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A couple weeks ago I was having a conversation about how I don't shoot anything beyond commissioned work. I rarely shoot for myself, if ever. During this conversation I said, "I'm not really passionate about photography, I'm passionate about people and about their stories. Photography is not my passion." Yup, I said that and yes, in many ways it's true. For example, for me photography is a tool like any other. I think of declaring my love for photography as something like a furniture maker saying that he's passionate about his saw when it's really the creation of something utilitarian and beautiful that his heart craves. This isn't to say that one can't be passionate about photography (or even saws for that matter). It's just that for me, photography has become a means to an end. It's the way I tell a story through my point of view. When I got into this craft I knew I wanted to shoot portraits. I never really thought of it as storytelling or documentation. But that's exactly what portraiture is. It's not always a long story but it's a story nonetheless. After I said out loud that I wasn't passionate about photography I asked myself if that was really true. It's something I've said before, but the last time I said those words they stuck with me. I'm bringing this up because this Christmas my oldest friend Kelly, who also happens to be 75% of the reason I moved to NYC in the first place, had his 30th birthday and decided his way of celebrating was to rent a fatty house on the north shore of Oahu and invite his besties out for two weeks of fun in the sun. Being that Kelly is my oldest friend, we went to college together, and we live a mile apart in Brooklyn, it's only natural that we share a number of close friends. Which is what made this trip especially awesome over just any trip to Hawaii, which, let's be honest, would still kick-ass.
When I packed for this trip, I left my 'work' cameras at home and decided to stick with 90% film, (I had a small point and shoot and my iPhone), because I knew I'd never get around to editing the images, (I talked a little bit about this last year in a blog post). So after intentionally leaving my 'work' cameras at home, once I got to Hawaii I realized I had brought five cameras with me. Five. Not including my iPhone. Which took me back to the question: am I passionate about photography? Maybe? In truth, the answer is that I don't really know and I think that's okay. Simply put, I brought all those cameras and took all these photos for the same reason people hire me to do what I do. It was a very unique place under unique circumstances and I wanted all of it documented. The reason for film: because I relate editing digital photos with work and work that was the last thing I wanted to create for myself while on a vacation. Shooting film— lots of it— was the solution. With film, I just drop it off at the lab and the work is done. The best part of which is getting that little folder of prints to look through. S0-much-fun! The lab also provides digital scans (which are pretty handy for posts like this). They're nothing fancy, we're talking really quick and dirty scans. These are from the 1-hour photo place people so don't judge! ;)
In all seriousness though, the people in the images below are the ones on this planet who know me best. So much so that I got Christmas presents addressed to my various alter egos Deb and Aunt Katie, (I'll spare you the deets on those for now). As a group we had the chance to bond and be together in a way we haven't really done since college. An opportunity that seems especially important right now because many of our lives are changing faster than ever before. Careers, relationships, kids, marriage— all potential circumstances that can make trips like this less likely in the near future. This was an incredibly special week for me and so it was worthy of documentation. Like so many occasions I document for others I was able to do it for myself. Going through these images and writing this post is a reminder that what I do is important and that's a really good feeling. Funny how doing it for myself is such a strong reminder of that. It's like a masseuse having her feet massaged. All this to say photography is important whether it's film or not; it's about the memories and people you share them with. Photographs are how we share our lives with one another and it's how we link back up and relive our experiences. It's a gift.
Here's to 2014 and the many more memories to be made! <3


