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JUST IN: Hyten Says Pentagon Moving 'Unbelievably Slow' with Modernization
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The Defense Department is being slowed down by bureaucracy and risk aversion as it attempts to modernize its capabilities to compete with China, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff lamented Sept. 13.
During an event hosted by the Brookings Institution, Gen. John Hyten was asked about the implementation of the 2018 National Defense Strategy and related technological developments.
"The downside is, we're still moving unbelievably slow," Hyten said. "We're so bureaucratic and we're so risk averse."
"When you don't have any potential adversaries out there you can try to remove all risks in the system and you can go slow, but when you have a competitor like China and Russia ... going fast, you have to be able to move fast as well. And we still move way too slow," he added.
Hyten referenced the unprecedented speed at which Beijing is developing its military capabilities, particularly the modernization of its nuclear arsenal, as one of the Pentagon's top concerns.
China has been rapidly building hundreds of new silos for launching nuclear missiles throughout this year — a sign of a significant expansion of its strategic arsenal, Hyten noted. The vice chairman said he was concerned about how fast the structures were being built and the motivations behind the growth, and contrasted the pace of China's nuclear modernization with the Pentagon's.
"It's going to take us 10 to 15 years to modernize 400 [intercontinental ballistic missile] silos that already exist," he said, referring to the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent program. "China is basically building almost that many overnight," he said, adding that the speed at which the threat is evolving "is what really concerns me most."
Hyten noted that the GBSD system won't achieve initial operational capability until 2030, or full operational capability until 2035.
Hyten also highlighted frustrations with the Pentagon's pace in developing more resilient space architectures. That problem has persisted for over a decade, although efforts are underway at the Space Force and other agencies to address it, he noted. While past investments in space capabilities have given the United States an advantage, the Defense Department needs to work quickly to stay ahead of China, he said.
When asked how the Pentagon could move faster as it tries to modernize, Hyten said it needs to more fully embrace efforts to reach out to the commercial tech sector to leverage their innovations.
"The second piece is that we have to empower people to make decisions," he said. "In many cases we've removed that authority from the people that are actually managing the program and building things. They have to come all the way to the Pentagon ... to get permission to do anything. When we used to go fast, that authority was handed down and people were allowed to take risk and fail and move quickly ... and that allowed us to move fast. So, we have to be able to push things down and allow people to take risks —smart risks — again."
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There are several reasons for the slowness. One is the consequences of making that mistake General Hyten refers to, I.e. the "one mistake Air Force". A second reason is the politicization of the Acquisition process, both Democrats and Republicans are guilty of this and have been for a number of years, particularly since the fall of the Soviet Union. A third reason is the bureaucracy itself, difficult to reward achievement/innovation along with difficulty in removing non-performers. Finally, the budget process with multiple account classification codes along with the anti-deficiency act makes good managers reluctant to be creative.
There have been numerous studies and commissions studying this problem and the recommendations have been remarkably consistent as to improving the Acquisition system, yet there has been little improvement over the past thirty/fifty years. I attribute that to the lack of fear on the part of the American public that this country is vulnerable to an attack by an adversary. Until they exhibit that level of concern, there will be little true change in the way that our politicians view the Defense budget, I.e. as just another way to reward their supporters.
Having seen China's leadership bias for action, I concur completely and also share the General's concern. He is spot on. Further, these comments universally apply to other U.S. Governmental Agencies and far too many large U.S. Corporations who's leadership have bought into centralization of decisions by a few removed individuals. Control of decisions is comforting but comes with long term risk. Must be present to win.Paul Spranger Sr. at 10:37 AM
Allowing folks to take risk is laudable, but you must also make sure if they fail, they are not crushed for a failure. This seems to be the place where we are risk adverse. Leaders need to almost ask for failures and highlight the great lessons learned from them to show that the PMs that make the decision and take the risk can prosper in their choice.William Johnson at 3:52 PM


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Things pretty much went as planned, but I didn't expect vShield Manager (vSM) to choke on the changes: when updating the uplink names for the DVS that provided the VXLAN port group, I expected vSM to recognize the changes and handle creation of new VXLAN networks without issue. I was wrong.
The first symptom that I had an issue was the inability of vCloud Director (vCD) to create a new Organizational Network on a deployed Edge device:
Oops. I hadn't updated the portgroup for VXLAN after moving the uplinks around, although I had done so for the other portgroups on the DVS.
Time to restart vSM to get it to re-read the vCenter DVS config, right? Wrong. Even with a restart & re-entering the vCenter credentials, the state persisted.
At this point, my Google-fu failed me: no useful hits on a variety of search terms. Time to hit the VMware Community Forums with a question. Luckily, I received a promising answer in just a day or two.
I learned that one can use the REST API for vSM to reconfigure it, which can get it back in line with reality. But how do you work with arbitrary REST calls? It turns out, there's a REST client plug-in for Firefox, written to troubleshoot and debug REST APIs. It works a treat:
- Set up the client for authenticated headers
- Retrieve the DVS configuration as an XML blob in the body of a GET call
- Modify the XML blob so that it has the correct properties
- PUT the revised XML blob back to vSM.
|1) Use an Authenticated GET on the switches API
|2) Using the objectId of the desired DVS, get the specific switch data
|3) Update the XML blob with the correct uplink names
|4) PUT the revised XML blob
Key takeaways:
- REST Client for Firefox is awesome for arbitrary interaction with a REST API
- Sometimes, the only way to accomplish a goal is through the API; a GUI or CLI command may not exist to fix your problem.
- This particular fix allows you to arbitrarily rename your uplinks without having to reset the vShield Manager database and completely reinstall it to get VXLAN working again.

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It would take a totally whacked musician to mess up a great classic, as they attempt to do a cover of a song that does not need introduction. So, if the musician in question has good enough vocals, and can afford some reasonable production on the market, they should manage to score a good sound, at the very least. The more original artisans already did all the hard work, the composition of the harmony, rhythm and rhyme, of the lyrics, decades ago.
Making a remix like this of Elly Wamala's Viola, is simply like giving your Office 2000 software package, an upgrade, to Office 2010. The fellows who do the upgrade are not as worthy of praise, as the fellows who did the Office prototype, from which the upgrades are churned.
That is why I was slow to jumping to the bandwagon that was shouting about in ecstasy at Goesteady's apt redo of the deceased's song. He did a fine job of it, no doubt. He did not undo the song, which if you ask me, many a remixing artistes have done before. He did the perfect software upgrade. But that is not why he deserves praise. Let us praise Goesteady in 70 years' time, when one of his original compositions is redone by the then new generation of musicians, to acclaim.


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On this second installment of The Lost Vidcast: Jay and Jack pick their top 5 favorite scenes from the recently finished Second Season.
We also get some great music videos by OfficialBen, and Miller17. For those that believe sequels are usually not as good as the first endeavor. Your belief will be held up here 😉
Lost Vidcast: Ep 1.2 "The Sequel".m4v
PS: This vidcast is 30min/198mb so the download may take a while. Also the video streamer will be up later.
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The 2016/17 Scottish FA Youth Cup is officially under way, after the draws for the first and second rounds were conducted by Scottish FA President, Alan McRae.
Holders Motherwell, and the 15 other teams who reached the fourth round last season, will enter the competition at the third round stage. Motherwell lifted the trophy for the first time in their history with a thrilling 5-2 win over Heart of Midlothian at Hampden in April.
First round draw (ties scheduled to be played on Sunday 28 August 2016)
|North Section
|Central Section
|1. Deveronvale v Inverurie Loco Works
|1. Clyde v Queen's Park
|2. Turriff United v Keith
|2. Dunfermline Athletic v Berwick Rangers
|3. Aberdeen v Fraserburgh
|3. Heriot-Watt University v Partick Thistle
|4. Edusport Academy v Alloa Athletic
|4. Montrose
|5. Formartine United
|5. Albion Rovers
|6. Forfar Athletic
|6. Spartans
|7. Buckie Thistle
|7. Hamilton Academical
|8. Clachnacuddin
|8. Cowdenbeath
|9. Banks O' Dee
|9. Hibernian
|10. Lossiemouth
|10. East Kilbride
|11. Falkirk
|South Section
|12. Raith Rovers
|No Ties
|13. Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale
|14. Edinburgh City
|15. Stirling Albion
|1. Annan Athletic
|16. Tynecastle
|2. Stranraer
|17. Livingston
|18. BSC Glasgow
|19. Whitehill Welfare
|20. Preston Athletic
Second round draw (ties scheduled to be played on or before Sunday 25 September 2016)
North Section
1. Buckie Thistle v Clachnacuddin
2. Banks O' Dee v Montrose
3. Formartine United v Lossiemouth
4. Deveronvale OR Inverurie Loco Works v Forfar Athletic
5. Turriff United OR Keith v Aberdeen OR Fraserburgh
South Section
1. Stranraer v Annan Athletic
Central Section
1. Edusport Academy OR Alloa Athletic v Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale
2. Edinburgh City v Preston Athletic
3. Spartans v Whitehill Welfare
4. Livingston v Dunfermline Athletic OR Berwick Rangers
5. Stirling Albion v Clyde OR Queen's Park
6. Falkirk v Albion Rovers
7. East Kilbride v BSC Glasgow
8. Hamilton Academical v Raith Rovers
9. Cowdenbeath v Heriot-Watt University OR Partick Thistle
10. Tynecastle v Hibernian
Clubs entering the competition in round three
1. Airdrieonians
2. Ayr United
3. Celtic
4. Cumbernauld Colts
5. Dundee
6. Dundee United
7. Greenock Morton
8. Heart of Midlothian
9. Inverness Caledonian Thistle
10. Kilmarnock
11. Motherwell
12. Queen of the South
13. Rangers
14. Ross County
15. St. Johnstone
16. St. Mirren


