eliminate the need for thoroughly testing your disaster recovery plan, including the ability to actually install and use the image on your target hardware.
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Number of new cars licensed at highest level since the boom
Sales of new cars have reached their highest level since 2008, with more than 120,000 sold last year.
New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that 153,850 new vehicles were licensed in 2015, of which 121,110 were cars, an increase of 31pc on 2014.
The surge in sales represents the second year in a row that the number of cars licensed for the first time has increased. Not since 2008 has the number been so high.
That year, 146,470 private cars were licensed for the first time.
The statistics also suggest that motorists are increasingly turning to new over second-hand, with a 10.7pc drop in the number of used, imported private cars licensed in 2015.
Last year, 47,217 second-hand vehicles were licensed for the first time. This compares with 52,863 in 2014.
The data shows that sales increased in every county, with 10 having more than 3,000 new cars registered.
More than one-third of all new private cars licensed in the country were in Dublin - 43,310 or 35.8pc - followed by 14,394 or 12pc in Cork. The lowest number was in Leitrim, at 576.
The figures also show:
Volkswagen, with 15,016, was the most popular brand of new private car, despite the company admitting it installed software designed to cheat emissions testing on 11 million vehicles.
Next came Toyota (12,409), Ford (11,823), Nissan (10,843) and Hyundai (10,743). The top five marques account for 50.2pc of all new private cars licensed.
Seven in every 10 new cars licensed were diesel, with 71.8pc of all cars sold falling into the lowest CO2 emissions band 'A'.
Only 476 electric cars were sold last year, while 1,354 hybrid cars, using petrol and electricity, were licensed.
The total number of all new vehicles licensed during 2015 was 153,850 compared with 117,652 in 2014, an increase of 30.8pc.
There was an increase of 41.1pc in the number of new goods vehicles licensed last year (22,939), suggesting greater demand for consumer products.
The most popular colour was black, followed closely by silver. Forty per cent of all new cars licensed were in these colours.
The CSO has also analysed the impact of the dual vehicle registration system introduced in 2013, where registration plates reflect whether the vehicle was sold in the first six months of the year or the latter half. It found that before 2013, around 75pc of all new private cars were sold in the first half of the year. This has dropped to 65pc.
The most common type of car bought last year was a hatchback, followed by saloons and MPVs.
Vehicles of all colours on roads
Sometimes there's no accounting for taste.
While black and silver remain the most common car colours, there has been a noticeable increase in the percentage of white motors on the road. In 2011, 3.5pc of all new cars licensed were white. This increased to 12.7pc last year.
The CSO says the most common new car colours are black, silver, grey and white, followed by blue and red.
But motorists are also keen to buy more lurid vehicles, with 529 gold, 283 orange and 212 yellow cars licensed.
There were also 96 purple vehicles, three grey and black, three yellow and green and one gold and beige.
The colour schemes pale in comparison with 2014, when two 'multi-coloured' vehicles and one each of yellow and black and blue and yellow were licensed.
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Greed and Hype as New Hurricane Reality
Discussion of destructive potential of Hurricane Dorian, why it has dominated the establishment news and the ominous possibility that the U.S. may be incapable of dealing with hurricanes.
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Are We at Risk of Another Recession?
Prof. Wolff talks to KPFA about the risk of another recession and the absurdity of Trump's trade war with China.
This interview appears courtesy of KPFA in the San Francisco Bay area.
State of the U.S. Economy
Donald Trump is proudly claiming that the U.S. economy has never been better, but what is the reality of the state of the economy in the United States? This interview appears courtesy of Sojourner Truth With Margaret Prescod
Economic Update: Homelessness in the U.S.
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Socialism in 2019
Prof. Wolff Discusses Socialism in 2019 with Abby Martin on the Empire Files.
How to Move from Capitalism to Co-Op
Richard Wolff Explains Socialism and How to Move from Capitalism to Co-op with Eric Unger and Paul DuPont of Hard Lens Media.
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Prof. Wolff on the State of the Economy
How Capitalism Pits Working People Against Each Other
Why are working people fighting each other instead of working together against the billionaire class ruling the country?
Prof. Wolff joins Thom Hartmann to expose how racism is intrinsic to capitalism and the goal of capitalist. dividing the working class and putting them against each other. How can we stop the rich from dividing the working class?
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Workers' Rights With Jesse Ventura
Prof. Wolff discusses how employment cooperatives may improve the economy with Jesse Ventura.
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Should Schools Get Rid of Grades?
Prof. Wolff calls the current system of grading students "capitalist." Sure it sounds popular, but is doing away with grades really a solution to what some call an education crisis? Prof. Wolff talks with FOX News' Lauren Simonetti to answer these questions.
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I keep thinking about the concept of a grace period, which some companies and things offer you and what is meant by that. Giving someone a wide berth. When I was working on a headstand the other day, my teacher mentioned not gripping the fingers so tightly together when creating the 'basket' in which the crown of the head rests. He mentioned that people can feel they need to grip tightly onto the fingers in order to create the foundation/support for the head but it isn't so. In fact the opposite is true, have a little give in the fingers, in the hands. This came to me this week as an illustration of grace, not being so quick to jump on someones case if they miss the mark. Effectively creating within myself a grace period; so that things may be a little rough around the edges, a little loose, but thats OK.