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Sri Satya Narayan Bhagwan ki Katha
Story of Lord Satya Narayan
Before telling about the Sri Satya Narayan Bhagwan's story, let me tell you one interesting story related to it.
In our side when anything is getting delayed due to some repeating task, people say in Bhojpuri "Satya Narayan Bhagwan ke katha banawale baada kaa" (Have you made it story of Lord Sata Narayan.). This is due to a real incident which happened in a village "Reotipur" of Ghazipur District, coincidently Reotipur is the second largest village in Asia in population, the largest one is also in Ghazipur only.
So when the prist started the story of Lord Satyanarayan in house of his one Yajman (devotee). He hardly reached at chapter two then one more person came and said "Pundit jee, humara khaatir phir se shuru kari" (Please, start it again for me). and this chain was happening till the evening.
And now here is the story…
The Most famous Story
Once Naradji went to the Lord to ask Him for a panacea for the miseries of the world. Sri Satyanarayan told Naradji that there is a fast which can be performed by anyone. The fast would result in the fulfillment of his desires and also liberation from the cycle of birth and death. He told several stories about Satyanarayan Katha.
1) Sri Narayana told Naradji how a poor, old and ailing Brahmin as well as an impoverished woodcutter, had all their wishes fulfilled, became prosperous, and ultimately attained salvation by the correct and devotional performance of the Sri Satyanarayan fast and puja.
2) The second story consists of a childless merchant who asked a king the correct procedure of the Satyanarayan fast. This story is roller coaster ride of story telling. Sadhu the merchant make a wish that if he and his wife get a child they will keep fast and do Satyanarayan Puja. By grace of Lord Satyanarayan they got a daughter named Kalavati. Satyanarayan Puja is still due for Sadhu which he postpones it till the wedding of Kalavati. Even after her wedding he does not do so. Then Lord decided to remind Sadhu what he has promised.
Sadhu and his son in law are arrested in a city where they go for business as they are taken as two thieves. Sadhu's wife and her daughter both lost everything and have to feed themselves as beggar. While begging and trying to get some food Kalavati saw a Satyanarayan puja being performed and told her mother about it. Lilavati remembered that she had not performed the promised puja and hence she was facing all these difficulties. She decided to perform the fast and the Puja. The king was informed in a dream, that the merchants were innocent so he released them after compensating them with a lot of wealth.
I am not telling this story in full.. but Sadhu as it is forgets to do the Satyanarayan fast and puja and keep facing the music of not doing so… untill he does the fast and Puja. and every thing is fine in the end of this story…
3) Once, as King Angadwaja was returning from a hunting expedition, he stopped to rest under a tree for a while. Nearby a small group of cowherd boys were playing the game of doing puja. They offered their humble parsad to the king, who out of pride left it untouched. Subsequently the king suffered great losses and realised that that was due to the contempt he had shown for those children's puja. The king returned to the spot where he had met the cowherds, and with great faith performed the puja with them. The king regained all that he had lost.
All those who have followed this story and fast, and also those who read at least part of this message with reverence, have all their wishes fulfilled and meet up in Satyaloka (Heaven) as is the promise, assured by the Satyanarayan katha. 🙂
It is told that the Satyanarayan fast was very effective during Kaliyuga (Age of Machines) and that whoever read or heard this story would be rid of all sorrows and difficulties.
Post Script
Any way this Katha and fast is too much popular in Northern India that I guess every six month every devotee listen it 12 times and in that two times in his home while fasting.
Even I have heard it several times due to my Grand mother's pressure. but I never understood why people listen the same story again and again with so much interest. I never found this story of Lord Satya Narayan, but story of a merchant who did not listen Lord Satya Narayan story and then listened it.
I asked my priest that where is now story of Lord Satya Narayan, he said this is the only story. I replied, how it can be.. it was story Of Sadhu the Merchant. You never told us story of Lord Satya Narayan. He declared me Nastik (Non Believer) and said I argue too much.
In fact, that priest and others also don't even know what's the true story of Lord Satya Narayan. Long ago someone wrote this story as story teller and it became so much popular in Northern India, like Tulsi Das's "Shri Ram Charit Manas" took the place of original "Ramayana" and most of us take that book as the most holy book even holier than Gita.
But its true that this religious story like all other religious stories fails on argument.
Now, as it's declared that this story will be rid of all sorrows and difficulties, I never found anyone became happy or rich or even a single issue of that person is solved after hearing this story.
I am still searching for the Truth to get Nirvana and meet up with Lord Satya Narayan in Satyaloka (Heaven) as is the promise.
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Rawson, Alfred Pearson, fl 1893-1912 :Plan of subdivision of Mr. Jepson's Estate. Masterton [ms map]. A. P. Rawson, authorised surveyor, Masterton, Sept. 1905
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Cadastral map showing sections 1-10, of the estate of Jepson, between Worksop Road and Hessy Street, Masterton, with measurements in feet which are referred to in a note. Includes sites of two houses. The map has an inset locality plan of the area from Renall, Chapel, Hall, Church, Miriam Streets and Worksop Road. Streets are named as are some buildings as follows: Queens Hotel, Pragnalls Buildings, Presbyterian Church, Central Hotel, Bank of New South Wales, W.E.G.A., Prince of Wales Hotel, Bank of New Zealand, Lyttle, Club Hotel, English Church, Y.M.C.A. building, Daily, Age, Post Office, Bank of Australia, Donald, Hecksher, Implement Company, Levin, Court House, County Office, Public Institute, Wesleyan Church.
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Apple Security Update Includes Shockwave
Today Apple released Security Update 2007-009 for OSX 10.4 and 10.5. It includes both the Shockwave for Director and Flash Player Plug-ins.
The upside of this is that Apple thinks it is good to include Shockwave with a system update. Shockwave has been preinstalled on Macs for a LONG time now. The downside is that although the plug-in is update, it is the Rosetta-only Shockwave. It is getting so hard to deal with Rosetta. All I want for Chrismukkah is a MacIntel version of Shockwave.
This was the statement included with the security update:
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Available for: Mac OS X v10.4.11, Mac OS X Server v10.4.11, Mac OS X v10.5.1, Mac OS X Server v10.5.1
Impact: Opening maliciously crafted Shockwave content may lead to arbitrary code execution
Description: Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Shockwave Player. By enticing a user to open maliciously crafted Shockwave content, an attacker may cause arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issues by updating Shockwave Player to version 10.1.1.016. Credit to Jan Hacker of ETH Zurich for reporting the problem in Shockwave.
Thanks Jan!
And while on the topic of a MacIntel version of the Plug-in, it seems as if Director has been slightly delayed. Early in 2007 Adobe had said the 2nd half of 2007 for a new version, but that has now been pushed back to January 2008. Read more in the Director FAQ.
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A caller reported to Fairfax County police a driver struck a bear on the Dulles Toll Road in the Vienna area Saturday, the first seasonal report of a bear sighting in Fairfax County.
A Vienna resident also reported seeing a bear in his backyard in the 1600 block of Fremont Lane around noon on Saturday, Fairfax County police said. It's unclear whether it was the same bear that was struck on the busy thoroughfare nearby.
Police did not have additional details about the accident on the Dulles Toll Road. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which operates the toll road, said the authority had no record of such an incident.
Fairfax County police said black bear sightings are not uncommon at this time of year and residents should not be alarmed. They said bears will generally keep moving through an area, unless they find food. Animal control officers do not remove bears from neighborhoods.
Police said residents can take steps to keep bears and other animals away from their homes:
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text: I'm in the process of checking prices and availability on a bunch of Audi Sport parts and complete race cars, and what do I bump into? A lightweight A4 body-in-white, made by the factory for Audi sport, fully galvanized but apparently around 200kg lighter than standard. Hmmm, anybody out there want to start a real project? I did not bother to ask the price on it, but who knows, it might even be reasonable. Any interest, let me know. It seems the S2 group A (FIA) prices are still fairly hig, as the homologation does not run out for a couple of years. There is a decent Group N S2 available which would be a good starting point for any type of competition vehicle. Ditto on the interest. Jouko Haapanen Pori, Finland


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Leaders are trained equipped and prepared to lead at all times. Jesus was a real leader, and he demonstrated his ability to lead in everything that he did. Jesus never hesitated to tell his followers that he wanted all or nothing. If indeed, Jesus said that their love for him needed to be so great that all other human relationships would be pale by comparison. While only Jesus qualifies for that kind of devotion, we can learn from Jesus that skilled leaders do not blank when urging others to count the costs. They know that no follower who has a halfhearted commitment will ever become a leader. Jesus demonstrated his ability to lead despite the strong opposition against him, that we too can do the same if we follow in Jesus footsteps.
Jesus also made it clear that a conflict should be handled personally, privately and with a forgiving spirit. The disciples thought that such an act of forgiveness would require an added measure of faith, but Jesus taught them that they needed only to use the faith they already processed. Even a little faith in God would unleash enough power to uproot a tree. God has the power to uproot anger and bitterness. He says, "Pay attention and always be on your guard [looking out for one another]. So if your brother sins (misses the mark), solemnly tell him so and reprove him, and if he repents (feels sorry for having sinned), forgive him. And even if he sin against you seven times in a day, and turns to you seven times and says, I repent [I am sorry], you must forgive him (give up resentment and consider the offense as recalled and annulled)." (Luke 17:3-4 AMP)
Careful leadership is important for Jesus followers, but so is constant forgiveness. When there is sin among God's people, they are responsible to rebuke one another. To "rebuke" does not mean to point out every sin, for Jesus also warns against being judgmental. To "rebuke" (always in love) means to bring sin to a person's attention with the purpose of restoring that person to God and to fellow humans. In context here, and this refers to sin that could put that person or others away from God, and thus result in the horrible judgment Jesus spoke of in Luke 17:2. When a person feels that he are she must rebuke another Christian for a sin, it is wise for that person to check his or her attitudes and motivations first. Unless rebuke is tied to forgiveness, it will not help the sinning person. Jesus explained, in fact, that if the other person repents, the rebuker must forgive. And that forgiveness extends constantly.
The disciples told Jesus, "We need more faith." Jesus did not directly answer the question because the amount of faith is not as important as its genuineness. What is faith? It is dependence on God and a willingness to do his will. "And the Lord answered, If you had faith (trust and confidence in God) even [so small] like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, be pulled up by the roots, and be planted in the sea, and it would obey you." (Luke 17:6 AMP).
A mustard seed is small, but it is alive and growing. Like a tiny seed, a small amount of genuine faith in God will take root and grow. The apostle did not need more faith; a tiny seed of faith would be enough, if it were alive and growing.
Jesus pointed to a nearby mulberry tree and said that even small faith could uproot it and send it into a sea. Mulberry trees grow quite large as high as 35 feet. Matthew's gospel records a similar teaching when Jesus said that a mountain could be told to throw itself into the sea. It is the power of God, not faith, that uproots trees and mountains, but faith must be present for God to work. Even a small seed of faith is sufficient. There is great power in even a little faith when God is there.
Now here is how faith is described in Hebrews, "NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, [a]the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]." (Hebrew 11:1AMP)
Those who do not have faith cannot see pass the physical world around them. They are limited by their said temporal circumstances and are blind to what God is doing. Nevertheless, those who open their spiritual eyes can see the spiritual realities, which transcend this world. There hope is in God's strength and in his faithfulness. In that hope, they find the strength to endure. When it comes to faith, the world scoffs. Faith, at best, seems like a great waste; at worst, it seems almost suicidal. Do we really want to give up the pleasure to have this world for something elusive and ethereal?
Faith is never easy. However, the more convinced we are of the reality of an all-good, all-powerful God, the more I have trust will grow, and the less we will be overwhelmed, by doubts and temptations.


