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CosRunning: A Step-By-Step Account of Running in Costume
When Jennifer and I decided to run every RunDisney weekend of 2015, we knew it was going to be a big commitment: all the miles spent doing training runs; all the money spent on registration and travel; AND all the time spent deciding what to wear! For most casual runners, what to wear is a pretty easy decision… we tend to find our favorite running gear and stick to what works.
I won't run in anything except Injinji socks and Mizuno Wave Inspire shoes (for me, that winning combo has never once resulted in a blister or missing toenail… not once). Under Armour and Nike tend to be my go-to brands for most other running gear. Bottom line: I stick to what works for me.
So, for a lot of Casual Runners, the idea of wearing a costume for a race violates this very basic need we all seem to have. For some of us, however, dressing up as a favorite character is just too much fun to resist. Add to that the large number of Disney characters to draw inspiration from and the prevalence of costume running at runDisney events, and there's no way Jennifer and I could resist cosrunning all of our 2015 races.
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Sometimes the hardest part is coming up with a good idea for a costume. Sure, we all have our favorite characters, but you also don't want to be just another Elsa in a sea of Elsas. Coming up with an original costume is a near-unattainable feat, but Jennifer and I try to come up with something that hasn't been done a thousand times before, or at least put a spin on it if it has.
One of our most original costumes was P. Sherman (totally Jennifer's idea). It was probably the simplest costume we've done, but it earned us some really positive responses. On the other end of the spectrum was my Ariel costume. Disney princesses are some of the most common costumes on the course and Ariel is one of the most popular, but when a dude puts on a red wig and fish scale leggings, the crowd goes wild. I got more positive comments than I could have imagined, even a "Best costume ever!" and a "Best Ariel all day!"
Even more important than a good idea is the ability to actually run in the costume. I can't help but go back to my innate need to stick with what works… looking good always comes in second. I'm not saying you can't run in a full X-Wing fighter pilot costume with helmet and head-to-toe jump suit – we saw a couple of them running the Star Wars Half – but it's really not practical to run in. Using a little creativity, I was able to make X-Wing pilot costumes that were easily recognizable, but were made entirely of athletic wear. I also like to strike a balance between going full character and going so subtle with a costume that no one gets it. If you're cool with only being recognized by a select few who know the character well enough, go for it… getting the look of recognition from someone "in the know" can sometimes be worth multiple compliments you might get from an easily recognizable costume.
Once I have a concept in mind, I research the character to make sure I get the details right. It usually just involves doing a quick internet image search or sitting and watching the character's movie. Whether it's getting the color of Wreck-it Ralph's overalls right or making sure Vanellope von Schweetz has the right number of stripes on her leggings, the details are important to capture the character.
After getting the details pinned down, I start looking for running gear I can alter or put together in the right combination to put the character together. I also take into account if the costume needs graphics or if graphics can help achieve the look I'm shooting for. My Lightning McQueen costume and Jennifer's Carla Veloso costume were very graphics intensive and wouldn't really have been costumes without them. While Wreck-it Ralph didn't need the clasp on his overalls for the character to come to life, the little detail was a nice touch. Some of the simple graphics can take me an hour or two, while the complicated ones can take me 40+ hours of tinkering to get them just right.
Sometimes, putting the costume together is as simple as getting dressed. Put on a white shirt and shorts, add a couple gold accessories, and throw on a wig…all of a sudden I'm Peeta Mellark. Other times, it's not that easy.
Since I only run in one type of shoe with limited color options, I'll sometimes use a permanent marker to alter them. I spent about an hour with a Sharpie to black out my shoes to use for both my Lightning McQueen and X-Wing Luke costumes. I plan on using them again for at least one more future costume, so I think it was worth the time.
If I'm using graphics, I do test prints to make sure I get a good color match. It's rare when I get it right the first time, it usually takes a few tests to get a perfect match. When the graphics are ready to become part of the costume, I print them onto iron-on transfer sheets, cut them to size (usually the most tedious part), and iron them onto the costume. Ironing is almost as much an art form as drawing the graphics; getting the heat just right and knowing how long to leave it on takes some trial and error. I recommend having extra transfer sheets handy and practicing on a test piece of a similar material before moving on to the final piece. If you do make a mistake on the final piece, sometimes you can iron a fresh graphic over the top of the messed up one, so don't give up without giving it another try. I held the iron a little too long over a couple of my Lightning McQueen graphics and they got a little dark. After ironing new ones over the top, no one knew there was ever a mistake.
[Not every costume requires a test run, but if I'm wearing something outside my normal race gear, I'll usually take it out for a training run. If you can identify any potential problems before race day, all the better.]
Race Day
All the planning and creating leads up to the event itself. We all like to think everything is going to go off without a hitch, but problems do pop up from time to time. The weather might not cooperate. You fly to Florida to escape the cold only to find it's hovering around 30 degrees, and all of a sudden that Slave Leia costume doesn't seem like such a good idea anymore. Maybe the temperature is perfect, but it's pouring down rain like it did at the 2014 Wine & Dine Half Marathon (catch Part 2 here), and the wig you spent a couple hours hair spraying to perfection is not making it out on the course. God forbid you encounter a wardrobe malfunction a mile into a half marathon!
You can't plan for every possible scenario, but planning ahead as much as possible/feasible is a good idea. Jennifer always carries extra safety pins on a run, so she was able to fix a potentially embarrassing wardrobe issue and finish the race without a worry. We also pack for various temperatures and even plan costumes in advance to allow for warmer clothes underneath. A little race-day rain might not thwart every costume, but an extra set of regular running gear might be a better choice if it's pouring buckets. If you're running multiple events over two or more days, consider swapping costumes if one works better in the rain/cold than the other you might have planned on wearing that day.
For even more of Jake's and Jennifer's awesome race costume looks and ideas, check out the gallery on our Facebook page.
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Jake Knowles Conquers Durrence Layne Action at Cochran
Kicks Off Schaeffers Oil Southern Nationals this Weekend
Rome, Georgia (07/08/19) Jake Knowles rumbled to his second win of 2019 on Friday night with a $2,000 Durrence Layne Dirt Late Model Series victory, which came behind the wheel of his Knowles Race Parts & Bodies #66 Josh Roberts Trucking/ Coosa Heating & Cooling/ Longhorn Chassis Late Model.
We had a good weekend, but honestly our finishes didnt completely reflect how good we were, Knowles commented. We had a chance at contending for the win on Saturday night, but we got run over by another driver. That knocked us back to an eighth-place finish. Even at that, to get a win, a pair of Top-5 finishes, and three Top-10 finishes in three races is something that our whole team is proud of.
Were going to run the first two Southern Nationals races this week, and if everything goes good we may end up running the whole deal. At this point nothing is locked in stone, though.
