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And there's a dead bird on the cover. Which kind of sets the tone.
This is not a book for domestic goddesses – nor for those for whom homemaking and motherhood are arts and ends in themselves. Neither will it be welcomed by those for whom the maintenance of hope and harmony and the preservation of a particular view of what women are for are made possible only by keeping too many awkward questions firmly at bay. It should be avoided at all costs by women who suspect that, if they once stop paddling furiously beneath the calm(ish) surface of domesticity, they will sink without trace – for the subject of Arlington Park is festering anger and dislocation; its characters women who stumble around their child-laden lives in a slightly puzzled daze, occasionally colliding with male partners who seem strange, alien creatures from a quite different world. (I fear that most male readers will be entirely baffled from start to finish.)
But, if you're a woman and you've ever lifted your head from the chores for a moment, looked around and asked 'who are these people around me?', 'do I really know them?', 'do I even like them?', 'how did I get here', or 'what is the point of all this, where will it all end and what will become of me?', then this will strike some chords. And they won't be sweet, harmonious chords, but dangerous, dissonant ones. Cusk is fearless in laying bare the kind of awful truths that most would shy away from articulating. She exposes the fictions of middle-class women's lives. Yet the writing is so very, very good and so intelligent that we are gripped by an almost morbid curiosity as we are offered windows into the day-filling activities (or inactivities) of a disparate group of women whose chief connection is that they all live within the leafy, aspirational boundaries of Arlington Park.
The chapters are often so loosely connected that at times I thought this might have worked better had it defined itself as a series of short stories rather than as a novel. Some of the women meet at a coffee morning, others on a shopping trip and there's a gruesomely awful dinner party near the end which brings another group together, but there is no 'storyline' in the traditional sense. Everything takes place during the course of a single day, and the book's structure does lend emphasis to the aimlessness and disorganisation of the women, the tenuousness of their supposed friendships. Nothing really 'happens'. And that is the point.
While her observations can be searingly cruel, Cusk never holds up her characters for our derision. Neither does she ask us to pity them. She is simply showing us their situations as they are on the day in question. If we recognise them, and there's a resonance with our own lives, then so be it, but the writer doesn't offer any answers:
'Maisie . . . felt entombed, unprotestingly, in the untidiness of the house: it was draped over her like a shroud with no openings for her arms and legs, so that when she walked around it or reached out to touch it she felt a kind of dragging following movement, and a sense of amputated numbness. Little plastic figures – of horses with gaudy pink fountains of hair, of girls with encephalitic heads, of miniature train drivers and men in hard hats, of jungle animals and red Indians and tiny women with plaits and gingham aprons – lay everywhere on the floor on their sides . . . There were balls of tissue paper and the empty lids of felt-tip pens, hair slides and plastic combs and pencil sharpeners, marbles and rulers and crayons and the little rubber carcasses of burst balloons; there was a rocking horse draped like a tramp in layers of contradictory garments, through which his head protruded with despondent dignity; there was a multicoloured landslide of Lego that spilled out over the tracks of a toy train. There was a big disorderly heap of books on the top of which a small magnifying glass rested. There were clothes, new and old, clean and dirty, that had escaped their allotted places and were joined all together in riotous celebration.'
In an interview in the Daily Mail in 2005 – Cusk, having weathered the critical storm surrounding her non-fiction account of becoming a mother, A Life's Work, concluded:
'Overall, I now find family life a great source of joy, but as a woman you pay a big price for it. I remain fascinated by where you go as a woman once you are a mother, and if you ever come back.'
It is the possibility of 'coming back' which Arlington Park explores so starkly. As we leave the characters at the end of the book, the outlook isn't great. All that these mothers can achieve, it seems to say – if they're lucky - is some small turning point or other, some brief epiphany, through which they glimpse their true selves for an instant before returning helplessly to the domestic fray.
I'm very pleased that I read this book - I do believe that it's an extraordinary piece of writing - but I did make the mistake of reading it while at a low ebb, and I cannot pretend that it didn't make me feel a whole lot worse! If you're a mother, read it when you're feeling strong. Or when your children have left home.
(NB A long and thought-provoking article in the Guardian by Rachel Cusk - which begins with some highly percipient observations about book clubs and goes on to meditate, via Chekhov, on the many difficulties facing a writer who tries to render the absolute truth about modern living can be found here .)


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How-to: Get Audacity working after a Hardy upgradeApril 28, 2008 at 7:02 am | Posted in tips and tricks, xubuntu | 16 Comments
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Xubuntu 8.04 comes shipped with PulseAudio, a new sound management system. For the most part, your commonly used programs should work with this new program. For some, however, Audacity may quit being able to play and record sound. (For those who don't know, Audacity is a sound editor; which means not being able to play and record sound renders it pretty useless!)
This how-to is extremely easy and short, but it helps me work with one of my favourite programs. In short: uninstall jackd.
1) Go to Xfce Menu > Accessories > Terminal, and enter in the following:
sudo apt-get remove jackd
Reopen up Audacity. Hopefully, it should start working again as it should. If not, you may have to quit the jackd program. Go back to the terminal and enter the following:
killall jackd
Now Audacity should be working just as it did before. Good luck!
(Credit goes to http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=4812244&postcount=5.)
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Xubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron was released today! You can view the release notes here. While I haven't upgraded yet, this page shows that Xubuntu has received a lot of the same fixes as Ubuntu. Links to ISOs to download are available, but to save some wear and tear on the servers, it is strongly recommended that you use BitTorrent. My partner blog will tell you how. It's very exciting indeed! Happy Xubuntuing.
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Just like I loved it as a kid...my red heads do too! A few months ago I saw Jammerill making some freezer PB&J's. I thought it was such a brilliant idea, so I gave it a try. It was so dang awesome lovelies! For the whole month of August, I had quick lunches I could grab if we were going on a field trip or outing. I had something quick to grab for my kiddos if we were going to be running errands around meal time. They thaw quickly and take up little space in my freezer. All the ones that I made in the video below, lasted us the whole month.
I decided to make more for the month of September. My kids are still loving them and I am loving the mama grace they give me. I also made some bean and cheese burritos, breakfast burritos, and more freezer goodies. I have been on a freezer kick lately and I can't wait to share everything I've been making. I'll share all the fun things I've been making this week, so be sure to come back and check it out. You can also see on instagram some of the fun stuff I've been stocking our freezer with. I feel well stocked for a new month :)
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Millions of adults in the United States suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease that has historically been described as "wear and tear" of weight-bearing joints of the body, causing changes in the joints' cartilage, lining and underlying bone.
The goals of treating this chronic, progressive disease of aging often include pain and stiffness management, as well as joint mobility improvement.
As the largest and most complex joint in the body, the knee is a common place for people to develop osteoarthritis. And, as more and more research is suggesting, massage therapy can be beneficial. But how can you help clients manage pain between regular massage therapy sessions?
Self-massage is one answer. Read on to learn more about the role self-massage can play in helping your clients suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee.
Knee OA is often diagnosed by the presence of osteophytes (bone spurs) and loss of joint space seen on x-rays.1 Although scientists are unsure of the specific cause of knee OA, some influential factors include genetics, obesity, previous knee injuries and overuse.
Additionally, researchers have investigated the possible causative role of the quadriceps muscle group. The quadriceps femoris, located on the anterior thigh, is made up of four distinct muscles that have different points of origin and a common insertion around the knee. These muscles work together to extend the leg, such as in the movement you make when kicking a ball, and also help stabilize the leg while climbing up and down stairs. Joint protection and shock absorption (when walking or running) are also common functions of these muscles.
Quadriceps weakness is commonly seen in adults with knee arthritis, and researchers often debate whether it is quadriceps muscle dysfunction or knee joint changes that precipitate OA of the knee. Dysfunction or weakness of this muscle may affect balance, as well as daily activities such as standing and walking. Additionally, studies have found a correlation between quadriceps muscle weakness and increased knee pain and altered walking patterns in those with knee osteoarthritis2.
Although this condition can occur in any of the weight-bearing joints, knee OA affects approximately 9 million American adults. Unfortunately, this condition does not have a cure, and researchers predict the prevalence of this type of OA will increase as the population ages.