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Pendene Villa is a big private property with private pool and air-conditioning. The pool is fenced for children's security.
We keep our villa well maintained and pristine. If you have contact in Mauritius we recommend that you have the villa checked out before reserving. Even though the villa sleeps 11 people it can accommodate up to 14 with a bit of flexibility and creativity. So, if your group exceeds 11 just ask and we can discuss sleeping arrangements. PENDENE is a spacious detached villa only 10/15 minutes walking distance from the best bathing beach in Pereybere and a similar distance from Grand Baie - Mauritians shopping and nightlife 'capital'. A 10 minute drive is Mont Choisy - one of the largest sandy beaches on the island. Supermarket and local produce shopping is less than 10 minutes away. The colonial style villa has balconies front and back and views for miles.
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All bedrooms have air-conditioning and electric fans in the lounge, indoor games and a library + TV - DVD - Play Station.
For further information about our villa and Mauritius please see our website www.mauritius-villa.co.uk
Other facilities: Exceptionally equipped kitchen with dishwasher - microwave oven - 5 ringed stove and a plethora of cooking utensils and crockery and cutlery.
Utility room for your laundry with iron and ironing board. Cool boxes to take picnics to the beach.
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Security: - caretaker/manager on site in a cottage by the gate.
- villa alarmed in case of security breach or fire.
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- fire extinguishing equipment.
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The villa is cleaned and fresh linen/towels provided once a week. For extra cleaning maid service can be provided for a little extra.
Born,raised and educated in Bristol in UK I now live in a small village in the outskirts of the city. Married with 2 daughters both my husband and I work in the medical fields.
Alice my eldest secured a 1st in Mphys in 2013 and is now doing Phd in Physics and Hannah the younger one is reading Law.
I holidayed in Mauritius in the year 2000 and fell in love with the country and the people, hence our investment in this little paradise. Designed and built to our specification the villa provides comfort, space, peace and tranquility with a touch of luxury. Kitted to a high standard it feels like home away from home which is reflected and supported by many of our guests reviews.
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We were handsomely looked after by Garçon and Baby, they booked our trips, took us to the best shops and restaurants and even cooked delicious meals and treats for us occasionally.
Our favourite trip was the boat trip to ile aux cerf, closely followed by the trip to a nature reserve called isle aux aigrettes. In fact we enjoyed everything we did, it's hard to choose the best day.
We enjoyed many beach front bars at Peryebere and Grande Baie but our favourite restaurant was Le Pecheur.
I would recommend this holiday/villa to all friends and family, ideal for families and adult groups alike.
We hired a car for the two weeks and had a lot of use out of it, also, it is good to remember that the reason this island is so green and lush, is because it does get rain, but still nice and warm, even when it does.
We had a wonderful two week holiday at Pendent Villa. Mauritius was the ideal island for our family to meet up from across the world.
The villa is large and the rooms are an impressive size . The hallway is also stunning with a grand sweeping staircase. We made good use of the sizeable kitchen and appreciated the large table - a great place for real family conversations.
From the time of booking we had great communications and advice from Wendy. We also had attentive but discreet help from the on site couple, Garcon and Baby. They arranged some wonderful trips for us and the two speed boat trips to islands we took we're particularly excellent. We thought the trips were much better quality and value than some others we saw being advertised. Garcon was also very helpful with booking resturants and showing us good places for finding food shopping.
This is an impressive villa and we thoroughly recommend it, especially if you have a group of 6 or more.
Villa magnifique, descriptif et photos conformes à la réalité, à 15 minutes à pied de la très belle plage de PEREYBERE et des commerces, sinon bus à 5 minutes de la villa.
Villa très propre, très belle piscine et que dire de BABY et GARCON, ce sont des gens adorables, très discrets mais très attentionnés et attentifs au bien être des vacanciers. Les repas mauriciens de BABY sont excellents et les petites crêpes du matin un régal ! Nous avons versé notre petite larme lors de notre départ tant nous avons apprécié nos vacances, la gentillesse et l'investissement de BABY et GARCON pour des vacances inoubliables. Notre petite groupe de 7 personnes est rentré enchanté avec l'idée d'y revenir très très vite tant les mauriciens sont chaleureux et l'île magnifique. Un grand merci à WENDY qui a fait que notre séjour reste inoubliable ! nous n'avons qu'une hâte, c'est d'y retourner ! A très bientôt alors !!!
When we arrived at the property we pretty much dived into the fantastic pool straight away - it was so inviting! The house is really lovely, huge lounge and dining area.a very well equipped kitchen and an amazing hall and staircase - very grand!. The master bedroom is massive, the bed is huge and comfortable and the en-suite is lovely! The master bedroom leads out onto the balcony overlooking the pool and coconut trees. The house sleeps 10 and all the bedrooms were large. Garcon and Baby looked after us beautifully, we enjoyed home-cooked Mauritian food and fresh coconuts. Garcon booked our trips for us and organised a hire car so the whole holiday was completely stress-free! I would recommend a villa over a hotel as it gives complete independence whilst maintaining that luxury holiday feel. Definitely a five star holiday!
This property is as extacly as it looks. We had a great family stay and was totally impressed with the size and comfort this villa offers. Totally equipped with everything you need. The private pool was big with lots of sun loungers. The listing was accurate the property was clean and well maintained. I would recommend it to all my friends,family and Colleagues. Booking,paying and arriving were done with ease. Thanks to Baby and Garson who were on hand for any help we needed even though we are from Mauritius just them being there made a difference. Thanks to Wendy as well who attended to us from the booking date until arrival.
Great spacious property, perfect for families especially larger families. Great location, short drive to local supermarket and the beach
The owner Raj and Wendy were very helpful. We stayed in the adjoining villa and felt very welcome. The properties were well kept, clean and Garcon and Baby who manage the property are fine people, fair and very helpfull. We enjoyed our stay very much, there was at times some hot water issues however Garcon sorted this out for us. Baby is available at all times including their sons who were ready to help and advice. We have no doubt that we will return again, and recommend this villa with high regards to our friends and family. A personal note to say thank you to baby, garcon and sons.
•Grand Baie - A first choice for night-life, shopping and leisure. Good diving available. Deep sea fishing and other water sports. Catamaran trips to Ile Plates and Ile-aux-Gabriel ( Flat island & Gabriel island )
•Pereybere - A popular beach with water sports, shopping facilities, restaurants and pubs.
•Mont Choisy - The longest and largest beach with horse riding at the Mont Choisy Sugar Estate.
•Balaclava Ruins - The old Balaclava estate ruins.
•The Triolet Shivala - The longest village on the island, and home of the biggest Hindu temple.
•The Pamplemousses Gardens - Botanical gardens famous for its Victoria regia giant water lilies.
•The Labourdonnais Orchards - Hike or mountain bike through sweetly scented exotic flowers and tropical fruit trees.
•The Aquarium Maurice - Numerous tanks and pools containing Indian Ocean marine life.
•Port Louis - Capital and main port of Mauritius with plenty of character., sheltered by a semicircle of mountains..
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Trump hotels to be renamed "Hitler" to attract more customers!
Thanks to Donald Trump's increasingly bizarre and alarming Presidential campaign, business at Trump hotels around the country has fallen dramatically. "The Trump name is no longer a benefit," said one hotel manager who declined to be named. "In fact, it's a liability. No one wants to stay in a place named Trump, now that people know what he's really like." In an attempt to reverse the decline, Trump hotels from coast to coast are replacing the Trump name with a name that is more favorable –– Hitler. The first to make the change, the Hitler Hotel Waikiki, began booking customers last month, and reports business is up over last year.
Bernie Sanders made honorary Kentucky Colonel!
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin announced today that he has made Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders an honorary Kentucky Colonel. "During this Presidential campaign, Bernie Sanders has made many noteworthy accomplishments," said Governor Bevin. "Not least is the fact that he has been able to finance his campaign with small donations from hundreds of thousands of people, and has attracted support from across the political spectrum." The newly-minted "Colonel" Sanders then addressed a gathering of students at the University of Kentucky, where he served up nuggets of wisdom, and followed his original mix of ideas with an extra crispy legislative program that would satisfy anyone. According to all reports, the students ate it up.
Trump! The Major, Major, Yuuuge Motion Picture Event!
Not content with a typical campaign video, Presidential candidate Donald Trump announced he has financed a complete theatrical motion picture. "It's costing a billion dollars," Trump said in announcing the film. "I'm producing it myself. It's the most amazing movie ever made. It's all about me and America. We go to all the best places – Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Vernon, my casino – and we're bringing in all the best people – me, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln – big, big people. You know, it's amazing what you can do with computers these days. I'll be renting the best theaters to run my movie 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – and more, if available. Everybody will want to see it, and I mean everybody. We're going to invite Congress, the Supreme Court, the Queen of England, the Pope, the top, top Hollywood celebrities, everybody. Listen, if this movie doesn't win all the Oscars, all the awards, I'll be very, very surprised. When I'm President, I'll buy all the networks and run this movie forever."
Mitt Romney denies he ever ran for President!
Former Michigan governor and small businessman Mitt Romney wants to set the record straight. "I never said 47% of the American people don't take responsibility for their actions," he claimed. "That's a misperception. It's also a misperception that I spoke in public. I never made any speech in any campaign, never was in a debate, and in fact I never ran for President." When asked why he campaigned around the country then, Romney said "That footage was all faked by the Democrats. I never went anywhere. Ann and I spent the whole year at one of our cottages on a lake somewhere. The public has this idea that I wanted to be President. Well, I didn't. I was never nominated, never said anything anywhere, never got on a campaign bus or plane, never had a staff, nothing like that." Then he added, "If I had run, I would have won." Then Romney was gently guided by nurses back into the facility.
Play the Newt Gingrich Shoot Your Mouth Off game!
Here's the most exciting, unpredictable game in years! The Newt Gingrich Shoot Your Mouth Off game is perfect for any party – even independent! There's a Newt Gingrich head complete with a wind-up mouth and twelve colored pellets. Players set up targets in a circle around the head… Medicare, Social Security, the Media, Paul Ryan, Democrats, Republicans, President Obama, Congress, Newt's foot, Mitt Romney, Newt's former wives, the Constitution and more, each with varying points. Each player in turn winds up Newt's mouth. Newt's head vibrates and starts to wobble uncontrollably. At unpredictable intervals, his mouth shoots off a pellet. When a target is hit, that player scores those points. There's no telling when Newt will shoot, what or who will go down, or even if he'll hit any target at all! It's a completely bizarre experience for all involved. Play now – Newt's in the game!
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Are You Using A Silly String Job Search Strategy?
Nov 20 2012 in Featured, Job Search Strategy, reCareered Blog by Phil Rosenberg
Many job seekers use a Silly String job search strategy, mainly because they think it will help their career.
Of course you're not intentionally self destructing your job search strategy, but many things that job seekers naturally do … or were taught to do … can unintentionally damage your job search.
Most job seekers were taught to job search in a different age, with different hiring processes, different hiring decisions, different competitive challenges, different technology, different employer technology, different employer needs and concerns. But because it's what we were taught, it's what worked last time, and because we're comfortable with these methods, we often continue to use them, unaware that they no longer work.
Job search is so uncomfortable for most of us that we tend to seek things that are comfortable to us about job search … those "tried and true" methods, developed for a different job market. While comfortable, when used in today's very different job market, those "tried and true" methods cause frustration, delay, even long term career damage.
For instance, if you're using a Silly String job search strategy, you've got problems today.
What's a Silly String job search strategy and how can you tell if you're using it in your job search?
The Silly String Job Search Strategy:
Let's say you did something early in your career, like you were in charge of bringing Silly String to market for Wham-o.
How do you handle this on your resume?
… Do you highlight it?
… Do you mention it?
… Do you ignore it?
How to recognize if you're using the Silly String strategy:
- You highlight early-career accomplishments: When you highlight that you brought Silly String to market, or another early career accomplishment, you're using a Silly String strategy.
- You start your elevator pitch with early-career accomplishments: If you start your elevator pitch saying that you're a marketing professional and that you invented the Pet Rock … you're using a Silly String strategy.
- Anything more than an incidental resume mention: If you attract any more than incidental attention by including that you negotiated the Chia Pet acquisition, you're using a Silly String strategy.
The Silly String strategy isn't just about what you invented, marketed or acquired. These are just some ridiculously obvious examples. It applies to any significant achievement, early in your career, that happened so long ago that it's no longer relevant to today's employers.
Now that you see some Silly String in your job search strategy, what will you do? Will you let it remain or change how and what you communicate?
There are a number of problems with the Silly String strategy that you should be aware of before you make a decision …
Why the Silly String strategy doesn't work:
- Who cares? Is it relevant today? Is it relevant today that you invented the Hula Hoop? Will that experience help your target hiring manager today?
- This happened 30 years ago: You worked on development of the first Space Shuttle … 30 years ago. You've moved on to other things since then. Do you really remember the details well enough to immediately pick up where you left off? Or will you need ramp up time and a learning curve to get back up to speed?
- What have you done since then? OK, so you invented the Egg McMuffin. What have you done since then? Are you washed up? Have your best days happened far in your past?
Hopefully, these examples illuminate why Silly String job search strategies are ineffective in today's job market.
But what should you use instead of the Silly String?
Instead of Silly String in your job search, why not instead focus on how you've already solved similar problems that the hiring manager faces today … rather than what you did 20 years ago?
Why not discuss something the hiring manager actually cares about? How you can help him/her solve key problems, meet goals, break through roadblocks, exploit opportunities, avoid risk that that hiring manager is dealing with right now?
The biggest reason you aren't focusing on current hiring manager problems is because you don't know what they are.
… And that's just a matter of preparation. Because if you don't know what the hiring manager's priority problems are before you send your resume, you're guessing … usually wrong.
So rather than waste your time guessing, why not invest your time into upfront research so you won't have to guess the hiring manager's issues … you'll know them.
Which do you think is more effective?
… A Silly String strategy, emphasizing what you accomplished 30 years ago?
… Demonstrating that you've already solved similar problems to the hiring manager's priority issues?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Smart Cities are one of the areas of application of a term that in recent times we hear mentioned even more often: The Internet of Things. What is it about?
The Internet of Things (Iot) is a new paradigm in which the virtual world of information and communications technology is tightly integrated with the real world of things. It has been defined as an infrastructure of global and dynamic networks with auto-configuration ability based on standardized communication protocols, where physical and virtual objects use an intelligent interface to allow communication and complete integration into the telecommunication network.
IoT is taking on an increasingly important role and it is believed that by 2025 many everyday objects will become internet hubs, from domestic appliances to paper documents.
This step is seen as the natural consequence of the development of the internet and the success of smartphones. In this sense, the level of digital learning has also given the everyday objects a new value and outlook. The objects will become any type of electronic device: places such as houses, squares or clothes are equipped with a "tag", through which it is possible to mark a virtual map of the real world and put all its elements into communication.
A number of different applications of the Internet of Things have been seen in energy conservation. The so-called Smart grids, for example, make it possible to manage the energy distribution in a more flexible and dynamic way, by taking into account the environmental aspect as well as the contribution of renewable sources.
Therefore, starting from simple sensors of intelligent controls for the daily use or energy control, it begins to develop a large system in which all the actors and variables communicate with each other, exchange data, improve the quality of the users' lives and the whole community through an integrated system known as Smart City.
In the concept of Smart Cities, the city is viewed as an engine of innovation, the best institutional partner to combine aspects of economic development and environmental protection with the involvement of citizens. This represents the true innovation, in which humans are involved in a completely new way to control their activities.
First of all the necessary condition is a valid and well functioning infrastructure network combined with the use of the new digital technologies, so the smart cities could become some fundamental nodes to transfer, collect information and provide services to citizens.
But the functioning and competitiveness of the smart cities do not solely depend on their material infrastructure but also, and always more importantly, the availability and the quality of the infrastructure dedicated to the communication and social participation.
Speaking of social participation, it doesn't stop at the concept of technological and digital city, but to a more forward-looking vision in which the key role is the engagement of citizens. The participation and involvement of citizens, are, in fact, fundamental because the smart city is built in the territory, where the special problems and demands must find flexible and complete answers in the urban context with constant evolution.
The institutional interventions are in the economic term that there are many on-going projects, but we are still in an embryonic stage, especially in Italy where the first thing we should do is to reduce the Digital Divide (still very large, compared to other countries). Only after that, it will be possible to involve all the other actors in an active and mindful way. If this first objective is not handled, all the efforts that have already been done would be in vain and would not find an adequate answer and, above all, the awareness of citizens.
Furthermore, all the systems must go through a peer passage with the scientific research for the management of the communication structure that will ask for the exchange of data on the most frequent demand and prevention of the breach of privacy and overload of wireless signals.
Will we then be able to manage the so-called Big Data, or all those data collected on the habits, uses and movements of city residents? Sensitive information would not be limited just to smartphones and tablets but would be everywhere, with an increase to the nth degree of the traffic of private data on the network. The more personal items are connected to the network, the greater the possibility to hack into the system and obtain personal data.
The issue of the systems' vulnerability will have to be addressed and the companies will have to ensure the maximum efficiency of the objects, the channels of communication, the reliability of the platforms holding sensitive data and to focus on developing systems that can thwart intrusive actions and ensure users' privacy.
All of these components, we believe, will provide the balance for the success or failure of this model.