Jake Knowles kicked off the action-packed, extended holiday weekend of racing on Wednesday evening at Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, Alabama) with the Durrence Layne Dirt Late Model Series (DLDLMS) sanctioned Salute to Freedom 50. In a field of 29 cars, Knowles secured his spot into the opening night feature with the fifth-fastest lap in time trials. Gaining one spot in the 50-lap affair, Jake registered a fourth-place finish behind John Ownbey, Cruz Skinner, and Brandon Williams with Wil Herrington rounding out the Top 5.
On Friday Knowles followed the DLDLMS to Cochran Motor Speedway (Cochran, Georgia), where the opening round of a doubleheader was contested at the 3/8-mile oval. Qualifying second fastest in time trials behind T.J. Brittain, Knowles earned the outside-front-row starting position for the main event.
Leading all 40-laps, Jake cruised to his second win of the season, which came over Wil Herrington, Mark Whitener, Oakley Johns, and Cruz Skinner. He pocketed a $2,000 payday for the triumph.
The following night with a $2,500 top prize on the line in the finale, Jake recorded the fourth-fastest time in his qualifying group, which positioned him eighth on the starting grid for the feature. Jake fell back to the 11th position early in the race before racing to as high as the second position. Unfortunately, heavy contact from another driver relegated him to an eighth-place finish.
With his weekend performances Jake padded his lead in the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Series point standings. For more information on the events, please visit
The upcoming weekend July 13-14 will find Jake Knowles entering the opening two rounds of the 2019 edition of the Schaeffers Oil Southern Nationals Series. Action kicks off on Saturday night at Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, Virginia) before moving to Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, South Carolina). Both events pay $10,000 to the winner.
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The solar panels atop Medway's high school and middle school show how seriously the town takes its commitment to energy efficiency. With the help of a new regional program, planners hope to enlist residents and local businesses, too.
"I think we have the energy bug here in Medway,'' said Town Administrator Suzanne Kennedy. "It has infected us here on the municipal side of things and we hope to spread it to our residents and commercial customers as well.''
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council last week selected Medway, Marlborough, and six other communities to take part in its new Local Energy Action Program to devise long-range energy plans and identify which projects have the best potential to successfully reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
In Medway, Kennedy said, officials hope to develop - and fund - a commercial loan program to help area businesses pursue projects that will cut their energy use.
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One plan under consideration involves equipping town vehicles with thermal imaging equipment to perform drive-by energy audits on homes. Kennedy said the town would then provide the homeowners with information on how much energy their houses waste in lost heat, along with programs that could help make them more energy efficient.
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The Local Energy Action Program, funded through the Barr Foundation, does not provide money directly to towns. However, the planning council's professional services for the next two years are valued at about $15,000 per community. Towns in turn must provide equivalent staffing time for energy planning.
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However, part of the conservation puzzle has been left out, said Priscilla Ryder, Marlborough's conservation agent.
"We are doing all these great conservation things to retrofit our buildings, but what about the people inside the buildings? Are people leaving computers turned on or not recycling paper?'' Ryder said.
Marlborough officials say they hope the Local Energy Action Program will help them devise a better plan to change the behavior of workers, teachers, and students, as well as visitors to municipal buildings. "We need to somehow build this out to the community and introduce a social mindfulness into the community about energy,'' Ryder said.
Lynnfield, Reading, North Reading, and Wilmington applied to the energy program jointly with the Reading Municipal Light Department, recognizing that all four towns and the utility need to cooperate to develop energy-reduction plans. Brandt said.
"We are really excited about that project. One of our key interests is encouraging regional efforts,'' Brandt said.
Meanwhile, Medway is one of 11 towns working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on another project that could lead to sharing an energy manager between communities to split the expense.
"We know money is tight,'' Brandt said, "and we want to help communities consolidate their resources.''


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January 17th
1946 – The UN Security Council holds its first session.
1991 – Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning. Iraq fires 8 Scud missiles into Israel in an unsuccessful bid to provoke Israeli retaliation.
1995 – The Great Hanshin earthquake: A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits near Kobe, Japan, causing extensive property damage and killing 6,434 people.
1998 – Paula Jones accuses President Bill Clinton of sexual harassment.
1706 – Benjamin Franklin, American statesman and inventor (d. 1790)
1899 – Al Capone, American gangster (d. 1947)
1942 – Muhammad Ali, American boxer
1893 – Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States (b. 1822)
2005 – Zhao Ziyang, Premier of the People's Republic of China (b. 1919)
(Not a whole lot to choose from here? This seems to be about the best I can do...)
Catholicism – Feast day of the following saints:
St. Anthony, Bl. Amelbert, Sulpitius the Pious, Mildgytha
On the other hand, Lee's birthday is the 18th and is usually celebrated that Monday. MLK's too, even though his is like a week or so later. Those holidays end up either on my birthday or at least on that three-day weekend, which is kind of nice.


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Voices Inside
The voices may not be real, but they have some great ideas.
Though in my cases the voices just on the edge of hearing often turn out to be real, someone just turned my music down real low. Not naming names or anything, but there is a special hell reserved for those people.
If there isn't, I'll bloody build one when I get there.
Conspiracy Theory
I like a good conspiracy theory as much as the next person. It's always fun to follow the convoluted logic back to the source and see how the facts are bent to make the conclusion seem logical. Sometimes there was a communications glitch that has been fixated on or inconsistency in a retelling that gets blown out of all proportion.
There is, however, one conspiracy I'm starting to consider more and more probable. That is the conspiracy to spread the idea that the moon-landing was a hoax. Don't get me wrong, I don't think for a second that the moon landing was faked… there is way too much evidence to even consider that vaguely plausible. For example, the reflectors left behind for measuring the exact distance between the earth and moon.
But that's not to say there isn't a conspiracy. Before Bill Kaysing released his book 'We Never Went to the Moon: America's Thirty Billion Dollar Swindle' there was no real suggestion that the moon landings and Apollo missions were anything other than they appeared. After that the cult of moon-hoax became strangely persistent, resisting every reasonable attempt to illuminate the ignorance behind it. Maybe people just like the dark, find it comforting, find it empowering knowing that they are a special little snowflake, made important by being part of the chosen few who know the 'truth' that everyone else is too blinded by logic to see.
Open your eyes sheeple, you're being lied to, Soylent Green is made of people!!!
Ahem… where was I?
Oh yes, the conspiracy. Let's take a look at it. In the 60's and 70's, America beat its rival to the moon, an impressive accomplishment for both technical and social reasons. Once the race was won the budget dried up and the moon dropped off the list of 'things to do to prove we're awesome'. An accomplishment that the world had watched, had cheered on, and that had inspired a new generation of wannabe engineers, astronauts and explorers just kind of faded away. But, bare with me here, perhaps that wasn't just a factor of the public's fickle interest. Maybe this was 'assisted'.
