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Rome, 26.06.02
Most reverend Fr. Prospero Grech
Collegio Sta Monica
Re: Answer of Vassula Rydén to letter of Father Prospero Grech written on behalf of H.E. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, dated 4th April 2002.
Dear Fr. Prospero Grech,
First of all, I wish to thank you for granting me the opportunity of responding to the questions you have to my writings and my activity, expressed most respectfully in your letter of 4th April 2002, and that reiterate the points of critique contained in the "Notification" of 1995.
I am aware of the task and responsibility assigned to your most holy congregation of "trying the spirits" (1. Jn 4:1). I have somewhat realized, during these years, the complexity of this task of discernment and how delicate it is, as I myself have met along my way many people who approached me claiming they had divine experiences as well, which they wanted to mingle with mine. For prudence and for reasons of responsibility I have made it a principle not to notice any of them. Therefore, I do appreciate the importance of your work of protecting the faithful from any harm and keeping the faith pure from unauthentic experiences, but equally to safeguard the true charisms that could benefit the church.
I am also grateful to you that you are giving me the opportunity to clarify and shed light on certain expressions that might appear unclear as they are written in imagery and poetic or symbolic style. I am equally aware that my speaking to Catholic Christians though being Greek Orthodox is unusual, but rather than seeing it as disorder, I humbly desire this to be my small contribution to the healing of the dissentions between Christian brethren. And so, I will respond the best I can to the questions you have deigned to present to me in complete honesty and lucidity, assured equally of your generosity, good will and comprehension towards my limitations in expressing the full panorama contained in the 12 volumes of the books entitled True Life in God (TLIG).
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Indonesia Furniture Handicraft Wholesale Marketplace
Indonesian Furnitures and Handicraft have the excellence of complexion and characteristic that can't be found on other countries. Moreover, the strength and uniqueness of these Indonesian original products are eco-friendly (ecolabel) certified . There are three basic concepts underlying the campaign of Green Furniture of Indonesia, namely the pro-environment, pro-people, and legal. This means that Indonesian furniture handicrafts are produced by considering environmental elements, enhance economic prosperity of community around the forests, and the raw materials and wood of the furniture handicrafts production are legally acquired and not from illegal logging.
In the international trade and marketplace of furniture, environmental issues and requirements have become an absolute requirement to be met. Many European and American even considering Ecolabeling certification as a "fixed price" for furniture handicrafts coming into the countries.
Indonesia is one of the countries who also implement the policy, although the percentage is still not great. But awareness of the importance of environmentally friendly certification is increasingly becoming an important requirement. Especially with the growth of many furniture handicraft wholesale marketplace in Indonesia.
Moreover, crafting furniture in Indonesia is very diverse because of the influence of its diverse culture. There are Java's furniture handicraft which is famous for its carvings of Java, Balinese, Sumatra, the Dayaks, or even Papua. And all were made with the best Indonesian wood, handmade, for customer satisfaction.
This diversity is also the cause of the growth of many furniture handicrafts wholesale marketplace in Indonesia, spread across the archipelago.
Unlike similar products from Vietnam, Burma, and China which are generally machine-made, Indonesian furniture handicrafts are handmade. This advantage is what should be the strong branding in the international furniture handicraft marketplace. More information about Indonesia Furniture Handicrafts Wholesale Marketplace can be found at http://outofindonesia.com/ From the bed, closet, room chair to the frame. It's Indonesian products and we're proud of it.
Tags: China, discover, handicraf kampung naga, indonesia, It Indonesian, uniqueness

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I have to admit that I'm not a political person. I neither follow politics nor do I care to. I have limited interest mostly because I do not trust the people that come forward to run for office, I do not trust the electoral process and I cannot compel myself to vote for someone I know does not have my interests at heart. I've been proudly apolitical for years listing my political leanings as "trying to live as best I can and find my happiness with whatever government is in power.
However, none of this is a good thing. My thinking is skewed and it's actually quite bad. The role God sees for us in a political system is not just to turn away, close our eyes and pretend injustice and corruption aren't happening. Even if we can afford to focus on the things of God and leave the things of Caesar to Caesar (Matthew 22:21), we are called to love one another, and there are those more vulnerable who are more affected by poor leadership and so for their sakes, we are compelled to care. Besides, even if we are not feeling the pinch of government oppression yet and so can ignore it, one day we will and then it will be our problem in a dramatic way.
It is not enough for us to ignore the political situation and keep living in a non-political bubble. We need to pray for our country and leaders if we want to live a peaceful life filled with progress. We cannot distance ourselves from what's going on where we live no matter how disillusioned we are with everything happening around us. This doesn't mean we should get into politics and fight the government (unless we are called to do this). So what does it all mean? How do we change things in our country when we see things going awry. How do we mix our God with our politics.
God is great and God is faithful. It is our DUTY to pray for our leaders everyday. Instead of daily abusing and condemning we should profess change, hope and goodness of the type that comes from God our father in Heaven. We should be PRAYING for our country and it's leaders, PRAYING for the changes we want to see, PRAYING for the rise of good leaders, PRAYING to see what we should during elections, PRAYING for our leaders at ALL levels.
No matter how hopeless and far-gone the situation in the country seems, we should pray for our government and leaders to rule well so it will be well for everyone in the country. This is how God wants us to live.
1 Timothy 2:1 (MSG)
The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. This is the way our Savior God wants us to live.


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Every house is different, but there are some common elements every homeowner can include on a regular maintenance list:
- Check the grading and drainage around the foundation
- Seal driveway and walkway cracks
- Check fencing and gates
- Check and trim trees near the house
- Check for deteriorating/damaged siding
- Check for loose, damaged, or missing roofing and flashings
- Clean all gutters and leaders
- Check weather-stripping and seals on all windows and doors
- Insulate water lines that are subject to freezing
- Check condition of the water heater
- Check ventilation openings for nests, blockage
While this list is not comprehensive, it's a good start to identifying some potential trouble spots in any home. Remember, these tips are only general guidelines. Since each situation is different, contact a professional if you have questions about a specific issue. More home safety and maintenance information is available online at housemaster.com.


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Can the Avs stay healthy and compete in the ultra-tough Western Conference?
Duchene to lead by example? Last season, the Colorado Avalanche started the season on fire, only to fall flat on their face and stumble mightily the rest of the way. Some trades, namely the deal sending Chris Stewart and Kevin Shattenkirk to St. Louis for Erik Johnson and Jay McClement, has been criticized widely. Will it pay off?
This year, the Avalanche are in a weak division, and may be able to sneak into the playoffs if they can beat up on Calgary, Edmonton and Minnesota. Matt Duchene and Paul Stastny must step up and lead the team's offense.
On defence, the Avs will rely heavily on Erik Johnson and hope he evolves into the defender many think he can be. There are some new faces in goal as well. Simyeon Varlamov and Jean-Sebastien Giguere will ensure some more consistent goaltending this year—hopefully.
From a fantasy perspective, the Avalanche have a cornucopia of forwards to choose from, and some question marks on defense. There are plenty of sleepers and breakout players, but also plenty of potential misses.
Brandon Yip and Peter Mueller could be influential players this year, or make little to no impact. Due to youth and lack of depth on defense, when all is said and done, the Avs will probably be on the outside looking in.
Colorado has seen a lot of turnover this off-season. They have a lot of youth and a lot of positions up for grabs.
Matt Duchene
The youngster uses speed and skill to challenge opposing defenders. Duchene should increase his point totals from last year based on his own evolution and a better supporting cast. 70 points should be a breeze this year.
Paul Stastny
Stastny's progress has stalled a bit after a few tremendous years to begin his career. Still, the talent is there. With a better supporting cast, Stastny should regain his form. Having a scoring winger will definitely help his odds. Expect 70+ points if he can avoid injury.
Stastny's progress has stalled a bit after a few tremendous years to begin his career. Still, the talent is there. With a better supporting cast, Stastny should regain his form. Having a scoring winger will definitely help his odds. Expect 70+ points if he can avoid injury.
Milan Hejduk
The slick Czech still has some moves left, but he isn't the player he once was. 25 goals and 50 points are well within reach. One of the few veterans up front, he'll be leaned on to contribute as much as possible.
The slick Czech still has some moves left, but he isn't the player he once was. 25 goals and 50 points are well within reach. One of the few veterans up front, he'll be leaned on to contribute as much as possible.
TJ Galiardi
Galiardi's season was ended prematurely due to injury. A pesky player with a surprising amount of offensive ability, he can put up points in various situations and uses his speed to his advantage.
The Vancouver native is a late bloomer, but has really demonstrated his ability in the past two seasons. His 27 goals last year may be an indication of things to come, especially with some spots on the wing available next to Matt Duchene and Paul Stastny. Another 25 goals and 45 points are very possible.
Joakim Lindstrom
Lindstrom made an impact with Phoenix in the past and is looking to do the same in Colorado. With so much youth on their roster, spots are up for grabs. If Lindstrom acquits himself well, his skill will be made evident.
Ryan O'Reilly
Ryan O'Reilly
The versatile forward has traditionally centered the third line behind Duchene and Stastny. New arrivals may push him to the wing, which should only do good things for his productivity. The 20 year old has a lot more to show.