Thinking as I have done often this week about the word grace and what is meant by that certain images keep coming to mind; swans, ballet dancers and Audrey Hepburn. How to live a life of poise, ease and elegance. I think it requires one to be well rested and balanced and so that when obstacles happen one does not lose ones cool but bounces simply over and above whatever comes to pass. Keeping a cool head.
Sometimes its helpful to think of somethings opposite to better understand the essence of what the thing is. For me, the opposite of grace would be anger, impatience, jumping the gun type behavior and cruelty. Looking at that list of words and then thinking of the word grace, I suddenly got an mage of a velvet blanket. Theres a softness to grace. Maybe thats what living a graceful life means, taking off the hard edges and smoothing them down. If grace was a material it would be velvet, a movement it would be elegant and smooth and a sound it would be melodic and constant.
Et voila, week two into our investigation of grace brings out primarily for me the warm, all encompassing softness of velvet. May whatever comes your way this week be able to be softened out by a big cosy velvet blanket and may all life's hard edges be smoothed over like a shiny pebble in a fast flowing river.
Tags: Audrey Hepburn, elegance, grace, grace period, Mhairi Morrison, The bead movement, velvet


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Time was in the not too distant past that the only items a hotel room needed to be considered high tech was a house phone and a television. However those days are long gone now, as travelers have come to rely on their smartphones as the essential tool for delivering their travel experience.
In fact, according to the most recent survey from the American Hotel & Lodging Association, more guests than ever are using apps to access hotel services. The study, which was done in partnership with STR, showed the use of mobile apps to access hotel services is up from 35 percent in 2016 to 40 percent in 2018. It also found that hotels' use of mobile devices as room keys jumped from 6 percent in 2016 to 17 percent in 2018; and mobile device check-in is now available at more than 80 percent of mid-priced or higher-priced hotels.
Another poll of more than 3,600 travelers commissioned by Edinburgh-based hospitality firm Criton, found nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of respondents said if their favorite hotel has its own app they would use this digital channel. In contrast, only 10 percent favored an in-room device such as a hotel's smartphone or tablet.
"Respondents to the survey were people who travel regularly," according to Julie Grieve, founder and CEO of Criton, a company which developed an intuitive app builder for the hotels. "It is increasingly clear that adopting technology has to be seen as an imperative for all hospitality providers. It is not something purely for the major franchises."
What that means for hoteliers, according to the research findings, is that since their guests are using their own devices, and are more comfortable with the functionality, they are relying less and less on hotel-provided in-room devices. Instead the focus has shifted to the quality of the property's WiFi connectivity and the technologies they have in place to support their guests' mobile experience.
Can They Deliver?
Another study from Oracle found near-universal agreement among hotel executives affirming the importance of mobile technologies, with 91 percent saying it is critical both to improving guest experience and cultivating loyalty. But only 69 percent were confident that their organization had the ability to adopt and deliver the technology.
The study, entitled 2019 Hospitality Benchmark - Mobile Maturity Analysis, focused on three key areas of mobility:
• The ability to offer WiFi to guests throughout the property
• Guest-facing apps to enhance the customer experience
• Staff-facing mobile to improve the hotel team's daily operational workflow
The Oracle research found while most executives gave themselves good marks for their current technology initiatives, fully half (50 percent) of nearly 200 respondents were concerned their organization was vulnerable to disruption by more mobile-friendly competitors. And 90 percent also added that guest experience could be improved by the ability to use smartphones to manage basic services such as booking a room and managing the check-in and check-out processes.
"It's clear that hotels need to provide mobile innovations to meet the requirements of today's savvy consumers, yet some haven't started their mobile journey," said Greg Webb, senior vice president and general manager of Oracle Hospitality. "Customers want to be able to engage with brands wherever they are. The properties that can't deliver these kinds of mobile experiences will quickly lose to those that can make the engagement simple and seamless for their customers."
Versatility is the main reason smartphone technology is the traveler's preferred tool to create an enhanced hotel stay. Criton's poll found over half of travelers they surveyed (58 percent) are likely to use the capability to check-in via an app and access their hotel room via a digital door key.
Managing loyalty programs within the hotel's app was ranked as the top priority by more than half of respondents (53 percent) in the survey. In a competitive landscape, having such features as loyalty program management, self-check-in/out, live chat and in-room ordering integrated in the hotel app are primary requirements for tech-savvy guests.
"Today's travelers are downloading apps that help them get around and stay connected with their hotel," Grieve says. "That level of tech awareness or even dependency also raises expectations for information, guest services – such as check-in and digital key – and offers and incentives to reward their loyalty."


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"Don't melt, Olaf!"
It was previously reported that us normal folk spent 79 minutes a day (!!) on average editing our photos when we're on holiday, but what about Disney Princesses? Although we can't answer that exact question, Cyplon have imagined what it would be like when they're on their holibobs..
"Don't melt, Olaf!"
Where's her fork?
Nap queen.
Gossip Girl spotted on the Met steps, xoxo
Cleaning? ON HOLIDAY?