Sure we haven't reached the sort of technologically advanced future that Sci-Fi promised in the 60's and 70's, but even with our inward focus on monetizing technology, the world has advanced at a breakneck speed. Imagine if all that development, all that enthusiasm, had been focused outwards on expansion. Once we have access to the asteroids, and to the vacuum of space, everything that made up the world economy would have to be reassessed.
It wouldn't be fast, and it wouldn't be easy, but unrestricted (efficient) access to the solar system effectively destroys our economic models. Supply and demand are driven by scarcity of resources, but with limitless mineral and energy resources that entire model collapses. Even without access to asteroid mining, you could seed the moon with nuclear power stations and automated factories. A space elevator would negate the energy costs of the gravity well and we could potentially have the utopia of the optimistic early space pioneers. The only resources left to worry about would be information, food, and time. How many powerful dynasties and ideologies would survive that level of change to the status quo? How many would have considered it enough of a potential threat to actively support any opposition to it?
Just a meandering thought for the day.
One I find a little more positive than the default assumption that we as a species would rather play politics and wallow in misery than reach for the stars.
End of nations [Re-Blogged]
Something to think about for the Futurists & Sci-Fi Writers among us. Is there an alternative to countries?
Nation states cause some of our biggest problems, from civil war to climate inaction. Science suggests there are better ways to run a planet
Source: End of nations: Is there an alternative to countries? | New Scientist
Save Yourself
You can't look after others if you don't first look after yourself.


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Top 5 Asia Vacation Destinations
5 Breathtaking Cities of Asia for You to Explore
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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There are infinite possibilities available to you when you are planning your exciting trip to Asia, ranging from historical sights to towering skyscrapers. Different cultures are everywhere, and with that comes a major decision. Where to go? What to see? What to do? To provide some insight into all of your possibilities, here is a list of 5 cities in Asia worth your attention. Are these, perhaps, the most well-known cities in Asia on your radar? No, certainly not. But that's part of what makes them must-see travel destinations!
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Soak up the history and hospitality of the Mongolian people amidst skyscrapers when you visit Ulaanbaatar. As the capital of Mongolia, UB is the largest city in the country and also holds a great majority of the attractions and sightseeing. Having a strong political past connected to the Soviet Union, modern UB still has traces of Soviet architecture along with traditional Mongolian culture.
Chinggis Khan Square is such a site that brings together these two elements. As the location for concerts and events, the square transforms from a dedication to a war hero to a scenic must-see. Many visitors to the city find themselves at the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, an enormous 130+ foot statue erected in 2008. Because of its exaggerated size and beauty, it has gained a noteworthy amount of attention and has been labeled as a destination for anyone traveling through the country.
Art lovers will flock to Ulaanbaatar's many galleries of traditional Mongolian art and centuries-old artifacts. In addition to classic art, museums and monasteries are in abundance in the city for visitors to take advantage of; Gandan Monastery is a notable Tibetan landmark worth exploring.
Ulaanbaatar is also home to an array of grand parks for all kinds of recreational use. In Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, tourists can take guided tours on horseback, capturing the innate natural beauty of the country.
Kyoto, Japan
While Japan is known for being a hub of technological advancement, not all of the country is in a modernization fury. In the city of Kyoto, located on the island of Honshu, traditional beauty meets a modern world with views you'd have to see to believe. Kyoto was once Japan's capital but has now become known for its magnificent representation of rich Japanese culture. Visitors can expect to be submerged in fascinating history, as the city is home to countless temples, shrines, gardens, and even palaces dating back centuries.
Entertainment in the city comes in many forms. In "Kagai" districts, Maiko and Geishas showcase their talents of singing and dancing in a traditional Japanese form in special teahouses. Visitors can also become part of the action and interact with the women performers. Explore the theatre side of Kyoto with Kabuki and Noh theatre. These customary art forms originated in Kyoto and feature an all-male cast of performers.
Some of the finest chefs used to reside in the former capital, and luckily the high quality of food stayed within the city. Explore the cuisine, as well as famous local sweet treats of Japanese tradition. The shopping scene in Kyoto is extensive, with the notable Shijo Street lined with seemingly endless stores. More classic souvenirs like crafts and textiles can be found throughout the city's vendors.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Located in the scenic country of Malaysia, the capital city of Kuala Lumpur is known for its skyscrapers and city life that is unparalleled. Among the beautiful buildings and unique architecture is the trademark of Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Towers. Stretching a solid 1,483 ft into the sky, these twin towers are not only visually pleasing amidst the cityscape, but they feature a breathtaking view of the city. There is even an observation sky bridge between the two towers where guests can enjoy the endless views!
Similar to the hustle and bustle of Time's Square in NYC, Bukit Bintang is a large shopping and entertainment district within Kuala Lumpur. In the trendy shopping location, the Berjaya Times Square exists, which just so happens to be the world's 13th largest mall. With over 3 million square feet, even the most courageous shop-a-holics will meet their match.
If you want to get in touch with Malaysia's nature, the Batu Caves provide a place of spirituality and exploration. The limestone formations are said to be 400 millions years old and have been associated with the Hindu religion through their shrines and even a 140 foot statue of the Hindu deity, Lord Murugan.
Hangzhou, China
Known globally for its natural and peaceful beauty, Hangzhou, China lays by the scenic Hangzhou Bay. Boasting an enormous multi-million population, the city is on the rise of becoming a better-known Chinese hidden gem. Favorable weather year-round has made it easy for tourists to visit Hangzhou and keep coming back time and time again!
Relating to its premier location to the water, most of the attractions travelers visit include water-front views. At the Qiantang River, the tides mystify even Chinese natives with their intensity. In fact, if you visit on the eighteenth day of the eighth lunar month, celebrations are held to view the amazing surge of water that audibly rumbles as it rises 30 feet high!
Another important waterfront attraction you must visit while in Hangzhou is West Lake. There are fountain shows, gardens, and temples worth exploring among the lush green foliage of the area. Join a guided tour for a more in-depth experience, and even go for a bike ride around the lake.
The Lingyin Temple is an excellent destination to gain historic knowledge of ancient Buddhist culture, or even just view its traditional Chinese architecture. Relics and religious statues can be found in the temple for viewing or even praying.
Jakarta, Indonesia
The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, is a melting pot of neighboring cultures, making it a diverse city of many traditions. Walk through the city's Sudirman-Thamrin Avenue, where skyscrapers and numerous high-end banks remind you of the millions of residents who live and work in the city. If you continue your stroll, the city's fine hotels come into view, along with the glamorous shopping district. A large sporting arena is also in the area: the Senayan Sports Center that once housed the Ganefo games.
In the popular Merdeka Square, the National Monument towers at 449 feet high and is a symbolic landmark of the capital city. It was first built as a sign of freedom and independence as a nation. Visitors can now travel to the top of the monument, where the views of the city and ocean are spectacular.