Gabriel Landeskog
The rookie Landeskog made a big splash in the OHL last season and was the number two selection in the NHL entry draft. He is a skilled and versatile player who appears mature beyond his years. If he makes the team, he'll play with a good center and could score immediately.
Erik Johnson
The former #1 overall pick never really hit his stride in St. Louis. Injuries derailed him, but he still shows potential to be the dominant player the Blues thought they drafted. Upon arrival in Colorado, Johnson played well. He will be under the microscope due to the assets used to acquire him, but also because he's by far the best defender given the loss of John Michael Liles in the off-season. Anything less than 50 points would be a disappointment.
Stefan Elliott
The reigning WHL Defenseman of the year has some serious talent. Given the lack of offensive flair on the Avs back end right now, Elliott appears first in line to fill that void. 30 points are a possibility, but him earning that role is not a guarantee.
Simyeon Varlamov
The young Russian will look to earn and keep the starting role over JS Giguere this season. Varlamov has what it takes to be a starter but he has yet to put it all together on a consistent basis. Expect some bi-polar play to continue
Prediction - 17 Wins
JS Giguere
Prediction - 17 Wins
JS Giguere
The former Conn Smythe winner can be solid, but has spent too many years playing for mediocre teams recently. With less pressure on him in Colorado, Jiggy may thrive.
Prediction - 21 wins
Prediction - 21 wins
Matt Duchene
The youngster has speed to burn, a great shot, good vision and strong leadership. Likely the number one centre this year for the rebounding Avs, he is a lock for 70 points. Optimisticly, he could surpass 80 points and approach the elite pivots in the NHL.
If you're in a keeper league, grabbing Duchene early is a no brainer, as he's only 20 years old and one of the best young players in the league.
LW - Gabriel Landeskog
Colorado selected Landeskog second overall after the Oilers selected Ryan Nugent-Hopkins this year. Landeskog appears ready. The Swede has all the size and skill necessary to land an NHL job as early as this year, and his potential is great.
If he lands on one of the top two lines and plays alongside Duchene or Stastny, he should produce well.
Johnson had 10 points in 22 games after joining the Avalanche. With a training camp and better supporting cast this year, Johnson could evolve into a true #1 defenseman. Johnson can play in all situations and should be able to tally over 50 points this year.
Boasting a powerful shot, strong hockey sense and a 6'4" 236 pound frame, Johnson just needs to put it together. If he's available around other 40-50 point defensemen, make sure you draft him before someone else does.
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There are many beautiful places around the world that we all know of and would love to visit at one point or another during our lives. These places almost always have one or more famous buildings as their centrepiece. But, what about once beautiful buildings and locations that have been abandoned to time? Where are those places and why did the people leave? The related photographs are of a small idyllic village overlooking a serene lake. The villagers would have awoken every morning with magnificent views and fresh air, with the children running around and playing.This would have been the perfect lifestyle for many of us. It's not very clear why the people decided to leave, but it must have been for a very good reason. Where do you think this place is and why do you think the people left?
This village is situated within Karelia, an area of North West Russia, on the border with Finland. Abandoned villages such as this are unfortunately increasingly common place. Historically Russia's (Then known as the Soviet Union) agricultural lands were divided into sections, each necessitating the development of associated villages. They were thriving communities, with a variety of grain fields and cattle. In the 1960's onward, the villages saw a rapid downward trend whereby farming was no longer seemed to be a viable option. Many of the youth would leave the villages to seek employment elsewhere, resulting in the farms being abandoned and the machinery left to rust. The Government of the day also played a critical role. It was quite common for villages to be deemed unproductive and subsequently have government support and assistance cut off or denied. It is believed that there are currently over 36 000 similar villages with less than 10 inhabitants comprising mainly of the elderly. A sad but perhaps necessary result of "progress"?


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Friday, October 31, 2014
And A Very Happy Amateur Night.
Either way, everyone have a kickass time. As I'm obligated to repeat: please don't try to break into my apartment.
And if you still need a current costume, sexy ebola nurse oughta suffice:
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Once Again, Out-Of-Context Thank-You Notes I've Recently Written To Casting Directors.
• If a vegan does CrossFit, which do they talk about first?
• One time, a woman posed without a fake mustache, and she was thrown off of Facebook. I wouldn't risk it.
• I wonder how many times Chris Brown has been told to wait in the car.
• I told my niece, "Let's play who can stop talking forever. Please win."
• Sure, I had a black eye, but you should have seen the other guy. He was huge and really good at punching.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
The Seventh Great Movie Of The Year.
Shaquille O'Neal shooting a free throw with a grenade. I threw up in my mouth just typing that.
But if you want to see a great sorta-super hero movie, the new flick Birdman is out and I really liked it. It's a total testosterone-fest – with really well fleshed-out characters and several terrific performances, along with a very enjoyable technical gimmick.
The film is essentially about a washed-up Hollywood actor (perfectly casted Michael Keaton) who's trying to revive his career by directing and starring in a Broadway play. It's really interesting to see the levels of acting that take place within the film — the difference between movie acting and stage acting. That's one of many good layers within this film, which is incredibly worth seeing.
Michael Keaton will get an Oscar nomination. It's really good. See it.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Two For Two.
I kinda had something to do with it, after drilling him in the mouth with a baseball on Sunday. He took it pretty damn well.
The same can be said for his sister, who you might recall lost a tooth during a tickle fight with me:
Monday, October 27, 2014
Allow Myself To Introduce Myself.
And today is kicking off incredibly fruitful, as I'm being interviewed at 7 a.m. for a podcast. The topic is my blog, and I do love to riff about it.
I'll post when the show is available, but in the meantime, just imagine me, tripping over my own tongue this early as I botch a Q&A, and you'll have an inkling.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
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Friday, October 24, 2014
Early And Often.
And here in LA, vote the shit out of Bobby Shriver, who placed the ad in the LA Times this week, about bringing more filming back to LA. He's one more Kennedy who gets it, and I like it.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
I'm A Cutter.
Nonetheless, I spent last night doing more editing on a short that I wrote, and I'm really happy with how it's turning out.
Pardon my lack of humility when I say: festivals, start your boners.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
My 2100th Entry.
I've had the pleasure of saying what's on my mind for a ridiculous amount of entries. And on this milestone, as per tradition, I chose my favorite five posts of the last 100:
Road Hard: The Wrap Party. There's nothing than chasing a movie shoot with fortified wine. Black out with me here.
And It Ain't The Exhaustion Talking. I get a little wussy when I haven't slept. Snuggle with me here.
What I Think Every Dude Should Know. Educating the latest dudes who turn pro, one bar mitzvah at a time. Grow a pair here.
Eight Guys Eat Their Way Through Wisconsin: An iPhone™ Photo Gallery. I don't need pictures to remind me of this weekend; the gut I can't get rid of is memory enough. Road trip with Fatso here.
Here's To My Friend. As I wrote this on the flight back from Boston, I wondered if I should even post it. I had no idea if it would resonate with anyone. It turned out to be one of the most popular entries I've ever written. Man-hug here.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
The Best New Show On TV.
And then my new bride and I would watch some real TV – really amazing TV. "Marry Me" is the best new show on television. It's so well written, so crammed full of jokes, so well cast with great characters played by hilarious actors that it'll be off the air in about half a season. Because people wanna watch garbage. Reality shows.
It's on tonight. You'll see from the opening scene what I mean. It's really good. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Weekend Slideshow.
well, once every four years), I had the kickass celebrity sighting of Mel Brooks at Porta Via in Beverly Hills.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
The Ultimate Definition Of "F-You Money":
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Friday, October 17, 2014
Yeah – What She Said.
But my friend Ted Melfi needs no help. He wrote and directed a new movie starring Bill Murray, and this is the week it's getting a wide release.
It's been interesting texting with Ted all week. I thought this would be the greatest moment of his life – launching his first huge film – but he's actually as worried as any filmmaker no matter what the project.
Probably because producer Harvey Weinstein has been putting the pressure on, making it clear that the first weekend a film opens is everything. I thought I was rooting for Ted before, but now I'm obsessed, checking box office numbers more than him.
Well, St. Vincent actually opened last weekend, in a handful of theaters, and it wound up grossing more than any other film per theater. Like, way more.
Ted forwarded me Ellen's tweet the other day, and it can't hurt that she has 33 million followers on Twitter. Everybody, fingers crossed.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Help You Help You.
I downloaded Waze a couple years ago, but it was only recently that I began using it and fell in love. This seems to be the prevailing pattern among all users: skepticism, then curiosity, then infatuation.
I understand the hesitation. The interface is a bit of mess until you adjust the settings. The logo is kinda spermy. You think traffic is shit no matter what. How could this possibly help?
It helps like you can't imagine. Waze is crowd sourced, so it's constantly evolving, getting you where you're going faster, often providing a different route every time. I love that. Its shortcuts take you through cool neighborhoods you've never seen before. It gamifies your drive. You can select from a variety of voices, including Ichabod Crane and actor Terry Crews. Another plus (but in retrospect a negative): I found out that the way I've driven home off the 405 Freeway ten-thousand times was longer than it had to be. I'll kick my own ass, thanks.
And talk about intuitive. You might ask yourself why, if I needed to continue on Beethoven, it took me out of my way for one block:
Oh, and notice the icon on the lower left? Waze encourages you to report cops, so that fellow users can avoid tickets. Suck it, pigs.
