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Ganondorf for Presidenton October 1, 2011 at 3:25 am
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In this time of economic turmoil and political strife, what America needs is a president that is strong willed, resolute in his convictions, and can get things accomplished when it counts. And that man is Ganondorf Dragmire, The King of Thieves. Now just hear me out. As the only male Gerudo born in 1000 years, Ganondorf was literally born to lead his people. And contrary to popular belief, it wasn't bloodlust or powerhunger that drove him to seek out the Triforce. Ganondorf wanted a better environment for his people, who were unjustly banished to the desert by the close minded right-wing elitist Hyrulean government. Ganondorf has proven himself again and again to have all the qualities America needs in a president today. Creates Jobs and Stimulates The Economy It's bad enough finding work as a human in Hyrule, but needless to say there aren't a lot of employment opportunities for Moblins, Stalfos, or giant one-eyed spider-monster-things, but Ganondorf manages to keep them all gainfully employed by creating dungeons for them to defend and maintain. And the benefits! These creatures respawn the second you leave the room, their health care must be phenomenal. And talk about a booming economy. What better to drive commerce than full scale warfare. Just ask Roosevelt, wt got us out of The (First) Great Depression, didn't it? Sure, things were a little more.. adventurous than usual, but business was booming! I can't imagine anyone dropping a bag of rupees for 50 bombs and a quiver of arrows in times of peace. Money was so abundant in Hyrule that it was literally falling out of bushes and trees. Every house had a least one clay pot with spare cash in it and if it went missing, no one even cared! Ganondorf: Good For The economy. Good For America. Keeps His Promises "Someday...When this seal is broken....That is when I will exterminate your descendants!!" - Ganon, Ocarina of Time The Zelda timeline has gotten pretty convoluted lately and trying to explain the connections between the games is like trying to explain the plot of Lost to Leonard Shelby from Momemto. But the one thing that has remained constant is Ganondorf. Even in games where he isn't the antagonist, his presence is felt. And nine times out of ten, it turns out he really WAS the antagonist behind the antagonist to begin with. Politicians are notorious for broken promises, so why not choose a candidate who has proven that he keeps his word time and time again. Don't just take my word for it, ask Link. Or Link. Or Link. ...Or Link. Ganondorf: A Man Of His Word. A Man You Can Trust. He Gets Things Done And isn't that what you really want in a benevolent ruler. After obtaining the Triforce of Power, Ganondorf conquered all of Hyrule in under seven years. When banished to the sacred realm, he turned the Golden Land into a Dark World. At one point, his rule over Hyrule was so unstoppable that the entire planet had to be flooded just to end his reign. If elected President of these United States of America, Ganondorf would bring that same intiative and effectiveness into office and transform this country into a powerful, if slightly Re-Dead infested, nation once more. Ganondorf: Your World Is His. Not the conservative media would have you believe that Ganondorf is a power mad genocidal sociopath bent on kidnapping Princess and fighting children to the death, but that's just how they spin it. The truth is, Ganondorf is a man who is so strict on policies that matter, like education and weapon control. Children should be in schools, not running around the woods shooting chickens with slingshots. His approach to these matters may be hands on, but that's the kind of attitude that makes a statement. King. Magician. Warrior. Musician. Ganondorf is truly a Renaissance Man worthy he becoming your next President. Nayru, Din, and Farore Bless America ---JD


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Coffee is like wine and vice-versa!
It is first a fruit and it becomes a beverage.
The flavour, taste and aroma are the essential factors.
Coffee is like wine and vice-versa!
It is first a fruit and it becomes a beverage.
The flavour, taste and aroma are the essential factors.
Something new, something odd: coffee & butter!
No real surprise to say that British people love coffee, its culture and the entire scene which goes with it. Hipsters are part of the coffee world and it seems to be a good thing, bringing a real buzz to the industry.
DunneFrankowski were certainly the initial sparkle by giving that innovative feel and creativity to coffee consultancy and training. Some laughed about what they did… but look around you now. We can't get enough of this coffee. There were cupping sessions and other fun thing such as the syphon latte video.
Office workers are escaping their work place during their lunch break for a well deserved dose (or two) of caffeine. It is as if working from behind a desk is becoming an unwanted job. But standing and serving coffee is the future… or it seems like it.
Not certain though that people know what it is like to brew coffee day-in day-out! It can be fun but tiring too, because it is essential to keep a consistent quality from the start to the end of the day. It is not just about pressing a button and turning a dial to perfectly steam and give this smooth texture to the milk. Everything matters when you are going to make a coffee from a filter to intricate flat white.
Forget the nine to five…it will be more of a 7am to a… 7pm – standing most of the time and getting your hands dirty with eventual blisters/burns too.
It is like working as a cook (or a chef – chef de partie…etc) there is nothing that glamorous about it. It can be physically draining and at the end of the service, you really deserve a rest, peace and quiet. Seen from the outside, everything food and drink related attracts. This is a normal reaction because when you are the guest/customer everything is brought to you and it is a great place to spend time and relax. When a head chef or a barista are off duty they don't spend hours cooking or making coffee during their spare time… it is a job to which they are dedicated as they want to deliver top quality.
So, what makes a good coffee?
It is not about the cup shape/colour, the fashionable ceramic coasters, the look/ style of the barista, the interior design, the background music, the free magazines/newspapers, the comfy sofa or the unlimited wifi access!
It is more related to the passion, the skill and know-how of the person who is preparing the drinks as well as the quality of the ingredients (water, coffee, milk). This is the winning combination.
Too many people go to coffee shops because it is a "cool place" and being part of this community can feel comfortable and safe. However… these same individuals don't exactly understand what it means to make a craft coffee. As soon as the barista starts to talk about brew ratio and extraction it is like talking a different language but it is the source of the recipe. It shouldn't be that complicated to understand.
There is also this situation when a customer starts to deconstruct the actual beverage menu. When the order begins with "sorry to be a pain…." and ends with "…a flat white extra hot with one shot"!
No one would dare to change the way wine is served in a restaurant…or even the food presentation and portion.
Just imagine: "could this chilled white wine be served at room temperature and the 16 inch pizza reduced to 12"? But it seems acceptable in espresso bars. Meanwhile, changing the way a coffee is prepared is similar to breaking some basic rules. The original recipe is then amended to match a personal requirement. Is this not disrespectful?
The best way to appreciate a great cup of coffee is to visit (preferably) an independent business with great coffee beans and fresh milk. Also, each coffee can taste differently. Remember to ask about the house or guest espresso because one can be sweet and the other citrusy and bitter. And if you are advised to drink this cappuccino without sugar or chocolate sprinkle, don't take it the wrong way…it is just to guide you in order to get the best aroma. After all, you would certainly ask your waiter/waitress (when going for a god meal) which wine will suit perfectly your main course. The barista is doing his/her best to make sure that the crafted coffee will diffuse perfectly all the aroma on the taste buds.
Coffee time is almost like a celebration…and a ceremony. It is about mutual respect between buyer and seller making that particular moment a real experience.

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I love the Intrepid Sessions, because I love showing people how beautiful they are.
This was my morning with Sasha, and her thoughts on the experience!
How are you feeling about yourself today?
Well, the last month has been a rollercoaster. I broke up with someone I had been dating for a few years. And somedays I'm sad, somedays I'm lonely, somedays I'm angry, somedays I'm proud of myself and somedays I feel liberated. I've been trying to keep busy because that is the way I cope with such things, but it takes a toll and I'm exhausted. I would say today has been OK. I am proud of myself for going outside my comfort zone and doing this session and answering these questions!
Can you describe your daily routine for getting ready to leave the house?
My morning routine is pretty simple. I wake up at 6 am every day, but that's the beginning of 'snooze time'. About 6:15, it's time to wake up…. and check Facebook. Yes, I'm one of those people who need to check Facebook first thing in the morning because who knows what I missed out on while I was sleeping. Then I check the USA Today app and then the CNN app and then my email. About 6:45 and it's actually time to jump out of bed. I don't wear makeup, so its pretty simple to take a shower, eat some cereal and head out of the house by 7:30! So other than a possible internet addiction, there's nothing overly interesting.