The castle-like appearance of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah lures visitors to a historical and fascinating look at the cultures that Jakarta features within its city limits. 20+ replicas of varying cultural houses can be explored to gain insight into the different people of the area.
If you're looking for a more relaxed stay while in the city, Ancol Dreamland is a great option. This beachfront resort has golf courses, beautiful beaches, and even a theme park. There are always shows and entertainment taking place; overall, it's an exciting stay for all ages!


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New year, new opportunities to advance your project management career. There's always room to better oneself, make connections and get a picture of the industry: all good reasons to take time to visit one of the many project management conferences held in 2019.
Whether you're looking to enhance your education, keep your certification updated, learn new methodologies, play with new project management tools or socialize with your peers, project management conferences offer a wide variety of experiences for the novice and journeyman alike.
Project management training is the glue that holds your career together. So, as you start to plan your calendar for the year, we've offered a rundown of the best project management conferences in 2019. See you there.
RICS Valuation Conference 2019
March 26, London, UK
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), which accredits professionals in land, property and construction industries, offers this full-day conference designed for valuers. This event features topics relevant to professional development, with industry speakers.
Change Management 2019
April 28 – May 1, Orlando, FL
The Association of Change Management Professions (ACMP) holds its annual conference, which is one of the largest in the industry and offers a chance to meet with colleagues from around the world. It supports professional growth, with many sessions to focus on your personal interests.
Related: Seven Priorities for Project Managers in 2019
Global Scrum Gathering
May 20-22, Austin, TX
The Scrum Alliance offers its annual networking and learning opportunity, with new solutions and tools to help deepen your knowledge of Agile. It features over 1,000 Scrum and Agile practitioners coming together to discuss new ideas, create community collaboration and make connections.
Project Summit Business Analyst World
May 27 – 30, Toronto, Canada
Part of a series of national conferences for project managers and business analysts accredited by both PMI and IIBA, where participants can earn PDUs/CDUs. There are industry experts and education sessions, workshops and keynotes. Check the website for more conferences.
8th International Scientific Conference on Project Management in the Baltic States
April 25-26, Riga, Latvia
Organized by the Research Institute of the Project Management of the Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia, in cooperation with the Professional Association of Project Managers, the aim of this conference is on scientific research. There is an opening plenary session, parallel sessions, and all abstracts have been double-blind reviewed. The conference is in English.
deliver:Agile 2019
April 29 – May 1, Nashville, TN
This must-attend event for the Agile community speaks to new Agile tools and techniques, patterns and practices emerging in the field. Participants learn how to support and evolve their Agile engineering practices as they relate to advances discussed. The three-day conference explores topics such as DevOps approaches, UX design and cloud computing.
APM Project Management Conference
May 2, London, UK
"Delivering Value in a Transforming World" is the theme of this year's APM Project Management Conference. The one-day event has a program of influential speakers who will discuss how project management can better deliver value with innovative methods, tools and techniques.
PMI EMEA Congress
May 13-15, Dublin, Ireland
Hosted by the accrediting agency PMI, the EMEA Congress gathers project, program and portfolio managers from around the globe. They are there to discuss best practices, identify new trends and reinforce core industry skills.
Agile & Beyond
May 30 – 31, Detroit, MI
Agile & Beyond is a grassroots and volunteer-run event that serves to educate on Agile principles and practices. It also covers topics related to Agile. There are approximately 100 sessions packed into the two-day conference, suitable for those new to Agile and the Agile experts.
Project Management in Practice
June 13 -14, Boston, MA
The 13th annual conference caters to newcomers and certified practitioners alike. Topics range the gamut, from Agile to strategic project management, including soft skills and behavioral competency. The two-day conference is also available online, and PDUs are available for attending.
23rd International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (ICPME)
July 10-12, Málaga, Spain
An international forum for the discussion and debate of all project management and engineering companies and professionals, the conference is geared towards experts, researchers and trainers who are focused on educating future professionals in the field. However, all interested persons are encouraged to attend.
PMI Global Conference
October 5 – 7, Philadelphia, PA
This PMI-hosted event focuses on the evolving role of project management, this conference is open to project, program and portfolio professionals and will discuss new ideas and approaches, while giving participants the opportunity to make new relationships and strengthen existing ones.
Future PMO
October 17, London, UK
This PMO conference is created by Wellingtone, a PPM consultancy that works with clients across the UK. The organization is both a Microsoft Gold Partner with PPM Specialization and an APM accredited training provider. This one-day conference is for practitioners at all levels and brings together leading project management experts from across the industry.
The Digital PM Summit
October 20 – 22, Orlando, FL
The Digital PM Summit is a three-day conference of presentations, breakout sessions and talks. It welcomes all methodologies and approaches, from Agile to waterfall and hybrid, offering new perspectives in a social networking-friendly environment.
PMO Symposium
November 3 – 6, Denver, CO
The PMO Symposium gives participants access to executive-level networking, workshops and discussions. Learn actionable insights for organizational executives, PMO leaders and senior decision-makers. The details for the 2018 event have yet to be posted.
Whatever conference you decide to attend next year, and whatever the lessons learned, you'll always know that you can face the future of project management with confidence when you are equipped with the right tools for the job. ProjectManager.com is a cloud-based software that features everything you need to manage your project, regardless of the methodology applied. Try it free with this 30-day trial.


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Category: Life
Long Live Love
I grew up in an AG (Assembly of God) church. I was taught that all people without Christ are going to hell. Trained how to "win" all unbelievers to Christ. Was taught to speak in tongues, which often involved being slain in the spirit, rolling around on the floor, and or running around the church. As I child, I often felt like God wasn't within me, and I would do the things I saw other kids and adults doing to win #acceptance and approval from my Mother, and her peers. I was taught to judge, and reject those who believed differently than I had been taught to believe. That most people were without God, and destined for an eternity of damnation, and suffering.
When I was in my early twenties, I began traveling the world, and quickly became exposed to many other world views and religions. Although my own faith had been something I'd struggled with for quite some time, it steadily became apparent to me that I believed differently than I had been trained. Years later, I can unashamedly profess that I remain a person of faith, but a faith I have arrived to on my own experiences, studies, convictions, and what I believe to be a natural desire to do what is right, no matter the cost. I'm not a professing Christian any longer, but remain close with many believers, was married in a traditional Christian ceremony, and acknowledge and value many biblical principles as true. Of course I've also discovered that most of those values are consistent among most of the mainstream religions, which was a bit of a surprise I must admit.