Google knew the value of Waze – it paid $1.3 billion dollars for it. But you can download it for free. And the more of us who get on it and use it, the more accurate the navigation and real time driving conditions get reported, the sooner traffic will ease everywhere. You are a hero.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Come On Out To The Coast. We'll Get Together, Have A Few Laughs.
Actually, it doesn't really hold true for my town – Los Angeles – because I can't emphasize enough how amazingly supportive the people are. Case in point: my friend Aina was in a play Saturday night, and we packed the house to see her really nail a challenging role.
LA is the best. Seriously, come out and we'll take care of you. Even you, pieces of shit.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Visual Aids For Your Monday Morning.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
That Was No Earthquake, Japan.
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Friday, October 10, 2014
It's Friday, Bitches.
I pretty much have him beat, anyway. Out tonight in Hollywood, casting workshop tomorrow, followed by seeing my friend Aina in a play, then dinner out for her birthday.
In the meantime, will everyone go see Gone Girl, because the spoiler gag rule is expiring and I'd like to discuss the damn film with you? Okay? Okay.
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Thursday, October 9, 2014
Bill & Ted.
My friend Ted Melfi's film St. Vincent had its New York premiere Tuesday night, and I talked to Ted about it yesterday. In interviews, Bill Murray said he's still asking Ted to make a change in the film before it opens tomorrow, and Ted told me "Yeah, it's one music cue that would cost $150,000 to undo at this point!" So it ain't happening. Doubt it'll affect the Oscar nomination you're gonna get Bill, Ted.
Above is a post-premiere Q&A with Ted and the films' stars. It was just a few years ago that Ted and I were doing the same for the featurette I wrote and starred in and Ted directed. Showbiz is the best.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Gone Grit.
Ben Affleck? Not so much. When David Fincher, director of Gone Girl (and who has become the best director in Hollywood) wanted Ben to wear a Yankee cap in a crucial scene. But Ben, super Boston fan, refused. He told the New York Times:
"I said, 'David, I love you, I would do anything for you, but I will not wear a Yankees hat. I just can't. I can't wear it because it's going to become a thing, David. I will never hear the end of it. I can't do it.' And I couldn't put it on my head."
So he wore a Mets cap. Not very ballsy.
On the other hand, it reminded me of an article I read in New York Magazine, about Jack Nicholson in The Departed:
Jack's sadistic Irish Southie is so evil that he wears a Yankees hat on the streets of Boston. "First of all, they wanted me to wear a Red Sox hat," he grumbles, "but I said, all things being equal, I don't want to. "My Yanks, they came before the ¬Lakers, of course," says the Jersey native. "But Kristen [Dalton], my inamorata in the picture, she wore a Red Sox cap both to subtly indicate domestic conflict and to politically mollify the fans in Boston."
It was a pleasure being at Fenway Park when the Sox buried the hatchet for one day and honored a Yankee. And now, rivalry restored.
Monday, October 6, 2014
The Sixth Great Film Of The Year.
Gone Girl is not exactly the date-movie of the year (unless you're looking to scare to your spouse straight), but it's a David Fincher classic all the way. This one has the feel of his last film, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, in that it's a gripping thriller with a pace that glides, and while it's two-and-a- half hours long, I wished it was longer. Roger Ebert said it right: "No good film is too long, and no bad movie is short enough."
Gone Girl is amazing. Bring the wife, put the armrest up and snuggle.
Home Depot's Blush Tomato Salad Is Not Nearly As Frilly.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Uncle Matt, Breaking Off Knowledge.
I've taken it upon myself to teach my nephew early on that things don't always go your way. Free life lessons. Like never get trapped in the third row with me when I have access to bubble gum.
Also, don't accept a role in your uncle's next comedy short, as evidenced in my new script:
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014
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Dec 20, 2019
Coordinator - CCEIS Featured
Related positions are contingent on board approval. Under the leadership of the Executive Director -Special Education, the Coordinator of CCEIS provides oversight and project management of the Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services grant. The Coordinator manages the day to day operations of the school-based staff and administration of programming and services in accordance with State and federal regulations. POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020. Essential Functions Project plans and maps out spending for a federal grant to meet all timelines at the conclusion of the grant Conducts weekly school visits, meet monthly with the CCEIS School-based staff to review school action plans. Collaborates with staff from the multiple district offices to plan, develop, and implement professional learning for school-based staff, parents and district level staff. Meets bi-weekly with designated central office leads from each respective office involved in monitoring and supporting school-based CCEIS staff as well as representatives from the Office of Achievement and Accountability to monitor progress and evaluate implementation as well as to ensure that communication is consistent across offices regarding all CCEIS initiatives. In collaboration with the Office of Achievement and Accountability, the CCEIS Project Manager and the CCEIS Data Analyst with managing our internal system for capturing student information pertinent to CCEIS reporting. Conducts ongoing meetings with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to provide programmatic and fiscal updates to spending and student achievement. The CCEIS Coordinator will meet with the Executive Director of Special Education bi-weekly who will provide the overall management of the grant. Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follow federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards. Maximum Salary 104458.00 Minimum Salary 80987.00 Desired Qualifications Master?s degree in special education or related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution. Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement in an appropriate subject area. Five years of successful teaching experience with two years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Experience in conducting professional staff development activities. Knowledge of Federal, State and local special education mandates. Knowledge of organizational and operating procedures including the decision-making process, program planning, improvement strategies, and compliance. Effective written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Interpersonal skills that ensure effective team-building. Data analysis, problem analysis and quality decision making skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Full time or Part time Full time Additional Details Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following: Completed online application Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying. Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax). This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors (PSASA) bargaining union.
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Royce' Chocolate World Win that special someone's heart with special limited chocolate from Shin Chitose Airport
Valentine's Day may be over, but why not extend the holiday a bit with some special chocolate from Royce' Chocolate World? There's chocolate here that you can't find anywhere else. It's certainly worth the trip.
When you talk about Royce', most people think of their signature Nama Chocolate and Potato Chip Chocolate. But do you know what's in store for visitors to Royce' Chocolate World at Hokkaido's gateway, Shin Chitose Airport?
With lettering like chocolate sprinkles, Royce' Chocolate World is marked with a large chocolate bar billboard. Entrance is free and there are three zones to this Chocolate World: the shop, the museum, and the factory. There's so much to see!
At the museum, you can learn about the history of chocolate and the world of chocolate, including chocolate labels and a can collection. The exhibition is really fascinating. Learning so much about the cacao beans while shopping for chocolate souvenirs might make this place even more popular.
At the factory, you can watch the process of making chocolate through a glass window. You'll have to be careful if you stop to watch this; it's so fascinating, you might miss the boarding call for your flight!
Of course, one place you can't miss is the shop. There you'll find products available only at the Shin Chitose Airport – you won't find them in souvenir shops around Hokkaido or even in the Royce' company store.
For Valentine's day the shop even produced a limited selection of Royce' Berry Heart Chocolates - raspberry flavored chocolate hearts loaded with strawberry, mango, cashews, and milk chocolate pieces on top.
It's always fine to pick out chocolates at specialty shops and departments stores, but if you come to Hokkaido, this is a place not to be missed! If you missed your chance on Valentines day, you can surely still win the heart of that special someone with chocolate from Royce' Chocolate World.
Good luck, girls!
■ Royce' Chocolate World
Location/ Chitose City Bibi, Shin Chitose Airport Terminal Building 3F
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Grieving your pet
Yesterday I collected the ashes of my darling Mr Claude.
I chose to have him cremated following his death, partly as I am not very good at digging holes deep enough to bury him securely. I certainly was not up to the task myself, the day of his death!
Claude's ashes will serve to fertilise a new magnolia I am planting, a lovely ornamental addition to my garden.
It was weird, going in to the vets to collect an animal I loved in this new and very final form. Yet nonetheless his ashes were returned to me packed in a box labelled "Claude Ludbrook", contained inside a white tulip covered bag that read "special friends".
On picking up this sad little bag, that offered only superficial comfort, I noted Claude was even lighter than in his final months of life. It was a surreal experience.
I went to pop it in the boot of my car, like any other bag, but thought better of it and sat the bag on the passenger's seat, where Claude had always travelled, beside me, in his cat carrier!
This time there was no cat carrier, just a bag albiet a pretty one, almost like a present!
As yet I have been unable to open the cardboard box, to see if there is a tin, or vessel within, given I opted not to go through the catalogue of containers available, choosing, like my parents, the cheapest option, for funeral arrangements. This is not a sign of disrespect, rather, pragmatic practicallity. Grief cannot be measured in monetary forms.
Claude's ashes are currently on a chair in the kitchen, still in the bag.
I am planning a little memorial service for him, to help with my own grief, to which I will invite our mutual friends. That is when we will plant the shrub that will mark our life together.
Then again, if I ever move I cannot take this shrub with me. Am I better to scatter his ashes at the same wonderful, uplifting public place my parents chose for their remains?
I shall ponder this a while and choose what is right for me. Perhaps I will place a little of his ashes under the tree, and scatter the bulk where I later intend being scattered myself?
