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Child Responses
Now that the little man is a chatterbox, and can basically respond to questions, my wife and I have come across a new problem. How do you get your child to listen to you when they come back with responses that make you chuckle? :) Here are a few conversations with a soon-to-be 3 year old. - Between daddy and son Daddy: Could you please take your feet off the table while we eat. Son (while leaning back in the chair and smiling): No daddy, I'm relaxing. Daddy: Of course you are...makes sense. What was I thinking. :) - Between mummy and son Mummy: Can you please walk down the stairs properly. Son (while sliding down the steps and jumping): No mummy. Mummy: You shouldn't do that. You might get a boo-boo. Son (singing while arms out): Let it go, let it go...(lyrics from Frozen) Mummy: I need to let go...huh? :) - Between daddy and son Daddy: Lets put on your jacket. It will keep you warm. Son: I don't need a jacket. I have you. Daddy: You want me to just hug you all day! :) Son: Yeah! - Unexpected responses that make you laugh, smile, and melt.


text: Keli Kyrie 83 Posted July 1, 2011 Lots to celebrate in the up coming days:Canada Day (July 1st) Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day (July 1st)Hippie Bowmans fireworks show (July 3rd)The Forth of July Sidewalk Egg-Frying Day (July 4th) Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th)Bastille Day (July 14th) National Nude Day (July 14th)Have I missed any? Does anyone know of Inworld events to goes with theses RL celebrations? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites

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Report finds future success of IPTV hinges on middleware
Without middleware that can handle a growing number of subscribers and a broad range of services, IPTV operators will be unable to sustain a stable, growing business in the long term, according to Steve Hawley, an analyst with Multimedia Research Group (MRG).
MRG, which recently published the 344-page "IPTV Middleware Ranking Report: Rapid Scaling of Subscribers & Services-June 2007," finds that the continued growth of the global IPTV industry hinges upon the middleware that glues together the many working parts of the IPTV end-to-end system.
While a "fast channel change" is discussed, it is only one of many issues reviewed in the report. Based on actual deployed subscribers, Thomson, Cascade, Alcatel-Lucent (MiViewTV), UTStarcom and Nokia Siemens Networks (Myrio) ranked in the topfive globally, according to the report.
Microsoft Mediaroom (formerly known as IPTV Edition) ranked last out of 14 IPTV companies, indicating continued scaling problems with its middleware using Microsoft-required technologies, the report said.
For more information, visit: www.mrgco.com.


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The First Response Unit is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year providing a fully white-labelled First Notification of Loss (FNOL) services with the ability to receive new claim information through a variety of channels, including inbound calls, email and web-based notifications. The First Response Unit provides our clients with:
This streamlined service has multiple benefits for our clients by not only delivering a first class service to their customers but also helping control the costs of claims and enhance performance which is typically affected when multiple parties are involved in the process.
The First Response Unit doesn't stop after First Notification, we also conduct a series of courtesy calls and customer satisfaction follow-up activities to monitor and measure each customers experience during their claims journey with their insurer or broker.
First Response for Carpenters Group is provided by our sister company Priory First Response Ltd (PFRL). PFRL is a separate limited company (608662) regulated by the FCA.


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5 Ways to Make Sure Your Kids Don't Lose Their Things at School
Children are always going to lose something at school. In the excitement of play or when getting off the bus, things can accidentally be left behind. However, there are ways to ensure your child's lost items are returned to them. It can be very frustrating as a parent when your child comes home minus a hat, jumper, lunchbox or any other item. These items cost money and it can take up a lot of time trying to track down lost items.
Take to school what is necessary
There is a place for everything and some of the items your child may want to take to school, may not be permitted under school rules. The less a child takes to school, the less there is to lose. Don't allow them to take treasured items to show their friends. This is a good way to lose something.
Important notes
Stress to your children that notes from teachers about school events such as excursions, parent teacher interviews, assignments and the canteen are important. Select a pocket in their school bag for important notes to go. This way, you can check for them when they get home.
Missing Items
Make sure your child is aware of what they take to school. If they come home and say they left something behind, it will be very easy to track down. It is no use remembering in a week that they didn't bring their jumper home.
Label everything
At the beginning of each school year, label absolutely everything. Put named laundry tags on clothing such as hats, jumpers and school uniforms. Once children start swimming lessons or sports, uniforms can easily go astray. Also label every stationery item. This way there can be no confusion as to who owns what.
Children have a need to take many small things to school, such as bus passes or mummy or daddy cards. Bus passes could be attached to a lanyard. This will make it much easier to find in the dark depths of a school bag. Similarly, mummy or daddy cards can be attached with a split ring to the inside of your child's school bag. If your child takes a water bottle to school, a backpack with a specific space for a water bottle on the outside is a good idea.
So you've labelled everything with Vistaprint custom stickers. Stickers are a great way of identifying what belongs to whom. Choose stickers with large bold lettering for easy to read identification by your child. Even if you do your utmost it is inevitable that, throughout the school year, some items may go missing. If items are left off school grounds, such as a swimming pool or during interschool sports, they can be hard to recover. Don't stress if the occasional item goes missing. Days at school and extracurricular activities make for a busy life for adults and children alike. As long as you've taken the proper preparation to ensure items are correctly labelled, you can accept that the odd item may not return home.


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(Vancouver, BC., October 25, 2012): Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd. ("Mineral Mountain" or the "Company") (TSXV: "MMV") (OTCQX: "MNRLF") is pleased to announce that, as a result of the major structural trends and the distinct magnetic anomalies identified in the high resolution airborne magnetic survey and the LIDAR survey completed over the Holy Terror Project area and previously reported in a news release dated August 23, 2012, the joint venture has staked an additional 70 unpatented federal lode mining claims encompassing approximately 1,400 acres (560 hectares) which nearly quadruples the size of the original land package at the Holy Terror Project. With the acquisition of the new staking, the Holy Terror Project now totals approximately 4375 acres (1,770 hectares) in size and encompasses an area 14 kilometres long by 1.5 kilometres wide.
"Our recently completed high resolution airborne Tri-Axial magnetic survey has provided a never before seen look at the structural and geological setting of this significant gold system that underlies the Holy Terror Project in the Keystone Mining District", said Nelson Baker, President and CEO of Mineral Mountain. "The surveys have outlined numerous geophysical and structural features that we interpret to be the southern extension of the Homestake Gold Trend which hosts the Bismarck, Keystone and Bullion historical producers all associated with the gold-bearing mineralized systems."
The surveyed property contains many high-amplitude magnetic anomalies trending northwesterly and considered to be extensions of known units of braided bands of iron formation that, locally, are favorable hosts for replacement-style mineral systems carrying high grade gold mineralization. The survey results suggested the potential for identifying several buried gold systems that are present outside the "core" of the Holy Terror Project. The new staking covers both the structural and magnetic anomalies that are considered to be high priority exploration targets.
Qualified Persons
The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Nelson W. Baker, P. Eng., President and CEO of Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd., and a Qualified Person. The exploration activities for the Holy Terror Project is being supervised by Wally Rayner, a Professional Geologist, and are being managed by Kevin Leonard, a Professional Geologist.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
"Nelson W. Baker", President and CEO
For further information, please contact
Brad Baker, Vice-President Corporate Development & Director
(778) 383-3975 email@example.com
Or visit our website: www.mineralmtn.com
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Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking information" under Canadian securities laws. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, constitute forward looking-information. Forward looking information consists of statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking information are based on reasonable assumptions, such information does not constitute guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking information. Factors that cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking information include gold prices, results of exploration and development activities, regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of materials and equipment, timeliness of government approvals, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. The Company cautions the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Investors and others who base themselves on the Company's forward-looking information should carefully consider the above factors as well as the uncertainties they represent and the risk they entail. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. Please see the public filings of the Company at www.sedar.com for further information.