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Sometimes a personal tragedy can be the catalyst for life-saving innovation. Abi Global Health CEO Kim-Fredrik Schneider was inspired to work in healthcare after the death of his childhood best friend, Abraham Heitzeberg, who passed away aged 12 from Werdnig-Hoffmann disease, a rare variant of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Schneider named the company in tribute to his friend Abe's kind and courageous spirit.
The Abi platform offers "fast help from friendly doctors" by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and mobile messaging. This article can exclusively reveal that today Schneider and his co-founder Dr. Victor Vicens will announce that their platform will be made available for free, to potentially hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, during this crucial time in the fight against the coronavirus.
The Abi platform aggregates trained and vetted doctors within the Abi network, and uses an AI-powered chatbot interface to streamline the interactions. Abi helps to triage patients at the all-important "first mile" of the healthcare journey by effectively allocating physician time, and reducing potential bottlenecks in the healthcare system. The platform has been shown to deliver an 85% reduction in physician time per case and a 70% reduction to in-person medical visits. Differentials such as this can be game-changing in scenarios such as the current spread of coronavirus.
Schneider explains the reasons behind Abi with genuine passion and a sense of urgency in his voice. "Not only do we have an aging population who need more healthcare, but the younger 'messaging generation' is not getting what they need the most, because they are not comfortable with the existing methods of consultation." The first mile of healthcare is often too cumbersome, particularly for millennials and centennials, continues Schneider. "Downloading an app, finding a private space with good lighting and a stable internet connection, getting dressed and ready for a video call when you are feeling unwell; these barriers can be a terrible user experience (UX) for people used to instant service via their mobile devices. A bad UX can lead to inefficient healthcare utilization, which takes a huge financial toll on society; the cost of people going to the doctor when they shouldn't is $50bn, while people not going when they should costs at least $500bn."
"We want to remove as many barriers as possible to people accessing healthcare consultations," continues Schneider. "Abi users don't even need to install an app; they just start a conversation with our chatbot on their preferred messaging channel such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, Viber and even SMS. A licensed physician is on call to provide a micro-consultation and typically answers within five minutes. Our AI allocates the best doctor for each situation, and 'human in the loop' machine learning is used to improve the platform with every interaction. Our data shows that consumers love the convenience; we see up to 20 times higher utilization compared to some of the leading apps in the same space."
The Abi Global Health product is a smart distillation of an idea whose time has come. Other players in the mobile telehealth ecosystem include giants like the Tencent-backed WeDoctor, which is aiming for a $10 billion valuation when it goes public, and Ping An Good Doctor, which recently broke the astonishing figure of 300 million registered users, the equivalent to one in every three Chinese Internet users. When WeDoctor launched a platform dedicated to coronavirus-relates cases, they helped to facilitate 1.4 million consultations within a month.
In the US, 98point6 has been a trailblazer for text-based telehealth solutions via their secure mobile app. 98point6 is on-demand, text-based primary care that connects board-certified physicians licensed in all 50 states with patients 24/7. Leslie O'Brien, their director of national account management and client experience, explains that while the platform offers voice, video and audio solutions, text is by far the preferred modality of communication. "The overwhelming majority of our patients prefer to have their visits via in-app messaging. It's simply easier and faster to text than it is to have a conversation these days. We have found that this is true not only for millennials and centennials but also the 55+ age group. When you think about it, they are having to text with their children and grandchildren, so texting with the doctor is just as convenient and easy."
Data from companies in the mobile messaging space certainly backs up many of O'Brien's findings. OpenMarket's 2017 survey of 500 millennials found that 83% would rather text a business than call a helpline, while the recent 2020 State of Texting report by messaging innovators Zipwhip found that the medium of text is more popular than ever. Zipwhip CEO John Lauer explains, "Texting is becoming the preferred way for consumers to get information quickly and easily; literally, it's right at their fingertips. I believe that texting is the highest-priority form of communication on the planet."
The difference between text-based consultations and traditional hospital visits are significant, continues O'Brien. "We have found that health care is not meeting people where they are, and I think this is universal. In the United States, the average wait to see a primary care doctor is 24 days. So, no wonder people are running into urgent cares and emergency rooms. Because if you have a sinus infection, you can't wait 24 days for a doctor. Text-based primary care is meeting people where they are, on their mobile devices. We want to be ridiculously affordable because we want people to actually use it. We want people to not have to make a financial tradeoff to take care of themselves."
The benefits of text-based consultation platforms become even more apparent when viewed in contrast to the alternatives, continues O'Brien. "If we can help answer a patient's question quickly, they are less likely to search the web to self-diagnose, because who knows what healthcare advice they're going to get online! Also, we do a post-visit survey and one of the questions we ask is, 'If you had not had access to our platform what would you have done?' One of the responses is 'I would have done nothing.' We're diving into that deeper and deeper each month, trying to better understand why they would have done nothing. What we are finding is that if we can catch things early, or keep people healthier earlier, we know that down the road this is going to help not only the person individually but also the overall system."
Schneider agrees with this last point emphatically. "For most people, healthcare is not something you plan for. How many times do you plan to get sick this month? Health can pivot from being something you take for granted to suddenly being the most important and most urgent thing in your world. In these stressful times, part of our job is to stop people from doing nothing or asking 'Dr. Google' for healthcare advice; the scope for misinformation is a real danger. We make it as easy as possible for people to connect with trained and vetted human doctors to offer qualified consultations. Our platform not only helps to onboard people immediately so that they can get the right information at the right time, but it also helps the healthcare industry to manage its most valuable resource, the consultation time of trained physicians."
To follow today's announcement by Abi Global Heath on free access to their micro-consultation platform during the coronavirus crisis, please visit their LinkedIn page at linkedin.com/company/abi-global-health.
Disclosure: the author was an employee of OpenMarket between 2011 and 2019, and has worked alongside Abi Global Health and Zipwhip at various events.