My father took the best part of a year, before he found the strength to scatter my mother's ashes in the appointed spot. Meanwhile he misplaced them, having moved them from one place to another over that period. On the day he spontaeniously decided he was ready to lay her to rest, we had to search for the container. First, we found the ashes of our dog, who died a mere fortnight after my mother. However, my mum's ashes were in a bigger container and weighed considerably more, than those of dear Max.
We did both eventually see the funny side of the misplaced ashes after we found them and were reminded of the episode of 'Mother and Son', where the mother's handbag, containing her late husband's ashes gets stolen. Humour is a real tonic to grief!
I found it interesting that my dad chose to wait for such a length of time before he was ready to scatter the final remains of my mum. Only now, following the death of my beloved moggy does the depth of his bewilderment make sense to me. Grief runs its own course and you move through it, in your own time. For me too, at present, things are in slow motion.
Having Claude die in my arms and his subsequent absence in my life, after almost nineteen years, made his death very real and life changing for me. His ashes are a consequence of his passing. I will deal with their final resting place when I am a little stronger.
Options that parallel those for human passing exist for dealing with the remains and memorials to our beloved pets after their death. Everything from the low budget, to extraordinarily elaborate extravagances to mark their life.
An excellent pet cemetery and crematorium 'Bamganie' is operating at Lethbridge, serving both Geelong and Ballarat's pets and their bereaved humans. They will even conduct a funeral ceremony should you so require it. Cremation of a pet is not a cheap exercise, but it does give you a bit more time to determine their final resting place.
It is a pet-loving family owned and run business and they gaurantee the individual cremation of your pet and that your pets ashes will be returned to you.
My horse, and several of our family dogs have "passed through" the Bamganie Pet Crematorium" and now, so too my Mr Claude. Indeed, the service is utilised and recommended by Ballarat/Wendouree Vetinary Practice, along with its Equine Clinic.
I am very grateful, that our vet offered this service. It was a genuine comfort to know my beloved Claude's physical remains would be cremated, with professional care and expertise. I want nothing less for myself, when the time comes!
Some people choose to keep the ashes of those they have loved with them, pets included, on their mantel piece or some place of significance. Personally I can think of nothing worse. I want my own ashes to be liberated beyond my own life, in a place that I loved that continues to be full of life and joy.
The bag and box that currently sits in my kitchen is far removed from the live "purry furry one" I loved and who shared my life. He has truly passed on.
Returned to dust.
Meanwhile memories linger and Claude will remain part of my lfe, for as long as I live!
Fiona Ludbrook is the Client Services Director of Pets and Plants Ballarat. Now, entrepreneur and blogger, she was born and bred in Ballarat, but spent many years as a teacher in Melbourne's


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CPE Units: 25
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4.1.1 Demonstrates effective problem solving and professional judgment to address a need.
4.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision making.
6.1.2 Formulates a clear understanding of the nature of problems or need for improvement to achieve desired outcome.
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2020 Composition of Foods, Nutrient Analysis
2070 Macronutrients: Carbohydrate, Fat, Protein, Fiber, Water
2080 Microbiology, Food Toxicology
2090 Micronutrients: Vitamins, Minerals
2100 Nutritional Biochemistry
2110 Physiology, Exercise Physiology
3000 Nutrition Assessment and Diagnosis
3005 Nutrition Diagnosis
3010 Assessment Methodology
3020 Assessment of Target Groups, Populations
3040 Food Consumption, Fluid Balance
3060 Laboratory Tests
3070 Pharmacological, Drug/Nutrient, Herbal Interaction
4000 Wellness and Public Health
4090 Health Behaviors: Smoking Cessation, Stress Management
5000 Medical Nutrition Therapy
5160 Cardiovascular Disease
5190 Diabetes Mellitus
5210 Dysphagia
5230 Hematological Disorders, Anemia
5260 Hypertension
5310 Pregnancy Complication
5370 Weight Management, Obesity
5390 Care Planning, Documentation, and Evaluation
5400 Case Management
5410 Client Protocols, Clinical Guidelines
5460 Self-Care Management
6000 Education, Training, and Counseling
6010 Behavior Change Theories, Techniques
6020 Counseling, Therapy, and Facilitation Skills
6030 Education Theories and Techniques for Adults
6060 Learning Needs Assessment, Learning Plan Development, & Evaluation
6070 Interviewing and Listening Skills
6080 Training, Coaching, and Mentoring
8000 Food Service Systems and Culinary Arts
8090 Menu Planning and Development, Nutrient Analysis
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Update, 2:45 p.m.: Some areas in Palm Beach County are experiencing flooding, with reports in Jupiter and Hobe Sound as rains continue to pound the area.
Much of Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach (see video) is under water as cars try to navigate the afternoon streets.
As of 2:45 p.m., most of the heavy rains are off the coast of Palm Beach County although the cell extends to the south through Boynton Beach and inland in West Boca Raton.
Update, 2 p.m.: The strong storm is starting to move quicker – east at 15 mph with a line extending from Riviera Beach to Lantana to Boca Pointe, according to the National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding.
Update, 1:50 p.m.: A significant weather advisory for Eastern Palm Beach County has been issued until 2:15 p.m. by the National Weather Service.
An intense line of storms extending from North Palm Beach to Atlantis is moving east at 15 mph.
Nickel-sized hail and winds in excess of 45 mph are possible with these storms.
Virtually all of coastal Palm Beach County is under a significant advisory as of 1:45 p.m.
The key areas of concern include West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Tequesta, Highland Beach, Juno Beach, Ocean Ridge, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Springs, North Palm Beach, Lantana and Lake Park.
Update, 1:30 p.m.: A special marine warning has been issued for coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach until 2:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Strong thunderstorms are located on a line extending from Jupiter to Palm Beach and down to Deerfield. Wind gusts to 40 knots along with higher waves are prevalent.
Virtually all of Palm Beach County will be experiencing strong thunderstorms throughout the afternoon.
Original post: It will be another day of raucous thunderstorms in South Florida, with the Storm Prediction Center putting the area under a marginal risk for severe weather.
While that is the lowest level on a five-tier risk scale, hail, lightning and wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible with the afternoon storms, which are expected to occur between noon and 6 p.m.
National Weather Service meteorologists in Miami said Palm Beach County has a moderate risk of hail of 1.25 inches in diameter, with areas west of Lake Okeechobee and in Broward and Miami-Dade county seeing 1-inch hail.
Check The Palm Beach Post radar map.
Thunderstorms have rocked Palm Beach County's afternoons this week as low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico gave South Florida a dose of tropical moisture with frosty temperatures aloft.
That cold air high in the atmosphere worked to strengthen storms when the June warmth rocketed upwards, knocking frozen droplets of water together to form lightning and send down bursts of up to 60-mph winds.
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The force knocked over at least one massive tree in Boca Raton, ripped loosely contructed gazebo roofs off their frames, spun up waterspouts in the Florida Keys and threw down pea-sized hail in Cudjoe Key on Wednesday.
Robert Molleda, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Miami, said June is typically the most active month for thunderstorms in South Florida.
But some extra juice was added by an upper-level area of low pressure in the eastern Gulf of Mexico pushing in moisture on westerly winds that smacked into the Atlantic sea breeze.
"We also have had a diffuse boundary across Central Florida which is acting to focus the thunderstorms first over Central Florida and the Gulf Coast, then the west-northwest winds push the storms in our direction later in the day," Molleda said. "The strength of the storms and the amount of lightning are directly related to the amount of instability in the atmosphere."
Molleda said it's a "fairly common June pattern," and one that we've been experiencing on and off since mid-May when the rainy season roared to life.
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The time has finally come! After years and years of waiting, the TWSBI Eco is upon us! We've been teased with designs, we've voted on its name, we've fantasized about its ultra affordable price. Is it all we've hoped for? Is it a game changer? Or will it crack and break like so many others before it? That's what I hope to uncover in this review of the TWSBI Eco.
The Eco is the 6th model in TWSBI's lineup available in two colors, white or black, and was designed with the intention of being as economical as possible. Currently, several models sell for $50, which is already a pretty affordable price point. Beating that price by any margin while maintaining any kind of quality would surely be a challenge.
TWSBI has released the Eco for an impressive $28.99 and, from what I can tell, have managed to create a quality pen in the process!
To achieve their goal, TWSBI has removed as much metal from the pen as possible and simplified their design. The only metal in the pen is the nib, the bap band, and clip. There's no metal accent bands or collar for the piston unit, and if you count the cap assembly as one part, then there's only 10 pieces to the entire pen with the major change being the section and barrel are now one solid piece!
The packaging is very similar to what we've seen with previous pens, including lots of pictorial instructions, but the biggest difference is the piston wrench is now made from plastic instead of metal.
The pen itself looks and feels really good. The smooth round barrel is contrasted by a hexagonal cap and piston knob that gives the pen a unique aesthetic.
I've always been happy with the quality of pistons in TWSBI's pens and the Eco doesn't disappoint. It's wonderfully smooth and kind of unexpected in a $30 pen.
At the front of the barrel you'll find an o-ring just like you would on any other TWSBI, except the Micarta. The o-ring provides positive feedback that the cap is securely attached to the pen. The only downside is that it gives the pen (and others that use it) a bit of an unfinished, almost cheap look.