She's always been the thrill-seeking type.
That first hashtag though.
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The success story of a young property investor and what we can learn from it.
In 2015, Brisbane local Roberto Lofaro bought his very first real estate investment at the tender age of 20. Fast forward about 18 months, and the young investor is preparing to sell his current portfolio of three properties to buy his first "live in" home at 21. And he'll have up to $150,000 to put towards his deposit. So just how did he do it?
Be disciplined and start early
Like anyone buying property, Roberto needed a deposit to get him started. As he was living with family and saving on rent, it just took a little extra discipline and about 6 months for him to come up with a $15k stake in his first investment property in Toowoomba. Sounds too good to be true? Just remember that 25 weeks rent at $600 adds up to $15,000… plus, Roberto made sure his spending habits were modest enough to meet his ambitious savings goals.
Here's how he managed to turn one property into three in less than 18 months:
Property 1
Roberto installed airconditioning and a dishwasher in his first house in Toowoomba and repainted the property himself. He had it rented out in no time. 3 months later, the property was valued $40,000 higher than the original selling price.
Property 2
Using the $40k equity in Property 1, Roberto financed a similar house in Toowoomba and carried out a modest renovation to get it ready to rent. Within 5 months, he had gained $30,000 in equity from the second property.
Property 3
With his extra $30k equity, Roberto bought a 3-bedroom house and made a slightly bigger investment in renovations – wooden floors instead of carpet and a partition wall to create a 4th bedroom.
In 2016, his portfolio of three Toowoomba houses is valued at around $730,000, financed by 3 loans adding up to $570,000. He now plans to sell all three properties, giving him up to $150,000 to spend on his new home in Brisbane.
Shop for a bargain in the right location
So how did Roberto know where and what property to buy? According to him, it's the location, not the condition of the property that really matters.
"The value of a property depends a lot more on where it is," says Roberto. "To get that increase in equity after you buy, you just need to be looking for a cheap property in a good location. If it's near a noisy main road or railway line, you can't change that and it's going to affect your equity potential."
Make your offer first, then inspect
Roberto's buying strategy was very fast and objective. He made a spreadsheet and filled it with listings, within his budget, in areas where he wanted to buy.
"Then I would call the agent for each property and make a low ball offer," says Roberto. "And eventually, someone would say yes, and then I'd go and inspect the property. It's smart because it saves you from getting emotional. Because it's not about getting the right property, it's about buying in the right place, at the right price."
Act fast to bag a bargain
By being ready to act quickly, Roberto could also drive a hard bargain. He'd approach each vendor with finance pre-approval, offering a fast settlement period and even waiving the building and pest inspection if it would get him a lower price.
"If the property is already listed at a cheap price, it's because someone is having problems with it and they want it sold," says Roberto. "If you can make it easy for them, they're more likely to accept a lower offer."
Work with the experts
Roberto is quick to point out the value he's found in having expert advice during his investment journey. He advises anyone with plans to buy an investment property to find a good mortgage broker, real estate agent and accountant.
"Your broker is essential because they save you time on getting your pre-approval so you can move fast," says Roberto. "And don't even think about trying to manage the property yourself like I did – definitely a rookie investing mistake. It's too much hassle to take care of it yourself if tenants get tricky. And investing in a good accountant to save you money on tax is really worthwhile."
Are you planning to buy to invest to get started on the property ladder? Share your thoughts in the comments below.


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Reading the reviews of Red Rising on Goodreads saddens me. They are glowing. Rapturous. Of course, I don't always agree with the consensus, but I usually have some inkling as to why my experience with a book was different from the majority of readers. For example, I don't like stalkers. But in the case of Red Rising, I'm bewildered. What did all these reviewers see and feel that I didn't? On its surface, this should have been a 4 or… Read more »
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It's scary to image that the new generation of combat might reach the very hospital beds of our wounded veterans.
As interactive devices and the internet of things become more entrenched in military health, the health information of our military can easily become compromised. More importantly, it is absolutely possible that bad actors can take control of unsecured medical devices.
There is a wealth of data within the military health system. Health IT professionals need to harness that data to create business and medical intelligence – not so much collection and querying, but exploiting big data for information on how systems need to be securely positioned. We need systems to predict how to best use and position our medical resources to cater to service members and their families.
By marrying data analytics with security, this mass of information should be able to provide possible lines of defense in the fight against cybersecurity intrusion. That's the next generation of security. Monitoring and other security tools will become predictive rather than static – sharing insights that might otherwise have been missed, or to react faster to potential threats than a human may have been able to react previously.
Where does security fit in?
Data analytics is an important tool for looking at the overall IT ecosystem and across devices. IT professionals can see which devices are up to date, which may not have been patched in a while and the ones that may be at the end of their useful life.
Questions that the Military Health System is already undertaking to answer include: Which IV pumps already meet security and interoperability standards? How can the 10 or so networked devices in an ICU communicate with each other and externally in a secure manner? These cybersecurity efforts are essential, not an added burden, and analytics can offer real help.