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How to get to the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy
Entrance to the Ogden Centre.
(the CEA is on the first floor)
Entrance to the
Physics Department
Once at the Science Site:The main entrance to the Science Site is on Stockton Road (B). If you are coming by car, a visitors parking permit must be arranged in advance - please liaise with your contact in the department to arrange this. Note that there is no vehicular access from this side of the Science Site to Physics - you will need to park in the Engineering car park (near (9)), or near Biological Sciences (11), and walk. If coming from town by foot you will probably meet the library (1) first, in which case just walk straight up past Geography (2). The Ogden Centre West (3a) is a separate building to the west of the main Physics building (3). The main entrance is on the north east corner. The CEA is on the middle (first) floor, and can be reached by lift or stairs.
Map Legend:
1) Main Library
2) Geography
3) Physics/Ogden Centre East
3a) Ogden Centre West
9) Engineering | Computer Science
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How many times have you said to yourself or someone that you care about "for Pete's sake stop talking about it and just do it?" This simple statement is often a complex problem in many lives.
Do you really want to know what is holding you back from doing the things you want to do with your life? If so, do a bold and courageous inventory of your life, your assets and your shortcomings. Give your friends a piece of paper with the questions written on it and ask them to be totally honest without fear of reprisal.
If you can't answer these questions easily it is time for reflection and perhaps counseling.
Do not read any farther until you have answered these questions and asked at least two friends for their answers.
Can't say yes, can't say no
I think I will, I think I won't
I think I can, I don't.
I think I'm smart, I think I'm dumb
I worry success will never come
And if it does what will I do
I'm familiar with this old stew.
Many people find themselves in the dilemma of indecision. They do not know what it is they really want. Do I want to change jobs, or do I want to stay put? Do I want to get a divorce or am I better off where I am? Should I move or should I fix up the place I am in? Should I help out a friend one more time or should I tell him/her I am finished helping them? Should I talk to my husband (wife, children, parent, boss) or should I wait and see if they notice how upset I am maybe he/she will bring it up? Should I go on a diet? Should I go on a trip alone when I can find no one to go with me? Should I go to college? Should I get married? Should I go into business for myself or work for someone?
Indecision is based on fear. Fear is a debilitating condition that ruins more lives than natural disaster. Fear produces anxiety. Anxiety creates debilitating worry and concern. People in the throes of anxiety feel powerless and go to great length to avoid whatever produces the anxiety including wearing a facade of boldness that often hides even from themselves the level of their fear and anxiousness. Sensitivity and fear of rejection get in the way of greatness.
People who find themselves powerless to make a decision and follow through are people who have at one point in their lives, most likely childhood, been punished for thinking for themselves. A strong need for approval causes procrastination and fear of disapproval can paralyze children. Controlling parents wanting perfect children often rob a child of his/her ability to make decisions. Perhaps using ridicule, shame tactics, or raised eyebrows and the silent treatment when the child makes choices that do not agree with the adults around him/her.
Children who have been abused or neglected live with a fear that follows them to adulthood. Sometimes the fear is because a parent has invested so much in the child, praised them so highly and demanded such loyalty that the child feels helpless without the constant input. The fear often remains hidden even from those who have it and is expressed in various ways, indecision being one of them. Fear makes victims of people. Victims live with dread, apprehension and constant misgivings. Victims see everyone as an adversary who is only waiting to take advantage of them. This when taken to its greatest extent results in paranoia which can result in feelings of persecution and a constant need to defend oneself.
If your childhood held a lot of exploitation, threats, neglect, or abuse then it is time to deal with all of those old feelings that are holding you back and keeping your life from being all that you want it to be. It is time to take the time to deal with the pain of the past so you can let it go and move on.
For more information read the next blog, "Just Do It (Overcoming Fear) - Part 3..."
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The Backstory on CancerRoadTrip
CancerRoadTrip started when I sold my house to travel. Since then, I've been through 3 continents, 8 countries and numerous states, numerous times. I've also been through 3 rounds of chemo, radiation and surgery. And so much more!
For me, travel heals. As the miles unfolded, it occurred to me: "If I could have a CancerRoadTrip to heal, why can't others?"
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WASHINGTON — Attorneys for Andrew Miller, a former aide of ex-Trump adviser Roger Stone, said that Miller has been held in contempt of court for refusing to appear in front of the grand jury hearing testimony in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, his lawyers said Friday.
Miller had earlier fought to quash a subpoena from the special counsel's office but was ordered to appear Friday morning. He did not, said his lawyer Paul Kamenar outside U.S. District Court in Washington, and was "held in contempt, which we asked him to be in order for us to appeal the judge's decision to the court of appeals."
His lawyers are challenging the legitimacy of the special counsel and how he was appointed. The U.S. District Court rejected the argument, and his lawyers are appealing.
"Mr. Miller intends to appeal the Court's July 31 decision regarding the appointment of Mr. Mueller," Alicia Dearn, one of Miller's attorneys, told NBC News. "That is the current posture of the case."
Dearn declined to comment on what duties Miller performed for Stone during 2016. "We cannot respond to these questions due to secrecy rules related to grand jury proceedings," said Dearn.
Another Stone associate, Kristin Davis, is set to testify before the grand jury Friday afternoon.
"[I'm] feeling good," said Davis Thursday. "Not worried at all. Ready for it to be over and moving on with my life."
Davis, known as the Manhattan Madam for providing prostitutes to New York's elite, was in prison on an unrelated charge until May 2016, and said she would not know much about the Trump campaign.
"I didn't work for Roger in 2016," Davis told NBC News Thursday. "I still don't know the scope of what they're going to ask me."
Davis said that Miller was in charge of maintaining Stone's schedule during the presidential campaign. She said she took over that task in August 2017. Davis, 41, has done web design and office tasks for Stone's political consultancy.
Davis told NBC News in July that someone in Mueller's office called her attorney to ask her to speak to investigators. A member of Mueller's team interviewed her last week, said a person with knowledge of the matter.
Davis's lawyer, Miller and a spokesman for Mueller's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
In a statement to NBC News, Stone said: "Kristin Davis has been a friend and has worked on and off for me. She is a brilliant business woman who paid her debt to society and has remade her life. She is a single parent of a 2-year-old son who is my godson, Carter Stone Davis, who my wife and I love very much."
"She is most certainly not involved in any illegal activity today and is not seeking a media circus surrounding her testimony while she tries to raise a child and launch a cosmetology business in New York. Kristin Davis was not working for me in either 2015 or 2016 — during the preparation and conduct of Donald Trump's campaign."
Davis was arrested in 2013 after allegedly selling drugs to an FBI cooperating witness. She pleaded guilty to a charge of selling prescription drugs. Sentenced to two years in prison, she was released in May 2016.


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First of all, we of Italian Vendetta wish all of you a happy 2011! The year wherein we can all play the newest edition of Italian Vendetta. So 2011 will already be a blast!
Ok let's go back to business, we finished in the past most magical time of the year the function steal a car. Forget everything you know about the cars in the last version, in the new Italian Vendetta you can steal more cars than ever (100+) whereby each car got his own feeling and every car is different. As you can see in the picture on the right we have a bunch of specifications for each car, which influence your success in group crimes and of course car races. No random outcome like it's usual in other games, we let the facts and numbers speak (for the game adepts: like Gran Turismo 5 ).
Another new thing is that you can only steal cars in specific regions and with specific ranks. So you will really have the feeling to be in another country when you travel (so not just a city change in your status field, but a real change in gameplay) and steal better and fancier cars when you are more experienced to keep the game interesting, also for players with high ranks.
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"He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and
to walk humbly with your God."
-Micah 6:8
You probably heard the story of the parishioner who received recognition for being the humblest man in the church. As an award, the congregation gave him a pin to wear. The following Sunday, the parishioner wore his new pin, and the congregation took it away from him for being too proud. Sometimes humility is like this: As soon as we think we are humble, we are not.
Humility can conjure up depressing images of self-abasement and groveling, however, this is not the true meaning of humility. Perhaps we can best understand humility by attempting to see ourselves through God's eyes rather than our own.
Preacher Charles Spurgeon defined humility as making "a right estimate of one's self." Another noted speaker stated, "Humility is not denying the power or gifting you have, but admitting that the gifting is from God and the power comes through you and not from you." After World War II, Winston Churchill embodied humility when he said, "I was not the lion, but it fell to me to give the lion's roar."
To truly repent from, or "put off", pride requires that we embrace, or "put on", humility. James 4:10 says, "Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord and He will exalt you." I have compiled a list of 12 suggestions that I have gleaned from others regarding how to humble yourself. Since humility is a godly trait, you will find that they are all parallel to the most basic tenets of the Christian faith.
1. Routinely confess your sin to God (Luke 18:9-14)
All of us sin and fall short of the glory of God. Still, too few of us routinely practice rigorous self-honesty and self-examination. A regular inventory of our heart and behavior, coupled with confession to God, is an essential practice of humility.
2. Acknowledge your sin to others (James 3:2; 5:16)
Humility before God is incomplete without humility before man as well. A true test of our willingness to humble ourselves is whether we share our weaknesses with others. However, wisdom dictates that we do so with those we esteem as trustworthy.
3. Receive wrongs patiently (I Peter 3:8-17)
This has been a difficult one for me. When I am aware of an injustice, I want to react and rectify it. However, patiently responding to others' unjust accusations and actions demonstrates strength of godly character and provides an opportunity to put on humility.
4. Actively submit to authority-both good and bad (I Peter 2:18)
Our culture devalues submission and promotes entitlement and individualism. How actively do you submit to the authorities that God has placed in your life? When you make it a point to do so, you humble yourself in a godly manner.
5. Receive correction and feedback from others graciously (Proverbs 10: 17; 12:1)
A Phoenix-area pastor was noted for how well he received negative feedback or correction. Rather than being defensive, he would simply say, "Thank you for caring enough to share that with me. I will pray about it and get back to you." There is usually a kernel of truth in any criticism, even if the source is dubious. Pray that God will reveal His lesson for you instead of reacting negatively.
6. Accept a lowly place (Proverbs 25:6-7)
Wanting to sit at the head table, wanting others to recognize your contribution or becoming offended when others are honored or chosen before you indicates the presence of pride in your life. Actively support the recognition of others who have been spotlighted rather than you. Accept and look for the lowly place; it is the place of humility.
7. Proactively associate with people of lower state than you (Luke 7:36-39)
The Pharisees derided Jesus for socializing with the poor and unwanted members of society. Our culture is very status conscious, and people naturally want to socialize upward. Resist the temptation to be partial toward those with status or wealth.
8. Choose to serve others (Philippians 1:1, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Matthew 23:11)
When we serve others, we also serve God's purposes in their lives. Such service builds the Kingdom of God instead of the kingdom of self. When our service requires little or no sacrifice on our part, we should question whether it is truly servant hood.
9. Be quick to forgive (Matthew 18: 21-35)
Forgiveness is one of the greatest acts of humility. When we forgive, we acknowledge that a wrong has been done to us and relinquish our right to compensation or retaliation. Forgiveness is self-denial; it is resisting the temptation to exact justice on our own terms.
10. Cultivate a grateful heart (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
The more we develop an attitude of gratitude for God's gifts of salvation and eternal life, the truer our perspective of self and others becomes. Humility has everything to do with a proper perspective of self. A grateful heart is a humble heart.
11. Speak well of others (Ephesians 4:31-32)
Saying negative things about others rearranges our mental "ladder," moving others down a rung, while moving ourselves upward. It is simply another manifestation of pride. Speaking well of others edifies them. Just be careful that your words are not intended as flattery.
12. Treat pride as a condition that can only be cured by embracing the cross (Luke 9:23)
Pride is not a problem that is easily fixed and goes away. It is a condition. It is our nature to be proud, and it is God's nature in us that brings forth humility. The foundation of true humility is laid on a commitment to a lifestyle of dying to self daily and living through Christ.
Do you struggle to "put on" humility? How does humility factor into your own leadership style?
Al Ells is an ordained minister and founder-director of Leaders that Last Ministries™. He is also a founder of HGC, coach to Greg Wiens, and a member of our board. Check out more of Al's teaching at www.leadersthatlast.org.