The current combination of treatments include exercise, physical therapy, weight control, supportive devices, medications and surgery. However, conventional treatments often don't provide enough symptom relief, and so more and more people are turning to proven alternatives for pain relief, including massage therapy.
Recent studies showing the efficacy are helping drive demand, and can also facilitate better discussions between you and your clients about the benefits of massage3.
Related: Research on Massage for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
As previously discussed, studies indicate a correlation among quadriceps weakness, increased pain, and altered walking patterns in aging people with OA of the knee. And it appears self-massage of the quadriceps muscles may help improve function and correct dysfunctions.
Self-massage is the application of various massage strokes to the body's soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. You might use self-massage to soothe tired hands and feet, for example, or to ease tension headaches.
Since self-massage research is in its infancy, there is little significant data to support its therapeutic value. Historically, however, self-massage has been employed as an integral part of the treatment and management of chronic medical conditions. Lymphedema, for example, is a condition where chronic swelling is the result of a reduction in the transport capacity of the lymphatic system. Massage therapy and self-massage can be helpful in managing this condition.
Specific to self-massage for knee OA, a 2013 randomized, controlled trial by Atkins and Eichler examined the effects self-massage had on pain, stiffness and physical function in 40 adults diagnosed with knee OA.
Participants assigned to the intervention group did a 20-minute self-massage protocol twice a week during 10 supervised and three unsupervised intervention sessions. The control group was a wait list.
Between group analyses of WOMAC pain, stiffness and function subscales— and total WOMAC scores— showed significant difference between the intervention and control groups, though no difference was seen in range of motion4.
Additionally, self-massage for hand arthritis5 and carpal tunnel6 has been investigated by The Touch Research Institute at the University Of Miami School Of Medicine.
Equally important, of course, are regular exercise, proper diet and weight management. As a massage therapist, you need to keep in mind that self-massage is not meant as a substitute for ongoing medical care or regular massage therapy. Rather, self-massage is a safe, therapeutic hands-on approach to self care that can benefit your clients between sessions and their work with other health care professionals.
If we follow the evidence, both massage and self-massage therapy can provide symptom relief to people suffering with osteoarthritis of the knee. What a hands-on gift to give our clients—both in the office and at home.
Related: Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis | 2 CE Credits
This knee self-massage protocol was founded on research linking the quadriceps muscle to knee osteoarthritis. The massage strokes chosen for this intervention are deep gliding (effleurage), tapping (tapotement) and friction.
Use common sense when following directions and make adjustments when necessary. For example, if a person has difficulty using the suggested heel of hand, suggest they use a two-handed, one hand on top of the other approach.
The technique can be done safely on the skin with or without lubrication, or on top of most clothing with the exception of jeans, wool or corduroy.
The Rocking: Forward and backward motion during each glide stroke done with the heel of hand uses the weight of the upper-body rather than the arm's muscles. This protects the arm and wrist from overuse. This is achieved by holding the arm and hand, flexed at wrist, in position while applying deep pressure while rocking forward and backward with each gliding stroke to the quadriceps muscle of the thigh. Also, keep foot flat on floor for knee stabilization.
The first five steps include the warm-up phase to stretch the upper body in preparation to safely massage the quadriceps muscles.
The warm-up includes: Three deep breaths > Three alternate shoulder shrugs > Three alternate arm raises to shoulder > Three alternate arm raises to the ceiling > Three alternate knee raises
Massage strokes to use: Deep gliding massage strokes (effleurage)—performed with or without lubrication—work to soften and lengthen muscle fibers. The heel of the hand is ideal, but knuckles, forearm or elbow can be used according to the client's needs or desired results.
Tapping (tapotement) is applied with loose fist to stimulate circulation and warm soft tissue.
Friction strokes are applied with no lubrication by pressing fingers firmly into the tissue and compressing a small area while moving the tissue back and forth using short strokes.
Tap both hands with a soft closed fist rhythmically at the same time on the upper, then middle, then lower thigh. Repeat 10 times.
Repeat sequence three times, taking three deep breaths.
Seated, move hips forward, extend right leg with foot flat on floor and place heel of right hand on top of right thigh. Glide down using heel of hand. End at the top of knee and release. Bring hand back to starting position. Repeat this sequence 5 times.
Now repeat the same sequence on the left leg, using left hand.
Place heel of the right hand on top outside right thigh. Glide down outside thigh. End at the top of the knee and release. Repeat this sequence 5 times.
Now repeat the same sequence on the left leg, using your left hand.
Seated, place heel of the left hand on top inner right thigh. Glide down with heel of hand. End at top of knee and release. Repeat this sequence 5 times.
Now repeat the same sequence on the left leg, using your right hand.
Without lubrication, strokes are applied around knees. Press four fingertips firmly into tissue, compressing small area while moving tissue up and down using five short strokes around knee—bottom, outside, top and inside.
Sit with both feet flat on floor. Place one hand palm down on each upper thigh. Glide down over knee caps across to outside thigh and up to starting position using light to medium pressure.
Repeat five times. End with three deep breaths.
Dorothea Atkins Th.D., RN, LMT has more than 20 years of experience in massage therapy. Dr. Atkins is founder and CEO of Holos Touch LLC, her New Jersey private practice that focuses on massage therapy, focuses on education, workshops, self-massage classes and self-help approaches to pain management. She is also an active member of AMTA.
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Endnotes1. Peter Layon et al., "Radiographic Assessment of Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis in the Community: Definitions and Normal Joint Space," Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 57, no. 10 (October 1998): 600.
2. Kim L. Bennell et al., "Role of Muscle in the Genesis and Management of Knee Osteoarthritis," Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America 34 (2008):749.
3. Adam Perlman et al., "Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee," Archives ofInternal Medicine 166 (2006): 2533-38.
4. Atkins DV, Eichler DA. The Effects of Self-Massage on Osteoarthritis of the Knee: a randomized, controlled trial. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. 2013;6 (1):4–114. PMC3577640
5. Tiffany Field et al., "Hand Arthritis Pain is Reduced by Massage Therapy," Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 11 (2007) 33.
6. Tiffany Field et al., "Carpal tunnel Syndrome Symptoms are Lessened Following Massage therapy," Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 11 (2004): 13
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I took this photo a while ago. I was wandering in the old town and noticed this shoe display in a shop window. Now this is not the kind of shoes that I would wear. I like at least a little bit of heel on mine (except for trainers and flip-flops, obviously). However, they made me think, the one in the middle especially, of a friend of mine with a taste for funky shoes. I have never forgotten the pair she bought when we were living in the UK, painted in bold colours with a sunset scene complete with palm tree!
I got my iPhone out once again and immortalized the moment. Then I sent her an email with the picture attached, telling her she needed a little holiday in Germany as I had found the perfect shop for her. Did she come and visit? Yes, in June last year. Did we make it to that place? No, we were too busy sightseeing, sitting by the river at our favourite beach bar or attending a country music festival! She will have to come again for that shoe shopping session…
Now tell me: what is your type of shoes?
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What better way to welcome a new baby than this charming floral initial? This is a great gift to surprise the new parents. An unforgettable and unique detail.
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ANIMALS 24-7 debuted in early 2014, produced by husband-&-wife team Merritt & Beth Clifton.
Committing journalism since 1968, mostly on animal-related news beats, and an active charter member of the Society of Environmental Journalists since 1990, ANIMALS 24-7 editor Merritt Clifton in 2010 received the 15th annual ProMED-mail Award for Excellence in Outbreak Reporting on the Internet for contributions to understanding the animal behavioral and cultural aspects of emerging zoonotic disease. Having previously been news editor for the Animals' Agenda magazine, 1988-1992, editor of the Animal People newspaper, 1992-2013, and editor of the annual Watchdog Report on Animal Charities, 1999-2013, Merritt was keynote speaker at the first No Kill Conference in 1995.
Beth Clifton, our social media editor, photographer, and researcher, brought to ANIMALS 24-7 extensive hands-on experience with a wide range of wild, exotic, and domestic animal species, including as a former mounted police officer, animal control officer, veterinary technician, and school teacher. Beth too is an active member of the Society of Environmental Journalists, and of many social media newsgroups pertaining to animals and habitat.