Do you have one or two things that you do to make yourself feel more confident?
This is going to sound shallow, but if I need a confidence boost, it's time for a new outfit! Besides that, if I really need a confidence boost, I'll plan some future trip. Feeling that I can sit at my house and plan a trip around the world, makes me feel empowered and confident.
How did this session make you feel?
I was really happy with it. I didn't know what to expect. It was weird of course — a stranger was going to come into my house at 8 am on a Saturday, take some pictures and then we were going out into the woods — all while a camera was in my face! But I'm so happy that I did it. It felt silly at first, but I eventually got the hang of it.
How did the photos make you feel?
I feel good about myself. I think they captured me at an interesting point in my life. It will be interesting to look back on these in 1, 5, and 10 years from now…
Do you have a hard time seeing yourself as beautiful?
Yes, I figure that's the case for most people? I don't think it's just me. I'm never going to be the prettiest or best dressed in the room. My style is low-key. I don't wear makeup. I look at myself and think my face isn't proportional, or my hair is too big, or I've gained weight.
If you're comfortable talking about it, what's something that has been a hard insecurity to fight in your life?
I'm not a 'people person'. I like to spend a lot of time just thinking. I prefer sitting at a cafe to going to a party. So I'm an introvert most of the time. I've always found it hard to understand people. I think my mind sees things too logically, and people can't be so easily quantified. I'm an independent person and I can handle being alone.. but, when I'm out and about by myself, at the movies or fast food place or at the beach or walking a trail, I sometimes feel like the odd one out. Like everyone is here with someone else, and here I am alone. I hope they don't think I'm a weirdo or there is something wrong with me — I'm just not one to stop myself from doing something if I can't find someone to do it with.
Has that always been the case?
Yes! I have always felt this way.
What are your favorite physical features about yourself?
I often get complimented on my eyes — they have a nice green color, especially at night. I have a love/hate relationship with my hair; if my hair is behaving, I'm grateful for it, because it's got 'personality', but if it's humid outside, then that's a different story!
What are your favorite NON-physical features about yourself?
I would say that my favorite non-physical feature is an inquisitive mind. I like to learn new things and travel to new places and see things from different points of view. I work hard to make sure my life isn't boring. I'm willing to go out of my comfort zone.
What is one thing that makes you feel loved?
When a friend asks me how I'm doing, and they sincerely want to know, I would say that I feel loved. I've gone through periods of my life, most notably right after college, where I didn't feel that I had many people I could really talk to, and so I really appreciate my circle of friends now.
Do you have anything you'd like to share with others about beauty, worth, or these sessions?
Your beauty and worth should not be determined by others! You have to feel inside that you are beautiful and worthy of respect. And no amount of external negativity or rejection should be allowed to change that.


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Here is another MTN offer, with just N30 you can get MTN 40 minutes worth of Airtime. Note that it is necessary to use the Sim you previously used for the previous MTN bonus of N33,600, N20,000 or N10,080 for better response. Without wasting much of time, simply follow the below procedure to get it done.
Transfer N50 Or make sure you have a minimum of N30 on that MTN Sim.
After that dial *142#
If your SIM qualified for the offer, you should receive pop message as it's show in the screenshot below, simply press 1 on your phone keyboard to confirm.
N30 will be deducted from your account and you will be given 40 Minutes worth of airtime.
NOTE: Make sure you are on MTN iPulse or True Talk.
The bonus will last for 7 days like that of previous bonus, enjoy.


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Wellington Recreational Little League won championships in three age divisions at the Palm Beach County Little League Tournament last month.
Wellington's coach pitch (ages 7-8), 9-year-old and 10-year-old All-Star teams went a combined 27-2 en route to winning championships at the competition, which also is known as the 2012 Spring District Invitational.
The 10-year-old All-Stars went 9-0 during the competition, defeating Boca Raton 9-6 in the championship game June 11. The 9-year-old All-Stars finished 9-1 and defeated East Boynton 7-1 June 13 to claim the title. The coach pitch team finished 9-1 in their tournament and defeated West Boynton 4-3 in the title game.
On June 30, Wellington's 9-10 Combined All-Star team won the league's first-ever Distict 7 International Tournament championship, earning a berth in the Little League Florida Sectional Tournament in Port St. Lucie July 14.


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Organic Steel Cut Oats Groats are a fantastic wholefood which have been minimally processed. Also known as "Irish Oats" they are the inner part of the oat kernel which have been cut into two or three pieces by steel, instead of being rolled. They are nuttier and chewier than other types of oats, but extremely satisfying.
Full of nutrients, fibre and antioxidants they are a low glycemic carb with a rating of 42 on the Glycemic Index, therefore will not cause a blood sugar high or insulin spike.
Oats are an excellent source of slow release energy during the day which is why they are the basis of many a breakfast. This is because Oats are high in fat, about 7 to 8 per cent.
The basic difference between all forms of oats is the time they take to cook and digest. All forms of oatmeal derive from oat groats, which are whole, unbroken oat grains.
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100 Miles – A century down
"You've just booked your 100th mile on Smash Run. And we think at this point it's safe to say that your running regimen is no flash in the pan. This is something you're sticking to. Running is now part of your identity, and that means that some other things are fast becoming part of your identity as well — like being fit, being healthy, and being athletic. Now you've got to feel pretty good about that."
Con gli 8,20 Km di oggi ho sbloccato il badge dei 100 miglia su Smash Run.
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|Peter D. Hedderley
Technology Specialist & IT Consultant
"Software is like a lucid dream, limited only by our imagination and ingenuity
- we are the architects, sculptors, rule-makers and rule-breakers."
So, some time I ago, I wrote an article about "The Power of One" - the idea that you can simplify your life, reducing complexity and frustration by reducing multiples of things in your life back down to only one. Let's see how this worked out in practice for me…
I now only collect mail from one mailbox. All other (old) mailboxes are redirected to that one single address. This has greatly reduced the effort required to collect and read my emails and also has the wonderful advantage that I do not accidentally overlook one of my mailboxes.
I also apply an "Leave it empty" approach to my mailbox. All incoming mail is read and then either deleted or filed into an appropriate folder. This means I can immediately see what emails are new and I feel much less stressed when facing a mailbox with only 20 emails in it, rather than a mixed mailbox with thousands of old messages as well.
Well, we have managed to reduce the number of banks we use to one. This has greatly simplified our banking arrangements and reduced our banking costs (which are now zero as we have free banking).
For a long time this was possible and did significantly reduce our costs (maintenance, insurance, etc.). Sadly for the simple reason that both my wife and I now need to travel for work, this was no longer viable. However I do stand by what I say, reducing to the minimum possible definitely was a good idea - we won't be buying a third car
This did not work out as I planned. I found myself often reading work emails during my private time and reading private things during my work time. I have found the separation of one telephone for work and one telephone for private to be a much better arrangement and would recommend this to anyone who is feeling stressed. The advantage is quite clear - once work is over, you switch off your work phone. Once work begins, you put away your private phone and only check it during breaks.
This has proven very helpful. We created an "emergency folder", containing all important details that one might need in an emergency.


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Oregon State University Offers First Free MOOC
Oregon State University will be offering its first massive open online course (MOOC) this fall.
The eight-week course, titled Supporting English Language Learners under New Standards, will help teachers in the efforts to help English language learners be successful in the midst of new standards.
K-12 teachers taking the free course will work together, gathering and analyzing real-world language samples from their own classrooms. These samples will allow educators to write new curriculum, helping these students to better learn and meet the standards.
While offered at Oregon State University, the course is open to K-12 teachers in all states, and may be especially relevant to those teachers in the ELPA21 consortium (11 states which are creating an assessment system for English Language Learners based on the new standards). The ELPA21 consortium consists of Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington, and West Virginia.
"This will help us learn first-hand about this type of teaching platform, and identify how and where MOOCs fit in our learning ecosystem," said Provost and Executive Vice President Sabah Randhawa. "It's important to be open to new possibilities, and flexible and adaptable to new learning paradigms, including the MOOC learning format."