I've already touched on traditional network monitoring, but this is another area where data analytics and security come together. Central monitoring for threats to the network happens through the Defense Health Agency Network Operations Center (DNOC) in San Antonio. This is the front line for monitoring cyber threats for defense health. When the network is secure, analytics is still helpful to identify trends to learn from.
Protection from ransomware
Along these same lines, the Department of Defense health community needs to leverage predictive analytics to protect against cyber threats such as ransomware. There is a rapidly growing list of examples of ransomware targeting the health industry. Predictive analytics can look for deviations from how the network should behave, rather than relying on known signatures (which is not wholly effective when threats are continually evolving).
Again, the prevalence of connected devices and ever-evolving threats require traditional cybersecurity be tied to analytics. Data and analytics must be used not to describe what already happened but to augment current practices to map out the way ahead.
It is critical to secure medical devices, especially as they communicate and function with other devices and IT networks. Because medical devices are increasingly becoming IT devices, they are the best way to underscore the importance of securing IoT devices in a network. It's not just information, but the very loss of life and limb that's at stake.
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This article originally appeared in the Government InfoSec blog.
By Lloyd McCoy
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Welcome to AFC!
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We believe that some of the best support comes from individuals and family members who have been through similar struggles. We hold general meetings in Denver with informative speakers to keep us current on major topics of interest to our members. In addition, our meetings (Denver and Colorado Springs) are a places to meet others who may have helpful information to offer, based upon first-hand.
Meeting Information
We hold General meetings each month in
- Denver (usually 7:00-9:00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month)
- Colorado Springs (usually 7:00-9:00 pm on the 2nd Tuesday every other month)
Go to Meetings page for more info.
We also hold weekly Action Group Meetings
Breakfast Action Group (BAG) – Monday mornings
BAG Morning Meetings
We meet at 7:00 am.
Schedule and Invitation to Nov 23, 2019 CDOC SOTMP Support Education Meeting
The Sex Offender Treatment and Monitoring Program (SOTMP) at the CDOC is presenting an introductory education meeting for families, friends and others who are considering supporting someone who has committed a sexual offense in an effort to prevent re-offending.
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How to Comment on Resource Guide for Families of Adults
Accused, Charged or Convicted of Sexual Offenses in Colorado
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Draft now available for Review and Comment
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Chapter 6 – Probation
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Hotel Zen Hakodate, a boutique hotel will definitely worth staying.
Frankly speaking, Hotel Zen Hakodate is quite a distance away from the city, but its geographical location is also the reason why you get magnificent views of the surrounding landscape from the guest rooms. You will also enjoy the hotel's abundant variety of facilities and amenities.
Hotel Zen's state of advanced automation caught me by surprise. As it is situated in the suburbs of Hakodate, the locals usually drive their own vehicles when they come here for vacation. As such, I would recommend that you take a taxi or rent a car to get here. When you arrive at the ground level of the hotel, you will see the parking lot that corresponds to your room number. After parking, you may enter through the adjacent door to see a mini reception counter. To check in, simply provide the booking order number from LoveinnJapan to the staff and you will be leaded to the room you booked.
Upon entering the room, you will immediately notice that there are two doors inside the room. (One is for the guests to use while the other is a backdoor for the housekeeping staff to bring in the food of room service or extra amenities.) After leading you to your room, the hotel staff will ask you about serving time that you prefer tomorrow and meal type for the following morning's breakfast. After the hotel staff leaves the room, I began to explore the room. The exquisiteness of the room was beyond my imagination, and it appears so new that I mistakenly thought that I was the very first guests to stay in this hotel. The guestroom is decorated and furnished just like in your own home, and the hotel has thoughtfully provided amenities that you may not have thought you would need, such as a microwave for you to heat up food just in case.
You may be able to guess the theme of this hotel from its name. Hotel Zen was designed and built based on the concept of "Zen" in Buddhism. Undoubtedly, I could see hints of "Zen-ness" all around my room. The most obvious would be a side table, carrying a Japanese tea set, to the right of the television. The tea set would make you want to try preparing Japanese Matcha. The unique ambient music playing in the room as you enter also works in tandem with the "Zen" concept to welcome you to a relaxing stay. Due to the hotel's location on a small mountain, you can see the scenery of the entire Hakodate city through the huge windows in your room. As I visited during the winter, the white view sights in front me were truly breath-taking.
The hotel's amenities did not disappoint either. I am particular about the specifics detail in a hotel, and if an establishment or delicacy details that are attentive to its customers, it definitely earns bonus points. When I found the small essential items such as eye masks and earplugs on top of my beds. Being a person who has light sleep like me, this small touch by the hotel was deeply touching me.
The private bathtub is extremely luxurious compared to regular hotels. Just run the bath, add in some scented bubble bath salt, and enjoy a bubbly soak! The incredible thing about this bathtub is the rainbow lights change automatically to a different color, though you can also control them by the panel on the side. The bathtub is with jet blower function. Press the on/off jet button and you get a better bath experience and more relaxing. There's also no need to worry if you are having a longer bath because the bath has a temperature-regulating feature that maintains the water temperature. After stepping out from the bath and you can change into the yukata provided in your room. This yukata is specially-designed and is especially photo-worthy. Another noteworthy thing is that you can find separate toiletries and skincare products for men and women on the dresser, and ladies can also use the beauty electronic products provided by the hotel.