ANIMALS 24-7 director Jill Campbell, among our most enthusiastic readers from inception, with her husband Dave manages the Someday Farm Vegan Bed & Breakfast, Island Recycling, and Scotty's Towing, all community institutions in Freeland, Washington. Jill & Dave also look after a variety of sheep, goats, poultry, exotic birds, cats, & small dogs, mostly rescued from adverse situations. Raised in Japan, Jill was a vet tech before meeting Dave.
ANIMALS 24-7 director Roger Witherspoon, currently editor/publisher of the investigative news web site Energy Matters, has for more than 50 years reported about state and national politics, foreign affairs, finance, defense, civil rights, constitutional law, health, the environment, and energy for a variety of both print and electronic media. On a temporary hiatus from journalism, Roger developed the global Save The Tiger program for the Exxon Corporation. Roger authored the biography Martin Luther King, Jr. to the Mountaintop (Doubleday, 1985); is a longtime board member of the Society of Environmental Journalists; and cofounded both the New York Association of Black Journalists and Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, which grew into the National Association of Black Journalists.
ANIMALS 24-7 director Alexandra Semyonova, an animal behaviorist specializing in dogs since 1989, is author of The 100 Silliest Things People Say About Dogs (Hastings Press 2009, Italian edition 2014) and The Social Organization of the Domestic Dog (Carriage House Foundation, 2002). Alexandra was for 10 years an inspector for the Dutch SPCA.


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AKA Lip Smack'N Spicy Mango Prawns. I'm loving these Starport Foods sauces. It's my humble honor to be working with David and Cheryl Tsang again. For those of you who are unfamiliar with David and Cheryl they are the original creators of House of Tsang sauces.
Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp
Lip Smacking Spicy Mango Prawn
Make a romantic dinner for two or family dinner for three. Your turn to invite the neighbors for dinner this satisfying seafood dish covers all the bases. Serve with rice or on its own the shrimp and mango will steel the show. The sauce kills forget about it so enjoy!
12 ounces raw peeled and deveined with tail on 26/30 Count Shrimp
6 ounces large diced fresh Mango
1 each martini glass (4 ounces) Starport Foods Hawaiian Sweet & Sour Sauce
1 each shot glass (2 ounces) Starport Foods Spicy Orange Sauce
1 each shot glass (2 ounces) Starport Foods Spicy Mango Creole
1 each ounce Star Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 each medallion cut large Yellow Bell Pepper
1/2 each medallion cut large Red Bell Pepper
1/4 each medallion cut large Red Onion
1 each medium Lime
2 each tablespoons chopped fresh Cilantro
Wash hands with medium hot water and soap. Preheat a large skillet on medium high heat 30 seconds. In the skillet add 1 each ounce Star Extra Virgin Olive Oil and coat the entire surface. Lay 12 ounce (approximately 20 each shrimp) raw peeled and deveined 26/30 Count Shrimp in pan generally facing the same direction. 26/30 Count Shrimp refers to the approximate quantity of the same sized shrimp in one pound, Cut medium Lime in half and squeeze both halves on shrimp. Let shrimp cook on each side approximately 1 minute. Add 1/2 each medallion cut large Yellow Bell Peppers and Red Bell Peppers along with 1/4 each medallion cut large Red Onion. Stir frequently for 2 minutes until contents is mixed well. Premix Sweet & Spicy Sauce and add to skillet (4 ounces Hawaiian Sweet & Sour Sauce, 2 ounces Spicy Orange Sauce and 2 ounces Spicy Mango Creole) and immediately stir sauce with shrimp, bell pepper and red onions until well coated. Allow to cook for 2 minutes stirring frequently. Add 6 ounces large diced fresh Mango and stir to coat and mix. Allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently. Turn off heat and add 2 each tablespoons chopped Cilantro stir to blend,
Good Dad Bad Man will make it easy for you to get your hands on these great sauces. The rest will be up to you. Believe me brother if your in a land locked state Starport Foods sauces will put you on the right path to Pac Rim So Cal Style.
By the time you laid down all the shrimp it'll be time to start turning but don't forget to squeeze that lime. This dish really cooks fast so stay on top of it. Keep stirring throughout each step you want to cook the products evenly.
Start to finish the Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp works well with time. 15 minutes to prep. 10 minutes to cook. 5 minutes to eat. Hey slow down there savoy the colorful bounty its not going to last.
I enjoyed this Island inspired offering with my daughter and a nice glass of Chardonnay. We talked the night away enjoying dinner the reliable catalyst of great conversation.
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OWYHEE COUNTY - Two dogs took charge - and one was bitten in the process - while protecting a child from a rattlesnake in Owyhee County.
Rodney Bacon and his family live out in sagebrush and grassland, near the Idaho and Nevada state line in Owyhee County. On Monday evening, Rodney, his 3-year-old daughter, Harper, and their German shepherd named Trek went to get mail out of his SUV.
Suddenly the dog began nudging Harper away from the vehicle.
"She wanted to get around towards the end of the SUV and he wouldn't let her and she kept saying "Stop pushing me! Trek stop pushing me!" Rodney said.
Rodney and Harper went back inside before they realized that Trek was trying to keep Harper away from a coiled rattlesnake.
That's when the family's other dog, a pitbull named Gracie, stepped in.
"A soon as I closed the door the other dog starts barking at it," Rodney said. "And that's when she was going after it, and the closer I got to the snake, the more aggressive she got. She ended up killing the snake by the time I got the shovel."
Gracie attacked and killed the snake, but got bit in the process and took off.
"I thought she ran off to die," Rodney said.
The family looked for Gracie, but couldn't find her.
"The following day I came back at lunchtime and there was another rattlesnake there and she was sitting there and she killed that one too," Rodney said. "And she had another bite on her leg. At that point I tied her up and i was like, 'I'm taking you to the vet right now.'
"She's doing just fine, aside from having a really big swollen head," Rodney said. "She can breathe, eat, drink, and she's wagging her tail as happy as ever."


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LONG BEACH, Calif. — A 16-year-old girl died and two men were wounded after being shot following a football game at a Southern California high school.
Long Beach police Sgt. Dina Zapalski said it's unclear what led to Friday night's shooting at Wilson High School. Police are searching for a suspect.
The girl died at a hospital. Her name has not been released.
An 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
City Councilman Gary DeLong described the girl as "an innocent bystander who was not involved" in the altercation.
It's unclear if any of the victims were students at the school.
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text: Takahide Komatsu Born in Miyazaki, 1979 Graduated from Artist Course, Kyusyu Designer Gakuin, 2000. [Solo & Group Exhibition] Gallery Celeste, 2006 (Fukuoka, '08)/ ART SHANGHAI 2006 (Shanghai)/ Caelum Gallery (New York Chelsea), Kobe Biennale Art Auction, 2007/ New Ages Contemporary Tezukauama Art Gallery (Osaka), 2008 This artist draws beautiful butterflies. The illusionary world is created by freely combining the background patterns seen in works of the Rimpa school, pure gold foil made in Kanazawa and detailed description using acrylic paint. He depicts ecosystems in great nature dynamically and delicately. His unique viewpoints and styles are persuasive since he lives with awe and admiration for all kinds of lives. Komatsu, who has always been an outdoor person and who likes collecting insects and observing nature, set up his atelier in Miyazaki where he was born. His artworks were featured in 2010 COP10 (Conference of the Parties) followed by the United Nations General Assembly held in 2011. Collected by The Wharf, Art Collection, Hong Kong.


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GeckoSystems' Japanese JV Securing $1,000,000 for Eldercare Companion Robot R&D
GeckoSystems has proprietary mobile robot self-navigation technologies that provide human quick AI sense/avoid of unmapped obstacles for safe auto-following, errand running, patrolling, etc.