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You cannot know darkness without light. I knew darkness well; being Miss India-Canada 2015 became my light.
What a journey! Little did I know that the crown would take me places I had only ever imagined, introduce me to people determined to change the world, and make me realize that everything I wanted was right there, within reach.
I was confused and rattled by who I had to be with this title. So I chose honesty to build my foundation. I became as righteous and as open as I vocally could be. I wanted to paint a picture of faith and tell the right stories. Ms. Baisakhi Roy helped me do that. When I shared my testimonial on mental health with the Live, Love, Laugh Foundation, Baisakhi supported me and encouraged me to take the story forward.
When I was unsure and stumbled, when I needed to calm down, when I was acknowledged for my work, I had Mr. Sanjay Agnihotri standing by me as a big brother and guide on every step of the way. He trusted me when I needed it most and I count on him for always pushing me forward. It is incredible how a team of talented and genuine people can influence you to grow in spirit and skill.
My achievements of 2015 – 2016 include:
- Acknowledged in the A-list, top 55 prominent Indo-Canadians, Carleton University, Ottawa
- Led the Indian Independence Day parade, Panorama India, Toronto
- Crafted a testimonial for the Live, Love, Laugh Foundation, India (an initiative by Deepika Padukone)
- Represented the title, All India Radio, New Delhi
- Public Speaker and activist, Mahila Kalyan Mandal (Women Welfare Society), Himachal Pradesh; Sirtazi Support Foundation, Lucknow; Prayas NGO, New Delhi
- Brand ambassador and led seminar, Mental Health Stigma and Battling Negative Emotions, Love Heals, Mumbai
- Special Guest, Bollywood Monster Mashup Concert 2016, Toronto
- Guest Model, Suhaag magazine and fashion shows, Toronto
I am immensely thankful to all the gracious people who cheered for me and made me their role model during my reign. It is an honour, a blessing and the most gratifying experience to be a part of a family that helped me build my bridges and walked me home.


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The information contained on this site is for informational purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for the advice of a professional health care provider. Please check with the appropriate physician regarding health questions and concerns. Although we strive to deliver accurate and up-to-date information, no guarantee to that effect is made.
What Are the Treatments for Excessive Swelling From a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is the use of a chemical solution that burns off damaged skin cells on the face 12. The purpose of a chemical peel is to rejuvenate your skin, giving it a more youthful appearance 12. There are various types of chemical peels that differ based on skin penetration depth 23. There are superficial peels, such as those made of alpha hydroxy acids, or AHA, medium depth penetration peels consisting of trichloroacetic acid, or TCA, and deep penetration peels, or phenol peels. Swelling is a common side effect of peels, particularly medium and deep penetration peels. Follow post-care instructions and see your doctor if you feel your swelling is excessive.
Who Performs
There are over-the-counter peels that you can buy yourself and do at home, but they have minimally effective AHA concentrations of 10 percent or below, according to the Patient's Guide to Chemical Peels 23. Doctors can use AHA products that have concentrations between 30 and 70 percent. A doctor must also administer TCA and phenol peels, though phenol peels are not used often because of the risk of scarring and toxicity. Doctors monitor chemical peels closely for side effects, such as swelling 23.
Swelling after a chemical peel is normal and might even be quite extreme 12. Swelling after an AHA peel is minimal if present at all because it is so superficial. Swelling after a TCA peel is more intense and continues to worsen for 48 hours after the procedure. Blisters might form on your skin then break open, further intensifying swelling, though this side effect is normal. Swelling is most intense after a phenol peel and might even cause your eyes to swell shut. In both types of peels, swelling should resolve in a few days. If you are worried that your swelling is worse than it should be, consult your doctor.
After Care
Following the appropriate aftercare instructions helps to minimize your swelling and enhance healing and recovery. After a TCA or phenol peel, soak your face daily, several times daily for phenol peels. After soaking, apply ointment according to your doctor's instructions. To help reduce your facial swelling, elevate your head while lying. Don't put a cold compress or ice on your face without first talking with your doctor as the skin is vulnerable and sensitive. Avoid the sun if you are experiencing swelling so it doesn't further irritate or damage your skin.
Complications are rare if the procedure is done by a doctor. Complications that might cause swelling include blocked pores or a bacterial infection. Each of these conditions requires medical treatment. If you have an infection, your doctor might prescribe an antibiotic.
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Map | Directions
Punta Taino Guesthouse at Sandy Beach in Rincon, PR
Traveling to Rincon is easy and no passport is required for US citizens. The nearest airport is in Aguadilla, (BQN) about 30 minutes away and serviced by Jet Blue, united and Spirit Air. The San Juan Airport (SJU) is a large internation airport about 2 1/2 hour drive away in the capital city of Puerto Rico.
Both airports offer a wide range of rental car options including Hertz, Avis Budget and Enterprise.
Taxi service should be arranged in advance, call Rincon Taxi 787-398-3621.
Directions from San Juan Airport (SJU):
Follow signs to Highway 26 (San Juan) upon exiting the airport
Take Autopista (toll road) 22 (Bayamon).
You will follow #22 until Arecibo and pay several tolls, (about $4.75)
Once in Arecibo #22 turns into #2 – stay left.
Follow #2 to Aguadilla (about 30 min.).
In Aguadilla you will pass a baseball stadium on the left.
Stay on #2 until you reach #417 (there is an overhead crosswalk with a traffic light - so you can't miss it!).
Make a right on #417 and go 1.6 miles to the traffic light (cemetery is on your right).
At the cemetery several roads merge.
Take Avenida Nativo Alers (the sign is in the middle of the fork - take the left road downhill).
You are now on the bypass around Aguada.
Go 1.5 miles, following the road right and turn left when the road ends at #115.
Take #115 approximately 4 miles to Rincon, at km 15.3.
On the right will be #413 (Bo. Puntas – El Faro sign), take that 1.5 miles to km 4.7
Take a right on the road immediately after the Speedway Gas Station.
Follow the road to the bottom of the hill where it goes left, drive about 1/2 mile , Punta Taino Guest House is on the left side, just after Tamboo Beside the Point.
Directions From Aguadilla Airport (BQN):
Make a left out of airport parking and another left at the stop sign onto #107.
By the fourth light you need to be in the right lane and enter #2 South.
Stay on #2 and follow directions above making a right on #417.