I am demanding when it comes to the food and beverages at hotels, and I would usually order room service to try. Without exception, I did so at Hotel Zen too. I ordered a Thai Green Curry set meal by using their room service menu function on the TV. The room service arrived speedily, probably within ten minutes from the time of order. The hotel staff placed our meals on a designated tray at the food delivery window from the back door and notified us by the doorbell. I have to say that the food did not disappoint at all. The green curry tasted as authentic as I was in Thailand. Breakfast the following morning is a high-quality Japanese set meal comprising Japanese egg rolls, seaweed, grilled salted salmon, Japanese pickles, and miso soup. Having a hot meal for breakfast is super gratifying.
The hotel check-out process is simple and straightforward. There is an automated checkout machine at the entrance of your room, most of the Japanese really concerning about their own privacy, therefore, they prefer to settle the bill in the room without meeting the staff. You may also check out from the automated machine if you are paying cash, f you like to pay with credit card you may call to front desk and inform the staff about this and they will assist you on that. Once you settle the payment indicated, the checkout process is completed. The hotel service is equally impressive. After checking out, I called the front desk to book a taxi for me. The staff resumed the electricity in our room (power is cut off automatically after guests have checked out), and asked me to wait in my room until the taxi has arrived.
Hotel Zen Hakodate can be touted as the highest standard of Japanese boutique hotels, and I will definitely choose to stay here if I revisit Hokkaido. If you ever have a chance to spend some time in Hakodate, don't forget to check out this hotel!
Ryan has been live in Japan since he came as a student to Japan five years ago. His greatest interest is to eat, drink, and play, so he will travel himself to an interesting spot, fun place, as soon as he discovers something new.


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RBFF making waves in new female fishing initiative
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The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has announced the launch of Making Waves, an initiative designed to empower women and girls to cast off labels and rock the boat – with fishing rod in hand.
THE US-based organisation says it is committed to leading the industry by example and promoting women on the water by removing perceived barriers to the sport, increasing the representation of women in fishing and introducing a series of angling workshops specifically designed for women and girls.
Research shows children are more likely to go fishing with their mum – a direct contradiction of the idea that fishing is a boys' club. Yet, a 2017 study revealed that only 19.3% of women and girls thought a fishing participant looks like them. As more girls take an interest in fishing, mothers have a great opportunity to shatter the 'bass ceiling' and set a strong example for their children, says the RBFF.
"Despite this perceived lack of representation in the sport of fishing, 45% of last year's new fishing participants were female, and that number continues to grow," said Stephanie Vatalaro, Vice President of Communications at the RBFF. "We are proud to be an industry leader in identifying and engaging with new markets to ensure the future of fishing and boating. With this campaign, we're creating spaces for women out on the water. And we want this initiative to be the rallying cry for other industry organisations to join us."
In honour of the Making Waves announcement, RBFF is working with its partner, Fishing's Future, to launch fishing events specifically for women and girls across the country. Fishing's Future's mission is to increase participation in recreational angling and promote the sport as a valuable means of connecting children and families with nature and environmental stewardship.
Making Waves is anchored by a creative campaign that includes a video (see right) featuring female anglers casting lines, catching fish and captaining their own boats. More information about programming for women and other helpful resources can be found at www.takemefishing.com/makingwaves.


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There are a zillion apps nowadays, but which ones are an absolute must? Well we provide you with a list which will guide you into downloading the must have apps!
So who isn't on Facebook nowadays? It is one of the best means to keep in touch with our friends and family and now increasing it is becoming a means of work as well. This application is available for free of cost and is present on all the versions of the Android OS. It does not need a high-end configuration support. It is extremely user friendly & the best part of it is that even, the cheapest Android smartphone can run this App.
WhatsApp is unquestionably the best communication App till date. Its main purpose is for sending & receiving text messages. But WhatsApp can serve more features than the normal text messaging. You can share countless texts, videos, pictures and even music with your friends using this communication app. Also, you can send custom made video as well as audio chats, recorded in your own voice. You can even chat with a large group of people by forming groups, which is one of its best features! WhatsApp is absolutely free to download and it also runs free for one year. This application is compatible with all Android versions.
Truecaller is one of the most advanced versions of a caller id. It helps us to identify and obtain the details of an unknown call coming on his/her smartphone. The app also boasts advanced features helping you to block spam calls or any unwanted number from calling you.
This is one of the best music apps which allows you to search and download any song that you have been looking for. Whether you're looking for the latest Rihanna single or some obscure disco anthem from the 1970's, you will be able play it with the help of Spotify. The music service has an exhaustive library of songs you can choose from, it also allows you to download your custom playlists for offline listening. What more could a music lover ask for?
Greenify is an extremely effective app for increasing the battery life of your smartphone.It is a very user friendly app and its basic function is to hibernate your background apps. You also have the option to selectively hibernate your apps and let the remaining apps like facebook and whatsapp to run as usual. These background apps tend to drain out your precious battery even when they are not in use! Hence this app is very popular among several users!