CONYERS, Ga., April 28, 2016 -- GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. (Pink Sheets: GOSY | http://www.geckosystems.com/) announced today that the company is partnering with IC Corp. Ltd. (ICCL), in their submission to the Japanese government for a $1,000,000 grant to adapt GeckoSystems' AI mobile robot solutions to the Japanese market place. For over eighteen years GeckoSystems has dedicated itself to development of "AI Mobile Robot Solutions for Safety, Security and Service(tm)."
"I am pleased to report that due to the continued hard work of one of our Japanese representatives, Mr. Fujii Katsuji, we have again achieved demonstrable progress securing viable joint ventures in Japan. This latest, one of several joint ventures being entertained, is particularly significant due to the breadth and depth of the robotics expertise of ICCL (http://www.ic-corp.jp/) and their insistence we meet them as soon as is prudent in Japan to sign the JV agreement," commented Martin Spencer, CEO, GeckoSystems Intl. Corp.
At this time, there are approximately 2,200,000 million Japanese over 65 living alone. Their greatest fear is to die alone and that their demise not be known to others for a few days. For this reason and many others, the Japanese government pays 90% of the cost of personal robots used for eldercare such that concern would be well addressed. Further, the Japanese government is paying 75% of the R&D costs to develop robotic healthcare solutions for greater productivity to provide more economic care giving for their extraordinarily large senior population. This recent article further underscores Japan's commitment to eldercare capable, 'welfare' robots: "Japan govt to urge nursing care robot development" http://tinyurl.com/oehxdba
"We are very much looking forward to meet with Mr. Spencer and discuss the large Japanese market for 'welfare robots,'" stated Mr. Takashi Nabeta, CEO, ICCL.
GeckoSystems has already done primary market research, focus group market research, and the most extensive in home personal robot trials in the world.
Due to GeckoSystems' world's first in home personal mobile robot trials that have been conducted and documented, management is confident they have the "right stuff" to be very synergistic with ICCL, as does ICCL, in readily satisfying the Japanese government's requirements for an eldercare capable mobile robot R&D grant.
GeckoSystems' world's first in home trials began in 2009:
In Home Elder Care Robot Trials Begin
Elder Care Robot Trials Begun
GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials, Week One
Grandma Reacts to GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials
Grandma Interacts During GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials
Robot Safety Applauded During GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials Reveal Grandma's Hearing Loss
Continued into 2010:
GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials Resume After Holiday Break
GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials Revealing Unexpected Family Benefits
GeckoSystems Employs Sensor Fusion in Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems Discusses Expansion and Duration of Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems' Develops New GeckoScheduler(tm) for Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems' Representative Comments on Japanese Interest in Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials Result in More Japanese Interest
GeckoSystems Improves Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems Advances Technologies Due to Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems Improves AI Savant Management Due to Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems Cost Reduces Sensor Fusion GeckoSPIO(tm) Due to Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems Releases World's First Elder Care Robot Trial Videos
GeckoSystems' CEO Updates Stockholders on Progress Due to Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems Improves CareBot(tm) Due to Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials' Caregiver Praises New GeckoScheduler(tm)
GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trial Caregiver Shares New Insights
GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trial Caregiver "Looks in" on Mother While Shopping
GeckoSystems Improves Sensor Fusion Due to Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems Advances Artificial Intelligence Due to Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems Reduces Sensor Fusion Costs Due to Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems' Sensor Fusion Breakthrough Lowers Personal Robot Costs
The benefit of a companion robot capable of safely running errands and/or automatically following the care receiver requires real time sense and avoid of moving and/or unmapped obstacles. This is a functional necessity for a sufficient value proposition for ready adoption and sales. This linchpin requirement is why ICCL is jointly submitting with GeckoSystems.
GeckoSystems developed their SafePath(tm) AI mobile robot navigation technologies some years ago to address those very important requirements for any mobile robot to be truly utilitarian (convenient like a home appliance), while being cost effective, with their breakthrough AI mobile robot technology, GeckoNav(tm).
Prior to this agreement to form a JV to jointly migrate GeckoSystems AI mobile robot self-driving solutions to the Japanese marketplace, ICCL signed an NDA with GeckoSystems that includes this necessary Safety Clause:
Both parties understand and agree with the general concerns that mobile robot solutions may be used to lethally harm persons, other living things, property, and a country's infrastructure if terrorists, criminals, or other private or public enemies of peace, security, and tranquility were to secure access to and/or use of them. Therefore both parties completely agree that MSR safety is of the greatest importance in the utilization of MSR technologies. All MSR technologies shared by both parties in any manner will be treated with the utmost secrecy and respect due to that reality and potential.
GeckoSystems has been acknowledged routinely by an internationally recognized market research firm one or more time in each of the last five years and being anywhere from the top one in three to the top one in eight in the world in service robotics.
2015: GeckoSystems Featured as One of Five Key Vendors in Mobile Robotics Market
2014: GeckoSystems Featured as One of Six Key Market Players in Mobile Robotics Industry
2013: GeckoSystems, an AI Mobile Robot Company, Receives 1 of 3 Recognition
2012: GeckoSystems Named One of Eight Key Market Players in Service Robotics Industry
While GeckoSystems' AI mobile robot solutions have been largely unnoticed in the US, many ongoing negotiations continue in Japan and Europe due to the company's AI mobile robot solutions robust utility and portability to virtually any and all forms of mobile robots whether air, land, or sea. That includes drones, self-driving cars, and essentially all mobility systems requiring complete safety from hitting any obstacles in those situations in which the reflexes of a highly skilled and experienced jet fighter pilot could readily evade.
Spencer will be traveling to Japan on May 20th and expects to return early to mid June in order to have sufficient time to meet with present JV partners, support ICCL, and meet with potential new licensees, such as the Japanese trading company earlier mentioned. Initially this trip was scheduled for March, but due to an unfortunate accident, their long time Japanese representative was incapacitated. Concurrently, ICCL secured a three times larger facility to better support the joint venture, but the relocation of their office and laboratories also delayed the previously scheduled March meetings.
"During these unforeseen delays, due to the continued hard work of two of our Japanese representatives, Mssrs. Fujii Katsuji and Tsunenori Kato, CEO, Ifoo Company Limited, we have again achieved demonstrable progress securing viable licensing agreements in Japan. This latest, one of several being negotiated, is particularly significant due to the breadth, depth and heritage of this nearly 100 year old Japanese trading company," stated Spencer.
Both companies are certain that their advanced mobile service robot will contribute to Japan's rapidly aging society by helping seniors live safer and easier and will be recognized by the Japanese reviewers by their approval of this $1,000,000 grant submission.
Recently, a premier Japanese government trade organization has expressed interest in assisting GeckoSystems exporting to the Japanese market. A near term meeting in Atlanta, Georgia is being scheduled to learn their probable level of assistance.
"Certainly, on both sides of the Pacific, we are doing as much as is prudent and/or feasible to maximize the benefit of the monetary costs and time in going to Japan. This new JV continues to progress robustly, such that GeckoSystems will enjoy additional licensing revenues that will enable us to further increase shareholder value. It is very satisfying to make this announcement substantiating our continued growth and reassure all our stockholders, both present and future, that our OTC Markets reporting status will soon return to Current Information. After many years of patience by our current 1300+ stockholders, they can continue to be completely confident that the present management will update them routinely and to work to maximize their investments in GeckoSystems, whether by organic growth or being acquired at a rewarding premium," concluded Spencer.


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To get back up for the NCAA tournament, UCLA might want to contemplate what happened seven months ago Down Under.
As the Bruins frolicked along the Gold Coast of Australia during a summer exhibition tour, center Thomas Welsh attempted to mount a surfboard. It became an unintended comedy routine for the 7-footer, who continuously splashed into the water. He kept trying anyway, finally putting two feet on the board, if only momentarily.
"I got up a couple of times," Welsh recalled with a smile upon returning to Los Angeles.
UCLA needs to be similarly undeterred after its wipeout in the Pac-12 Conference tournament served as a jarringly short prelude to what it hopes will be a three-week run in the NCAA tournament. The third-seeded Bruins (29-4) can get back upright starting Friday night with their first-round game in the South Regional against 14th-seeded Kent State (22-13) at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
"If anything," UCLA shooting guard Bryce Alford said Sunday, "it's just getting our swagger back a little bit and having that confidence that we can play with anybody."