My view on this aspect has slowly changed as it never use to bother me, but I now notice the sight of o-rings are a bit of an annoyance. You can see another o-ring at the back of the barrel which is used to help the cap post, and while I think it'll do a fine job for most situations, it's not as secure as I'd like. I've never had it pop off during use, but with the pen in my regular grip it is possible for me to get the cap to pop off by rubbing it against my hand. Taking it a bit further, the cap can actually be shaken off. Now, unless you're trying to write while sitting on a paint shaker, this'll never be an issue, but I have pens with caps that post so securely that my two year old can't remove it. This is not one of those pens.
As mentioned previously, the section and barrel are now molded as one piece. Hopefully, this will eliminate many of the cracking issues that's plagued TWSBI pens in the past. The #5 stainless steel nib is available in sizes EF, F, M, B, and 1.1 Stub.
Another improvement with this design is that it's much easier to remove the nib and feed. Just pinch and pull! Seriously, that's it! The feed has a little shelf molded into it so aligning the nib and feed is super simple. Then pinch the two together and shove it in the section. This will make cleaning and nib swapping so much easier. Thank you TWSBI!
Now let's see how the Eco stacks up to all the other TWSBI pens.
From left to right we have the Mini, the Micarta, the Classic, the Eco, the 540, and the Vac700. The Eco is a sizable pen and, because of its cap, has sort of a chunky profile. Removing the caps we can see that it's just a hair longer the Diamond 500 series, which I've always found to be a well-sized, comfortable pen. And since the Mini will most likely be used posted, let's see how it compares. One reason why the Mini is one of my favorite pens is because it's short and compact when not in use, yet comfortable and very usable when posted.
Speaking of posting, might as well see how they compare…
The Eco is fairly large when posted, but thanks to the cap's light weight, it doesn't feel nearly as unbalanced as posting the 580 or the Vac700. Honestly, I could use the Eco in either configuration. The Classic, on the other hand, I can't use without posting. It's just too thin and light for me otherwise.
Now, the only thing left to do is ink it up and get to writing!
I'm going to use some Omas Turquoise for this sample as it's one of my favorites. The ink capacity of the Eco is an impressive 1.8mL. There's quite a large air bubble after the first fill so to get the max capacity you need to invert the pen, push the air out, and refill it. Or, if you look forward to switching colors then leave it as is and enjoy the ink sloshing around in the barrel.
I opted for the medium nib on my pen and was very impressed with its smoothness and flow. I wish every nib would come out of the box like this one. No scratchiness or roughness and just good, consistent flow. I haven't noticed any hard starts or skipping either and while not every TWSBI, or Eco for that matter, will perform like this, it is promising to see such good results.
TWSBI has done an excellent job with the Eco. It's certainly not revolutionary and I don't think it will put that much pressure on any other manufacturers, but it is one heck of an addition to the under $30 category. I'm very pleased with the Eco's performance. It'll be quite some time before we can determine it's durability, but in the mean time, it'll join my EDC rotation and if anything changes, I'll be sure to let you know.


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Our research in mental health covers wide, both in terms of age and thematically. Child and adolescent mental health is of special interest.
Several research projects evaluate the effects of research-based interventions for complex mental disorders, anxiety, depression or behavioral problems both in terms of prevention, treatment and participation in school or working.
Other projects aims to develop good measures, eg against bullying or anxiety.
We also do a larger population survey, The Bergen Child Study, that follows the children and adolescents over time. We look at the child and adolescent mental health including topics such as lifestyle, school functioning and family situation.


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by Jared Abrams | 19th March 2011
Nikon had a big presence at SXSW. I got the chance to hit up Steve Heiner from Nikon. They have based most of their newer digital cameras around their lenses. This is one hurdle that has given them a few problems when it comes to shooting video. The newer Nikon D7000 will not let you adjust iris in live view mode. Nikon is working on a solution to this problem. They seemed to have something big coming down the road in the near future. True to form they were not able to discuss any on these new developments. We will just have to wait and see what happens next. Nikon certainly does know how to party. They set up a bunch of cameras, handed out sd cards and let people shoot Eclectic Method during this live concert. We were able to sneak on stage and capture some killer images. We shot this using the Panasonic AF100 and Panasonic GH2 with the super fast Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f0.95 lens.
by Jared Abrams | 14th February 2010
Sam Morgan Moore of Half Inch Rails puts the Nikon D3s up against a Canon 5D Mark II, and a Canon 7D in a very informal camera test. He does a great job of breaking down some of the weaknesses of the Nikon for serious video work. Â Click To Here To Read The Article.
by Jared Abrams | 5th February 2010
Nikon Sweden's Johan Kling Photo By: Kamerabild
The heat is on at Nikon, they are finally discussing adding 1080p HD to their DSLR's. Johan Kling, head of Nikon Sweden was recently interviewed by kamerabild on the topic of adding HD video to their DSLR's. Here is a translated quote from the interview. Sounds like 1080p HD is still some time away for Nikon.
by Jared Abrams | 21st December 2009
Shot taken with a Nikon D2Xs camera.
CNET Asia reports that eleven Nikon D3s cameras will be sent to the International Space Station, along with seven Nikkor 14-24mm Lenses.
The cameras and lenses will be sent "As Is†with no modification whatsoever. The new gear will be used for documentation purposes.
Too bad it will all be in 720p and not 1080p. I guess space is not good enough for the real thing.
Click Here For CNET Link.
by Jared Abrams | 20th December 2009
Not in the user manual.
Here is how to manually adjust the new Nikon D3s in movie mode. this is coming out of Nikon Rumors but it looks to be solid.
The Nikon D3s User Manual does not explain how to manually control the camera while shooting movies.
Nikon clearly missed advertising this very important feature of their new camera.
With the new Canon 1D Mark IV hitting shelves in a few weeks, this could be a costly mistake for Nikon.
Click Here For the Nikon Website.
Here is a mixed up preview from Nikon, on the new D3s. The Nikon rep doesn't even know that there is a manual setting in movie mode. Skip ahead to about 5:30 to hear about the video features of this camera. All coming from James Banfield, Nikon UK's Support and Training Manager. Maybe this is why they are getting kicked in the teeth by Canon.
by Jared Abrams | 2nd December 2009
Nikon D3s
The New Nikon D3s will have trouble competing with Most of the Newer Canon DSLR's out on the street. Nikon has wasted a good full frame sensor with only 12 megapixels and 720 /24fps HD movie mode. At over $5K, this camera just does not deliver. When five grand will get you two Canon 7D's with lenses, the choice should be simple.
by Jared Abrams | 26th November 2009
Here in the States it's Thanksgiving. In the spirit of the Turducken (A chicken inside a duck, stuffed in a turkey) I would like to propose the "Canikonsonicâ€. A Panasonic Lumix GH1 Inside a Nikon D3s, stuffed into a Canon 5D Mark II. The Canikonsonic will have the Lumix body with no shutter and OIS, Nikon Glass, with a Canon sensor. The best of all three combined into one HD DSLR.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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Like I said, I was hesitant to post this, but I am going to leave names unnamed. I haven't told a soul about this because I'm embarrassed for this person. If I stuck my foot in my mouth that bad, I'd be embarrassed too. Actually, I have been embarrassed. Short story: before going to college, the word retarded was a word I used without care. I didn't really think twice when using it, and while I didn't say it all the time, I used it -- sadly, in a derogatory sense. "That's retarded. You're retarded." Really wreckless and inappropriate.
Then I got to college. I met so many wonderful people here, and coincidentally most of them had either worked with or were related to someone who was mentally handicapped. Before knowing this, I remember non-chalauntly saying the word in front of a friend. She didn't say anything to me about it, but my other friend did. I felt terrible. And to this day, I won't say the word because it's been turned into a degrogatory word, for whatever reason (when it is not). The important thing I learned was that you never know who you will affect and in what way, which is why it's so essential to watch not so much what you say, but how you say it.
Nobody's perfect. Don't get me wrong, I make a ton of mistakes. But last week I was piled in a car with a few other girls -- some I knew well, some I didn't know at all -- when we got on the subject of bling. One of the girls started talking about this wedding ring she saw and how huge it was. That's when another girl interjected.
"Well, I know ______, and I have known him since kindergarten, and his mom has a huge ring. But that doesn't mean... (her husband is a great guy, that he loves her that much, insert foul thought here)." Yeah, we all knew where she was going with that comment, before we interjected.
This would have been a statement I could have cared less about (albeit it was rude in any regard), except for the fact that "________", the guy she knew since kindergarten, was my cousin; his parents she was criticizing were my aunt and uncle.
It's not like I haven't heard that type of thing before. Sure, just like every other time, my blood kind of turns cold and I feel like I've lost all feeling in my fingers. That's normal when you hear someone say something bad about people you care about. But once she said it, I felt sick to my stomach because I was completely humiliated -- for her.
Afterwards, she apologized and wanted to let me know she was sincerely sorry and didn't mean what she said. I accepted but let her know that she should probably watch what she says about situations she doesn't know anything about. Eh, maybe I was a little more stern than that, but you get the drift. And not like you guys care, but my aunt and uncle are happily married. Also, she said those things not knowing I was related to those people, so it was clearly something she meant. Otherwise, why would she have said it?