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by Jay Riestenberg on January 24, 2017
South Dakota voters approved a comprehensive ballot measure last fall to make government more accountable. They agreed to create an independent ethics commission for the state legislature and a citizen-funded elections program, impose stronger campaign contribution limits, rein in the power of special interest lobbyists, and increase disclosure of political spending.
Now, Republican legislators are trying to undo what the voters want done.
On Monday, state lawmakers took the first steps to repeal the initiative. They're even considering declaring a "legislative emergency" to move the repeal bill through the legislature quickly, a maneuver which would effectively block any chance for voters to reinstate the law on the ballot. Paul Blumenthal at The Huffington Post explains why repealing the initiative under "emergency rules" would shut down any effort to revive the law:
Normally in South Dakota, if the legislature repeals a citizen-backed initiative, the voters can propose a referendum to reverse the repeal. But if it's eliminated under emergency rules, the citizens can't reverse that repeal. To adopt those emergency rules, the legislature needs a two-thirds majority, which Republicans provided.
Make no mistake, this action is another example of lawmakers and politicians trying to hold onto to their own power by blocking efforts to open our democracy for everyone to participate. It's the exact type of business-as-usual and incumbent-protection behavior that has alienated millions of voters of both parties.
South Dakota Republicans need to stop playing these games. Otherwise, voters should hold them accountable in the next election.
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My friends over at UCLA took the reins for the regional meeting known as the Southern California Strings Seminar this semester, and the shot above (a tad blurry) is from the event, which was today. We had four excellent talks (I
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Warren Barfield
- reviewed by Russ Breimeier Copyright Christianity Today International
- 2003 1 Aug
As the premiere artist on the relatively new Creative Trust Workshop label, Warren Barfield is one of this year's most eagerly anticipated and heavily hyped new artists in Christian music. The 24-year-old North Carolina native is awed and humbled by the opportunity, having long hoped to become a recording artist since first playing the guitar at the age of eight. Born into a very musical family that assisted in leading worship at church every week (Warren's father is a Pentecostal preacher), Warren developed his solo career between the ages of 16 and 23 by tried-and-true grassroots touring, playing for youth groups and worship events around the country. After recording two independent projects and gradually working his way into the Christian music scene, Warren was finally signed by CTW to record his self-titled debut.
Now, before we continue, there are three words that are inescapable when describing Warren's sound: Steven Curtis Chapman. The comparison is natural and apparent immediately, even before learning that Warren was first turned on to Christian music at age 16 through Steven's classic
It's one thing to say an artist sounds similar to Steven Curtis Chapman, and another matter entirely to say someone is every bit as good as Steven Curtis Chapman. Warren's done the time and worked his way up, logging the miles and playing the small venues to hone his skills, writing songs for eleven years, and it shows. His voice is so strong he barely needs a microphone, and it's certainly no simple feat to play the complex rhythm guitar chords of the longtime Dove award winner.
Now that Steven is in his early 40s, he'll probably release less music beginning sometime in the next ten years. Warren would make a fine successor to Steven's legacy. You can hear it most clearly in a song about carrying grudges and forgiveness, called "Pictures of the Past," especially in the guitar riff, Warren's vocal stylings, and the enjoyably self-deprecating lyrics: "I've got one of those brains that can't remember where I set my keys/Oh, but I could recite every hurtful word ever spoken to me."
A lot of Steven Curtis Chapman can also be heard in "My Heart Goes Out" and "Beautiful Broken World." There's also the requisite romantic ballad "10 Hours" (written for Warren's wife Megan), the equally sweet "Whisper to Me" (written as a prayer request for his ailing father years ago), and the soft and prayerful "Somewhere Tonight."
More compelling is "Mistaken," an interesting way to express a desire to reflect the light of Christ to others, inspired by Mike Yaconelli's
There is a growing segment of Christian music listeners who feel Steven Curtis Chapman's music has grown more formulaic and predictable with time. I happen to believe the opposite, but if you count yourself one of them, Warren Barfield will probably infuriate you. He's not particularly original and is only unique in the sense that all songwriters have their own perspective to offer. It's Warren's talent and his extremely charming stage presence that set him apart. This guy's the real deal—the boy from your local church hitting the big time. As familiar as Warren Barfield's sound is, perhaps because of it, he seems destined to break big on Christian AC radio.