There's no need to change the approach after UCLA became one of college basketball's most entertaining acts — not to mention most successful teams — before the downturn last week against USC and Arizona. Doing what it does best usually works out fine for the Bruins.
Three-pointers aren't falling? Keep launching them as if they're all destined to go in. Turnovers are nearly outnumbering assists? Stay calm and keep passing. Defense seems a little soft? Get down in a stance and talk things out.
UCLA might want to remind itself that it possesses the nation's most efficient offense, complemented by a defense that had become more than capable until getting overrun by Arizona in the second half Friday. Bruins Coach Steve Alford said he also didn't like his team's sluggishness on offense, which may have been at least partially related to a strained left thumb sustained by freshman point guard Lonzo Ball when an airball caromed off his hand out of bounds in the first half.
Ball said his thumb was feeling fine Sunday and proclaimed himself ready to play against Kent State after having made only six of 17 shots while largely being a nonfactor during the Pac-12 tournament.
"We just need Lonzo to be Lonzo," Steve Alford said. "Go out and be the best player that you are and when he's at his best, this team is at its best."
The coach said the upside to not playing for the conference tournament championship was that it allowed freshman power forward TJ Leaf an extra day to heal the sprained left ankle that was encased in a black walking boot Sunday. Leaf, who played in two games after missing most of the previous two games, said he was feeling "great."
The Bruins will next face a team that's among the hottest in the country. Kent State has won nine of 10 games and four in a row to capture the Mid-American Conference tournament championship. The Golden Flashes did it in improbable fashion, toppling conference counterparts seeded Nos. 3, 2 and 1 on the way to the title.
Of course, UCLA holds greater aspirations than going 2-0 this season against Kentucky.
"Championship," Ball said when asked what would constitute a successful NCAA tournament run. "We don't play to lose."
Resolve hasn't been an issue for the Bruins after their previous losses. They bounced back from their first defeat, against Oregon in their Pac-12 opener, to win six consecutive games. Then they shrugged off their only back-to-back setbacks a month later to win 10 straight games while largely fixing their defensive deficiencies.
"I'm not even going to ask them to win 10 in a row," Steve Alford cracked, "but if they can do what they did after the loss to Oregon, we'll all be very happy."
The arc of UCLA's season has felt as if it's been heading toward something special since the Bruins traveled to Australia, which allowed them to do more than pet koalas and traverse the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The trip provided 10 extra practices and three exhibition games, letting Ball, Leaf and Ike Anigbogu get many of their freshman moments out of the way long before the meaningful portion of the season.
It also gave Steve Alford a head start building his offense around Ball, a once-in-a-generation talent who has perfectly integrated the finesse of shooters Bryce Alford, Isaac Hamilton and Welsh with the brawn of Leaf and Anigbogu. There were never any class divisions as the juniors and seniors openly welcomed the freshmen who could help them get back to the NCAA tournament after last season's losing record.
The Bruins seem to genuinely like each other, their connection reflected in wide smiles as they serenaded the UCLA women's basketball team two weeks ago with a roll call in the lobby of the team hotel in Tucson as female players departed for a game against Arizona.
Now they're headed off themselves, hoping their itinerary includes stops in Sacramento and Memphis on the way to Glendale, Ariz., for the Final Four. That would qualify as the most exotic destination of all for a team seeking its first national title in 22 years.
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This past weekend Governor McAuliffe signed a couple of bills into law concerning real estate. Though the specific provisions of the bills he signed will not come into effect until July 1, 2014, here is a recap of three that may make a difference for you:
- HB 331 – Establishing First Time Homeowners Savings Plans
First Time Homeowners will now be allowed to contribute up to $50,000 into a banking or investment account to be used for the purchase of a home. All the earnings on that account would be forever free of state taxes. A qualified beneficiary would be someone living in Virginia, who has never owned property- individually or jointly- anywhere in the U.S.
- HB 273 – Making important changes to the Landlord-Tenant Act
The Landlord-Tenant Act was amended to allow many more rental properties to fall under the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act. In addition, the requirement that landlords and property managers pay interest on security deposits was removed.
- HB 900 – POA/Condo Act changes
The Property Owners Association / Condo Act was changed to continue clarifying fees that are allowed versus those not allowed under Virginia law. In addition, Realtors and their clients can receive homeowner association packets electronically, if requested. If you've ever received a printed copy of your HOA documents, you know how beneficial this is.
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The Back Rhodes of Our Genealogy
www.RhodesFamily.org, the Free Website for Genealogy of the Rhodes/Rhoades/Roads/(All Spelling), Families
From the book entitled: Recollections of the Jersey prison-ship: from the original manuscripts of Captain T. Dring, one of the prisoners
Author : Thomas Dring
Publisher: H.B. Dawson, 1865
Sylvester Rhodes, Sailing-master of the Privateer Chance, was descended from one of the early settlers of New England—Zachary Rhodes, who came from England to Plymouth at an early day, and subsequently settled, with his wife Joanna, daughter of William Arnold, one of the original settlers of the State, at Pawtuxet, Rhode Island1.
Malachi Rhodes, son of Zachary, had a son, who was also named Malachi ; and the latter had a son named James, who was born in 1710, and died on the ninth of October, 1797.
James Rhodes had three sons: Robert, who was born on the first of April, 1742, married Phebe Smith, on the seventh of April, 1763 ; and died on the twenty-fifth of March, 1821 ;2 Sylvester, the subject of this sketch ; and Malachi, who was born on the twentieth of July, I748, and died on the twelfth of February, 1832.
Sylvester, the second son of James Rhodes, was born at Warwick, Rhode Island, on the twenty-first of November, 1745 ; married Mary, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (fleranton) Aborn—the youngest sister of Captain Daniel Aborn of the Privateer Chanct, and was occupied, generally, us a ship-master.
He entered the public service at an early period of the war of the Revolution ; and he continued to serve his country, sometimes at sea, at others ashore, until his death, in 1782.
He was with Commodore Whiipple on his first cruise; and, as Prizemaster, he carried into Boston the first prize captured by that officer: in the military operations in Rhode Island, he also served with honor and usefulness.
He was subsequently one of the eight Prize-masters on board the Privateer General Wathington, which sailed in May, 1780; and he was at the head of the list of Prize-masters on board the Privateer Stlitariiu, when she sailed from Boston and was captured and carried to New York, in 1781.
In 1782, he was Sailing-master on board the Privateer Ohance, of which his brother-in-law, Daniel Aborn, was the commander; and, with the crew of that vessel, he was again carried to New York, and confined on board the Jersey, as has been related in the text of this volume.
When the crew of the Chance was exchanged, it is supposed that Sailing-master Rhodes was among those invalids on Blackwell's Island who were left in captivity,3 and his brother-in-law, Captain Aborn-, subsequently renewed his exertions to obtain his release, as he had done that of his shipmates.
As Rhodes was an officer in the army, as well as on the Privateer, the enemy refused to release him as they had released his associates— man for man ;' and not until his father had secured the interposition of a family in Newport whose connections in New York were friendly to the Government, was any progress made in effecting his discharge, notwithstanding the very feeble state of his health.
At length, through the kind offices referred to, his parole was secured, and Captain Aborn proceeded to New York to convey him to his family ; hut so far had disease performed its work, he never saw, in life, the home and family which were so dear to him. He died on board the cartel, while on her passage through the Sound, on the third of November, 1782; and his body having been taken nshore at New Haven, it was interred at that place.
His widow and five children survived, the former of whom, Mary (Aborri) Rhodes, was afterwards celebrated in the annals of Rhode Island, as the last original creditor of the State, for an unpaid balance of her Revolutionary debt—a liability, notwithstanding its character, which she has strangely repudiated, although it was duly certified, on the eighteenth of September, 1795, "agreeably to an Act made and " passed by the General Assembly of the State, at their January Ses" sion, A. d: 1795," by the General Treasurer of the State.*
She survived all her children, and died on the twelfth of April, 1852, aged nearly ninety-eight years.