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What do I seek?: I have a few project ideas in the back of
my mind but I mainly seek to engage with the world through a fruitful
exchange of ideas. I would like to see these ideas subjected to
vigorous peer review. To get the assistance of outside perspectives
to help separate the wheat from the chaff. To see other people take
up the core ideas and adapt them for their own purposes. To find some
collaborators in developing the next software implementation. But
mainly, just to see that the ideas do not simply remain as isolated
ideas in my head or unread files on my computer. I believe I have
stumbled upon these ideas for a reason. There is great potential in
these ideas and I do not wish to see that potential go to waste.
There is a paradigm shift happening and these ideas are a part of
that paradigm shift.
All that I write I know not why,
it is the babbling of my mind,
as my soul plunges deeper,
into the ecstasy of union with life.
Forgive me what I say,
it means nothing at all,
these are but words,
mere ripples spreading outward,
from an unseen pebble cast into my life.
Look to the centre of these ripples,
where all these words point,
there in that space of emptiness,
that is the source of all these words.
Why do I write this stuff???
It is simply an outpouring...
through my very own realisations,
through the very work itself,
I know that I'm not doing this.
And neither is anyone else.
It simply happens.
I belong to no religion or scientific dogma
I seek only universal Truth,
however it may be grasped,
however one may try to comprehend it,
it is everywhere at all times and cannot be denied without consequences.
For the sake of life, love and beauty I wish to share what meagre Truths I have,
in the hope that as we share the Light, each of us may shine a little brighter,
and together we may grow in harmony and peace.
All these words.
Someone is talking to someone, but who?
Is my Self talking to my mind and I'm talking to you?
Is the Cosmos talking to me and also talking to you through me?
These words flow with a life of their own,
they rise up from within, from God knows where,
they come in bursts and outpourings,
especially after I have been still for some time.
But what do they mean?
Words such as Cosmos, me, you, Self, mind.
In each moment of awareness,
from whence do these ideas arise?
There dwells amid these words a vision.
It is a synchronistic convergence of thought forms.
For me, it clears the fog from Life,
or the dust from the lens of the Seer.
Through this I have been blessed,
to drink from the cup,
of the healing power of Sacred Wisdom.
In my past there lie thousands of days,
lost in contemplation, thoughts and words.
In my notes there lie thousands of pages of thoughts, symbols and words,
trying to grasp that which cannot be grasped,
trying, as best as I may, to speak of that which lives only in silence.
Having glimpsed the sacred mystery,
I realise that it is the stillness itself that speaks the most profoundly,
Thus in silence I honour that which cannot be spoken,
and with symbols I point toward the Mystery.
Through these words God speaks to me,
urging me to be still and listen with the heart.
It is working its soothing magic and
instead of just channelling this wise advice,
I can really start to apply it, thereby opening up to the Bliss.
At times throughout my day, thoughts arise and seek expression,
so I channel them through words, concepts and theories,
and then return to my meditation.
These expressions keep me bound in the empirical world,
hovering just near the surface I only dip into the Bliss,
but an ocean awaits, an unlimited expanse of wonder.
It is my love of others who are lost and confused in the empirical
it is this that draws these words out of me,
seeking to leave some trail, some hint of the wonders that are here to be found.
To describe my involvement in the work I will relate an analogy; in any endeavour such as this there are two principle roles, the sage and the hero. The sage dwells separate from the crowd and communes directly with the universe, the hero dwells amidst the marketplace and communes with the people. The sage descends from the mountain and inspires the hero who then inspires the people. I bring wisdom down from the mountain but I am not the one to give it out in the marketplace. I bring a gift for the people but in order to receive it some of them must recognise and receive and distribute the gift. This process requires a trusted few; heroes who comprehend the power of the gift, who strike a resonance in their minds and hearts and who can convey this magic to others. It requires sages too, who wish to open a new portal of communion with the universe and meditate upon it from a new yet timeless perspective. I do not wish to linger in the metaphorical marketplace, any who wish may return with me and others may stay behind to spread the word amongst the people. Regardless of separation we are bound by a common vision and we are a part of the same phenomenon.
The hero believes in the world illusion,
dwells in the empirical world and acts therein,
for the benefit of the whole.
The sage sees through the world illusion,
dwells in the transcendent world and acts therein,
for the benefit of the whole.


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Introduction: Wild Animal Print Notebooks
This wild take on the homemade notebook project was inspired by Ann Lee's Tumblr Notebook project. You can see below the link to where I found the inspiration.
Step 1: Materials
What you need to make your own homemade notebooks are...
- at least 2 packets of filler paper
- animal printed cardstock
- X-acto knife or scissors
- PH Neutral adhesive or Mod Podge
- a heavy book
- sponge brush
- binder clips
- black craft paper
- colorful labels
Step 2: Bind the Paper
First, place the binder clips on the top and bottom of your filler paper, not the sides where you'll be binding with glue. Then, use your sponge brush to brush PH-Adhesive or PVA glue on the side to bind.
Step 3: Make the Covers
While the glue is drying, measure and cut two pieces of cardstock so that they're the same size as your filler paper. These will be the covers.
Step 4: Make the Binding
Now, grab a piece of black paper and cut a strip that is 1.5" wide and the length of your paper. My paper is 10.5". Then, place a layer of PH-glue on the binding, and wrap it along the side of your paper, securing with binder clips to keep in place. Let dry before removing the clips.
Step 5: Write On!
Now, you're ready to write in! These homemade notebooks make great gifts and great to use for back to school!
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The first time I met 123cheese photobooth at Sunway Pyramid when attending the Planes movie with son.
Second time I met them at the Halls of Horror Movies in Chill X, TGV 1 Utama.
If you like to read about the latest Kinohmitsu products, do click on the link for detail.
Find out who is the Mamasan of the Butterfly Project. :D


