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text: The Complex Games Apologist is good at going in depth into RPG theory and in this case his thoughts on the Pathfinder 2.0 Playtest. Make sure you go back and watch his other videos discussing the 2nd Edition playtest. He does a great job covering Pathfinder and while I don't find myself agreeing with everything I can say he puts a lot of thought into his opinions.


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So regardless of the fact that I probably have one reader (Neda, I appreciate your blog loyalty), I should still update this sucker more than once in a blue moon. Or full moon. Or whatever other kind of moon only happens on a rare and sporadic basis.
Anyway. Here's a little Halloween cheer for you:
Courtesy of My Milk Toof! I love that blog. Soooo adorable, but also takes so much painstaking work. I'm far too lazy to ever be that creative. Lesson #1 about me.
Halloween is a curious holiday. I love the lore aspect - the witches, ghosts, ghouls, haunting tales of supernatural feats, the idea that a single day a year connects the "mortal realm" and "other worlds" (I've been watching too many Disney Channel Original movies.) I love the candy, and this year I've even loved pumpkin carving. I used to hate it because it was too much work (see above) but this year it was actually kind of relaxing. Once I got past all the grunting and the goop and the threatening to cut my fingers off bits.
Mine's all the way on the left. Thank you, Spooky House tracer. Unfortunately I think it has been eaten by bugs and mold by now. It was nice while it lasted.
I've completely forgotten my point by now.
Oh wait! I remember.
Ok so, I love the creepiness of Halloween. The one thing I hate? THE COSTUMES. I always get so stressed out. I want to be funny and kitschy, not Sexy Nurse or Sexy Cop or Sexy Human. Those are lame. However, I also don't care SO much about Halloween that I think of my costumes in advance. Usually they entail a week of prep time, some kind of headgear, and a last minute stop at American Apparel. I need to start writing costume ideas down in advance. I'm talking February.
That's it. Next year I'm either going to be a reindeer or that seamstress lady from The Incredibles. Apparently I've already got the glasses.


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Weather: Gray, damp and chilly, misting with occasional actual rain and gusts of wind
Number of people: 9 stoppers, 2 walk-bys
Number of hecklers: 1, possibly? Couldn't really hear him (seems to be a pattern)
Pages of notes: 9
Conversations between people previously unknown to one another: 0.5
Packets of Small State Seeds given away: 7 (we still have some left, come tomorrow!)
People who recognized and commented on the Peanuts reference: 1
Money raised for Environmental Justice League of RI: $1.31
Number one thing that seems to keep stoppers' numbers down is cold and rain — people are more eager to get where they're going, and if they don't have anywhere to go, they're still less inclined to conversation.
Related: Butts can shiver, it turns out.
Someone yesterday brought up the political valence of climate change as it's discussed in the U.S., and how that separates Americans from the reality of it. That's been showing up a lot this week. Other themes today: low-emissions cars, how to talk to people you don't know.
Some conversations:
I think it's some natural, a lot manmade, and it's definitely something to be worried about. It affects not only us. This is where we live. But I believe that things happen for the good of the planet eventually — like the ice age helped the planet overall.
I get what you're saying about the long term, but how do you think people can help each other in the short term?
I feel like it's the little things that work towards something big. Like some people say "I can't help because I can't do that much," but if everyone does a smaller part, it can have positive effects.
What about things like driving less?
Driving definitely is a problem, but maybe it's more like not to drive things that–like some cars, all they do is pollute. Maybe more efficient cars, but that's companies' responsibility to make more efficient cars, cars that don't pollute.
Do you ever talk to people you don't know about it?
Not too often. If somebody says something really ignorant–but I don't go up to people and go, "Hey, world's kinda hot today." … We need to change people's ideas around how they use energy, how they use renewable and unrenewable resources. It seems like when people talk about this, they're not giving a good reason, or they're not presenting the information in the correct manner.
What is the correct manner?
I don't know. I feel like one way to enact that sort of change is to look at examples. Holland decided, instead of burning fossil fuels, they'd burn their trash for energy. And then they had so little trash, they actually take trash from France and Belgium. It's the same with solar energy and wind energy–if you have more than you need, you can sell it back to the grid and make money. Or you can live off the grid, there are people who do that–they call them "landships", they use the methane from their waste to heat their houses. They're totally self-sufficient.
That's silly, they're not self-sufficient. The trees make their air–
Okay, they're not relying on outside human systems.
I started thinking about how people think of things as replaceable–the things we buy are designed to last shorter and shorter. What if some CEO was in the production business, and he wanted to shorten the business model to have the company for like, 7 years, and then get out? What if he just made the highest quality things he could and they would last for ever? What it means for something to be replaceable–if our things are replaceable, are we replaceable? The thing that isn't replaceable is the earth … The other thing that really makes me anxious is that people seem to think different activisms can't work together, like social justice and environmental justice–they're seen as irrelevant to each other. But the physical place where people live is so related to hierarchies of power.
Society doesn't care until it's at your back doorstep, and then it's too late. Let's find better ways of getting cars not to put so much emissions into the air, factories not to put so much pollution. Let's find ways to care about the environment. America is one of the best countries in the world. We have every advantage, we just need to appreciate it more.
I'm concerned about it but I don't know how to get people to be concerned about it as well. Frankly, I think people think it's almost not real. … We all have this common thought that the government's gonna protect us, that if there was anything to be worried about, they'd be worried. I believe people do notice it. But they're like, "Oh, I'm just one person"–that's how I feel sometimes. But also, how can you move from conversation to the next step? My friends from college and I have these great philosophical conversations, but how can we move from conversation to action, how can we accompany our thoughts with some actions? I don't do as much as I should do, but I believe it's our duty to do it.
Today's poem:
The idea that there's always going
to be more especially
more to take away
is with us even if we were
or are the children of
the ones taken even
if our name was plunder
way back in the family
presumption of bounty
has communicated itself
like a blight on a host
it moves on
to ourselves and staggers
how we disease
and how we sicken
the whole incontinent
so wide we thought
it could never be us
we could never be full
communicably we came through
with no sense of waste
with consequence of waste
and now in a double blink
we forward our future to our present
we say goodbye to our beloved grasses
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our beloved ashes even
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3 Reasons That Nude Lips Get A "Nope" From Me
Nude lips are a frequent topic of discussion across the beauty-sphere and I am normally a very firm believer in letting people wear whatever they want, whenever they want. However when it comes to nude lips, I really cannot just pretend to be onboard with this often unflattering trend.
What to know why? Good. Because you're about to find out. I have also tacked on a tip to lessen each offense.
1. Not All Nude Shades Are Created Equal
I feel like every time a YouTuber talks about a nude shade of lipstick on their video they always say "and this nude shade actually doesn't make you look washed out/ like a zombie." This is because flattering nude shades can be hard to come by, possibly just as hard as finding the perfect foundation shade.
It's definitely possible to find a shade that doesn't wash you out or make you look like you enjoy the taste of brains, but it'll take experimenting and not getting too close to your natural skin tone. If you're having trouble, I suggest starting off with a slightly peachy nude color and going from there. Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Meringue is a great place to start and you can always go nuder from there.
2. Overdrawn Lips Can Make You Look Like A Cartoon
I have a confession; I'm one of those people you've seen walking around aimlessly, glued to their phone chasing around fictional creatures via Pokémon Go. It's okay, you can judge me.
After staring at Jynx recently, I had a revelation. So many people who embrace nude lips also do the "make lips looks bigger with strategic lip-lining" thing and it usually look very bizarre and obvious.
Just stick with your natural lip shape and size if you go down the nude lip road.
3. Your Lips Could End Up Looking...Very Un-Lip-Like
Ever heard of "MLA"? Not going to go super in-depth here, but you can hop over to Urban Dictionary and check out their definition here. Kind of hilarious and kind of alarming.
For nude lipstick shades, try to stick with hues that are on the pink or bronze end of the spectrum, rather than murky browns.
Whew! Glad I got all that off my chest. If you have any thoughts, share them with me on Twitter.