Google Maps
Gone are the days when you would be stranded in an unfamiliar part of town asking for directions all over. Google Maps is your go-to tool for all things geographic. If you are lost then Google Maps will be your guiding light! You can find driving directions , walking directions, public transit maps and much more. Or just search for point of your interest!
You Tube
Who doesn't love watching videos online? And all of YouTube's 2 billion videos can be seen on YouTube's official smartphone app. You can even use this app for recording, uploading, editing as well as share videos right from your cell phones! Thus making it an absolute must have!
Although apps are a necessity on your smartphones but then they also tend to drain out alot of your battery power! So what can be a solution to the constant charging that the batteries of your smartphones need? Ravin brings to you an amazing collection of eco friendly products and gadgets which will take away all your gadget related worries! With a wide variety of Power Banks and Solar chargers having multiple ports so that several gadgets can be charged together, Ravin products make life super easy for you but giving you full power twenty four hours!


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This Nourishing Pumpkin and Fennel Salad includes many superfood ingredients to keep you healthy during the colder autumn season.
1kg of pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and cut into slices.
2 red onions pealed and cut into quarters
few fresh sage leaves
half a tsp of chilli flakes
3 tbsp of melted coconut oil or butter
2 fennel bulbs
the juice of 1 lime
3 tbsp of flaxseed oil or olive oil
1 tsp of freshly grated ginger
100g of baby spinach
250g of cooked quinoa
half a garlic clove crushed
1tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves (plus extra for serving)
handful of chia seeds
salt, to taste


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|There are two main differences between running FoxWeb as a regular app. and as a service:
1. System services by default run as the SYSTEM account, which only has rights to the local computer. This account does not have rights to access resources on remote servers. You can change the account used by the FoxWeb service, by following the instructions in the FoxWeb documentation (see the Operating the FoxWeb Server topic).
2. System services do not have access to drive mappings. In order to access data on remote file servers, you must use UNC notation (for details see the Operating the FoxWeb Server topic).
3. System services do not have access to user-specific ODBC DSNs. This is not strictly true, but we always recommend that you use system-wide ODBC DSNs.
4. Applications running as system services do not have a presence on the Desktop. Components which rely on Windows Messages (and possibly DDE) for inter-process communication, will not work if one of them is running as a service and the other is not.
None of the above restrictions is usually a problem. In most cases, the issue is related to the first two restrictions, so the remedy is to change the service user and use UNCs.
Sent by Cas Nuy on 10/15/2001 02:16:49 AM:
During testing of the Foxweb software I have found a significant difference when i had the software running as a service.
I use List &Label version 8 to generate PDF's and to store them on the website (within VFP this programs runs without any problem).
I then incoprporated this in my foxweb application and nothing happened anymore, no pdf files and also no error messages. The output of my VFP code seems to vanish into air.
After multiple re-checks of my foxweb and VFP code, deciding that that was ok, I tried various configuration changes. I have found that the only parameter that has any effect on this operation is the "Run as service" parameter. If I run Foxweb as a service, I have no output, if i run it standard the application works smoothly.
Now my issue is clearly that if i have this running on a server, Foxweb will not run if nobody is logged on to that machine, which would not be the case when running as a service !
Is this a bug, any suggestions would be welcome.
Kind regards,
Cas Nuy


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REVIVE Video: José James – "Heaven On The Ground" LIVE at The Orchard Sessions
José James recently dropped by The Orchard Sessions to serve up an intimate acoustic performance of "Heaven On The Ground" featuring singer-songwriter and OS founder Talia Billig and guitarist/vocalist Camila Meza. The acoustic version of the track from James' Blue Note debut replaces Emily King's stand-up vocal performance with a staggeringly beautiful three-part harmony. Check the footage below to watch the live performance of "Heaven On Ground." Purchase José James' While You Were Sleeping LP via iTunes. Get more on the performance and José James via REVIVE. Check out other performances from The Orchard Sessions via orchardsessions.com.


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- Your current bra losing its natural shape through wear and washing. They don't last for ever!
- Your Bra straps are not adjusted properly.
- You have had fitting advice but the advice has recommended the wrong style or size. We see this regularly in our shop.
- Changes in body shape over time may mean that your current Bra no longer fits properly.
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Can I tell if my Bra doesn't fit?
If your Bra doesn't fit then your bust may be coming out over the top of the cup, may feel really uncomfortable (which is the same if it isn't tight enough) or not giving you enough support. This can be more of an issue when active of course, say during light exercise.
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Welcome to Paninoteca S.p.A - a simple Italian eat in and take away sandwich shop.
We use fresh produce sourced locally and authentic delicacies found abroad to fill Italian bread rolls with cured/grilled meats, cheeses, vegetables and an array of condiments that is perfectly proportioned just for you.
Our concept and inspiration comes from our Sicilian heritage which is well known for its street food, in particular the paninotecas (sandwich shops) that cover our province.
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The modern Breathalyzer looks like a very sophisticated machine. It is compact, sleek, user-friendly, and fast. When police lab technicians take the stand to talk about fuel cells and electrical impulse conversions, these machines sound even fancier. It's not fair to say that these gadgets are all sizzle and no substance. But, that assessment is not too far from accurate.