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I have an article over at The Daily Caller concerning the recent bouts of hysteria that have hit academia and the media.
This stuff is way, way bigger than college students being fragile babies, but Alexander correctly notes that, not for the lack of material, the media can't seem to find an angle on it.
But it's interesting to see the polemical contortions my favorite blogger had to tie himself into to save his article for polite society. He starts the blog post off with a caveat about how he started criticizing social justice back in 2010, saying that back then, only "wingnutty lesbianism-causes-witchcraft" circles bothered criticizing it.
He's gesturing toward a quote made by Pat Robertson back in 1993, which has gotten lot of mileage since then as an example of a conservative being stupid.
"The feminist agenda is not about equal rights for women," the televangelist said. "It is about a socialist, anti-family political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become lesbians."
It's important to note that that happened once, decades ago. And before we even know what he's talking about, Alexander has to reassure readers that he isn't right-wing bigfoot, like he needs to do that to get dispensation to have an opinion on people who are at the intersection of crazy and fashionable.
The fact that it's expected to have these caveats isn't the fault of Alexander or any other particular writer. But it speaks to nature of our cultural assumptions and of the parameters that define these debates. We live in a culture that uncritically believes in right-wing boogeymen.
We saw it at Yale with the boogeymen that wanted to legitimate the oppression of students by refusing to crack down on Halloween costumes. Mizzou had a supposed shit-smearing Nazi boogeyman that led to someone acting like an injured soccer player and going on a multi-day hunger strike. And then we had to have otherwise reasonable people reassure us that might be looking at these instances of boogeyman hysteria with the wrong kind of critical eye.


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This blog is my place to vent and share resources with other parents of children of trauma. I try to be open and honest about my feelings in order to help others know they are not alone. Therapeutic parenting of adopted teenagers with RAD and other severe mental illnesses and issues (plus "neurotypical" teens) , is not easy, and there are time when I say what I feel... at the moment. We're all human!
Monday, December 29, 2008
It's beginning to look a lot (less) like Christmas
Meltdown city again with Kitty. Saturday nights all the kids go to Grandma's for the night (yes, I know we are blessed and Grandma is masochistic!). Kitty came downstairs with a HUGE suitcase. We argued for 10 minutes that she didn't need to take ALL her stuffed animals with her for an overnight visit. She finally switched to a smaller case. Bob told us the next day that Kitty had been planning to run away. *sigh*
Turns out that one of Kitty's biggest complaints was that Kitty was not happy with what she got for Christmas. She got many things on her list, but she wanted what her sister got - highlights for her hair. Kitty has always wanted to be blonde (which of course would not go with her coloring), and no matter how many times I tell her others would kill for her naturally wavy black hair, she of course hates it. The private school has a policy against unnatural colors and highlights so I was very resistant against doing anything to Kitty's dark hair because anything I did would show dramatically.
Bob on the other hand with her light brown hair could have subtle highlights without looking noticeable different. I was hoping it would give her a confidence boost (she's my introvert and I know she's going to have a tough time going to public school). I have always tried to emphasize that my kids are different, and therefore I never give them the same presents, but I guess in this case it didn't work.
I asked Bob nicely if she would share (I knew there would be plenty in the bottle). Bob very sweetly said yes. Kitty asked if I'd had to bribe Bob to share, and I think she was impressed that Bob hadn't needed incentive.
Kitty has been fighting doing schoolwork and I told her yesterday that because she hadn't been doing the full amount each day that she would have to work this weekend. This did not make her a happy camper. I asked her to do 3 pages in every subject (total of 18 pages) while I went shopping with my mom (to vent and get her opinion on the biomom issue). Kitty was very proud of the fact that she'd finished the pages in less than an hour.
So when I told Kitty she could have highlights if she finished 2 more pages in every subject she was ecstatic at first. She begged me to stay in the room and keep her company. All the other kids were enthusiastically playing PS2 (got a new game for Cmas) so I hung out with Kitty. I helped her with her word building PACE, and read a book while she did math and science (I did discover that she's been working the workbooks out of order and made her go back and finish one before she started the next).
Kitty required a lot of assistance to stay on task. She could hardly tolerate the noise the other kids made on the other side of the house. If she didn't understand something, her first instinct was to write anything, and fix it when she did corrections. Having something to look forward to, while an amazing motivator, actually made things more difficult for Kitty because she had to wait. She kept saying she was never going to be able to finish. I pointed out she'd done more work in less than an hour, but that didn't help. I got to the point that I ignored her and that seemed to help. (I was laying right next to her so it's not as bad as it sounds).
She did eventually finish and I gave her a few face framing highlights. They were noticeable enough for her to be happy, but I don't think the school will notice. Both girls look great.
In an attempt to better medicate Kitty's bipolar disorder, her psychiatrist upped her Trileptal and Geodon and began weaning her off of Zoloft (anti-depressants can trigger mania). Kitty did better on the increase in meds, but as we've reduced the Zoloft we saw more and more meltdowns and issues. As of late last week we completely removed the Zoloft (looking back the holidays might not have been the best time to do this!) We were informed by our other daughter that Kitty has not only been threatening to jump off a bridge (suicidal statements to us have been on the increase as well), but that Saturday night she actually packed her suitcase intending to run away. She tried to take the suitcase to Grandma's (to run away from there I assume), but I refused to let her take that large a bag to Grandma's. She did not end up running away. Bob did not tell us of Kitty's plan until Sunday afternoon.
Kitty's psychiatrist is out of town until January 5th (yes, she already has an appointment for that day). I talked to the on call psychiatrist and Kitty started back on 50 mg of Zoloft today (she'd been dropped to 25 mg for the last week and a half and has been off of it for a few days).
It's the holidays, Kitty was pre-menstrual until yesterday, we're mucking with her meds, she felt Bob got a better Christmas gift than she did, she's being forced to do schoolwork during the holidays, and I've been so stressed that I've been spending a lot of time in my computer cubby (of course my teenage children don't want me bugging them either so this isn't entirely a big deal), and did I mention it was the holidays?! I'd say I can't wait for them to go back to school, but that's full of pitfalls for Kitty too.
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- Torina said...
I hope the med change helps!
- December 29, 2008 at 10:52 PM
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*update – 9/29* – I've gone and done it. I signed up with bluehost.com. I've been itching to play and learn new things so we'll see where this takes me….
Today I am asking for 13 pros and cons of using a paid site and which hosts you'd recommend or not:
1. Bev – I've never used a hosted site (well if you don't count playing around with Blogger for awhile). I started out on the web learning HTML and so I've always had a virtual server.
2. Leanne – I've had my own domain for years. It's mine. I like stuff, and it's my stuff. I can do whatever I want with it, it's got great page ranking in google, and it's mine. Did I mention it's mine?
I use http://blogs-about.com.
I do have a whole entry dedicated to starting up your own blog (more specifically, leaving blogger, but you can skip those parts), it's in the sidebar on my blog if you want more info on the pros and con's.
3. Jenny Ryan – I own my own domain name, and I love it. It is hosted by dreamhost, and as part of hosting your site with them you get the Word Press blogging software free, which I also love. It is VERY user-friendly for semi-ludites like me.
4. N. Mallory – I've owned the domain exit-23.net forever. It's been great because no mater who my internet provider is I still get my email with no interruption. When I moved 1700 miles, I still got my email. I can set up 999 email accounts from very professional sounding to very silly and I still get it. I was able to set up accounts for my friends who were affected by Katrina so they could communincate with the world while they were displaced. I was also able to host a temporary website to support communication for katrina victims immediately after the hurricane.
As for hosts, I use http://asmallorange.com. I used to use lunarpages.com, but their service deteriorated over the last two years and they got too restrictive. I find that A Small Orange is fabulous as well as very inexpensive. Their customer service is extremely helpful as well as quick.
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I used to make the time to crochet and cross stitch. Here is something I made for my little sister's bridal shower 14 years ago.
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Thirteen Steven Wright quotes:
1. All those who believe in psychokinesis raise my hand.
2. The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
3. If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something.
4. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
5. I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
6. I used to have an open mind but my brains kept falling out.
7. Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.
8. Shin: a device for finding furniture in the dark.
9. What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
10. If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?
11. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
12. Dancing is a perpendicular expression of a horizontal desire.
13. Who is General Failure and why is he reading my hard disk?
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October 2001 – My daughter and Shiloh. We bought Shiloh from the auction. She must have been bottle fed because she was very friendly and still is to this day even after having 3 calves.
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Yesterday morning as I was driving down my road to go to work I saw something that made me wish I'd had my camera in the car. A doe and her twin fawns were standing in our hay field surrounded by turkeys and their poults. It was a very interesting sight. Today the deer were on our bank and the turkeys were in the pasture.