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At least 200 Indian police officers were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning, media states.
This was after they consumed meals at a training camp in Kerala.
Training cadets and security forces belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) complained of diarrhoea and vomiting after eating rice and fish curry for dinner on Saturday at a training camp in Ernakulam district.
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"Everything that helped us leave communism was worthwhile," Polish Ambassador Piotr Ostaszewski told The Korea Herald. "On the other hand, in 1989 there was no alternative. The economy was ... actually, there was no economy, and that was the point."
Poland, now a Central European economic powerhouse, returned to the league of democracy and a free market economy between the late 1980s and the early 1990s, following 45 years of communist rule. It is now a member of the European Union, North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, among other key international institutions.
Its economy is the eighth-largest EU economy and largest among the former Eastern Bloc members of the EU.
|A popular strike at Lenin's Shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, in 1989 led to the eventual fall of communist rule in Poland. (Zenon Mirota/European Solidarity Centre)
In the early 1990s, Poland went through a painful process of economic transition guided by the "shock therapy" method -- a policy of macroeconomic stabilization. It was based on the sudden release of price and currency controls, rapid trade liberalization, withdrawal of state subsidies and large-scale privatization of state-owned assets.
Most economists are now in agreement the policy was the appropriate prescription to overhaul a largely centrally planned economy with state ownership -- ridden with inefficiencies, malfeasance and misallocation of resources -- to turn it into a free market economy integrated into European and global value chains.
The shock therapy method sought to tamp down hyperinflation, which reached 640 percent in 1989, and reduce the budget deficit. But it led to high unemployment and worsened the lot of society's poorest members in the short run.
"The policy caused many problems as well. Many people suddenly became jobless, despite the state no longer 'pretending' to pay, and people no longer 'pretending' to work. The rich became richer, while the poor became poorer," the envoy said. "However, it offered freedom of choice. If you had a plan, idea or concept of what to do with your money, you made it. To be real, it was a time of easy money for everyone with an initiative and entrepreneurial energy."
|Polish Ambassador Piotr Ostaszewski (Joel Lee/The Korea Herald)
Unlike North Korea, whose political system is a totalitarian dictatorship and whose economic system has been planned and managed centrally, albeit with a fledgling private economy since the early 2000s, Poland was never a thoroughly communist polity nor economy, he stressed.
"There was a general hatred toward communism," he said. "The system imposed by the Soviet Union was never accepted by Polish people from the beginning."
Five large-scale strikes and riots against Soviet rule occurred in 1956, 1968, 1970, 1976 and 1980, leading to frequent protests throughout the 1980s. In 1980, people joined the Solidarity Movement -- a trade union and social movement advocating freedom and democracy -- that became a political force over time.
Economically, Poland had a market economy before World War II, he noted, and private property was sanctioned by the law. It was the only communist country that avoided wholesale collectivization of agriculture, as self-sufficiency was a major feature of its economy.
By the 1980s, a well-informed Polish society demanded reform and economic transformation.
"The price of the transition was pretty high," the ambassador highlighted. "You must have the guts to push it through."
|Lech Walesa, Solidarity leader and former Polish president, speaks to workers at Gdansk shipyard in 1980. (Google)
According to Harvard Business Review, the power of small and medium-sized enterprises, private businesses and entrepreneurs in driving Poland's economic transformation was crucial, more than the privatization of state-owned enterprises.
"More than four years into the reform process in Poland, the central mechanism for the reallocation of labor and capital from state to private activities has proved not to be the reorganization and selling-off of large state companies," it said in a 1995 journal.
"In fact, relatively little progress has been made in turning state companies into viable competitors on domestic and international markets, and the privatization process for large enterprises has stalled. Instead, what has generated new jobs, created significant wealth and provided value to a wide range of customers has been the establishment and growth of hundreds of thousands of new private businesses."
Regarding North Korea's potential reform and opening, Ostaszewski said South Korea and the international community should consider "who might be in charge of the transition and what kind of transformation the North wants, including regulations of foreign investments, the extent of government intervention and the model of change it pursues -- be it close to the Chinese, Vietnamese and other models."
Poland's transformation was based on the concept of accession into the international community politically as well as economically, he said. "After that followed our accession into NATO and EU. All our reforms were free market-oriented."
|Warsaw, Poland's capital (US Embassy in Warsaw)
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un addressed the importance of developing the economy in his New Year's speech, a departure from the official Byungjin policy of simultaneously developing the economy and military that was aggressively endorsed before this year.
A Washington-led pressure campaign coupled with US and international sanctions to cripple the North Korean economy have stifled Pyongyang's economic lifeline, experts say, noting the regime's focus is on vitalizing its battered economy.
In the spirit of the April 27 Panmunjom Declaration, Seoul and Pyongyang are in the process of conducting joint research on restoring and modernizing railways and roads connecting the Korean Peninsula, as well as restoring North Korea's decimated forests. The cooperative activities are an attempt to foster cross-border ties without overstepping the boundaries of United Nations sanctions.
"The late Margaret Thatcher once said that the Soviet Union was an example of 'the self-imposition of backwardness at the expense of economic progress and people's decent living,'" the envoy said. "North Korea might be in a stage comparable to the Soviet Union's late stages. They knew the West was rich. The party elites had money and lived in a different world compared to ordinary people. Having access to information, people started to ask and then demand for change -- and that is the point."
In the process of "domesticating" capitalism and neoliberalism, Poland's bold and entrepreneurial class and the "narrow middle class" gained the upper hand in emerging opportunities. Former communist party elites, too, became large beneficiaries. "Many scandals accompanied the new market economy. But people proved to be really entrepreneurial."
|The late Margaret Thatcher (left) with Lech Walesa in Poland in 1988 (Martin Cleaver/AP)
Now, Poland's vibrant economy is often the talk of the town in an economically fragile Europe. Despite recent abrasive political relations between Brussels and Warsaw, Poles are "very proud to be a member of the EU," said the diplomat.
Pointing to overwhelming public support for joining the EU in a national referendum in 2003, in which three-quarters of the people voted for the country's accession, he said, "There was not even a single moment of hesitation."
He added, "The EU is based on cooperation and simultaneously the protection of particular interests of its members. Poland protects its interests, but as for the raison d'etat, I should say it is about being an active member of this big, successful community."
Warsaw has received some 215 billion euros ($250 billion) of financial support from Brussels for the 2007-2020 period for developing Polish infrastructure, small and medium-sized firms, universities and other services. As a result of the grant, more than 400,000 new jobs have been created, and thanks to the free movement of labor and services across the Schengen Area, over 2 million Poles have found jobs in the EU market, the ambassador underlined.
Since joining the EU on May 1, 2004, Polish exports to the EU -- making up 75 percent of national export -- have grown threefold, and its agricultural sector income has grown by 70 percent, he mentioned. "Poland's economy currently is more focused on Europeanization than globalization, and this is the problem we should solve."
Turning to relations with South Korea -- an official diplomatic partner since 1989 and strategic partner since 2013 -- Ostaszewski underscored the fact that Korea was a leading Asian investor in Poland, with 190 Korean companies operating in Poland's $615 billion economy. The bilateral trade volume reached $3.7 billion last year, and aggregate Korean investments there exceeded $2 billion.
LOT Polish Airlines inaugurated a direct flight connection between Warsaw and Seoul in October 2016, currently offering five direct flights per week.
"Not only is Warsaw a transfer point, but an important destination for Korean businesspeople and tourists. That paves the way for the development of economic, political, tourist and cultural relations," he said, adding next year will mark the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.
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ASHEBORO, N.C. — FOX8's Shannon Smith got a close-up look recently at a polar bear examination at the North Carolina Zoo.
Chief Veterinarian Dr. J.B. Minter prepared the team for the annual exam of the male polar bear. The 11-year-old bear, named Nik, weighs about 1,000 pounds and can be dangerous.
Dr. Minter first tranquilized the bear with a dart injection.
"They have a lot of blubber or fat overlaying the area where we are going to dart so I have to get all the way through that fat layer and into the muscle area," Minter said.
Once Nik was asleep, the team began the exam. The top priority: Keep both Nik and the team safe. An emergency escape plan was in place. And the curator of mammals stood by with a shotgun as a last resort.
A staff member checked Nik's blood pressure just like they would a human. They moved his joints, looking for arthritis, and took X-rays.
They drew blood for further testing – and even gave him a dental checkup.
"He had a little dental tarter … you go to the dentist twice a year, he goes to the dentist once a year. We were able to scrape some of that tarter off."
The entire procedure lasted about 30 minutes.
As soon as the vets finished, Minter and his staff removed the anesthesia and everyone all quickly left the facility.
First impressions: Nik looks really good, despite some chronic arthritis in his right ankle.
Within a few minutes, Nik started to move around. And within an hour he was up and moving.