Our World in recent years has been plagued by the division that difference brings. Different faiths, race, world views, cultures, and in some cases values. I'm particularly bothered by the amount of fear, hate, and bigotry that so many Muslims endure outside of the Middle East. I've traveled to the Middle East, specifically, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen, Bahrain, Turkey, Oman, Kuwait, and Egypt (technically North Africa, but a Muslim country.) In all my travels, not once have I ever been afraid of being an American in a Muslim country, even when I was in Bahrain a week before a riot broke out, or in Egypt, three days after the US ambassador was killed in Libya, and there were so called riots all over Egypt. In fact, we drove by one of the riots, and it was underwhelming to say the least. I'm in no way making light of the terrible acts that terrorists are responsible for, and the killings of innocent people. However, unlike most Americans, I have at least a dozen Muslim friends, some of which are Americans. What's most interesting is that they call a terrorist the same thing I call them; a terrorist, because terrorism has no religion.
I often feel like I'm not doing enough. Look, let's be clear, if I felt as if someone's religion or world view put me and/or my family at risk, I would respond defensively. I'm no fool. However, I really feel as if so few are asking the right questions, but instead are just jumping on the no toll bandwagon. Sadly, I think that most, on both sides of the argument are just not bothered enough by what's wrong to stand up for what is right. The attitude is, hey, "you stay out of my way, and I'll stay out of yours." It's only the radicals and lunatics in the World that have a voice, because it's the only thing the media will report on.
Think about this. Young black men are killing each other by the thousands each and every year, and our government and society are allowing it to happen. The solution is simple; education and opportunity. School shootings are happening so frequently now that most feel it's not if it will happen again, but when. The solution is simple; better controls on gun ownership, which may included psychological exams. Gay men and women are being brutally attacked, bullied, and killed for loving a person of the same sex. No one needs to "understand" this, they just need to #accept it. Homosexuality isn't a trend. The point is, there is never a reason to resort to violence in the name of any God, or world view. Every man, woman, and child, regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation has just as much right to their next breath as you or I do. And this I believe is the answer. For each of us to resign to what we think we know about God, religion, or particularly our neighbor, and start finding out for ourselves what's on the inside of strangers. I'm confident if humans so desired; we'd find much more sameness than difference in every stranger and friend alike.
When watching movies like Milk, Selma, Remember the Titans, I'm overwhelmed with a sense of grief, and responsibility to stand up for what I believe is right, and as simple as it is, I do believe in "live and let live," but most of all, I believe in "love and let love."
I don't think stoning women who commit adultery is justifiable, nor do I think thousands of America's youth killing each other is necessary. I don't think slaughtering Jews or native Americans was something any God would have ordered. I think above all, the problem remains, the ignorance of weak men, and the fear in those who have the power to change the World, one mind at a time. Have I changed yours? You have the power to do the same.
#acceptance | http://www.acceptance.org
Bottoms Up – Why Oil is Going to $150
When I was five years old, my Dad took my Mother and I to Jamaica. It was my first trip anywhere, and it was paradise. My Dad wore a gold nugget Rolex, and carried literally thousands of dollars in cash in his front pocket. He bought my Mother a diamond that made every woman jealous, and we were rich. And then oil went to $10 and the nearly 5,000 rigs that were drilling in the US went to 1100. We were broke, and although my Dad didn't sell his gold nugget Rolex, he had me put it in the floor safe of the home we lived in on Cornett. Since then, I've lived through my own oil boom and bust, and likely will see a few more. My skin grows thicker by the minute.
What I find entertaining are the theories manufactured in an effort to explain the feast or famine nature of the O&G life. Supply, demand, dictators, war, cold winters, WMDs, bailouts, etc. You name it, I've heard it, and if you're in the O&G, you can add a few descriptors yourself I'm sure. The point is, no one knows if and or when any or all of these influencers will drive the price of oil up or down; one can only speculate. However, and as silly as it sounds, anyone can predict two things; it will go up, and it will go down. The key is being right. Rarely is anyone right, or at least consistently right. If and when you are right, everyone loves you, but the minute you're wrong, the booing begins.
You'd think that by now, someone really smart would have figured out a way to strike a balance between growth and sustainability, but for the most part, the only companies that can stay steady are the ones that have figured out how to make hay, and sit on it. The small guys not so much, which is why so many get washed away in the huge swells of the O&G storms.
But before you think this is a doom and gloom piece, it's not. I happen to be one of those that have grown to appreciate the volatility of the industry. The older I get, the more I realize that it's all about how you play the game. The price of oil will be $150 before long. No, I can't tell you when or why, but I can tell you it will be sooner than later. Why, because the World needs it badly, and the swings typically don't last. And, although I'm a supporter of alternative energy, we're likely a hundred years away or more from replacing oil and gas as the primary energy source.
So, instead of worrying about how many rigs are being stacked, how low the price of oil will go, or whether you're the next to be let go; focus on doing your job, servicing your customer, and getting your house in order, because before long, the World will give us a reason to be excited once again.
Oh, and if you happen to have a nugget Rolex, they're back in, so wear it proudly. You know who you are.
The Last Picture
On May 28th, 2014 at around 8:30am, my mom took her last breath. I put my hand on her chest and left it there until I could no longer feel her faint heartbeat. She went out of this world with all but one of those she brought into the world by her side. A week prior was the first diagnosis she'd received; colon cancer, stage four. It wasn't my mother who received the news first, it was me. Six days later, she was gone. She didn't drink, smoke, and ate rather healthily, but cancer couldn't care less.
During the last week of my mother's life on earth, there was sadness, forgiveness, togetherness, and lots of remembering. I listened as each family member reflected on their own unique relationship with the matriarch of our family.
Last fall was when my mother began to experience pain in her side and lower back. For ten years, she left her diabetes diagnosis go untreated, and when she finally went to the doctor for her pain, she argued with them about further testing. If you knew her, this certainly wouldn't be a surprise to hear, as she was a stubborn woman. Knowing what we know now, it's very possible that my mother would still be alive today had she gone in for extensive testing and treatment. However, that's not what my mom wanted. Her lack of action to seek the medical attention her body was requesting may in fact be the only selfish act my mother carried out; maybe.
A month before she died, she had a liver scan that indicated she had dozens of lesions, which immediately concerned her doctor that not only did she have cancer, but that it hadn't originated in the liver. When she called to tell me, I asked her how she felt, and she said without hesitation, "excited." When I asked why she was excited, I already knew the answer; "because I'm ready to see Jesus."
Over the course of the next four weeks or so, I spent as much time with her as possible, and watched as she hurried to do things for family and strangers alike that demonstrated her selflessness and concern for others. She struggled to do right by her children with what she was leaving behind, as she wrestled to manage the pain in her ailing body. She said many times that she knew she was going to die, but I'm not sure if she believed it, or wanted it so. I know I didn't.
Not only was I her youngest child, I was her only biological son. As a boy, she instilled in me the values I still hold true today. Be honest, fair, just; forgive those who wrong you, turn your other cheek, help those who can't help themselves, etc. When I became a man, and began to evolve spiritually and mature mentally and emotionally, our relationship changed, but never did the mutual love and respect we had for each other. My father's death, my divorce, and the death of my faith were the three things that greatly challenged our relationship, however, we made it through all of it by communicating how these life events shaped what we needed from one another. In all my years as my Mother's son, I'm grateful that I never allowed our differences to compromise the relationship that begun when I was just a boy.