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Anatomicals is a brand I've seen floating around Instagram for a while now and having looked into the brand a little bit and being intrigued by their clever word play packaging, I was super excited to receive some Anatomicals hair care goodies in the post to test, try and review for you guys ♥
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13 Apr Changing Nutrition Is Not Easy For Everyone! – A RANT
This blog is kind of a rant. It is a rant against being self-righteous. We need to pull back because here are some of the things we say to others and most
importantly to ourselves:
"You just need to cut down on the portions!"
"You are so lazy, just get up and work out!"
"Just quit drinking soda!"
"Why is that person so overweight?"
To a person with anxiety: "Just relax!"
These are just some of the things we say to ourselves, about others, or to others. Here is a newsflash. Do you really think that they/we don't know that already? If it was that easy for us to do just that, I am pretty sure we/you/they would have done it already.
Life is more complicated
What comes easy to one of us, might be much more difficult to someone else. Our own personal experiences, fears, addictions, passions, believes enable us in different ways to cope with life. Sometimes food is one of those coping mechanisms. Whenever that is the case [which quite honestly, is quite common] we need to understand that millions of people in the USA have the same problems.
Compensating with food
Sometimes we need time to be alone with ourselves. We are so used to headsets, music, videos, books, anything that drowns out our little inner voice. Sometimes it is important to feel the pain, feelings, etc, that we associate with with wanting to compensate with food. We need to experience it with compassion knowing that we are not alone with it.
Life does not go in a linear way. It never has and never will.
We need to understand that our coping mechanisms have evolved over decades. If we want to change them it will take love, compassion, hard work and the willingness to fail, just to try it again. We will have road blocks, there will be tough times when we lose a job, a partner or simply when we have a fight, or a bad day at work. We don't succeed every day all day long, nobody does! It has nothing to do with willpower but with forming a habit. Nobody has enough willpower. We simply form habits which takes time. Time during which we may fail, again and again. Just don't quit.
My Call To Action
This is my call to action: Whenever you see someone who obviously, or not so openly struggles bring them the benefit of the doubt. You don't know what that person has going on in their life. If it is you, then call to mind the things that you have had to deal with in your life. Meet yourself with compassion and give yourself a "reset button" after you fail.
Just hit the reset button and restart the computer called "LIFE". Start again and move on.
We cannot change anything in our past. But we can reshape the future, slowly. It takes time for new habits to form, new ways of life.
Judging is normal
You might think now: "What the heck?" He jus told me to be less judgemental. Well, good luck with it. Just like anything else it is a habit. We have learnt it over decades. You cannot just "not be judgemental" anymore. Just acknowledge when you are doing it, smile and move on, knowing what you are doing and work towards acceptance.
"Japanese: DO"
"Do" in japanese means way, ergo Karate-Do, means the way of Karate. It basically tells you that this is a journey. You won't just get to the finish line and be able to yell: "Heck, I made it!" It is always work in progress.
Yours in health & fitness,
Michael Anders
Head Trainer Shape Up Fitness & Wellness Consulting