The following were the children of Sailing-master Sylvester Rhodes and Mary (Aborn), his wife : 1. Joseph, born oil the first of June, 1772, died on the eighteenth of September, 1790; 2. Elizabeth, born on the twenty-seventh of September, 1775; married Thomas Abobn, and died on the eighth of February, 1812;' 3. Sally, born on the seventeenth of August, 1777, married John A. Aborn, and died on the eighteenth of February, 1800; and, 4. Sylvester, born on the twenty-fourth of July, 1780, married Harriet Knight, and died on the eighteenth of February, 1800.
Henry T. Drowne, Esq., of New York, and l!ev. T. Stafford Drowme, of Brooklyn, N. Y., are his great-grandsons: Sarah Arnold. the estimable wife of the former of these, a daughter of George C. Arnold, Esq.. before referred to, is his great-granddaughter.
1 Mr. Rhodes was "potentially banished" from Massachusetts, because he was "in tho way of dipping"—that Is, he was a Baptist (roger Williaus to the General Court of Massachusetts, 15th, 9 mo. 1655). Together with his brother, Stephen Arnold, he was admitted a freeman of the Colony, at May Term of the General Court, in 1668; and at the same Term, appeared as the Representative in that body for the town of Providence. In 1659, he was associated with Roger Williams and four others in the same office; and in 1661, 1662, and 1663, he waa in the some office, and discharged Its duties with evident honor and usefolness.
2 His granddaughter, Eliza Allen—a daughter of Qenoral Christopher Rhodes, of Pawtuxet, Rhode Island—married Hon. John Rurhell Bartlett, Secretary of State of Rhode Island, well known to every student of American history; another, S M.i.ii: Aborn, sister of the late Mrs. Baetlktt, married Hon. Henry b: Anthony, Senator of the United States from Rhode Island; and a third, Phede Rhodes, daughter of Colonel William Rhodes, married George C. Arnold, Esq., of Providence.
3 Vide page 117, ante.
*Miss Aniir.N. his granddaughter, thus writes concerning this difficulty in effecting his exchange:—
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Running from God
My favorite moment at camp is when I had Calvary Baptist Church as my church. Their leader, Adam, shared his testimony with me. He shared with me how he had run from God by joining the Navy. He reminded me that you never ever need to run from God. His life proved this point. In the end, he showed me that God always knows the plans for us, whether we are following His plans or not.
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Unlimited Excitement
This summer I had Grace Baptist Church as my group one week. Throughout the week, they kept getting more and more excited. No matter what life threw at them, they had good attitudes about everything. At the end of the week, they had 5 campers that accepted Jesus as their Savior. It was awesome seeing their tears of joy and their shining faces. After campfire on Thursday night, I shared with the how easy it is to forget about their relationship with Jesus and the devil uses this fact for his good, so I encouraged them to continue to remember what Jesus did for them. I pray they will keep unlimited excitement all year long. Hannah Grigg
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On the third week of camp, in my first Bible study, I had a girl who did not want to do ANYTHING. Each time we paired up in groups, she didn't want to work and she would say, "Do I have to do this?'
I said, "Yes, you need to do this."
Then she had to answer some questions for a group activity and she said, "I don't know the answers to these questions!"
I answered, "That's why you're here! So you can learn your answers are in the Bible." But still she did not want to work.
Meanwhile in my second Bible study group, I had a young handicapped girl with leg braces and walking sticks. She walked to my class (at the Retreat Center) every day with a smile on her face and joy in her heart. Her smile was gorgeous! Every day she was an inspiration to me, because sometimes I can be lazy and not want to do anything when I am able, and I saw her wanting to do anything and everything and she couldn't do some things. I am glad she was in my class.
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Is watching someone falling out of a chair ever not funny? Trust me, hit play. Video is too good not to post. :45 before air last night... Full Story
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Iggy plays with French's elephant. A photo posted by Iggy Azalea (@thenewclassic) Full Story
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Duana wrote about Iggy Azalea's "Becky" issues yesterday – click here for a refresher. Basically, in the most diplomatic of ways, Duana was saying that Iggy doesn't know what the f-ck she's talking about. Full Story
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It happens to all of us eventually—I got into a Twitter fight with Iggy Azalea, and I won. Okay, no. Not exactly. What actually happened is that Azalea, who is…exhausting, at best… got offended when someone referred to her as 'Becky'. Full Story
Iggy's tough talk
Quick recap: Iggy Azalea's fiancé, Nick Young, was caught on video boasting about cheating on her. They are still together. She's still wearing her engagement ring. And yesterday she was on the radio in Tampa talking about the situation, basically confirming that the incident didn't break them up. Full Story
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Kay (GDC 6742) joined the team at Broad Street Dental Surgery in 2005 just after she had qualified in dental hygiene from Cardiff University.
It was 1987 when Kay began her career in dentistry as a dental nurse in London, enjoying working part-time whilst her son was growing up.
Kay was born in Newport, South Wales and raised in Abergavenny. In her younger days she ran 100/200 metres competitively and now enjoys pilates, swimming and walking the family cocker-poo.
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Scarlett Johansson's Lucy may be able to tap into more brain power than the average person (never mind the "humans only use 10 percent of their brains" nonsense), but that doesn't make her a smart driver.
The titular femme fatale in Luc Besson's upcoming actioner causes some major damage on the streets of Paris when she puts the pedal to the metal in an SUV. Lucy's reckless driving leads to several collisions, but she remains unfazed. "We never really die," the first time driver tells the cop (Amr Waked) who sits petrified in the passenger seat.
Johansson plays a drug mule who carries a drug that accidentally enters her system, giving her access to increasingly more and more of her brain at the expense of her humanity. Morgan Freeman also stars as a scientist.
The pic will open the 67th Locarno Film Festival on August 6, out-of-competition. "Lucy" hits theaters on July 25.


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Hello Blog Readers,
My name is Corey, and I'll be writing some entries about what we do here at Rittenhouse Electric.
We hold customer satisfaction in the highest regard, so when a recent client of ours asked for a landscape lighting layout that gave a high-end resort appearance, our lighting expert Adam Elkins set out to match the client's preference in a stylish yet subtle manner.
I went with Adam recently to the client's house to assist with aiming and positioning the accent lights across the property. Most of these accent lights were what are traditionally called bullet lights; they are usually used to light trees and other tall structures with bursts of direct light. The two brands used were HK and Dreamscape Lighting.
These lights are equipped with a glare shield. When asked how he uses the glare shields, Adam responds: "I want to make sure, when you look out across the landscape, that the light from the source is shielded from the main viewing position."
We walked around the property, setting and adjusting lights where they needed it. The property was beautifully landscaped, including a quaint vineyard and a majestic garden.
Most of the lighted subjects we were adjusting were the various trees lining the property. Adam explained to me the basic idea of how he incorporated the lighting into the trees: "You don't just want to light the canopy; you'll also want to graze the trunk with a soft light, which grounds the tree."
In the front of the residence, Adam lit only the trees along the driveway. He explained this as a natural way to draw people's attention to the house, guided along by a string of well-lit trees.
The client was very pleased with the landscape lighting layout. We had matched his expectations of a high-end resort quality with a stylish motif of minimalism.
We'll be keeping you up to date on future projects like these, as well as interviews and testimonials from our lighting experts and outside associates who work with lighting in their day-to-day work.
Until next time,
-Corey Lutz,
Rittenhouse Correspondent
Lighting Up Something More than Philadelphia's Main Line
Rittenhouse Electric Supply Company is proud to bring you, our customers and vendors, for the first time in our history, the stories behind our lighting expertise. With this blog, we will take you on a journey across the Philadelphia Metropolitan area–one in which you will see extravagant works on which we pride ourselves: Illustrious mansions cast aglow with tree-lines bursting with luminescence, tasteful decor matched with concealed light sources, not to omit the sophisticated, well-timed lighting systems, masterfully maneuvering electrical flow to a degree of elegance matched only by the most moving pieces of art and music.


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Accenture is a global digital and technology company which provides a full suite of services to clients across our five main business areas: Accenture Strategy; Accenture Consulting; Accenture Digital; Accenture Technology and Accenture Operations.