MOOC courses have been the topic of debate in terms of their usefulness in the learning process. While some believe they will never be as successful as face-to-face learning, others praise their ability to bring technology and learning together.
The Campaign for the Future of Higher Education is concerned that these courses do not offer as much support to its students as the traditional in-person courses do.
Anant Agarwal, chief executive officer for edX answered critics with this statement:
"We are literally giving away our platform for free. At edX, we are focused on people not profit, and we welcome all points of view and dialogue about promoting the advancement of education both online and on campus,"
EdX was founded in 2012 through a partnership of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. According to the company's About page, there are currently 53 schools, nonprofits, corporations, and international organizations that offer or plan to offer courses on the edX website.
Oregon State is partnering with Stanford University, the Oregon Department of Education, and Ecampus in the MOOC, the latter of which is offering multimedia and support for the online course. US News and World Report has called Ecampus one of the best online programs in the nation.
"Delivering a course in this open format goes hand-in-hand with Oregon State's mission to provide access to high-quality education to learners around the state, country and world," said Ecampus executive director Lisa L. Templeton. "Ecampus is excited to partner with the College of Education, Stanford and ODE to deliver this with no cost involved for learners."
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Noor Inayat Khan
In December 2011, Britain will be commemorating Noor Inayat Khan, the legendary World War II spy. Anoushka will be performing at the House of Commons in London in a special benefit concert, to help raise money for the memorial statue. Noor Inayat Khan's will be the first statue of a Muslim or an Asian woman ever to be erected in Britain.


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Best Buy Changes Geek Squad Tech Support From Covering All Your Computers To Three
Earlier this week, we told you about Best Buy's latest scheme: Geek Squad Tech Support, a program that, for a cost of around $200/year, would allow computer purchasers access to unlimited Geek Squad service not just on the item they bought, but on all computers they own. It looks like the electronics retailer has finally realized how much they were opening themselves up to possible abuse, because they've now trimmed "all computers" to "three."
Even before Consumerist had pointed the huge holes in the GSTS plan — customers could use their Tech Support account to get computers serviced for friends, family and paying strangers — it was the Geek Squad staffers who had voiced their concern to Best Buy corporate, who responded, "it could be abused but most clients will not do this."
They have since changed their tune.
A Geek Squad insider points us to this message posted for Squad staffers:
Thank you for your feedback and insight: we have heard you loud and clear! Because of your timely feedback, we are able to make a change prior to the 3.20 launch with the new FY12 Geek Squad Portfolio. In the training, video and eLearning, you learned that when a client purchases Geek Squad Tech Support, it would cover the client for unlimited devices, and not necessarily the product it was purchased on. You communicated that you feel very strongly that we will be victims of abuse by releasing this offer that way. Therefore, we are going to make a change. At launch, when a client purchases Geek Squad Tech Support (stand-alone or with a Laptop, Desktop, Netbook, Tablet, or Mac), it will cover up to three devices owned by the purchaser.
Additionally, Best Buy had originally stated that GSTS would not be sold to commercial or small business customers. But as we pointed out, there was nothing that would stop a small business owner from buying a computer on their personal credit card and then using the program to service their entire fleet of computers.
In response, Best Buy has opened the door, slightly, to small business customers:
If a client has a small business and they want Geek Squad Tech Support, they will need to purchase a separate Geek Squad Tech Support for each employee. Each employee will be eligible for support on up to three devices (laptop, Desktop, Netbook/Tablet or Mac). Geek Squad Tech Support is not available through BBFB directly.
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Category Archives: Diversity
I'm A Fool To Love You – Cornelius Eady
There are poems that make you want to talk back to them and hold a conversation to make things different or agree that they're the same. I'm a Fool To Love You by Cornelius Eady is one of those poems. … Continue reading
Choose Your Obsessions – #SiddharthAnand
A gift that's not really a gift at all—"Trojan Horses/They bind you." Anand speaks very clearly about natural instincts that can become obsessions and thwart our lives. I have a reminder for myself which is "not to break my own … Continue reading
Grand Finale – Najai (The Logical Poetist)
Grand Finale is one of those poems that you read over and over again and you keep finding a new depth and dimension in your own life experience. At least that's how it is for me. Logical Poetist, thank you … Continue reading
I'm sick of a Rose – Gwendolyn Brooks
Ah, it's those that "have" and those that "have less" or "have different" – "the charity children" says Ms. Brooks in "a song in the front yard." Is the grass always greener on the other side? You know, "A girl … Continue reading
We Real Cool – #Gwendolyn Brooks
Another wonderfully succinct work that is a home run! Here, Gwendolyn Brooks embraces the adage "Live fast and die young." As an inner city teacher of many years, I have seen several deaths where the young person wasn't necessarily living … Continue reading
Here's the Written Poem – "Homeless Today"
As the writer, this poem is very close to my heart and as a teacher and past social worker, it's definitely a reality to me. Our homeless population has reached mammoth proportions and women are closing the gap. Some say … Continue reading
My Serious Side "Homeless Today" – #SharonMicheleWilliams
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Dinita L. James has extensive experience litigating complex matters in state and federal court over her more than 25 years of practice. She spent the first 11 years of her practice handling a wide range of commercial and employment litigation in trial and appellate courts, and the next 11 years at a national labor and employment boutique firm. For the last three years, she has expanded her practice to once again include a broader mix of commercial and employment matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts and in arbitration forums.
Ms. James has steered corporate clients through resolution of a wide array of complex disputes, including defense of large employment discrimination class actions and wage and hour collective actions, as well as consumer and securities class actions, False Claims Act litigation, and defense of corporate directors and officers.
She also represents employers in defense of individual cases arising under anti-discrimination, whistleblower protection and anti-retaliation laws and in enforcement of non-competition and other restrictive covenants and other employment contract matters. She recently preserved a summary judgment victory won by a large national insurance company in a sex and pregnancy discrimination case that went to the U.S. Supreme Court and on appeal attracted the EEOC and advocacy groups to support the employee.
Notably, Ms. James achieved a favorable settlement with a state attorney general's office on behalf of a corporation, helping it to avoid potential treble damages. In recent arbitrations, Ms. James has obtained awards on behalf of employers as well as limited an award against an insurance carrier to only a fraction of its multimillion dollar exposure on a coverage dispute involving a complex corporate acquisition. Her experience includes antitrust, environmental, real estate and disputes involving contracts of all kinds.
Ms. James is a long-time leader in the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation, having served as its managing director and director of its publications division. of the Section. Her current position is as associate editor of Litigation, the Section's flagship quarterly publication. For three years she co-chaired the ABA Litigation Section's Committee on Class Actions and Derivative Suits. She also has served a three-year term on the Litigation Section's governing Council, and chaired the Council's Diversity Committee for two years. She is a Past President of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the Ferguson-White American Inn of Court. Ms. James is also a member of the Federal Bar Association, the Maricopa County Bar Association, Arizona Women Lawyers Association, Navajo Nation Bar Association, and the Sandra Day O'Connor Inn of Court.
Ms. James is AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, has been selected for inclusion on the Southwest Super Lawyers® list, as well as the Best Lawyers® list in Labor and Employment Law, and was named one of "Florida's Legal Elite" by Florida Trend magazine.
Ms. James is a member of the Employers Counsel Network, is the Arizona editor for 50 Employment Laws in 50 States, and also edits the monthly Arizona Employment Law Letter. She regularly presents seminars, including topics concerning immigration for Arizona employers, employment discrimination, FMLA compliance and employee leave challenges, and maximizing in-house/outside counsel relationships.
Before law school, Ms. James worked for more than seven years as a reporter and editor for the Greensboro News & Record and the Tampa Tribune and now advises clients on dealing with the media in high-profile cases. She graduated first in her law school class at the University of North Carolina School of Law and served as Executive Articles Editor for the North Carolina Law Review and was a member of the Order of the Coif. She achieved the highest score on the July 1990 Florida Bar Exam. She earned a B.A. in Journalism at the University of North Carolina, where she was a Morehead-Cain scholar and Phi Beta Kappa.