Here is what I wrote and recited for my Mom's Eulogy:
If I only had One word to describe my mom it would be…Selfless
Never did she live a day without serving others. Even in her passing,
she served those closest to her and remained concerned with those who
depended on her stability most.
She lived a life of purpose. A lighthouse to her family, friends,
church and community.
Her faith was immovable. Even for those who didn't believe as she, her
genuinity and conviction was irrefutable and undeniable. She was in
love with the one who loved her most, and who have her purpose.
She served family and strangers without prejudice. She was a giver.
She was strong. Not only could she outwork most men in the room, she'd
do so without one complaint.
She was rich. She would always remind us that her father owned the
cattle of ten thousand hills.
She was wise. Life experience, street smarts, and some attitude made
her a person of interest. Never have I met a person that knew her that
didn't love her, respect her, and was touched by her testimony or act
of kindness.
To the family:
She is gone but not forgotten, for she lives on in us. I can see her
in each of you, in me, and those who will only know her through the
stories we tell of how they remind us of her. My challenge is that we
become half the woman she was. For us, for our children, and for her.
No words will take away the pain, or the loss, and time has met its
match. So we grieve. Our hope is that what she believed so deeply is
Since her death, my heart is filled with sadness. That she will never meet my soon to be born son August. Never will she sleep in the room we built just for her. Our Tuesday afternoon calls have ceased, and there is now a hole in my heart that I will attempt to fill by sharing stories about her with those who will listen. Whether I see her again is something I am unsure about, but then again, all I have to do is close my eyes, look in the mirror, or in the faces and actions of my children to see her legacy live on. In honor of my Mother, we're naming our son August.
Everyday Daddy
Several years ago while going through my divorce, and during my weekly brain purge with my shrink at the time, I was struggling with the possibility that I would never again see my kids every day, as divorce was imminent for their mother and I. I also remember feeling guilty that after more than a year had passed since my ex and I had separated that I had met a beautiful woman who had given me hope. As I was teeter-tottering with the emotion of it all, my counselour suggested that my new found love was God's way of giving me a second chance, at being a husband, and an "everday daddy." When those words came out of his mouth, I literally thought of hitting the guy, but I froze. I couldn't move, couldn't speak, and I was full of both fear, and anger. I didn't want to be an everyday daddy to some kid I'd never met, and I certainly wasn't ready to accept the idea that this woman was sent by God, or anyone else for that matter, to be my life partner.
Well, it turns out, he was right, on both accounts. Not only did I fall in love with that strange woman, she quickly became my best friend, lover, and later my bride. And now, a few years later, but only a few short months from now, we'll be bringing a baby boy into the world. My chance to be an everday daddy. Even as I write these words, my heart breaks for the child I do not yet know, and the children I miss everday I don't see their sweet faces. A father's heart torn, not for how I feel, but how my children may feel about this new addition to our family. Will this child close the loop, or create tension, possibly even jealousy. Both I think. Blended familes can be tough.
When my ex left, she took the kids and never returned, not to mention managed to keep our kids two hours from Houston. We've been to court a few times since then fighting over money and custody, but until the law changes, or she has a labotamy, the kids aren't going anywhere. So, being closer to them, involves us moving, which has all sorts of implications. There's not a day that goes by I don't ponder the possibilities, but not unlike every other blended family, being close, doesn't necessarily mean having access. Projections play clearly in my mind by marrying assumptions with experience.
So, here we are, five months pregnant. My wife is glowing, happy, and anxious about becoming the mother she deserves to be. For the past few years, she's had all the responsibilities of being a mother, to children that only by marriage and the lessons they've taught her, belong to her. Yes, they are my children, she is my wife, but pressed together, we are a family. I'm working hard to accept some of the things I cannot change, and enjoy all the many gifts God has given me. My hope is that this child will bring our family even closer together. And I guess the reality is, that no matter if I am physically present or not, nothing will change the fact that everday, I am my children's daddy.
I am an everday daddy!
Son of an Addict
My Dad died September 21, 2005. He was 66 years old; I was 27. His passing devestated my Mom, and ultimately led to our family becoming even more estranged. I never knew my Dad was the glue that held our family together; I never knew he was my hero. Today would have been his 75th birthday. I think of him often, possibly even daily. I miss him. I miss having a Father, especially now that I am a Father. So I reflect.
Growing up, my Dad wasn't a big part of my life. We seldom played catch, or spent quality time together. He took me hunting a few times, and occasionally we'd go fishing. We didn't watch sports together, and although he did attend many of my games, he never took a genuine interest in me, or the things I was interested in. You see, my Dad was an addict, and his addiction robbed him, and his family of many things, however, somehow, he managed to function in society, build a business, provide for a family, and most of all, he loved us. I vividly remember watching him so desperately try to get back all he'd lost in his dying hours. I swore I'd never let anything come between me and my family, but I did. I am the son of an addict who for the past 15 years have too battled with addictive tendencies and selfish behavior. I am my Father.
I remember feeling angry at him for many years, and even at times today because of the life he chose. He wasn't there for the birth of my kids, he wasn't there through my divorce. But I got over the anger, and now I just feel sad. Sad, he'll never meet my wife Ashley, who would have been his trusted ally. Sad that our children will have to learn of him through pictures on the wall and memories we share of him. Even now, I weep.
I've made many mistakes since my Dad's death. With the business, my family, and myself. However, in the past few years, I've grown in as many or more ways. For the first time in a long time, I feel happy…I feel fulfilled. I'm learning how to live life to the fullest, to speak my mind with love on my tongue, and be comfortable in my own skin. I'm beginning to see the good that came from the bad, and people let me tell you…there are good things to come. At my Dad's funeral, I read a poem I wrote. It reads as follows…
I can only imagine… what life will be without him. Shoes too big to fill; an act too hard to follow; a life never to be outlived. A great man; a captor of the hearts of people. Filling every room he entered with an energy only described by experience. A mystery to many, a legend to all. As he epitomized the American dream, generosity never escaped him. Simplicity was his suit, hard work his trump. A leader's leader, a deal-maker, a lover of life. Hard-nosed, but loving. Opinionated, but kind. Confident, but not arrogant. Proud but not boastful. A patriarch. Never will he be replaced, and life on earth for those who knew and loved him, will never be the same. However, pushing through our grieving, we must celebrate. Because in death, there is life, for all those who believe. He believed in the one who came that we may have life; that is Jesus Christ. He accepted the free gift that is available to all of us. But like you, I still wonder, what is he doing now?
I can only imagine.
Although some things have changed, all of the things I wrote about my Dad nearly nine years ago remain true. He was an incredible man. He touched the lives of so many through his huge personality and generous heart. Although he wasn't the type of Father that coached my little league baseball team, I learned a lot about life, and although he and I were very different in some ways, we are similar in many more.