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Distance from Oakland, MI to Saint Joseph, MI
Driving distance between Oakland, MI and Saint Joseph, MI is 211.52 miles (or 340.41 kilometers). If you drove an average car (using about 3.6 gallons of gas per mile), the gas would cost you around $, since you would need about gallons of fuel.
Leaving from Oakland, MI you would reach Saint Joseph, MI in about 3 hours 23 mins if you keep an average speed of miles per hour, assuming you don't make any breaks or get stuck in traffic.


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The Samsung ATIV S is a premium Windows Phone which has had its price slashed lately. The next retailer to put the smartphone on sale is Dick Smith in Australia. You'll be able to pick a unit up for just $299, saving $100. The only downside is you'll have to act quickly as the offer is valid until October 30th.
If you haven't checked out our review of the device, that's a perfect place to begin. The Samsung ATIV S remains a favourite among the Windows Phone Central team and for good reason. The ATIV S sports SD expansion, high-end features and some sweet apps from the manufacturer (yes, Samsung has been updating their apps).
As noted above, the offer is only available until October 30th, so act quickly.


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Dwelling enchancment is done for plenty of causes. Since cast member Jonathan Taylor Thomas turns 34 on Sept. Bryan's first and best-identified role is that of oldest son Brad Taylor. Now: Since 'Home Improvement,' Richardson has continued to work in film and tv, including a 9 episode run on 'The West Wing.' More just lately, in 2012, she filmed the movie 'Avarice,' which has yet to be released. The youngest Taylor lad, Mark began off within the "cute little kid" function and as an eager assistant in Tim's shenanigans.
Previous to Residence Improvement, Hindman was greatest identified for portraying Bob Reid in over 450 episodes of Ryan's Hope. Now: Within the years since, Karn has hosted 'Family Feud' and 'Bingo America.' He's also co-written two residence enchancment books ( on the subject of actual dwelling enchancment, not the present). After Residence Improvement, his most prominent position was as a recreation show host, together with a 4-year stint on Household Feud.
Every episode followed a predictable arc: Tim would spar along with his spouse Jill (Patricia Richardson) over something silly he did, typically as a symptom of his close to-fatal manliness. As Tim Taylor's sidekick, Karn spent most of his time on and off the set hanging out with Tim Allen, who he said shouldn't be that just like the character he played on the show.
It was there, whereas working as an house complicated supervisor, that Karn met an agent at a traffic college who told him concerning the audition for 'Residence Enchancment.' Karn scored the position after 'Groundhog Day' star Stephen Tobolowsky had to drop out because of scheduling conflicts. Enjoying the spouse to Tim Allen's character, Richardson had really featured on a few TELEVISION reveals before Dwelling Enchancment such as Eisenhower and Lutz and FM. Showing within the movie Ulee's Gold in 1997, she acquired an Impartial Spirit Award nomination for her position.
However Allen's time in jail didn't completely scare him straight. He struggled academically at occasions however still managed to earn a college scholarship close to the tip of the collection. She also visitor starred on Last Man Standing this yr, showing alongside Tim Allen and some of her different House Improvement co-stars. The Playboy Playmate's showbiz career took off after she appeared within the first two seasons of 'Home Enchancment' as the 'Tool Time' lady.


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RVs can be accommodated by several Woodstock area campgrounds. (Photo: rv image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com )
Woodstock is a small town in southern Vermont, which was first settled in 1768. A quintessentially Vermont covered bridge is situated right in the center of Woodstock. The town is historical, and the surrounding area is one of scenic natural beauty. Several campsites in the Woodstock area offer facilities for camping with recreational vehicles.
Located in Ascutney, Vermont, Running Bear Camping Area is located 17 miles south of Woodstock. Facilities for RVs at the camping area include full hookups with cable TV. Campers have access to a heated swimming pool, shower and laundry facilities, a children's playground, firepits, basketball and volleyball courts and hayrides.
Quechee Pine Valley RV Campground is located seven miles east of Woodstock, and is situated near to the Quechee Gorge, a natural chasm. Full RV hookups are available at the campground, as are picnic tables, heated shower facilities, fire rings, and free cable TV and wireless Internet. Additionally, campers may use the swimming pool and pond and playground. Canoes and paddle boats can be rented from the campground for use locally.
Quechee State Park is five miles to the east of Woodstock, and also located close to the Quechee Gorge. The campsites in the state park are large, and most are large enough for use by bigger RVs. There are no hookups available, however. Other facilities available to campers include a sanitary dump station, a large play area and a picnic area. From the camping area, a hiking trail sets out along Quechee Gorge.
White River Valley Camping is located 14 miles to the northwest of Woodstock. The grounds' campsites are located near and adjacent to the White River and campers can enjoy views of the nearby Green Mountains. Riverside, open, and wooded campsites are all available. Full-service RV hookups are available, and RV campers can make use of the campground's propane services, too. Riverside camping books up well in advance, so camping reservations are highly recommended. Camping events such as bonfires and karaoke are organized during summer weekends.
Coolidge State Park is a relatively primitive hillside campground with impressive views of Vermont's Green Mountains. Facilities for RV campers are limited to toilet and shower access, and a dump station. Miles of hiking trails spread out from the campground, which provides picnic areas and children's playgrounds for camper use.
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Every week I will be highlighting a new Chinatown restaurants, for there are so many great hidden treasures in Chinatown, which is a whole other world.
This week's pick is Excellent Pork Chop House, a Chinese restaurant on my favorite NYC block, Doyers Street. I had walked by this spot many times, and it is also right next to one of my favorite restaurants in all of NYC, Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles.
Like most of the restaurants in Chinatown, the decor is nonexistent. The food is where it's at, and I definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone. It is also another "great bang for your buck"!
My Chinatown partner and I had the wonton in spicy oil ($3.50), pork chop over rice ($5.25), and beef stew noodle soup ($5.75). All these dishes, as the restaurant's name hints, were "excellent"! And once again, the bill was less then $20!