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Celebrate the Women in Your Life
"A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform." – Diane Mariechild
At Sing See Soon, we're celebrating International Women's Day!
Why is International Women's Day (March 8) important?
It's a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed since in the early 1900's – a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. International Women's Day is a collective day of global celebration and a call for gender parity. No one government, NGO, charity, corporation, academic institution, women's network or media hub is solely responsible for International Women's Day. Many organizations declare an annual IWD theme that supports their specific agenda or cause, and some of these are adopted more widely with relevance than others.
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"Every day is enough to be fabulous. Every woman on a regular day is worth celebrating." – Grace Lin
For our Sales & Marketing head, Grace Lin, one of the women leaders she admires most is Cynthia Chua, founder and CEO of Spa Esprit Group. She admires her drive, passion and vision – and her how she is no stranger to getting her hands dirty, and readily chips in with front-line staff if times get tough. She's a dynamic woman for sure! Read more about Cynthia here.
Do you also have a female mentor you admire, someone who has guided you, led you and taught you in any way? She could also be a friend, a sister, a mother or your partner. It's a great opportunity to think of all the ways they have enriched your life, and take this chance to say 'I appreciate you'.
We are all about celebrating all the joy and love that life can bring – don't miss out on a day to show the important women in your life how much you appreciate them. If you are a woman reading this: You are appreciated. Celebrate yourself!
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You crave…LIFE…….and a HEALTHY BODY
You crave…to feel WHOLE again as a brand NEW WOMAN.
You crave…a CONFIDENCE so earth-shaking you can conquer the world.
You crave…a life full of BLISS, PASSION and VITALITY.
You want to find YOURSELF again.
Yes, you heard me right. I'm talking to you…the beautiful soul who stumbled upon my page while desperately searching for a miracle that will change your life.
I see that you're fed up with feeling like you're invisible.
- All you want is to be noticed, to feel loved, to have energy, to feel alive, and to be your old self again. But you're not even sure who you are anymore.
- You know that you wear baggy clothes to cover up your not so glamorous midsection and cellulite. You avoid buying new clothes at all costs, because you don't like what you are seeing in the mirror.
It's time to reclaim your confidence.
- You know that you feel less than desirable, and often wonder if your significant other still finds you attractive. It's time to fall back in love with yourself and reignite that spark.
- You know you feel an overpowering emptiness in your core when you walk past your reflection. It's time to pick up the pieces of your soul and become whole again.
- You know that you avoid enjoying life and going to social events because you don't want to see yourself tagged in a photo on Facebook. It's time to stop wishing your life away.
- You also know that you can't go on living like this for much longer.
- You know all of these things, but you also know that you want more for you life and you have the willpower to make it happen. The problem is, you don't know how to get there.
- You invest in diet books and fad programs, maybe even pills and shakes, but nothing seems to work. You feel like you've run out of options and there is no where to turn for help.
My name is Ilona. I'm a medical doctor turned holistic doctor and health and wellness coach, and I want to whisk you away on a life-changing journey.
A journey where we take a deep dive into your soul and transform your body, mind and spirit from the inside out.
A journey where we peel back the layers of hurt, shame and depression caused by years of emotional eating and poor life choices, and reveal the beautifully real and breathtakingly raw woman beneath.
A journey where, at the end, you emerge from the cocoon you've been living in, shake out your new wings and confidently fly away towards a brand new life.
Friend, my purpose is to help women regain their health and shred the extra weight by restoring their digestive health, healing damaging emotions to achieve deep transformation.
If it was up to me, I'd be grabbing you by the hand, giving you the biggest bear hug and pep talk I've ever given, and guiding you step-by-step towards a brighter future right now.
Because I care about you, and I want to see you shine.
I work with women just like you every day, some women who just need a little push in the right direction, and some who admittedly need a giant kick in the you-know-what…
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I know what you're thinking – it's going to be hard.
But here's a secret, my dear – losing weight, reclaiming your health, and learning to love yourself again doesn't have to be hard.
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God has always been in your life and, the more you recognize His presence, the more your faith will grow!
Today's Text: "And David said, "The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine." And Saul said to David, "Go, and the Lord be with you!"" (1 Samuel 17:37, ESV)
In today's broadcast, we're learning more from the story of David about the "substance" of faith. Faith isn't based on wild speculation and it isn't mental certainty about how circumstances will unfold. Faith is ultimate confidence in ultimate truth.
David pleaded with King Saul to let him fight Goliath because he was utterly confident that God would deliver the uncircumcised Philistine into his hands. David's confidence was rooted in firsthand experience of God's faithfulness in the past. When David looked back on his life, he saw God everywhere. When David had to defend the sheep from a lion or a bear, God helped him. How much more would God be faithful to eliminate the mocking giant?
At any point in life, you may encounter truths that seem to compete or contradict one another. For example, lets imagine a scene from the days when my kids were little. Imagine I disciplined a child by temporarily taking away a favorite toy. Two truths coexist, but one is ultimate. The first truth to the child might be: I don't have my favorite toy anymore; I am not happy. But, there is a second truth – a far greater truth: My father loves me and only wants the best for me. This is temporary discipline designed to teach me.
Too often in life, our faith erodes because we focus on what we feel and what we don't understand. The day that David fought Goliath he was also berated by his brothers, belittled by Saul, and debased by the giant. There were two truths competing. On the one hand, David was unappreciated and maligned. On the other hand, God was with him and had called him to a great purpose. David's confidence soared because his mind dwelled upon the certainty of God's power and provision rather than the uncertainties of life's circumstances. Faith is ultimate confidence in ultimate truth.
God is with you and He'll never leave you or forsake you. That's the truth. That's the substance of your faith. And that's the Gospel!
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A new tool at Four Corners Eye Clinic ensures that surgeons can more precisely replace lenses in the eyes of cataract patients.
The clinic's intraoperative aberrometer, or ORA, allows doctors to adjust plans for surgery while they are operating, Dr. Joshua Zastrocky said.
The ORA is mounted on the operating microscope and uses infrared light to assess eyes and help guide the surgeon, who is implanting either new clear plastic lenses or corrective lenses that can eliminate the need for glasses and contacts.
"It's really an evolution of cataract surgery," he said.
Cataracts are caused by the protein in the lens of an eye clumping together. Over time, the clumps can cloud a person's vision. Cataracts need to be removed when the vision loss starts to interfere with daily life, which is generally after age 60, according to the National Eye Institute.
Marilyn McCord, 77, had cataract surgery at Four Corners Eye Clinic last fall because she couldn't see very well out of her left eye anymore.
"The very next day I could see better out of that left eye than I have for decades," she said. The change was so dramatic she asked her doctor how quickly she could have cataract surgery on her right eye.
She also had corrective lenses implanted in both eyes, and the ORA was used during her surgeries to help guide the surgeon.
One lens in her left eye improved her distance vision and the one in her right eye improved her near vision
"They are still learning to work together the way they need to," she said. But they largely replaced her need for glasses.
Cataract surgery is one of the most common operations in the U.S., and doctors with Four Corners Eye Clinic operated on 1,132 eyes last year.
The ORA takes about 40 measurements in less than 5 seconds and provides information that prompts a change in Zastrocky's original plan about 40 percent of the time, and allows the surgeon to select more customized corrective lens, he said.
"We are very confident in what we have implanted," he said.
Before surgery, Zastrocky uses iTrace, a machine that relies on light waves, to fully understand problems with the patient's vision, such as astigmatism.
The measurements help Zastrocky narrow down which lenses, among the 2,000 options, a patient could need.
To replace lenses, the surgeon numbs a patient's eyes and uses a diamond blade to make small incisions in the eyes, he said.
Once the lens is exposed, a small instrument with a bored-out needle on the tip vibrates at an ultrasonic pace to break up the existing cloudy lens and suck it up.
Cloudy lenses can affect measurements before surgery, and once those lenses are removed, the ORA can provide better measurements.
The ORA shines a low beam laser light into the eye and measures the light the eye reflects to provide the surgeon with real-time information that can be used to select the new lenses.
The new plastic lenses are inserted through a 2.5-millimeter incision and they unfold across the eye. Small arms on either side of the lens spring out to center the lens, he said.
Once in place, the ORA can guide the surgeon to rotate the new lenses in the eye, he said.
The whole procedure lasts about 10 to 15 minutes, and the incisions seal themselves, he said.
The ORA is particularly helpful to surgeons when they are working with a patient who had corrective eye surgery with lasers or blades, Zastrocky said.
Many of these corrective surgeries alter the shape of the cornea, a lens that bends light, and the ORA helps accurately measure the surfaces of the cornea and guide a surgeon's decisions, he said.
Cataract surgery is generally covered by insurance companies because it is a medical condition, Theine sad. But patients may have to pay for corrective implants, and the price varies by the type of lens a patient needs.
Monofocal lenses that improve distance or near vision are typically covered by insurance, according a pricing sheet provided by the clinic. Lenses that improve both can cost $2,300 per eye.