He was funny, generous, and very affectionate. He'd cut my fingernails in church, and take me for grape juice when I was suppose to be in trouble, and of course, he'd smoke on the way to and from. He taught me how to sell, and always said…"if you learn how to sell, you'll never be out of a job." He was right. He taught me how to make it on my own by telling me no, however, I always knew he would be there if I really needed him. I could go on and on about my Dad, and probably will for the rest of the day with family and friends. When you lose someone, all the things that drove you crazy are exactly the things you miss most.
So Dad, if you can here me. I love you. Dad, I miss you so much. I still pick up the phone to call you before realizing I can't. I miss your laugh, your heart, and sitting on the porch with you. I miss picking you up for breakfast. I wish you could meet Ashley, Kyson, and Sariah. Oh and Dad…Ashley's pregnant! Ashley told me not to tell anyone, but I can't stop. I'm trying very hard to be the man I want to be; a loving Father and Husband, but I often fail. I took over the business you built, and did some cool things before having to sell the company. It was a very difficult decision, but I didn't have much choice. I've tried to look after Mom, but she seems to be handling herself fairly well. I know how much you loved her, and she talks about you all the time. Dad, I'm not sure if Heaven is real, but I sure hope it is, so I can see you again. Life on earth isn't the same without you. I love you Dad.
Luck Dynasty: Beards, Bibles, and Bigotry
I don't watch much television, but when I do, it's not Duck Dynasty. Frankly, I've only seen parts of a few episodes, which didn't keep my attention for long. That's not to say that the show isn't entertaining, because if it wasn't, then millions of people wouldn't be tuning into every episode. Whether you like the show, hate it, or have never seen it, chances are you've heard about it, or seen their merchandise at your local Wal-Mart. The Nation has officially gone Duck Crazy, and with Phil's recent comments, there will be no one left from hearing the Duck Gospel.
What I find interesting is how so many evangelical Christians are inflamed by A&E's decision to ban Phil from the show. Their majority position is that Phil was excercising his freedom of speech, based on his Biblical convinctions. However, what they aren't acknowledging is the apparent bigotry and ignorance, particularly involving homosexuality. Phil went on by lumping homosexuals in with terrorists. Whether his heart was in the right place or not, his mouth and mind weren't, and to compare homosexuality to terrorism is completely irresponsible to say the very least. Freedom of speech doesn't give anyone the right to say whatever they like, regardless of the injury to others, and then blame it on their belief system. The family did release an official statement this morning, which did not include an apology for Phil's comments. They did acknowledge them as "unfiltered" and then offered a scripture on loving thy neighbor, which I thought was odd, because it certainly didn't sound like his comments were promoting love and acceptance.
Every member of the Robertson family are now household names because their show was pitched to A&E who bought it, produced it, and created a Duck Dynasty nation. However, they didn't buy the show because of the Robertson's Christian values. They bought the show, because the producers thought their viewers would find blue-collar, bearded millionaires, racing lawnmowers in the front yard entertaining. It's only because of A&E that Phil and his family of duck hunters have a platform by which to speak openly about their faith, which ironcially could be the very reason the show sees an early grave. I'm indifferent either way, and who knows, perhaps this will extend the life of the show. "There's no bad press."
From what I've seen, read, and heard about the Robertson family, they seem like good people. Perhaps this will give them an opportunity to grow, learn, and gain a whole new demographic…LGBT. Wouldn't that be crazy? Some real Jesus stuff.
How has Phil's comments affected your attitude towards the show?
Jesus was a Badass
When I was four years old, I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior. This is of course what I was told anyway, because I certainly don't remember it. I do remember however vaguely a time when I was about ten or twelve feeling compelled to recommit my life to Christ. It was very emotional, as was most experiences in my church growing up. Many people cried during worship, and then after the preacher was finished with his thrashing, everyone one go to the alter for 15-20 minutes to pray, and cry, and in some cases speak in tongues, or perhaps be slain in the spirit. If you've never attended a service in a Pentecostal or Assemblies of God church, this may all sound very foreign to you, but for me, growing up, it was very normal.
I was taught not to lie, cheat, steal, curse, drink, dance, lust, among many other things that were thought to displease God. So, I worked very hard to be a "good Christian," by following these teachings, and many others that I understood at the time to be "the Truth" and what would lead to an eternity in paradise with our God and Savior.
Over the past ten years, I have experienced a great deal of spiritual evolution. In other words, most of what I believed to be true as a child and young adult, I no longer believe to be true. Specifically, and most disrupting to most, especially those close to me, or who have strong Christian convictions; I don't believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven, which disallows me to profess Christianity as my religion of choice. Before you judge, please understand that for me to say that has required a death of my own faith, years of soul searching, traveling the World, hundreds of hours of study, research, discussion, and prayer. In other words, it's a much bigger deal for me to say that and mean it, than to be concerned about the consequences of doing so. In other Words, don't email me, call me, or pray for me in hope that I will return to the Faith. I'm happy, whole, and convicted in my own belief system. Keep reading, and you may be surprised that we're not as different as you think.
Very simply, I believe that if what the Bible says is true; that no man will enter Heaven that has not accepted Christ, the rest of it questionable. The acceptance of Christ as God in the flesh, and Savior of the World is the most important and most fundamental part of the religion, which is what so many overlook, and so few truly understand.
If you ask most Christians the question; "Do you believe that if someone doesn't accept Christ, they will go to hell?," their answer will be "no," or "probably not," or "I'm not sure." The reality is that the Bible is very clear; death and eternal damnation. This is where I draw the line, as it would mean that every friend I have that is a Muslim, Hindu, Jew, Mormon (yes I said Mormon,) or of any other religious flavor is going to hell, which I think is ridiculous.
Although I would very much enjoy providing life experience, logic, historical evidence, and opinion to support my position, I will just say that I very much agree with Mark Twain when he said; "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.
I'm not arguing Jesus' existence, or the fact that he was and is to this very day, the most influential person who has ever walked this Earth. Jesus was in fact, a Badass by anyone's account, including religious leaders and scholars of many other faiths and religions.
I aspire to be like Jesus, and can't imagine why anyone in the World wouldn't want to do the same. He was kind, compassionate, selfless, generous, and exemplified true Love and Acceptance. I'm grateful for many of the things I learned as a result of growing up in Church, and I'm equally grateful for God giving me a mind and a will of my own, that has allowed me to remain curious, and develop my own set of beliefs, that stem from experience and personal conviction.