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Msgr. Francis J. Menna, 84, a former pastor, regional vicar and rector of Villa St. Joseph, died Dec. 10. Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Anthony Menna and the late Antoinette (Melchiorre) Menna, he attended St. Thomas Aquinas School, La Salle College High School and La Salle College.
After college he was drafted into the Army infantry and served in Korea during the Korean War before entering St. Charles Seminary, said his sister, Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister Mary Angela.
Also during his seminary years, under a program then operated by St. Charles, he catechized by way of mail a young woman in Japan who converted from Buddhism. He also sent her a copy of "Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux." As a result at her baptism the woman took the name of Therese, Sister Mary Angela explained.
"He was a peaceful, humble soul; it was never about himself, the priesthood was important to him," she said.
Msgr. Menna was ordained May 16, 1964 by Archbishop John J. Krol at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. He served as parochial vicar at Holy Savior, Norristown; St. Dorothy, Drexel Hill; St. Mary, Schwenksville and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Philadelphia. He was also assistant controller for the archdiocese and a faculty member of St. Pius X High School, Pottstown.
He was appointed pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Philadelphia, in 1978 and parochial administrator and then pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Malvern, in 1985. He was named regional vicar for Delaware County in 1989 and in 1997 he was appointed rector of Villa St. Joseph, the home for retired archdiocesan priests in Darby, and administrator for the Department for Retired Priests. He retired in 2005.
Msgr. Michael McCulken, who is scheduled to preach at Msgr. Menna's funeral Mass, is in a way returning the favor — Msgr. Menna preached at his first Mass after his ordination in 1976.
"He was stationed at my grandparents' parish, St. Dorothy," Msgr. McCulken said. "He never wanted attention on himself. He was very pastoral, an excellent priest. I admired him as a preacher; he really had a way of grabbing your attention."
Later when Msgr. Menna was at the Villa as rector, he treated the elderly priests with such kindness, "he was a great example of Jesus," Msgr. McCulken said.
Msgr. Menna's funeral Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput at St. Francis Country House on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. Concelebrants will include Msgrs. William Dombrow and Daniel Sullivan; Father Paul Kennedy and Msgr. McCulken.
Msgr. Menna is also survived by his sister, Mildred Shammo, and many nieces and nephews.
Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Philadelphia.
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As I look through the news each week, it really amazes me how often I see the term Artificial Intelligence misused or applied in ways that aren't really realistic based on our current understanding. Some misappropriation is understandable, given the term itself is quite broad and we're only just starting to understand how the technology can be used. However, overhyping AI is a very common theme in a large portion of the news I read.
Last week Gartner posted a great article that is worth taking the 3 minutes to read. It identifies and debunks the top 5 AI myths, some which may surprise you. The first myth that Gartner lists I found particularly relevant:
Myth 1: Buy an AI to solve your problems
Reality: There is no such thing as "an AI." Enterprises don't need an "AI." They need business results in which AI technologies may play a role.
"AI is a collection of technologies that can be used in applications, systems and solutions to add specific functional capabilities. Organizations should select best-fit, best-of-breed AI technologies to meet targeted business needs," says Alexander Linden, research vice president at Gartner.
This is a myth that we often have to debunk here at Yseop. There are many products available today that use AI to help with data analysis, collection, customer relationship management, and so on. You have to be careful when it comes to talking about AI. Don't let the hype confuse you when it comes to identifying how AI can be applied and what it takes to embed and implement the technology to fulfill a particular goal or project. Take for example chatbots. There are many forms of AI technology you might need in order to make a chatbot successful:
- voice or text recognition (Natural Language Understanding)
- sentiment analysis
- machine learning
- text generation (Natural Language Generation)
So, when you read an article talking about chatbots, you need to keep in mind there are many pieces of AI technology that have to come together to make it all work. Basically, it's not as simple as one might be lead to believe which is a good skepticism to have when debunking AI myths. It's especially important to understand these nuances when you're looking to purchase a new AI technology. Make sure to ask questions about integration, security, and UI's to make sure you understand the full picture.
Other great articles from last week:
Buzzword or Not, AI is Now a Thing in Corporate Earnings Calls
A study from consulting group, Hamilton Place Strategies, has shown that over the past year there's been a 235% annualized increase in mentions of AI during earning calls from companies in the IT sector. (Source: VentureBeat)
Marketing Automation for Ecommerce
Read more why data-driven marketing is becoming a fundamental part of the buyer's journey and successful marketing automation campaigns. (Source: MarTech Advisor)
Tire Industry Data Challenges We Need to Catch Up
A unique view into the niche industry of tires and why transitioning to data-driven decision making is important for the future of the industry. (Source: Tire Review)


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Managed Switches
Weidmuller managed switches offer extensive control mechanisms for data distribution and bandwidth management to co-ordinate and cope with the different requirements of communication participants in an industrial network. Configuration is either web-based using a simple and intuitive user interface or via a serial console. It is particularly important to have network redundancy to ensure system availability in today's Industrial Ethernet infrastructures. This is because in a highly integrated system, a connection error can lead to machine stoppage and thus to production losses. To minimise such risks in a managed Ethernet network, Weidmuller has integrated high-performance redundancy mechanisms into its managed switches. This is in addition to the RSTP/STP standard and port-trunking.
Weidmuller's Premium Line series completes the switch range for the high-end sector and is particularly suitable for complex network solutions with high traffic levels. The devices are available in different versions, ie. number of ports, transmission rate (Fast and Gigabit Ethernet) and the Type of connection (copper and fiber-optic). With their advanced ring redundancy technology (recovery time ≤ 20 ms), these devices increase the reliability and availability of your industrial network. The option to use SFP transceivers offer a high degree of flexibility and the Gigabit variants also allow their use in networks with high traffic loads.