With a team of more than 100 of New Zealand's best and brightest people, we bring a new perspective on growth to New Zealand's leading organisations.
We have moved our growing Auckland team into a brand new state-of-the-art office where it will become the epicentre for innovation and collaboration in New Zealand's largest city.
Our five businesses operate at scale and are highly competitive, while also working together to deliver value for our clients. We are the only company with the ability to combine and integrate these capabilities—strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations—end-to-end in an industry context.
Mary-Anne McCarthy writes how adopting Exponential IT can help create new business models and services.
Suraj Sowki shares five trends that will shape how cloud computing can drive business growth and innovation in New Zealand.
Justin Gray outlines the path to a digital ID in New Zealand where Kiwis control their data and how it is shared.
Economic opportunities are at risk for New Zealand if we don't make technology-focused learning initiatives more integrated and universally available. Justin Gray shares his POV.
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The invisible force behind many of the organisations and the experiences we love is the real-time data analytics." Ben Morgan shares his thoughts.
Building consumer trust in the wake of various data issues. Mary-Anne McCarthy provides some guidance.
Daniel Lund explains why most Kiwi industry sectors are moving towards a smart CRM.
HR and IT have come of age, and the digital possibilities in offices must be explored, write Daniel Lund and Karl Simich.
Michael Buckley and Ben Morgan show there are enormous advantages ahead for companies who know how to add 'moments of delight' to customers.
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BetVictor Cash Out & Partial Cash Out
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After completing her Ph.D.in Chemistry at Tufts University, Heather L. Tierney joined the Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in 2010 as the Managing Editor for ACS Nano and Nano Letters. In 2016, Heather is undertaking a new role at ACS, as Managing Editor, Journals and Ethics Policy. In addition to managing the ACS's two flagship Reviews journals, Accounts of Chemical Research and Chemical Reviews, Heather helps to provide guidance on best practice in publication ethics and policy in accordance with industry standards as set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other external agencies.
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Please be aware that even calling this office to set up a consultation will cost over $200.00. The fee scale is not disclosed prior to any agreement and comes as a total surprise. We put down $2500.00 and went through that with very little being done on our behalf. Mike Everett is great but Tyler Everett charges an even higher hourly rate and doesn't do anything to include returning emails. They are looking to get your money and not your best interest. I have sent multiple emails to the office to get our balance returned and they do not even acknowledge those emails. Very disheartening and frustrating. Beware
Consider the following:
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Credentials - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
Cost - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
City - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
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On October 26, Philadelphia partner Beth Diffley spoke on a panel for the Penn Law Women's Association, titled "Corporate Law Inside & Out: Perspectives from In-house and Outside Counsel." As part of a panel consisting of female corporate lawyers both in-house and at firms, Beth gave Penn Law students insight into the practice of corporate law in a law firm, including discussing a "typical day", common challenges and work-life balance issues.
The PLWA is a student organization that holds networking events and career panels, provides a mentorship program to women law students, and sponsors social and community events.
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We provide mature, consultative solutions to today's recruitment problems. We are a true recruitment consultancy, not a job supermarket!
We are not governed by KPI's, CV's Sent or untoward pressure to maximise client fees.
We have served the Telecoms industry since 2003 and our reputation for delivering the best solution that we can; is also our greatest asset.
We have known so many people for so long within the industry that we advise our clients on a range of topics. This goes way beyond what can be expected from generic employment agencies.
Recruitment doesn't have to be a complicated process.
Our polite, but direct approach is key to meeting your needs. Recruiting and job-hunting can often be a frustrating business and our expertise will make it easier for you.
Our business hinges on personal contact.
We like to meet both clients and candidates alike. We operate an open door policy and actively encourage people to come in and see us to talk about their ideal person or job.
We believe that meeting people face to face is a key foundation to any business relationship.
Time for recruitment is often a rare commodity.
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Our clients interview 75% of the candidates we submit.
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Underpinning our every action, we take our obligations to candidates' and clients' requirements very seriously. We handle sensitive recruitment information with the utmost discretion.
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Developing new approaches to digitising special collections
We recently ran a workshop after a long period of consultation about out future approach to digisation. The resulting workshop report: Summary Report: New Business Models for Digitisation sets out a direction of travel for us and our key partners and stakeholders. Jisc has a long history of undertaking digitisation initiatives. Back in 1993 the Joint … Read more


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JAMESTOWN CELEBRATES 400th ANNIVERSARY
The Jamestowne Society is marking the 400th anniversary of the first General Anniversary at the historic Jamestown Settlement with this custom pewter ornament! This ornament is sure to be a collector's item for many years to come, and features a unique description on the back.
The Society came to us after they uncovered pieces of the original House of Burgess bell. They were able to uncover enough pieces to create a replica of the bell. Once we had the image in hand we were able to create this custom ornament for them.
Does your group or organization have an upcoming celebration or a need to raise funds? We would love to talk with you about how we can help with creating a custom and commemorative Christmas ornament, key chain, or coin for you.
Congratulations to Jamestown, we enjoyed working with you.


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OKANAGAN —; For the second time this summer, the Okanagan has been placed under a Smoky Skies Advisory.
Interior Health and the Ministry of Environment issued the advisory Wednesday morning for the Okanagan, Similkameen, Shuswap, Thompson, Nicola and Boundary areas because of forest fire smoke.
According to air quality meteorologist, Ralph Adams, multiple fires burning west of Quesnel are pushing smoke into the Shuswap region and wildfire smoke from the blazes in Washington state is shifting into the Okanagan.
"Under these conditions, smoke concentrations may vary dramatically over short periods and over small distances," according to the Ministry of Environment advisory.
"Those members of the public who are sensitive to the effects of smoke should monitor their symptoms and, if necessary, take steps to reduce their exposure to smoke."
Tips to reduce your personal health risk:
– People with heart or lung conditions may be more sensitive to the effects of smoke and should watch for any change in symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure. If any symptoms are noted, affected individuals should take steps to reduce their exposure to smoke and if necessary see their physician. People with symptoms should go to their health care provider, walk in clinic or emergency department depending on severity of symptoms.
– Use common sense regarding outdoor physical activity – if your breathing becomes difficult or uncomfortable, stop or reduce the activity.
– Stay cool and drink plenty of fluids.
– Smoke levels may be lower indoors, however levels of smoke particles will still be increased. If you stay indoors, be aware of your symptoms.
-Consider visiting a location like a shopping mall with cooler filtered air. Keep in mind that staying indoors may help you stay cool and provide some relief from the smoke, however many air conditioning systems do not filter the air or improve indoor air quality.
– Reduce indoor pollution sources such as smoking or burning other materials.
– You may be able to reduce your exposure to smoke by moving to cleaner air. Conditions can vary dramatically by area and elevation.
– Residents with asthma or other chronic illness should activate their asthma or personal care plan.
– Pay attention to local air quality reports, air quality may be poor even though smoke may not be visible.
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About Norwood Promise
To foster commitment and advancement of education, academic achievement, community economic vitality and quality of life.
To expand our promise of debt-free college to Cincinnati and beyond.
The Norwood Promise is a scholarship fund specifically for Norwood High School seniors. We are here to benefit long-term enrolled students in Norwood City Schools so that they may pursue a future through post-secondary education (including trade schools, private universities, vocational schools, etc.). With many jobs demanding a background in higher education, soaring student debt, and rising dropout rates, many students are being intimidated from pursuing necessary steps for a sound career.
The Norwood Promise is a last-dollar scholarship fund. This means we fund on top of scholarships already awarded to students. We are not competitive with other funds and support additional programming at Norwood to provide students of all ages a robust educational experience. Our goal is that all students graduating from Norwood will receive 100% of their tuition so they may pursue their future. We see this as an opportunity for increased residency in Norwood, higher property values, higher quality education, and higher income. Organizations, such as the Pittsburgh Promise, have seen income levels rise by 10%, graduation levels rise over 15% and see over $80 million go to students for a brighter future.