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Dermatologists achieve cure rates as high as 98% when treating nonaggressive NMSC using SRT for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in select patient populations. SRT is relatively simple to administer, with little impact to underlying healthy tissue. It can be used on any skin surface area and causes minimal scarring. It poses fewer risks than surgery, which is particularly relevant for patients who are elderly or at high risk with significant comorbidities.
Modern SRT devices offer the advantage of relative simplicity, utilizing low energy photon x-rays operating at variable peak voltages of 50 -100 kilovoltage peaks (kVp). The dose delivery is planned and calibrated. The unit automatically stops when the appropriate cumulative amount of radiation is delivered. The SRT is easily administered to target the lesion. The radiation provided is indirect and penetrates to a depth of approximately 5 mm and does not impact the underlying healthy tissue.
It is important to differentiate between SRT used by dermatologists and procedures performed by radiation oncologists (e.g., electron beam, brachytherapy, and electronic brachytherapy) [2,3].
2019 Consensus Guidelines Note the Following:
Presenter disclosures: The presenter has reported relationships with the following companies: Allergan, Inc.; Almirall; Aquavit Pharmaceuticals; Cutera, Inc.; Foamix; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Novan; Sebcaia, Inc.; Sensus Healthcare; Sienna Biopharmaceuticals; Stratapharma; Syneron, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Bennett, MPH
Reviewed by: Marina Lambertini, MD


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When last year's New Jersey's Best Towns for Families list came out, we were inundated by flabbergasted, outraged Hoboken parents upset that their family-friendly hometown appeared at the very bottom of the list. How could Hoboken possibly rank lower than cities with safety issues like Camden or Newark, you asked? Especially when the one-square-mile town is jam-packed with a stroller brigade that rivals Manhattan's Upper West Side?
Here's how: Our New Jersey's Best Towns for Families list is based on the quality of important basic amenities—things like good schools, a low crime rate and a decent cost of living. Although amazing in many other ways, Hoboken does not fare well when evaluated through that lens: Average home prices are pretty steep, the crime rate is high (it's a city, after all) and unfortunately, the public school ratings are dismal.
Combine all of those things, and you understand why Hoboken ended up at the very bottom of our list… again.
But these realities don't mean you should necessarily cross Hoboken off your list, especially if you can afford to make up for some of the city's shortcomings yourself.
Mom-of-two Colleen Zehnder was looking for a home with an urban feel when they moved to Hoboken more than a year ago from Arlington, VA. (They needed a spot in NJ that would work for her husband's Newark-based job.) And she hasn't once regretted her decision—citing great play areas, a loving community filled with supportive parents and a slew of activities and preschools to keep her toddlers busy. It feels like a much smaller town than it is, says Zehnder. "I've been here just over a year and I feel like I know so many people," she says. "Our building has a courtyard where they have kids' events every week in the summer. It's like that all over the city."
Hoboken's walkability is also a big plus, something you don't get in many of the further-out 'burbs: "I go to the grocery store literally across the street," she says. "My stroller is my car. I can walk to playgrounds and music classes with my kids. Everything is within stroller distance." Hoboken is also ideal for parents who work in the city and don't want a long commute (it's 14 minutes on the PATH into 33rd Street in Manhattan, or 10 minutes on the PATH to the World Trade Center stop) and for stay-at-home-parents who want to get out during the day without fighting for a parking spot.
While the quality of public schools is certainly on her mind, Zehnder is encouraged by the fact that Hoboken is now offering full-day preschool for ages three and up. And the perks of living so close to NYC outweigh the negatives, so she sees herself staying put for the foreseeable future. "I've run into so many people who say, 'We were supposed to move five years ago and we're still here.' It's a hard place to leave."
More of New Jersey's Best Towns for Families 2016
2016 Winner: New Jersey's Best Towns for Families
The Full 2016 List: New Jersey's Best Towns for Families
Best NYC Commuter Towns for Families in NJ
Most Diverse Towns for Families in NJ
Most Affordable Towns for Families in NJ
Safest Towns for Families in NJ
Towns With the Best School Districts in NJ
Best Somerset County Town: Montgomery Twp
Best Morris County Town: Boonton
Best Union County Town: New Providence
Best Essex County Town: Essex Fells
Best Large Towns in NJ
Best Mid-Size Towns in NJ
Best Small Towns in NJ
Methodology for New Jersey's Best Towns for Families
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Foster Swift Workers' Compensation Update
January 3, 2020
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued a decision which addresses the rights of employers/insurance companies to obtain reimbursement for overpayments made to an injured worker. Iesha Fisher v Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital and State of Michigan.
The undisputed facts of the case are as follows. Plaintiff Fisher sustained a workplace injury and was voluntarily paid benefits. The employer initiated a recoupment action, alleging that it voluntarily paid Ms. Fisher three months of benefits at an improperly high rate.
The workers' compensation magistrate denied the employer's recoupment motion, holding that the employer could not recoup the overpayment without proving that the overpayment resulted from the employee's fraudulent act. The magistrate found that the employer failed to meet its burden and denied the recoupment.
The employer appealed the ruling to the Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission. The Commission ultimately affirmed the magistrate's decision, holding that the employee's fraud must be shown before an employer can be granted the right to recoupment.
The employer/insurer filed an Application for Leave to Appeal seeking review by the Michigan Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals granted leave and issued its opinion on September 10, 2019. The Court of Appeals held that the Appellate Commission lacked any legal authority to adopt its "employee fraud" requirement and reversed the Commission's decision. In doing so, the Court of Appeals noted that it is the Legislature that is entitled to create the law, not the Appellate Commission. The Court of Appeals observed that the Michigan Worker's Disability Compensation Act (the "Act"), specifically MCL 418.833, clearly provides that an employer/insurer has the right to recoupment for overpayment without any consideration of the conduct of the employee. MCL 418.833(2) simply limits the employer's/insurer's retroactive recovery to the one-year period preceding the filing of the recoupment petition. This section is devoid of any "fraud" requirement.
This decision does seem to be somewhat at odds with the earlier Commission decisions, such as Whirley v JC Penny Co Inc, 1997 ACO 247. For instance, in Whirley, the Commission previously held that benefits voluntarily paid should remain undisturbed "in the absence of any fraudulent behavior" by the employee. See also Fourcha v Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp, 1999 ACO 124.


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JAPA (Online) (2010) Volume 38 pg 1-12Sample Preparation and DNA Extraction for the Detection of Allergenic Nut MaterialsHernan Valdivia and Malcolm Burns
JAPA (Online) (2010) Volume 38 pg 13-23The Effect of Superchilling and Rapid Freezing on the HADH Assay for Chicken and TurkeyPaul Lawrance, Mark Woolfe, Chrissie Tsampazi
JAPA (Online) (2011) Volume 39 pg 01-12Intense Sweeteners and Preservatives: Contemporary Regulation and Historical Baseline Data of the Nature and Amounts in Soft Drinks on open sale in Northern IrelandM J Walker, J Mairs and D Thorburn Burns
JAPA (Online) (2011) Volume 39 pg 13-37Collaborative Trial of a Method for the Determination of Sucralose in FoodsKirstin Gray, Brian Stuart, Steve Ellison, Selvarani Elahi, Pete Colwell, Roger Wood and Andrew P. Damant
JAPA (Online) (2011) Volume 39 pg 39-43Robert Rattray Tatlock (1837-1934) Public Analyst for GlasgowD Thorburn Burns
JAPA (Online) (2011) Volume 39 pg 44-78Nitrogen Factors for Atlantic Salmon, Salmo salar, farmed in Scotland and in Norway and for the derived ingredient, "Salmon Frame Mince", in Fish Products.Peter Colwell, Stephen L. R. Ellison, Michael J. Walker, Selvarani Elahi, Duncan Thorburn Burns and Kirstin Gray
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San Angelo, Texas
San Angelo grew around the frontier site of Fort Concho, established in 1867 at the junction of the north and middle branches of the Concho River. San Angelo became an early ranching center for cattle and sheep, and today, the nation's largest primary wool and mohair market and major livestock auction center, as well as, the regional hub of cotton, grain and pecan production.
A variety of industries, medical and retirement facilities and Goodfellow Air Force Base lend diversity. Cultural resouces are supported by the symphony orchestra, ballet, the Cactus Jazz Series at the Cactus Hotel, and the Cactus Jazz and Blues Festival at the River Stage, and the state's oldest civic theater. San Angelo is the home of Angelo State University.
Birding in and around the Concho Valley is great. More than 332 species of birds have been confirmed in the area.
Also, check out the old Cactus Hotel that was built in 1929, among the first Hilton Hotels. It houses a children's museum, as well as a restaurant and coffee shop. The Crystal Ballroom is worth a peek.
Other spots of interest include the International Water Lily Collection, located in Civic League Park, the Old Chicken Farm Art Center, and the River Walk features beautiful gardens, 14 water displays, playground, walking/jogging trail, and a nine-hole golf course - all in downtown San Angelo.