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Review: Solid State Logic Pro-Convert 5 (Bonus Material)
Even with all that Pro-Convert has to offer, project interchange can be difficult to get right. Rule number 1 is to test a conversion before you book a session that depends on it. Leave yourself time for the project''s originator to resave the project in a different format in case things don''t translate as well as you''d hoped.
Have realistic expectations. You should not expect your final mix to translate from Logic to Pro Tools, as the two treat signal flow in fundamentally different ways. You may get decent translation of track volume and pan but not much else. Because MIDI tracks and instrument tracks will not translate, you should save a Standard MIDI File (SMF) of your original project so you can import it into the destination DAW. Document instruments, patches, and important parameters so you can re-create the MIDI tracks. SMFs are also useful for transferring tempo maps.
Print any tracks that have critical effects in case a particular processor is not available elsewhere. Consider rendering all tracks to contiguous audio files starting from the beginning of the session; that''s the poor man''s OMF, and it will allow you to move your tracks between DAWs without additional cost or risk of mistranslation.
Split any stereo or surround tracks into individual mono tracks. Pro-Convert can do this for you with stereo tracks but not surround tracks. Convert any tick-based tracks to sample-based tracks in Pro Tools, and render any real-time pitch-shifted or time-stretched tracks.
If your project is under 2 GB, embed the audio media when saving an OMF. This will help ensure that the target DAW can locate the files and extract their attributes. This step is especially important for cross-platform transfers.
If possible, set aside a dedicated PC for Pro-Convert. Give it direct access to a big chunk of network drive space with which to work so you''ll never have to wait for projects to transfer to and from the PC''s local drive.
Document everything in the source session before converting it. Be sure tracks, files, and regions are named properly. Be sure the session''s hierarchy of folders and assets is in order. Keep notes about the session in a text file within the session folder. Consider taking screen shots of the original session so you''ll have a visual reference when the original host application is not available. Always use Broadcast Wave (BWF) files, regardless of whether you are working on a Mac or a PC. Stick to standard 24-bit PCM files so you won''t have to wait while hundreds of files are converted from floating-point.
Pro-Convert''s documentation has detailed suggestions for dealing with the various individual applications the utility supports. If you plan ahead and leave time for complications, you can always find a way to get your hard work from one DAW to another.


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Hold on to your cargo shorts, kids… they let me in to NC. For me, the decision to ban gay marriage in the state is not only disappointing, but infuriating. Was I planning on getting married in North Carolina this weekend? No. But the passing of this particular gem of legislation from the crazy flakes who want to tell me who gets entrance into my vagina and who doesn't (because I'm a fucking lady and you don't get in there until marriage) comes within hours of yours truly heading to a family wedding in the outer banks. The beautifully kitschy town of Corolla is where I will be camping my gay ass for the next four days. My family, though incredibly supportive in the immediate circle, has some sticklers in the outer rings when it comes to my "lifestyle". Uncles, a few cousins, and other randoms have shown their disapproval the Christian way… by ignoring me at family functions. And to be honest, it has been fabulous not having to make small talk. For the last wedding, I even brought a girl in a dress, which I thought would help their opinion of the gheys. That girl and I didn't work out, and it was for the best… we can all face the fact that ladies in dresses tend to be not exactly my type. I like my women like I like my men… looking a little bit like a man. I don't need facial hair or anything, just an unspoken rule about who wears the lacy thongs and who wears the boxer briefs. And my legs are just too big for boxer briefs… they cut off circulation to my soccer player thighs.
So I am getting on a plane, then another plane, then arriving in a small town where I will rent a car and drive to yet another small town to watch my heterosexual cousin marry his long time, live-in (GASP!) girlfriend. The real peaches in my family are not even attending because the ceremony is "far away" (otherwise known as "not in a church"). I love my cousin, and I am thrilled that he can get married to whomever he chooses and if need be, get divorced and marry ANOTHER whomever he chooses, but he will never have to worry about being banned from getting married. For one, he's white. Also, he likes women almost as much as I do. The other problem with this weekend? I am in a new relationship, and while that means less bitter and angry blog posts, it also means I will be gushing like an eighth grade girl at this wedding about my new lady. With only a select few to listen to my twitterpainted tale of lesbian romance (which for the record has not involved any trips to Lowe's or purchasing of a shelter animal), my poor sister will suffer the brunt of my verbal relationship vomit. On the plus side, my friends in Columbus get a break.
Readers, you will receive updates as this trip winds down, and I know I will enjoy a few days of beachy views and sand under my fingernails. I just hope I can contain myself enough to leave my marriage equality t-shirt at home when heading to the beach… it's not that I'm opposed to fighting a few rednecks, but if I wear it, I won't be able to show off my new bikini. Maybe an equality sign out of body paint is the answer.


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Nico Orlandi
Associate Professor
Department of Philosophy
University of California, Santa Cruz
norlandi at ucsc dot edu
Primary Areas of Research:
Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Psychology, Philosophy of Cognitive Science, Epistemology.
A central theme of my research is understanding what kind of capacity perception is, what it presupposes, and what kind of relationship it affords with the environment. In my recent work, I have developed an anti-constructivist account of perception that contrasts with philosophical and psychological orthodoxy.
I now have ongoing projects concerning (a) Bayesian and Predictive Coding models of perception; (b) the notion of mental representation; (c) the notion of inference; and (d) the significance of fMRI research for understanding cognition (with a particular focus on the gender literature).
Recent and Upcoming Conferences/Talks:
Harvard University, Department of Philosophy, April 2020.
Keynote Speaker: University of Toronto Interdisciplinary Symposium on the Mind (UTISM), February 2020.
Keynote Speaker: Timescales of Life and Mind, University of Edinburgh, November 2019.
Avant Conference: Trends in Interdisciplinary Studies, Porto, Portugal, October 2019.
Topics in Bayesian Cognitive Science, Bochum Germany, October 2019.
Comments at 2019 Chapel Hill Colloquium, October 2019.
Predictive Vision Workshop, York University, Toronto, June 2019.
Stanford University, Philosophy Department Colloquium, May 2019.
Rotman Institute of Philosophy, London, Ontario, April 2019.
Northern California Consciousness Conference, March 2019.
SSPP, Cincinnati, March 2019.
Eastern APA, New York, January 2019.
Rutgers, Capacities workshop, October 2018.
World Congress of Philosophy, Beijing, China, August 2018.
Masterclass in Philosophy Seminar, Bielefeld University, Germany, July 2018.
COGS Seminar Series, UC San Diego, May 2018.
Perceptual Capacities and Magnitudes Workshop, York University, May 2018.
University of Cincinnati, Philosophy Colloquium, April 2018.
Enactivism: Theory and Performance, University of Memphis, March 2018.
Invited Symposium: Eastern APA, January 2018.
EPSA 2017, University of Exeter, September 2017.
Computation and Representation in Cognitive Science, University of Sussex, July 2017.
Workshop on Representation, Meaning and Content, Turin, July 2017.
Universita' Cattolica Milano, June 2017.
Mentorship Workshop, University of Utah, June 2017.
Summer Institute on Sexuality, San Francisco State University, May 2017.
Cal State, Los Angeles, April 2017.
Probability and Perception Workshop, UC Berkeley March, 2017.
Philosophy of Perception Workshop, UC San Diego, February 2017.
University of Turin, December 2016.
Universita' San Raffaele, December 2016.
APA Pacific Division Meeting, March 2016.
Northern Arizona University, Spring 2016.
University of London, Institute of Philosophy, February 2016.
University of Milan, NeuroPhilosophy Lectures, February 2016.
Bayesian Brain Conference, NYU, December 2015.
Perception and Action Seminar, Brown University, December 2015.
Oberlin College, November 2015.
Keynote Speaker, Minds Online Conference, September 2015.
Mental Representations Workshop, Bochum, Germany, September 2015.
Perception and Cognition Workshop, Glasgow, September 2015.
Rutgers/Barnard/Columbia Mind Workshop, New York, August 2015.