Most importantly, she needed to know that it wasn't a big deal in my eyes. I've heard comments like that so many times that it literally doesn't scratch the surface, but every time it happens -- every time people unknowingly say something like that in front of me -- I feel bad. If they're a good soul, I know they'll end up feeling bad and I don't want them to feel that way. Perhaps maybe they'll learn something from it. But the last thing I want is them feeling embarrassed. Inevitably, they will feel that way, just like I feel for them.
No, it was not a big deal. Not hurtful to me (ok, fine, a little bit), not anything shocking, but just... ironic.


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Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes just might be my favorite fall treat! They are naturally sweet which makes them a lovely addition to baked goods as well as savory dishes. Despite their name, sweet potatoes aren't related to potatoes at all. They are a type of morning glory and do well in hot tropical climates–which is why they can be tricky to grow here in Oregon! However, with proper soil amendments, black plastic and row covers, sweet potatoes can thrive even in our cool climate. Sweet potatoes take a long time to mature and are available in late summer, fall and winter.


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A Criticism and Evaluation of the Modern Mathematical Platonism
Hossein Bayat
PhD in Philosophy of Science, Islamic Azad University, Tehran. Iran,
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This paper criticizes and evaluates the New Platonism, according to two major criteria: the social acceptability, and the methodological acceptability. The social acceptability of a theory, according to my definition, is the interest and attitude of the people to that theory; and it can be measured on the frequency or percentage of interested parties. But the methodological acceptance of a theory means to match it with criteria such as consistency, simplicity and explanatory power; and its value can be assessed based on its success in solving philosophical problems related to it. According to Brown, the new Platonism, is the best philosophical theory about the nature of mathematics, both sociological and methodological. As for sociological criteria, we can be sympathetic and agree with Brown. That is, it seems that the new version of Platonism is still acceptable. But it needs to prove its methodological acceptability. Because the access problem and the certainty problem are still not resolved.
Key Words: New Platonism, the access problem, the problem of certainty, the social acceptability, the methodological acceptability.
In the second part of the paper, I am rewriting Brown's account of the new Platonism, in which his main claims are sufficiently explicit and clear and distinct. The emphasis on these three features is because Brown himself has not paid enough attention in shaping his perspective. For example, he does not distinguish between types of realism, or types of errors, or the meaning of the particularity is clearly not expressed. After the introduction of New Platonism, in the third part, I will criticize this version of Platonism.
According to Brown's account, the nature of mathematics is in the form of seven claims to be formulated:
- Realism: The mathematical objects, properties and relations are perfectly real, that is, they exist first, and secondly, their existence is independent of us.
- Abstraction thesis: Mathematical objects are abstract, that is, they are not spaciotempral and secondly, they have no causal power.
- Particularity thesis: Mathematical objects, while being abstract, are particular.
- Intuition thesis: Mathematical entities can be 'seen' or 'grasped' with 'the mind's eye'.
- A priority thesis: Math is a priori, that is, it is not based on sensory data.
- Fallibilism:The argument presented for a mathematical claim may be an error.
- Extensibility thesis: the set of mathematical research patterns and techniques is not limited to formal proofing.
3. Assessing New Platonism
The two criteria that Brown himself has implicitly used in assessing New Platonism are the inclusiveness of the mathematicial community and its efficiency in solving the relevant philosophical problems. I call these two, respectively, institutional and methodological acceptability.
3.1. The institutional acceptability of The New Platonism
Brown and many philosophers argue that no theory is as popular as mathematicians as Platonism. It seems that the natural tendency of mathematicians is pure and applied to Plato. Brown refers to quotes from Hardy, Littlewoods, and Godel. The evidence is very much in favor of their claim. Many other experts, such as Hermann Weyl, Davies and Hersh, and many more. In addition, according to Dan Monk's statistical survey, the mathematical world is populated with 65% Platonists, 30% formalists, and 5% constractivists.
3.2. The Methodological Acceptance of New Platonism
Based on what we said about the meaning of methodological acceptance and its method of measurement, we must determine problems that matter to mathematics philosophers and then we can measure the new Platonism in their solution. Brown himself claims that Original (initial) Platonism is incapable of solving two important problems, and instead of the new Platonism they are able to solve both of them.
3.2.1. The problem of access: The Original Platonism with the classical theory of knowledge, which implies the causal relationship between the degree and the degree, is in conflict. Because it involves acceptance of abstract notions, and this type of entity has no causal power.
The problem of certainty: Original Platonism is contradictory with the fallibility of mathematical claims. Because Platoism requires a priority of mathematical knowledge, and a priority means "independence of experience". therefore a newer or more experience can not lead to the rejection of any mathematical reason or claim.
Brown has attempted to solve these two problems, respectively, by rejecting the claim that the knowledge is causal and proving the possibility of intuitive justification in mathematics. For this, he used, the counterexample of the EPR experimentation and the analogy of the "the mind's eye." But his attempts are not successful. Because, firstly, the EPR does not violate the theory of causal knowledge, but only requires that scientific knowledge is not necessarily explained by the theory of causal knowledge. Secondly, Brown has not provided good reason for the existence of "the mind's eye" as a faculty.
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The Deeper Pro+ is "the world's most versatile wireless sonar", for those of you who not only love to fish, but love to catch even more! This wireless sonar is perfect for shore fishing, kayak fishing, and ice fishing. You can use the Deeper Pro+ off the side of your kayak, or cast it even further with a rod from shore.
The Deeper Pro+ works with an app on your phone and is iOS and android compatible. Simply download the app and pair with your new wireless sonar, and you'll be able to see the weather forecast, your fishing calendar, offline maps, fishing notes, your camera, and unlimited history. You can track your whole journey right on your phone.
Not sure if there's fish around? Cast in your Deeper Pro+, and you'll be seeing everything you need to see under the water. With a 330 foot casting range, a 260 foot depth range, built in GPS, and wifi, this is the only sonar system you'll be needing on your fishing trip.
This wireless sonar is compatible with your smartphones and tablets. Just cast Deeper Pro+ into the water with a rod, let it scan the waters, and you'll receive sonar data straight to your phone (or tablet).
There are also great accessories you can get with your new wireless sonar, including this smartphone mount that will attach your phone right on your rod for easy tracking while you fish.
Fishing at night? Grab this night fishing cover. It will let you see sonar images at night with this orange translucent cover. Just turn on night fishing mode on your app, and you'll be good to go.
If you're fishing from your kayak or small boat, checkout Deeper's flexible arm mount. Just attach the security straps and mount it to your kayak or boat for a perfect view all day long.


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The constitution provides for freedom of speech and of the press, and the government generally respects these rights. Defamation remains a criminal offense, and cases are occasionally brought against journalists. A main source of friction between the authorities and the media is the lack of clarity about what subjects can be discussed on radio talk shows.
The islands have one daily newspaper, one biweekly paper, and more than 10 radio stations; these include the state-owned Antigua and Barbuda Network (ABN); the ruling United Progressive Party's Crusader Radio; ZDK Liberty Radio of the opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP); and the independent Observer Radio. The ALP has voiced criticism that the government-run media does not offer equal access to the opposition. ABN runs the islands' only freely available television service, and there is one cable television company. Most private media outlets are owned by firms affiliated with either the current government or its predecessor. In April 2011, Antigua and Barbuda, as well as a number of other Caribbean islands, began receiving broadcasts from a new pan-Caribbean radio network, the Caribbean SuperStation (CSS), based in Trinidad. The network aims to fill the gap that resulted from the March 2011 closure of the British Broadcasting Corporation's Caribbean Service.
The country's recent economic decline continued to negatively impact the media in 2011. In response to financial difficulties, ZDK Liberty Radio asked its employees to take a pay cut in May 2011, while the Observer Media Group, the country's largest private media company, offered its 75-strong staff the option of voluntary severance in June. Chairman Winston Derrick said the company needed to reduce its costs by 25 percent. Due to an increase in the price of paper, the Observer newspaper had increased its advertising rates in December 2010, but did not change the price of its newspaper. A number of businesses have since been unwilling to advertise with the Observer, and the company has suffered. In 2010, Antigua and Barbuda's other daily newspaper, Antigua Sun, was forced to close down because of financial constraints.
There are no government restrictions on the internet, which was accessed by 82 percent of the population in 2011.


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If you're a person who travels a lot and are in need of a simple phone mount that can hold your phone without a hassle, you might want to consider buying a magnetic phone mount. That is why today we will be looking at the OMAKER car air vent holder.
If you have never used a magnetic phone mount or heard of it before, you are in the right place to figure out everything there is to know about them. To begin with, there are many different phone mounts that are magnetic, but not all of them are perfect and most of them cannot support the new standard size smartphones. I have tried some of them before and they did not support the weight of my Galaxy S7 Edge and others just let the phone fall when I drove over speed bumps. But I've been testing this specific car mount for a week now and it has caught my attention, and here is why.
The OMAKER magnetic phone mount grips the phone extremely tight, you can go over speed bumps without worrying about your phone falling off or even losing its adjustments. The phone mount itself grips onto the A/C unit which is great for two reasons, first of all, it will keep your phone cool during long trips and second benefit is that it will not leave any marks if you decide to change the place of the phone mount. What's more is that the magnetic phone mount is simple to use, you just simply put your phone on the magnet and it will hold the phone tight, there is no need to waste time and try to use two hands to fit the phone properly in a place. Regular car mounts can also leave marks on windshields and dashboards that are hard to clean off and they also allow your phone to overheat because of the sunlight, and may also cause your smartphone to turn off until it cools down.