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What is Ubiquitous Computing? ubiquitous computing refers to the ubiquity of computer-based information processing (EDP) using any device. Ubiquitous computing is a concept. The term Ubiquitous Computing was first used in 1988 by Mark Weiser in his essay The Computer for the 21st Century. His vision was to make computer disappear as individual units and will be replaced by 'intelligent objects'. Instead of, as hitherto, computer and Internet are the subject of human attention itself, to the upcoming so-called Internet of Things to support the same usage view – people in their activities will use computing power imperceptibly, without distracting him/her or even been noticed.
Basics of Ubiquitous Computing
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has seen its significant contributions to the discipline, among which is the consortium – Things That Think, the Media Lab and the lead CSAIL materialized in the Oxygen project.
In an article in 2004 , American author Adam Greenfield coined the term witty everyware for technologies that incorporate ubiquitous computing, ambient intelligence and tangible media.
Mark Weiser proposed three basic models that can be considered to develop ubiquitous systems:
- Tabs: devices few inches, which can be carried by a user
- Pads: devices the size of a hand
- Boards: devices that can measure in meters
These categories proposed by Weiser are generally characterized by large, have a flat or incorporate some kind of visual output. If these considerations are relaxed (allowing to accept, for example, devices to nanometer size) can extend this range to a much larger number of devices, also to a number of potentially more useful devices. Therefore, with time there are three types of classifications:
- Dust (powder): miniaturized devices that may not have some kind of visual output (e.g. MEMS Micro-electromechanical systems), whose size can range from nanometers to micrometers or millimeters.
- Skin : can be made to emit light capabilities and various materials, such as conductive polymers, some organic devices, etc. They are often as clothing, curtains or various decor elements.
- Clay : MEMS sets can be combined to create three-dimensional shapes
Research Areas in Ubiquitous Computing
Ubiquitous Computing represents a major scientific / technical challenge, a great niche of opportunities and is an attractive area for the business sector. Its adoption as one of the strategic lines of development of the country, will be reflected in social, scientific impact, technological impact and finally an economic impact. The research and development areas identified as high priority within the ubiquitous computing without being exhaustive, are presented below:
- Next-generation networks
- Internet 2 as a support for ubiquitous computing
- Sensor Networks
- Ad-hoc Networks
- Interconnected heterogeneous devices
- Computer Security
- Distributed Systems
- Redesign solutions which are applicable to mobile computing and / or ubiquitous.
- Multimedia Support
- Scalability
- Fault Tolerance
- Mobile Computing
- Peer-to-Peer Systems
- Location and positioning services
- Base Services (eg Positioning GSM / GPRS)
- Development of ubiquitous systems (applications)
- e-Medicine
- Monitoring and remote medical signal processing
- Context-aware systems
- Mobile Tele-Diagnosis
Criticism of Ubiquitous Computing
Ubiquitous Computing poses problems in the Privacy Policy. Monitoring combined with techniques such as RFID poses the risk of personal data theft. Energy consumption, resource consumption and waste are also the causes for criticism. It is difficult to estimate what amount of energy required for the additional technology in the production and operation, how many resources are tied there and what happens to the died devices.
Another issue are the health consequences – the direct effects of electromagnetic fields on the body due and the materials used. Indirect effects can be also thought about when the medical devices are disturbed.


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Fourteen Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected as Chambers USA Leaders in Their Field
Fourteen Preti Flaherty attorneys and six practice groups have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business, the highly regarded directory of leading attorneys and law firms.
The recognition is significant as it is a result of independent research and interviews with clients and peers to impartially gauge performance and rank top attorneys and firms throughout the United States.
Attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2022 guide include:
Energy & Natural Resources
- Anthony W. Buxton, Portland
- Joseph G. Donahue, Gardiner
- Todd J. Griset, Brunswick
- Sharon G. Newman, South Portland
- Jeffrey D. Talbert, Falmouth
- David B. Van Slyke, Yarmouth
Labor & Employment
- Michael G. Messerschmidt, Cape Elizabeth
Litigation: General Commercial
- Timothy J. Bryant, Falmouth
- Gregory P. Hansel, Cape Elizabeth
- William C. Saturley, Concord, NH
- Sigmund D. Schutz, Falmouth
Litigation: Medical Malpractice & Insurance Defense
- Elizabeth Campbell, Scarborough
Real Estate, New Hampshire
- Simon C. Leeming, Canterbury, NH
Construction, Massachusetts
- Kenneth Rubinstein, Hopkinton, NH
Each attorney was assessed on qualities including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by his or her clients. Chambers USA researchers based the rankings on tens of thousands of in-depth interviews with leading attorneys, in-house counsel, and client leadership.
Preti Flaherty practice areas ranked in the directory include:
- Corporate/M&A, Maine, Band 2
- Energy & Natural Resources, Maine, Band 1
- Environment, Maine, Band 2
- Labor & Employment, Maine, Band 2
- Litigation: General Commercial
- Maine, Band 3
- New Hampshire, Band 4
- Litigation: Medical Malpractice & Insurance Defense, Band 2


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Alphabet beanbags
I got the idea here, but changed a couple things like the size and my own stencils. They were fun and easy to make...my favorite kind of project.
And you know a project was a good one when even your scraps are pretty. How much of a freak am I that I stood and looked at these debating whether or not I should throw them out?


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Humorist Will Rogers in a live radio broadcast taped in the early 1930s. Rogers began as a comedian with the Ziegfield Follies in 1915, in an act where he swung a lasso and commented on society and politics. He also wrote books with titles such as "The Cowboy Philosopher on Prohibition" and "The Illiterate Digest." Rogers was enthusiastic about the future of aviation, and was killed in an airplane crash with pilot Wiley Post in 1935. Rogers was born in Oklahoma and his folksy Western style and common-sense wisdom made him a tremendously popular figure with the public at large--sort of a benevolent Rush Limbaugh (but with brains).
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In this broadcast, Rogers offers his opinions on his two favorite subjects at the time: politics and economics.
Part 3
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In this monologue, Rogers discusses the great dust bowl that displaced thousands of midwestern farmers. He comments on the damage done by settlers and gives his foresighted views on the need to preserve the environment for future generations.


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A little bit of Windows Phone, a little bit of RIM, a little bit of carrier news, and a whole lot of personality. That's right, it's the meeting of the mobile minds that never fails to satisfy — The Verge Mobile Show — Hangout style! On this week's episode, Dan, Chris, and Vlad review the latest from HTC and Nokia, T-Mobile's new aggressive gameplan, and latest updates to the mobile photo apps that Chris loves to hate. This episode also features a number of masterful segues from everybody's favorite Vlad Savov and our hosts predictions for CES — well, kind of.
- 00:04:50 - HTC Windows Phone 8S review
- 00:15:05 - Nokia Lumia 620 unveiled, 'most affordable' WP8 device at $249 (update: hands-on)
- 00:19:00 - T-Mobile finally gets aggressive: 'You love your iPhone, but you hate AT&T'
- 00:29:55 - Sprint said to be in 'active negotiations' to buy out Clearwire
- 00:34:30 - Major US carriers to launch nationwide 911 texting service by 2014
- 00:39:10 - HTC One X+ review (AT&T LTE)
- 00:50:10 - RIM posts first teaser shot of new BlackBerry 10 phone as launch approaches
- 00:51:45 - BlackBerry Messenger 7 exits beta, BBM Voice Wi-Fi calling now available to all
- 01:03:15 - Snapseed for Android available now, iOS version drops from $4.99 to free
- 01:04:20 - Twitter takes on Instagram with built-in image filters, now available for Android and iOS (update)
- 01:05:20 - Twitter adds filters, but misses the point