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There are actually five Tuesdays in August, today being smack dab in the middle. So August gives me the first ever need for a Mid-month Blu-ray shopping list to keep up with all the Blu-ray releases. We've got classic De Niro in Midnight Run, acclaimed horror and modern franchises from fairy tales and video games. Now updated to include Supergirl: The Complete First Season.
Supergirl: The Complete First Season – Out Now
I fell in love with Supergirl when I was seven, and seven-year-old Fred still loves Supergirl the TV series. She still has the same kindness and purity underlying her heroic acts, but now grown-up Fred can appreciate the deeper issues the show can address. It has a lot to say about how we'd rather tear down our heroes than accept they're genuinely good, and can address how women are expected to behave differently.
We all watch TV in HD now but most of our cable and satellite providers still don't give us the complete HD experience. On Blu-ray, Supergirl looks, well, super. The picture is flawless with no pixelation or blurring to cloud it up. National City is a bright, shiny version of L.A. as the setting for super fights or flying between buildings, day or night. Occasional diversions to Krypton or the desert are equally impressive, and environmental detail like tracks in the sand make super battles feel even more real.
Some deleted scenes included with the episodes let us see a little bit more of villains vamping or sisters bonding. Bonus features give us some more background on Krypton and the Martian Manhunter. Seeing their first Comic-Con panel is fun because everyone is so happy to be introducing Supergirl to the world.
Midnight Run – August 23
Shout! Factory turns their attention to the 1988 Robert De Niro/Charles Grodin buddy action-comedy Midnight Run this month. It's definitely worth having on Blu-ray, but this one is tricky. The new 2K scan seems like it's got double grain. There's the grain of the film itself and then all the pixels of the transfer. The picture flares up a little but never displays digital noise. You see texture in De Niro's leather jacket and the road on the cross-country journey.
It definitely looks more HD than a DVD and you'll notice the difference between the Blu-ray feature and the clips used during the interviews. It seems like a trade-off though. The clips look smoother but a tad dim, so we're still waiting for the perfect Midnight Run transfer.
The interviews are great. De Niro's is heavily padded with a narrator describing the film over clips, because we know De Niro is not a talker. Hey, at least they got him and they made it work. Grodin has dirt about his negotiations, the possibility of Cher getting cast in his role, and gets super personal about his ex-wife. John Ashton is smoking a cigar and tears up talking about director Martin Brest. They only got Yaphet Kotto on the phone so it's audio only. I also recommend just letting the menu screen play the theme song on a loop. It's one of Danny Elfman's best.
The Huntsman: Winter's War – August 23
I actually liked the gritty action movie take on Snow White and the Huntsman, but even I found The Huntsman: Winter's War lackluster. Despite its flaws, the original didn't go two minutes without an action scene, save for one leisurely seven minute stretch in the middle. Winter's War stretches longer than seven minutes, so it can't coast on sheer bombast.
It looks good on Blu-ray though. The picture is perfect from the golden evil queen scenes to the bulk of the crisp, icy live-action Frozen scenes and the lush green enchanted forest. You can see all the frosty detail and the visual effects are intricate enough to look real.
Bonus features are a bit lackluster too. The film is extended by six minutes, but meeting more supporting characters only takes up more time. Deleted scenes give us a little bit more of Charlize Theron being evil, and a fight scene with the kids doing very grown-up moves, and a lot more of the heroes trudging through the forest. The gag reel wastes a lot of time assembling clips of the cast waiting for airplanes to fly over. THAT IS NOT A GAG. THAT IS JUST WAITING FOR CLEAN AUDIO. The cast do their duties talking up the film in interviews but it all feels very rehearsed, although they do seem to be having a genuine good time on the set. If only it translated onto the screen.
Session 9 – Out Now
It's hard to believe it's been 15 years since this surprising horror film from a then rising talent Brad Anderson (who'd later do The Machinist and The Call) came out. It is about a cleaning crew doing a job at an abandoned mental hospital, and scary things happen. I won't spoil it if you're going to discover it for the first time on Blu-ray.
2001 is still recent enough to look like a modern Blu-ray. The picture is sharp and shiny in the daytime scenes as natural light shines through the windows illuminating all the run-down detail of the hospital. The widescreen frame compositions make your eyes dart between characters. Digital noise flares up in the dark hallways. What can you do?
They got Josh Lucas, Brendan Sexton III, Larry Fessenden, Stephen Gevedon, Anderson and cinematographer Uta Briesewitz back to talk about the movie for 49 minutes. Briesewitz planned the sunlight well to shoot each room at the right time. It shows on the Blu-ray, and the early digital footage transfers to HD better than some film. They also discuss freaky occurrence during filming that sound scarier than the actual movie!
Ratchet & Clank – August 23
While Ratchet & Clank does not quite make the case for a great movie based on a video game, it does have enough fast-paced action to entertain young viewers. It's rather impressive just how much animation goes into every shot.
The computer animation looks interstellar on Blu-ray. It is full of shiny bright colors with a Star Wars-esque space twist. On the ground you'll see epic planets, canyons that look like Episode I's pod race or smoky industrial worlds. Images are full of detail like scuffs on robots and spaceships, and textures of alien skins.
Bonus features are brief. They're not exactly delving deep into how animated movies are made. Perhaps if the film were a bigger hit, they would give it the Disney treatment, but the short features are enough to explain what the video game was. The movie is presented in fine quality for simple entertainment, nothing more.


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The Pneuma Worshipper
The pneuma worshipper is one who worships in spirit and in truth. Joh 4:24 (KJV) God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. What does it mean to worship God in spirit? To worship or serve God with one's spirit has … Read More »