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EMC Thought Leaders share their views on how I.T. transforms and protects businesses
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I'm at EMCworld 2014 this week, coordinating the security-related sessions, meeting with customers and doing briefings. There hasn't been time for me to go to any sessions other than the RSA ones,... Read More >>
You don't have to speak to many CEOs to get a real and immediate sense of how challenging the market is for companies today with analysis paralysis. Many of them are seeing their markets disrupted b... Read More >>
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Water is everything. Help us bring clean water to the thousands of people in Tigray, Ethiopia who need it most. In the past, many efforts to give back have been organized in different pla... Read More >>
Security assessments are finally becoming accepted as something that organisations must do to understand and improve their security deficiencies. Time and time again companies fail at the very basic h... Read More >>
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Data Backup Strategies
Lately I've been thinking more and more about the importance of backing up the data on our computer. So much of our lives are stored on that computer and a hard drive failure could make it all disappear. A year and a half ago we had a hard drive die on us. Fortunately, I had been doing a manual back up our photo library. Unfortunately, I hadn't done it in a few months. We had been using 2 hard drives and between my backup and our email archive, I recovered all our old pictures and some of the newer ones in a lower resolution.
I did do some research on data recovery and learned that when a drive has a mechanical failure the only way to recover data is to send it to a lab and fork over several thousand dollars with no guarantee they'll get your data.
When we were ready to purchase a new computer last winter we decided to switch to a Mac. A big selling point was the built in Time Machine which will continuously backup your data to an external hard drive. Time Machine also has a nifty interface for going "back in time" to find your lost files. Luckily, we've only had to use Time Machine a few times for tracking down email that was accidentally deleted, but each of those times it worked flawlessly.
Even with our new setup I kept asking myself "was that enough". The iMac and the backup drive are about 6 inches apart. A fire, theft, or leaky pipe would still wipe out everything and that photo library is extremely valuable to us. We've got some Google Adsense money saved up and I'm planning to cash it in and invest in an improved backup strategy. Here's the plan:
1) I've got several old Lacie external drives floating around. I plan to backup our photo library onto one and bring it to my mom's house next time we visit. I can then bring a second drive the next visit and bring the first one home. This backup swapping will keep an emergency off site backup available. The problem with this is that it is manual (ie I have to remember to do it) and the backup is one time so in a worst case scenario we'd only have as much data as the last backup.
2) Install a Drobo. This is an external storage device that can hold up to 4 drives. My plan would be to use the Drobo to store our music and movies along with any archived data. What is special about the Drobo is that if 1 drive were to fail you could simply swap it out with a new drive and all your data will still be there. This will be a foolproof storage solution for our data, but is still vulnerable to theft, fire, etc.
3) Install Jungle Disk. This is a utility that uses Amazon's S3 online storage service to backup your data online. You designate which folders on your computer you want to backup and Jungle Disk will start uploading. Jungle Disk will monitor your folders and upload any new files or changes automatically. This is the ideal solution. Continous backup to an offsite location. The downside is that given bandwidth restrictions and cost, I will probably limit this to only our photo library. My cost estimate is $20 for Jungle Disk, $5-10 for first upload, and then less than $10 a month after that for storage and further uploads.
While expensive, these combinations would give us plenty of storage and enough redundancy to ensure our digital photo library can not disappear. I can't help but think that digital cameras have made photography more popular than ever, but how many of these photographers would lose everything if their hard drive were to crash?


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Summer 2016
As an organization we have spent years helping not for profits develop media to promote themselves. Our classes and workshops have encouraged many Creative Tucsonans to make the jump into media careers or just to communicate more effectively using modern media. Since we've resettled to our new office space on Tyndall we've been busy. We have continued in these endeavors and launched into some new projects: And, I'm happy to be reporting on our preliminary results.
Local Programming :
- We worked with SAVP(Southern Arizona Video Productions) & KOLD TV to televise the Rodeo Parade again this year. AT Community Media is really happy to be working with the media community to promote events like this whenever we can.
- We helped out with some equipment to help Ishkashita Refugee Network to create content for the web(We have a link to the short film in the library so check it out!).
- We have also had some people out filming at events like The Nam Jam and The Peace Festival; Hoping to get that stuff up on the website before too long.
- Our Summer Interns are busy sweating out there on the streets working on some projects too.
Our commitment to educational programs when we were Access Tucson will continue and be expanded. AT Community Media is providing classes at this time (register online for August). We are offering two types of basic instructional media class at this time: Field Production(6 days) & Nonlinear Editing(4 days). We are also looking forward to working with some of our old partners this fall to provide youth classes (details will be posted as soon as we get it all worked out.
I mentioned the Interns; Right?
This summer we have two Interns; David & Gemma. They are creating projects that will be available on our website soon. David is working with the Buffalo Soldiers on a piece that will promote the Proposed Tucson Memorial. He Graduated from the U of A this year and this is his first shot at being a Producer outside the academic world. We are really glad to have him spearheading this project. Pretty sure you'll be hearing more from him in the future. Gemma is A Senior in the TUSD School district here in town with a passion for filming. She is getting a jump-start on a Media Career since she's still in High School. We hope she sticks around for a while once she is finished with her first project about TMC's Healing Art Program. The local not-for-profit community could really use an aggressive dedicated filmmaker to help them reach out to the public. We are still looking for more good people who want to learn and gain real-world experience on projects here in town. So give us a call if you are a Media-student and lets talk about how we can help you build your resume'.
Next Spring we hope to add classes in using Creative Cloud to our program. We are also working with our Friends at the Independent Filmmakers of Arizona to see what kind of educational opportunities we can offer to the local filmmaking community.
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I know this woman who got pregnant because the man she was involved with wanted to have kids, then she gets surprised when the father doesn't want the child... then she justifies and convinces herself by thanking god and jesus.
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I don't know but I have the SAME problem with my brother.
He asked to borrow 2g from me and said he'll pay back within a year, 2 years later and nothing. I asked for it back and he says that it's God's money and that I'm not suppose to ask for it back. Then he asks me if I want to die, and he'll kill me. This is from a guy who thinks that he knows God more than everyone. WHATEVER.
Like seriously... wow.
Now God says in the bible that you are suppose to have sex only with your husband/wife (spouse). If you don't then fornication is a sin. If you divorce, it is a sin. If you have sex outside of marriage with a prostitute/whore then you become one yourself, because if you join your body with someone during sex that means you sin against your own body and you become one with that person. She got pregnant with the guy, is he her husband? And she and him, they split so did they have a divorce? 1 sin for not being married and having sex outside of marriage, another sin for getting a divorce. Also God forgives sins though... if they only were "innocent" and didn't know what they were doing. Those who know what they were doing, their conscience will be judged against them. And also I think that kids should be born, but it is better that there be a mom and dad then a kid. It is that God created humans to be naturally that way!10|10|0
yea people throw god's name when they have done something wrong, its pathetic