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Good morning, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. It's now less than two weeks until Mother's Day so I thought today I would share some ideas for beautiful gifts.
Gorgeous Jewels
Pitter Patter Classic Necklace from Chambers & Beau
Eternity Family Necklace from Poppy Sparkles
Pearl Cluster Ring from Bish Bosh Becca
Gemstone Spinning Ring from Charlotte's Web
Stylish Accessories
Liberty Print Dhalia Brooch from Duke & The Duchess
Spring Bouquet Cross Body Bag from Cath Kidston
British Birds Phone Case from Cath Kidston
Personalised Meadow Glasses Case from Snapdragon
iPad Case from Poppy Treffry
Tea & Cake
Tea for Two Biscuit Tin from Biscuiteers
Personalised Tea Cosy from Milly & Pip
Rose Cupcakes from Cakeadoodle
Super Mum Card & Mug from Dots & Spots
Just because…..
Mother's Day Token Set from Daisyley
Heart Chocolate Bonbonniere from Madame Oiseau Fine Chocolates
Book Journal from The Handpicked Collection
I hope todays post has helped to inspire you for Mother's Day gifts this year or maybe you will be forwarding the link to this post to your husband or partner as a subtle hint!
Enjoy the start of the week,


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Course Code APR0162
This course is designed for learners who are using Microsoft Outlook and want to develop their skills further. This direct delivery course is interactive, packed with exercises and provides a good foundation on which to continue learning and using Microsoft Outlook. This course is for you if you want to develop your skills and knowledge in using the Microsoft Outlook 2007 including managing and organising e-mails, scheduling meetings with colleagues, managing contact information, and creating task requests for others to perform. Upon completion of this course you will develop your skills and knowledge in the following:
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The 3rd and latest tank set to be released this coming September 19, 2019.
Though a veteran in the Manga making world, Akira Hiramoto-sensei only became a household name when his original Manga, Kangoku Gakuen (Prison School) debuted as an Anime in 2015 bringing the much-needed attention onto his work. Though very popular, there are still many who cannot seem to comfortably enjoy the series due to the heavy presence of Ecchi (or in English, erotic or lewd) moments causing several viewers to shun the series entirely. But this factor alone did not dampen the series overall's popularity. Instead, it catapulted Akira-sensei to the limelight. In the period of 2014 to 2015, the Manga sold around 4 million copies ranking the series in the Top 10 most sold Manga in Japan. All was looking well for Akira-sensei till December 2017 when the series was suddenly announced to have come to an end leaving fans baffling especially given the ending they received with many speculating that the series may have actually been axed by Kodansha. In fact Akira-sensei even went as far as to note in RaW Hero that he simply could not care what people think of the ending. I guess, Japanese and non-Japanese fans alike were not that happy, and it was pretty apparent to even Akira-sensei. Unbeknownst to many, Kodansha then green lit another series by the famous Mangaka. And in 2018 right after the end of Prison School, Akira-sensei embarked on a new series called RaW Hero. With 3 tanks (volumes) published so far, can RaW Hero continues Akira-sensei's success as a Mangaka?
Ore to Akuma no Blues is another great Manga from Akira-sensei featuring gorgeous works of art.
With his first work released in 1998 (please see Hiramoto Akira), Akira-sensei has released a few more series aside from Prison School, including a short story, Moshi-Moshi!! Kamado-san!? and a full-blown series, Ore to Akuma no Blues. Although the latter is on hiatus – perchance to pave way to his more recent and popular series. It is obvious at this point that, people enjoy Akira-sensei's work especially when it involves the Ecchi genre. Perhaps Kodansha sees Akira-sensei's potential in such genre and hence, decided to approve his next work which also – not a surprise – contains if it's not much, mayhap even more lewdness than Prison School. It is however should be noted that, there is an underlying context behind Akira-sensei's work than it being just simply about lewdness. If you are not comfortable with the notion of "Ecchi" or lewdness, you may want to avoid this review as the genre may not be the cup of tea of many. Though, I would recommend reading the review to find out whether or not if you should give the series a try.
The Manga features some pretty neat art and great attention to detail.
Speaking about Akira-sensei's Manga, one has got to appreciate his work of art. It is without a doubt that Akira is amongst the best artists working in Japan today with his art almost equivalent to the level portrayed by artist such as Yuusuke Murata, who drew for One-Punch Man and Eyeshield 21. There are a lot of details and intricate level of attention to the characters' design and background. The art is simply breath-taking. It is sufficient to say that, I will not be surprised that some may read or may buy any of his works just because of the art. And this has very much carried over into RaW Hero. The level of design and attention to detail in this series is very high. Every single panel is carefully drawn, and you can just see the amount of effort put into them. Despite the high level of art, the panels are often kept clean and dialog bubbles do not seem to interfere much of the space in each panels. Everything is neat and tidy. Upon further inspection onto the tanks (volumes) I personally have, the art looks even better. The same could be said when action scenes commence, whilst not many, you will be able to see that they are very consistent to other non-action panels. The transitions are smooth and it is easy to understand what is going on. As I have mentioned just now, if you are familiar with Akira-sensei's work – if you have read Prison School for instance – then you may find a lot of similarities in terms of its art. The art is bold and very outspoken synonymous with its theme – which is Ecchi. You will find a lot of panty shots and emphases on other body parts such as the chest area or even the hip area an aspect that Akira-sensei excels. If you have indeed read, seen all or even parts of Prison School this would all feel very familiar. The over-sexualization may come as a little off-putting to many, not to mention there are scenes that are borderline H-scenes in RaW Hero. But, it is one of Akira-sensei's strongest point. He is well-known for being able to draw not only facial expression of characters really well, but he is also able to express to a great extend female characters' figures and bring out their sexual attractiveness. And this may be the main reason I personally feel that many had chosen to stay away from Prison School – as they feel uncomfortable at times seeing certain characters whose angles are often drawn in a lewd manner, something that happens very often in his works. Such a thing persists even in RaW Hero. It is a double edged sword nevertheless, it is evident that this did not deter Prison School from selling well in Japan. Likewise, it was also not able to diminish its Anime's popularity. And I am of the opinion that Raw Hero would be just the same.
The main character Chiaki and his brother, Chinatsu.
The narrative is certainly this series weakest point. It feels all over the place with almost no sense of direction. You feel like Akira-sensei is leading you somewhere with the story, and suddenly the plot seems to be cut off abruptly. Although Akira-sensei is able to project panels from one to another effortlessly, he cannot seem to do so with the story. I can imagine that readers may be left perplex over what is happening. The story starts fairly simple introducing us to the main character Chiaki and gave us a glimpse at the beginning of another protagonist before completely revealing the character a couple of chapters later. From there you are being brought to tag along Chiaki on his quest in search for a job – something all Japanese do and very much displeased at doing – till one day where he thought that he could finally land on a job, he stumbled upon a pervert in a train. Things took a turn but not for the worst. From there, he was thrust into the world of justice vs evil. The backstory that you get is very faint as what the series lacks, is serious world building. But this is how the story goes, apparently, in RaW Hero, the government has been accused of keeping secret to the public of the emergence of people with superpowers. Those who use their powers for truth and justice ended up being called "HEROES" whilst those who use them for evil are called "FREAKS". Things however, are not what it seems. It feels like Akira-sensei is trying to show more than just a simple good vs evil highlighting the fact that, it does not mean that just because you are on the side of "good" your methods are not evil. The same can be said for those on the side of evil. Your methods may not be "evil" just because you are on that side. People unfortunately will judge you for whose side you are on. For instance, being on the side of the government would make you look good whilst being on the side of an organization deemed evil by a group of people – such as the government – will make someone look bad. There is some meaning to all these plots that Akira-sensei is trying to deliver. Nonetheless, it is very obscure even to me during my first read. It is also really interesting that if you take a closer look and take your time reading, you may find that some elements of the story may be a direct message from Akira-sensei himself. Especially with regards to the Manga industry, or it could even be about his own-self. So, it is more than just a typical Ecchi manga. It is more than that. It speaks about the society, those in power and how normal people struggle every single day to make their lives easier. Couple that with the humor (well.. it is a gag Manga) you get from the series, you find yourselves an in fact, an enjoyable read!
Some great eye expression works by Akira-sensei, you also see these kind of thing a lot in Prison School.
I have no qualms at all when it comes to the characters of the series. I try not to spoil much, but what I can say is that, they are all unique in their own way. They have their own unique expressions and quirks. Nobody but one has annoyed me so far. Yet, better than most characters that I have seen in other Anime(s) or Manga(s). The characters do have their own motivation that each deserves their own arc. And I do believe they will. My only concern here, is how they grow from now as a character. My experience with the characters with Prison School did not leave much of a good taste in my mouth. The characters were certainly interesting at first, after a hundred of chapters in though, you feel a little disconnected. I feel growth is important for characters in any stories. As a reader you would want to experience the characters' growth. It feels that as they grow, you grow too. Hence, why we enjoy series like Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on the Titan) or One Piece. We see them grow and become the characters they are today. Prison School did not make me feel that way thus, I ended up losing interest in the series. I hope we could see some improvements here in RaW Hero. The characters have motivation, their own goals. This seems like a good projection so far. Hopefully, Akira-sensei could give us the flesh out we need and at the same time develop their characters. If that is done, I am sure it will keep readers wanting for more.
Verdict: a 7.5/10. The oversexualization may turn off many people from reading the Manga, but the art style and Akira-sensei's amusing way of story telling should make this Manga whilst not a must read, certainly a Manga that should not be ignored. If you are not a fan of Ecchi though, it's best to stay away. Those who are casual readers or are okay with just anything, and are looking for something interesting to read, this is definitely one of the Manga(s) for you!
RaW Hero Manga (JPN) – Vol. 1; Vol. 2; Vol. 3
Please check out my other Manga review – I am a Hero
If you have read Prison School or RaW Hero, do share your thoughts with me in the comment section down below!
Edit: I decided to make this a part 1 review and will write another one once I have reached chapter 50 or so.
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The Inbounds: Kevin Durant says his time is now. It had better be.
In an interview with the Washington Post, Kevin Durant takes the subtle leap forward from "all humble all the time" in interviews to "No, really, I'm exceptional at basketball." Specifically, Durant says that he's done with people talking about how eventually he'll have the league in his grasp, that it's here, it's now. The future and present are one, and no matter what happened in June, it's Kevin Durant's world.
via Kevin Durant: 'My time is now' - The Washington Post.
It's true that Durant can be considered "there." This is the prime of his career, he's just now getting there, and he's got such a long way to go with it at just 23 years of age. But there's a subject that should probably be gently unearthed here. It's just the Thunder's third season in the playoffs. It's just their second of title contention. They've moved closer each year, taking significant steps forward.
But if they don't get it done this season, there's a very real possibility the window closes.
That concept sounds preposterous considering they were just a few good quarters away from stealing the Finals. The Thunder are going to have Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Serge Ibaka together for the next four years at least. They could very well have James Harden as well. They have no albatross contracts. Kendrick Perkins' is pretty close, but they have retained their amnesty clause in the event they need to use it there. The four primary members of the core are only going to get better.
But how many times have we seen a young core never get there in their first few seasons, and then have the future robbed? You have to make the climb, and you have to reach the summit. Victory serves as a pacifist for things that can derail a team; unrest, injury, the desperation trade and the like. Sam Presti has been exceptionally patient with this group, but there's now going to be the lure of that which has ruined so many young cores, the chance at a superstar gamble, a major move, a huge upgrade. The fact that the Thunder are so good guards against that to a degree, but eventually , the pendulum swings and teams find themselves looking "to make a change" for whatever reason.
The Blazers in 2008, the Magic in 2009, the Bulls in 2007, the Wizards in 2007. None of these teams look now like they're in the same league as the Thunder and in many ways, they aren't. But their falls were not foreseen. They had either young or stable cores, limitless potential, and players in the elite ranks. They and countless teams before them seemed destined for great things, if not a championship. That's how quickly these windows close. Yes, you have the Spurs and you have the Mavericks, who kept cores essentially intact for over a decade but those teams stand out precisely because of that longevity, not as standard bearers.
Durant could wake to find himself as the best player on the planet in three years, but surrounded by talent that cannot get it together to compete. This is not built as an "anything is possible" kind of postulate, but as a simple reminder that contending teams that do not win a title seldom are able to keep the core together. Things fall apart, so to speak. Durant can talk to any number of stars about the situation. Kevin Garnett, Steve Nash, Brandon Roy, it seemed all would inevitably win a title (Garnett later would -- when he was traded to another team). The Thunder play in a small market, and while Clay Bennett has been the very model of a modern major owner for OKC (not so much for Seattle), there's still a lot to learn about how Bennett will react if the luxury bills start piling up.
Durant will be great no matter what, barring injury, knock on wood. He's going to get better in every phase of the game. But the kind of youthful "golly, we're just excited to be here" enthusiasm in the Thunder locker room is already shifting to a more focused, determined desperation to win the title, to get over the hump. Most stars don't win a title before 27. Experience wins, traditionally, in this league. The Thunder are trying to buck that, and they have a great chance. But they have to get past that final hurdle. They needed to make the playoffs, then they needed to advance in the playoffs, then they needed to make the Finals. They've done that, but the last step is hardest to climb, especially with how the Heat have built themselves and the Lakers' standing in the West ready to cause mayhem.
Durant said over the weekend that the Lakers are impressive "on paper." But think back to how many teams thought they were great the season after they made the Finals only to discover that it was a fleeting moment in the sun, and that the league passed them by. Durant doesn't have to go down like that, to toil for years. But he's got to get there. Winning begets winning, stagnation begets change.
The expectations have caught up with Durant. His time is now. It has to be. It better be.