- of every 100 high schoolers in Ohio
70 will graduate from high school
- 40 of that 70
will enroll immediately in college
- 20 of the 100 total
will graduate from college
- 69% of all college students
will leave or graduate college with an average of $30,000 in debt each
Latest News
Norwood Promise and Monti to Provide Employment to Students
(CINCINNATI, OH) – An education-based non-profit, Norwood Promise, recently partnered with local manufacturing company, Monti, Inc., to help Norwood High School students reach employment and tuition assistance for education. Norwood Promise will be inviting select students from Norwood High School to tour Monti, Inc. and learn about careers in manufacturing and engineering and to learn[…]
Congratulations to the Alumni Challenge Winner: Class of 1951
Congratulations class of 1951! For nearly three months, the Norwood Promise has been working closely with the Norwood City Schools Alumni Association to raise money for the students of Norwood. We started the Alumni Challenge the end of June of 2016. After August 31st, we have raised $2,300! The winner of the challenge raised a total[…]
Class of 93′ in the Lead – Alumni Challenge
With one month left of the Alumni Challenge, we've come to the halfway mark and have raised $500! The leading class (ahead by $50): The class of 1993! The Norwood Promise would like to thank the following classes for making generous contributions thus far: 1961 1963 1965 1975 1988 1999 If you haven't donated on behalf of[…]
Second Graders Start Business and Donate to Norwood Promise (Press Release)
A second grade teacher, Stephanie Brown, from Sharpsburg Elementary in Norwood, Ohio, gave an interesting lesson to her students in May – how to run a business. "Students are not expected to know the values of money until they are in second grade," Stephanie explained, "at the beginning of the year, we were looking into[…]
The Norwood Promise Alumni Challenge!
Norwood Alumni! Your graduating class needs your help! The Norwood Promise would like to introduce the Alumni Challenge. We are challenging you to support your Alma Mater and counting on you to help our students succeed into post-secondary education. We wish to raise $15,000 by the end of August. Your gift can go a long[…]
Norwood Promise Awards Its First Scholarship to Norwood Seniors (Press Release)
An education-based non-profit in Hamilton County made great strides after awarding their first scholarship to two local seniors. Norwood High School, in partnership with the Norwood Scholarship Foundation, hosts an annual scholarship ceremony to celebrate their students and formally award them for their achievement. Today was their annual scholarship ceremony for the graduating class of[…]
Reflection on Norwood College Signing Day
74 students going to college, 3 future soldiers, 2 apprenticeship students, 45 middle school students, and over 105 students in audience. Where were these students? The College Signing Day at Norwood High School this past Friday! I had the privilege to attend the event and take some photos. The College Signing Day is held annually[…]
Berea College Offers a No-Tuition Guarantee to All Students
Some may think graduating from college debt free is just a dream. However, it may be a surprise to find out there ARE colleges offering a high-quality education at a very low cost. Berea College is one of those institutions where every student receives a Tuition Promise Scholarship and 1 in 3 students graduates debt[…]
Norwood Promise Releases First Scholarship
Norwood Promise is pleased to announce the Norwood Promise Scholarship Fund. Two individuals, one male and one female from Norwood High School, will be selected to receive $1,000 each to go toward any in-state post-secondary institution. This scholarship will be the first of many to come as Norwood Promise is currently collecting donations to further[…]
Norwood Schools Fun Facts By Rob Amodio
Norwood School District Superintendent, Rob Amodio, addressed the Norwood Chamber of Commerce recently with an eloquent speech describing the success of the Norwood School District. With pride, he based his points on a number of facts and achievements the Norwood School District was able to achieve. This is what was said: Each year for the[…]


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The subject of restoration efforts since 1996, the Ravine was once an area run down by decades of overuse and soil erosion. But now, this narrow gorge—home to a soothing stream, thick foliage and Brooklyn's only forest—is in full recovery mode. Weekly guided tours can help visitors learn more about the area's biodiversity, and how it can be protected and restored for future generations.
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DTX Studio™ is connecting your modern dental world – from beginning to end
Tinne Van Delm, Head Global Product Management Software, presented the new DTX studio at the IDS. The digital platform connects all aspects of dentistry in one workflow – from diagnostics, implantology and CAD/CAM to 3D-printing. One for all and everyone: doctors, technician and the whole team.


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In MCX Gold, present correction rally less likely to continue unless 27160 region gives way, this would call for a swing lower towards 26900/680 with the participation of volume . If prices win over 27160 would elevate the possibility of a turn higher against 27260/27350 initially then to 27570.
After taking support just above the lower end of daily Bollinger band i.e. 49750, Silver prices pulled back in the early session. Day's bias expect to resume the recovery moves towards 51100/51500 or even more. An unexpected sell off below 49700 would rekindle bearishness towards 47000 lat


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So I came home from work and took (what was supposed to be) a 30-minute power nap, and woke up to see this all over my social media newsfeeds. Yay!!!
With just over a month to go until the release "Insurgent", today a new trailer was released. This one shows a few scenes that we haven't seen in previous trailers, but that would be familiar to book readers (but I won't mention them so as not to spoil anyone who hasn't read the book yet). We get glimpses of Tobias/Four, Tris, Eric, Peter, Caleb, Johanna and Jeanine, and things are looking quite intense. Watch below:
"Insurgent" comes out in theatres and IMAX on March 20.


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Couple Shares Time, Talent and Treasure at Waveny
Posted on March 24, 2009
Dr. Charles Crown regularly provides entertainment on a volunteer basis to social hour audiences at Waveny Care Center.
Pat Crown, now retired from Town Hall's department of Human Services, works specifically with Care Center residents like Joe Herlihy (pictured) to develop computer, internet and email capabilities to facilitate long-distance communication with family members.
New Canaan – At the heart of any not-for-profit organization are its volunteers. Recently, Waveny Care Network has been fortunate to count a local couple with a unique history and connection to the healthcare organization among its volunteer base of more than 600 individuals.
"There is a lot of talent to draw from in this town," said Pat Crown, who serves as an active volunteer at Waveny alongside her husband Dr. Charles Crown. With decades of service to the Care Center in an active medical staff role, and known to generations of New Canaanites as their devoted local physician, Dr. Crown's volunteerism at Waveny these days showcases a very different dimension of his talent.
"He's been playing the piano since he was a child," said Mrs. Crown, who recently re-introduced her husband to Waveny service in a non-medical capacity.
Although the majority of her volunteer hours are spent assisting Care Center residents on the computer, lately Mrs. Crown has also adopted the role of hostess while her husband delights patients and residents at the Care Center with piano performances during social hour gatherings. "Music touches the soul," said Dr. Crown. "And, it's so uplifting to see the positive reactions from the patients and residents."
"It's what a social hour should be," said Sandie Malloy, director of volunteers at Waveny, in describing Dr. Crown's spirited performances and wide array of pieces from the 1930s and 40s. "It's wonderful to see one of the local community's most recognized medical personalities serving Waveny in an entirely different way."
While the couple devotes their volunteer time and energy in different capacities at Waveny, they share an enthusiasm and passion for their work, "This work is indescribably fulfilling and just as rewarding to us as it is to those we serve," said Mrs. Crown. "I would encourage anyone and everyone to get involved in one or more of the volunteer opportunities available within our community. There is a fit for every talent and a need for every moment of volunteer time."
For more information about volunteer opportunities at Waveny Care Network, contact Sandie Malloy at 594-5334 or [email protected]
Waveny Care Network provides a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to serve the growing needs of older adults from all areas. Waveny is a not-for-profit organization that offers independent living at New Canaan Inn, assisted living for people with Alzheimer's and memory loss at The Village, and skilled nursing at Waveny Care Center. It also includes the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, a Geriatric Care Management team that provides 24-hour coverage, an Adult Day Program available six days a week with flexible hours and transportation from New Canaan, Stamford, Norwalk, Darien and Wilton, inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services, and respite and hospice care programs at The Village and Care Center. For more information call (203) 594-5200 or visit www.waveny.org.


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Here is the final design for Jo Anderton's Superb debut novel, Debris, by Angry Robot books. This was a seriously cool job to do and its been getting a lot of love :)
Keep and eye out for more of Jo Anderton's novels, a rising star of the future!
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