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Ohrid North Macedonia
Adults Childrens's Dances Choirs / Songs Orchestras
Director: Zoran Strezovski
With pleasure we INVITE you (FOLK ENSEMBLES, CHORAL GROUPS AND MAJORETTE TEAMS) (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on International folk – dance & music festival "OHRID FESTIVAL DAYS" 15 – 19 August, Ohrid 2019
The Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and regions, and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance, music.
Ohrid today is a cultural, spiritual and tourist centre. It is the famous tourist place in Macedonia but also in the region. During this period there are a lot of tourists from Holland, Finland, Poland, Sweden, Germany, Serbia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Turkey. Due to exceptional beauty Ohrid is the best tourist resort in Macedonia with a lot of hotels, apartments, a lot of traditional restaurants and café, shops, entertainment. Ohrid during the summer period lives 24 hours. Ancient ruins, beautiful amphitheatre, 3 citadel walls, St.Sofia Cathedral, St.Jovan Kaneo church, St.Naum monastery (one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia and an important pilgrimage place), breathtaking setting on a plateau over Ohrid Lake and Galicica mountain towering from behind, gallery of exclusive icons, museums, workshops for hand-made paper, woodcarving and famous Ohrid pearls, are among hundreds sites for tourists worth to visit. There is also a strong Roman connection to the city, since Lychnidos was along the famous route Via Egnatia, build in the 2nd century B.C., connecting the Adriatic and Aegean sea. Considering the number of churches located in the Old town (365 churches according to the immemorial legend, for local people to celebrate every single day by honouring another saint), Ohrid is called "the Balkan Jerusalem", successfully playing the role as the biggest pilgrimage spot for all the Orthodox Christians in the world.
Lake Ohrid is one of Europe's deepest and according to most experts the oldest lake in Europe. The importance of the lake was further emphasized when it was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1979. Ohrid lake coast is 35km with beautifully sands beach, tourist attractions and entertainment. Temperature of the water in the lake is 25C degree and it is suitable for swimming, diving, yachting.
Feel Ohrid for once in your life and you already know why you will return.
General rules:
Every group has the right to participate. Children's ensembles (2/3 of the participants must be 16 or younger), Youth ensembles (2/3 of the participants must be 25 or younger), adult ensembles (1/3 of the participants must be older than 25)
This is a non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances and music performed by groups
On the festival may participate children and youth folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups and soloists, as well as groups and performers from other art styles
The number of participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country)
Each group should consist of most 50 members including dancers, managers and musicians
Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 folk dances 12-18 minutes each with orchestra or CD
The Choral groups -two parts from 12 – 18 minutes free program (one performance a capela in old city (churches) and one performance on the stage with sound equipment)
The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city and excursions.
Also, we will choose the best girl's and men's folk costume and the best dancing couple
To send us short CV and photos of the group
To take a flag of the country
Ensembles should have there own transport for arrival and departure
Participation fee:
63 euro per person for 3 nights half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner)
83 euro per person for 4 nights half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner)
69 Euro per person for 3 nights on full board accommodation (3 meals per day).
89 Euro per person for 4 nights on full board accommodation (3 meals per day).
On your request, You can continue your stay in Ohrid. Price will be 23 Euro per day per person FB – price is special for the participants in festivals that we can provide. For additional days we will prepare special program for you. If you wish, we will include festival evening in other city.
It covers hotel accommodation with 3 meals per day in 3*** hotels which are located on the coast of Ohrid Lake with own beach, in 1/2, 1/3 or 1/4 bedrooms with own toilet and bathrooms and hotels in the centre of the city. Hotel Desaret is 3* Lake resort with outdoor swimming pool and it has 550 beds so the number is limited. (Our organization has only the right to represent the hotel Desaret).
Participation fee inculdes:
for 21 dancers – one gratis (20+1),
souvenir and gift for each group,
Certificate for attendance,
Welcome cocktail
Disco party with drinks
drinks during the performance,
tourist guides for sightseeing of the town,
free parking
reception in city hall,
advertising of the festival (press conference, e-flayers, FB promotion….).
Professional stage where concert performances take place, size: 10x8 meters
Professional sound equipment: (2 bass speakers, 4 satellite speakers, 2 monitor speakers…)
Professional light equipment
DVD and photos of the festival
For the groups arriving by plane we will organize transfer from the Ohrid airport to the hotel free of charge
21.00 Welcome reception with leaders of the groups
Dancing and singing together
20.00 Defile and Second festival evening or Macedonian evening party (optional)
21.00. – 00.00 Closing ceremony of the festival- organizers give certificates and presents for the groups than exchange presents and disco party with all participants with wine degustation and soft drink for the kids
11.00 Departure of the participants
OPTIONAL – If you stay more days…
21.00. – 00.00 Firewall party
14.00 Departure from Skopje city
Personal responsibility and health insurance are within the other obligations of the groups. First Aid and Medical Hospital will be available, medical services must be covered by the group.
After Groups arrived in Hotel will be given detailed program of the festival and each group will have guide during festival.
After the festival finish organizers will send you DVD from the festival program for each group and photos. The copy right of all video materials and pictures are ownership of the Organization of the Festival.
The festival will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from Ohrid airport, during the festival days and back to the same Ohrid airport.
You can also arrive through Skopje, Tirana or Thessaloniki Airport which are only 200 km from Ohrid. The cost of the transportation will be covered by the group and will be additionally agreed according to their number.
We will also assist you in obtaining visa for Macedonia if necessary.
All detailed information will be supply after your confirmation for participations.
Number of participants is limited on 400 or 10 groups!
Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.


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The Rackmatic consists of a configurable set of lockers equipped with Radio Frequency Identification capabilities that are based on the Pokayoke concept. This device is able to restrict user access to certain tools and record the actions of users and managers. This solution makes any mundane task, be it sending tools to TDY or "showing" a card inside of the locker, simple.
Rackmatic is a standalone solution which can be placed within or without a CTK room controlled and administered by a CTK custodian.
Tech Specs
Rackmatic can be used to store Portomatics, any individual dumb boxes, equipment, or TO's.


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I love making lists, particularly to-do lists. There is just something about writing down all the things I want to learn more about and get accomplished in a month that gets me really excited. And then I remember that I have chronic fatigue......and I'm a five on the Enneagram......and I have a long history of setting unrealistic expectations for myself.
So, instead of writing down what I want to get done in a planner or bullet journal, I tend to record what I have already got done as a reminder to myself of all that I've accomplished. Not only does this help me not stress myself out, it helps me to appreciate what is unique about each day.
So, as I get my pages ready for January, I figured this would be a good time to share how I set up my planner/journal. First off, supplies! I love my Whitelines Graph Paper Pad. The background is a light gray and the lines are white so your words and sketches are what really show. (There is even an app that will take pictures of your pages and send it to your email or dropbox. I don't use it, but click on the link to see a video about how this works.) I have listed the pen and marker I use down below. I write small so fine point is a must, and I just prefer blue ink over black. The highlighter is my choice to fill in boxes where I have completed a task such as posting something to social media.
Second, habit tracking and daily log! I keep track of my water intake, core exercises, doing my BSF lesson, and a time for meditation on the left side of my daily log. It helps me have a more wholistic picture of what is going on if I'm not keeping my habits. For, my daily log, I like the forced simplicity of having only one line to write. Journaling has never been a strength of mine, but I can usually come up with one sentence to describe my day.
Other sections to note: completed books, viewing/listening, liturgical calendar, blessings, notes, and my "got done" list. I think each of these is pretty obvious, but maybe a couple of these could a little bit of explanation. I think the shows we watch and podcasts we listen to can be just as formative as the books we read, so I choose to record them both under my daily log.
On my second page, I draw out a little chart showing the present interval of the liturgical calendar as a way to ground myself more fully in the time we are living. It helps me pause and appreciate what is good and glorious about the current season even when the thermometer does not get above 0 F!
At the bottom, I record all of the things that I have gotten done in the month. I purposefully keep this area on the small side, so that I can more easily fill it up! ;-)
If you like this and other planning/bullet journaling inspiration, I have a Pinterest board dedicated to this topic!
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Zeus y el Pudor
"After he had created people, Zeus immediately implanted in them
all the possible human character traits, but he forgot about Shame."
Traditionally fables have served to try to explain all sorts of questions, from stories, which usually resorted to the topic as a starting point. Thus these apparently naive narratives became historical allies in the perpetuation and strengthening of certain stereotypes.
In the classic fable, masculinity and homosexuality tended to be contrasted, so that the absence of the values hat were presupposed in one entailed the other. In this way power and honor were coupled with masculinity, while homosexuality was intrinsically associated with lasciviousness. Something that Aesop addresses in his story Zeus and Shame.
In the art pieces that compose the exhibition, as in the fables, the actions are forming stories in which the man is the protagonist and in which what is suggested is more important than what is said, because the doubt about what that is occurring is always present.
The artists use craft techniques such as watercolour and ink to represent a man in continuous construction; and ironically oppose the delicacy of materials and drawing with some idyllic images. Pieces that are fantastic narrations and that like the morals can offer an abstract conclusion.