Ms. James is admitted to practice in Florida and Arizona; U.S. District Courts for the District of Arizona and the Northern, Southern, and Middle Districts of Florida; the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court. She is also admitted to the Navajo Nation Bar.
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If you are looking for the perfect work-life balance, Austria might be the place for you.
Austrians love to spend time in their beautiful surroundings; taking hikes in the mountains, hanging out by the lakes, enjoying an Aperol Spritz on the terraces in summer and skiing in winter. And being in the middle of Europe allows you to easily take short trips to neighbouring countries.
Weekends in Austria usually start early on Friday afternoon, when businesses shut down and people escape into nature to enjoy their weekend. The air is fresh, the food is delicious and mostly organic and an active lifestyle is the rule rather than an exception.
Employment rates are rising and the country's economy is growing, creating new opportunities for immigrants wanting to try their luck in one of Europe's most wealthy nations and the 13th happiest place to live on earth. But Austria is not just an amazing place to live; it's a great place to work as well.
Austria is part of the EU so people with citizenship of countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) can move, live and work freely in Austria.
Here are some of the ways to live in Austria if you are a citizen of a non-EEA country:
Work or Business Visas
Startup Visa
The Red-White-Red card is available to startup founders. It is managed on a points allocation basis with work experience, qualifications, startup funding, capital, language capability and membership of accelerators/incubators all being eligible to earn points.
Through your family
Student and Graduate
As a student or graduate of a university or college in Austria, you are allowed to work, provided that your primary purpose of stay is not jeopardised.
Working Holiday visa
Citizens of Hong Kong, Israel, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan aged 18–30 can apply for a 6-month and one year Austrian working holiday visa.
Federal republic
Here are some of the ways to become a citizen of Austria
Through investment
Although Austria does not have a formal Citizenship by Investment Program, they can award citizenship to someone who has made an extraordinary contribution to the country. This can be investment as well as something else such as job creation.
Through your Family
The passport for Austria allows you to travel to 160 countries without a visa.
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PRESS RELEASE:-Day 15 of the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is no ordinary day for Saint Lucians.
The island is in and has been in a heightened mode of anticipation and excitement from Wednesday, August 18, 2016, when Saint Lucia's international high jump queen Levern Donaline Spencer qualified for the Women's High Jump Finals with obvious ease, skill and style.
Officials and ordinary citizens alike are at the edges of their seats as an Olympic medal appears within reach for the nation.
Tonight, Saturday, August 20, 2016 a large crowd is expected to converge on the Derek Walcott Square in the heart of the city Castries to witness history unfold and to become part of an unforgettable experience. The "758 jumping with Levern" event begins at 6:00 p.m. The public will get the opportunity to witness Spencer's golden moment Live at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Also note that Spencer is the first Saint Lucian Olympian to succeed to finals in the women's High Jump(Track and Field) category. However, other nationals have blazed the trail to reach the Olympic Finals in the past.
The event was made possible through the initiative of key partners including the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Youth and Sports, and will be powered by Spencer's official sponsor, telecommunications giant Flow.
The Government of Saint Lucian encourages everyone to wear their national colours proudly as they come out to support Levern Spencer on her big night. However, amidst the euphoria they are calling for lawful behaviour so that a memorable time will be had by all present.
Officials hastened to add that whatever the outcome Saturday night, earning herself a coveted spot in the Finals of the Women's High Jump at the most revered athletic competition in the world is reason enough for a national, celebratory event to mark Levern Spencer's exceptional achievement.


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Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada had such a great response for their first "Running Above the Influence" that they decided that it should become an annual event. The event is a 5 or 10K run/walk for all members of the family. The proceeds from the race benefit the men, women, teens, children, and families who are winning the battle over addiction at Teen Challenge.
When: March 22, 2014
Where: Almaden Lake Park
Time: 6:30 Am
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DWJ Wealth Management fundraises for Swansea Women's Aid after lending support to Swansea University's International Women's Day.
When local businesswomen Danni Watts-Jones - MD of DWJ Wealth Management in Baglan - heard Swansea University's IT Wales' long-standing annual celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) on 8 March may not go ahead because of funding issues, she leapt into action by reaching out to the organisers, to make sure the event went ahead to celebrate its 17th year. The IWD event is also a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for a local charity.
This popular, long-standing event highlights and celebrates opportunities in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries, which seeks to increase their profile, broaden their appeal, and to attract more female students/employees. This year's theme was 'Celebrating Women in Welsh IT: Journeys of Discovery'.
By pooling her resources, know-how and contacts with Denise Davey, a freelance events organiser and marketing manager, they explored ways of making sure the event could still go ahead, with or without official funding.
Lady luck was aptly on everyone's side, as last minute funding for the event came through. Thanks to their joint voluntary efforts, the event was well attended by an eclectic mix from the worlds of business and academia, with a record breaking 180 attendees on the night, wittily hosted by local broadcaster and all round 'good egg' Kevin Johns, at Swansea's Marriott hotel.
Guests speakers talked of their entry into their respective fields of expertise, how they reached their current positions, along with the challenges and advice they have encountered on the way.
- Charlotte Bennett, Head of Support, Admiral Group plc;
- Professor Siwan Davies, Professor of Geography, Swansea University and presenter on S4C's Her yr Hinsawdd (The Climate Challenge); and
- Helen Bowden, CEO of Swansea Bay Futures Ltd
An added bonus saw Danni, Denise and Tracy Jones from Ferguson's Accountants, help raise £740 on the night, from raffle ticket sales, in support of Swansea Women's Aid.
Danni Watts-Jones and Beti Williams handed over a cheque to Lynne Sanders, CEO of Swansea Women's Aid, at DWJ Wealth Management's offices on Friday 24 March.
Lynne was delighted to receive the donation, saying "We were so pleased to be nominated by Beti Williams from IT Wales, Swansea University to receive the proceeds from the raffle organised and collected by Danni, Tracy and Denise at the IWD dinner. This donation will go a long way to keeping vulnerable women and their children safe, in Swansea. And I'm sure they will join me in thanking Beti, Danni and everyone there on the night, for their efforts and generous contribution.


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I don't know about you but I think it's been a fascinating start to 2016. The beginning of the year is always an exciting time, but this year feels a little different. It started for me thinking about the International Space Station and Major Tim Peake launching on his 6 month mission back on the 15th December.
I was fortunate enough to watch the ISS travel across the sky on December 24th – OK I lied to my children and told them it was Santa on his way, but I was just excited because I'd never seen the Space Station go across. And of course Tim is still up there now, 250 miles above us, orbiting the earth every 90 minutes at around 17,500 mph.
This coming Friday, Tim will be the first Britain ever to undertake a spacewalk – He'll get into his spacesuit and go outside the station for 6 ½ hours to go and repair a power module on the far side of the station. And of course things like this take immense planning. Both the ISS crew, and the team back on Earth are already planning how the space walk will go – When he gets outside Tim will have around 3 minutes to acclimatise himself with being in space, with all those stars. It will be a phenomenal experience for him, and we'll get to share in that with the coverage beamed back to earth.
But this isn't something they rush into – it takes a lot of planning. I remember being told the stories about Kennedy, stating that by 1969 the US would put someone on the moon. His actual speech was:
We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one we intend to win …
A team of scientists and engineers then had to figure out how to achieve it. But once they'd worked it out, they were only half done – they then had to figure out how to get them back again. That took real planning!
In business we really need to make sure that we are fully planned for 2016 – really committed towards our goals that we set ourselves for the year. What I know is that 97% of people don't set good enough goals, and I suspect it's because they have never been taught how to set fantastic goals.
I came across a video recently of something called Brave Man's Bridge in China. Brave Man's Bridge is almost 1000 feet long, some 590 feet up. It's basically a rickety bridge between two peaks. Suspended over a gaping chasm in central China's Shiniuzhai National Geological Park, you need to walk from one side to the other – but this isn't any ordinary rickety bridge – the floor is made of glass.