Are BAC Chemical Tests Accurate?
Four Search Warrant Requirements in Drug Cases
In the colonial period, British officials often used blank search warrants to enter private property with little or no cause. To end this practice, the Founding Fathers included the Fourth Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Later, courts used the Fourteenth Amendment to apply this provision to state law enforcement agencies.
What Do I Have to Do When I'm Pulled Over for DWI?
The rules in this area are very complex and they do not always make sense. So, it's very easy to see why people are confused as to their rights when officers pull them over.
Winning a Circumstantial Evidence DWI Case
Most drivers provide chemical samples, usually breath samples, upon request. The conviction rate in these cases is over 80 percent. The rate is close to 100 percent in blood test cases. But in non-test cases, the Tarrant County conviction rate plummets to 45 percent.
Four Myths About DWI Defenses
There are many effective defenses to a Tarrant County DWI. Some are based on legal caselaw, others involve the science of the Breathalyzer test, and others use the facts of the case.
Getting Out of Jail in Parker County
Pretrial Release is a key part of a successful defense. Judges carefully instruct jurors that an arrest means nothing in terms of guilt or innocence. Nevertheless, many people believe that defendants in jail must have done something wrong.
Common Expungement and Sealing Scenarios in Parker County
At best, a criminal conviction is a serious impediment to things like getting a job or finding a place to live. At worst, a conviction may make these things impossible.
First-Time DWI Penalties in Parker County
The state often sponsors billboards and other ads which claim that a first-time DWI costs $17,000. That claim is not exactly true, but it is not exactly false either. $17k is a fairly good average figure for both the direct and indirect consequences of DWIs, but it is only a very rough average.
What is Reasonable Doubt?
The moving party almost always has the burden of proof in court. In criminal court, the moving party is the prosecutor, and the burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt.
The 'Chugging Defense' in a Parker County DWI
It's happened more than once. After being pulled over for a DWI, the suspect tosses the keys aside and then consumes as much alcohol as possible.
The Entrapment Defense in Texas Drug Crimes
"I was set up" is one of the most common defenses in Texas drug crime cases. Sometimes, this defense works. Some greybeards may remember the John DeLorean cocaine case from the early 1980s. The automaker needed money to save his company, and so he tried to sell some cocaine in what turned out to be an undercover sting operation. The jury eventually acquitted him.
Criminal Protective Orders in Texas
Many states have both civil and criminal protective orders. Each one works a little differently. But the main issue is the burden of proof. In civil court, litigants need only establish facts by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not).
Sex Offender Registration Requirements
In Texas, convicted sex offenders must register for either ten years or life. The ten-year clock does not begin ticking until after these defendants complete their sentences in full. In general, sexually violent crimes or offenses involving children usually mean lifetime registration. Any others may only require ten-year registration.
Four Kinds of Theft in Texas
Perhaps more so than in other kinds of cases, the number one goal in theft matters is usually keeping the crime off the defendant's record. All kinds of theft, even Class C theft by check, is a crime of moral turpitude in Texas. Such a conviction can have serious lifelong ramifications. Moreover, the Public Accountancy Board, and a few others, consider deferred adjudication to be a conviction.
Why Do Criminal Cases Take So Long?
There is a saying among criminal defense attorneys that William Gladstone, who is credited with the "justice delayed is justice denied" quote, was clearly not a criminal defense lawyer in Texas. From a prosecutor's standpoint, he was right. Back in my days as an Assistant District Attorney, we always believed that the faster we could bring cases to trial, the better our chances of success would be.
Interlock Devices explained
Texas is one of the few states without a mandatory Ignition Interlock Device (a/k/a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device). However, these gadgets are very important in many DWIs.
How Important Are Drugs in a Drug Crime Case?
In almost all criminal cases, physical evidence is very important. DWI cases are much harder to prove without valid chemical tests, assault cases (especially felony assault cases) are difficult to win without solid medical evidence, and the list goes on.
Dealing with Simple Assault Cases in Parker County
Technically, there are three types of simple assault cases in Texas. Nearly all of them are 22.01(a) Assault with Bodily Injury (ABI) cases. A few are 22.01(b) assaults by threat (ABTs) or 22.01(c) assaults by contact (ABCs). But the latter two are only Class C misdemeanors (no jail time and $500 fine). Prosecutors nearly always bring the most serious charges possible.
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With no immediate solution at sight to the 488 and 662 category Block Grant Lecturers' issue, Odisha Government today decided to rope in lecturers from private colleges, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and other technical institutions for answer paper evaluation of recently concluded Plus two examination.
The decision was taken in a high level meeting held at the Secretariat and chaired by Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi today.
"With an eye on finishing the evaluation of Plus Two examination answer papers on time, today, we decided to rope in lecturers of private colleges, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and Ekalvaya model schools. Besides, lecturers, including ad hoc ones with M.Sc qualification and minimum of one year's experience will be deployed in case of Science papers," said Higher Education Secretary GVG Sharma speaking to reporters after the meeting.
"The lecturers will join the evaluation duty starting tomorrow. Stringent action will be taken against the person, should anyone attempt to hinder the process," he added.