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The Obesity Epidemic in the Time of Trump
It's no secret that the American obesity epidemic is a crisis of epic proportions. Despite the Obama administration's Task Force on Childhood Obesity and Let's Move! campaign, obesity rates have steadily increased since the beginning of the decade. According to the most recent report by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 39.8% of American adults and 18.5% of children are now considered obese.
The Trump administration inherited this public health crisis and will continue to battle it for at least the next three and a half years. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has already been criticized for halting the implementation of strict Obama-era standards regarding the amount of sodium, whole grains, and sweetened milk present in school cafeterias, as well as for denouncing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps.
Additionally, President Trump's Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has been condemned for pushing back the compliance date of the new Nutrition Facts Label requirements, which many see as a large concession to major food lobbying groups. The aforementioned actions are typical of right-leaning governments, and result in a proclivity towards industry self-regulation as the primary method of combating the obesity epidemic. Unfortunately, the food industry cannot always be counted upon to act in the best interest of the American population if a more profitable option exists.
In 1968, research began by Procter & Gamble (P&G), a large consumer goods corporation, to develop a compound that could deliver fat to premature babies. This chemical, eventually named Olestra, failed at its intended job but was found to have a large potential as a substitute in foods. It's essentially the phony version of dietary fat — it behaves identically to the real analogue, yet evades digestion by the body.
P&G saw a massive market potential for a food additive that could render even the worst junk food "healthy." Unfortunately, Olestra had some rather serious health setbacks — it limited the absorption of essential fat-soluble vitamins and caused severe gastrointestinal (GI) distress at relatively low concentrations. Despite these caveats, P&G continued to lobby the FDA to give Olestra the green light for use in the American food supply. After millions of dollars and several decades of research, the FDA finally approved Olestra in 1996, contingent on the fact that all products containing the compound warned consumers of its potential gastrointestinal effects.
Only four years passed between Olestra's market launch in 1998 and the Center for Science in the Public Interest's declaration that the chemical's existence was "one of the biggest blunders at the FDA." Furthermore, a 2011 study by Purdue University actually linked Olestra with weight gain — the very ailment that it was marketed to avoid.
This is just one example of industry's tendency to prioritize its own profits over the health of consumers. After countless years and dollars spent to push Olestra to market as a way of aiding in weight loss, the side effects of an under-researched and over-idealized chemical rendered it useless and left the American public worse off than it was before. In this vein, the Trump administration's inclination towards industry self-regulation is alarming and unlikely to result in any tangible progress towards alleviating the obesity epidemic.
The proper way to regulate the food industry likely lies somewhere in between this approach and one characterised by red tape and government mandates. At the end of the day, the federal government has a duty to advocate for the health of all American citizens and act to remediate the negative effects of the obesity crisis. Likewise, large food corporations operate as traditional businesses and have the ultimate goal of gaining a profit. These two facts are often opposed and necessitate the existence of a neutral advisory body that is beholden to the American consumer, not to industry representatives or government officials.
This hypothetical committee may be housed within a government department or as part of a separate contracted agency but must be strictly non-partisan in order for it to operate effectively. It should consist of experts in nutrition, food science, public health, and related fields and should exclude political appointees and those deemed to have conflicts of interest with the food industry. These panel members should hold the responsibility of overseeing scientific research regarding the health and safety of proposed food groups, additives, and nutrients, and most importantly, communicating them to the public. Furthermore, it must receive adequate funding in order to successfully launch these campaigns to reach the vast majority of the American population. Industry is profit-motivated, and consumers who are armed with the most up-to-date nutrition knowledge will exert market pressure on companies to modify their food products in ways that benefit the health of all.
Industry will likely oppose this proposal vehemently — especially those with large amounts of lobbying power including the beef, dairy, and egg sectors. However, this committee will almost certainly be more palatable than actual legislation — industry is typically averse to government regulation, yet their modus operandi is not conducive to products that will contribute to the overall well-being of the American public. Similarly, government agencies that have longstanding relationships with lobbying groups and trade associations may also push back against this committee if it is perceived as an infringement on their power. Despite their hesitations, it still remains an indisputable fact that the federal government is at least partially responsible for the health of the American people and should act accordingly.
Clearly, past approaches to combating the American obesity epidemic have not succeeded. This public health crisis is equally recalcitrant in other nations around the world, including the UK, Australia, and many members of the EU. This very notion necessitates an innovative, and perhaps radical, tactic that can ameliorate one of the largest crises to date. A non-partisan and scientifically-based advisory committee for matters of health and nutrition offers immense promise to aid in this battle, and could be pitched as a middle ground between industry self-regulation and government intervention that would act in the name of the American people. Opposition is likely to arise from all parties involved, but desperate times call for desperate measures — and the nearly 40% obesity rate amongst American adults is certainly cause for concern.


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These three little kittens have lost their mittens, especially needed today since we got about five inches of snow...slowly melting thank goodness!. They are also quite particular, they all exchanged clothing.
-"I want that dress, please make a bow"...says one
-"I need the bloomers to be able to sit on the sand"...says the other one.
-"Can somebody please let me have the pants? I like to play in the teeter totter!"...says one more.
-"Alright! Alright!! you can choose whichever outfit you desire, as long as you are all dressed, hair combed, teeth brushed and no sticky hands! I need you ready for tomorrow, because we are going away for a few days and you need to find homes before that." Said the dollmaker.
I am off to the flickr Gallery to plaster more photos of them, in the mean time here are the particulars: All dolls are of the 13" tall variety. The brunettes have wefted mohair for their tresses, so their price is $275 USD, the pink girl has mohair boucle in an amazing length, and she will be $220 USD. They are all wearing a two-piece outfit and wool shoes with wooden buttons. These dolls are appropriate for a child 4+, who can manoeuvre small arms, pants and things of that nature. There are also buttons and small hair clips that can pose a choking hazard so please be mindful of this. All prices are subject to shipping charges.
These three little dolls will be uploaded to my Etsy store tomorrow morning, Thursday April 4th at 9:00 AM EST. See you soon! I really need to pack!.