You can view a video here: https://youtu.be/y98zlKbqZ1Q
You literally walk on nothing but glass for 984 feet, 590 feet in the air.
Now there are basically 3 ways you can cross the bridge:
- Shut your eyes and let someone else guide you
- Crawl on your hands and knees like a baby
- Focus clearly on the other side, hold onto the handrail if you need some extra support, and walk calmly and confidently across
Now in my experience, running a business is very similar – The best business people focus on where they are going, use support when they need to, and then move calmly and confidently towards their goals.
However what happens to most business owners is they follow one of the other two options. They shut their eyes and allow themselves to be guided by other people (who may or may not also have their eyes closed) or they crawl along slowly, like a baby.
This year, make a decision to make some clearly defined goals. Get a laser sharp focus on where you want to go, and then begin to walk calmly and confidently towards them – and by all means use as much support as you need to on the way.
The first thing you need to do is set a brilliant plan for 2016. I use a one page strategic plan with my clients, which gives them really good focus on all aspects of their business on just one sheet of paper.
This year, I've got an exciting new Programme that I've been working on for some time, called the Ministry of Business Growth. The aim of this programme is to help as many small business owners as possible get the education, the resources, the support, the focus and accountability to achieve everything that they want to from their business.
The government have removed the Growth Accelerator scheme that was helping small businesses grow and they've reduced the Regional Growth Fund. These two things are going to hamper the growth of small businesses in this country. Now I think that's a great shame, particularly as, of the 5.2m businesses in the UK, 5.1m of them have less than 10 employees. We know that 80% of all new businesses that start don't make it to their 5th birthday, and of those, only 20% will reach their 10th birthday. So of all businesses started by people in the UK, 96% fail.
I want to change those figures by giving small business owners the education they need to ensure they are on the road to success.
If you'd like some great education this year, you are more than welcome to come along to one of my free business workshops – I run them monthly, around the first Wednesday in the month. Full details can be found on Eventbrite, or by emailing me at email@example.com.
Think about where you want to be at the end 2016, and go out calmly and confidently and achieve it.


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3 Relationship Tips
3 Relationship Tips
Make alone time: While this seems obvious, I am always amazed at how often couples say that they have "lots of alone time together." Then, when asked when the last time they had a date with their partner, I get a lot of "Ummmmm… I guess it was a long time ago!". So, do it now! Plan a night out, get the sitter and make some special time to enjoy each other.
Be Curious: Curiosity about our partner's world tells them we care. It shows that we are interested in them, and is a portal to intimacy. Ask, "What was your favorite food when you were a kid… " or "Can you believe the traffic on the 405? Do you remember how long it took us to get to Tahoe that one year??" You can ask what they had for lunch, or about the most challenging or most rewarding moment of their day. Genuine interest and care leads to deeper, more harmonious connection.


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Last week, I had the privilege of a private showing of a newly-released film.
Since that sounds rather exclusive, let me explain.
While others flocked to see latest 'Star Wars' film, my wife, daughter and I had Screen 6 at Coleraine's Jet Centre all to ourselves, as we watched the film, 'The Man who invented Christmas'.
Charles Dickens didn't invent Christmas, of course, but the Christmases described in his novels have had a profound influence on how we celebrate the Saviour's birth. For many, it isn't Christmas if there is not a screening of the evergreen favourite, 'It's a wonderful life'. Likewise, a festive film schedule that does not include some adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' would be unthinkable.
The film 'The man who invented Christmas' is an attempt to relate how the perennial favourite came to be written. Dickens, who soared to literary prominence while barely thirty, was going through a difficult patch. His most recent novels had not sold well, and he was short of cash. In desperation, he promised his publisher a Christmas ghost story. He had only six weeks to get the manuscript to the printer, in time to ensure publication before the great day.
The film suggests how the vow was fulfilled, and fits in other aspects of Dickens life along the way. Prominent among them was his relationship and rivalry with Thackeray, author of 'Vanity Fair'. Thackeray's background was privileged, while Dickens's was deprived; and Thackeray constantly displayed his sense of superiority. Harsh words were spoken and for years, even when in close physical contact at London clubs, they studiously ignored one another.
How the feud was brought to an end is contested, but it seems that when Thackeray paid a visit to Dickens's daughter Kate, he remarked: 'It is ridiculous that your father and I should be placed in a position of enmity towards one another'. Kate urged him, 'to say a few words. Just try him, Mt. Thackeray, just try him. My father is more shy of speaking than you are.'
Soon afterwards, at the Athenaeum club, as Dickens passed close to Thackeray, 'without making any sign of recognition', Thackeray broke off his conversation and reached Dickens just as the latter had his foot on the staircase. Dickens looked round, Thackeray spoke a few words along the lines of 'we have been enemies long enough', and held out his hand. They shook hands, and Thackeray returned to his colleagues saying, 'I'm glad I have done this'.
Another Christmas is upon us. The season reminds us that 'God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself'(2 Corinthians 5;19). If there is someone to whom you need to be reconciled, gentle reader, use the opportunity this season of goodwill provides. Then you too will be able to say, 'I'm glad I have done this.' Have a blessed Christmas.


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WWE Network coming to Apple TV, suggests company exec
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Home Entertainment, Videos,
During CES, WWE announced the ambitious WWE Network project, a service that will see live 24/7 programming paired with a vast on-demand content library for $9.99 in what's considered a first-of-its-kind over-the-top service. WWE Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, Michelle Wilson, announced the vast number of hardware partners and devices that will be able to access the Network when it launches on February 24th, and they included iOS devices, Android devices, Roku, Kindle Fire tablets, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Playstation 4. Later this summer Xbox One and Smart TV platforms get added to the list.
This left many wondering if the Apple TV would support the new venture. As I had noted previously here, as well as in an audio hotline on PWInsider, if you own an iOS device or Mac, you'll be able to AirPlay WWE Network content directly to the Apple TV. This is how the UFC Fight Pass supports Apple's set-top box. However, it seems that the WWE Network will, in fact, get a dedicated Apple TV channel.
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Him: A hilarious parody of Spike Jonze "Her" [Video]
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Videos,
Here's an amusing look at what the Spike Jonze movie Her might look like if the genders of the main characters were reversed. When a woman falls in love with her operating system, she thinks she's found the man of her dreams. But it turns out "Him' is no "Her."
"Her" is a touching love story that follows the budding romance between a high-waisted-jeans-loving hipster played by Joaquin Phoenix and a silky-voiced operating system voiced by Scarlett Johansson (think Siri, except actually useful). "Him," on the other hand, proves that you should never, ever trust a charming man with a British accent, because he will probably hurt you, but only after sleeping with you and telling you that you're beautiful.
Video after the break.
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The Simpsons House LEGO set arrives February 1 for $199
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Design, Toys, Videos,
LEGO has announced the very first set in The Simpsons theme, and it looks fantastic. The Simpsons House 71006 is a replica of the home that the family has lived in for over 20 years, complete with six Simpsons LEGO Minifigs (Bart, Homer, Lisa, Marge, Maggie, and neighbor Ned Flanders) and the pink family car. You won't have to wait too long to get your hands on this set, either, as it goes on sale in about 3 weeks time on February 1 for $199. At the same time, LEGO will sell individual Simpsons minifigs to add to your collection for $4 each. Check out a couple more images of the set, along with a video, after the jump.
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Mophie Space Pack increases both battery power and storage of iPhone 5 and 5s
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Apple, Smartphones, CES, CES 2014, Videos,
I've got a lot of love for Mophie and its line of Juice Pack and Powerstation charging devices for smartphones, tablets, and pretty much anything that charges over USB. I've owned them since the original was released for the iPhone 3G way back when. Now, the company is looking to expand into new territory with the Mophie Space Pack. The Space Pack is a battery case for the iPhone that also incorporates built-in storage, allowing users of the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s expand the overall storage capacity of their devices. Available soon in 16GB and 32GB variants, users will be able to store any type of file on the Space Pack, including iTunes content, photos, and videos, all managed through the Mophie Space app. The 16GB model will sell for $149, while the 32GB version will be $179. Both are available for pre-order today, and begin shipping on March 14, 2014.