The Private College Lecturers' Coordination Committee, on the other hand, issued a statement saying that the Government would falter in this attempt too. It further issued its reservation over proper valuation of the answer papers given the lack of training and experience of the new set of lecturers.


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FAQ Answered by True Focus Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis is a very relaxing enjoyable state very similar to the feeling when you are laying in bed in the morning drowsing. See my post What is Hypnosis
Yes. It is 100% safe, natural part of human experience. Always protected by our subconscious, trance is part of every day life (have you ever daydreamed?). We are already proficient in its use, we simply don't recognise it.
Everyone can be hypnotised if they choose to and are able to concentrate on the directions of the therapist.
Strength of will plays no part in the process.
No, the higher the intelligence and imagination the more easily a person can be hypnotised.
No the client is always in control and will only do things that they agree with. Should the Hypnotist suggest something the client disagrees with they will either ignore the suggestion or come out of hypnosis.
No. It simply doesn't happen. Many enjoy being in hypnosis so much, they sometimes are reluctant to return to a normal state of awareness, but they will come out of this state as soon as they are ready. Even if they are determined to stay in indefinitely, the altered state turns into ordinary sleep, and they shortly awaken feeling refreshed and relaxed.
No, hypnosis is not sleep. No loss of consciousness is involved. Most people will be perfectly aware of their surroundings, including sounds, movements and smells.
Hypnosis has many uses, it is impossible to list them all – the more common uses are: – Weight Control, Stopping Smoking, Pain Control, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Stress Management, Sexual, Social and Psychological problems, and Childbirth. It is also widely used to improve sports skills.
No. It's not a truth drug. You can choose what to reveal, moreover you can lie in trance.


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Get Creative Festival shines a light on all the great cultural activity that takes place right across the UK on a regular basis and encourages people to try their hand at something new and creative.
From Saturday 11 - Sunday 19 May 2019 hundreds of organisations and community groups will be putting on events to help you get creative – and they're free or have just a small fee to cover costs. There were over 1,400 events across the UK during the 2018 festival and we're excited about growing the numbers in 2019 to celebrate and showcase creativity in every community.
How can you get involved?
1. List a creative event - perhaps you're already running an event between 11-19 May 2019? From January, you can list your event as part of the Festival and get on the Get Creative Map. Please note: events must be free (or cost-recovery), they must be participatory and creative, and they must be between 11-19 May 2019 within the UK.
2. Put on a special Get Creative Festival event - download the Get Creative toolkit which will give you all the pointers you need when planning your event and help you think about important areas like promotion and accessibility.
3. Build a cluster in your local area - Get Creative Clusters are a great way to highlight all the creativity activity within one area. This is an ideal model for local authorities or other local networks to collate what's happening during the festival and create a real buzz locally about what's on offer on people's doorsteps.
4. Host a creative hub - perhaps you have a venue or space that local creative groups could use for their activity? Museums, halls, theatres, libraries, parks - anywhere people can gather and try their hand at a range of different creative activities. A hub can create a welcoming, celebratory space for people to come along and participate.
See how hub activity went this year at the Northern Ireland hub, in the Ulster Museum.
5. Get Creative at home - events will be added to the festival map for you to find your nearest activity. But you can also Get Creative at home! The Origami Jumping Frog Make-along on BBC gave people the opportunity to try something new at home.
For more information, ideas, or for advice on planning you Get Creative event, contact: email@example.com
Useful resources to help you get involved
Click here to get tips and advice to help you plan your event so that it can be the best, most welcoming event it can possibly be. Resources include a:
- toolkit to help with planning for Get Creative Festival 2019
- useful materials including Get Creative logos and poster templates.
Get Creative Festival is brought to you by arts and creative organisations and individuals across the UK and is supported by 64 Million Artists, Arts Council England, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Arts Council of Wales, the BBC, Crafts Council, Creative People and Places, Creative Scotland, Family Arts Campaign, Voluntary Arts, and What Next?
Visit the Get Creative website at www.getcreativeuk.com and follow the hashtag to stay up to date on all things #GetCreativeFestival.


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Damn, I'm tired. Rehearsing + a few beers apparently ain't no good on a Thursday. But good news:
And we'll be playing a semi-acoustic concert next Thursday on Nørrebro Bryghus, too.
But tonight: Doing stuff on Facebook, having a bit of red wine and writing some lyrics. And relaxing. And tomorrow just finishing the crap novel I'm reading now.
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2. The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 3. This show is just silly. It's on Netflix and it's was created by Tina Fey. If you liked 30 Rock, you'll dig this show.
3. Spring Cleaning. This weekend I went through my house and literally got rid of 3 boxes of stuff. I just had all this crafting stuff that I would never get to, clothes that no longer wear, and even dishes that got the purge. It feels better in here now that all the clutter is gone. I bet I could still fill one more box, but that's for another weekend.
4. Instagram. I love this social media platform. I have a personal account @nikole.lynn.sd and an account for @mystic.tea.trinkets too. I'm starting to post some videos. I'm also trying to add a story, but I have to learn more about how to do that. Follow me there!
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