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A quesadilla is a tortilla typically filled with beans and shredded cheese then folded before being toasted or fried. Our version features cheese and cooked vegetables. Sour cream, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, and bottled salsa make great accompaniments to quesadillas, so serve them on the side. Note: Shredded cooked chicken or sauteed shrimp are also delicious variations in quesadillas, as are roasted red peppers; peppers packed in oil have the best flavor.
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You've probably heard of Railo. Railo is an open source CFML engine. The latest prerelease version, 3.2, is mostly compatible with Adobe ColdFusion 9. Railo is very fast, has a small memory footprint, provides great management tools, and is free. You can purchase paid support plans from Railo, as well as excellent training and consulting.
I love Adobe ColdFusion. If you've already standardized on ColdFusion 9, don't plan significant growth, or are not doing much new development, or have a close relationship with Adobe, Adobe ColdFusion may be the better choice. I don't recommend Railo to everybody. However, there are a lot of good reasons to consider Railo as well. Many of them are documented at http://www.getrailo.org/index.cfm/why-railo/for-cfml-developers . Following is an example of how I used Railo to solve a client's needs.
How I used Railo to solve a client's challenge
One of my clients provides web-based software that is installed at their clients' locations. This software typically runs on a volume license of ColdFusion 7 that my client purchased years ago. There hasn't been any compelling reason to upgrade to ColdFusion 8 or 9; the site runs fine on 7, and it's just not worth messing with a large number of installations of the software all over the world to upgrade all the sites to a newer version of ColdFusion.
However, more and more of my client's clients are wanting to deploy on Windows 2008. ColdFusion 7 predates Windows 2008, doesn't officially support Windows 2008, and basically won't install on IIS 7. This is where Railo came to the rescue. In less than a day, I was able to port the application from CF7 to Railo 3.1. We are now able to deploy client installations on Windows 2008, using Railo. This has made a lot of my client's clients happy, which makes my client happy, which makes me happy.
Six reasons to use Railo
These are some of the benefits that I and my clients have found with using Railo.
1. Cost. Adobe ColdFusion costs between $650 to $7,500 (or more) per server. Railo can be free. There are of course costs beyond the license, but Railo can provide an upgrade path towards a more modern development environment than your old version of ColdFusion, without the license cost.
2. Standardize your environment. Some companies have production servers in ColdFusion 7 & 8, development in ColdFusion 9, and possibly no test or staging environment at all. Fragmented development, test and deployment environments lead to buggy software as inevitable you'll end up doing something like using someVariable++ instead of someVariable = someVariable + 1 in your code which will work in development but not in production. Standardizing on Railo lets you write more reliable code without spending thousands of dollars on more ColdFusion licenses.
3. Separation of sites on a server. ColdFusion Enterprise allows multi-instance usage, which works well for $7,500 per server. Railo offers the capability to run multiple sites in their own sandbox in a manner that so far I find more flexible and useful than ColdFusion's multi-instance setup. This is one reason why many ISPs (like Alurium which powers this site), as each client can have their own web administrator and set up DSNs, mappings, debugging settings, etc.
4. Features. Most of my clients are still running ColdFusion 7. When you compare CF7 to Railo, Railo offers a whole lot of features that make development faster, and in turn cheaper. Last week I converted another client's site from ColdFusion 7 to Railo. I think I had to change two lines of code. I can now take advantage of Railo's built-in ORM and very awesome caching tools, amongst other features. Additionally, their site now runs faster than it did under ColdFusion 7, which is an added and very welcome bonus.
5. Cloud deployment. ColdFusion Enterprise provides a license for up to 10 cloud deployments. That's great, bringing the cost of licensing down to as little as $750 per deployment. With Railo, you don't have to worry about licensing. Your application can go from one instance to three hundred of them without having to place an expensive call to anybody to purchase more licenses. I'm currently working on a project where there could easily be hundreds of Amazon EC2 instances spun up at any time, on demand. I can use Railo as an application server on every single one of those if I want to, without any worry.
6. Approachability. Railo is a small company. The team is approachable. If you post a question on the Railo mailing list, you'll often get an answer by one of the actual developers of the product. It's easy to become part of the process of defining what Railo should be, compared to Adobe ColdFusion. This point can be seen as a negative as well, as some companies will view migrating to Railo as a risk compared to sticking with Adobe which might be seen as more stable. Nobody knows the future, but the counterpoint to this argument is the consternation about what the idea of Adobe "merging" with Microsoft would pose to ColdFusion-based companies. I'd bet that if something like this happened, ColdFusion would go the way of FoxPro. Even if Railo packs up tomorrow, someone else will likely take over the project as it's open source. Railo does offer professional support contracts, which I'd recommend if this is at all a concern to you. Paying for support will ensure that you get extremely highly qualified people to help you out, and it will provide revenue to the Railo team as well.
OK, so a lot of those reasons do spring back to cost. If cost is no issue, you can do most of this with Adobe ColdFusion. However, even in these cases Railo can be a better choice due to its hassle-free licensing, multi-site configuration options, and other features. If you'd like to discuss how Railo might be able to help your business run better, please let me know.


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The Asheville Urban Landscape Painters meet every week throughout the year. We have over 300 members and average about 25 painters at an event. We organize more than 6 demos with notable artists each year to join us during our paintouts. During warmer months we paint in Asheville and the surrounding areas in both urban and rural settings and in winter months we mix it up with some figure models, still life, urban sketching, indoor and outdoor venues.
You may find out how to Join by going to our website at http://ashevilleurban.com/
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Location: Asheville
Members: 14
Latest Activity: Jan 10
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I'm so glad to have moved here this summer and to have found such an active, and encouraging painting group! I have enjoyed the great organization and planning, and have had such fun on the "sketch crawls," figure sessions and paint outs.
We've got a new line up of demonstrators. This year we will host one free demonstration each month April - October. We'll also be out painting every Tuesday at some great sites in the Asheville area. We begin with a demonstration by Cheryl Keefer on April 10th at the Asheville Botanical Gardens. (painting shown here is one of Cheryl's plein air works) For more info: visit our website at www.ashevilleurban.com