Every gadget comes with something we might not like, well this mount has one flaw. For the phone to grip tightly to the magnet, you will have to put a circular or rectangular plate on the back of your phone so it can grip to the magnet. However, you can use this with a case if you like.
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I know the rules, laws, regulations etc. will likely change between Canada and America and state by state but I have a few questions:
1. Once you suffer a catastrophic disability that leaves you near to completely dependent do you automatically (almost magically) become what is commonly referred to as a "legal dependent"?
2. If you are classified as a legal dependent, do you lose certain human rights?'s do you have access to the same laws as other people, for example it's not illegal to kill yourself in Canada, would that still apply with a legal dependent? Also another example, this one is pivotal as a legal dependent like any patient do you have the right to refuse care? in Canada every patient has the right to refuse treatment, see obviously "society" hasn't done their due diligence with these particular situations, as things become quite murky and questionable. As with someone that suffers terminal cancer it's clear as day, cut and dry if you want to stop treatment it'll be stopped without a moments notice? However if you are a quadriplegic and would like your vent switched off or to let nature take it's course there seems to be some room for argument according to some people, which I don't understand. It literally makes no sense, and The only thing I can conclude is basically if you cut it down it hinges on the fragility and the potential impact of other disabled's that have decided to live.
3. If you are a legal dependent and you are living with a parent as your primary caregiver, and you are sick to death of them; if you own the property or at least are the tenant, pay for everything etc. Do you have the right to remove them from your presence, basically the right to privacy? My caregiver seems to think that if I call the cops that the cops will take me in despite the fact that everything is mine, of course I am almost certain this is correct; but with how sickening things have become in our society recently it does make me wonder on the slight potential if she's correct?
4. And if a caregiver does leave a legal dependent basically just someone that is severely disabled, are they liable? Even with the explicit volition of the "Legal dependent" clearly expressing "get the fuck out"?


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Lawyers for George Zimmerman on Thursday released a series of audiotapes, videos, and written statements that the former neighborhood watch volunteer gave police the day after he shot and killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed African American teenager (watch a sample video below). Zimmerman, who now faces second-degree murder charges, calmly explains that he thought the hoodie-clad Martin looked suspicious, so he called police. Then, Zimmerman says, as he was walking to his truck to await a squad car, Martin suddenly "emerged from the darkness." After a brief exchange, Zimmerman says that Martin started beating him until his head "felt like it was going to explode," and the beating didn't end until Zimmerman shot Martin. Does this account from Zimmerman, who wasn't charged until the case sparked a public outcry, clear up lingering questions? Here, six takeaways:
1. Zimmerman was not unscathed
A month after the Feb. 26 killing, Sanford, Fla., police released police station security camera footage that, though grainy, showed Zimmerman with no apparent injuries, which cast doubt on his claim that he had acted out of self defense. This video, however, makes it clear that the accused murderer was indeed "bloodied and battered," says Richard Luscombe at Britain's Guardian. He has a black eye, cuts to his nose, and adhesive bandages on the back of his head, which he says Martin slammed repeatedly into a concrete sidewalk.
2. It may have been Zimmerman, after all, who was heard yelling for help on 911 tapes
At the end of March, the Orlando Sentinel reported that forensic voice identification experts it hired concluded that the final screams before the fatal gunshot — captured in a neighbor's 911 call — didn't come from Zimmerman. But Zimmerman told police the day after the killing that Martin "kept punching my face and my head," and he feared he would lose consciousness: "I couldn't breathe and he still kept trying to hit my head against the pavement." Then, Zimmerman says, he started screaming, "Help me, help me. He is killing me."
3. Trayvon Martin's dying words were "You got me"
In the video, Zimmerman says that Martin first approached him, saying, "You got a problem?" Zimmerman says he replied that he didn't, and Martin said, "You do now." The two began struggling on the ground and, at one point, Zimmerman's shirt rode up, exposing his firearm. When Martin saw that he was carrying a pistol, says Zimmerman, he reached for it and said, "You're going to die tonight." That, Zimmerman says, is when he fired the gun, once. According to Zimmerman, Martin, mortally wounded, uttered his last words: "You got me. You got it."
4. Why the first witness says Zimmerman was the one on top
One of the first neighbors to arrive after the shooting said Zimmerman was straddling Martin on the ground, not the other way around. Zimmerman told police that, during the struggle, Martin was on top of him until the gunshot. Thinking that he had missed, Zimmerman says he interpreted Martin's statement, "You got me," to mean "I give up, you've got a gun." Zimmerman says he pushed the teen off of him, sat up, and pinned Martin to the ground. At that point, Zimmerman says, he thought Martin was still a threat. "Just don't move," he recalled saying. "And he was saying something like 'Ahhhh. Ahhhh.'" Then Martin stopped struggling, and Zimmerman got up.
5. Zimmerman insists Martin started it
Despite investigators' recommendation to charge Zimmerman right away, Sanford police initially decided to let Zimmerman go free, citing Florida's Stand Your Ground law, which says citizens have a right to use force in self-defense if attacked. So it matters whether Martin really did throw the first punch, says Patrik Jonsson at The Christian Science Monitor, because "who starts an attack is key under Florida's Stand Your Ground law." Yes, and Zimmerman describes what might be called a "textbook" self-defense case, says Chris Cuomo at ABC News. But jurors may think it sounds "too perfect," as if 'he checked every box to get himself off the hook."
6. Did Zimmerman make things up?
The Martin family's lawyer, Benjamin Crump, says the striking thing about Zimmerman's account is the inconsistencies between what he said before and after talking with a lawyer. Also, the detective conducting one of the interviews, Chris Serino, notes that, although Zimmerman is injured, his cuts and bruises were "not quite consistent" with the brutal beating he described. Zimmerman says he tried to deflect incoming blows, but his defensive wounds were "essentially nonexistent," Serino says. When someone repeatedly slams your head into a sidewalk, you don't merely get scrapes and cuts, says Serino: "Skull fractures is what happens with that."
Sources: ABC News, Christian Science Monitor, Guardian, Miami Herald, New York Times, Orlando Sentinel
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The new Huawei Mate 20 Pro, like its earlier stablemate, the P20 Pro, has a 40 megapixel camera that can records DNG RAW files. We find out if it has real potential or is just a tick-box gimmick.
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DJI drone 360 panos? Make them with Lightroom, ICE and Photoshop!
Ian Burley finds out how Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop can be teamed up, along with Microsoft Research's ICE, to craft great 360 spherical panoramas from your DJI drone.
The 2018 Visual Trend Forecast from Adobe Stock
The folks at Adobe Stock have been monitoring the trends in the global use of images and have shared some insights into what to expect for 2018.
Adobe achieves record revenue
Adobe Creative Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion in Q2
SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today reported financial results for its second quarter fiscal year 2017 ended June 2, 2017.
Financial Highlights
- Adobe achieved record quarterly revenue of $1.77 billion in its second quarter of fiscal year 2017.
- Diluted earnings per share was $0.75 on a GAAP-basis, and $1.02 on a non-GAAP basis.
- Digital Media segment revenue was $1.21 billion, with Creative revenue growing to a record $1.01 billion.
- Strong Creative Cloud and Document Cloud adoption and retention drove Digital Media Annualized Recurring Revenue ("ARR") to $4.56 billion exiting the quarter, a quarter-over-quarter increase of $312 million.
- Adobe Experience Cloud achieved record revenue of $495 million, which represents 29 percent year-over-year growth.
- Operating income grew 46 percent and net income grew 53 percent year-over-year on a GAAP-basis; operating income grew 42 percent and net income grew 43 percent year-over-year on a non-GAAP basis.
- Cash flow from operations was $645 million, and deferred revenue grew to approximately $2.07 billion.
- The company repurchased approximately 2 million shares during the quarter, returning $266 million of cash to stockholders.
A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided at the end of this press release and on Adobe's website.
Executive Quotes
"Digital transformation continues to be the burning agenda for creative professionals, enterprises, governments and educational institutions," said Shantanu Narayen, president and CEO, Adobe. "Adobe is the go-to company for creating world-class digital customer journeys from design to delivery to measurement and monetization."
"Adobe continues to execute well, with another quarter of record revenue and operating profit in Q2," said Mark Garrett, executive vice president and CFO, Adobe. "We're excited about the strong business momentum we have as we enter the second half of fiscal 2017 and remain confident in our ability to drive strong revenue and earnings growth in the future."