Check out a video demo of how it works after the break.
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Top 10 Gear Live Videos of 2013
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Features, Handhelds, Home Entertainment, Microsoft, Video Games, Videos,
2013 is set to come to a close in just a few hours, and we are just in time with our annual top 10 list of the most-watched Gear Live video episodes. Over the past year, as expected, there was a bunch of Apple gear that made the list, while the Monster Tuxedo DNA headphones proved popular as well. Other products that made the list include Sonos Playbar, Microsoft's white Xbox One, and a few others.
Oh, and if you wanna be sure to get our new video episodes as they come out in 2013, be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube, in iTunes, or in your RSS reader!
Also, you can check out the top ten videos from 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007 - and when you're done, be sure to check out the top 10 most popular Gear Live stories of 2013 as well!
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Top 10 Gear Live stories of 2013
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Editorial, Features, Handhelds, Mods / Hacks, Movies, Software, Videos,
We've come to the end of another year, and as we wave goodbye to 2013, we figured it was only fitting that we share the most popular stories published on Gear Live this year, as determined by our readers (we've also got the top ten most read stories regardless of publish date, as well as the ten most popular Gear Live videos of 2013!) These are the ten stories that were read the most, and when you consider that fact, it's pretty surprising to see what made the list. Let's kick it off with our most read story of the year:
OS X 10.9 Mavericks Developer Preview 3 now available:
Anticipation for Apple's newest desktop operating system, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, trumped all other news here on Gear Live in 2013!
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SOL Republic Tracks HD review
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Wearables, Features, Product Reviews, Videos,
These days, headphones are a large part of urban fashion, and SOL Republic is hoping to grab a piece of that with its Tracks HD on-ears. The Tracks HD is build to be tough, unique, eye-catching, and great-sounding. They feature the upgraded V10 Sound Engines--a step up from the V8 Engines on the regular Tracks model. They can also be found for an amazing deal on Amazon currently. Are they worth your time, money, and attention? Join us after the break for our full SOL Republic Tracks HD review for the answer as we break it down for you.
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Nest Protect: A sensor-packed smoke / carbon monoxide detector for $129
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smart Home, Videos,
Nest, makers of the massively popular learning thermostat, is getting into the smoke detector game with Protect. The Nest Protect is a sensor-packed smoke and carbon monoxide detector that aims to remove all the annoyances of the "modern" smoke detector, making it more helpful, more pleasing to use, and ultimately, safer. So, how does Nest aim to reach that goal?
Like the Nest Learning Thermostat, Protect is constantly connected to your Wi-Fi network. This allows you to set the device up with your iOS or Android device, and lets you use the Nest app to check things like battery life and other settings, while also receiving push notifications in the event of any emergencies. Even cooler, Nest devices can talk to each other. So, if the Protect senses a fire, it will let all the others know, and they will speak in a female voice alerting you to smoke detected in a particular room. If it senses a rise in carbon monoxide, it can let your Nest Thermostat know to switch off the heat.
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iPhone 5s review
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Features, Handhelds, Product Reviews, Videos,
According to Apple, the iPhone 5s is the most forward thinking smartphone ever created. Of course, being that this is an S-model iPhone launching in a year that ends in an odd number, and that means that we'll find plenty of naysayers who dismiss Apple's flagship smartphone as simple and iterative. It looks just like last year's iPhone 5 on the outside, so what can be so different, right?
Well, being an S-class device, the iPhone 5s follows a now-familiar pattern. The iPhone 3GS in 2009 doubled the speed of the iPhone 3G from the year before and added video recording and basic voice commands. The iPhone 4S brought Siri, 1080p video, and dual-core processing. This year, Apple has highly focused the iPhone 5s on three big changes. The iPhone 5s is the first smartphone to ship with a 64-bit processor, and includes the first 64-bit version of iOS in iOS 7. It's also the first smartphone to ship with a capacitive fingerprint sensor, and includes a greatly improved camera system. Sure, these things may not be important to those who are just fine with their current iPhone (or competing device, for that matter,) but for Apple, these moves are a big deal and set up the future.
But is a phone so focused on a future worth your attention today? Join us for our full iPhone 5s review as we seek out the answer.
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Apple iPhone 5, gold iPhone 5S, blue iPhone 5C shells compared [Video]
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It's widely expected that Apple will take the stage on September 10th to announce its fall smartphone update, including the iPhone 5S and lower-priced iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5S is expected to be available in a new champagne gold color, and we gave you a look at what the gold iPhone 5S should look like. Now, a video has surfaced that shows a black iPhone 5 alongside the rear shell of the white & gold iPhone 5S.
Additionally, a blue iPhone 5C rear casing is also compared, giving us a look at what Apple's iPhone for the budget-minded will look like when it launches next month. All signs are pointing to a September 20th release for Apple's updated fall smartphone line-up.
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The bulk of the comments I made at the colloquium are to be found in two recent papers (McCrosky and Ceplecha, 1970; McCrosky et al., 1971). The following summary is offered in place of a full text.
Most interpretations of all meteor data rely on knowledge of the relationship (luminous efficiency) between mass and luminosity. Discussions of recent experiments made to determine the luminous efficiency are found in papers by Ayers et al. (1970) and Becker and Friichtenicht (1971). Faint meteor phenomena can be understood if the meteoroids are weak, low-density (on = 0.25 g/cm3) "fluff balls" such as can be expected on the basis of Whipple's comet model (Jacchia, 1955; Jacchia et al., 1967). Alternative explanations, not requiring low densities, have been offered. Jones and Kaiser (1966) propose thermal shock of strong, high-density material as a fragmentation mechanism. Allen and Baldwin (1967) and Baldwin and Allen (1968) have reanalyzed Jacchia's data in terms of phenomena observed in the laboratory in simulated reentry experiments. Here, a high-density meteoroid froths and thereafter behaves as a low-density body. They also revise the luminosity law to account for blackbody radiation of refractory material. McCrosky and Ceplecha (1970) show that neither of these alternative explanations can apply to large bodies and, using photographic observations of bright fireballs, they defend Jacchia's original proposal for all meteors.
The mechanism for producing large, low-density meteoroids is unknown. The comet model places limits on the size of the body that can be carried away by comet outgassing. Whipple (1967) suggests that large, weak material might be of asteroidal origin ("half-baked" asteroids) and perhaps closely related to, or equivalent to, carbonaceous chondrites. However, Ceplecha (1968) shows that among the small bodies there exist at least two classes, A and C, distinguishable from the observations. Class C is apparently of lower density. Class A might be similar to carbonaceous chondrites (McCrosky and Ceplecha, 1970). Members of both classes are clearly associated with comets through comet-meteor shower associations. Cook (1970) expands Ceplecha's analysis and finds evidence that class A material comes from old comets or comet interiors whereas class C is the material from the outer shell.
The analysis of the in-flight photographic data of the recovered meteorite, Lost City, by McCrosky et al. (1971) points out the possibility of the substantial errors in previous density determinations if bodies of the flattened shape of Lost City are common. It is not reasonable, however, to use this argument to explain every case of fireballs that seem to have structures or densities unlike meteorites.
The most accurate and/or most comprehensive list of orbits for photographic meteors are presented in the following papers: for faint meteors, papers by Jacchia and Whipple (1961), Hawkins and Southworth (1961), and McCrosky and Posen (1961); for orbits of meteors of intermediate brightness, Whipple (1954); and for fireballs, McCrosky (1968). However, the reader should also see Kresák (1970) for discussion of possible important observa. tional biases in these data. The half dozen cases known to be high-density material (asteroidal) or with flight characteristics thought to be appropriate for such material are given, with references, in McCrosky et al. (1971).