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HUMMER will be represented by at least four special vehicles at SEMA 2009. They include two concepts called the H3 Moab and the H3T Sportsman.
The former is inspired by trails like the Moab rim. Power comes from the 221kW (300hp) H3 Alpha V8 and upgrades include of a Rancho 4-inch front suspension lift, a custom rear spring-over conversion, 35-inch BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain KM2 tyres and additional custom underbody shielding for extra go-anywhere abilities. Other accessories are a Gobi Ranger roof basket, lower grille mounted lamps, front and rear-facing cameras and half a dozen basket-mounted off-road lamps.
The H3T Sportsman is geared towards the outdoor enthusiast. Based on the Alpha V8, engineers added LS2 cylinder heads, a higher-lift camshaft and supporting components for an extra 51kW (70hp). It features a body colour-coded upper grille, a matte finish fuel door, right and left side lockable storage boxes for things like fishing gear or hunting kit, and all-weather floor mats and seat covers.
The third car was created by former Dakar stage winner Robby Gordon and his team. Although inspired by Trophy Trucks raced in the Baja 1000, it has a special chassis with racing suspension, air conditioning and windows all around. GM provided the V8 engine.
Rod Hall Racing made the last car on the list. It is a desert racer based on the H3 Alpha but with new suspension bushings, wiring and exhaust systems. Driver Chad Hall will pilot the car during the 2009 SCORE International Baja 1000.
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Turning up the volume
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I LOVE this notion. And, it's often so necessary for HSPs. We can struggle with our ability to state what we want and need in ways that others hear and respond to. Catch that? This is about helping other people understand and accurately respond to our requests (which—by the way—helps build secure attachment, but that's an article for another day :)).
Take this conversation, for example:
"Do you want to get sushi for dinner?"
"Naw, I'm craving tacos. Let's go to _____."
"Do you not want to do that?"
"No, I was really wanting sushi tonight."
"Well, why didn't you just say that?"
"I did."
"No, you didn't. You asked me what I wanted."
My husband and I have had some version of this discussion probably 100 times. We've done this so much that he now jokes about the "Ivy" question. The joking is nice because we used to both end up frustrated. Until he pointed this out to me, I didn't even realize my tendency! It was so natural and ingrained in me to not state what I wanted but to phrase everything as a question. Naturally, this way, the other person could disagree if they wanted to. But, the problem with this approach is that when the other disagreed I felt frustrated, like they didn't even care what I want.
Cue this idea of turning up the volume.
If I can communicate more clearly and directly, I'm more likely to get what I want or to find a workable compromise. This means I don't have to feel frustrated, overlooked or ignored—often by someone who cares and wouldn't want me to feel that way at all.
As HSPs, we can be so gentle and thoughtful. The people in our lives often cherish this about us. We're very considerate of others' needs and don't want to upset anyone or rock the boat. To others, the upside can be that we're so easy to get along with, and they often feel heard, cared for and very appreciated. The downside—those who care about us may not even know what we want or need in any given moment because we don't tell them!
So, always the question is, but what do we do?
- The first step is recognizing when you do not communicate clearly. You might even need a loved one to point it out to you. (Thanks, husband!)
- Then, look for patterns. Does this happen for you more around certain topics or situations? If so, acknowledge this and plan to be on the lookout in those settings.
- If you're not sure when it happens, notice your feelings instead. When do you start to feel frustrated or angry with others? When do you feel ignored, not heard or dismissed? Ask yourself what you said and how you expressed yourself. Is there something more you can do or say to be direct?
- Focus on simple, straightforward communication. If you're anything like me, you can get wordy. Or bury what you're saying in multiple introductory phrases and descriptors. Get real simple here. I'm talking, subject—verb--object simple. Most of the time, the subject is gonna be "I," as in:
I want ______.
I need______.
I'd like ______.
I'd appreciate ______.
- Practice coming up with these statements yourself for different situations. You can roll these around in your head for a while before you try using them. When you do try, it's great to start with someone who knows you well and with a situation that's not very risky. (Despite my sense of frustration, life's gonna keep going on just fine if I don't get my sushi for dinner.)
- After you start getting the hang of it, you can add some more complexity to these statements.
I want _______ because _________.
When you __________, I feel _________. Instead, I'd like for you to _____________.
You can always revise and adapt and upgrade as you build this muscle. The key here is to state directly and clearly what you're feeling/thinking/needing. Doing so is a wonderful way to turn up your volume and cut back on those times of feeling dismissed or ignored.
Feel free to drop me a line and let me know how it goes.
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Turkey will stand by a consensus reached in December between Ankara, Baghdad and Irbil to seek Baghdad's permission, but not its blessing, in exporting Iraqi Kurdistan's oil, Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said Thursday.Turkey signed a series of landmark deals with Iraqi Kurdistan in November to export the semi-autonomous region's hydrocarbon resources to world markets via pipelines through Turkey.Iraqi officials have threatened Turkey with legal action if what they describe as "smuggled oil" is exported without Baghdad's approval.Turkey has repeatedly said it would respect Baghdad's sensitivities and help Irbil and Baghdad to find common ground before any exports can begin. Around 220,000 barrels of oil has been stored in tanks in Ceyhan so far, Yildiz said.Turkey has long maintained that Iranian gas prices are too high.Turkey depends on imports for almost all of its natural gas needs, which are estimated to reach 52 billion cubic meters this year.


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The season 4 premiere of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will introduce Ghost Rider into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There has been no shortage of build up to the character's debut with his flaming skull and muscle car featured in almost every promo so far. Robbie Reyes will bring a new dynamic to the show after previously exploring the history of the Inhumans. Now, Ghost Rider will be used as the gateway to the mystical corner of the MCU.
While the inclusion of Ghost Rider is certain to bring excitement towards the series, they are doing so with the least well-known version of the character. However, Robbie is said to be the best fit for the series thanks to the role family plays to his story. Robbie will still be dealing with the normal struggles of other Ghost Rider's, but as the character is explored, they are ready to open up a new aspect to the universe.
Gabriel Luna has been given the task of bringing the character to life on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and he recently spoke to Collider about his newest role and the opportunities it brings. One of the things that made Luna interested in the role is the orphan background that he has. This is only the beginning of the hardships that Robbie deals with throughout his life, which allows him to be slightly different than other versions of the character.
"Previous incarnations of the character are men who usually have a pretty decent life, to start out. Johnny Blaze is a famous Hollywood stuntman. Danny Ketch is not doing too bad to start with. And then, the Ghost Rider becomes this really heavy curse on them. Robbie is in an inverted position there. He had some hardships early in his life, and the Ghost Rider actually becomes an empowering thing... His control over it is something that slightly differs from the previous characters and previous vessels of the Ghost Rider spirit."
Even though he has a tougher past than Blaze or Ketch, this upbringing is what helps to make him different. As Luna says, the challenges Reyes has overcome and his positive attitude in the face of adversity gives him the advantage over his other half.
"He has more control over these fits than other Ghost Riders have had. It's basically just the goodness in him, and his duty to his brother and his family, that gives him the strength to be able to keep the cap on and to keep the monster at bay... However out of control he is, when he finally does transform, there's a lot weighing on his mind. He's trying to make a compromise with the other guy. If he can't shake his shadow, he's gotta compromise in this job he's given himself. This code that he lives by now is that contract that he's made with himself."
Those involved are clearly excited about what Robbie Reyes can bring to the show and the doors it will open up. For Luna, he is more than willing to be the one to "break the ice" mysticism in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Doctor Strange coming out in just a few months, that will certainly open the floodgates to the stranger stories in the MCU, but until then, it will be Ghost Rider's story to tell.
"We're starting to tow the line and inch towards some ground that hasn't been covered... What we haven't touched on are things that can't be explained perfectly by science. It's a lot of really fun stuff that starts to lean into the world of Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider and Mephisto, and all of these other elements that also exist there, like ghouls and goblins and all sorts of cool things. We're happy to be the ones to break the ice on that."
After all the talk surrounding the character, it will be great for fans to finally be introduced to Ghost Rider. Hopefully it is the start of a memorable character on the television side. Time will tell whether or not that will be the case, but in the meantime, fans will have to tune in and find out for themselves.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 4 premieres Tuesday, September 20 @10pm on ABC.
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