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The Old Limping Games
Web posted on August 25, 2016
By Les Enekes
The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece every four years. There was a truce so that athletes could travel to and from Olympia, and compete in the games. The modern games started with wonderful high ideals. It is truly amazing how far we have drifted from those goals. The games are still held every four years, but have been split into winter and summer games so we have games every two years. The games move around to various cities around the world, and there is no truce.
The current games have become multi billion dollar fiascos when you consider the amount of money spent to bid for the games, construction of the venues and other infrastructure, the cost of security, and a whole bunch of other expenses that only seem to be revealed after the fact. Just take a look at what happened in Russia with the Sochi Games. Then there is the money spent on everything from sponsorships to broadcast rights. There are all sorts of underhanded or questionable deals. The volunteers get treated like slaves while the officials get paid thousands and stay in luxury hotels. Let's not forget the "pharmaceutical industry." With the cost of hosting the games skyrocketing, by the time everything is paid for, everyone involved will be old and limping.
The International Olympic Committee has mutated into a private club of immense power, with no oversight or accountability. Politics has more to do with the selection of a city, than the actual ability to host the events.
It is time to change the entire system. Instead of having cities bid for the games, there should be four or five permanent host sites for both winter and summer games that would rotate hosting the games. Another option would be to have the summer games in Athens every four years, with rotating sites for the winter games. A more responsible and accountable organizing agency needs to be established. Sports that require any type of judging would be excluded from the games. The judging process has been suspect since day one, and that will never change. All athletes should be considered guilty of doping until proven innocent beyond any shadow of doubt. I have a really crazy suggestion, send our best athletes, but they won't know what sports they will be competing in until a random draw on the first day of the games. OK, back to reality. None of these ideas will ever happen, but there is a lot of room for improvement.
I have never been able to figure out how some "sports" are selected. There are many sports that we only hear about every four years. Let's stick to the real sports rather than the pseudo sports. Of course what qualifies as a real sport is a matter of opinion and would be subject to some serious debate. I am sure that some people would consider darts or roller derby as sports worthy of the Olympics. They should stick to sports that fill the stands and get good TV ratings. I think that the most interesting and exciting sport was the rugby 7s. A very refreshing change from many of the team sports.
The television coverage of the games needs to be overhauled as well. The single most irritating thing is the coverage of opening and closing ceremonies. I am absolutely fed up with the yapping of totally useless information as if the "voices" were being paid by the word. After a while they sound like the adults in the "Charlie Brown" cartoons. They must not be allowed to cut away from the stadium to interview athletes. We should be getting the same experience as the people in the stands. The only thing we should be seeing and hearing is what is happening in the stadium.
The entire ceremony must be televised live not tape delayed as the Americans did. They can have all the commercial breaks they want, but they would have to pick up the entire feed and broadcast it on a delay basis. The technology exists to do this as they are already tape delaying it. Not one second should be pre-empted for commercials, and not even good commercials like for the Stupor Bore. I am really tired of the opening and closing ceremonies interrupting the commercials. I figure that if they delayed for all the commercials, the broadcasts would have ended some time around noon the next day. If they cut the on air "talent" by 90% most people would never notice and they would not need as many commercials.
From what little the broadcasters allowed us to see of the opening and closing ceremonies I thought that the Rio organizers put together a better show for a fraction of the cost of the previous two games.
One other thing that really bothers me is the awful looking uniforms that our athletes are forced to wear for the opening and closing ceremonies. This has been happening for years. Many third world athletes looked much better in their uniforms or national costumes. I have to admit that there were several countries uniforms that made ours look almost acceptable. Why so much black in the tropics? Our colours are red and white (maybe we should have a little blue for Quebec in the uniforms). We are stuck with whatever the highest bidder thinks looks good. Pick the best looking, not the highest bidder. The uniforms used for actual competition looked OK.
I find myself less and less interested with each successive set of games. Between the controversies, the over commercialization, and the choices by the broadcasters as to what they want us to see and when they want us to see it, I found myself looking for other stuff to watch.
When they were the successful bidders, the Brazilian economy was in great shape, and very few people knew about the Zika virus. The economy has taken a nose dive and everyone is concerned about Zika. Many of the best athletes stayed away because of the potential dangers related to the virus. Others could not attend because of doping. Unfortunately the games have done almost nothing for the people living in the slums just a few kilometres from the Olympic venues. Based on the number of empty seats at most events, there was very little local interest. Most locals could not afford tickets. For that matter most locals in any country hosting the games can afford tickets. No Olympic Games would be complete without assorted scandals from athletes to officials. Given the circumstances the organizers managed to get the job done without any really serious problems, such as doping or terrorism.
Congratulations to all of our athletes. We had our share of disappointments, and we have some new heroes.
The games now move to Tokyo. It was interesting to see Japanese Prime Minister Abe dressed up as Super Mario at the Rio closing ceremonies. Would it be too much to ask for a visit from Tokyo's most famous fictional part time resident and urban renewal expert?
Just a few bits of unfinished business here. It is nice to know that the government agrees with some of my comments last week about prevention of radicalization. I hope that they are able to come up with something that will make a difference. Time is of the essence. If they can get it right I will agree with them. Until that happens I will remain sceptical. They still need to get on board with strengthening Bill C-51.
I am surprised that I forgot to mention that the second Saturday in August is National Garage Sale Day. I guess I wasn't the only one who didn't get the memo. The weather may have had something to do with it, but it was the worst day for garage sales since April.
Kenny Baker (R2D2 from Star Wars) rest in peace, and may the Force be with you.
Les Enekes can be reached directly by owl. For those not owl equipped, he can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com
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The Benefits Of A Family Dude Ranch Vacation
The Benefits Of A Family Dude Ranch Vacation
Why choose a family dude ranch vacation over some other family holiday? The reasons discussed below are based on the contrasting points of active participation in outdoor adventures as opposed to passive observance of the events. Imagine yourself watching a western movie at the cinema. Then imagine saddling your own horse and personally riding out onto the wilderness trails for a first hand experience. You will smell the forest flora, feel the wind accross your face, and satiate all of the tactile senses.
Ranch Vacations Allows You To Really Experience Nature
Modern urban life is fettered by "digital overload". We see both youth and adults who prefer to spend endless hours fixed to their digital devices rather than engaging in participatory outdoor activities. During a dude ranch vacation you will have the opportunity to spend time in nature and interact with natural settings that are impossible to duplicate in urban life or in virtual reality. Rafting, horse riding, swimming, hiking and all of the typical dude ranch events enable you to personally experience natural reality, as apposed to synthetic virtual realities. You can explore a world beyond computers and smart-phones to rediscover the natural world and the simple joys in outdoor life.
Get Active And Share Common Adventures With Your Family
You will have plenty of opportunity to actively participate while sharing thrilling adventures with friends and family members. While visiting our vacation horse ranch you will be horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, fishing, and hiking in natural settings. Your personal involvement in thrilling adventures will invigorate and enliven you. Participating in commonly shared adventure will also create bonds and memories for the family that will be shared for generations.
Children Learn New Skills And Gain Confidence
First time experiences happen regularly at California's dude ranch. You and your children will engage in events and activities that are new to you. Some of these events might even challenge your comfort zones. Learning new riding skills,or shooting skills, or other traditional frontier skills will be rewarding and enriching. We often hear guests remark that they have shared a "life moment" while completing the hike to the waterfall, or while gaining new confidence on their horse.
Discover The Traditions Of The American Cowboy
Traditional cowboy life is physically demanding, difficult, and occasionally dangerous. It is also filled with romance, cultural history, gratification and fulfillment. The old school cowboy experience lives on at a family dude ranch in adventures that have morphed from traditional cowboy tasks. Join us as we saddle-up and ride the trails, as we learn to "toss a hawk" and shoot replica black-powder muzzle loaders. The culinary experience here will be nothing like what the cowboys had to endure, but the traditions of outdoor BBQ, au fresco social dining, and camp fire tall tales lives on at the dude ranch.
Time To Relax At A Dude Ranch
Too often in our busy lives, we forget to relax. You can forget the usual stresses of work, homework, and daily life when you're with us. Yes, you can still connect with the home base via internet in the lodge if you need to, but the unpublished agenda in our daily schedule is to occupy your day with direct interaction in new adventures and personal relaxation. Enjoy each others' company over a shared meal, a shared adventure, and another shared life moment. Your kids will not want to leave, and you will be hesitant to re-enter the work world after decompressing on the ranch for a week.