The problem of producing Earth-crossing orbits for asteroidal material is left to another speaker. The question of whether such material is evident among photographic meteors has most recently been extensively discussed by Kresâk (1969). Convincing arguments are used to divide the meteors into pure cometary (II) and cometary plus asteroidal (I) groups. Kresåk proposes certain evolutionary tracks (due to Jupiter perturbation, collision, or radiation pressure) from asteroidal orbits to Earth-crossing orbits and investigates group I meteors for statistically significant subgroups compatible with this evolution. A number of unexpected and unexplained relationships emerge but none can be immediately applied as a criterion for asteroidal origin. Either it is not yet possible to formulate the problem sufficiently well or the group I orbits are heavily contaminated by material of cometary origin.
Allen, H. J., and Baldwin, B. S., Jr. 1967, Frothing as an Explanation of the Acceleration
Jacchia, L. G., Verniani, F., and Briggs, R. E. 1967, An Analysis of the Atmospheric
KENKNIGHT: If you were to heat the outside layer of a meteorite, would it not tend to break up at lower stresses? Furthermore, are not the remnants we test in the lab anomalously strong because they have endured the atmospheric entry forces?
McCROSKY: Thermal inertia and ablation govern the heating of a meteorite. The characteristic depth of heating—the depth at which the temperature decreases by 1/e—is a few millimeters. This temperature gradient does induce a tensile stress in the center of the body, but it cannot cause the breakup of large bodies.
As to your second question, I agree entirely that the atmosphere introduces a selection effect. However, the degree of atmospheric crushing required to produce the anomalous deceleration in meteors is, I think, unreasonable. In many cases the body must be broken into hundreds or thousands of fragments high in the atmosphere.


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Look for These Key Factors Before Buying a "Cheap" Stock
Over the last few days, I've been sharing essays from Bonner Private Portfolio editor Chris Mayer, who will join me at the Legends of Finance Summit next Thursday.
The reason is simple: Chris is one of the best value investors on the planet. And he has one of the best track records in our business.
Using his proprietary investment strategy, Chris outperformed the S&P 500… legendary investors like Carl Icahn, John Paulson, and David Einhorn… and even Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway for 10 years straight.
So I recently sat down with Chris to learn more about the strategy he uses to finds winners again and again.
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Nick Giambruno: Chris, thanks for joining me today.
Chris Mayer: My pleasure.
Nick Giambruno: I think we have similar investing strategies, albeit with a different twist.
My advisory Crisis Investing is all about buying quality companies in severely beaten up markets. I look for situations where everyone else has thrown in the towel – where the sellers are begging for a buyer.
Many of the world's greatest investors made their fortunes this way, but anyone can do it. You don't need to be rich or well-connected. You don't even need to travel to do it.
In fact, if you have a regular brokerage account – and the courage to buy when others are fearful – you're all set. The courage part is key. You can't be a successful crisis investor if you're not willing to go against the crowd.
How does this compare to your investment philosophy and asset allocation strategy in Bonner Private Portfolio?
Chris Mayer: Nick, my approach is similar.
We're both trying to profit from temporary distortions in the marketplace. We're both taking advantage of the prices fear generates.
This is hard for most people to understand. They prefer to buy a stock when the news is good, when they read positive comments about a stock in the press, etc.
But it's very hard to earn market-beating returns that way. Because that optimism comes at a price.
You and I like to play where there is some fear, because we get great prices. And great prices seed great returns.
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Nick Giambruno: That's right, Chris. When there's a crisis, most people only see danger. But danger often masks the best opportunities…
Crises distort the market. And these distortions often allow you to buy a dollar's worth of assets for a dime or less. The key is to capitalize on that.
Chris Mayer: However, I focus on the companies, not so much where they are. That's where we differ.
For example, in January 2017, I recommended Rolls-Royce in the UK. There was a lot of bad news about a big loss, a dividend cut and so on.
The market reacted badly and the stock plunged. But the loss was due to an accounting change. The core underlying business is actually a gem.
That stock is up 60% in less than year – and that's a blue-chip asset, not a penny stock!
Nick Giambruno: That's impressive. So how do you select individual stocks?
Chris Mayer: I have a system I sum up with the acronym CODE.
C is for cheap. We want a great price.
O is for owner-operator. We want to invest with people who have skin in the game.
D is for disclosures. We want businesses that make adequate disclosures with no red flags.
E is for excellent financial condition. We don't want companies with a lot of debt.
These four factors work well together and make a great screen. It's hard to find stocks that meet all four tests.
I know you have an entirely different set of things you look for, even though our overall approach is similar.
Nick Giambruno: You're right. But before I get into my approach, let's face up to a hard question that I often get, and I'm sure you do, too: How can you know the exact best time to buy? How can you be sure you're at the moment of maximum pessimism?
The hard answer is: you can't. At least not until after the fact. You'll never recognize the exact bottom, except through the rearview mirror.
But you can recognize the signs that a market is near a bottom. That's good enough to make you a lot of money.
With that in mind, here are some of the things I look for in crisis investments…
Negative investor sentiment/hated markets. Mass media is a big help here. A hot market – anything the financial media has fallen in love with – is exactly what I don't want.
Instead, look for bad news about a market on the front page of the newspaper. The media is flashing a signal that most investors have thrown in the towel. And that's when I like to buy.
Beaten-up markets. When a market falls to a low not seen in a decade or more, it's worth a closer look.
Stocks. Are shares in great companies dropping almost as much as shares in junk companies? This is key. In a crisis, all stocks plunge – both good and bad. Extreme negativity can compress the prices of quality companies like a coiled spring.
I want to pay next to nothing for sound, productive, and well-run businesses that are earning money and paying dividends.
Dividends. I think dividends are the single best indicator of true value. Reported earnings can be unreliable. The right fictions can too easily pump them up. Accounting rules and fact-stretching can distort financial statements. But a dividend payment is cash in your pocket… and you can't fake that.
Of course I analyze earnings, book value, and other reported market figures. But I pay special attention to dividends and their sustainability.
Chris, how do you determine the ideal entry point for an investment?
Chris Mayer: Well, as you said, it is a hard question.
I always love to see insiders buying stock. They know the company better than anyone. And when they come out of pocket to buy shares, you know they like what they see.
That's probably my favorite indicator that now is a good time to buy.
I also like when a company announces the sale of a division. It may mean the company is about to get a cash windfall and get rid of a problem at the same time. The market can be slow to react to this.
But a lot of times the discount we're getting is wide enough, it doesn't much matter if we hit the exact bottom.
Nick Giambruno: Shifting gears a little bit, let's talk about mean reversion. It's a common theme in both of our strategies.
It's based on the fact that nothing goes up forever. Sooner or later, even the mightiest bull markets get old and overvalued. Eventually, "gravity" causes the market's momentum to slow, and then reverse.
When the market "reverts to the mean," stocks plummet.
Every investor who lived through the 1987 market crash, Russia's 1998 default, the Nasdaq decline of 2000-2002, or the mortgage meltdown of 2008 knows this. Every five to 10 years, something goes horribly wrong in the market.
But just like stocks don't go up forever, they don't go down forever, either.
Eventually, every bear market forms a bottom. The last person left to sell actually sells. A market sinks to such an amazing level of value that investors pile in and send share prices higher. And extreme bear markets turn into extreme bull markets. It's a never-ending cycle.
Chris, how does mean reversion play into your strategy?
Chris Mayer: Yeah, you're right. Markets overshoot. And undershoot. Thank goodness they do, or people like us would have nothing to do.
I'm careful about mean reversion, though. Just because a stock trades well below its average valuation doesn't mean it's cheap. The business might have changed for the worse.
Look at retailers. Lots of people lost a lot of money betting on mean reversions that never came. Amazon changed the landscape in retailing forever.
Nonetheless, when I find an asset that trades well outside its "normal" range, that gets me interested.
Sometimes whole sectors just fall out of favor for a while for whatever reason. And you can make a lot money playing the rebound.
Nick Giambruno: I agree. Thanks for your time today, Chris.
Chris Mayer: Thank you, Nick.
Nick Giambruno's Note: On February 8 at 8 p.m. ET, Chris and I are joining Casey Research founder Doug Casey and Bonner & Partners chairman Bill Bonner for the first-ever Legends of Finance Summit.