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I perked up once I finished work and forgot about everything other than collecting stuff together for my middle daughter, Jordan. It's her birthday tomorrow, and it completely took me away from getting irritated over little inconveniences that on another day wouldn't have bothered me at all. Cake sorted (thanks Gosia x) and present collected (thanks Ruby x).
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Rex Begonia
The spectacular colors of the rex begonia may change the way you think about houseplants. Funky pink swirls mingle with moody purples and smoky greens on foliage that sometimes looks more like stained glass windows than leaves. Puckered, hairy, and lobed leaves are the frosting on the cake. Rex begonias like moderation in all things: light, water, and fertilizer, making them perfect for apartment living.
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Exotic orchids are popping up everywhere, but what about apartments? Maybe the closest fit for the small spaces of apartments is a plant with big color vibes. The biggest difference between caring for orchids and other houseplants is that orchids do not grow in soil, but instead require a chunky orchid mix that helps get air to the roots.
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Inexpensive and widely available, the philodendron is the first houseplant for many apartment dwellers. Large, heart-shaped green leaves tumble freely over the edge of a hanging basket, or, you may choose to train them up a totem pole for a vertical accent. The philodendron is perfect for the busy apartment dweller who doesn't want to be precious about a fussy plant; a weekly watering and indirect light is all you need for years of lush growth.
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Sometimes a houseplant serves as a visual reminder of something we had in our homes as kids. The spider plant was a popular houseplant specimen in the 1970s, and you can bring that retro vibe to your apartment today, as its attributes are still relevant: it doesn't need much water, adapts to a range of light conditions (including artificial light), and can help fill out hard to decorate corner spaces in your home. For the full vintage effect, hang from a macrame hanger.
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Fiddle Leaf Fig
A common mistake in decorating small spaces is to fill them with small things. A large houseplant like a fiddle leaf fig makes a bold
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Air Plant
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English Ivy
English ivy is one tough plant: they tolerate the full range of indoor temperatures, high or low light conditions, and moist or dry soils. The traditional Helix hedra, with its dark green, toothy leaves is very attractive in an apartment setting. You can also find many English ivy cultivars with white or yellow variegation, puckered or ruffled leaves, or dwarf growing habits to suit your needs.
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A healthy fern is a big mood-booster in the apartment, but many ferns have high humidity needs that are difficult to keep up with indoors. Not so with the bird's nest fern, which survives in low light conditions and average humidity. The leathery leaves of the bird's nest fern are not your typical lacy fern fronds, but look handsome just the same. As an epiphyte, the bird's nest fern requires a chunky potting mix that allow air circulation around the roots.
ZZ Plant
Are you intrigued by the name of the ZZ plant? The Latin name Zamioculcas zamifolia is a mouthful, so this peace lily relative also goes by the zuzu plant. These Africa natives are slow-growing, and do just fine under the fluorescent lights common in many apartment kitchens. Although ZZ plants experience a wide range of moisture conditions, they prefer to live life on the dry side.
Christmas Cactus
Named for its winter blooming time, the Christmas cactus differs from o
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