Adobe to Webcast Earnings Conference Call
Adobe will webcast its second quarter fiscal year 2017 earnings conference call today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time from its investor relations website: www.adobe.com/ADBE. Earnings documents, including Adobe management's prepared conference call remarks with slides, financial targets and an investor datasheet are posted to Adobe's investor relations website in advance of the conference call for reference. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP earnings results and financial targets is also provided on the website.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the relevance of our products to our customers, business momentum, revenue, annualized recurring revenue, non-operating other expense, tax rate on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, earnings per share on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, and share count, all of which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: failure to develop, market and offer products and services that meet customer requirements, introduction of new products, services and business models by competitors, fluctuations in subscription renewal rates, failure to successfully manage transitions to new business models and markets, uncertainty in economic conditions and the financial markets, complex and unpredictable sales cycles for some enterprise offerings, risks associated with cyber-attacks and information security, potential interruptions or delays in hosted services provided by us or third parties, changes in accounting principles, and failure to realize the anticipated benefits of past or future acquisitions. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, please refer to Adobe's Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year 2016 ended Dec. 2, 2016, and Adobe's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q issued in fiscal year 2017.
The financial information set forth in this press release reflects estimates based on information available at this time. These amounts could differ from actual reported amounts stated in Adobe's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for our quarter ended June 2, 2017, which Adobe expects to file in June 2017.
Adobe assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update these forward-looking statements.
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Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences. For more information, visit www.adobe.com.
© 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and the Adobe logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
More detail on this fanancial statement is aavaiable on the Adobe website.
Adobe reveals Photoshop and Premiere Elements 15
Press release issued by Adobe Systems Inc.
Introducing Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 & Premiere Elements 15
The Elements team is excited to announce the release of Photoshop Elements 15 & Premiere Elements 15.
Over the years, the Elements products have emphasized easy photo and video organization, editing, creation, and sharing. Elements combines powerful behind-the-scenes technology magic adapted from our professional apps with a user friendly UI and modes for every level of user to deliver an ideal mix of power and ease-of-use for creating and sharing your special moments.
For this release we focused on further automating the organization and editing process so that Elements does the heavy lifting and you can focus on creating and sharing. We've also expanded our selection of Guided Edits so it is even easier to get started and continue to bridge the gap between photo and video editing by bringing familiar photo features and terminology to life in Premiere Elements
As you'll see, there are a number of exciting new features and enhancements to make your photos as amazing as your memories.
Here's what's new –
Touch Enabled – Touchscreen laptops and desktops continue to grow in popularity, and our Organizer and Quick Edit mode are now touch friendly so that you can simply tap to do all your finding, sorting, and quick enhancements.
Enhanced Search – Finding the right photo and video is always a challenge and with Elements 15 we're making it a whole lot easier. Now you can find the exact photos and videos you're looking for by searching on a combination of things, including places, events, and other favorite subjects.
Smart Tags – Elements now automatically tags your photos based on subjects like sunsets birthday, dogs, cats and more. As a result, you'll spend less time tagging and more time creating.
Enhanced Instant Fix – And speaking of saving you time, we've enhanced the instant fix functionality so that you can quickly and easily edit a batch of photos at one time.
New Guided Edits – Guided Edits transform seemingly complex tasks into easy to follow step-by-step instructions that guide you to fantastic results. Photoshop Elements now offers 45 Guided Edits, including five brand new ones in this release.
- Photo Text: Now you can easily transform any photo into cool visual text and add an embossed look and drop shadows to really make it pop. It's great for anyone creating collages, scrapbook pages, cards, signs, and more.
- Painterly: Convert your photos into unique works of art. Painterly teaches you how to paint an effect over your subject and then add textures and colour themes—perfect for sharing on social media or as a printed keepsake.
- Effects Collage: get artistic by adding multiple effects to a single photo. Tap into multiple templates and themes to choose one that suits your style.
- Speed Pan: Don't know how to or weren't able to catch the perfect speed-pan action shot? No problem. This new guided edit adds a motion blur behind your subject to create the dramatic effect.
- Frame Creator: A new way to create your own custom frames to complement your favorite photos and they can be added to the existing frame library.
Adjust Facial Features –. Turn frowns upside down, adjust squinting eyes, and make other quick tweaks so everyone in your photos looks their best.
Enhanced Filter Gallery – Filters are a great way to try on new looks and show off your creativity, and now it's even easier to choose the best filter for your photo and fine-tune the details.
Layer Adjustment Guided Edit – Another opportunity to impress people with your editing chops. This new Guided Edit makes it easy to give your movie a signature look by applying effects across multiple clips or your entire movie at once.
Haze Removal – You loved it in Photoshop Elements and now we're bringing it to Premiere Elements. New Haze Removal enables you to easily remove haze to make the background of your scenes as crisp as what's up front.
Remix – We've eliminated the frustration of matching different length music files with your video clips. Pick any music file, and it can be easily remixed to match the length of your movie with a natural sound and transition so you never lose the soul of your audio.
Face Detection – We've added face detection to Smart Trim, Favorite Moments and Pan and Zoom, giving priority to footage of what matters most – the people in your videos – when suggesting places to trim. With face detection, you'll get a great movie of friends and family without that unnecessary footage.
Video Collage – create dynamic collages with photos and videos that show many memories at once. A fun and creative way for sharing on Facebook, YouTube, and other social sites.
These are just some of the new and enhanced features in Photoshop Elements 15 and Premiere Elements 15. For a complete list of what's new and improved, please visit here. Be sure to check out project tutorials here and follow us on Facebook.
We hope you're as excited about this release as we are and look forward to your feedback.
– The Elements Team
Give photos a general quick and easy lift with Dehaze
Introduced by Adobe last year for Lightroom and Photoshop, the Dehaze tool is a simple to use but sophisticated tool that is very effective at cutting through low contrast greyness that can afflict photos shot under certain lighting conditions. But don't think that's all it's good for. If you are in a hurry it can make any photo pop with a minimum of effort.
Adobe Camera Raw 9.6.1 now available
Camera Raw 9.6.1 is now available through the update mechanism in Photoshop CC and the Creative Cloud application. Our focus with this release was to fix reported customer
Introducing Content-Aware Crop: Coming Soon to Photoshop CC
Adobe has revealed a new content-aware editing tool for cropping images and rebuilding edge details will be implemented in Photoshop Creative Cloud.


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~Welcome to my personal story as a first time wife and stepmom. I use this space to share real life happenings in a blended family, funny stories, my personal frustrations, failures, and occasional victories as I journey through this life with two beautiful and challenging stepdaughters. Thanks for reading, and I hope you find something to help you have a better day!~
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Dwelling on the Positive
The holiday season can be a bit rough in blended families. Ours is by far NOT
, judging by some other horror stories I've read; however it is still emotionally and psychologically draining to be around, cooperative with, and even attempting to exhibit the holiday spirit with the "other parents" so much during this time. I'm choosing to dwell on things that have made me happy lately, and striving to look for small treasures of joy during each day that I can focus on instead of letting myself get all frazzled and stressed out.
1. Kate left me a sweet note on our dry erase board saying "I love you sweet mom."
2. Jane proudly stated "Our brains are just alike" when we were looking through catalogs and picking dresses we liked or didn't like.
3. They are both super excited about the Christmas cookies I baked and beg for more every few minutes.
4. Kate thanked me for "making the house look so pretty for Christmas." (They're lucky to be organized enough to get a tree up--much less ornaments--at their other house more than a couple days before Christmas.)
5. Jane actually answered my texts and called me on Thanksgiving to say she loves and misses us.
6. Kate was very glad I made her a birthday cake a few days early and saved a piece, because she didn't get a cake at her other house on her actual birthday.
It's definitely the little things that can make a day so much sweeter and multiply my happiness. My happiness doesn't come from being recognized, or being the "better mom" or having my girls around. I'm learning to be happy whether they are with me or not, whether they're being sweet or little devils. My happiness needs to be within, no matter my circumstances. My marriage depends on that. Staying positive when things are not going my way is vital to success in a blended family. I'm writing this for my own benefit so I can re-read it all month long and stay focused. Let's have a happy holiday season!
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The Red Lion
470 High Street, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9XP 01234 359687
470 High Street, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9XP 01234 359687
At Sizzling we believe the people of Bedford deserve more from their local pub. And it's our job to give you just that.
We're a friendly bunch and we pride ourselves on giving the warmest of welcomes. We're committed to seeking out the very best quality ingredients at prices that are honest and fair. We're a real part of the local community, proud to help fundraise for charities and offer our function area free of charge to locals and groups.
We're local to Kempston, Harrowden and Shortstown, so whether you're up for a party, watching sport, meeting with friends and family or just relaxing and taking the time to unwind, The Red Lion is the pub putting the sizzle in Bedford.
Not just part of the community - the very heart of the community.
Our function room is available for free if you're having a do but we're also only too happy to let local non-profit organisations and groups use it completely free of charge for meetings and events. Just ask at the bar or call us on 01234 359687 for details.


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Note From the NRFC Director
The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse is excited to present this valuable resource, Responsible Fatherhood Toolkit: Resources From the Field, to those of you who have been supporting fathers for years and those just beginning to develop responsible fatherhood programs.
Before launching a program, it is essential to identify and understand the specific needs of fathers in your community, foster solid partnerships, and determine the scope of services that your program will address. You can use this toolkit to learn directly from the experiences of others who have pioneered successful fatherhood initiatives. Building on the insights and lessons that they've shared, you can customize your approach to best serve fathers in your community.
We will continue to update this and other National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse resources, so please send any suggestions for future topics to firstname.lastname@example.com. And, in the meantime, continue to visit the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse website for additional resources to enhance your endeavors.
Thank you for your support of fathers and, by extension, families and communities!
Kenneth Braswell
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse