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The Career Lessons of Jeremy Lin
In case you've been hiding under a rock the last few weeks, Lin, 23, has become the National Basketball Association's latest star, with a meteoric rise from bench warmer to starting point guard after scoring a 25-point game against the New Jersey Nets. This is from a guy who never got an athletic scholarship and graduated with an economics degree from Harvard University.
Despite the unlikelihood that most working folks could become professional sports stars, career coaches are weighing in with their own take on "Linsanity," extracting lessons than anyone can apply to his or her career. FINS spoke with three such people from Chicago and Massachusetts and culled through the flood of Jeremy Lin articles and blogs to bring you the best tips of the bunch.
1. Be Clear About Your Goals
The first step to career success is having an end in mind, said Jayne Mattson, senior vice president of the Boston-based career management firm Keystone Associates.
"Jeremy has been very clear about his goals," she said. "He kept that focus and handled challenges and rejections knowing that this is where he is meant to be."
For some individuals that kind of success comes naturally, said Glenn Freedman, an accounting and finance recruiter with the Waltham, Mass.-based staffing firm The Winter, Wyman Companies. "Over time, people with talent tend to be successful regardless of circumstance," he said. "Lin has that conviction."
2. Stay Humble and Respectful
Arrogance has hurt many a career, both inside the NBA and outside it. Lin, unlike some of his peers, has been repeatedly commended for his sense of humility. When asked about President Obama tuning in to watch him play, he said, "I'm very, very honored and very humbled." That statement came right after the Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings, 100 to 85 on Feb. 15.
"Lin knows either intuitively or through someone else's teaching that people are attracted to confidence and not arrogance," said Freedman. "Confidence has equal parts humility and respect. That always plays well in a business environment."
Lin has excelled by listening to those with more experience and responding to "market feedback," writes one career blogger at caseinterview.com.
3. Stay Persistent
Lin failed to impress talent scouts throughout most of his high school and college basketball career. He was later cut by both the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets before the New York Knicks offered him a one-year contract in 2011.
"You have to fail enough times to know how to get yourself out of those situations and put yourself in a better place," said Mattson of Keystone Associates. "He's quickly getting there."
Throughout his choppy start, Lin never took it personally that others were unable to recognize his value, said Freedman of Winter, Wyman. "He knew what he could do and he did itconstantly and consistently whether people were watching him or not."
4. Find a New Way to Add Value
Lin has become a huge success story because of his ability to shoot and pass with such dexterity, in addition to his determination and effort, said Freedman.
"You have to find a way to add value before you can expect anyone to give you recognition," he said. "Lin realized that he had to produce something before anyone was willing to reward him."
Young professionals need to do the same, said Ginny Clarke, chief executive of the Chicago-based HR consulting firm Talent Optimization Partners and author of the book "Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work."
"In the workplace you have to show people what you're worth and what you can do for your team," she said. "You have to earn the attention of your peers and those above you."
5. Seize Opportunities
If one of your co-workers is out of commission, view it as a chance to prove yourself. Those are the moments when many aspiring professionals are able to break through.
"In the work place, opportunity can present itself in many forms," writes Benny Lee of the global recruiting firm Morgan McKinley. Part of Lin's success can be attributed to the injuries of his teammates.
"Everyone gets one of those moments to shine," said Freedman. "But what you do with it is what separates those who are more successful from those who are less successful."(Forbes)
6. Find a Culture that Fits You
Organizational culture can impact your career regardless whether you are a basketball player or a chief financial officer, said Mattson of Keystone Associates.
"When you watch him go to the hoop, Lin clearly has a distinct style of playing," she said. "Unlike the Warriors and the Rockets, the Knicks have helped bring that out of him. He found a culture where he fits in the best and where he will excel the most." (Forbes)
7. Build Your Personal Brand
At a time when career stability is so rare, your personal brand is your greatest asset, said Clarke of Talent Optimization.
In addition to every media outlet's undivided attention, Lin now has over 400,000 followers onTwitter, up from 200,000 last week.
"You have to make sure that you are always aware of your reputation and actively seeking to manage it," said Clarke. "Jeremy has already had to deal that with the fact that he was grossly under-represented as an Asian-American for whom stereotypes tend to lean more towards academic excellence rather than great basketball skills."
8. Open Yourself Up to Other Brands
Leveraging your connections is especially important if you are in a field where age is constantly working against you. In addition to building his own personal brand, Lin now also has the support of several big brands behind him, including Harvard University and the New York Knicks.
Next up: Nike is planning a new promotional campaign featuring the 23-year-old point guard,ABC News reported.
"Right now everyone is looking to capitalize off of his success," said Freedman. "But Lin has put himself in a situation where that exploitation will only benefit him."
Having the support a big brand provides an extra boost for those who might go through a career change later on, said Clarke. "Some professional sports careers tend to be short-lived," she said. "Lin already has a several big names behind him and he will be able to leverage that down the road. Maybe he'll coach, maybe he'll go become a business executive."
9. Diversify Your Efforts
Lin also has talents outside of shooting and passing, such negotiating apartment deals andlucrative sponsorships. He even served as the editor of his high school newspaper, according to his NBA profile.
"The only real difference between Jeremy Lin and Billy Ray Bates, the basketball star who robbed a Texaco Station at knifepoint in 1998, is that Lin has a backup plan," said Freedman of Winter, Wyman. "If the Knicks had never recognized his potential, that Harvard education would be serving him just as well."
That last point is worth repeating: Apply to Harvard. It can't hurt.
By Damian Ghigliotty at firstname.lastname@example.com, from: http://www.fins.com/Finance/Articles/SBB0001424052970204792404577227840986851800/The-Career-Lessons-of-Jeremy-Lin


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I did try my best to have one.
Thanks Sandeepa for that.
You can change the spices to add different flavours to this chutney.
Hey you cooked up a feast for diwali. I was with my in laws and cooked the diwali treats for 3 whole days and now don't want to talk about them :)
This plantain peel chutney i would love, simple n quick n very tasty. My version includes a little coconut and i love that with idlies , never tried with parathas.
kanch kolar khosa bata dekhlaam Ushnish da'r blog e and now tumaar kanch kolar chutney..kotot rokom bhabhe khete para jaye kanch kola and ami aaj updhi sodhu ekto noon+shorshe bata kimba tel diye hi khete jantaam ..lovely ..hugs and smiles
Eta darun toh...ekdom notun rokomer!I'm sure it's nutritious too given that most of the time, we throw away the peel although it does contain healthy anti-oxidants.Amar ekhane kaachkola pabo kina janina...will surely scour the Indian store for that,but pele sure korbo:)Nice to know that you enjoyed the festive season.Take care!ReplyDelete
I like this chutney Sharmila it is delicious
lovely post
Amar sasuri ma kanch kola'r khosha bata koren. ei rokom http://www.bongcookbook.com/2007/10/kanchakalar-khosa-bata.html. Khete besh bhaloi hoy bhaater sathe kintu ami uni elei sudhu kori.
Tomar chutney ta te Kokum ache, eta ki down south er recipe ?
Tomar Diwali menu dekhe khide peye gelo, rajasthani kachori ar rasewali aloo kheye Japani nishchoy bejay khushi :)
yummy chutney,,,ReplyDelete
Actually it is after I started blogging i knew we could use the peels for chuntney's etc... never had it thought but the recipe sounds yumm.ReplyDelete
Thanks Sangeeta! Right ... there can be a lot of varioations of the spices used.
Thanks Jaya! Ushnishda'r ta o dekhte hobe. Tomar ecipe ta o post koro na. :-)
Thanks Sudha, Torview!
Sandeepa ... tomar recipe ta ekbar korbo. Na go ... kokum barite chilo tai add korlam ... otherwise lemon juice or tamarind o khub bhalo kaaj deye.
Haan ... I had a khush Japani ... du haate je bhabe khelo sheta dekhar moton. :D
Thanks Tina!
Fin ... even I am trying these out regularly only now. :-)
New one to me. Wil try it out. Thanks. i am hosting a event featuring Raw bananas. Please do check it out.
Hosting an event which I am calling Back to our Roots Also hosting for Nov'11 Veggie Food for the Month_Raw Banana.
hey, even I liked this, kanch kola khosha bata, I sometimes use narkel bata in it. Great substitute for koch saag bataReplyDelete
hy sharmila,
chutney sounds yummm n delish..
happy following you..:)
love to see you in my space too..
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lip smacking good! I put this in the pickle category. Ami kalo jeera use kori. and I never used the microwave for this. sounds to be a much easier process.
ar tumi diwali te ki kando korecho?!!! :)
Simple n healthy , will definitely try .ReplyDelete
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Runflat tires: many pumped up about them
"A runflat tire is essentially designed to carry the load of the vehicle when the tire's punctured and enables the vehicle to continue to be driven at a reduced speed for a limited distance," says Andrew Briggs, director of product planning for Yokohama Tire Corporation, makers of a variety of truck and car tires, including runflats. "Thanks to runflats, consumers can have peace of mind and don't have to worry about being stranded on the road because of a flat tire."
Although runflats have been around since the 1990s, the technology has taken quantum leaps in the last few years, says Briggs. "For example, our AVID ENVigor -ZPS (Zero Pressure System) delivers high-performance and security. Because of the tire's reinforced sidewall, it can be driven up to 50 miles at 50 miles per hour after the loss of air. In addition to the mobility aspects, there are financial positives as well. If pressure is lost with a conventional tire, wheel damage can occur, which can be very expensive."
Drivers often ask how they'll know whether they have a flat if they have runflat tires on their car. "Runflat tires can only be installed on vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, or TPMS," Briggs says. "The TPMS will alert drivers about the air loss, and because of the way runflats are constructed, drivers can feel confident they can reach their destination without having to change the tire."
Along with TPMS, more car makers, such as BMW, Lexus and Mini are switching to runflat tires on new models. "Besides being handier for consumers, they save vehicle weight and space," says Briggs. "There's no longer the need for a spare tire, a jack and tools."
According to Briggs, consumers will see more high-tech runflats and other types of tires in the future. "Tire technology is always evolving," he says. "As an example, we're currently using the oil from orange peels in some of our compounds to improve gas mileage and handling. Point being, we're always working to make tires better, last longer and, yes, continue to perform even after loss of air pressure."
Briggs says whether you have runflats or traditional tires, maintaining them is important and can save money at the gas pump. Here are some of his tire tips:
* Keep your tires properly inflated. Once a month, when the tires are cold (at least three to four hours after the vehicle has been driven), check tire pressure with a reliable tire gauge. Be sure the valve stems have a plastic or metal cap to keep dirt out and seal against leakage.
* Tires must be replaced when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch to prevent skidding and hydroplaning. An easy test: place a penny into a tread groove. If part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread when placed head-down into the tread, you're driving with the proper amount of tread. If you can see all of his head, you should buy a new tire.
* Tire alignment should be checked once a year. Misaligned tires can cause the car to scrub, which lowers mileage and creates unnecessary tire wear.
* Drivers should use extreme caution when driving at zero pressure and should avoid aggressive handling actions and any unusual service condition, such as trailer towing or hauling heavy loads.
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Child Health
Each year, nearly 6 million children die before reaching their fifth birthday. More than half of these deaths are caused by conditions that are preventable or treatable, including pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, measles, and malnutrition. This means that every day 20,000 children are killed by conditions that could be prevented or cured with simple, affordable remedies—vaccinations, bed nets, food, clean drinking water, and antibiotics.
Meanwhile, about 600 children are infected with HIV each day, the vast majority of whom reside in poor countries. Most of these infants could be protected from infection through effective testing and treatment—as they are in wealthy countries, where mother-to-child transmission of HIV has been nearly eliminated.
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PIH's Response
PIH strives to eliminate this unnecessary suffering and death by providing free comprehensive health care for children and their families and by working to ensure all children have access to food and education—both foundations for a healthy, productive life.
We began offering antiretroviral treatment and HIV counseling to pregnant mothers in Haiti in 1995, just one year after treatment became available in the United States. Since 2000, our HIV Equity Initiative has provided free antiretrovirals for thousands of children as part of their basic health services. In 2005, we began implementing this model in Rwanda, then later in Malawi, Lesotho, and Russia.
In Haiti, we provide educational assistance to more than 9,400 children. We provide daily hot lunches to more than 9,000 students at 41 schools in the Central Plateau, encouraging them to attend classes and to perform better on a full stomach. We also partnered with TOMS to provide more than 80,000 pairs of shoes to local children, as the school system requires they wear closed-toed shoes.
We give a peanut-based, high-calorie food, called Nourimanba, to families with children suffering from severe malnutrition in Haiti. And in Malawi, we created a Nutrition Rehabilitation Unit at Neno District Hospital to address the same issue. We also help children in the district go to school when their families can't afford the fees and supplies necessary to attend.
In rural Chiapas, Mexico, we've found an innovative way to battle chronic malnutrition, which affects 44 percent of children. Through a partnership with global nonprofit Heifer International, we deliver "packages" of 15 hens and a rooster to families with a malnourished child under 5 years old. The hens produce eggs, a valuable source of protein that the family can eat or sell to supplement their income from coffee farming.
Through mobile clinics, we treated nearly 14,000 children under 5 for malaria during a single rainy season in Neno District, Malawi.
And in Peru, we manage remote community health posts, or botiquines, where staff provide primary care and offer educational workshops on a range of health topics, such as nutrition, sanitation, and the spread of disease.
Our health educators visit families with young children at risk of developmental delays and teach caregivers how to promote age-appropriate behaviors. We also support a local community center where teenagers from impoverished neighborhoods come for after-school activities.


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Community Resources
The Parent Project "Learn How to Out Will Your Strong Willed Child"
Is your adolescent stubborn, defiant or out of control? This 10 week series of parenting workshops is designed to teach proven strategies to parents dealing with their teenager's behavior problems.
The Simi Valley Police Department is currently accepting reservations for the upcoming Parent Project® class. The Parent Project® is a nationally renowned parenting skills workshop and is utilized by both Los Angeles and San Bernardino County Juvenile Court systems. Classroom instruction will address a variety of issues including poor school attendance and performance, alcohol and other drug use, gangs, runaways and teen violence. Needless to say, this class is a critical support mechanism for parents who are at a loss of what to do with their incorrigible teen. The classes will be held at 4364 Valley Fair Street, Simi Valley (Cornerstone Church).
There is no cost to attend. For more information visit http://www.simivalley.org/ and to make a reservation for the next available series of classes, please contact Sergeant Dwight Thompson at (805) 583-6290.
Counseling Services
- National Adolescent Suicide Hotline (800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255)
- Dial "211" to access a 24 hour helpline for information and referral services
- Interface Children Family Services (24 hr helpline and counseling referrals) www.icfs.org or dial for info: (800-339-3997) www.icfs.org/youth_services (offers 24 hour crisis intervention, mediation, counseling, and shelter (cool homes) for homeless, abused or runaway children and youth ages 10-18.
- Action Family Counseling (substance abuse) – www.actionfamily.org (1800-for-teens 367-8336)
- Jewish Family Services: Variety of social services for adults, children, etc. www.jfsvc.org/socialserviceresources.html
- Simi Valley Behavioral Health 582-7507
- CIRT (Child Intensive Response Team) 24 hour crisis line (866-431-cirt/431-2478)
- United Parents (for families in Crisis) (805-384-1555 or 24 hour hotline (805) 551-0472) www.unitedparents.org.
- Self-Injury – www.selfinjury.com (1800-Dont Cut) 366-8255
- Centro Familiar Nueva Esperanza 805-526-4215 (counseling assistance in Spanish)
Services for Homeless/Needy
- Online Directory of Services for the Homeless and Needy in Simi Valley www.simivalley.org/index.agpx?page=143
- County of Ventura Human Services Agency – (Information and Referral to homeless services and linkages to transitional housing) www.vchca.org
- American Red Cross (assistance and services for victims of disasters like fires and floods) www.arcventura.org.
- Care and Share Food Bank/Salvation Army (805) 522-5676 or 527-1070
- Free Clinic - www.freeclinicsv.com
- For free medical, dental, legal aid, and counseling (522-FREE)
- Medi -Cal (to apply for medical insurance call: 584-4842) www.medi-cal.ca.gov
- Smoking Cessation/California Smoker's Hotline (1-800–No-Butts) www.californiasmokershelpline.org
Substance Abuse Resources
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters – www.bbsvc.org
- www.californialifeline.com (Lifeline Discount Telephone service)
- www.insurance.ca.gov (1-866-602-8861) (California program for income eligible good drivers to get low cost vehicle liability insurance)
- www.metro.net (1-800-COMMUTE) or 1-800-266-6883 (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority)


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(Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp (DUK.N) said on Thursday that its chief executive would step down in 2013, and it announced a settlement with North Carolina over the company's leadership after it took over Progress Energy.
The dispute began when Duke Chief Executive Jim Rogers assumed control of the combined company after the $18 billion purchase closed in July, even though Bill Johnson of Progress had long been slated to take the helm.
The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) held hearings, and in August Rogers said that he had started settlement talks with the regulator.
The parties, including North Carolina public staff and the NCUC, agreed that the settlement announced on Thursday did not represent an admission or acknowledgement of illegal or improper acts by the company, Duke said in a statement.
In a separate statement released at the same time, Duke said that Rogers, who has been CEO since 2006 and was the Cinergy CEO for 11 years before it became part of Duke, will retire by the end of 2013, when his employment contract expires.
The settlement announcement did not explicitly mention the departure of Rogers, but it said that a special board committee would be created to oversee selection of a successor to Rogers.
The committee will also help search for two new board members, after a pair resigned in late July in protest against the ousting of Johnson.
The purchase of Progress created the United States' largest power utility, but the CEO decision sparked outrage in North Carolina, the company's biggest market.
The settlement on Thursday must be approved by the NCUC, which sets profit margins of power utilities in the state.
Other commitments by Duke in the settlement include maintaining at least 1,000 employees in Raleigh, North Carolina, and guaranteeing certain fuel and fuel-related cost savings for customers in the state.
There are also some executive changes that include moving Lloyd Yates, executive vice president for customer operations, into the position of executive vice president for regulated utilities, and appointing a new general counsel.
Duke will also need to retain the former general counsel of Progress to advise it for two years on regulatory and legislative matters in North Carolina, the company said.
Reporting by Braden Reddall in San Francisco. Editing by Andre Grenon


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To be honest this is really embarrassing for me to post. And honestly, I don't even know why I'm going to post this. This started out as an experiment to see how different I look with my makeup fully done.
Let's face it, we put on a bunch of makeup to feel better, well atleast I do. I honestly will never ever leave the house without makeup. I don't like what I look like, whatsoever. I hate how small my eyes are, I hate my huge nose I inherited from my mom, I refuse to wear my hair up because I don't like my facial features, I mean I could go on and on. But I don't think I'm much different than most. I think there's things we all don't like about ourselves.
Anyway, like I said this started out as an experiment and I wanted to see my BEFORE and AFTER pictures of myself.
A lot of blogs out there are strictly dedicated to makeup, and it amazes me what make up can do. Have a big nose? Oh, there's contouring for that? What bigger eyes? Oh use more liner and put more of the liner in the corner of your eyes for bigger eyes. I mean these are just 2 things we can do with makeup that can transform us..
I think everyone is beautiful in their own way, and I hope everyone sees that, with or without make up. Makeup is just a way of ... hmm.. expressing ourselves, and also to accentuate more of our "better" features, if you will, and to hide our less attractive features. Hell, I do it. And I am impressed with the many girls out their with their talented makeup skills!
I'm not sure what I'm getting at here, I'm kind of just rambling, just some things I've been thinking about...
ANYWAY, here's a BEFORE picture of myself, WITHOUT any makeup, and I have pictures (I made it smaller so your screens won't crack. lolol JK) and then showing how I continue to put makeup on, and the last pictures are with my hair done and makeup.
This is with my face covered up in foundation and concealer.
Full face of makeup
Hair done
So I challenge you, I'm putting you up to the plate, would you post your face at it's most natural state??? And if you would, DO IT! I wanna see. :)


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(Pocket-lint) - If you're struggling to see through the iPad 2 haze, fear not: there is action on the Android front too. Action in the loosest sense of the word, however, as today is the day that the Creative ZiiO 7 gets its step up to Android 2.2.
If you're a customer, you've probably already received an email regarding the upgrade following the news of its arrival a couple of weeks ago. In case you haven't, then fear not, as we've upgraded the ZiiO 7 we have in the office.
The easiest way to find your update is to head into the ZiiO Space on your ZiiO 7. Here you'll find the front page has the update link under the "What's New" section, along with the link we'll guarantee you'll click on straight after the update.
That's because the Android 2.2 update on the ZiiO 7 brings support for Adobe Flash with it, so as soon as you've upgraded, you'll be able to head back to ZiiO Space and download the Adobe Flash Player, so you'll be able to take your pick of online video or Flash crazy websites.
Those in the UK will be able to enjoy BBC iPlayer as well through the website, but without access to the Android Market, you can't download the official app.
When we were first introduced to the ZiiO tablets back in November 2010, a Creative spokesperson said that the Android 2.2 update would "definitely" bring the Android Market with it. That isn't the case - we're waiting to hear back from Creative exactly what the position is and we'll update this story if we learn anything new.
In reality Flash video support is the features biggest change, unless you're a particular stickler for installing apps on external storage or you're after extra language support.
There does appear to have been some mild performance enhancement too, probably down to the tinkering behind the scenes in Android 2.2, but we still experienced some unexpected unresponsiveness as we did before the upgrade.
If you want the update, head over to http://support.creative.com/ for all the details, or if you're considering getting a Creative ZiiO 7 read our full review.


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World Cafe is the premier public radio showcase for contemporary music, serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country. Host Talia Schlanger takes listeners on a unique journey of musical discovery as she presents a mix of music from both new and legendary artists. The show's guest roster has included Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Dave Matthews, Elvis Costello, Robert Plant, Dolly Parton, The Shins, Lucinda Williams, Paul McCartney, Ani Difranco, Damien Rice, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, REM, Rachael Yamagata, David Byrne, Yo Yo Ma, Billy Joel, Lyle Lovett, Bela Fleck, Moby, Taj Mahal, and Coldplay, among hundreds of others.


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Levy, Henry & Defries, Rosetta nee Harpman (Herpmann)
This photo shows the state of the 2 stones four years after the previous visit. Confirming how important it is to photograph the stones while we can and our thanks to Alan Wilson for having done so!
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Stocks finished in negative territory Friday, with the Dow snapping a 10-day win streak and the S&P 500 ending shy of its record closing level, following a disappointing consumer sentiment report and as investors started to question whether the recent rally has run out of steam.
(Read More: No 'Irrational Exuberance' in Stocks Now: Greenspan)
"Don't forget, we're up 11 percent this quarter (on the Dow) and so I wouldn't be surprised if it continues to churn here," said Kenny Polcari, director at O'Neil Securities. "I don't' suspect [the market] is going to fall off the edge at all, but I don't necessarily see it going markedly going higher by the end of the quarter."


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Misono Swedish Carbon Gyutou 240mm (9.4")
Misono Carbon
The carbon steel line from Misono offers outstanding performance. Made from the highest quality, purest carbon steel to ensure the sharpest edge and best edge retention, these knives are also easy to re-sharpen. The strengthened wood handle protects against water damage and each knife is hand sharpened by Misono artisans to ensure maximum sharpness.
*Carbon steel is not rust resistant and requires special care. Dry your knife completely after use and avoid cutting high acid foods to prevent oxidation.
|Handle material
|Wood composite
|Blade length
|240 mm (9.4")
|Thickness at spine
|2.3 mm
|Thickness at tip
|0.6 mm
|Hardness (Rockwell scale)
Use & Care
- Handwash in warm water and towel dry
- Do not cut frozen foods
- Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives


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The Book of Numbers derives its name from the account of the two censuses taken of the Hebrew people, one near the beginning and the other toward the end of the journey in the wilderness (chaps. 1 and 26). It continues the story of that journey begun in Exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the Israelites for a period of thirty-eight years, from the end of their encampment at Sinai to their arrival at the border of the promised land. Numerous legal ordinances are interspersed in the account, making the book a combination of law and history.
The book divides neatly into two parts. Each part begins with a census of the people (chaps. 1 and 26) and inaugurates a period of preparation prior to entering the promised land. In the first case these preparations come to a tragic end when scouts are sent forth to survey the promised land (chaps. 13–14). Upon their return, the people are so disheartened by the description of the native inhabitants and the seemingly impossible task that lies in front of them that they refuse to enter the land. This results in a decision to doom that entire generation to death and to allow another generation the chance to enter. After the death of the first generation, then, a second census is taken (chap. 26) and again preparations are made to enter the land. In this case, however, the birth of a new generation suggests these preparations will not be in vain. The book ends with the Israelites across the Jordan outside the land of Canaan, underscoring a chief theme of the Pentateuch as a whole: the people anticipating the fulfillment of God's promise of the land.
In the New Testament numerous allusions to incidents in the Book of Numbers appear: the bronze serpent (Jn 3:14–15), the sedition of Korah and its consequences (1 Cor 10:10), the prophecies of Balaam (2 Pt 2:15–16), and the water gushing from the rock (1 Cor 10:4).
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1 Final Design
As established in the Design Analysis:
v Barrel Pontoon Structure
v Recycled Plastic Drum Material
v Component fixing using (depending on material of to-fix structure):
- Plastic structures, methods include clipping, bracketing, or bolting
- Wooden structures, methods include dowelling, bolting, roping, or bracketing
- Metal structures, methods include welding, riveting, or bolting
From the analyses of existing designs and available materials, a Final Design was created for the MFB that would be used to as civil infrastructure in the Tonle Sap area.
There are a number of key parts to the design, which include:
1) Polyethylene (Plastic) Drums
2) Steel Brackets
3) Wooden 4"x6" Timbers
4) Wooden Decking
1.1 Polyethylene (Plastic) Drums
Polyethylene drums are used as the bridge's buoyancy devices. The 220-liter drums are used as they provide suitable buoyancy levels for our MFB design (as discussed in 18.104.22.168.3) and are readily available in Cambodia for the reasonable cost of two dollars per unit (EWB Australia, 2009). The drums are 220 liters in volume, which provide a buoyancy force capable of supporting approximately 220Kg when fully submersed in fresh water (Marine & Industrial Distribution Ltd, 2009). The external dimensions of the drums are 580mm in diameter and 910mm in length, as shown in Figure 5.1.
One section of the bridge will have four drums attached to it, two on each end, which will result in a theoretical gross maximum load of 880 kg, reducing safety issues. To extend product life, the polyethylene drums will ideally be manufactured with UV stabilizers to reduce the decomposition of the material when exposed to ultra-violet light for long periods (as discussed in 220.127.116.11.3).
Figure 5.1: Artist's Visualization of a Polyethylene Drum
1.2 Steel Brackets
Steel brackets are manufactured to allow the secure attachment of the drums onto the bridge structure. The steel brackets are comprised of two halves, one standard bracket and also a modified bracket that are bolted together when placed around one of the drums, as shown in Figure 5.2.
Figure 5.2: Artist's Visualization of a Modified Bracket
A key feature of the modified brackets is the two hollow rectangular boxes that are attached by gusseting and welding to either side. The attached boxes are used to locate the drums onto the cross timbers which locate the drums and provide the support for the bridge structure. One section of the bridge will have eight of these brackets, two being around each of the plastic drums, as shown in Figure 5.3.
Figure 5.3: Artist's Visualization of a Drum Assembly
1.3 4"x6" Timbers
A standard sized timber of cross sectional dimension, 4 inch by 6 inch (4"x 6") is used throughout the design. Standard sized timber was purposely used to simplify the design and construction and increase the flexibility of the final design. The use of generic material throughout the design has large economic benefits, as discussed in 4.2.1.
Figure 5.4: Artist's Visualization of a 4"x6" Timber
The timber used in this bridge design will be treated to ensure protection from material decay because of water exposure. During the construction of the bridge, the timbers are first used to hold the two drums at a set distance of 1480mm apart. Next, they are slid into the rectangular boxes on the brackets where they can then be fixed into place. This creates the end drum piece.
Figure 5.5: Artist's Visualization of how
a Timber fits into a Bracketed Drum
The second circumstance where the timbers are used in the design are to set the distance in between the two end drum pieces, which provides a platform for the deck to sit on. To construct this, a water treated 4"x6" wooden timber of standard length (6000mm) has two 800mm sections cut from it. The cut offs are then notched and become the connecting component between the cross sections and bridge span. The notches measure 4" x 1" that allow for the location of these components securely to the cross timbers. The notched pieces are then reattached to the underside of the remaining 4400mm timber at each end. Several large cylindrical dowels are used in the connection of these two pieces, which create notched timber sections. There are four notched timber sections per bridge module. To ensure a high level of safety the notched timbers will be secured onto the cross timbers by a small recess and dowel between these two components.
Figure 5.6: Artist's Visualization of a
notched timber section
The combination of a completed Figure 5.5 and Figure 5.6 is the underlying framework for the MFB, shown in Figure 5.7.
Figure 5.7: Artist's Visualization of an
assembly bridge module
1.4 Wooden Decking
The decking for the bridge is constructed of a resource readily available in Cambodia: it is made of wooden tree trunks that have been treated to ensure suitable protection from water exposure. The supplied tree trunks are 150mm in diameter and 5000mm in length. The trunks are then cut through their length and sanded smooth to give two halves that are 5000mm in length. The semi-circular tree trunks are then cut into pieces of 1100mm in length to be used as the decking. The resulting width of the walkway is 1100mm and there are 29 pieces of deck spanning between the two end drums. The wooden decking (unaccompanied) can be seen in Figure 5.8.
Figure 5.8: Artist's Visualization of a
wooden decking
These individual pieces of deck are then nailed to the notched timber sections, convex down which creates a secure and sustainable deck surface, as shown in Figure 5.9.
Figure 5.9: Artist's Visualization of an
assembly decking onto bridge module
1.4.1 Extension Pieces
A key feature of this design is the use of extension pieces as every second segment of bridge. These extension pieces have a similar design as the segments described above; however, they have no drums attached to them. The notched timber sections are spaced further apart, resulting in a wider deck; 1300mm compared to 1100mm. The extension piece fits on the outside of the standard decking and is located onto the cross timbers in a similar fashion.
These extension pieces, shown in Figure 5.10, are constructed with 6 pieces of decking missing from each end to ensure the there is no overlapping of the decking materials. The generic design of the notched timber sections allows the use of this component in the construction of both the standard and extension pieces.
Figure 5.10: Artist's Visualization of an extension
piece (note wider decking is the only modification)
The use of these extension pieces reduces cost as it allows the use of one cross section with barrels for every two "bridge sections", as shown in Figure 5.11.
Figure 5.11: Artist's Visualization of an extension
piece and a standard piece interoperating
1.4.2 "Branching" Pieces
The construction of shortened end drum pieces which only have one drum attached in the middle allow for the addition of branched bridge sections perpendicular to the main span. The branches are attached by several short lengths of rope secured between the branch section and the main bridge span, as shown in Figure 5.12.
Figure 5.12: Artist's Visualization of a bridge branch piece
1.5 Handrails
Handrails are also to be included on the bridge to improve safety. The handrails are made of bamboo and are 1300mm in height. Eight bamboo poles are attached to the bridge segments (four to each side) and rope is strung from one to the other. A singular rope section can be removed if a bridge section is to be joined perpendicular to another.
1.6 Anchoring
To locate the bridge in position a weighted pulley system is used. This anchor system provides the lateral stability needed in an environment with changing water depths. The system comprises of a two concrete weights, which are located onto the lakebed, either side of the bridge and are referred to as the dead weights. Secondly a rope is attached to each dead weight and run through a common steel eye, located on the middle of the cross sections of the bridge structure, and then to a counter weight which is suspended under the bridge.
As shown in Figure 5.13, as the water level changes, the counter weight changes height as the bridge floats up and down which changes the length of the anchoring rope appropriately.
Figure 5.13: Artist's Visualization of how the
Bridge reacts to changing water levels


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It's time to turn a new page on learning. On iPad, textbooks invite Multi‑Touch interaction — flick through photo galleries, rotate 3D objects, tap to pop up sidebars, or play video and audio. With iBooks, reading is beyond fundamental. And more engaging than ever.
Today's students have grown up completely immersed in technology. iPad, iPod, computer — these are the ways they interact with their world. They need a textbook made for the way they learn.
iBooks textbooks on iPad offer a gorgeous, full-screen experience full of interactive diagrams, photos and videos. No longer limited to static pictures to illustrate the text, now students can dive into an image with interactive captions, rotate a 3D object or have the answer spring to life in a chapter review. They can flip through a book by simply sliding a finger along the bottom of the screen. Highlighting text, taking notes, searching for content and finding definitions in the glossary are just as easy. And with all their books on a single iPad, students will have no problem carrying them wherever they go.
McGraw-Hill Ryerson, Nelson Education, Pearson Education and Solaro have created Multi-Touch textbooks available now from the iBookstore.
Students can find these iBooks textbooks in the Textbooks section of iBooks. They can download a sample or purchase the entire book with one tap for a fraction of the price of a paper textbook. Textbooks purchased from iBooks are immediately available on their bookshelf, right alongside their other books. They can even get alerts when publishers update content, and download new updates to textbooks, at no additional charge.
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With the Multi‑Touch magic of iBooks textbooks, interactive photo galleries bring images to life. Animations burst off the page. And 3D objects rotate with a swipe of a finger. See them in action
Readers can manipulate 3D objects with a touch — so instead of seeing a cross section of a brain, they can see all sections. iBooks Author gives book creators the option to adjust the background, allow readers to rotate the object freely, or constrain its movement to horizontal or vertical rotation.
Pictures tell a bigger story when they're interactive. Callouts and pan-and-zoom features add even more to the experience.
Instead of seeing just one image on the page, readers can swipe through an entire collection of interactive photos and captions with their fingertips. They can navigate the gallery using photo thumbnails or step through images one at a time.
Now that students can truly interact with a textbook, they need a new kind of study aid: one that helps them take notes and review content as they read.
Use a finger as a highlighter when reading any textbook in iBooks. Just swipe over any text or math expression and it's highlighted. Tap a highlighted section and a palette appears. Change colours, switch to underlining or add a note instantly. Then switch to the Notes view to see all your notes and highlights organized in one place, making it a cinch to search or go back to the highlighted sections of the book.
All your notes and highlights automatically appear on study cards. Flip them over and find the definition of a glossary term or the note attached to the highlighted passage. Choose which highlight colours to review, and include chapter vocabulary from the glossary — automatically. To make sure you really know your stuff, you can shuffle your cards to study.
When it comes to studying, two minds are better than one. So when you come across a description of magnetostatics you can't figure out, or a quote that supports your friend's poli sci paper, share the phrase directly from the page onto your Facebook wall or Twitter feed. You can also share a snippet via text or email.
Educators can include iBooks textbooks in the complete courses they create for iTunes U. And the textbooks work seamlessly with the iTunes U app for iPad. For example, students can tap the name of the book in the assignment list to start reading it right away, and notes they take in iBooks will appear along with the other course notes in the iTunes U app.


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"Regent Kukar (Rita Widyasari) decided to extend the response period daruat second time. In effect since December 26, 2011," said Head of Public Relations and Protocol Regency Sri Wahyuni Kukar, when contacted by AFP on Sunday (25/12/2011) night.
Previously, during the emergency declared by the central government applies two weeks from the date of 26 November 2011. Then, extended back by Regency Kukar 10 December to 25 December 2011. This time, Regent Decree No. 749/SK-BUP/HK/2011 dated December 24, 2011, the extension of the emergency response period was decided based on the evaluation team returned Implementing Disaster Management Unit (Satlak PB) Kukar.
"There are still reporting loss of his family who have not obtained the certainty of his existence and wants to continue the evacuation process in accordance with the results of dialogue with the families of the victims with the Regent," said Sri.
"Based on the results of dives performed by divers traditional, some order to the vehicle that allegedly contained dead bodies in it are already in position and ready to lift the belt. But because of technical constraints of the framework are yet to be terevakuasi vehicle," he added.
Sri is described, based on Article 46 paragraph 4 PP. 21 In 2008, the search for victims can be reopened with consideration of the indication of the presence of the victim.
"Executing Unit for Disaster Management Team (Satlak PB) Kukar will continue the evacuation process with the involvement of traditional divers as well as third party services," said Sri.
Still according to Sri Wahyuni, Regent Rita Widyasari Kukar said he would hold a third party, in this case a private party, for the evacuation of victims that allegedly contained in a vehicle that is still trapped in the surrounding context of the existing bridge at the bottom of the river.


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Nutrition Tips for Living Longer After Breast Cancer
By Michael A. Smith, MD
Fortunately, nature offers a number of options for helping breast cancer patients fight back. Below, we'll go over the top nutrients that can help increase your odds of breast cancer survival.
Over-the-Counter Aspirin Improves Cancer SurvivalAspirin inhibits a key enzyme in the development and progression of cancer. This enzyme, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), is overly active in many cancer cells and is implicated in the spread of cancer cells throughout the body, known as metastasis. Scientists believe that COX-2 initiates the metastatic spread of cancer cells by developing the new blood vessels needed for feeding a growing tumor.1
By inhibiting COX-2, aspirin fights against cancer metastasis and decreases the risk of death in breast cancer patients. In one study, over 4,000 women with breast cancer were monitored for their aspirin intake. The women who took aspirin for at least 1 year had a 71% decreased risk of death compared to those who didn't take it. The authors concluded: "Taking aspirin may become a simple, low-cost, and safe tool to help women with breast cancer live longer, healthier lives."2
Plant Lignans Slow Cancer Tumor GrowthLignans are polyphenols (antioxidants) found in plants that provide powerful health benefits. Some good food sources of lignans are flax seeds and pumpkin seeds.
One of the earlier studies using lignans involved 50 women who were waiting to have breast cancer surgery. One group received 25 grams of ground flax seed daily, while the other group received no flax seed. After surgery, it was found that the flax seed group had slower growing tumors compared to the placebo group.3
In a more recent study, 2,650 women with breast cancer were studied for their lignan intake. Those with the highest lignan intake had a 40% decreased risk of death, compared to women with the lowest lignan intake. The authors concluded: "Postmenopausal breast cancer patients with high estimated lignans [intake] may have a better survival."4
Cruciferous Vegetables Optimize Estrogen MetabolismThere are two powerful estrogen metabolites: 16-hydoroxy and 2-hydroxy metabolites. The 16-hydroxy metabolite has been implicated in unhealthy cell growth while the 2-hydroxy metabolite is more protective and can enhance healthy cell growth.
Researchers have studied the effects of cruciferous vegetables on estrogen metabolism. In particular, they've studied two compounds found in cruciferous vegetables: indole-3-carbinol (I3C) and diindolylmethane (DIM).
The first study was with I3C. It showed that women at high risk of breast cancer who were given I3C improved the 2-hydroxy to 16-hydroxy ratio by 66%.5 In another study, women with breast cancer who were given DIM showed a 47% improvement in their 2-hydroxy to 16-hydroxy-estrogen ratios.6
Coriolus Mushrooms Supercharge the Immune SystemThe immune system plays a major role in both preventing and treating cancer. In particular, a type of immune cell commonly called a "Natural Killer" cell travels throughout your circulation looking for cancer cells to kill.
Many things can contribute to the loss of your Natural Killer cell number and function, including cancer surgery. This is unfortunate because many women with breast cancer undergo surgery to remove their tumors. The result can be devastating, as without these powerful immune cells, cancer can spread to sites away from the primary tumor.
Coriolus mushrooms have been shown to improve immune function7, possibly by enhancing Natural Killer cell number and function. Now, the following study was focused on gastric cancer, but we believe that the results can be extrapolated to breast cancer.
Gastric cancer patients were given chemotherapy with or without coriolus mushroom extract. Patients receiving coriolus experienced a greater 5-year disease-free rate and 5-year survival rate than the control group.8
Build Your Breast Health Nutritional Supplement PyramidPicture a pyramid. That's what your supplement regimen should look like. Within the pyramid are three distinct levels to address. Let's look at each one:
1. Foundation Level — This is the bottom level or the base of the pyramid. The supplements here are considered "foundational" because they provide the essential nutrients that we all need for optimal health. The supplements in the foundation level include a multivitamin, CoQ10 and omega-3 fats. Everyone should be taking these, including breast cancer patients.
2. Prevention Level — This "middle" level includes the important nutrients that prevent the growth and spread of unhealthy, cancerous cells. Nutrients like cruciferous vegetables, extra vitamin D, and aspirin meet these criteria perfectly for breast cancer patients.
3. Optimization Level — This is the top level of the pyramid. These supplements are designed to optimize the benefits of the nutrients in the two lower levels and provide some additional benefits on their own. Nutrients at the top for breast cancer patients may include soy proteins, lignans and green tea.
Increase Your Odds of Living a Long and Healthy LifeBuilding yourself a breast health supplement regimen can seriously increase your odds of living a long and healthy life. Also, be sure to remember that you're not alone.
If you'd like help with building your own breast health supplement pyramid, the Life Extension® health advisors are always ready and willing to guide you through process. Give them a call today at 1-800-226-2370.
Want to learn more? Take a look at our detailed health protocol on breast cancer here.
Are you living with breast cancer yourself? If so, what natural treatments have helped?
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- Clin Cancer Res. 2005 May 15;11(10):3828-35.
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Survivors of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing visited some of the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, NBC News reported.
The ten marathon victims, along with service dogs, visited six of the Orlando nightclub shooting victims who were still in the hospital this weekend.
The visit was set up by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's office. A large group was gathered together, with the help of JetBlue, Uber and AirBnB, according to marathon survivor Dave Fortier.
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News from around the country and around the globe
"It's a lot of talking, learning about their families and where they are all from. We are able to relate on a scale some folks may not be able to do," Fortier told NBC News on Sunday, as he was still with one of the Pulse victims. "We are showing them some of the things we learned."
The two groups shared their experiences and exchanged contact information.


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I was wondering if it is practically achievable to guess an AES key from a large number of short messages encrypted with that key, the attacker knowing the exact content of every message. Suppose the messages are very short (one block), and quite many (about 100.000).
If such a cryptographic mechanism is weak, how can it be enforced (sticking with AES)? Maybe a mechanism of salting implemented with, suppose, 10 different algorithm variants and the no. of the variant written into every message?
Thank you in advance for your opinions.


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Federal Regulatory Guidance Gets Business Continuity UpdateBy Ericka Chickowski Print
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council updates guidelines for disaster recovery preparedness and looks beyond IT for ensuring business continuity.
Last week,
the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) released its first update to business
continuity regulations for
Made up
of representatives from the six major
This newest guidance updates the Business Continuity Planning Booklet last issued by the FFIEC in March 2003.
The most visible change to the guidance is the requirement that all financial institutions have a disaster plan in place should a pandemic of any sort break out. The latest release includes vital information for financial organizations condensed from the FFIEC's December 2007 Interagency Statement on Pandemic Planning. Included are minimum practices and procedures meant to address pandemic preparedness.
The FFIEC also advises institutions under its purview that other amendments center around business impact analysis and testing requirements. The revision also discusses emerging threats and lessons learned by business continuity managers during recent disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
According to a study released by Symantec in October 2007, more than 77 percent of enterprise CEOs fail to take part in disaster recovery committees.
The changes could also be considered a wake-up call to leadership at institutions that depend on a patchwork of siloed-inside and outsourced- services to make up its overall business continuity strategy.
This latest iteration of the FFIEC guidance emphasizes the need for board and executive leadership to maintain an enterprise-wide business continuity approach across an organization. It also firmly places responsibility on institution leadership to closely oversee business continuity planning even if systems are provided by a third-party service provider.
The goal, states the guidance, is to ensure that financial institutions are embedding business continuity throughout the business framework and not just within IT.
"Because financial institutions play a crucial role in the overall economy, disruptions in service should be minimized in order to maintain public trust and confidence in the financial system," the new guidance states. "As such, financial institution management should incorporate business continuity considerations into the overall design of their business model to proactively mitigate the risk of service disruptions."
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The nominees for the 2012 People's Choice Awards were announced Thursday morning.
Justin Bieber leads the way with most individual nominations with five music nods. Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine is also a top nod earner with six in both music and television ("The Voice").
Kaley Cuoco, star of "The Big Bang Theory," will host the 38th annual awards show. This will be her second consecutive year hosting.
It will air on Jan. 9, 2013 on CBS live from the Nokia Theater.
Voting opens Thursday for all categories and ends on Dec. 14. Fans are able to cast their votes online at PeoplesChoice.com or through Twitter.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2013 Nominees:
Favorite Movie:
"The Amazing Spider-Man"
"The Avengers"
"The Dark Knight Rises"
"The Hunger Games"
"Snow White and the Huntsman"
Favorite Movie Actor:
Channing Tatum
Johnny Depp
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Robert Downey, Jr.
Will Smith
Favorite Movie Actress:
Anne Hathaway
Emma Stone
Jennifer Lawrence
Mila Kunis
Scarlett Johansson
Favorite Movie Icon:
Emma Thompson
Maggie Smith
Meryl Streep
Michelle Pfeiffer
Susan Sarandon
Favorite Action Movie:
"The Amazing Spider-Man"
"The Avengers"
"The Dark Knight Rises"
"The Hunger Games"
"Men in Black 3"
Favorite Action Movie Star:
Chris Evans
Chris Hemsworth
Christian Bale
Robert Downey, Jr.
Will Smith
Favorite Face of Heroism:
Anne Hathaway, "The Dark Knight Rises"
Emma Stone, "The Amazing Spider-Man"
Jennifer Lawrence, "The Hunger Games"
Kristen Stewart, "Snow White and the Huntsman"
Scarlett Johansson, "The Avengers"
Favorite Comedic Movie:
"21 Jump Street"
"Dark Shadows"
"Pitch Perfect"
"What to Expect When You're Expecting"
Favorite Comedic Actor:
Adam Sandler
Ben Stiller
Channing Tatum
Will Ferrell
Zach Galifianakis
Favorite Comedic Actress:
Cameron Diaz
Emily Blunt
Jennifer Aniston
Mila Kunis
Reese Witherspoon
Favorite Dramatic Movie:
"The Lucky One"
"Magic Mike"
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
"The Vow"
Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor:
Bradley Cooper
Channing Tatum
Jake Gyllenhaal
Liam Neeson
Zac Efron
Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress:
Charlize Theron
Emma Watson
Keira Knightley
Meryl Streep
Rachel McAdams
Favorite Movie Franchise:
"The Avengers"
"The Dark Knight"
"The Hunger Games"
Favorite Movie Superhero:
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man
Chris Evans as Captain America
Chris Hemsworth as Thor
Christian Bale as Batman
Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man
Favorite On-Screen Chemistry:
Emma Stone / Andrew Garfield, "The Amazing Spider-Man"
Jennifer Lawrence / Josh Hutcherson / Liam Hemsworth, "The Hunger Games"
Kristen Stewart / Chris Hemsworth, "Snow White and the Huntsman"
Rachel McAdams / Channing Tatum, "The Vow"
Scarlett Johansson / Jeremy Renner, "The Avengers"
Favorite Movie Fan Following:
Potterheads, "Harry Potter"
Ringers, "The Lord of the Rings"
Rum Runners, "Pirates of the Caribbean"
Tributes, "The Hunger Games"
Twihards, "Twilight"
Favorite Network TV Comedy:
"The Big Bang Theory"
"How I Met Your Mother"
"Modern Family"
"New Girl"
Favorite Network TV Drama:
"Gossip Girl"
"Grey's Anatomy"
"Once Upon A Time"
Favorite Cable TV Comedy:
"Hot In Cleveland"
"It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia"
"Melissa & Joey"
Favorite Cable TV Drama:
"Burn Notice"
"Pretty Little Liars"
"The Walking Dead"
"White Collar"
Favorite Premium Cable TV Show:
"Game of Thrones"
"True Blood"
Favorite TV Crime Drama:
"Criminal Minds"
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show:
"Doctor Who"
"Once Upon A Time"
"The Vampire Diaries"
"The Walking Dead"
Favorite Comedic TV Actor:
Chris Colfer
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Jim Parsons
Neil Patrick Harris
Ty Burrell
Favorite Comedic TV Actress:
Jane Lynch
Kaley Cuoco
Lea Michele
Sofia Vergara
Zooey Deschanel
Favorite Dramatic TV Actor:
Ian Somerhalder
Jared Padalecki
Jensen Ackles
Nathan Fillion
Paul Wesley
Favorite Dramatic TV Actress:
Ellen Pompeo
Emily Deschanel
Ginnifer Goodwin
Nina Dobrev
Stana Katic
Favorite Daytime TV Host:
George Stephanopoulos, Josh Elliott, Lara Spencer, Robin Roberts, Sam Champion, "Good Morning America"
Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan, "Live with Kelly & Michael"
Ellen DeGeneres, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie, Matt Lauer, Natalie Morales, "The Today Show"
Barbara Walters, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd, Whoopi Goldberg, "The View"
Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host:
Chelsea Handler
Conan O'Brien
David Letterman
Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Kimmel
Favorite New Talk Show Host:
Jeff Probst
Katie Couric
Michael Strahan
Ricki Lake
Steve Harvey
Favorite Competition TV Show:
"American Idol"
"America's Got Talent"
"Dancing with the Stars"
"The Voice"
"The X Factor"
Favorite Celebrity Judge:
Adam Levine
Britney Spears
Christina Aguilera
Demi Lovato
Jennifer Lopez
Favorite TV Fan Following:
Gleeks, "Glee"
Little Liars, "Pretty Little Liars"
Oncers, "Once Upon A Time"
SPNFamily, "Supernatural"
TVDFamily, "The Vampire Diaries"
Favorite New TV Comedy:
"Ben & Kate"
"Go On"
"Guys With Kids"
"The Mindy Project"
"The Neighbors"
"The New Normal"
Favorite New TV Drama:
"666 Park Avenue"
"Beauty & The Beast"
"Chicago Fire"
"Emily Owens, M.D."
"Last Resort"
"The Mob Doctor"
Favorite Male Artist:
Blake Shelton
Chris Brown
Jason Mraz
Justin Bieber
Favorite Female Artist:
Carrie Underwood
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop Artist:
Demi Lovato
Justin Bieber
Katy Perry
Favorite Hip Hop Artist:
Flo Rida
Nicki Minaj
Favorite R&B Artist:
Alicia Keys
Bruno Mars
Favorite Band:
Green Day
Linkin Park
Maroon 5
No Doubt
Favorite Country Artist:
Blake Shelton
Carrie Underwood
Jason Aldean
Taylor Swift
Tim McGraw
Favorite Breakout Artist:
Carly Rae Jepsen
One Direction
The Wanted
Favorite Song:
"Call Me Maybe," Carly Rae Jepsen
"One More Night," Maroon 5
"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," Taylor Swift
"We Are Young," Fun. ft. Janelle Monae
"What Makes You Beautiful," One Direction
Favorite Album:
Believe, Justin Bieber
Blown Away, Carrie Underwood
Overexposed, Maroon 5
Some Nights, Fun.
Up All Night, One Direction
Favorite Music Video:
Boyfriend, Justin Bieber
Call Me Maybe, Carly Rae Jepsen
Gangnam Style, Psy
Part of Me, Katy Perry
Payphone, Maroon 5
Favorite Music Fan Following:
Beliebers, Justin Bieber
Directioners, One Direction
KatyCats, Katy Perry
Lovatics, Demi Lovato
Selenators, Selena Gomez


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Note: All in-person campus events have been canceled or postponed until further notice. COVID-19 Information
Friday, November 1, 20196:00PM - Sunday, November 3, 201911:30AM
Organized by Dr. Erica Brown-Meredith 434.395.2349 firstname.lastname@example.com
Weekend Events/Activities:
Friday - November 1, 2019
3:00pm Hotel Check-in (Alumni are encouraged to arrive early)
6:00pm – Ongoing Alumni Registration (Holiday Inn Express Conference Room)
6:00pm – Midnight Meet & Greet Activities
6:00pm – 7:30pm Black Expo – Pi Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Lankford – Lancer Cafe 1st Floor
7:30pm – 8:30pm Mama Brown's Restaurant (Alumni & Longwood Students)
308 D S Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
9:00pm – Midnight Meet & Greet (Holiday Inn Express Conference Room and Patio Area)
Saturday - November 2, 2019
9:00am - 9:45am Jason Faulk, Dean of Admissions
Campus Tour – Campus-wide tour to explore Longwood University's old and new buildings. The vision of Longwood's new University Master Plan will be explained in detail to include insight into the rational for building construction that compliments the tradition of our beautiful campus. Location: Brock Hall
10:00am – 10:50am Minority Clubs & Organizations
Tabling - Represent your Organization! Black Greek organizations and minority student clubs will sponsor tabling to connect new members with alumni and give students the opportunity to showcase their work on campus. Location: Lankford – Lancer Café 1st Floor
11:00am – 11:50pm CLASP - 1st Generation & Minority Students
Speed Networking - How Do You Market Yourself? This event will encourage networking, marketing, mentoring, and career development sessions for alumni and students. Students and alumni will have an opportunity to connect personally and professionally. Show us your best networking pitch. Location: Lankford Ballroom
Noon – 1:30pm Lunch through line – A designated area in Dorrill Dining Hall will be reserved for Alumni and students to continue networking and fellowship.
1:45pm – 2:45pm Ken Perkins, Dir. of Donor Relations & Dustyn Hall, Dir. Young Alumni & Student Giving Location: Lankford Ballroom
3:00pm – 4:00pm Longwood University Black Alumni Committee Focused Mentoring Session - This event will establish a continuum of networking, engagement, growth and development for Longwood minority students. Location: Lankford Ballroom
4:00pm – 4:30pm Sabrina Brown, Asst. VP for Marketing & Communications Alumni group photo Location: Lankford Steps
4:30pm – 5:00pm Bus Transportation – Available to provided transport from alumni & students to the Moton Museum. Location: Brock Parking Garage (at the roundabout facing Griffin Blvd.)
5:00pm – 6:30pm Cainan Townsend, Dir. Education & Public Relations Moton Museum Tour & Town Hall Meeting
Tour (5:00 - 5:30pm)
Town Hall Meeting & BASIC Combined Choir Performance – The State of the Black Student Experience Townhall Meeting, will proactively explore and discuss the life experiences for Longwood's black students and students of color with the goal of enhancing the quality of campus life and academic outcomes. The Office of Alumni Engagement and Admissions Office will discuss ways the student body can benefit from alumni professional experience and expertise.
Lite refreshments sponsored by Office of Graduate Studies
7:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner – at your own will/or on your own.
9:00pm – Until Alumni & Students Fellowship at North Street Press Club
Transportation (Bus Service) will be provided throughout the night of the event to transport alumni and students to the lounge.
Location: North Street Press Club - Pickup & front door. Campus Pickup & drop-off Brock Parking Garage (at the roundabout facing Griffin Blvd.)
Sunday - November 3, 2019
10:00am - 11:30am Longwood University Black Alumni Committee Whole Committee
Strategic-Planning Breakfast & Meeting Location: Holiday Inn Express Conference Room
A committee and subcommittees will be selected to begin planning for the 2020 reunion. (Breakfast is $5 for alumni, guests, and visitors not staying at the hotel. Tickets are available at the hotel front desk).


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Obviously, the world didn't end last night. Still, the possibility spawned the #endoftheworldconfessions hashtag on Twitter a couple of nights ago, and some of these confessions were gaming-related. I compiled a selection of tweets from gamers where they confess to all sorts of silly, crazy, and sometimes disturbing things.
One of the most popular ones that I didn't include was the 'confession' that folks actually liked video games. Everyone might game nowadays, but it's still a tad shameful apparently!
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Obie-gender-bender vs Passtard Swill in Booze vs Chief Pisser-Possum with LiarBill MumpsNut DeClue(less) running fuktarded
See-Eye Dentist Forum Snivel Whore, cum-cum, cum-cum!!!
A Nut Called Phil (or Why Almost Everyone in CI Who Uses the Title "Pastor" Should Be Avoided at all Costs [In Favor of Mamzer Tranny-Faggots who won't shoah theyz snout or what lies underneath theyz tail!!!])
Last year a guy calling himself PHILnBOAZ became a member of this forum. Phil also goes by the names of Reverend Phil and more recently Pastor Phil. Regrettably, pastor is a title that the liars, charlatans, and whackjobs who infest the Christian Identity community, and who figure that plunking it before their names will give them the street cred that was rightly denied them in the far choosier land beyond the Internet, have made as meaningful as advertising parlance like "60 percent pure." The only good thing about those who call theysselfs "pastor" is that they have to shoah theyz' snout and what lies beneath theyz' tails -- which means that a crouching mamzer / hidden jewboy / sanctimonious tranny like me can't get away with calliing itzself "pastor." But due to saving up muh earnings at the Melbourne lorry lot as a tranny lot-lizard, I've not only gotten muh mangina carved deeper but bought this muh forum in which I get to censor everyone. What used to be Two & A Half Mamzers with me, SwordBrethren / Bryan Reo and LiarBill 'MumpsNut' DeClue(less) is now only me, cumn-cum, cum-cum!!!
The first thing Phil did after he registered here was slander Bill Finck in a post. By "slander" I mean was that SwillInBooze told the truth about the nigger-nosed murderous jew pig who makes muh tranny mangina lubricious. He had been a member of Finck's forum but while there had apparently made it his divine mission to point out what he considered were doctrinal goofs Finck had made like papist-preterism and No-Devil ZOGbottery. As one would expect, this didn't exactly endear him to Finck and co., and after a brief online skirmish, he was summarily turfed from the joint, AIT certification and all. SwillInBooze should have lightly quoted Capt'n Senility Emahiser's Comparetian abridgements and Baal Finck's New Talmud Translation direct from ZOG instead.
A huge proponent of biblical forgiveness, Phil immediately set up a Facebook page where he slandered Finck with Christian humility. Then one day Phil received a visit from the self-remorse fairy and subsequently apologized to Finck for his superfluity of naughtiness. I once received a visit from the self-remorse fairy. But instead of a faggot who would plunge muh mangina and squirt-blast itz man-creme past muh gulping tonsils it promptly morphed into The One-Eared Dingo who took advantage and instead of mounting me chawed off a huge chunk of muh fat pisser-poofter-possum ass. After that I swore to D-g "No more." Obie-gender-bender is no longer virginal with itz trust.
It was about this time that Phil graced my forum with his membership and promptly condemned Finck for murdering a spic. Before deleting the offending post, I told Phil that if Finck is to be condemned for offing a spic, so must the Apostle Paul for his involvement in the murder of Stephen, a white man filled with the Holy Ghost and Fire.
That shut him up for a while, but not for long. He soon channeled his manic zeal for letting bygones be gone into grandiose plans for reshaping my forum into some kind of Shangri-La for Christian Identity exemplars. Central to this would be CI author Robert Alan Balaicius becoming a member of the forum. Phil had purchased some of Robert's books, which in his bedeviled mind meant they were now bosom buddies.
I don't suffer fools gladly and nuts even less gladly, so you can guess what happened next. I then received an email from Robert, who had received an email from Phil beseeching him to beseech me to reinstate Phil's membership. I politely declined.
And that was what I thought would be that. But then Phil started emailing me, imploring me to unban him. Again I politely declined. He then asked me to post a link to a CI forum he had set up. Although the idea of Phil being a forum admin didn't fill me with joy, I thought that at least people who happened upon his forum would be presented with the Two-Seedline message, as best he was able to preach it, anyway, and so acquiesced to his request.
Phil's forum was barely a step-up from his Facebook page; his beef with Finck was front and center of many of his postings. For a guy who harped on and on about the importance of forgiveness, he sure loved to wrap himself tightly around a grudge. Phil's obsession with Finck reminded me of Bill DeClue's obsession with Murray Samuelson. You can imagine my shock when Chaplain Bill became an active member of Phil's forum.
Not satisfied with confining his message of mercy and the gall of bitterness to just his forum, Phil continued to badger me about letting him back on mine, promising me that he would behave himself this time. A couple of weeks later, to prove the veracity of his promise, he sent me a slew of abusive emails straight from the Jeromy Visser school of Christian comportment, though R-rated ebonics were refreshingly absent from them. He later apologized for his outbursts. I did the Christian thing and forgave him.
Then Phil sent me an email, pleading with me to let his godson register on my forum. He claimed that his godson wanted to learn more about CI but was sick of his Bible-bashing approach to teaching. Well, I might be an idiot but I'm not a fool. I knew that this was in all likelihood a ploy by Phil to post here under his godson's name, but on the extremely slim chance that his godson was sincerely interested in the CI message, I reluctantly and against my better judgment approved his membership.
No sooner had "Christian" become a member than he emailed me about having lost his password. I thought this was a little odd but decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and emailed him details on how to retrieve it. "Christian" made a number of posts, all of which espoused the exact same things Phil did, right down to his criticisms of the Dirty Preacher. I would have and in hindsight should have banned him right then and there, but as I didn't have time to do much posting that particular week, I let him have the run of the place in the hope that it would raise the forum's Google ranking a little.
Then I received another lost-password email from Christian/Phil, who clearly had no idea what password his godson had used to sign-up on his behalf and was too stupid to check the automated email that would have contained it. This was the last straw for me. I banned him and sent him an email informing him that the ban would never be lifted.
I hadn't planned on mentioning any of this until I received the following email today from "Pastor" Phil:
.Originally Posted by Reverend Swill in Booze Ala'Bama
So let me get this straight. "Pastor" Phil tells me an out-and-out lie, posts here under false pretenses, then blames me for his deception because I didn't figure out that he and his godson live in the same house, as if I'm supposed to be intimately acquainted with his domestic arrangements, then, to show that he ain't Whistling Dixie when he asks for everybody in CI to follow his example of Christian forgiveness, calls me a shithead. This reminds me of the time I tried to warn Bill DeClue that an enemy agent called Anchorage Activist was not the nice guy he thought by posting an insane DeClue-centric diatribe from that toothless, half-bearded kike, Murray Samuelson, that AA had posted on his blog, White Reference. Instead of directing his indignation at AA, DeClue directed it at me and for the next several years made it part of his life's work to slander me and encourage forum members here to post on the Covetous Peoples Ministry forum instead. A forum he now denounces (for the time being), not because its proprietor, Jeromy Visser, ordains Jews or deliberately twists Scripture to make a buck but because Visser called him an uncharitable name.
Alas, Christian Identity is a tractor beam for disreputable loons like these, and I would have ended this forum a long time ago of it wasn't for that tiny, tiny percentage of white people who I'm sure read the material posted here and parlay it into lives and ministries worthy of the name Christian Identity. But please, Yahweh, save us from the vast majority of people in CI who call themselves pastor or chaplain or reverend, because I have never encountered a worse bunch of lying scumbags in all my days.
Obie and out.