During this historic free event, we'll have a lot more to say about our strategies – how they're similar, how they're not, and some of the best ways to play both of them right now. Be sure to reserve your spot right here.
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"At times I could feel the music vibrating in my heart, and lungs and all the cells in my body --invigorating, exciting, and even a little freeing at times, while at others disconcerting, as if bits of old brittleness were being chipped off from hidden spaces in my psyche."
By Dar Dowling , Contributor
February 10, 2013
One Saturday night a few months ago, I immersed myself in a really delicious gong bath -- and no, there's no water involved. It's all about bathing in gong music. Now, if you've read my post on therapeutic yoga, you probably already know that I am very much the "reluctant yogi." So its not all that surprising that when some friends at Integral Yoga suggested I come along to the gong bath being given by Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux that I rolled my eyes, smiled a little and said no. Yet eventually, with some perfunctory prodding, I gave in.
Once there, I was desperately looking for a spot by the door just in case I wanted to sneak out. And just when I was about to claim a spot my friend Laksmi intervened with her yogic ways, and I somehow ended up on a mat nowhere near the door, surrounded by friends in a room filled with an excited air of anticipation. In the front of the room gongs, big and small, all handcrafted by master craftsmen chanting mantras while they worked, had been set up by Don and his associates, who were just about ready to start.
After the briefest of talks, the lights were dimmed, everyone settled in, lying down on mats, covering themselves up with blankets and getting quiet, and I settled down too, minus the blanket, waiting to see what this gong bath was all about. While clearly there's no water involved, in some ways it really did feel like a warm luxurious bath, as waves upon waves of oceanic-like gong music and the accompanying gong energy washed over my skin.
At times I could feel the music vibrating in my heart, and lungs and all the cells in my body --invigorating, exciting, and even a little freeing at times, while at others disconcerting, as if bits of old brittleness were being chipped off from hidden spaces in my psyche. An hour passed, and I hardily noticed, feeling energized and rested when the lights came on.
Now, NYC is a big city, but in some ways it's a very small town too, and after the gong bath I realized that Don actually lives on my block. So during the Hurricane Sandy blackout I wasn't all that surprised when we bumped into each other, but this time he agreed to have a chat with me about -- you guessed it -- gonging... once the lights came on.
Don actually began his spiritual quest with yoga and meditation in 1952 and in 1969 became one of the five original Kundalini Yoga Teachers trained by Yogi Bhajan. What's also significant about that year is that it's the year he fell in love with the gong. Relaxing in corpse pose after a yoga set, while the gong was being played, Don found himself floating up to the ceiling, looking down at himself, realizing then and there what a powerful tool the gong could be for "helping people."
That began an odyssey for him of learning the strokes needed to actually play the gong. Back then, unlike today, when there are "gong babies," as Don calls them, all around the world, playing and teaching, there was no one to teach him, so he had to figure it out for himself -- and that's exactly what he did.
That was 40 years ago, and after all these years of playing, Don says, "We try to master the gong, but it masters us." Why? The answer is simple: The gong actually takes away the player's ego, having its own creative force, forged in the hammer strokes and chants used to create it, ensuring that no two gongs are alike.
Everyone at the gong bath seemed to have their own "personal" experience, whether emotional, physical or spiritual. Some said they felt energized and rested, like they had a "really great night's sleep," while others reported feeling "blissed or traced out" or having a cathartic moment. Still others saw lights and colors behind their eyes, and one lucky friend reported having a "waking dream." According to Don, this isn't all that unusual: "We all live in our own universe, and the gong brings out what you need."
These days, when so many of us are stressed out, sleep-deprived, anxious and maybe even overwhelmed by the noise of the city, a gong bath can be used to relax, de-stress and get some rest. Some individuals use gong music instead of a pick-me-up nap or during situations where they need a little, or a lot, of soothing, including while in the dentist chair or during childbirth.
Since picking up the gong, Don has trained gong babies all over the world, and this winter the Integral Yoga Institute in NYC, along with their usual yoga classes, workshops and special programs, will be a little bit like "gong central," hosting a series of gong events and even a gong yoga teacher training starting in the New Year.
The gong fest starts off with a gong bath on Dec. 12, followed by other events, including a special all-night gong puja, the first one in the U.S., on Dec. 21. This all-nighter is a little bit like a gong pajama party, and just in case you think you will miss your sleep, don't worry: According to Don, the 450 minutes of continuous gong sound immersion you'll get at the puja equals 7.5 hours of deep and relaxing sleep.
Since it's being held on Dec. 21, I had to ask whether or not we would be gonging and chanting in "Armageddon" or "the end of days" so many people are talking about with the ending of the Mayan Calendar. Don's answer was simply no. He's convinced, as so many others are, that it's a time of new beginnings. That's it, and frankly that's enough for me, especially if there's some gonging involved.
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The expectation that the Federal Reserve will raise short-term interest rates this week has been bandied about for weeks, if not months, but financial market behavior last week was anything but old news.
Oil prices plunged, the high-yield bond market unraveled, and stocks registered their worst performance in four months. All of it felt like a prelude to Wednesday, when the Fed will almost certainly raise interest rates for the first time in nine years.1
"The withdrawal of Fed policy creates these hissy fits," Peter Boockvar, chief market analyst at The Lindsey Group, told Barron's. "It's pretty clear everyone expects it to happen, and the decision comes with so much baggage."
Some traders believe a rate increase is an important milestone on the long road back from the financial crisis and toward markets less dependent on central banks.
But others say the expected move is likely to usher in an era of instability.
"Many investors in the market have never experienced a rising rate environment, which only increases the chance for volatility to pick up next year," Thomas Roth of Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA) told the Wall Street Journal.2
Despite the expected volatility, many investors have been aiming to align their portfolios with sectors that could perform well in a higher-rate environment.
Bank equities have long been viewed as an obvious beneficiary, such as those stocks comprising the Rising Interest Rates motif.
In the past 12 months, the motif has gained 8.4%. In that same time, the S&P 500 has increased 0.5%.
But earlier this week, the Journal suggested other winners, at least in the near term: asset managers and online brokers.3
Take for instance Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE:SCHW), which has a 16.6% weighting in the Rising Interest Rates motif. According to the Journal, the investment firm has diversified its business well beyond just trading commissions. Through the first three quarters of the year, some $1.8 billion, or 39%, of Schwab's total revenue came from net interest revenue — the difference between interest earned on assets and interest paid out on deposits.
If short-term rates were higher (as they could be after Wednesday), that figure would be higher. Schwab estimates that the Fed increasing rates by one percentage point would translate to a 37% increase in net interest revenue, the Journal said.
Rising rates also could have material effects on the $2.7 trillion money-market-fund industry and its prominent players—Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM), Schwab, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS), among others. With yields near zero, asset managers have been forced to waive fees that otherwise would have eaten into investors' principal, the Journal explained. (Shares of JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs have a combined 23.2% weighting in the Too Big to Fail motif, which is down 2.1% in the past 12 months).
Schwab, for instance, says fee waivers for money-market funds cost it $166 million in the third quarter. That's a large amount, particularly compared with its $376 million in net income for the same period.
The Fed eventually raising short-term rates by one percentage point – they're likely only planning a quarter-point hike on Wednesday — would likely remove the need for such waivers, according to Schwab.
Economists surveyed by the Journal don't see the Fed's benchmark short-term rate rising above 1% until December 2016, which could come even slower if the economic recovery stalls or become more sluggish.
On the other hand, practically nobody thinks the wait for a further hike will take anywhere near as long as this one has taken.
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- Avi Salzman, "Stocks Drop 3.8% in Overture to Fed Meeting," barrons.com, Dec. 12, 2015.
- Dan Strumpf, Sauma Vaishampayan, and Min Zeng, "Ahead of the Fed: Tectonic Shifts in Bonds, Oil and the Dollar," wsj.com, Dec. 13, 2015.
- Steven Russolillo, "A Fed Move Would Create Some Winners," wsj.com, Dec. 13, 2015.