text: After Cadillactica (sorry I never got around to reviewing that, but it's mostly great), I'm settling into a groove with K.R.I.T. With each release, I enjoy the hell out of the songs about simple stuff like sex and cars, but I can't be bothered with some of his more meaningful songs. Case in point, I'm really struggling with how to rate his latest mixtape, It's Better This Way. It's definitely not bad, but is it outstanding?


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While we've never actually ventured to the Himalayas to see Mount Everest and give it a climb, we have climbed to the top of Expedition Everest in Walt Disney World. I don't know it the real Everest is as fun and exciting as Expedition Everest but I'm here to tell you, it's the best roller coaster I've ever ridden! Give it a go the next time you're in Orlando. I promise you won't be disappointed!
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March 19, 2011 – Panasonic DMC-ZS6
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The coaches involved in a swim team exercise that turned into a rescue operation have been cleared by an inquiry by the Val Verde Unified School District.
In March, San Diego fire officials say they had to rescue 23 members of the Rancho Verde High School swim team — including one unconscious girl — after a beach training exercise in La Jolla.
But the inquiry by school officials — who disputed some of the details fire officials provided — ended with no disciplinary action against the coaches involved, Val Verde Superintendent Michael McCormick said Friday, June 24.
"I think what we got out of of it, if we had to do it all over again, we'd have a few more folks out there maybe on paddle boards to add some additional eyes to what was going on," he said.
Fire officials have said that disaster was averted and added that lifeguards warned the team from going in due to conditions that day. But district officials said the students were not in any danger, had four coaches with them and were asked to get out of the water by rescuers.
District officials interviewed all the students and coaches involved, McCormick said. He said one student had a panic attack and was in distress but did not lose consciousness.
McCormick praised the coaches for meeting with lifeguards before the swim to get instrutions on how to get aid if needed and called it "a great opportunity for our students to experience an ocean swim."
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It took a little while for these rejection letters to sink in and then I realized that I really need to respond to the editor at Viking since we did have a rapport going via e-mail and I needed to keep the line of communication open. So here is my response to her.
From: Cindy Ann Ganaden CiNdY MeDiA .com
Sent: 3/30/2005 12:08:30 PM
To: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Re: RE: Book Proposal: Franklin Meriwether Knox
Hi XXXXX,
I wanted to send you a little note to say thank you for reviewing Franklin
Meriwether Knox. Though I was initially disappointed that Franklin was not
the right fit for Viking, I do understand your points and I really appreciate
you taking the time out to review my book proposal.
Currently I have a couple of other stories percolating and perhaps one of
these may be a better match. The first is about a little girl named Perdy
who set out to have a "Fabulously Perfect Perdy Day" that winds up to be
anything but perfect. The second idea is a concept book that revolves
around the question: Whose shoes are these shoes? Which explores the
use of shoes for specific functions (ex. flippers are for swimming, ice
skates are for skating). I would love to have the opportunity to send you a
copy of either or both these dummies for you to review when I have fully
developed them in a more finalized state.
I also wanted to mention that besides both writing and illustrating
picturebooks I am also interested in projects that are on a strictly
illustration basis as well (but I'm sure you probably guessed that). I would
love to have the opportunity to work with you in the future weather it be both
writing and illustrating or just illustrating.
Once again thank you for taking the time out to review my dummy book.
Cindy Ann


text: Trying to help out a buddy that wants to install a new HDD in his computer. His old one sounds like it has gravel in it. Sometimes the 'puter will boot up just fine. Sometimes it takes two or three tries of turning it off and back on before it will boot. Problem I've run into is that he uses AOL. I don't know a thing about AOL. Not sure how to word my question.....Outlook express e-mail files are .dbx files. What are AOL e-mail files?


text: Catherine Mary Josephine "Kate" Leigh was an Australian underworld figure who rose to prominence as an illegal trader of alcohol and cocaine dealer in Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia during the first half of the twentieth century. Kate Leigh was a leading figure in the notorious Sydney razor gang wars. (Source: Wilipedia website)