All religions; there are thousands, require Faith, not just Christianity. My challenge to those of you, who call yourselves Christians, is to open your eyes and your hearts to those around you who believe differently than you. You don't have to agree with us, but the World would certainly be a better place if we all could learn to accept others as they are. Standing up for what you believe, doesn't mean forcing those around you to lie down. Jesus invented Christianity, disrupted the World's religious community, told everyone he was God, and never raised his voice, or his hand. He hung out with tax collectors, lepers, and whores, only to be later hung on a cross. I'm not making this up, it's in your Bible. Let your life be your witness, not your tongue.


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Metro TV Ghana, a privately owned free to air television station in Ghana has laid off 45 staff, MyNewsGh.com has confirmed.
Sources within the company disclosed that the affected persons who are support staff of the company were laid off last week and there are reports more could go this week.
It is gathered that the local union-led them to demand voluntary redundancy from the Group, which was granted by management at a time it is preparing to roll out new programs for its viewers as parts of efforts to reposition themselves in the market.
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Affected staff according to MyNewsGh.com sources, started receiving their dismissal letters on Friday October 26, 2018 with notable persons like Station Head of 3FM, Ackah Kwarteng affected.
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The release request submitted by Professor Tariq Ramadan's lawyer was denied again on October 29th.Viewed by many to be a judicial scandal, the judges' reasoning is increasingly far-fetched in this12-month investigative process where evidence; interviews with witnesses; and phone and computer searches reveal exculpatory elements. Few have been considered by the investigating judges.
In this latest denial, the magistrates no longer mention Henda Ayari, the plaintiff who has thus far been unable to provide information on the place and date of the alleged rape. There are text messages ruling against her, as well as her own witnesses and family members questioning her credibility.
"Christelle's" messages confirming that it could not have been rape have completely been ignored."It is as if all the exculpatory elements clearing Tariq Ramadan has been completely ignored by the judges," said a source close to the case.
Judges and evidence
Investigation confirms plaintiff lies
Although the investigating judges do not seem to have the will to address the plaintiffs' lies for the moment, the latest reports have proved their lies. Lawyer Marsigny and his client [Tariq Ramadan] filed a series of complaints against the three plaintiffs for defamation and denunciation of imaginary crimes.
The irrevocable elements related to Henda Ayari's complaint, explained at length by Le Monde newspaper, put an end to a twelve-month long debate since the messages revealed by the investigation clearly show she not only lied about the alleged rape, but did not stop harassing Tariq Ramadan for more than two years after the alleged rape.
"This, added to the fact that Henda Ayari has twice provided dates and places that were invalidated each time by the Criminal Brigade's investigation. So far she has not provided any date or place for the alleged rape. "The Henda Ayari file is closed," as lawyer Marsigny said some time ago".
As for "Christelle", text messages she sent to Professor Tariq Ramadan refute the thesis of rape. Although they are not timestamped, they provide indisputable proof. Indeed, during the two hearings, "Christelle" stated that she met Tariq Ramadan only once. However, in a text message she mentioned a temporal marker in the word "Yesterday", referring to their single appointment, followed by tender and descriptive words related to this appointment. There can be no doubt about the timeline. "Christelle" has lied and this totally puts into question her narrative about the alleged rape or sequestration.
"Me Morain, her lawyer claims these messages were sent before the unique meeting of October 9, and following a Skype message. This defense obviously does not take into account the content of the message itself: "If I had spent a bad time, I would have left. I stayed and I gave you more than I gave anyone and I miss your skin… I missed you as soon as I passed through the door "…
Collusion: Is this a turning point in the case?
"Christelle" lied about her relationship with Henda Ayari – saying that she did not know her at first – but also about Brigitte, the Swiss plaintiff. Contrary to what she asserted, they have been linked for 9 years as the investigation has proved.
Indeed, the investigators found in "Christelle's" computer twenty photos dated from 2009 with the Swiss plaintiff. And in addition to the four plaintiffs, a whole network of people, including Caroline Fourest, Alain Soral, Ian Hamel or Jean-Claude Elfassi, stakeholders in this case.
"These elements bring us to assert that the plaintiffs have not lied individually but collectively and in connection with each other. So there is a will to hurt. And behind them, there are people who are obviously, and for a long time, opposed to Tariq Ramadan."


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar on Wednesday dropped to a one-week low against the yen and declined for a second straight session versus the euro, amid worries about global growth following data released a day earlier showing a sharp decline in U.S. manufacturing activity.
The greenback tracked falls in U.S. equities and Treasury yields.
Wednesday's U.S. payrolls report on the private sector showed a lower-than-expected figure for September, although some market participants were relieved the data was not as bad as many initially feared, especially in the wake of the poor U.S. manufacturing numbers.
Data from the U.S. payrolls processor ADP showed the U.S. private sector jobs added 135,000 jobs last month, lower than the 140,000 forecast, suggesting trade tensions, which have pressured manufacturing, could be spilling over to the labor market.
The dollar initially trimmed losses against the yen and euro after the U.S. jobs data but further weakened as the trading day went on.
"The market is overly sensitive to data misses," said Alfonso Esparza, senior market analyst, at FX broker OANDA in Toronto.
"Employment has been one of the strongest pillars of the U.S. economic recovery and it has held out well against the backdrop of the U.S.-China trade war. But we might see jobs wobble a little bit given that we're starting to see weakness in manufacturing in the United States much like in Europe, Japan, China."
Esparza said there is a lot of concern about what Friday's U.S. non-farm payrolls report will look like, though the numbers should still be solid despite the manufacturing misstep.
U.S. manufacturing contracted at the fastest pace in more than a decade in September, data showed on Tuesday, making the United States the latest country to suffer a manufacturing downturn amid the trade war between Washington and Beijing.
Many analysts say, however, the dollar's higher yield and the relative strength of the U.S. economy should make this setback temporary.
In afternoon trading, the dollar fell 0.6% against the yen to 107.39 yen JPY=, reflecting investor demand for safer assets. The U.S. currency earlier fell to a one-week low of 107.06 yen.
The euro rose 0.3% against the dollar to $1.0959 EUR=, above Tuesday's two-year low of $1.0877.
The dollar index, which measures the greenback's value against a basket of other currencies, was down 0.1% at 99.014 .DXY after reaching 99.667 on Tuesday, a 29-month peak hit just before the manufacturing data was released.
Elsewhere, the Australian dollar was flat at US$0.6700 AUD=D3, after trading mostly lower. The Aussie dollar earlier fell to a 10-year low after the Reserve Bank of Australia cut rates to a record low the day before.
The pound was also little changed against the dollar at $1.2305 GBP=D3 as the greenback's losses extended. Sterling's outlook, however, remained uncertain amid doubts over whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson's final Brexit offer to the European Union would be well-received by Brussels.
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Do you have a friendship you need to move on from? Is a friend of yours ghosting you? This episode's for you.
Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we're thinking about is… letting go of a friendship
There comes a time in many friendships where we have to make a decision to move on. Whether or not it's our choice, it hurts. There can be so many emotions involved in letting go of a friendship, and in this episode, we talk about the process.
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