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Robson refutes reports
By Adam Marshall
Last Updated: 01/01/70 1:00am
Speculation in both Glasgow and the North East had suggested the keeper was heading for Parkhead, with some reports even going as far as claiming Magnus Hedman would move in the opposite direction as part of a swap deal.
However, Robson emphatically refuted the rumours.
"I have no knowledge of anybody wanting Steve Harper," he protested. "Nobody has used my telephone.
"My telephone is cold at the moment."
Robson confirmed that he still has problems in the striking area, after being plagued by injuries to his front men.
"Shola Ameobi had an operation on his cheekbone," he added. "He had a depressed cheekbone so I reckon that's three or four weeks.
"Craig Bellamy's still struggling, of course, he's not around for another six weeks or so but we're okay.
"Tresor Lomana Lua-Lua is fit but he goes away around January 10 (for the African Cup of Nations) so that's another striker down.
"We're trying to get Carl Cort fit. He's started today on his comeback but it'll be at least two weeks before he's anything like ship-shape."
Robson has also changed his mind about farming Hugo Viana out on loan to Sporting Lisbon, due to injury concerns over Lee Bowyer.
The former England manager told the Portuguese international that he cannot afford to let the player leave St James' Park at the moment.
"I've just spent almost half a day with him and the situation is, at this moment, Hugo Viana is staying here," Robson added.
"We have four-and-a-half months of football to be played and I don't know what's going to happen with injuries.
"We've just lost four strikers and Bowyer, and with Jonathan Woodgate, that's six players we have injured at the moment. If we let Hugo Viana go, that's seven.
"I'm trying to get Hugo to understand that. He's 20 years of age, but he hasn't got an old head on young shoulders. He sees himself and that's all he can see, and we're saying 'It's more than that Hugo'.
"We will review Hugo's position in a month's time at the end of January, but as far as I'm concerned, Hugo hasn't got a cat in hell's chance of leaving this club before January.
"I'll review it at the end of January and see what the position is."


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- The government has declared May 2, 2016, a public holiday to enable Kenyans celebrate Labour Day where workers are celebrated
- Labour Day is normally celebrated on May 1 of every year but this year it falls on a Sunday, a day that most Kenyan Christians worship
- Interior CS Joseph Nkaissery has made this declaration in a Gazette Notice dated April 28, 2016
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The government has declared Monday, May 2, 2016 a public holiday to allow for Kenyans to celebrate Labour Day which always happens on the first day of the fifth month of the year across the world.
May 1 will be on Sunday, a weekend and a day which most Kenyan Christians worship, therefore rendering it inappropriate to celebrate Labour Day.
In a gazette notice released Friday, April 29, Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery said that Kenyans will take offs from their daily routines to celebrate workers in the country on Monday.
On Sunday, April 24, Central Organisation of Trade Unions Secretary General Francis Atwoli was in a church along Jogoo Road where he led workers in preparation for their day.
Those present were opposition leader Raila Odinga, Amani leader Musalia Mudavadi, nominated MP Johnson Sakaja among a host of other leaders.
READ ALSO: Lugari MP denies he's broke after taking 40m loan for holiday
Atwoli took the opportunity to rally his support behind Raila on his calls for the reconstituting of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Atwoli said that Kenyans cannot go to the next general election with IEBC as currently constituted because its integrity is questionable.
A day later, CORD leaders alongside their supporters stormed IEBC offices to force the officials out but were denied entry by heavily armed police officers who had been deployed.
The situation, however, turned ugly when police lobbed teargas canisters at the demonstrators to disperse them. The CORD leaders were caught in the mayhem.
President Uhuru has since criticized the tactics employed by CORD saying they should follow the constitution in doing so.
Raila has, however, maintained that CORD will demonstrate until the officials vacate office.
READ ALSO: Video: Speakers Justin Muturi, Ekwe Ethuro and MP Jimmy Angwenyi in a dancing competition
Source: Tuko.co.ke


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Ever since EK introduced their Vardar series of fans in the 120mm size (all of them reviewed here already), people have been asking, and requesting for 140mm versions as well. After all, there are some very good 120mm fans already but the 140mm radiator and fan market has not seen the same amount of love. Enter then the 140mm Vardars. Today we get to take an exclusive look at a pre-production sample (no difference in actual performance, just minor cosmetic changes) of one of these fans. Thanks then to Niko from EK for having sent in the sample before retail units even arrived anywhere.
Given the nature of this sample, there is no product page yet but I did receive some specifications which are listed below:
- Speed: 2000 RPM +/- 10%
- Rated Voltage: 12V DC
- Current Draw: 0.32 A
- Power Draw: 3.84 W
- PWM Duty Cycle: 25-100%
- Connector: 4-pin PWM header
- Shaft Bearing: Double-ball bearing
- Bearing Durability: 50,000 hrs @ 40 ºC (MTBF)
- Dimensions: 140 x 140 x 25 mm
- Max Air Flow: 108 CFM (184 m3/h)
- Max Static Pressure: 3.16 mm H2O (30.9 Pa)
- Noise Level: 40.7 dBA
- Operating temperature: -10 to +70 ºC
We note again that this particular sample is the F3-140ER so presumably there are two lower speed versions as well (F1-140 and F2-140) and this is also an extended range model. The rated speed of 2000 RPM already puts this one well above your average retail 140mm fan in terms of max speed, and there's actually one that goes even faster to complete the series. The power draw, inclusive of start up boost, is quite typical of high speed larger fans and I would imagine this would exponentially increase with higher speed too. This being an -ER model, we see the extended PWM duty cycle of 25-100% which would make this really good for people who have a good PWM controller. It is good to see the dual ball bearing carrying on here as well. Finally, while it is not explicitly indicated and one that I hope is seen on the product page, the warranty for this should be a standard 2 year limited warranty. Let's now head over to the next page for a look at the fan.


text: I really love the LV mini lin cabas tanger bag (with initials). I've been thinking about it the whole day. One seller in eBay is selling at 800usd brandnew without tags. I heard that a new one selling in stores is around 1000usd. Is this a good deal, or I should wait for a better deal?


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Download QTAL Morretes apk 1.0.2 free for Android smartphone
Posted by CINQ Mobile Ventures in Travel & Local | April 3, 2014 | 0 Comments
Apk file size: 4.7 MB
A Tourist Guide georeferenced on your phone, have access to everything you need to know about establishments and tourists attractions with the correct information. Key Features:
-Inform where to find each establishments and attractions of the cities.
-Show your current location in town.
-Describe the facilities and attraction to the tourists
-Provide the contact of the establishments for tourists.
With QTAL your trip will be safer and you will for sure be able to find the most hidden charms of your destiny.
Whats new
- Performance improvements in the listing of locations;
- Several visual and minor features fixes;
CINQ Mobile Ventures part of our Travel & Local and have average installs from 100 to 500. Last Update April 3, 2014. Google play rating is 88.0. Current verison is 1.0.2. Actual size 4.7 MB.


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